The Ultimate Guide to Chinese Foot Bath (Xi Zu) for Foreign Travelers – From Street Shops to Luxury Spas
If you’re a foreign traveler in China, the idea of getting a foot bath might sound strange. Maybe even a little weird. “Why would I pay someone to wash my feet?” Trust me, I’ve heard that before — from my Canadian friend Sarah on her first trip to Chongqing. But after one 60-minute session at a […]
How to Get to Zhangjiajie from Major Chinese Cities – The Traveler’s Guide (Fast, Cheap & Stress-Free)
You’ve seen the floating mountains in Avatar. You’re ready to visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (张家界国家森林公园, Zhangjiajie Guojia Senlin Gongyuan). But how do you actually get there? From Beijing? Shanghai? Or nearby Chongqing? Many travelers waste hours — or even a full day — because they pick the wrong route. I remember helping a Canadian […]