Tag Archives: Spring Festival
Zhu Family Gardens of Jianshui Posted by sasha on Jul 27, 2015
Join us on a video tour of the epic Zhu family gardens, a Qing Dynasty era complex full of courtyards, ponds, stunning wood carvings, and much more. 龙舞 – lóng wǔ dragon dance 朱家花园 – zhū jiā huā yuán Zhou Family Gardens 米线 – mǐ xiàn rice noodles
Jianshui Ancient Town (Video) Posted by sasha on Jul 23, 2015
Cram on the train with everyone else to begin the Spring Festival rush and join us on a video tour of the ancient town of Jianshui in Yunnan province.
One Year in Yunnan (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Jul 9, 2015
I’ve had an amazing year living, working, and traveling in Yunnan province. In case you missed it, check out part one to discover the capital of Kunming, tourist hot spots Dali and Lijiang, the epic Tiger Leaping Gorge, and more. While all of the places we covered last time were north of the capital, for…
The Lantern Festival (元宵节) Posted by sasha on Mar 5, 2015
Today is the 15th and final day of the Spring Festival, called 元宵节 (yuán xiāo jié) in Chinese and the Lantern Festival in English. Check out some highlights from the Grand View Park in Kunming where elaborate lanterns are set up to celebrate this special day: 元宵节 – yuán xiāo jié Lantern Festival 春节 – chūn…
A Very Chinese Chinese New Year Posted by sasha on Feb 25, 2015
After a 6-year hiatus from celebrating the Spring Festival in China, I decided to keep it local this year and take a short trip through southeast Yunnan’s Honghe Prefecture in favor of a beach vacation. Check out some highlights from our trip through this stunning part of China, home to many Hani and Yi people…
Why Spring Festival Sucks Posted by sasha on Feb 19, 2015
It’s that time of year again – fireworks are going off everywhere, auspicious couplets are hanging outside of doors, children are counting up their lucky money, and millions of people are moving around the country to see their loved ones. Ah yes, it’s Spring Festival (春节 – chūn jié) in China once more. It’s both…
A Beginner’s Guide to the Spring Festival Posted by sasha on Feb 18, 2015
Chinese New Year is almost here, which means we’re about to say goodbye to the Year of the Horse and welcome in the Year of the Goat. This year, China will celebrate its New Year’s Eve on February 18th with the annual CCTV Gala, and plenty of fireworks will usher in the New Year that begins…