Top Destinations for Cultural Immersion
Top cultural immersion cities
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photo by Real Traveler Johnny CramerBeijing
As the capital of China, Beijing is one of the most important cities in the world. Home to the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven and a large stretch of the Great Wall, Beijing offers a multitude of sites for tourists to explore. Visitors can even walk... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler TravelbabsHong Kong
As one of the most famous travel destinations in the world, Hong Kong is well known for its massive shopping areas and eventful streets. Mong Kok is one of the busiest districts, and is home to several streets, each specializing in a different good. Tra... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Chris & CatherineXi'an
Considered to be one of the ancient capitals of China, Xi'an is known for it's important historical sites. Visitors are especially fascinated by the Museum of Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses and the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, designated as a World Heri... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Laus and JamesYangshuo
Surrounded by karst peaks and the Li River, the small picturesque town of Yangshuo is popular with backpackers and other travelers. Known for it's natural beauty, Yangshuo provides plenty of outdoor activities including bike riding, hiking, rock climbin... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler MarcfestShanghai
Shanghai is the largest city in China, as well as home to the worlds largest port. Tourists can see the glowing lights of the Pudong River District for miles, and Nanjing Road is one of the worlds busiest streets. Dont let the yachts and skyscrapers foo... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Globally Speaking
Guilin
Guilin is home to many spectacular limestone rock formations and mountains, offering tourists who raft down the local rivers an entire day of camera-worthy sightseeing. There are also beautiful buildings and a buddhist temple to explore. read more »
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photo by Real Traveler j i j iTianjun County
Find highlights on things to do and see in Tianjun County shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Tianjun County across multiple sites to help plan... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Thing 1 and Thing 2Shangri-La (Zhongdian)
With paranoramic views and a palpable spiritual vitality, peaceful Zhongdian is an unforgettable destination for travelers in China. Renamed Shangri-La, this city boasts the stunning mountain ranges, great hiking opportunities, friendly people, and fasc... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler TaistealShigatse
The second largest city in Tibet is Shigatse, which is the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama, and is situated near the famous Mt. Everest. Tourists can visit the illustrious Tashilhunpo Monastery, the gold, silver, and copper crafts factory, or the T... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Mark and JanKunming
Kunming, the capital of the Yunnan province in China, borders the northern edge of Lake Dian. Â Known for its dramatic and unique landscape, travelers to Kunming often visit the popular Yunnan Stone forest, a breathtaking site of stone formations and lab... read more »
Top Five Cultural Immersion Trip Blogs
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Imperial Beijing | Apr 23 07'
We passed through Beijing three times during our travels through China and Mongolia. The city is loaded with some of China’s most famous tourist at... Continue reading »
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Cycling Western Sichuan: A Little China, A Lot Tibet | May 07 07'
"awash in the vivid colors and patterns of Tibetan life"
Without a doubt, western Sichuan was the real highlight of our trip to China. People say that Tibet really begins in Western Sichuan, and we... Continue reading »
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A week in Kunming | Jun 01 06'
"an ancient pathway that looked like it came straight out of Crouching Tiger"
On Friday we went to morning classes to find everyone had the rest of the day off. We had decided not to go to Xi'an after all, and so we wen... Continue reading »
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Being in Beijing | Apr 02 06'
"a vast array of stuff including snakes, scorpions, locusts, crickets, cocoons, baby octopus and spiders - all beautifully arranged on sticks. Yum. "
It took us about an hour to figure out where the subway was and get to our Hutong. A Hutong is an old style of building in Beijing, houses are buil... Continue reading »
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A change of weather and a change of pace: Xishuangbanna | Dec 11 06'
"Jinghong, in the area of southern Yunnan collectively known as Xishuangbanna, was an entire change of pace for us."
Jinghong, in the area of southern Yunnan collectively known as Xishuangbanna, was an entire change of pace for us. It felt much more like Thailand... Continue reading »
China Travel Experiences
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7 Days in Tibet: Lhasa
Day 1Starting elevation: 1317m (Kathmandu)Ending elevation: 3680m (Lhasa)Flying into Lhasa, Tibet from Kathmandu, Nepal was perhaps the m... Continue reading »
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Top of the World
Tibet has been spectacular. After meeting with Pati in Katmandu, we booked a 4 day overland trip by jeep through the Himalaya Mountains.... Continue reading »
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Mountain adventures begin!!!
Overland from Zhongdian to Lhasa...without permit!PreparationsAfter days and days of posting silly messagaes on hostel message boar... Continue reading »
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Rooftop of the World
I knew something was different when 20 minutes into my flight from Chengdu to Lhasa, the carpet of thick cloud and smog covering Sichuan... Continue reading »
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The rooftop of the world
16-Sep-06As far as we knew, the flight from Guangzhou was going to land directly in Lhasa. So we were not expecting to find the plane d... Continue reading »
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