An essential part of The Dragon Trip is accessing Tokyo’s culturally rich and ever evolving nightlife. Here’s our Tokyo travel guide, giving you travel tips to find the city’s best bars and the story behind them.
We've just launched our China family tour and we're super excited about it! Here's our guide for families taking a holiday in China, covering everything from using the internet to handling dietary requirements.
China’s cuisine is one of the tastiest on the planet. Here’s our China travel experts’ guide to make sure you’re able to find vegetarian and vegan food with ease and don’t compromise on authenticity one bit.
It may come as a surprise to learn that communal bathing is as much a part of Japanese culture as raw fish or landscaped gardens. Of course, this being Japan there are strict codes of conduct that should be adhered to when you visit a sentō or onsen. Here is our expert guide to public bathing like a pro.
We interviewed the winner of our #dragonshoots17 competition, Helen Sharpe, on the story behind her picture and to learn more about her adventure in China.
Nick Ward took our China flagship adventure tour in 2016. We sat down to chat with him to find out more about the experiences his group shared, how they bonded, and how they all became friends for life.
If you’re wondering how to stay fit while traveling, you will be pleased to know that it’s easy. Sit back, relax and enjoy your ultimate guide to staying in shape on the move.
As a foreigner, you won’t be expected to know everything, but in order to be as prepared as you can before your trip (and impress some locals along the way!) read over these four rules of etiquette in China.
Qingdao, a city in Shandong province, China, is famous for its imperial architecture, beautiful coastline and beer exported to 62 countries. CRCC intern, John, wrote a blog about his experiences when he visited the city with The Dragon Trip.
Mobile apps are an important asset to have when travelling; they can help you with everything from communicating to booking transport. Before you jet-off to travel in China (or if you’re currently there) we recommend downloading these 5 essential apps.
China’s cities are colossal. Most people know that by now and the thought of navigating megacities like Shanghai and Beijing as a humble tourist can be a little intimidating. Fear not – with a handful of travel hacks The Dragon Trip will have you sorted.
Tourists not being able to handle their drink on holiday is a stereotype some may be all too scared of living up to. Wising up on alcohol in China certainly isn’t a bad idea if you’re planning to make a visit!
To make your independent travel experience as pain free as possible, we've put together an example 3 day Beijing pre/post trip itinerary! It combines some of the must see sights with local hidden gems! Click here to read more.
It can be a daunting task to plan your trip itinerary – especially when your time is limited. That’s why The Dragon Trip has put together a 3 day pre-trip Hong Kong itinerary that includes all the must-see sights and our favourite haunts to help you get started!
The Dragon Trip have a few awesome travel hacks that keep costs down so you can have an epic trip without worrying about your budget. Want to know our big secret? It's hostels! Learn about Japanese hostels here!
Fancy yourself as a bit of a foodie? Love your local takeaway, but not sure how the real deal will match up? Or simply not sure what to expect? Our definitive guide on what to eat and where, will take you on a step by step culinary journey through your 25 day HK - HK backpacking tour! Enjoy!
There’s nothing more disheartening than turning up at Badaling, full of excitement about seeing the Great Wall of China for the first time, and realising that 10,000 other people will be joining you every step of the way. Get your Great Wall of China adventure right, and it will be one of the highlights of your life.
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