Fragrant Dried Tofu
酱香片片香干, không biết dịch ra tiếng Việt là gì, nhưng ăn được. P.s.: Product bought in Changde, Hunan, China in 2019.
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China travel stories: Langmusi, Shangri-La, Tagong Grassland, and more. Scenic photos, Buddhist wisdom, and personal reflections from Sichuan to Yunnan.
Fu Zhuan Brick Tea (Anhua Dark Tea) In Hunan
I hadn’t planned to buy tea before the last day or a supermarket trip, but thanks to my companion stopping by, I decided to get some right there at Fenghuang Ancient Town, near Hongqiao Bridge. Part of it was also due to the tea shop’s way too unique advertising—it was like watching someone saw a … Read more
Difficult Choices
Nhìn cái hình trên chai Nông Phu Sơn Tuyền này nhớ đến câu nói của Mạnh Tử: 🐟🐻⚖️ I like fish, and I also like bear’s paws. If I cannot have the two together, I will let the fish go, and take the bear’s paws. // 鱼，我所欲也；熊掌，亦我所欲也。二者不可得兼，舍鱼而取熊掌者也。 Yú, wǒ suǒ yù yě; xióng zhǎng, yì … Read more
Hunan – Hubei, Day 6: Wuhan And Flying Home
This was the last day of my trip. I visited three sites of Wuhan called Yellow Crane Tower (which was made famous by poetry), Hubei Provincial Museum, and East Lake. Two hours at Yellow Crane Tower seemed like a waste of time. I’d prefer more time at Wulingyuan or Fenghuang Old Town. I liked the … Read more
Hunan – Hubei, Day 5: Historical Jingzhou And Walking Street Of Jianghan Road
We departed Changde, Hunan for Jingzhou, Hubei in the morning. In this historical city, we had a chance to go around the wall on an electric car and it was a great ride even though some of us disliked it. Two members of our group decided that they would do some cosplaying. One dressed as … Read more
Hunan – Hubei, Day 4: Fenghuang Old Town And Changde
What I feared the most was the weather as forecast. It rained in the morning again today, and my exploration of Fenghuang Old Town was disrupted somehow. Because I wore the Thai flip flop, I walked slowly and slipped when I got off a boat. I borrowed an umbrella because my jacket wasn’t completely waterproof. … Read more
Heart Doesn’t Move
💖🍃 No trembling heart, no wind may shake; No wounds borne, no years can break. // 心若不动，风又奈何， 你若不伤，岁月无恙。 Xīn ruò bù dòng, fēng yòu nàihé, Nǐ ruò bù shāng, suìyuè wúyàng. // Tâm nhược bất động, phong hựu nại hà, Nhĩ nhược bất thương, tuế nguyệt vô dạng. P.s.: Picture taken in Fenghuang Ancient Town, … Read more
Hunan – Hubei, Day 1: Flying To Zhangjiajie, Transit In Shenzhen
After 10 years, I flew with China Southern Airlines again to China. 2 flights today would finally bring me to Zhangjiajie. The travel group leader instructed us so we spent 45 mins at the customs clearance. It wasn’t as crowded as I thought. We didn’t have to collect our checked baggage so it was faster. … Read more
Compare Their Highlights With Your Behind-The-Scenes
It’s easy to compare their highlights with your behind-the-scenes and feel that you’re beaten. But I just stay relaxed and look forward to my upcoming trips to China.