China

Some people get inspired by serene retreats or quiet lakes and others get inspired by the ultimate dream drive. If so, this is your spot for seven miles and 99 turns of sheer bliss.

Tianmen Mountain; Tianmen, China If anything could make a narrow bridge on a mountain with a 4,600 foot drop scarier it’s glass. In 2011, a three-foot wide, two and a half-inch glass bridge was opened on the other side of this mountain so tourists could get a better view of the valley beneath them. Tianmen Mountain; Tianmen, China If anything could make a narrow bridge on a mountain with a 4,600 foot drop scarier it’s glass. In 2011, a three-foot wide, two and a half-inch glass bridge was opened on the other side of this mountain so tourists could get a better view of the valley beneath them. Frankly, we think the walkway on this side is plenty scary.… see moresee less

Turns out the Ding Ding is slang for the tram. So fun. Goes from one side of the city to the other. The idea of ding ding is infinitely more appealing than the usual buzzzzz on the bus in a big city.

The Chinese goldfish symbol means abundance of gold. You can get to the market early. Located on Tung Choi Street.

I remember standing at one of the lookouts after walking to "the top" of the wall and thinking to myself, Wow, on one side is Mongolia and to the other is China and I literally felt as if I had the whole world to myself. It was truly awe-inspiring. Nothing like it.

This is also known as the 798 Art Zone and if you're into modern art this is the place. Besides, the dragons will not be denied so you may as well accept fate.

This is a really fun market in the Luwan District of Shanghai. I only had about an hour here and it was a great place to pick up some souvenirs and even better place to practice your bargaining skills to prepare you for the big stuff later.

I traveled to Shanghai with Dutch real estate pros so you can imagine that the gist of the conversations (that I could actually understand) were all about real estate, real estate, real estate. When this was built in 2009 it was the second tallest in the world. Even though it lost some "stature" to I traveled to Shanghai with Dutch real estate pros so you can imagine that the gist of the conversations (that I could actually understand) were all about real estate, real estate, real estate. When this was built in 2009 it was the second tallest in the world. Even though it lost some "stature" to the bigger buildings, it is still quite impressive.… see moresee less

It's tropical/neon green, has a tropical/neon straw and earthy accessories and says veggie. This is the drink for me next time I'm in the city.

This was the official home of the Dalai Lama until the Tibetan uprising occurred in 1959. The three hills that it stands on are said to represent the three protectors of Tibet.