Average temperatures in Japan vary wildly across the country. Winter for example brings harsh colds and snow to the western Sea of Japan, regular heavy snow to the mountains, but dry and clear (though cold) weather on the Pacific Coasts. Spring is one of the…
Kyoto is bathed in history and home to no less than 17 World Heritage sites and thousands of temples, from Kiyomizu and Sanjusangendo Temples, through to the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and the UNESCO listed Nijo Castle. A must see is the glittering Kinkakuji buddhist…
Eat Sichuan Hot Pot in Chengdu or Bamboo Tofu served with dried chilies and green peppers in the Shanghai. Try a Shaokao (Chinese barbecue – usually with a mix of meats and vegetables all lovingly threaded on to bamboo skewers) and a traditional Banmian…