A perfect hub city to explore South-East Asia Hong Kong (香港 hoeng gong – in Cantonese, meaning fragrant harbour) is a place with multiple personalities; the population is mainly Cantonese Chinese but British influence is quite visible. It is a unique destination that has absorbed people and cultural influences from places as diverse as Vietnam and Vancouver and proudly proclaims … Read More
One of the most serene and photogenic settings in Beijing, Aman Summer Palace is housed in graceful pavilions, some more than a century old, just steps from the East Gate of the Summer Palace. Accessible via a private entrance exclusively for Aman guests, this Unesco World Heritage Site was built in 1750 on 290 hectares – its picturesque grounds dotted … Read More
Almost A Billion Reasons to Visit It’s hard to conceptualize the travel benefits of China in this small of a space — the country is so vast, and parts can be so different, that seeing it all is virtually impossible. The Great Wall is a traditional stop, yes, as are the Forbidden City and Potala Palace. This is definitely a … Read More
I had good luck for my stay in Beijing… the weather was lovely and the air was rather clean and clear. It made for a lovely time and a bit of sightseeing. The Forbidden City Beijing is a wonderful mix of old and new. You can visit the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, and … Read More
