We only had a few short days in Beijing to cram in a lot of the historical sites we wanted to see. We ended up hitting two major spots: Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China. Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City Tiananmen Square sits at the base of the Forbidden City so we got a chance to see it quickly in the morning. Here we are! The Forbidden City was home to many emperors…
When we first started planning our trip to China with Jenna, we assumed we’d rent an Airbnb apartment. It’s our go-to website for booking accommodation; it’s affordable, it’s easy to use, it’s great for traveling with friends, and it can give an authentic feel for what life is really like in the places we visit. While researching China’s entry requirements, we learned that foreign tourists must register with the police within 24 hours of arriving in China. We also learned…
We had a blast kicking off our adventure in Shanghai with our pal Jenna and her dad, John! Shanghai is a cool city that we agreed reminded us of NYC in a lot of ways – big, bustling, and very modern. Here are our top 6 favorite activities from our long weekend here: 1. Rooftop Bars on The Bund Shanghai has an incredible skyline and there are a lot of rooftop bars that offer amazing views of the city. We…