“Spending New Year’s Eve countdown in a stylish city abroad while watching fireworks” — that’s a dream many of us have had at least once. However, the reality might be more challenging than you imagine. In this article, I’ll recount the unexpected cold and memorable time spent with friends during a New Year’s countdown in […]
Dubai in the UAE is known as a critical connecting point between Asia and Europe. Dubai International Airport, serving as its gateway, is used by many travelers as one of the world’s major hub airports. Did you know that in recent years, more travelers are utilizing their transit time not just as waiting time but
With the arrival of winter, cities around the world are beginning to be wrapped in romantic lights. Among these, traditional Christmas markets are particularly enchanting. Let me introduce you to famous destinations around the world, adorned with the scent of warm drinks and sparkling illuminations. Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany View this post on Instagram One
With the arrival of autumn, the season for “Da Zha Xie” (Shanghai hairy crab) has begun in Shanghai, China (although by the time this article is published, the peak season may have already passed). While Shanghai crabs are popular in many countries, choosing the wrong one can ruin your travel memories. Based on my personal
In the previous article, I shared my experiences with the daily living at Wenchang Lou. In this final installment, I’ll introduce my interactions with the people of Tianluokeng Tulou cluster, especially the heartwarming encounters through tea. Connections at the Tea Shop in Buyun Lou Visiting the tea shop inside Buyun Lou, the only square Tulou
In the previous article, I shared the magical nighttime view of the Tulou cluster from the observation deck. This time, I’ll go back a bit and report on my experience with food, accommodation, and daily life at Wenchang Lou, from dinner to the next morning. How close could I get to the everyday life of
In the previous article, I shared my experience checking into Wenchang Lou in the UNESCO World Heritage Tianluokeng Tulou cluster and exploring the five Tulou buildings. Tonight, after a resident told me “the view from the observation deck is beautiful at night,” I decided to venture out for an evening stroll. Previous article The Path
Aerial view of Tianluokeng Tulou cluster. From bottom to top: Wenchang Lou, Zhenchang Lou, Buyun Lou, Duanyun Lou, and Hechang Lou. In the previous article, I shared my check-in experience and interior exploration of Wenchang Lou. This time, I’ll report on my tour of all five Tulou buildings in the Tianluokeng cluster, known as “Four
In the previous article, I shared my experience booking a stay at Wenchang Lou in the Tianluokeng Tulou cluster through the Chinese booking site “Ctrip.” This time, I’ll report on the actual check-in experience. Previous article: Encountering Tulou Floating in the Mist The famous view from Tianluokeng Tulou Upper Observation Deck Our bus wound through
My long-cherished dream of traveling to the Fujian Tulou has finally come true. I had almost given up due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but with China reopening tourist visas, I seized the opportunity. In this four-part series, I’ll share my experience staying at the UNESCO World Heritage Fujian Tulou. This first installment covers everything from