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Tag: China

Nanjing – Understanding the Ancient Capital of China
China, History, Travel

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

Shanghai’s M50 Art District- A Fine Space for Modern Art in China
art, China, Travel

Shanghai’s M50 Art District- A Fine Space for Modern Art in China

In a sea of endless city, it’s satisfying to find a place where creative minds have a venue for expression.  … Continue reading Shanghai’s M50 Art District- A Fine Space for Modern Art in China

Xīdì (西递) – An Ancient Huizhou Village in the Heart of the Anhui Province
China, Exploring, Food, History, Travel, Uncategorized

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

Hiking Huángshān (黄山) – Getting Above the Clouds in the Yellow Mountains
China, Exploring, Hiking, Travel

Hiking Huángshān (黄山) – Getting Above the Clouds in the Yellow Mountains

The Yellow Mountains in the Anhui Province have been the subject of countless Chinese paintings, literature and various springboards of … Continue reading Hiking Huángshān (黄山) – Getting Above the Clouds in the Yellow Mountains

Lijiang, China – A Timelocked Trading Town Charm Meets Tourist Extraviganza
China, Exploring, Food, Travel, Yunnan Province

Lijiang, China – A Timelocked Trading Town Charm Meets Tourist Extraviganza

This old Tea-Horse Trade Route hub has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997.  With all it’s possibility of … Continue reading Lijiang, China – A Timelocked Trading Town Charm Meets Tourist Extraviganza

Tiger Leaping Gorge
Adventure, China, Exploring, Hiking, Yunnan Province

Tiger Leaping Gorge

At 12434 feet (3,790 meters) from the peak to the river basin below, Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the … Continue reading Tiger Leaping Gorge

Shaxi – Stepping Back into the Past on the Ancient Road to India
Adventure, Best of 2015, China, Exploring, Food, Hiking, History, Travel, Yunnan 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
China, Exploring, Food, History, Uncategorized, Yunnan Province

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

A Motorbike Around Lake Erhai in the Yunnan Province of China
Adventure, Best of 2015, Biking, China, Exploring, Food, Hiking, Yunnan Province

A Motorbike Around Lake Erhai in the Yunnan Province of China

Dali, in the Central-Western Yunnan province of the PRC is an incredibly relaxing place – an ideal location to unwind … Continue reading A Motorbike Around Lake Erhai in the Yunnan Province of China

Half a Kilometer in the Sky – Atop the Shanghai World Financial Center
China, Exploring, Food, Travel

Half a Kilometer in the Sky – Atop the Shanghai World Financial Center

The viewing deck of the Shanghai World Financial Center is the third highest viewing platform (from a man-made structure) in … Continue reading Half a Kilometer in the Sky – Atop the Shanghai World Financial Center

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