The Ancient Terracotta Warriors – Looking Back 2000 Years…
Stepping back in history and looking at statues that were created before we even began tracking time like we do … Continue reading The Ancient Terracotta Warriors – Looking Back 2000 Years…
Category: History
The Food of Xi’an – Deep in the Heart of the Muslim Quarter
Food and drink are the essence of life. Walking through this area is a strange culinary, visual and auditory experience. … Continue reading The Food of Xi’an – Deep in the Heart of the Muslim Quarter
Chinese New Year in Xi’An
Chinese New Year is a big deal around the world. It is especially huge in the ancient capitol of Xi’an … Continue reading Chinese New Year in Xi’An
Nanjing – Understanding the Ancient Capital of China
Nanjing has been an important city in the People’s Republic of China for over a thousand years. This beautiful city … Continue reading Nanjing – Understanding the Ancient Capital of China
Yen Duc – Stepping Back in Time in Vietnam
Yen Duc is a tiny village seeping with culture and history halfway in between the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, and the … Continue reading Yen Duc – Stepping Back in Time in Vietnam
Hoa Lo Prison (aka The Hanoi Hilton)
I would like readers to approach this post with an open mind into history and understanding. Many suffered during the … Continue reading Hoa Lo Prison (aka The Hanoi Hilton)
Xīdì (西递) – An Ancient Huizhou Village in the Heart of the Anhui Province
Xīdì, which literally means “west post” in Chinese, is a well-preserved village dating back to the Song, Ming and Qing … Continue reading Xīdì (西递) – An Ancient Huizhou Village in the Heart of the Anhui Province
Shaxi – Stepping Back into the Past on the Ancient Road to India
This tiny village was once an important point on the Tea-Horse Route to India. It lies about 120 kilometers northwest … Continue reading Shaxi – Stepping Back into the Past on the Ancient Road to India
Dali Old Town- A Chillax Life in the Yunnan Province of China
Dali Old Town is a fine choice of a get-away to chillax for a few days. I could imagine myself … Continue reading Dali Old Town- A Chillax Life in the Yunnan Province of China
Digging into the Soul of China – The Temple of Confucius (Kǒngmiào (孔庙))
Confucius (Born 551 BC) was an important thinker, teacher and politician that played a significant role in the foundation of … Continue reading Digging into the Soul of China – The Temple of Confucius (Kǒngmiào (孔庙))
