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 …
Shining, shimmering, splendid. That’s probably the best way to describe a bright spectacle that happens only in the ancient town of Nuanquan. See my blog for more photos!
The Lakeside section of the Great Wall is a nice retreat to the hustle and bustle of crowded and polluted Beijing.
After breathing in bad air for several days, I thought it’s proper to go out and explore the city. I joined a trip organized by Foreigner China Network (WeChat: foreignerandchina) to the iced waterfall attraction in Taoyuan Xiangu scenic area (桃源仙谷冰瀑) in Miyun District. on January 21.
My current work and travel have become my doorstep to other exciting things to come in 2017, and I claim that. As the cliche says every ending is a new beginning — I’m looking forward to doing more sensational things in 2017!
I set my sights on the changing scenery, the tracks, and the train architecture. They were captivating in every way possible. Good thing I did not set any expectations, and that made every moment marvelous.
It’s been a long and tiring day. But Summer Palace is just breathtaking and awesome. Take a look.
Gray is one of my favorite colors; I feel its dullness gives it character. But that gray haze that pollutes the city is the one that I don’t like.
In the months leading up to my great Trans-Siberian Railway journey, I thought of how boring the six-day ride would be, given the colossal 8,000-kilometer track between Beijing and Moscow. It may seem usual but the things I thought I must do on the train would be: write a day-to-day journal and read a book, aside of …
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Can I just revise that sentence and say, “Get the perfect spot and take that memorable shot”?