A lot of walking today – we started with the Temple of Heaven. Amazingly, it is even bigger than the Forbidden City but fortunately, we went in the south side… read more →
We were privileged to visit one of the wonders of the world (and probably one of the best known) – the Great Wall of China. And we were so fortunate… read more →
Early start – the train arrived in Beijing West station at 7.10 am and we were met by our local guide, Chen Chong (Mary). She and our driver took us… read more →
For many people, today is the day we knocked one item off our bucket list – we visited the Museum of the Terracotta Army and Horses. After an hour’s drive… read more →
Early start, then a brilliant day! From a 5 am wake up, and an 8 am flight to Xian, our last morning in Nanchang was hectic but went very smoothly.… read more →
Our last full day in Nanchang. A much more relaxed day today, except for the pressure of the students having to finish their tender documents to the Asia Development Bank… read more →
As U2 famously sang, “It was a cold and wet December day”. Our final lecture from Dr Fang was followed by a tour of the signalling and track departments of… read more →
All work and then some play! Day 3 dawned bright and cold – very cold! Dr Huang Yifeng conducted her third ever lecture in English (with her previous two being… read more →
Our first full day in China. A bit of an early start for breakfast, and what a breakfast it was. Everything from frittas to fried doughnuts to eggs and hot… read more →
Lots of traveling today, with no delays, which was great. Everyone was in good spirits (albeit a little tired) when we arrived in Nanchang at about 10 pm (which was… read more →