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Ningxia Day 3: Zhongwei Shapotou (中卫沙坡头)
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
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Oct 1610 min read


Ningxia Day 2: Highway 99 (99号公路) & Shapotou (沙坡头)
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
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Oct 1410 min read


Ningxia Day 1: Ningxia Museum, Ziqiang Alley and Sunset at Lanshan Park
07 September 2025 A little random, but I would like to share this beautiful sunrise at Shanghai Pudong Airport before my flight. What a...
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Oct 68 min read


Switzerland Day 7: Jungfraujoch
DAY 7: EXPLORING JUNGFRAUJOCH – THE TOP OF EUROPE My seventh day in Switzerland was supposed to start with an early morning hike from...
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Apr 197 min read


Switzerland Day 5: Spiez, Oeschinensee & Blausee Naturpark
09 June 2024 SWITZERLAND DAY 5: EXPLORING INTERLAKEN AND BEYOND My fifth day in Switzerland was a delightful blend of serene landscapes,...
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Jan 255 min read


Switzerland Day 4: Lake Lungern, Crash Landing On You Filming Site & Harder Kulm
08 June 2024 EXPLORING THE PICTURESQUE REGIONS OF OBWALDEN AND INTERLAKEN Day four of my Swiss journey was a blend of scenic tranquility...
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Jan 133 min read


Switzerland Day 3: Exploring Lucerne from Day to Night
07 June 2024 THE BEST OF LUCERNE Switzerland continued to charm me on my third day, blending breathtaking natural beauty with fascinating...
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Jan 125 min read


Switzerland Day 2: A Perfect Day in Lucerne
06 June 2024 EXPLORING LUCERNE AND BEYOND Waking up to a rainbow stretching across Zurich's sky was the perfect start to my second day in...
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Jan 125 min read


Switzerland Day 1: Exploring Zurich’s Charm in One Day
05 June 2024 A DAY IN ZURICH: MY FIRST DAY IN SWITZERLAND Switzerland has always been a dream destination for me, and I couldn’t contain...
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Jan 115 min read


Chengdu Day 4: Wenshu Monastery, Du Fu Thatched Cottage, Huanhua Xi Park, Manhua Manor & People's Park Heming Teahouse
16 March 2024 WENSHU MONASTERY My first destination of the day was Wenshu Monastery (文殊院), a serene sanctuary amidst the hustle and...
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Sep 13, 202411 min read


Chengdu Day 3: Mount Qingcheng, Dujiangyan and Kuanzhai Alley
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...
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Aug 11, 20249 min read


Chengdu Day 2: A Guide to Visiting Hua Hua at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
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...
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Aug 3, 20246 min read


Chengdu Day 1: Taikoo Li, Chunxi Road, Wuhou Ci & Jinli Street
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...
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Jun 23, 20246 min read


Review: The Temple House, Chengdu
During my visit to Chengdu, I stayed at The Temple House, conveniently located on Taikoo Li Street, near many popular attractions....
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Jun 20, 20241 min read


Taiwan Day 8: Radium Kagaya International Hotel & A Guide to Beitou
18 - 19 Dec 2023 RADIUM KAGAYA INTERNATIONAL HOTEL After my day at Alishan, I boarded the Taiwan High Speed Rail from Chiayi back to...
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Apr 14, 20245 min read


Taiwan Day 6: Alishan National Forest Recreation Area
17 Dec 2023 In the morning, I took the shuttle bus provided by the hotel to Alishan National Forest Recreation Area. As Alishan's...
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Apr 8, 20243 min read


Taiwan Day 5: Hotel Indigo Alishan
16 Dec 2023 TAIWAN HIGH-SPEED RAIL TO CHIAYI Embarking on a 2-hour journey aboard the Taiwan High-Speed Rail (HSR), I headed for Chiayi,...
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Apr 7, 20243 min read


Taiwan Day 4: Hualien Whale Watching Experience & Jiufen Old Street’s Charm
15 Dec 2023 WHALE WATCHING EXPERIENCE Early in the morning at 10 am, I set off on a boat to in hope to witness the majestic whales. You...
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Jan 27, 20245 min read


Taiwan Day 3: A Guide to Navigating Taroko National Park
14 December 2023 TAROKO NATIONAL PARK This is the part of Hualien that I look forward to most! Taroko Gorge’s scenery is genuinely...
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Dec 31, 20236 min read


Taiwan Day 2: TRA Express Trains, Hualien, Lakeshore Hotel Taroko & Dongdamen Night Market
13 December 2023 I leisurely explored the Ximending shopping district in the morning before checking out of the hotel. Then it’s time to...
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Dec 27, 20234 min read
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