When I travelled to China earlier this year, people shared a range of advice, much of it leaving me nervous about staying healthy. Being prepared for every possible scenario gave me the best chance of a successful holiday. Now that I'm back, I …
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CHINA’S BULLET TRAIN – ACCESSIBLE CHINA
I am the first to admit I was ignorant about China's transport system. I had low expectations, especially when it came to finding anything accessible, but I was wrong. The train system is excellent and the trains have wheelchair access. My experience …
CHENGDU’S GIANT PANDAS – ACCESSIBLE CHINA
Some animals seem to evoke more endearment than others and I'm guessing by the enthusiasm of the crowd at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, the panda is near the top of the list. The minute I heard I was going to China, seeing pandas …
HOLIDAY INN CHENGDU – ACCESSIBLE CHINA
The city of Chengdu is a magnet for tourists keen to see pandas during their stay in China. Although visitors can see China's national treasures in zoos in other cities, the Panda Research Base in Chengdu is home to over 180 pandas, with the babies …