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December 28th 2007
Xitang is known for its bridges, lanes, and ceilinged corridors. Chinese describe it 「橋多、弄多、廊棚多」. It almost felt like I just traveled hundreds of years back in time to the Ming and Qing Dynasty. It also felt like I was walking in a Chinese painting with waterfront landscape. Life here seemed to be quieter, more lay back and easy going. This ancient water town reminds me of ... read more

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more

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This blog simply documents the places I've been. Some far away, some close by, some exotic, some ordinary. It is about finding extraordinary in the very ordinary life. It is about finding balance among the chaos of life, love for running and traveling. Why travel? For the anticipation For the curiosity For the adventure For getting out of this mundane life For experiencing new things and new cuisine For encountering new people and new culture Then, at the end of each journey to realize home is the sweetest place until the next urge to travel starts to grow in your heart. ... full info

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