Qiandaohu (千岛湖) or Thousand Island Lake is a lake and city in Zhejiang province, China. The lake, which was formed by the construction of a nearby dam, boasts over a thousand islands and clean water used in the production of Nongfu Spring brand drinking water. Getting There As of 2016, the only practical way to get to Qiandaohu is by road vehicle. A railway line is under construction and may be completed in 2018. Typically travelers first go to the…
Our 12-day tour across Vietnam was a fascinating experience and one of our most memorable trips ever. Beautiful landscape, people, and amazing food abound. The country continues to develop into a modern economy, yet remains close to it agricultural roots. For a first-time tourist, we cannot recommend enough to use a guide service. We opted for a premium (expensive) tour operator, but we got lots of value for the money, as they made all the difference in setting up the luxury accommodations…
Our family vacation to Dali City in Yunnan ranks up there with the best of the best travel experiences. Everything was so peaceful and enjoyable thanks mainly to our wonderful hosts at the Linden Center. Linden Center, Dali We stayed at the Linden Center which is on the northern end of Erhai Lake in Dali, Yunnan. Linden Center is a retreat more so than a hotel. While staying there you are a house guest and they offer several cultural immersion…
Random traveling is great fun, however, a theme or goal can add structure to guide you onward to the next journey of discovery. Therefore, I decided to visit all of the banknote scenes depicted on the back of Chinese yuan bills. My rationale is these places must be interesting and certainly important enough to be featured on the national currency. China’s Bank Note Scenes The Great Hall of the People, Beijing (100 Yuan Note) The Great Hall of the…