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My Trip in Hainan

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Steve

The sunny island spells freedom and insouciance, a reminder of lazy summer days. Hainan its provocative nature is expressed in the visual of the beach and sea, the nudity combines simplicity, gentleness, strength, innocence and maturity. First time to see … Continue reading →

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From the ancient metropolis to the countryside of the future

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Steve

China’s ancient capital city Xi’an is surrounded by a more rural area that is dotted with smaller cities and villages that often have played their own little part in Shaanxi’s long history. Since I live in Xi’an I regularly make … Continue reading →

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Jinan’s 1000 Buddha Mountain

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Steve

Capital of Shandong Province (山东省) it may be, but Jinan (济南) really doesn’t rate highly on the travellers itinerary. It is at best placed fourth, if it rates at all: dwarfed by the ultra-famous Mount Tai (泰山); culturally out-gunned by … Continue reading →

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The silent sand: To Inner Mongolia’s Kubuqi Desert

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Steve

When saying Inner Mongolia, everybody (and especially people who like romanticizing) thinks of the green, hilly grasslands that are populated by skillful horse riders who live in tent villages. So did I when I went there. It never occurred to … Continue reading →

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