I miss those days wandering on Piazza del Campo (del Campo Square) in the Ancient City of Siena, in Italy. People pass by, young and old, full of vitality, just like thousands of years ago. The bells ring hourly like an ancient tune in the melody. Looking into the blue Read more…
Since ancient times, Huangshan has had the reputation of the mountain that offers the best landscape that tops all other mountains in China. As a typical representative of China’s landscape, Huangshan City is the first scenic resort in the world that incorporates UNESCO Cultural and Natural Heritages, World Geopark and Read more…
Please, look up to the sky; enjoy the stars twinkling at night. Little stars, like you and I Twinkling as to tell stories of little delights One night many years ago, my grandmother took me to the border of a gigantic pit to cool off. That place was overgrown and Read more…
In midsummer, just after the cicadas have issued a few choruses, on the streets and alleyways, up and down the slopes of stairs, on mountain paths and riverside wharves. Everywhere throughout Chongqing, the ice jelly stalls appear. There are too many iced treats in the summer – ice creams, popsicles, Read more…
Landing in Siena for a study tour, I knew nothing about this ancient city at first. It wasn’t until the last day, when I was awakened by the familiar sound of a church bell in the early morning, that I realized that my fantastic journey of the exploration of this Read more…
In February every year, people in Suzhou begin to think about when and whether their plum blossoms have bloomed into a fragrant sea of candid blossoms, almost like snowy peaks. I’ve been to this city several times. Just as its name suggests, the flowers overlooking its many hills resemble fresh Read more…
In China, there are many records of the practice of making and producing sugar. A process that started by exposing sugarcanes to the sun to make “Shimi” (an unrefined processed by-product of sugar made by the ancient Chinese people using sugarcane pulp), and another one called”Shatang”. These sugar production techniques Read more…
Yangzhou, one of the most renowned cities in China for its National Historic and Cultural heritage, it boasts many honors and titles such as the title of National Civilized City, National Forest City, and United Nations Habitat Scroll of Honor. With its long history, brilliant culture, thriving businesses and outstanding Read more…
