Category Archives: asia

China: Travel Tips & Sites (Travel)

Our long-awaited travel adventure to China was everything we had hoped – and more! Our 3 week trip was filled with cultural immersion, unexpected experiences, along with visits to anticipated sites such as the Great Wall and Terra Cotta Warriors. We circumnavigated the entire globe via airplane! This post is the key that unlocks entrance to my China blogs. Enjoy!

China: Guanyin Altar, Zhoushan (Travel)

Along the eastern sea coast of China, the Guanyin Altar, Zhoushan, is a unique Buddhist temple Opened in 2020, it fuses tradition with modernity and differs greatly from the traditional Temple of Heaven and Wong Sin Temple we visited. Enjoy details in photo and musings in this blog!

China: Temple of Heaven, Beijing (Travel)

The Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China is a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site. Its tall, circular building in cobalt blue, bright red and gold, is magnificent, even in the rain!

Hong Kong, China (Travel)

Traveling from mainland China to Hong Kong is like going to a different country even if Shenzhen (on mainland China) can be seen across the harbor.
The British/Western influence is significant from vehicles driving on the left side of the street to the lack of bicycles/mopeds. It was a great way to ease our way from east back to west! Enjoy this blog of highlights.

Shanghai, China (Travel)

Shanghai is not only one of the world’s largest city, but it is a city with spectacular architecture, tall skyscrapers, peaceful gardens, and world class museums. See why it was my favorite Big Chinese City we visited!

China’s YuYuan Gardens, Shanghai (Travel)

The YuYuan Gardens in Old Shanghai, China are a ‘must visit!” Zigzaging bridges along paths over tranquil pools of water amidst luscious green gardens and Classical Chinese architecture make a delightful respite in the midst of a busy city! My blog includes lots of photos w/commentary. Enjoy!