China

I’ve visited Hong Kong four times over the years – family roots, layovers, and visits with friends, not including when I was a baby – and while it isn’t my favorite city, I know there’s a potential to visit again in the future, and I’m …

After Shanghai, Hengdian, Hangzhou, and Huangshan, the next stop on my China trip was Guangzhou, a city that often gets overlooked but plays a huge role in China’s history and global trade. As one of the country’s oldest commercial hubs, Guangzhou blends deep roots with …

After Shanghai and Hengdian, the next stop on my trip to China was Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province – famously known as “Paradise on Earth”. Now, my personal idea of paradise usually involves beaches and palm trees, but Hangzhou offers a different kind of calm. It’s one …

I knew it was a non-negotiable for me to do a hanfu (traditional Chinese costume) photoshoot when I visited China again, as ever since I was young, I dreamed of wearing one of those beautiful, flowing dresses I’d seen actresses wear in TV shows and …

Hengdian World Studios is often called China’s Hollywood, and it is the largest film studio in China and one of the biggest in the world, built specifically for large-scale historical and cultural productions. Located in Dongyang, Zhejiang Province, hundreds of dramas and films are shot here …

Shanghai is China’s most modern and cosmopolitan city, where futuristic skyscrapers rise above colonial streets and the skyline at night is among Asia’s most spectacular. It is a hub of finance, culture, and creativity, yet it still holds pieces of history and tradition that make …

The last time I was in China was back in 2011, when I visited Beijing, and a lot has changed since then. On this trip to China, I was planning to visit Shanghai, Hengdian World Studios in Zhejiang, Hangzhou, Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), Guangzhou, and Shenzhen (along with …