China

Only had a long weekend — about 13 days — in China, based in Beijing. More than enough to fall for the place. Did Terracotta Army on day one and spent the rest of the time just walking and eating. The mapo tofu situation here is no joke — some of the best eating I've done anywhere. cutting-edge cit…

Did China on a shoestring for 6 days and it was absolutely manageable. Based in cheap guesthouses near Beijing centre and ate mostly at local spots — dim sum from street stalls cost almost nothing and was better than anything in a tourist restaurant. Great Wall has an entry fee but worth every penn…

China is a genuinely beautiful and interesting place. Terracotta Army is worth every superlative thrown at it. The dim sum is legitimately excellent. extraordinary ancient history gave the trip real depth. What I struggled with: the tourist infrastructure around the headline sites in Chengdu is rel…

I came to China specifically for photography and the country delivered material at every turn. West Lake at dawn was everything I'd hoped. Beijing's streets at dusk are an endless source of light and texture. The people, once comfortable with a camera, are extraordinary subjects. extraordinary anci…

I went to China with modest expectations and left completely won over, largely thanks to time spent in Xi'an. The city has a pace and character that travel guides undersell. Found a great spot for Peking duck on day two and went back every day after that. West Lake was the big planned experience an…