Epic Adventures in Hangzhou - June 16-17, 2012


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June 18th 2012
Published: June 19th 2012
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Where do I even begin to explain the amazing fun that was 24 hours in Hangzhou? I'll start with first impressions - this city is stunning. Forests, mountains and water. You could spend way more time and not get bored. So much to see and do and so relaxing. Our hotel was a quaint little hotel down a pedestrian walkway on the West side of West Lake. It was clean but the rooms were pretty tin... Read Full Entry



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Dafne at a bridgeDafne at a bridge
Dafne at a bridge

where I was promptly SWARMED BY FANS!!!
PaparazziPaparazzi
Paparazzi

You know they are kinda annoying...now that I'm famous I know ;)
Junk on the waterJunk on the water
Junk on the water

doo dooo dooooo do do do dooo do do dooo do do...
Tree-lined walkwayTree-lined walkway
Tree-lined walkway

it is really pretty
My birthday!!!My birthday!!!
My birthday!!!

we don't know why but there were dates on the ground...



19th June 2012
Nice architecture

Chinese architecture is good, but too expensive and timeconsuming, a lot of woodwork, and not a lot people can do it now. Modern design doesn't mean Western design. it's more simple and easy to do the work ( whole bunch ready-to use materials).
20th June 2012
Nice architecture

Fair enough. I'm just sad to see China lose its heritage.
20th June 2012
Dragon in the park

A lion not dragon
lol, it's not a Chinese dragon, but a lion according to Chinese culture.
20th June 2012
Dragon in the park

my bad! as you can tell I'm lost 90% of the time I'm in this country. Fun times!!!
20th June 2012
With my new friends!

Awesome geisha photos!
You look absolutely gorgeous dressed as a geisha - what an incredible costume!
20th June 2012
With my new friends!

sigh
Leslie, there is no geisha in china, you better go to Kyoto ,Japan to find one. the costume in this picture belong to Qing dynasty( Manchus' clothes). manchus are an ethnic minority of China, but they ruled china for over 260 years (Qing Dynasty)
16th July 2012
Executive class

executive class
Those seats really do look comfy! Love the dress u have on its sooo pretty :D

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