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Legend Concepts @ Hong Kong
The last time I came here with such a big group was 10 years ago with the whole family. ThisContinue Reading
National Treasure – Painted Pottery Jar with Stork, Fish and Stone Axe (Neolithic-Yangshao)
One of the earliest storytelling depicted on a pottery jar from 5000 years ago.
National Treasure – Kangxi Manuscript “Kangyur” in Tibetan Script (Qing Dynasty)
This was a copy of a Ming dynasty version found in the palace when the Qing rulers took over. But instead of making a replica, the artisans created a masterpiece that would not be surpassed.
Tianjin Museum 天津博物馆
Just 30min by HSR from Beijing, Tianjin is a coastal city that is the weekend getaway for Beijingers. However, TianjinContinue Reading
Rantei 蘭亭 @ Shanghai
Last meal before leaving for the airport and Princess picked this Japanese restaurant that just opened below our hotel inContinue Reading
Treasures – “Sun Chong” Silver-Engraved Bamboo-Patterned Cutlery Set (Qing Dynasty)
Before the introduction of Western cutlery to China, all the Chinese needed was a pair of chopsticks.
Ng Ah Sio Bah Kut Teh @ Rangoon Road
I blacklisted them the last time round, and it’s my own fault to come back here and be disappointed aContinue Reading
Akatsuki 暁あかつき @ Shanghai
This area has seen better times, when Shanghai was open for business from around the world. Hongqiao was the playgroundContinue Reading
National Treasure – Pottery Stove with Pottery Cauldron (Neolithic – Hemudu)
The museum says it’s for baking clay like a low temperature kiln, but it looks more like a cooking stove.
Tianjin Museum – Story Recorded on Wood 简述中国
Bamboo and wooden slips were once an important writing medium in Chinese history. They hold an important historical position andContinue Reading
