Aug 13, 2023 | Travel Writing
Best apps for foreign visitors in China and which are useless – like Google Maps. By Mark Andrews South China Morning Post. 13/08/2023 WeChat and Alipay might both have made it easier for foreigners to pay for things in China recently, but visitors still face many...
Aug 1, 2023 | Travel Writing
Sky-High Shanghai. By Mark Andrews Vera – Virgin Airlines. August 2023 Looking to go up in the world? China’s biggest city is the place to be, says expert Mark Andrews The name Shanghai translates to “above the sea” – but a better name for today’s city might be...
Jun 1, 2023 | Travel Writing
Dinner with the Stars. By Mark Andrews Going Places – Malaysia Airlines. June 2023 The highest restaurant in the world is a must-visit in Shanghai now that has reopened its borders. Just over 556m above the ground, Heavenly Jin in Shanghai Tower’s J Hotel...
Nov 29, 2021 | Travel Writing
Road to Shangri-la. By Mark Andrews Echelon. 29/11/2021 For decades, Yunnan has fascinated many a curious traveller with its rolling landscapes, ethnic melting pot and conviviality at every turn. From the jewel that is Shangri-La to Kunming and Dali, we embark on a...
Aug 27, 2021 | Travel Writing
The 37 Best Cities in the World. #17 Shanghai By Mark Andrews Time Out. 27/08/2021 Profile of Shanghai in a Time Out annual city roundup article. What makes us great: Shanghai might be a hard-edged business city, but when it comes to letting our hair down it’s all...
Dec 6, 2020 | Travel Writing
Here in China, we’re enjoying a staycation boom. By Mark Andrews The Sunday Times. 06/12/2020 With external travel off the cards for the Chinese and Covid all but vanquished, domestic tourism is thriving. Mark Andrews reports from a bustling Shanghai I’m sipping...
