National Palace Museum – Pottery through the ages 歷代陶瓷
We continue to look at ceramic and porcelains on display at the National Palace Museum. They have an extensive collection,Continue Reading
Month: March 2021
National Palace Museum – Great Ming Porcelains 大明天下行
The ceramic they called China. During the Ming Dynasty, many important kilns were owned by or reserved for the emperor,Continue Reading
National Palace Museum – Yongle Porcelains 適於心
“Pleasing to the heart,” that’s what the Emperor Yongle said about his porcelains. Thank God that these timeless pieces wereContinue Reading
Home Town 荷唐 @ Shanghai (2020)
Taking the spot vacated by the Michelin 1-star Terrior Parisien, I was glad that Home Town was not affected byContinue Reading
No.1 Ship Restaurant 同里一号船餐厅 @ Tongli
In my recent trip to Tongli, I was treated to many fine Suzhou-style cuisine. And on the final night, weContinue Reading
Tongli: #5/5 Memories 老朋友
The last time I went to Tongli, it was 16 years ago. It was more rustic and simpler back then.Continue Reading
Tongli: #4/5 Night and Day 同里日不落
Once the sun sets, the sleepy turned into a bright display of neons and LED. The night and day ofContinue Reading
Tongli: #3/5 Sights and Sounds 同里声色
Tongli Water Town is famous for its canals, bridges and classical gardens. Before it became a tourist attraction, Tongli was homeContinue Reading
Tongli: #2/5 Three Sights 同里三景
In Tongli there are many ornate buildings that survived from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Many were preserved as theyContinue Reading
Tongli: #1/5 Jiangnan Water Town 同里水乡
Tongli Water Town 同里水乡 in Suzhou is one of the top six ancient towns in the regions south of YangtzeContinue Reading