I have traveled to both Mongolia and Tibet. Even though these countries are far apart, they have still many similarities. Both Tibet and Mongolia practice the same form of Buddhism. The...
Category: China and Hong Kong Travel
Is It Safe To Walk At Night In Hong Kong? Tips to Stay Safe In Hong Kong
I have lived and traveled to Hong Kong for many years. I have usually found Hong Kong to be a very safe city during my time there. Hong Kong is still a relatively safe city, and Hong Kong is...
What Is The Difference Between Manchu, Mongols, And Han Chinese People?
When traveling around China or studying Asian history, it can sometimes be confusing about the difference between the Manchu, Mongol, and Han Chinese ethnic groups of people. They may all seem...
When I first traveled to China in the mid-1980s, I would sometimes see women hobbling down the street with tiny little feet because their feet had been bound. These little old ladies were almost...
One spring, I traveled to Tibetan China. We traveled 8 hours overland from Sichuan, China, to parts of Tibet few foreigners have visited. The scenery was breathtaking, and making our quest even...
How Long Did It Take to Build the Whole Great Wall of China?
Anyone who has been to the Great Wall of China is amazed at how the wall stretches for as far as you can see. It is truly an amazing architectural and construction feat. The Great Wall of China...