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Kunming Day Trips – World Horti-Expo Gardens Posted by sasha on Apr 6, 2017
After exploring the tranquil and scenic Golden Temple Park in Kunming, you can catch a cable car over to our next great day trip destination. Here, you’ll be able to enjoy nature, stop to smell the flowers, and take a world tour all while remaining in the Spring City. Kunming World Horticultural Expo Gardens 昆明世界园艺博览园…
Golden Temple Video Tour Posted by sasha on Mar 13, 2017
Another excellent day trip out of Kunming is the beautiful Golden Temple (金殿公园 – jīn diàn gōng yuán). This is a great place to get out of the concrete jungle, breathe the fresh air, and enjoy exploring an ancient Taoist temple inside a huge park. Take a short video tour of the Golden Temple here:
Kunming Day Trips – Golden Temple Park Posted by sasha on Mar 9, 2017
There are tons of great day trips you can take out of the Spring City of Kunming. In addition to hiking up in the Western Hills, another excellent choice is combining a visit to the Golden Temple Park with a stop at the Botanical Gardens. With an early start, you can easily check out both…
Crossing the Bridge Rice Noodles Posted by sasha on Feb 23, 2017
When it comes to noodles, China has tons of different varieties. From the classic hand-pulled la mian from the country’s northwest, to Beijinger favorite zha jiang mian, there’s a bowl just waiting to be slurped up around every corner. Today we’re going to take a closer look at one famous type of Chinese noodle that has…
Kunming Day Trips – the Western Hills Posted by sasha on Feb 22, 2017
While there’s plenty to do in the Spring City of Kunming, you’ve got to get out of the concrete jungle to really appreciate the beauty of this corner of China. Thankfully, there are plenty of options for great day-trips here. Check out what’s perhaps the most popular Kunming day trip – the Western Hills. Explore…
The Western Hills of Kunming Posted by sasha on Feb 20, 2017
While it’s definitely a big city, Kunming (昆明 – kūn míng) has plenty of options for outdoor activities a short trip away. With mountains, lakes, gardens, and temples in every direction, you’re spoiled for choices here. We’re going to take a closer look at some of the best day-trips available from the Spring City (春城…
2016 Year in Review – Culture and Travel Posted by sasha on Dec 29, 2016
If you’re a fan of Chinese language and culture, 2016 has been a good year. We’ve covered tons of topics this year, including plenty of posts heavy on new Chinese vocabulary and important grammar. This blog is about more than just learning new words, though – it’s also about diving into Chinese culture and exploring…