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Below Heaven, there is Hangzhou... but really, really far below!

November 24th 2013
Hangzhou is a cool city with nice shops, good restaurants, elegant ladies and the famous West Lake Park, which is very beautiful, especially in the spring when the flowers bloom and the trees blossom. I love walking under the willows, wandering around the park. I find the zigzag bridges very cool, and I found out it’s actually allowed to camp in West Lake Park! Next time I go, I will camp there! ... read more

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Jeremy Chiron

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I am a 36-year old language teacher, currently working in Beijing. I was born in France but China has been my home for many years. I taught French and English in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, for 6 years. I never thought I would stay in China for such a long time but it’s been an amazing experience! Professionally speaking, teaching Chinese students is extremely rewarding. They are so hard-working and eager to learn new things. And then China… there aren’t enough words to describe this intricate (hence fascinating) country. “China is not to be liked or disliked: i... full info

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24th November 2013

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Tara Cloud

From heaven to hell
What a contrast to your previous blogs of wide-open, heavenly spaces! I'm with Becky--never visit tourist sites on the holidays! I thought I'd been in some crowded places, ie. Festival of the Sun in Cusco, but no place does crowds like China. Looking forward to your next, less crowded blog. Glad you survived!

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