Travel Diaries
Day-by-day adventures from our journey around the world. Real experiences, honest thoughts, and unforgettable moments from the road.
Golden Temple Park
After paying the 30 yuan admission, we walked up through a series of decorated Heavenly Gates which lead to the Kunming Golden Temple.
Western Mountain Forest Reserve
We are heading to the Western Mountain Forest Reserve on the outskirts of Kunming.
Yunnan Nationalities Village
After we freshen up, we headed to the Yunnan Nationalities Village.
Mount Emei
Sadly, we only caught a glimpse of the Mount Emei.
The Leshan Grand Buddha
Visiting the world's largest Buddha statue carved into a cliff face in Leshan.
Songpan to Emeishan
A dramatic bus journey from Songpan to Emeishan interrupted by a massive rockfall.
Huanglong National Park
Visiting the Huanglong national park.
Chengdu to Songpan
A long bus ride to Songpan was on the day's agenda.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
We are heading to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu.
Arriving in Chengdu
After a 16-hour ride in our first sleeper train, we arrived in Chengdu.
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
For our last day in Xi'an, we ticked off one of the main Xi'an attractions: Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.
Xi'an City Wall
For our sixth day in China, we decided to explore the Xi'an Wall.