From last week’s trip to Yungang Grottoes, we go a little bit further south and visit Pingyao County for the second part of our China Bucket List in Shanxi.
You’ve lived in Beijing for more than a year already and you’ve (never) been to many historic areas. Congratulations! China boasts 52 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ranking second in the world. Six of them are located in Beijing — and may be taken for granted because they’re just sitting in the city and waiting to …
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In today’s China Bucket List in Shanxi, we continue our tour of the ancient city of Datong, the coal capital of China. But instead of seeing coal mines, we’ll hang out in the Hanging Temple in Hunyan County.
This time of the year is perfect for savoring Yunnan cuisine, known for its mushroom dishes as well as its fusion of several Chinese tastes. It’s not surprising as the province is located in China’s southwest where the country’s Han Chinese culture meets with the tropical flavors of Southeastern Asian countries like Vietnam, Laos, and Burma. …
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Your China bucket list should include a trip to the Great Wall. But do more than the usual hike – why not do an overnight camping at a watchtower?
Colorful lights are always a cheerful sight, but when they challenge your imagination and perception of reality, the experience can be remarkable and mesmerizing. Just such an eye-catching extravaganza with all things shining, shimmering, and splendid is on display at Pace Beijing in 798 Art District.
We’re down to the last two entries for #AtoZChallenge in China! I can’t believe I reached this far! In today’s challenge, I have two blogs: a visual tour of the Yungang Grottoes in Ancient Shanxi Province and another blog about Yǎnyuán (演员 or “actor”), a popular Chinese song by Xue Zhiqian.
In today’s #AtoZChallenge in China, we go fast forward to summer and relax in a stunning vista in the city, Kunming Lake found in the Summer Palace.
We start today’s #AtoZChallenge with a tale in Changdao County that has become a popular story in China.
Beijing is undeniably huge, and for many expats who have only been here for a year or two, their notion of the city might be limited to its skyscrapers, expressways, and communities. This infrastructure, and of course some tourist spots, represent a thriving part of the megacity that we and many outside China know. But …