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WHEN TO GO, AND WHEN NOT TO GO TO CHINA

On 31 January, 201921 February, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Annoyances, Cities, Nature, Sights, When to go4 Comments

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In those gigantic countries where the main points of interest are hundreds, if not thousands of kilometers away from each other, knowing how to choose when to go can mean the difference between a magnificent experience or a hellish journey. Continue reading “WHEN TO GO, AND WHEN NOT TO GO TO CHINA” →

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Shinkyo Bridge and the autumnal forest in Nikko
Shinkyo Bridge and the autumnal forest in Nikko
Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou, Jiangsu
Humble Administrator’s Garden in Suzhou, Jiangsu
Takachiho Gorge, Japan
Takachiho Gorge, Japan
Icebergs Antartida Puerto Neko Antarctica Neko Harbour
Rocky Balboa statue, Philadelphia
Rocky Balboa statue, Philadelphia
Bulog dos, Coron, Philippines
Bulog dos, Coron, Philippines
Halellujah Mountain, called like this by the movie Avatar, Wulingyuan National Park, Zhangjiajie, China
Halellujah Mountain, called like this by the movie Avatar, Wulingyuan National Park, Zhangjiajie, China
Enterprise Shuttle, Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, NYC
Enterprise Shuttle, Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, NYC
The Great Buddha of Kamakura
The Great Buddha of Kamakura
Antartida Puerto Neko foca Leopardo y pinguinos Gentu, Antarctica Neko Harbour Leopard Seal and Gentoo penguins
Antártida 4 Deception Island Decepcion Antarctica bañarse swimming Alwashere (2)
Powder Tower, also called Powder Gate
Powder Tower, also called Powder Gate
Li River cruise, Guilin, China
Li River cruise, Guilin, China
Forbidden City, Beijing
Forbidden City, Beijing
Kinsol Trestle, Vancouver Island, Canada
Kinsol Trestle, Vancouver Island, Canada
Bangkas tied up in Shimizu Island
Bangkas tied up in Shimizu Island
Beautiful jumbo jeepney Puerto - Sabang, Palawan, The Philippines
Beautiful jumbo jeepney Puerto – Sabang, Palawan, The Philippines
In Music from Paradise viewpoint, rice terraces in Dazhai, Longji, Longsheng, Guilin, China
In Music from Paradise viewpoint, rice terraces in Dazhai, Longji, Longsheng, Guilin, China
Cherry blossoms and a pagoda in Tokyo
Cherry blossoms and a pagoda in Tokyo
Antártida Cuverville Island Antarctica (3)
One of the buildings in Harvard University
One of the buildings in Harvard University
Marimegmeg Beach from the zip line, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
Marimegmeg Beach from the zip line, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
Antártida 2 Half Moon Island Antarctica Media Luna Alwashere
Roadside restaurant in Arizona
Roadside restaurant in Arizona
Doha, Qatar
Doha, Qatar
Mount Inasa lookout point, Nagasaki, Japan
Mount Inasa lookout point, Nagasaki, Japan
Gondolas before St Giorgio Maggiore Basilica, Venice, Italy
Gondolas before St Giorgio Maggiore Basilica, Venice, Italy
At the Pond you can get this awesome reflection of Hotel The Pierre
At the Pond you can get this awesome reflection of Hotel The Pierre
Myrtle Falls and Mount Rainier on the background, Washington, USA
Myrtle Falls and Mount Rainier on the background, Washington, USA
Whale sharks, the Philippines
Whale sharks, the Philippines
Landing in Shimizu Island, marvelous
Landing in Shimizu Island, marvelous
The New Mosque in Istanbul
The New Mosque in Istanbul
Antartida Puerto Neko foca Leopardo, Antarctica Neko Harbour Leopard Seal (2)
White ferns in Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
White ferns in Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Hot air balloons over Cappadocia, Turkey
Hot air balloons over Cappadocia, Turkey
Antártida 4 Deception Island Decepcion Antarctica Alwashere
Beach in Sabang, Palawan, Philippines
Beach in Sabang, Palawan, Philippines
Antártida 2 Half Moon Island Antarctica Media Luna Pingüino Barbijo Chinstrap Penguin
Koala in Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia
Koala in Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia
St Patrick's Cathedral
St Patrick’s Cathedral
Borosa River, Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park
Borosa River, Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park
Western Canyon, Huangshan, China
Western Canyon, Huangshan, China
Illetas (Ses Illetes) Beach, Formentera
Illetas (Ses Illetes) Beach, Formentera
View of the beach from the road
View of the beach from the road
The sea on the way to Yurigahama, Yoron-to
The sea on the way to Yurigahama, Yoron-to
White cliffs in southwest Lefkada
White cliffs in southwest Lefkada
Ruins of St Paul's Church, facade in Macau, China
Ruins of St Paul’s Church, facade in Macau, China
Boat near Lemaire, Antarctica
Boat near Lemaire, Antarctica
If you can't see the sharks, at least the views of Mount Mayon, which is considered the most perfect volcanic cone in the world, are excellent
If you can’t see the sharks, at least the views of Mount Mayon, which is considered the most perfect volcanic cone in the world, are excellent
Peles Castle, Sinaia, Romania
Peles Castle, Sinaia, Romania
Viñales Valley, Cuba
Viñales Valley, Cuba
Lovely ema wooden tablets in Aoshima shrine
Lovely ema wooden tablets in Aoshima shrine
Bran or Dracula's Castle, Transylvania, Romania
Bran or Dracula’s Castle, Transylvania, Romania
Lake and small pier near Cradle Mountain, Tasmania
Lake and small pier near Cradle Mountain, Tasmania
Sunset from Coron Town, Palawan, The Philippines
Sunset from Coron Town, Palawan, The Philippines
Mount Ngauruhoe, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand
Mount Ngauruhoe, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand
Some steps are brutal. These are part of the way up (or down) to Celestial Peak
Some steps are brutal. These are part of the way up (or down) to Celestial Peak
Mount Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
Mount Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
Terracotta army warriors, Xi'an
Terracotta army warriors, Xi’an
Motorcycle in front of colouful painted houses in gargnano, Italy
Motorcycle in front of colouful painted houses in gargnano, Italy
Lusong Gunboat, Coron Bay, Palawan, The Philippines
Lusong Gunboat, Coron Bay, Palawan, The Philippines
Edge of the caldera, Whalers Bay, Deception Island, Antarctica
Edge of the caldera, Whalers Bay, Deception Island, Antarctica
Famous Cloud Gate in Millennium Park
Famous Cloud Gate in Millennium Park
Russell lupines in bloom in Stykkisholmur, Iceland
Russell lupines in bloom in Stykkisholmur, Iceland
Dusk, Corong Corong Beach, El Nido, Philippines
Dusk, Corong Corong Beach, El Nido, Philippines
Blue domes in Oia, Santorini
Blue domes in Oia, Santorini
Ik Kil cenote, Yucatan, Mexico
Ik Kil cenote, Yucatan, Mexico
Bran or Dracula's Castle, Transylvania, Romania
Bran or Dracula’s Castle, Transylvania, Romania
Kayangan Lake
Kayangan Lake
Sunset and moai, Easter Island, Chile
Sunset and moai, Easter Island, Chile
Marimegmeg / Las Cabanas Beach, El Nido, Philippines
Marimegmeg / Las Cabanas Beach, El Nido, Philippines
Quincy Market, Boston
Quincy Market, Boston
One tourist guide in the Freedom Trail
One tourist guide in the Freedom Trail
Konpira-San sanctuary in Kotohira, Shikoku
Konpira-San sanctuary in Kotohira, Shikoku
Bali, Ulun Danu
Bali, Ulun Danu
Three varieties of Kopi Luwak and two other infusions. You can try coffe for 3-5 $ per cup, a bargain compared to the 25 -30 $ you would pay in western countries.
Three varieties of Kopi Luwak and two other infusions. You can try coffe for 3-5 $ per cup, a bargain compared to the 25 -30 $ you would pay in western countries.
Wisteria tunnel in Kawachi Fuji-en
Wisteria tunnel in Kawachi Fuji-en
Pili in the lookout point in Yangshuo Park, Guilin, China
Pili in the lookout point in Yangshuo Park, Guilin, China
Saint Chapelle, Paris
Saint Chapelle, Paris
View of the Seattle skyline from Seacrest Park
View of the Seattle skyline from Seacrest Park
View from Shanghai Tower
View from Shanghai Tower
Half Moon Island, South Shetland Archipielago, Antarctica
Half Moon Island, South Shetland Archipielago, Antarctica
Pili in A Thousand Layers to Heaven viewpoint, Dazhai, Longji, Guilin, China
Pili in A Thousand Layers to Heaven viewpoint, Dazhai, Longji, Guilin, China
Oso negro en Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, Isla de Vancouver
Oso negro en Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, Isla de Vancouver
Detail of the hands
Detail of the hands
Antártida 2 Deception Island Decepcion Antarctica Bahia Balleneros whalers Bay (5)
Trasfagarasan road, Transilvania, Romania
Trasfagarasan road, Transilvania, Romania
Malcapuya beach, Coron, Palawan, The Philippines
Malcapuya beach, Coron, Palawan, The Philippines
Blue iceberg, Cuverville Island, Antarctica
Blue iceberg, Cuverville Island, Antarctica
Massive artificial trees in the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore illuminated at night
Massive artificial trees in the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore illuminated at night
Kings Canyon at sunset, Australia
Kings Canyon at sunset, Australia
Antartida Puerto Neko, Antarctica Neko Harbour Alwashere
Peyto Lake, Rocky Mountains, Canada
Peyto Lake, Rocky Mountains, Canada
Antártida 2 Half Moon Island Antarctica Media Luna Pingüino Barbijo Chinstrap Penguin (3)
People looking at the Great Wall of China in Badaling
People looking at the Great Wall of China in Badaling
Hoh Rainforest, Olympic National Park
Hoh Rainforest, Olympic National Park
Bonifacio cliffs, Corsica
Bonifacio cliffs, Corsica
Lama Temple in Beijing, China
Lama Temple in Beijing, China
The Sun Voyager, Reykjavik, Iceland
The Sun Voyager, Reykjavik, Iceland
Over 10 meters (30 feet) high fern trees, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Over 10 meters (30 feet) high fern trees, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Pamukkale travertines with water, Turkey
Pamukkale travertines with water, Turkey
Entrance to the planks (that can be seen in the lower part of the picture), considered by many the most dangerous hiking trail in the world, Mount Hua, China
Entrance to the planks (that can be seen in the lower part of the picture), considered by many the most dangerous hiking trail in the world, Mount Hua, China
Antártida Cuverville Island Antarctica (5)
Coron Island, Busuanga, Palawan, The Philippines
Coron Island, Busuanga, Palawan, The Philippines
Gangplank in El Caminito del Rey, El Chorro, Málaga Province, Andalusia, Spain
Gangplank in El Caminito del Rey, El Chorro, Málaga Province, Andalusia, Spain
Gentoo penguins, Cuverville Island, Antarctica
Gentoo penguins, Cuverville Island, Antarctica
Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, Canadian Rocky Mountains, Alberta, Canada
Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, Canadian Rocky Mountains, Alberta, Canada
Havana, Cuba
Havana, Cuba
Landing in Bulog Dos Island
Landing in Bulog Dos Island
Pili in front of a graffiti on the wall, East Side Gallery, Berlin
Pili in front of a graffiti on the wall, East Side Gallery, Berlin
Model of a giant radish in Visitors Center
Model of a giant radish in Visitors Center
Swimming in the second of the Twin Lagoons
Swimming in the second of the Twin Lagoons
Neko Harbour, Antarctica
Neko Harbour, Antarctica
Ready to jump into the water
Ready to jump into the water
Glass Turkish eyes in Cappadocia
Glass Turkish eyes in Cappadocia
Modern sculpture near Yarra River, Melbourne
Modern sculpture near Yarra River, Melbourne
Takachiho Gorge, Kyushu
Takachiho Gorge, Kyushu
Local guide looking at Tegallalang rice paddies, Ubud, Bali
Local guide looking at Tegallalang rice paddies, Ubud, Bali
Entrance to Puerto Princesa Underground River, Palawan, The Philippines
Entrance to Puerto Princesa Underground River, Palawan, The Philippines
Grizzlie Bear in Bronx Zoo, New York City
Grizzlie Bear in Bronx Zoo, New York City
Split Apple Rock, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Split Apple Rock, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Anchorage Bay, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Anchorage Bay, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Skogafoss, Iceland
Skogafoss, Iceland
Grand Buddha, Leshan, Sichuan
Grand Buddha, Leshan, Sichuan
Li River cruise between Guilin and Yangshuo, China
Li River cruise between Guilin and Yangshuo, China
Bell tower in Oia, Santorini, Greece
Bell tower in Oia, Santorini, Greece
Teide National Park, Canary Islands, Spain
Teide National Park, Canary Islands, Spain
Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos, Greece
Tunnel made of multiple toriis in Fushimi Inari Inari Taisha, Kyoto
Tunnel made of multiple toriis in Fushimi Inari Inari Taisha, Kyoto

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