Bridges, Canals, Families 小桥流水人家
Jiangnan, or “South of the Yangtze River”, has long been a prosperous region when the North was engaged in numerousContinue Reading
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Nanjing Impressions 南京大牌档 @ Nanjing
When our Didi driver (Chinese equivalent of Uber) recommended us to go to Nanjing Impressions, we were skeptical. We didn’tContinue Reading
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.
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
Zhu Hongxing 朱鴻興 @ Suzhou
I was on a day trip to Suzhou and had some time to spare before I get on the HSRContinue Reading
Xuan Ji 萱记 @ Nanjing
I came for the roast goose but it was completely sold out. Luckily their other dishes were alright.
Nearly Killed By A Fish
Some things in nature are not meant to be eaten. But man has always attempted challenge the forces of nature.Continue Reading
Songhe Noodles Shop 松鶴樓麵館 @ Shanghai
Suzhou is just a half hour away from Shanghai by train, and is famous for its many gardens and silk.Continue 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
Ling Family Private Dining 凌氏家宴 @ Tongli
The Ling Family owned many of the properties in Tongli and they have got together to refurnished many of theContinue Reading