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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
Jinling Feast 金陵宴 @ Nanjing
This restaurant is recommended on the Nanjing government website as one of the go-to restaurants for Huaiyang cuisine, and scoredContinue Reading
Treasure – Canton Glass Painting Screens (Qing Dynasty)
The production of flat sheets of glass had yet to be accomplished in China, so large mirror plates were imported for local artisans, who combined traditional Chinese ink painting with learned Western techniques to create new, highly desirable works of art.
Sing Swee Kee 新瑞记 @ Bugis
I had some Hong Kong friends in town and we were going around the island for some signature eats. Today,Continue Reading
Torishou 鳥嘯 @ Shanghai
A chance for me to bring Princess to one of my favourite yakitoriya in Shanghai. I have been to theContinue Reading
National Treasure – Jade Dragon (Neolithic – Hongshan)
This is the famous C-shaped jade dragon, a significant artefact from the Neolithic Hongshan culture.
