One of the National Central Cities in China, Zhengzhou, located in east-central China, is the capital of Henan Province. Situated along the southern bank of China's famed Yellow River, Zhengzhou is the birthplace of the Yellow Emperor. As capital city of the Land of the Red Dragon, for a thousand years since the Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 ... continue reading »

One of the four municipalities in China since 1997, alongside Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin, Chongqing boasts the largest population in southwestern China. Strategically located at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers, it is the gateway to the Three Gorges, the starting point for a promising scenic boat cruise downstream Yangtze through the Three Gorges ... continue reading »

Picturesque, serene, historic.... these are but three adjectives used to describe Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province in Central China. Wuhan is the amalgamation of three smaller cities of Hanyang, Hankou, and Wuchang on 1st January, 1927. In the same year, Wuhan became the capital of China, albeit for only six short months. Due to its strategic ... continue reading »

A friend tipped me off about a new attraction in Ipoh Old Town, Miniature Wonders Art Gallery, that exhibits dough sculptures. However, it was only yesterday, two months after its opening on 4th Nov 2017, that I managed to drop by for a visit. Miniature Wonders Art Gallery along Jalan Market, is owned and managed by ... continue reading »

It is the dream of every avid traveller to visit all the Seven Wonders of the Modern World and there is no denying that this is a feat that I would love to personally achieve as well. Perhaps you are not aware, the Seven Wonders of the Modern World are: - Chichén Itza, Mexico - Christ the Redeemer ... continue reading »

Beijing is a huge city, with 16 million residents and 10 million daily commuters to the metropolis. At 26 million, the city itself is larger and more populated than many other countries in the world! By comparison, Ipoh has a population of approximately 700,000 people, while Malaysia has 30 million only. The land area is also ... continue reading »

Before my trip to Beijing, I have read that it is very expensive to own a dog in China. Therefore, I did not expect to see any dog during my recent 7D/6N trip. To my surprise, I did. Not as many as when I was in the Netherlands, but still, a wonderful sight! Here are photos of ... continue reading »