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Celebrating fall with the Mid-Autumn Festival in a few weeks (even though it still feels like summer) 27 Aug 2013 | 02:48 pm
Chinese kids in Shanghai head back to school on September 2 but they get a break soon after school starts. The Mid-Autumn Festival officially falls on September 19 but workers and students will get th...
July Article Reader 1 Aug 2013 | 01:58 pm
In case you've missed my newest articles for the month, here's a handy listing for you. All of them tell more about my recent trip to Southern Gansu Province in June. ... Read Full Post
More About Traveling with Various China Tour Operators and Guide Services 20 Jul 2013 | 03:11 pm
Since I'm on the topic, here are some of my past posts about using different guides and tour agencies. This will give you a flavor of some of my past experiences: ... Read Full Post
Using Chinese Tour Operators and Overseas Tibetan Travel & Tours 20 Jul 2013 | 06:47 am
I'm in the mood to talk about tour operators in China. My most recent trip to Labrang (Xiahe) that I organized through the OT Travel & Tours was fabulous, even despite hiccups like road closure (nothi...
When Terracotta Warriors Are in Your Neighborhood 9 Jul 2013 | 07:42 pm
We have seen these guys in the garden of the Shanghai Culture Square (Maoming Road and Fuxing Road). They seem to move around and are illuminated at night. There doesn't seem to be any signage about t...
A Good Place to Eat and Drink the Summer Away: Yong Kang Road, Shanghai 3 Jul 2013 | 12:43 am
Every time I bike down Yong Kang Road I feel nostalgic. While I am there for practical purposes: a first stop into Les Garcons Boucher* for cheese and meat and then a cycle down the road to the end fo...
Drinking Your Kale: Farmhouse Juice in Shanghai 1 Jul 2013 | 07:00 pm
I fully admit to the summer slim-down or the wish for a summer slim-down. As I pour another glass of late-night wine and type away I think to myself: this year, yes, this year, I will eat healthy and ...
Two New UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China 25 Jun 2013 | 04:40 am
Earlier this week UNESCO inscribed two new sites in China (among 19 in the world) to the UNESCO World Heritage Site List: Natural Site - Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang Province Cultural Site - Hani ...
Shaolin Temple to Host Culture Festival in US 20 Jun 2013 | 04:31 am
If you're interested in seeing the famous Shaolin Monks and southern California is an easier trip for you than Henan Province, you might be in luck. The monks will be traveling to LA as part of the Sh...
Stunning Photos of Our Trip to Xiahe 17 Jun 2013 | 03:36 am
As I am still wrangling my 1,000+ photos, I thought I'd point you to one of the women who joined our trip to Gansu Province earlier this month. Anna Greenspan has a gallery on her website that showcas...
