We checked into the Pai Yun Lou Hotel which was clean and has working heater and working hot water supply system. But according to Simon, we’ve only seen the east side of the mountain. The west side is far more beautiful, we must see with our own eyes the breathtaking Walking Fairyland Bridge.
Despite the throbbing [...]
After visiting the Tunxi Ancient Street in Huangshan town, we slept early at our cosy Huangshan hostel so that we will be well rested to climb Mount Huangshan the next day.
The hostel arranged for a van to drop us off near the foot of the mountain. We transferred to two cabs which brought us higher [...]
Before we ate the hairy tofu with chinese mini escargot, we’d already filled our stomachs a few times as we we were walking down Tunxi Ancient Street.
At the crossroad in the middle of the street, we saw this guy with a very simple stall. He seems to have become a roundabout for the crossroad for [...]
Every one I know who’ve been to China have visited a silk factory so I shan’t bore you with the details of how silk cocoons are turned into silk fabric. You will receive a first hand lesson on this during your trip.
This is the price we were offered for purchase of silk quilts. I do [...]
At Wuzhen, Mao Mao gave us a thorough tour of the history, lifestyle and culture of the Wuzhenites. You have to go there to appreciate it.
We walked pass this restaurant a few times but dared not step in. What if it serves dog meat?
Eventually, overcome by hunger, we took a seat. This food appeared in [...]
After about 2 hours on the bus including a visit to the tea factory, we were so glad to finally arrive at Wuzhen!
It was as though God have turned back the clock on China. I felt surreal to be surrounded by such ancient architecture.
The primary means of transport here is by your own legs or [...]
Despite what I wrote about Mao Mao earlier, I actually truly appreciate her. During our bus trip to Wuzhen, Mao Mao tirelessly poured out sound advice on the local customs and etiquette. She taught us what actions can be misconstrued in the local context, taught us what bargains to look out for and what scams [...]
The next day, we woke up nice and early for the hostel breakfast. Yawning sleepily, I headed to the dining area expecting a simple meal of bread with jam and perhaps even an egg if the hostel is generous.
When I saw the food provided, my mind woke up instantly. Here’s a tray of steaming hot [...]
After a very filling lunch, we walked back towards Xi Hu to relax by the lake. The sky was beautiful that day. Unfortunately the trees were totally barren. This is how it will look in a few weeks time when Spring springs forth life. (This photo from FlickR)
Instead, this is the sight that greeted us. [...]
After Simon got the walking directions, we quickly found our way to the HangZhou International Youth Hostel. Not a very romantic name, but the hostel itself is awfully romantic. Here’s Simon checking us in.
I love the old clock, the little treasure chest and the blooming flowers that decorated the waiting area.
We stayed in many great [...]
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