Two Years Off Photos from a backpacking journey around the world
China
High Up in Shangri-La
High up in the mountains at 12,000 feet elevation, the mystical city of Shangri-La sits at the heart of Dêqên Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.
Along The Yunnan Trail: Lijiang
Onward by train into Yunnan province, we arrived in Lijiang, a small town known for its traditional tea houses, stone-lined canals, street food and natural beauty.
Western China: Xi’an and Chengdu
Heading westward, we spent a week exploring the wonders of Xi’an, home of the Terracotta army, and Chengdu, the heart of Sichuan province.
Tracing Roots in Canton: Guangzhou
From the Chinese border crossing at Zhuhai, we arrived in the metropolis of Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province and ancestral home of Kevin’s grandfather.