Jumping in China
Back jumping in Sanya, 5 years later
Sanya, Hainan, china
In 2010, Sylvain and I embarked on a train road trip from Paris to Shanghai. We successfully completed the journey entirely by train, up until Beijing....
Jumping at Shanghai World Expo 2010
Shanghai, china
It was my first time at a World Expo, and I can definitely recommend it! Spending your day(s) going from one pavilion to another, collecting stamps from each...
Jumping in Shanghai
Shanghai, china
Shanghai is very different from Beijing. It is much more of a western-like city with its impressive skyscrapers and diverse population. It is also a perfect...
Jumping in Hilton Shanghai
Shanghai, china
When applying for a Chinese visa, you need to provide proof of residence in China, among many other papers, at least for part of your trip. The easiest way...
Jumping in Sanya's "Tropical Paradise"
Sanya, china
After our crazy days in Beijing, our plan was to go to Shanghai for the World Expo. We wanted to claim to the world that we had traveled from Paris to...
Jumping in the Forbidden City
Beijing, china
The Forbidden City is at the very heart of the Chinese capital. It was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty, and...
Jumping in Beijing's Summer Palace
Beijing, china
What's great about staying at hostels is that you meet many fellow travelers. People like you who are wandering the world, driven by their curiosity towards...
Jumping on the Great Wall
Great Wall, china
The Great Wall is really stunning, and is definitely a must-see in China. Its construction started as early as the 5th century BC and spanned until the 16th...
Jumping in front of Mao Zedong
Beijing, china
At the heart of Beijing, on the south wall of the Forbidden City, stands the famous portrait of Mao Zedong. Mao oversees the huge Tiananmen Square. The...
Jumping in Datong
Datong, china
Finally! After five hours at the Chinese border, we had to change the carriage bogies again (just like we did back in Belarus, which seemed ages ago). After...