Have you been to China? I haven't yet but it is on my list. But now when the time comes to visit China, I will be more prepared and will have my guide already- this episode! I got in touch with Julia- a girl from Argentina but who spend quite a few years across China. Learn curious things about Chinese culture, The Great Wall, Beijing, and things to do around the city.
About Julia:
Julia is an Argentine traveller who spent the last 7 years in China, where she fell in love with its history, cultural diversity... and everything else Asian! As she shares in this podcast, after finishing her Legal Translation degree in Argentina, she moved to China to advance her studies in Mandarin Chinese. She did her Master's in International Relations in the Northeast of China and relocated later on to Hangzhou, east China. She has travelled extensively both within China and Asia. Currently working remotely during the COVID pandemic.
As Julia says... if you only get to experience one country in Asia... why not choose China?
Mentions in the podcast:
Beijing北京 (Northern Capital, compare with 南京Nanjing, Southern Capital, where the empire resided also for centuries)
胡同 hutongs (old traditional alleyways commonly found in Beijing) -南锣鼓巷 Nanluoguxiang now trendy young area built around some of Beijing's most well-conserved hutongs, offers a great starting point for a day walk or bike tour to see some of the remaining ones.
天安门广场 Tiananmen Square, the most famous square in Beijing, right across from Imperial Palace aka Forbidden Palace.
故宫 Gugong - Forbidden Palace one of the most imposing and amazing palaces in the world, the residence of emperors from centuries
景山公园 Jingshan park: park off the northern gate of the Forbidden City, on a clear day allows for one of, if not the best sunset plan in Beijing. Made with the soil that was dug out to build the Forbidden City.
颐和园 Yingheyuan Summer Palace Must see in Beijing.
The Great Wall长城
There are many ways to enjoy it, with sections scattered across different provinces in China. In Beijing,
八达岭 Badaling mostly Chinese tourists,
慕田峪 Mutianyu fully-restored, shockingly beautiful and easily accessible, with not too many tourists.
金山岭 Jinshanling half-wild wall, perfect place to feel like an explorer.
杭州 Hangzhou, Julia's second home, capital of Zhejiang province, and less than 1h away from Shanghai (上海), the most populated city in China.
云南Yunnan located in the South of China, it's the most diverse province. About half of all ethnic minorities in China can be found in Yunnan.
Let's connect: www.curiouspavel.com/links
My Podcast Equipment: www.curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment
•••••••••••• Music By •••••••••••••
Rising Spirits Jay Man - OurMusicBox
http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox
#China #travel #Beijing
