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2020 Sichuan-Tibet Journey
2020 Sichuan-Tibet Journey
Tibet has always been a place many people yearn for, and there's even a saying that 'you must visit Tibet at least once in your life.' A few months ago, we
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Two Days, One Night in a Fairytale Treehouse: Beijing's Real-Life Jungle World for Families
Two Days, One Night in a Fairytale Treehouse: Beijing's Real-Life Jungle World for Families
Text & Photos by Muchengzi. A friend once told me, if you don't know about the 'Fairy Tale Treehouse,' you should check whether you've been out of touch with the parent-child crowd.
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Beijing, Beijing – The Imperial Capital
Beijing, Beijing – The Imperial Capital
Free and easy, 12 people, four families, 9 days 8 nights, wandering Beijing. Less a travel guide, more a recollection of trav...
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2022 Summer 5-Day 4-Night Beijing Family Self-Guided Travel Guide and Itinerary
2022 Summer 5-Day 4-Night Beijing Family Self-Guided Travel Guide and Itinerary
I still remember my first trip to Beijing when I was in fifth grade, going with my mother to visit relatives. The most memorable part was visiting Zhongshan
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Summer Escape Near Beijing: Longqing Gorge Boat Ride, Forest Wetland Splashing, Amusement Park & Red Base – A Treasure Trove for Family Fun!
Summer Escape Near Beijing: Longqing Gorge Boat Ride, Forest Wetland Splashing, Amusement Park & Red Base – A Treasure Trove for Family Fun!
By late June, midsummer’s sultry heat had officially seized Beijing. Unable to escape to the seaside due to the pandemic, I thought of...
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Autumn Trip to Tianjin, Beijing, Shanxi and Ningxia in 2019 (Part 1)
Autumn Trip to Tianjin, Beijing, Shanxi and Ningxia in 2019 (Part 1)
Day 1: Zhuhai – Tianjin. In late October, my wife and I set off for a northern tour, planning to visit Tianjin, Beijing, Shanxi, and Yinchuan in Ningxia.
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No Snowy Spouts at Dragon Pool, Only Ancient Cudrania Branches Remain: Visiting Tanzhe Temple in Western Beijing
No Snowy Spouts at Dragon Pool, Only Ancient Cudrania Branches Remain: Visiting Tanzhe Temple in Western Beijing
Everyone in Beijing knows Tanzhe Temple, an ancient temple said to predate the city itself. According to official research, Tanzhe Temple was first built in the first year of the Yongjia reign of Emperor Huai of the Western Jin (307 AD), over 1,700 years ago.
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Capital Notes: Experiencing Exotic Ambiance at Blumberg (Photo)
Capital Notes: Experiencing Exotic Ambiance at Blumberg (Photo)
A deeper understanding of German beer culture came from the reporter's trip to Munich, Germany on June 14, 2017.
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A Soul-Freeing Tibet Journey (From Beijing to Xi'an)
A Soul-Freeing Tibet Journey (From Beijing to Xi'an)
Note 1: Clothing. Tibet is chilly in the morning and evening, hot at noon, and sometimes even colder around Lhasa, so pack carefully with thin layers.
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A One-Day Photo Journal of 45 Years of Rural Life Changes in Beijing's Suburbs
A One-Day Photo Journal of 45 Years of Rural Life Changes in Beijing's Suburbs
Three months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the situation in Beijing improved in late April, with no new cases for many days. With nothing much to do, I suddenly remembered the 4
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Beijing Travel Guide
Beijing Travel Guide
Ever since childhood, we have all harbored an inexplicable longing for Tiananmen. Mention Beijing, and a surge of national pride wells up. This place symbolizes our
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The Great Wall, Hutongs, Forbidden City, Bird’s Nest… Beijing’s Unmissable Historic Sites
The Great Wall, Hutongs, Forbidden City, Bird’s Nest… Beijing’s Unmissable Historic Sites
All photos in this article were taken by the author of “Black and White’s Touch”. Copyright reserved, unauthorized use prohibited! Recommended reading: (Four Ancient...
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First Time Climbing the Great Wall: Autumn Leaves at Badaling
First Time Climbing the Great Wall: Autumn Leaves at Badaling
Growing up, I visited the capital Beijing a few times, but never really got to explore. This time, seizing the chance during a business trip, I quickly
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Shandong Travel: Step into Qingzhou Ancient City and Savor Its Ancient Charm (Photos)
Shandong Travel: Step into Qingzhou Ancient City and Savor Its Ancient Charm (Photos)
Located in Shandong, Qingzhou Ancient City is one of the ancient Nine Provinces, with a history of over 7,000 years of development, 5,000 years of civilization, and twelve…
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Beijing Family Winter Trip: Skiing and Hot Springs, All at This Yanqing Resort
Beijing Family Winter Trip: Skiing and Hot Springs, All at This Yanqing Resort
What's the greatest joy of winter? Toasty hot springs and cool skiing are neck and neck for number one. When we heard Club Med Joyview in Yanqing lets you do both, two families jumped at the all-inclusive Winter Ski package.
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Bashang Photo Journey: This Autumn’s Most Enchanting Scenery – Miss It and Wait a Year! (Travelogue)
Bashang Photo Journey: This Autumn’s Most Enchanting Scenery – Miss It and Wait a Year! (Travelogue)
Our homeland is vast and magnificent. Ask any photographer where the most beautiful early autumn spot is, and they’ll tell you: Bashang! This Bashang is exactly
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A Small Town Journey: The Autumn Hues of Gubei Water Town
A Small Town Journey: The Autumn Hues of Gubei Water Town
"Autumn, this northern autumn—if only it could be kept, I would trade two-thirds of my life for a mere sliver of it."
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Beijing: Peking University, Tsinghua, Yuanmingyuan – and the Great Wall from Qin, Han to Ming
Beijing: Peking University, Tsinghua, Yuanmingyuan – and the Great Wall from Qin, Han to Ming
The Egyptian pyramids, the Roman Colosseum, Cambodia’s Angkor Wat – the world’s wonders are many, and yet the Great Wall of China stands at the top of the list.
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Beijing Food Diary: A Super-Detailed One-Stop Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Playing by an Old Beijing Local
Beijing Food Diary: A Super-Detailed One-Stop Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Playing by an Old Beijing Local
No ancient capital is quite like Beijing—both rough and tender. The broken walls of the old city have cradled Lin Hai
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Embrace the Charm of History, Heed Its Lessons, and Savor the Splendor of China’s Past – The Forbidden City
Embrace the Charm of History, Heed Its Lessons, and Savor the Splendor of China’s Past – The Forbidden City
Beijing’s Forbidden City served as the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Originally known as the Purple Forbidden City, it lies on the central axis of Beijing, rooted around the Three Great Halls.
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