What a trip, who spends two months in Southern China?!?! We did!
The Route->
We started in Hong Kong (which does not require a Visa for Americans to enter), and had to pass through immigration in Hong Kong to enter mainland China. We usually took the train, and only flew our last leg, from Guilin to Shanghai. (China is also huuuuuge, as big as the US, so our next trip may be to explore the North?).
Train from Hong Kong to Guangzhou -> Train to Zhanjiang -> Train to Nanning -> Train to Kunming -> Train to Dali -> Train to Chongqing -> Train to Yangshou/Guilin -> Plane to Shanghai & Day Trip to Suzhou
Click on the pictures below to read more about each place
Hong Kong
February 2026
Guangzhou
February 2026
Zhanjiang
February 2026
Nanning
March 2026
Kunming
March 2026
Dali (Coming Soon!)
March 2026
Yangshou & Guilin
March & April 2026
Shanghai & Suzhou
April 2026
Chongqing
March 2026
Reflecting on our Time in China
When we decided to quit our jobs and travel Asia (for as long as we can) we knew we wanted to visit China. We had a great time, and met so many cool, interesting, weird and fun people; they really made it the most special. Read about what else I learned by clicking below:
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