November 2, 2018
Discover these awesome travel photography tips from Gabriele from bonusprint and take your best photos ever when you're exploring a new place.
November 1, 2018
So you want to go backpacking in Asia but you’re wary about going it alone? We totally get, the world is a big place, especially when you’re in a country where you don’t speak the language. But didn’t you know? Everybody is talking about the benefits of group travelling. Here are the top reasons why it’s better to do a group tour than travel solo.
October 26, 2018
China is one of the largest countries in the world, so its home to an abundance of breath-taking locations bound to make anyone’s Instagram followers jealous. With so many photogenic places to visit and things to do, narrowing it down was quite the task! But our team of travel experts have picked out their top 8 most Instagrammable places in China.
October 18, 2018
China is a vast country with so much to offer. From bustling metropolises to mountain ranges, luscious countryside to extensive deserts, China offers the opportunity for endless adventures. But for many of us, we only have a few weeks to explore and our pockets don't run deep, so keep reading to find out our top 5 unmissable places to travel in China on a budget.
August 22, 2018
Going on an adventure is one of the most exciting and fulfilling ways to travel, but it can also become quite expensive. Here are our best tips for mastering the art of budget adventure trips.
August 10, 2018
So you want to go backpacking in China, but you've heard some stories that worry you a little? Here are our 8 top tips to handle some of the most common fears about traveling in the country.
August 7, 2018
There are many different types of hostels and Asia is home to some of the best. We have spoken to a group of our Adventure Planners about their favourite hostels that we stay at during our tours.
August 3, 2018
If you're yet to travel in China (or just can't figure it out yourself) we've designed this quiz to calculate where in the country you'd be best placed.
May 30, 2018
Joe's the first person who has taken every single one of our tours. Naturally, we wanted to hear what he had to say about The Dragon Trip experience.
May 23, 2018
Haggling is part of Chinese culture and it can be a fun – sometimes necessary – activity to do when purchasing items during your backpacking adventure. Here's our quick guide on how to haggle like a native.
May 2, 2018
Thanks to the wonders of high-speed rail, we now make the journey from Guilin to Chengdu (about 1430km) in a mere 7 hours. Waving goodbye to using the 27 hour sleeper train adds a whole extra night onto the time we spend Chengdu, so here's a little bit more about the city you'll be staying in.
March 26, 2018
As time goes by, more and more Dragons are setting out to explore Asia and they're coming back with more and more cinematic masterpieces. So, before the old videos get lost and forgotten, we thought we’d compile them in a blog!
March 16, 2018
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.
February 14, 2018
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.
December 21, 2017
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.
November 30, 2017
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.
November 22, 2017
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.
September 18, 2017
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.
August 23, 2017
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.
May 23, 2017
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.