Beijing – Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall, and a glimpse into the past through the hutongs.
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Suzhou, “Venice of the Orient”, is a perfect day trip from Shanghai. Just 1.5 hours by car or less than 30 minutes by high-speed train.
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Train travel wasn’t my favourite, motion-sickness and all. I now love it. This slow way to see a country is more relaxing. Here are my train experiences through the years.