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A Rant of Two Cities – Pingyao Ancient Walled City, Shanxi Province

June 14, 2012 0 steve

PingYao is one of China’s most loved domestic tourist destinations. People come away describing the dream-like qualities of the old cobbled streets, the peaceful courtyards of the historic buildings and the friendly openness of the people.

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QiKou KeZhan and the Black Dragon Temple – QiKouzhen, Shanxi

June 12, 2012 0 steve

Our hotel in QiKouZhen was the QiKou Kezhan, an imposing former merchants house on the steep banks overlooking the Yellow River.

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Qikou Trading Post on the Yellow River – Shanxi Province

June 1, 2012 0 steve

On the bare banks of the Yellow River, deep in the middle of nowhere in Shanxi Province, lies what's left of the once mighty Qikou zhen trading post.

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Staying in Cave dwellings at Lijiashan Village, near Qikou zhen

May 25, 2012 12 steve

A few kilometres up the road from Qikou zhen is Lijiashan cave dwelling village, home to the extended Li family.

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Yellow River Rock Paintings, or the worst £45 I’ve spent on a day trip.

May 22, 2012 0 steve

The Yellow River Rock Paintings are a series of amazing rock art slightly up river from QiKouZhen, or so we were told.

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In Photos: Wutaishan Scenic Area, Shanxi, China

May 15, 2012 0 steve

Wutai Shan (or Five Plateau Mountain) refers to Buddhism’s sacred northern mountain range. The area is considered the earthly abode of Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom. It’s a popular pilgrimage destination for Buddhists and Chinese tourists alike.

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Visitor Tips to Wutai Mountain Scenic Area

May 14, 2012 0 steve

Made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009, WuTai Shan is the most holy of the four Buddhist mountains in China.

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Picnicking in the worlds most polluted cities – Lishi, Shanxi Province

May 9, 2012 0 steve

16 of the world’s 20 most polluted cities are in China. The area between Lishi and Linfen in Shanxi Province is known as the world’s most polluted area.

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Less common tips for first-time visitors to China

April 26, 2012 31 steve

There seems to be a lot of outdated advice on the web, mostly about not putting chopsticks in rice, so here are a few tips you may not see in the guide book.

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Simple guide to choosing a VPN for China (and elsewhere!)

April 24, 2012 67 steve

One of the problems with being in China is that the internet is heavily controlled to filter out information that might be detrimental to the harmonious society. A simple VPN can help bypass the Great Firewall of China.

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A Rant of Two Cities – Pingyao Ancient Walled City, Shanxi Province

QiKou KeZhan and the Black Dragon Temple – QiKouzhen, Shanxi

Qikou Trading Post on the Yellow River – Shanxi Province

Staying in Cave dwellings at Lijiashan Village, near Qikou zhen

Yellow River Rock Paintings, or the worst £45 I’ve spent on a day trip.

In Photos: Wutaishan Scenic Area, Shanxi, China

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Less common tips for first-time visitors to China

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