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Lo Foh Tong: China’s National Dish
Chile was a great example of how day to day life as we know it can be rudely and terribly interrupted by Mother Nature. It also reminds me of the resourcefulness of mankind in the face of disaster....
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When in China, Know the Cultural Do’s & Don’ts of the Sichuan Province
Ahhh yes, the mystery and magic of China! China‘s Sichuan province is world-famous for its delicious cuisine. For travelers who enjoy eating their way through a trip as well as immersing themselves in...
View ArticleDu Fu – China’s Shakespeare
Two orioles chirp on green willow trees, a row of egrets fly into the sky. Through the window I can see the ancient snow of the Xiling snow-capped mountain. Near my door anchor boats from ..... The...
View ArticleChengdu: the World Panda Capital
Chinese languages reveals a lot about pandas. In Taiwan they refer to them as ‘cat bears’ – cuddly black-and-white animals, with Mickey Mouse ears and an endearing appetite for sitting around...
View ArticleAll the Tea in China
The people of Chengdu love tea. No question about it. The city has the highest density of teahouses of any city in China. There are literally thousands of teashops, where people go to play cards,...
View ArticleAn Evening at the Sichuan Opera
A gallery of photos from the Sichuan Opera, which is performed each night at the Jinjiang Stage in the provincial capital, Chengdu. The venue in the centre of the city is built on the grounds of the...
View ArticleA Taste of Sichuan
Steam rises from the metal pot in front of me as I lift up my chopsticks and grab another tasty morsel that has been cooking away within. This purpose-built basin is divided into four quarters, ........
View ArticleQingcheng Mountain, Centre of Taoism
A gallery of images from Qingcheng Mountain in Sichuan province, an important centre of Taoism. The main temple is reached via a winding path through the forest to the peak. Local people are helping...
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China’s Fascinating Chengdu
I had seen Chengdu as provincial ten years ago, having made my maiden voyage to the city after half a year living in cosmopolitan Shanghai. But this visit followed three days in the world’s ..... The...
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