World-class beverage – by leesan
MY old friend, BSL, finds joy in indulging himself in the world of Chinese teas, and Pu’er tea definitely has a special place in his heart.
Exploring a sacred mountain in China – by leesan
Emperors, deities, fire and destiny … a look at the Grand temple of Hengshan in Hunan.
Cruising the mighty Yangtze – by leesan
River cruises in China are popular not just with the locals but with international travellers too.
A star quality destination – by leesan
BEFORE coming to Ningxia in north-central China, all I knew about the place was that it is synonymous with desert dust storms, sour milk, and poverty, and is a fifth-tier autonomous region with hardly any tourist attractions.
The charms of southern Xinjiang – by leesan
This lake on the Pamir Plateau is surrounded by four towering mountains, offering a 360° stunning vista.
The true hidden gem, Shanxi – by leesan
I RECENTLY read the book The HIstory of Chinese Architecture by Liang Sicheng, and was shocked to find that much of China’s ancient architecture had its origins within the borders of Shanxi Province.
Punishing journey, heavely sights – by leesan
Leesan and his group of intrepid travellers in Tibet make their way to Mount Kailash.
Majestic western Tibet – by leesan
Leesan and his travel buddies may not yet have the ability to go on an everest climbing expedition, but being at the base camp was still a dream come true for them.
Amazing region, beautiful people – by leesan
Our columnist and his travel buddies continue their journey through the Silk Road, with a stop at Xinjiang.
Rediscovering history – by leesan
The Hexi Corridor of the ancient Silk road in China is full of amazing wonders.
