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January 4th 2015
Published: January 14th 2015
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Happy New Year from China! Becky and I seized a rare opportunity of having a couple of days off at the same time to hop on the Chinese fast train (305km/hour) to Jinan, Shandong Province, some 450km away from Beijing. You’ve never heard of Jinan? Well, me neither before 2015! Jinan is actually the capital city of Shandong Province, an attractive area of China mostly famous for 3 other places (I... Read Full Entry



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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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entering Qian Fo Shanentering Qian Fo Shan
entering Qian Fo Shan
the One Thousand Buddha Mountain
Buddha statue at Qianfo ShanBuddha statue at Qianfo Shan
Buddha statue at Qianfo Shan
entering Quianfo Shanentering Quianfo Shan
entering Quianfo Shan
Jinan 2015
Got an itch?Got an itch?
Got an itch?
temple at Qian Fo Shantemple at Qian Fo Shan
temple at Qian Fo Shan
China 2015
cute and coldcute and cold
cute and cold
climbing up the stairs of Qian Fo Shanclimbing up the stairs of Qian Fo Shan
climbing up the stairs of Qian Fo Shan
Winter time at Qianfo ShanWinter time at Qianfo Shan
Winter time at Qianfo Shan
the temple on top is in the shade in the morning. the temple on top is in the shade in the morning.
the temple on top is in the shade in the morning.
few tourists. The air is cold and crispy: feels nice.
view of Jinan from the top of Qian Fo Shanview of Jinan from the top of Qian Fo Shan
view of Jinan from the top of Qian Fo Shan
Jinan is highly polluted.
Jinan in smogJinan in smog
Jinan in smog
January 2015
not a pretty sight...not a pretty sight...
not a pretty sight...
pollution in Jinan
Jinan, Shandong ProvinceJinan, Shandong Province
Jinan, Shandong Province
the city wrapped in pollution
View of Jinan from the surrounding hills.View of Jinan from the surrounding hills.
View of Jinan from the surrounding hills.
Pollution is a serious issue in Jinan
enjoying a quiet walk in the surrounding hillsenjoying a quiet walk in the surrounding hills
enjoying a quiet walk in the surrounding hills
January 2015
walking above Jinanwalking above Jinan
walking above Jinan
nice walk on a sunny daynice walk on a sunny day
nice walk on a sunny day
January 2015
a relaxing day in Jinana relaxing day in Jinan
a relaxing day in Jinan
Becky in Jinan, Shandong
at the top of Tian Fo Shan, Jinanat the top of Tian Fo Shan, Jinan
at the top of Tian Fo Shan, Jinan
Enjoying the sun and getting some rest on the way up Tian Fo ShanEnjoying the sun and getting some rest on the way up Tian Fo Shan
Enjoying the sun and getting some rest on the way up Tian Fo Shan
Many couples have locked their love at the top of the mountainMany couples have locked their love at the top of the mountain
Many couples have locked their love at the top of the mountain
forever together?



14th January 2015
Yummy!

Danielle
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tous ces plats me font vraiment envie ! good........very good ! porc caramélisé ? choux fleurs ? et légumes comme je les aime et comme je ne sais pas faire !
14th January 2015
Yummy!

Danielle
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good !
tous ces plats me font vraiment envie ! good........very good ! porc caramélisé ? choux fleurs ? et légumes comme je les aime et comme je ne sais pas faire !
14th January 2015
the real China!

danielle
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tu fais peur.............
tu as fait peur à cette old lady............
14th January 2015
beautiful light at Baotu Spring Park

danielle
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oh yes !
beautiful picture
14th January 2015
Yummy!

danielle
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good food !
chou fleur, porc caramélisé ? poulet et légumes cuisinés comme j'aimerais savoir faire ! j'ai faim............
14th January 2015
Kong pao chicken with eggplant = delicious!

danielle
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delicious!
oh yes, I want to taste ..........Becky, tu dois m'apprendre à faire ce plat ; dis moi les ingrédients dont tu as besoin.........
14th January 2015
a playful cat surprised me!

danielle
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oh !
ne bouges pas ! tu as vu le vélo ?
14th January 2015
a relaxing afternoon!

danielle
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le vélo.........
trop drôle !
14th January 2015
Happy New Year!

danielle
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happy new year !
happy New Year to you too
5th April 2015

Hilton
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Good post
I read this right before I went to Jinan for a few days and it was really helpful. The hutongs off of Furong Jie were quite interesting as you mentioned.

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