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Shangri-la Video Tour Posted by sasha on Jan 19, 2016
Is the town of Shangri-la in China’s Yunnan province really the paradise written about in the novel “Lost Horizons”? That’s up to you to decide, but this town full of Tibetan culture and beautiful landscapes is well worth a visit either way!
Hiking Tiger Leaping Gorge Posted by sasha on Jan 14, 2016
For adventure travelers in China, one experience not to be missed is hiking the Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan province. Check out some highlights from the epic 2-day hike in this short video and start planning your trip! Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡 – hǔ tiào xiá) Yunnan province (云南省 – yún nán shěng) “Add oil”…
Real Chinese Food – Lunch Posted by sasha on Jan 13, 2016
Forget those crab rangoons and General Tso’s chicken, because we’re discovering real Chinese food here on the blog. We’ve already talked about what’s on the menu for breakfast in China, so now it’s time to take a look at how the Chinese do lunch (午餐 – wǔ cān). A Fast or Big Meal Depending on the circumstances…
The Ancient Town of Lijiang Posted by sasha on Jan 11, 2016
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lijiang in this short video. Stroll around the ancient town, visit the Black Dragon Pool, take in the views at Guangbi Tower, check out a Naxi orchestra performance, and take a trip out to Shuhe, another ancient town.
Chinese Names for Asian Countries Posted by sasha on Jan 6, 2016
We’re learning the Chinese names for all the countries of the world (and some states and cities as well), region by region. In case you missed any of the past posts, here are links for you: 50 United States Canadian Provinces, Territories, and Cities European Countries South American Countries and Capitals North American Countries Now…
Most Popular Posts of 2015 Posted by sasha on Jan 4, 2016
The New Year is a great time for reflection – looking back on the ups and downs of the past year – and also a good time to look forward. With each year that goes by, we want this blog to be better and better, and the only way to do that is by making…
Top 10 of 2015 Posted by sasha on Dec 30, 2015
It’s hard to believe, but 2015 is almost behind us. You know what they say – “time flies like an arrow” (光阴似箭 – guāng yīn sì jiàn). Ok, maybe you haven’t heard that one before. There’s a new Chinese idiom for you to start using to impress your friends! Anyway, back to the task at…