Tohu Travellers

Hi, we’re Tania and Toni We explore Aotearoa – New Zealand in our campervan and venture around the world, always trusting the journey. For us, food is soul food — every dish tells a story, and every place adds a new chapter. Come along as we share our travels, tips, and the moments that make the journey worthwhile.

Using Didi in China: A Complete Guide for Travellers

Getting around China can feel intimidating at first, especially with language barriers and unfamiliar transport systems. Didi Chuxing makes moving around cities, train stations and airports far easier and quickly became one of our most-used apps while travelling in China. Didi is China’s main ride-hailing app and works in a similar way to Uber or

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Exploring Hong Kong: A Journey Through Culture Food and Skyline Magic

Hong Kong is a city that blends ancient traditions with futuristic energy. You can wander through colourful street markets then look up at a skyline that glows brighter than the night sky. The harbour is alive with ferries lights and movement and every corner offers fresh flavours. The city is easy to explore with safe

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Xi’an: Ancient City of Terracotta Warriors and Night Markets

Xi’an is one of China’s most legendary cities where dynasty history, silk road stories, and modern street life meet in the most fascinating way. For many travellers the Terracotta Warriors are the bucket-list highlight, but what surprised us was how much the city offers beyond that — glowing towers at night, buzzing food streets and

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Wulingyuan: Gateway to the Avatar Mountains of Zhangjiajie

Wulingyuan is a beautiful mountain town at the foot of Zhangjiajie National Park, surrounded by towering sandstone pillars, peaceful rivers and lush greenery that seems to breathe with the morning mist. Considered the main base for exploring the UNESCO-listed Wulingyuan Scenic Area, this little town offers a calmer and more grounded experience than Zhangjiajie City.

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Zhangjiajie National Park: A Place Where Nature Feels Ancient and Alive

Zhangjiajie National Park is one of the most extraordinary natural landscapes in China, a place where towering sandstone pillars, misty valleys and ancient forests create scenery that feels almost otherworldly. This was the first national park ever established in China and today it forms part of the wider Wulingyuan Scenic Area, a UNESCO World Heritage

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Zhangjiajie City Travel Guide: How to Visit Tianmen Mountain

Zhangjiajie City sits in the northwest corner of Hunan Province, surrounded by steep karst peaks and deep forest valleys. It became world–famous in 1992 when Tianmen Mountain National Park was established and again in 2010 when the dramatic mountains of nearby Wulingyuan inspired the floating peaks in the Avatar film. Today the city is a

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Fenghuang Ancient Town China: A Timeless Riverside Beauty

Fenghuang Ancient Town China is one of those places where history, colour, and river life blend into a vibrant scene. Wooden stilt houses line the water, stone bridges connect lantern-lit walkways, and the Tuojiang River reflects the glow of evenings that feel almost cinematic. The charm of Fenghuang Ancient Town China comes from its lively

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Furong Ancient Town China: A Charming Riverside Journey Through Time

Furong Ancient Town China surprised us in the best way possible. We never planned to visit until we saw its waterfalls, lantern-lit streets, and dramatic cliffs appearing on Instagram, and suddenly it became an unmissable stop. The town sits peacefully between Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang, yet it carries a presence that feels much larger than its

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