Hangzhou

Hangzhou

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April 21st 2008

Published: April 21st 2008

Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang province in southeast China. It is known as one of the prettiest cities in China and also one of the most romantic. I found that that is true; Hangzhou is gorgeous and I saw about 3 wedding caravans and 6 brides/grooms walking around the city dressed for the wedding during my two day visit. I loved Hangzhou. Part of Hangzhou has the city feel because of the ... Read Full Entry

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Lauren Brunton

Adventures in China

Hello Everyone! Well, I'm finally off to China and not just talking about it any more. I, ofcourse, miss all of my family and friends, but that's the point of this website! Hopefully I will periodically (as much as possible) update my travel journal so that you can all enjoy this experience with me without actually being in China. For those of you that do not know, I have come to China to study abroad. Through May, I am studying at one of the universities in a language-intensive program so that I can focus on my proficiency in Chinese. From May through August, time is of the essence an... full info

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Lined with Tea Plants

The mountain sides were lined with tea plants above the little villages.

Cemetary

One of the little village's cemetaries

Tea Farmer

I guess they are called farmers or planters? This is the guy that had never left the village.

Teter in the Bamboo

This is my attempt at carving Teter into the Bamboo. It was no easy task with my little pocket knife.

Weighing the Tea Leaves

This was an awesome lady measuring the amount of grams that we were buying from her. She was great.

Huge Bag of Tea

More Tea

Above the Tiger Springs

Road to Tiger Spring

The path to Tiger Spring from the bottom.

More of the Spring Area

He Catches It!

...and Throws it Back!

Wedding Photos

People were dressed up in their Bridal gowns and tuxes all over the city.

Eat Up

Ok, I've shown you the feet already. This is the chicken head that they bring out....sick...

21st April 2008

ilchicag
Liz

Great Blog!
Just wanted to drop a note to say I really enjoyed reading your blog! Your pictures are great... they really seem to capture the life in rural China. I look forward to reading more!

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