Exploring the Vibrant Heart of South China: A Journey to Guangzhou

Introduction Nestled in the heart of South China, Guangzhou is a city that seamlessly blends modernity with tradition, offering travelers a fascinating glimpse into Chinese culture and history. As the capital of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, also known as Canton, is a sprawling metropolis that boasts a rich heritage, diverse cuisine, and a vibrant atmosphere. In this article, we will embark on a virtual journey to Guangzhou, exploring its top attractions, savoring its delectable cuisine, and discovering the essence of this remarkable city.

Continue Reading

What You Need To Know About Traveling To China

Chengdu Panda

Combined with the money, language barrier, visas, and the Great Firewall, traveling to China can be slightly daunting. Yet it can be enjoyable and easy when you come prepared. A vacation in China provides unmatched cultural experiences. You are able to walk over crumbling parts of the magnificent Great Wall, watch the beautiful pandas based in Chengdu, and even watch the archaeologists digging the Terracotta Warriors out. We have prepared a list of the things you should be considering and arranging before you decide to make the trip to China.

Continue Reading

Ironwulf’s Best Travel Destinations for 2008

Tawi-Tawi Sunrise at the Capitol

2008 has been blessed with so many travels. I actually had a very very hard time deciding the best-of-the best on all the destinations visited on 2008. While each destination offers something unique on its own, each decision is based on my deep experience which resonates most on the place. So this ‘best-of’ is based on my personal experience and opinion but feel free to share what you think. So here goes….

Continue Reading

Backpacking China Central to South West Chronicles Summary

China travel memorabilias

The China Central to South West Chronicles have ended and to cap it all off would be a summary and details of the trip. From now on, after completing a series I would posts a semi IT which includes the route, the number of days and budget for that trip. Hopefully helpful for those who would want to try the route as well. So after more than 2000 miles within China, 5 provinces, 4 UNESCO sites, 11 days and a budget of less than Php 30,000 which includes all airfares from Manila, transfers within China, park fees, food and accommodations, here’s the recap of the trip.

Continue Reading

China: Last stop in Guangzhou

The Five-ram Statue – The Symbol of Guangzhou

After getting back from Tianmenshan, we had lunch at the city and I prepared for my afternoon train to Guangzhou. Another train I thought. I survived my last train ride from Chengdu, I think I can take another one. Initially I wanted to get my own soft sleeper on this train but the tickets were all sold out the night before, so I had to take the hard seater again. I had no choice if I want to get home in time for my flight the next day. Taking a plane was way too much o what’s left of my budget. So the night before, we purchased the 178RMB train ticket to Guangzhou.

Continue Reading

China: Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park

Tianmenshan Rays at Heaven's Gate

On my last day in Zhangjiajie, we decided to visit the second National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie City, Hunan – The Tianmenshan or Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park. This National Park is a newly developed attraction in the north western Hunan Province of China, located only 8 km from the city proper of Zhangjiajie. Standing at 1518.6 meters, Tianmen Mountain is the first recorded mountain in the history of the province and has been revered as the “Soul of Zhangjiajie”. The mountain, boasting intact primitive forest, numerous rare tree species and medicinal herbs, and abundance of fauna.

Continue Reading