National Treasure – Picture of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove (Southern Dynasties)
They were spiritual symbols of the mandarins, taking a laissez-faire approach to life, the Hippies of the 3rd century China.
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Shanxi Museum 山西博物院
The land of Shanxi ignited the flame of civilisation as early as the Stone Age. Emperor Yao established his capitalContinue Reading
1970 壹玖柒零 @ Wuhan
Our first time in Wuhan and our friends brought us to a very posh restaurant that serves Hubei cuisine inContinue Reading
National Treasure- Celadon Glazed Porcelain Zun With Design Of A Monster (Western Jin)
It looks like a child’s Play-doh creation, but it has been guarding its master’s tomb for the past 1300 years
Shanxi Art Museum 山西省艺术博物馆
It is known by multiple names – Shanxi Art Museum, Shanxi Ancient Architecture Museum, Chunyang Palace, Lüzu Temple – butContinue Reading
Midnight Diner 深夜食堂 @ Shanghai
A lonely diner walking along a quiet street after a long day at work in a busy metropolis looking forContinue Reading
Treasures – Painted Drum Frame with Bird and Tiger Carvings (Warring States – Chu)
Many were excavated in State of Chu tombs around Hubei province, but this 2002 find was one of the most elaborate and complete frame found.
Ba Ye 八爷 @ Shanghai
The restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, mostly traditional and authentic Shanghainese cuisine, with a down-to-earth flavour. The portionsContinue Reading
National Treasure – Da He Ding (Shang Dynasty)
The first time I ever saw your face ~~~~
– Roberta Flack, 1969
Nanjing Presidential Palace 南京总统府
The Presidential Palace in Nanjing housed the Office of the President of the Republic of China from 1927 until theContinue Reading