Let me tell you about Nanjing, the city that casually served as capital to six dynasties and now acts like it's no big deal. Tucked along the Yangtze River, this…
The Whisper of Wool: A Tibetan Robe’s Journey
I met her in a sunlit room in Shigatse. She lay folded on a wooden bench, not old, but holding the weight of countless mornings. She was a “chuba”, the…
Panda-monium: A Guide to China’s Living, Breathing Teddy Bears
Let’s be honest, the Giant Panda is very cute. They’re like living teddy bears. They make the whole world want to protect them because they are so clumsy. If you…
Tibet: Where My Phone Died, But My Taste Buds Thrived
Let’s cut to the chase: I arrived in Lhasa thinking I’d mastered “high-altitude survival 101.” Spoiler: I hadn’t. My first mistake? Ignoring the “no shower on day one” rule. My…
My Trip to Wuhan, Three Days in the City of Rivers
Morning sun came through the big bridge. It made the water shine like a thousand diamonds. I stood by the river in Wuchang, feeling the gentle breeze. I saw old…
Chongqing: A City of Mountains and Rivers
Chongqing is a big city in China. It sits on hills. Rivers go around it. The city is known for three things. It has hot weather. It has spicy food.…
Approaching Beautiful Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou is in the middle of Henan Province in China. It is a very old city and also a very new city. It has a long history of over 3000…
A Journey on the Li River
The morning fog cleared, and the Yulong River woke up. Bamboo rafts moved through the jade-green water. The boatman’s pole made a soft “tap” sound. It was like opening a…
Walk into Sichuan
The silk pipes in Jincheng are flowing day by day, half into the river and half into the clouds. Sichuan, this ancient and young land, is like a colorful painting…
Ascending the Great Wall, Experiencing an Ancient Miracle
This trip to Beijing has been immensely rewarding, and one of the most unforgettable experiences was hiking the Great Wall. There’s an old Chinese saying: “He who has not been…