This weekend I was invited by Sichuan Adventure to experience one of their biking tours, exploring the lovely countryside of Sichuan. Like the other trips I have taken with them, the route was carefully designed to provide a tantalising mix of what Sichuan has to offer; the ride takes you through beautiful and varied rural countryside,...Read More

You’d be forgiven for thinking that flat Chengdu didn’t have much to offer those who enjoy a spot of hiking. However, as I just found out, there are excellent trails to be found within the greater Chengdu area. Recently, we headed to Chongzhou, a short drive from the city centre, to explore some of what...Read More

Driving 200 kilometers southeast of Chengdu, takes you to the lovely city of Zigong – a unique, beautiful city, with a wealth of history, some of the best food in Sichuan and a plethora of gems to discover for the interested traveller. Before visiting, I didn’t know much about the place, besides that it was...Read More