Shanghai, but not as you know it: ZhuJiaJiao water township

Forget the Bund, the shopping madness, the city lights…..get out of Shanghai and see something different.  ZhuJiaJiao is an ancient water township about an hour by rail out of Shanghai – and another 15 mins by taxi. We caught the train from … Continue reading

Beijing to Lhasa by train – choo choo!

Beijing to Lhasa by train – choo choo!

After months of planning, visa approval and then another special permit to visit Tibet, we’re finally here.  Lasa – Beijing Xi train T27. Lhasa to Beijing West train.  The train journey from Beijing to Lhasa took 44 hours. It was … Continue reading