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China- Sichuan province : What to eat (Even if you’re vegetarian!)
On of the common concerns, we heard from friends when we went on a trip to China was about food. China is a multicultural country with varied cuisines and here I can speak for the province of Sichuan as a tourist. It's truly blessed and we had opportunities to sample a wonderful variety of delicious… Continue reading China- Sichuan province : What to eat (Even if you’re vegetarian!)
China: Chengdu : Of flavourful food and foot massages
Despite staying a few minutes away from the museum we never got to it for lack of time amidst our other visit choices. The next day we checked out and leaving our luggage at the hotel met Summer for a day of shopping. We met at the point that was literally the centre of the… Continue reading China: Chengdu : Of flavourful food and foot massages
China – Chengdu : Of bustling markets and tranquil spaces
Continued from here The next morning we decided to head off to the area which is the heart of social life in any town - a vegetable market. We were greeted with shiny raspberries, century eggs, teas, paper thin mushrooms, sunflower seeds still in the flowers, all kinds of chilly pastes, sea-weeds and noodles, freshest… Continue reading China – Chengdu : Of bustling markets and tranquil spaces
China : Of silver cures and love corridors
Continued from here The package tour meant that we'd be driving back to Chengdu (takes a day) on the bus. However, there were numerous pit stops to make it interesting. The very first one was a Tibetan village. Passing by pretty yellow blossoms and structures made of mud, we were taken in by the guide… Continue reading China : Of silver cures and love corridors
China : Jiuzhaigou : of brilliant blues and walking shoes
Continued from here The next morning after a breakfast we headed out early at 6:30 am to Jiuzhaigou. Jiuzhaigou is simply the kingdom of lakes and waterfalls. There are 118 mountain lakes and 68 waterfalls in all. Tips: Go as early as you can. The area is huge and you do have an option to… Continue reading China : Jiuzhaigou : of brilliant blues and walking shoes
China : The fairy tale scenes at Huanglong
Continued from here. A little way further and he stopped for us to have a cultural experience of the local lifestyle. There were tents with various experiences. As part of it, we got to try out some archery horse riding - for just a couple of minutes 😐 the local costumes with oversized sleeves that… Continue reading China : The fairy tale scenes at Huanglong
China : Wenshu Monastery and the Flower Lake
China : Wenshu Monastery and the Flower Lake
China – The jaw-dropping poetry of LeShan
Continued from here So while he continued to click I walked behind it to check - and there it was - the most awe-inspiring sight I've ever witnessed that simply took my breath away. I gasped and shouted for him to join me. Because behind the statue was, unexpectedly, an endless passage with alluring carvings… Continue reading China – The jaw-dropping poetry of LeShan
China : The second time around with many new firsts
The world is a large space filled with wonder and mystery. There's so much to explore and a lifetime is just not enough to even get started. However once in a while, we decide to revisit a place. To introduce it to a loved one, to make new memories there, to revel in its familiar… Continue reading China : The second time around with many new firsts
Beyond Detours 