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#MyChinaExperience

Thank you to everyone who shared their adventures with #MyChinaExperience in 2018. We’ve loved sharing your travels with the world!

Photo credit: @rachelhackerman

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Winter Wonderland

This snowy vista overlooking Tianmen Mountain has us feeling very festive. Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and an adventurous new year!

Photo credit: @rachelhackerman

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Nanjing, Past and Present

New York City based photographer Jocelyn Linh travels back in time in Nanjing with #MyChinaExperience.

Learn more about Nanjing and Shanghai’s other neighboring cities in our latest blog post, Exploring Shanghai’s Neighbors. 

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The Oldest Water Town in the World

Dating back over 1300 years to the Tang dynasty, the village of Tongli is the oldest water town in the world. Just an hour away from Shanghai by train, this quiet village of 3000 is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city.

Photo Credit: @dametraveler

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Rain Flower Terrace

Located at the highest point in Nanjing, the Rain Flower Terrace offers a spot for quiet reflection at the heart of one of China’s Four Ancient Capital Cities.

Photo Credit: @dametraveler

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Exploring Shanghai’s Neighbors

Few cities offer up as many cultural, architectural and culinary delights as the bustling and beautiful Shanghai. But with a high speed rail line that links Shanghai to its neighboring cities of Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Nanjing in just over an hour, one of the city’s greatest assets is actually just outside its borders. Hop on a train to any of these destinations and you’ll find yourself transported from cosmopolitan capital to low-key, historic charm.

Photo credit: @Gabrielyhw

Hangzhou

45 minutes by train

Marco Polo declared Hangzhou “the finest and most splendid city in the world”. Visit this verdant city in the springtime and we’re sure you’ll agree. With its tranquil parks, pagoda lined walkways, and panoramic views onto the famous West Lake, Hangzhou feels a million miles from Shanghai. To ensure you get the best views grab a bike and cruise the lake’s surrounding paths, pausing to appreciate the willow lined waters, ancient pagodas and scenic gardens.

Hangzhou is also known as the Tea Capital of China and no trip would be complete without sampling the city’s Longjing or Dragon Well tea. Head to Hangzhou’s Longjing Village to visit the Imperial Tea Garden and the China National Tea Museum, or simply roam through the hilly plantations. To get the full experience, visit in April and join in on the tea picking during the annual harvest.

More reasons to love Hangzhou

Photo credit: @dametraveler

Suzhou 

30 mins by train

Not to be outdone by its neighbor, the city of Suzhou was also a favorite of Marco Polo. The great explorer once wrote, “In heaven there is paradise/ On earth, Suzhou…” Known for its canals, bridges and classical gardens, Suzhou’s charming beauty has inspired Chinese artists, scholars and writers for centuries. Nine of the city’s 60 preserved gardens make up a UNESCO World Heritage site: the Classical Gardens of Suzhou. These gardens alone are worth the trip.

After the gardens, catch a boat ride through the city’s winding canals. The peaceful waterways will transport you back in time, letting you truly appreciate the city’s beauty, history and ancient way of life. 

Dame Traveller’s full guide to Suzhou

Photo credit: @dametraveler

Nanjing

70 minutes by train

This city’s name means Southern Capital, and it is home to over 8 million people, but with its laid back atmosphere it’s easy to feel like you’ve walked into small college town. The city, which served as the capital of China over the course of ten dynasties, is steeped in history and recognized as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China. Stroll through the centuries with visits to Jiming Temple (first constructed in 527 BC), the city’s ancient wall (built in the 14th century), and Ming Palace, a 14th century imperial palace known as The Forbidden City of Nanjing. End your day squarely in the 21st century with a visit to the 1912 block. Named for the year the Republic of China was founded, this popular street is home to some of the city’s best nightlife. 

13 Unique Sights in Nanjing

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The Village of Tongli

To travel to the ancient village of Tongli, on the outskirts of Suzhou, is to travel back in time.  Known as the “Venice of the East”, Tongli’s ancient canal system winds through a village of ancient pavilions, temples, gardens and towers stemming from the Ming and Qing dynasty.

Photo Credit:@dametraveler​

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Dim Sum Delight

@lajollamom discovers the finer side of dim sum, with black and gold dusted shrimp dumplings at Hong Kong’s Hexa HK. 

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桂林山水甲天下

In other words, ‘the landscape in Guilin is the best in the world’, a well known Chinese saying we can’t really argue with. 

Thanks for sharing your #MyChinaExperience with us @tinaxli 

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Cat Nap

On her trip to Yangshuo with #MyChinaExperience earlier this year, blogger and photographer Madeline Lu made fast friends with some sleepy locals.

Get all the details from Madeline’s trip on her blog, here. 

Photo credit: @lumadeline

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To do: grab a bike, get lost. 

There’s really no better way to explore the unique landscape surrounding Yangshuo than by bike. 

Thanks for sharing your two wheeled adventures in Yangshuo with #MyChinaExperience @tinaxli !

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Mount Emei

@hanliang explores one of our top picks for fall travel: Chengdu’s Mount Emei. Home to the Natural Ecology Monkey Reserve and the Research Base of the Giant Panda, Chengdu is the perfect location to get more in tune with nature and its native inhabitants this fall.

Photo Credit:@hanliang

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Life on the Great Wall

New York based photographer @skinnywashere managed to capture the unexpected while exploring China’s Great Wall: the people living along side it. 

See more from his trip to China with #MyChinaExperience here. 

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X Marks the Spot

Sometimes you find yourself exactly where you want to be. In this case, Hong Kong. Captured by @skinnywashere on his adventures with @cathaypacific and My China Experience.

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Sit Back, Relax, Take Flight

Photographer Andy To gets comfortable on his recent trip to Hong Kong with @cathaypacific‘s My China Experience. Follow along on his trip here. 

Photo Credit: @andyto

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Capturing Tradition

Fisherman have been using Cormorants to help catch their prey for over 1000 years, releasing the birds to pluck the fish directly from the Li river. No rods required. 

Photo credit: @tinaxli 

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Finding Peace in Yangshuo

The Banyan Tree Yangshuo may be the most peaceful place in this now bustling tourist town on the banks of the Li River. Looking for other ways to escape the crowds in this beautiful town? Get all the details from travel blogger and photographer Madeline Lu on her blog here. 

Photo credit: @tinaxli 

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