Back to Chengdu

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I like to splurge and get a decent, relaxing hotel for the end of each stretch of travel. This hotel was booked based on US hotel pricing and I guess that goes a long way in China. Here’s an idea of what you get for $200/night (at least in Yangshuo in 2010). The place wasRead more

First Day in China (2010)

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Off to Jinli Street A bit jet-lagged and culture-shocked, my first morning starts out by being picked up in a cab by my guide and new friend Jing (English name Catherina). We head to Jinli Ancient Street, one of the restored commercial neighborhoods dating back to the Shu Kingdom (221-263). It’s a bit of a popularRead more