Imperial Dining in Beihai Park
In the ancient capital of Beijing, there are many places of interest and historical sites. But when it comes toContinue Reading
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Yantai Hokkien Huaykuan 福建会馆
The Chinese Diaspora around the world built clan associations 宗亲会 and guildhall 会馆 to help with their clansmen that hadContinue Reading
Shandong Street Snacks
In my recent trip to Shandong, I had the chance to try some authentic Shandong Street food.
Yantai – Suocheng District 所城里
Yantai started as a garrison against invading Japanese pirates. The garrison was stationed in a fortified city in downtown Yantai.Continue Reading
Zhoucun 周村 – #4 Zhoucun Pancake Museum 周村烧饼博物馆
And finally, my favourite pastime when I travel – a visit to the local museum. And the first food relatedContinue Reading
The Hospitable Shandong
“好客山东” or Hospitable Shandong, screamed the billboard at the Yantai airport as I walked out of the terminal. It wasContinue Reading
Zhoucun 周村 – #3 Zhoucun Pancake 周村烧饼
Zhoucun Shaobing 周村烧饼 is a local specialty of Zhoucun in Zibo, Shandong. When you come to Zhoucun, you can’t helpContinue Reading
Zhoucun 周村 – #2 Dye Houses 大染坊
Zhoucun made its fortune from silk trade, being the northeast end of the Silk Road. And with fabric, you needContinue Reading
Zhoucun 周村 – #1 Northeast End of Silk Road 丝绸之路东北端
Emperor Qianlong called Zhoucun 周村 the “Leading Village of the World” 天下第一村. It has been called the “Waterless Harbour” 旱码头Continue Reading
Yantai – Yantai Hill Lighthouse 烟台山灯塔
This lighthouse is the symbol of this coastal city in the Northeast China. Yantai Lighthouse can be seen from anyContinue Reading