Lijiang is the most iconic of China’s ancient towns. In many ways, it set the standard for China’s modern ancient-town tourism boom. I’ve wanted to go to Lijiang for ages. In 2025, I finally planned a trip to Yunnan and made my dream a reality. After spending three days in Shanghai, with day trip to ... Read more The post 15 Things to Do in Lijiang + Itinerary & Day Trip Ideas appeared first on Nickkembel Travels.| Nickkembel Travels
Shanghai has long been a bucket list destination for me. In the last couple decades, I’ve been to China multiple times (read about my visit to Taishan and Qufu) and even taught English there for a while. Somehow I had never made it to Shanghai, so it was time to change that! In my travels, ... Read more The post A Realistic 3-Day Shanghai Itinerary from a Seasoned Traveler appeared first on Nickkembel Travels.| Nickkembel Travels
When planning my recent trip to China (with stops in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangri-La, and remote Yubeng village), one of my biggest worries was staying connected. You pretty much cannot survive in China today without a phone and Internet connection. In China travel forums, I saw the same questions over and over: ... Read more The post Using a Holafly eSIM in China: My Honest Experience (2025 Trip) appeared first on Nickkembel Travels.| Nickkembel Travels
A detailed Taroko Gorge guide covering all the hikes, sights, and things to do in Taroko National Park.| Nickkembel Travels