Xitang is a very charming ancient water town about two hours drive from Shanghai. It is known for its cobbled streets and 104 bridges that are built in varying styles and arching over several canals. It was indeed a delightful and relaxing place to visit. We took a short boat ride to appreciate the scenery. On […]
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I am fascinated by a number of things but none so as The Great Mosque of Xian. It is included in UNESCO Islamic World Heritage list and was built in 742 AD during the Tang Dynasty. Located in the Muslim quarters, the Great Mosque is China’s largest and most renowned Mosque. The Great Mosque is
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Just a short walk from the incredibly busy, bustling bazaar market is this oasis of tranquility, away from it all.Yu Garden, or Yuan Garden, is located in old Shanghai next to a bazaar market and Huxinting Tea House which we also visited. Yu Garden was a pleasant and well contained Chinese classical garden – rock formations,
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Huanglonxi is a small river town that I would say is less travelled, when compared to say The Great Wall of China, or The Terracotta Warriors or the Visiting the Three Gorges Dam, China but it provides a lasting memory. Huanglonxi is close to Chengdu, about 30 kilometres and it is free. It is a good example
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Who doesn’t want one? They are so so cute. We have to fight to get to take a photo. The domestic tourists i.e the Chinese tourists outnumber us foreign tourists by 10-1 and it was a challenge to get close or to avoid including loads of people in your shot. Can you spot the panda
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A visit to the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, exploring its most captivating masterpieces, from Michelangelo to Rembrandt, and unforgettable highlights.
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