The Great Escape

From Beijing to Shanghai to Hangzhou, Yusra Hayat discovers the unique culture of China


November 15, 2017

Yusra Hayat flies us all the way to China! From Beijing to Shanghai to Hangzhou, follow her on her journey where she discovers the unique culture and explores the ancient history of a country that offers varying contrasts between the developing and modern world


Posing alongside The Bund


Leafy snacks common in Chinese households


Roasted insects and scorpions are a common street snack


Locals travel in wooden boats in Hangzou’s water village


Spotted some of the strangest things in Beijing


A view from the Shanghai Tower


Greenery and beautiful views in the small city of Hangzhou


At the famous tree plantations


Stalls of fruit displayed


A local shows us her dance moves at the Olympic Park


Freshly screen printed fabric is left out to dry


Yuyuan Garden is an extensive Chinese garden located beside the City God Temple in Shanghai


Well wishes on the wall of hope


The Bund- Shanghai’s famous skyline


The Great Wall of China


Starfish is a local delicacy found on the streets of all major cities


The Temple of Love


The Bird’s Nest- Beijing’s Olympic Park


The brightly lit Songchen Park in Hangzhou

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