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Visiting Fuxian Lake Posted by sasha on Sep 20, 2017
While the city of Kunming is a fascinating place to visit, it’s nice to get out of the concrete jungle every once and a while if you live there. Thankfully, there are plenty of great options for 1-2 day trips. A short trip to Fuxian Lake (抚仙湖 – fǔ xiān hú) is a great break…
A Short Trip to Fuxian Lake Posted by sasha on Sep 18, 2017
There’s a lot to do in the Spring City of Kunming. There are also several great options for day trips, from hiking in the Western Hills to exploring the Golden Temple. If you’re looking for a weekend getaway, though, you’ll want to head to the beautiful Fuxian Lake (抚仙湖 – fǔ xiān hú). Let’s see…
Jianshui Ancient Town Posted by sasha on Jul 28, 2015
When it comes to traveling in Yunnan, many people stick to the beaten path – Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge, and Shangri-La. These places are well documented in travel books such as Lonely Planet, the tourism industry of each is well developed, and it’s basically a straight line with convenient modes of transportation all…
Better Know a… Province (Yunnan) Posted by sasha on May 5, 2013
We’re making our way all around the massive country of China bit by bit here in this ongoing series. Last time, we visited Shaanxi province, the home of the legendary Terracotta Army in Xi’an. The next stop is a place that I will most likely call home come next year – Yunnan (云南 – yún…