Pilu Temple - Address Not Specified

China In-Depth: Huanglongxi - Emerging Adventurers

One thing that surprised me about Chengdu was how similar it felt to Beijing and other major Chinese cities we had explored. While we experienced some interesting nightlife spots, the city overall seemed quite generic. I initially thought this might be due to my limited Western viewpoint, but Mei Ling concurred that Chengdu didn't truly embody Sichuanese culture. We resolved to venture beyond the city borders during our remaining days in Chengdu.

Guanyin Grotto and Purple Mountain Observatory - No Specific Address

Along the Yangtze River, there are several caves featuring Guanyin, but since most of them are inaccessible, I simply walked along the cliff.

Dajinshan National Defense Park - No Set Location

16.11.2024 - 16.11.2024 20 degrees Celsius

Silk Weaving Museum and Six Dynasties Museum - No Specific Location

23.11.2024 - 24.11.2024 15 °C

A Day in Luoyang - A Fresh Decade

If China can provide rapid and efficient rail service throughout its extensive territory, there's no reason the US can't do the same! Oh, I forgot! US automobile and gas companies hire lobbyists to influence our congress and politicians to persuade the public that it's not feasible or cost-effective.

Beijing - Summer 2024

We spent two weeks in Beijing. The day after our arrival, we visited Chao Yang Park (Sun Park) and rented a duck boat. It was quite slow, but we enjoyed navigating it around the lake.