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How to get a Chinese haircut
Going to the barber can be difficult, if not stressful, if the two of you don’t speak a common language. And “just a little off the sides” is not in my Chinese vocabulary. How to do it? First I went … Continue reading
Other sites in Beijing
We loved Beijing. Admittedly, we saw it and it was the clearest it had been in ages; our guide pointed out that she had never actually seen the mountains before from the city center. We wanted to point out some … Continue reading
How I spent my Dragon Boat Festival
Dragon Boat Festival is a summer holiday observed across China. It is celebrated by eating zongzi and racing long heavily decorated dragon boats, accompanied by drummers who beat the rhythm for the rowers and firecrackers because — well, why not … Continue reading
Living like an Emperor in the Summer Palace
The Summer Palace was an imperial garden built in 1750 to provide a place for the emperor and his family to relax. Despite the heat of the day, the shade and breeze make this a great place to relax during … Continue reading
The Great Great Wall of China
We love the Great Wall of China. It’s probably the most amazing thing we’ve seen in the year we’ve been here. That means it trumps things like the Terra Cotta Army, riding camels in the desert, Buddhist temples, and the rest. … Continue reading
Eating out in Beijing
One last item remained on our Chinese bucket list — to see Beijing. And after hours of airport delays and cancellations, we made it! There’s so much to see and do in Beijing that it just can’t fit in one … Continue reading
Kaiping Fortress Homes and Towers
Kaiping is a land of towers. Towers that are a cross between Chinese and Western architecture. This came about because the landowners went abroad to work and brought their fortunes home with them. They used their money to build unique tower … Continue reading
A Morning in a Chongqing Garden
Remember Chun King chow mein? It’s the canned “Chinese food” we grew up thinking was a wonderful treat. Well, that’s all I knew about Chongqing, the 28-million person Chinese city…until we went there. Here’s our experience in that beautiful city. … Continue reading
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Where to stay when you visit Guilin
This is our recommendation for where to stay in Guilin. It’s not original with us; all our friends who have been there rave wildly about this place. It’s called the Tea Cozy in Yangshou and cozy is the right word … Continue reading
Xiatang Village – Guilin
One more stop in the Guilin area. We did a walking tour of a village call Xiatang near where we were staying. Some of the buildings date back to Qing Dynasty.
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