10 September 2025 WESTERN XIA MAUSOLEUMS (西夏王陵) My first stop was the Western Xia Mausoleums (西夏王陵). The Western Xia Mausoleums, also known as the Tombs of the Tangut Kings, are located about 35 kilometres west of Yinchuan, at the foot of the Helan Mountains (贺兰山). They are the royal burial grounds of the Western Xia Dynasty (西夏王朝), a kingdom founded by the Tangut people (党项族) in the 11th century. It is recently inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2025, making it not

09 September 2025 MORNING AT STAR HOTEL (沙漠星星酒店) I set my alarm early because I really wanted to catch the sunrise. When I stepped out of my room, I was greeted by this huge, round, orange sun hanging low over the desert. It looked exactly like a salted egg yolk glowing in the sky. I felt so exhilarated just looking at it. The desert sunrise. The sun was glowing like a salted egg yolk. It was absolutely worth waking up for. Without even thinking, I ran up the sand dune in fro

08 September 2025 I begin my morning with breakfast at EVEN hotel. Here are some photos of the breakfast spread as well as what I ate. JOURNEY TO ZHONGWEI (中卫) Today I travelled from Yinchuan to Zhongwei. It is a few hours’ drive, but I was feeling excited as that brought me closer to the desert, and it was actually my first time being to one. To make travelling easier, I booked a tour on Ctrip (携程), thinking it would be a small group. It turned out to be a private tour — jus

07 September 2025 A little random, but I would like to share this beautiful sunrise at Shanghai Pudong Airport before my flight. What a...

16 March 2024 WENSHU MONASTERY My first destination of the day was Wenshu Monastery (文殊院), a serene sanctuary amidst the hustle and...

15 March 2024 MOUNT QINGCHENG Nestled in the lush landscapes of Chengdu, Mount Qingcheng (青城山) stands as a serene sanctuary and a cradle...

14 March 2024 VISITING THE CUTE PANDAS AT CHENGDU RESEARCH BASE OF GIANT PANDA BREEDING (成都大熊猫繁殖研究基地) Today marked the highlight of my...

13 March 2024 TAIKOO LI: A BLEND OF MODERN AND TRADITIONAL CHARM Taikoo Li (太古里) is a vibrant shopping street brimming with high-end...