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Asia » China » Zhejiang » Hangzhou July 11th 2005

So Natasha, Jenny and myself decided we wanted to go to Hangzhou, a city 2 hours away from Shanghai and spend the night there. Hangzhou, is one of the most important tourist venues in China. When Marco Polo arrived to the city he said it was the most beautiful city on earth. I have heard some people saying: "There is heaven in the sky, in the earth we have Hangzhou" (or something like that). We decided to go by train and I have to say the trip was really good, we were surrounded by dozens of Chinese people that were either eating or sleeping. Jenny actually spotted a couple that in 2 hours had 4 soups, crakers and soft drinks... I wonder how they stay that thin... In fact Hangzhou is a beatiful city, very clean, ... read more
The West Lake
The "broken" bridge
Botanical Gardens' Entrance

Asia » China » Zhejiang » Hangzhou July 11th 2005

Wow China is quite the cultural shock. My first meal in China was at the airport in Shenzen and I ordered Noodles with Chicken. What I got was a huge bowl with noodles and all sorts of chicken parts floating around. There were at least one or two whole eggs in there as well. The dish was very flavorful, but I do not like eating parts of chicken that I do not know what they are. Plus the meal was so big, I could hardly eat any of it. I think in China when you eat out you are suppose to order one or two dishes and share with others, but Zara does not eat meat so that is quite hard. Also nobody speaks English, and that is expected but it makes things difficult. We know ... read more
Airport Food
Lotus leaves
Longjin Tea

Asia » China » Zhejiang » Hangzhou August 27th 2002

Asia » China » Zhejiang » Hangzhou August 26th 2002

Xihu (West Lake) is a really nice place... read more
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Asia » China » Zhejiang » Hangzhou August 25th 2002




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