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We Found Wild Crabs On This Remote Chinese Island
Expat Natt and her partner search for crabs across Daishan, Zhoushan and Jujan islands, with Tangtol Village emerging as their favorite beach.
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18 min2025-07We Found Wild Crabs On This Remote Chinese IslandZhoushan Island Adventure: Crab Hunting and Coastal ExplorationIn hot weather, consider having your picnic in the car to get out of the sun. Natt and her partner chose this option during their crab-hunting trip, taking a brTake a break at a local cafe while exploring the islands. Natt found a cafe on Zhoushan Island and stopped for coffee during the trip, between the beach search Summer, Shanghai
28 min2025-06We Found WILD Deer in China's Forgotten WetlandsYancheng Wetlands: China's Hidden Wildlife HavenEntry to Yancheng Wetlands costs 30 RMB per person. Public transport is available to take visitors around the reserve.The best time to visit Yancheng Wetlands is when temperatures are mild, around 30 degrees Celsius, with a gentle breeze. Those conditions make it comfortable toSummer, Shanghai
18 min2025-06We Found a Hidden Fishing Village on China’s Coast | Xiangshan, NingboXiangshan, Ningbo: Exploring China's Hidden Coastal Fishing VillageIn Xiangshan, visit the wet market, choose fresh seafood and take it to a local restaurant to be cooked. Natt’s noodles include fish balls, shrimp, clams and muSome Xiangshan beaches charge an entrance fee, while Ban Bian Shan Beach is free to visit. Natt also finds quieter coastal stretches, so a drive can reveal placSummer, Ningbo / Zhejiang
18 min2025-06We Found a Secret Beach Town in China?! 台州 Roadtrip Ep 1China Coastal Road Trip: Taizhou & Zhejiang's Hidden BeachesConsider the cost of entrance fees to scenic areas. Weigh the cost against what you'll see and whether you can get similar views with a drone from outside the pWhen traveling through East Asia, take the time to appreciate cultural and historical sites. These locations offer a deeper understanding of the region's historSummer, Taizhou / Zhejiang
10 min2025-05China’s Hidden Underground Caves – We Had No Idea This Existed!Quzhou Adventure: Exploring Caves & Ancient Villages in Zhejiang, ChinaJianglangshan offered free entry on Fridays and non-holidays during the visit. Check the current policy, then take the shuttle to the base and prepare for a steThe Ruby Sugar hotel in Quzhou has large rooms and a location within the old street. The description provides more details about the stay.Spring, Hangzhou / Zhejiang
14 min2025-04The Secrets of Chinese Porcelain: Inside Jiangxi's Ancient VillagesJiangxi's Jingdezhen: A Porcelain JourneyYaoli is the original town associated with the kaolin clay used for Jingdezhen porcelain and with the original glazes. Visiting helps connect the raw materials To make porcelain, artists beat clay bricks until the clay is malleable, then shape it on a wheel or by hand. Pieces are dried before being placed in saggars anSpring, Jingdezhen / Jiangxi
9 min2025-04Exploring Jiangxi's Capital: China's Wonders & Spicy Eats! China Travel VlogNanchang Exploration: Jiangxi's Culture, Cuisine & Night ViewsEmbark on a culinary adventure in Nanchang, seeking out the local specialties like Nanchang Fried Fen, a unique rice noodle dish. Don't be afraid to try the spiVisit Tengwang Pavilion, a historical landmark with over 1300 years of history. Marvel at its classic Chinese architecture and appreciate its significance in ChSpring, Nanchang / Jiangxi
13 min2024-12VLOG Winter in Shanghai Secret Book Stores, Thrifting & CafesShanghai Winter Vlog: Bookstores, Cafes & ThriftingAsk local friends about thrift stores in Shanghai if you want affordable clothing and accessories. Melissa pointed out a shop Natt had not known about before thTry a cafe's own drinks and snacks while exploring. Natt and Melissa stopped for a distinctive coffee drink in a cozy cafe during their winter day. They use theWinter, Shanghai
8 min2024-10Life in Shanghai Walk Down Memory Lane & Cozy CafesShanghai City Walk: Cozy Cafes & Nostalgic StreetsNatt says Shanghai has more than 10,000 cafes, more than any other city in the world. At one new cafe a day, visiting them all would take over 27 years.Consider adding Hangzhou and Tonglu to a trip for a different experience of China beyond city streets. Natt mentions recent visits to both places, along with otAutumn, Shanghai
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