The itinerary is well thought out, and the grouping by neighborhood is smart. One thing I'd add: if you're there on a weekend, check out the central market near the bus station on Ulitsa Lebedeva. It'...

The guide's spot on about the museum, but don't skip the small exhibition hall upstairs. It has a few of the less flashy bronze tools and pottery shards from Jiuliandun that tell you more about daily...

This is a solid guide, especially the bit about Didi being essential. I'd add that the metro card you can get at any station kiosk is worth the 20 yuan deposit, it saves you from fumbling for coins ev...

If you want something that feels genuinely remote but is only an hour from the city, take a trufi to the Zongo Valley. The road drops down from the altiplano into a humid cloud forest, and there are w...

if you're worried about the social vibe, it's worth noting that sbs has a pretty high ratio of thai students compared to other schools so english exposure outside class might be limited. some kids ada...