China

Fried chicken has always been one of my favourite things to eat. There’s just something irresistible about it, that I would crave for it ever so often. In Shanghai, I had a taste of the famous fried chicken at The Public, an American diner that serves authentic southern cuisine. Chicken…

One of the few places I enjoyed in Shanghai was Tianzifang, also known as Taikang Road. Tianzifang houses bar, artsy cafes, craft shops, design studios, galleries and boutique — supported by tourists, expats, designers and yuppies. The architecture itself is something to marvel at; a marriage between French and Chinese…

For new hotels, art isn’t just a decoration. It has become a fundamental and ornamental element in a hotel design to allow guests to have deeper thoughts about their overall experience. At Mandarin Oriental Pudong, art integrates into the hotel architecture, design and concept – it is part of the…

Beijing is said to be one of the most popular cities to visit in the world, but it can be a bit challenging if you’re not accustomed to the culture. When I travelled there last August, I had a great time exploring all the culinary offerings this city had to…

While Badaling is the more popular section of The Great Wall, I was told to check out Mutianyu as it is less crowded and with just as nice a view. Planned the journey on my own since I didn’t travel to Beijing with rif – took a lot of getting…

As a somewhat frequent traveller, I’d like to think I’ve been to quite a few countries and cities in the world – mostly Europe since I was studying in the UK. In the past two years or so, I started travelling in South East Asia and my most recent trip…

Dining at Noble Mansion at The Plaza makes one feel as though you’re in a traditional Chinese mansion. The restaurant is divided into a few sections – The Lantern, Bamboo Courtyard, Terracotta Rooms and Grand Hall – to enhance your overall dining experience. This latest restaurant by The Oriental Group…