Stories from China (Part 21)
I made it to Lijiang, home to the Naxi people. This ethnic minority is believed to have migrated from Tibet and eventually established the...
Stories from China (Part 20)
This morning, I visited March Street, where a monthly street market takes over the area. I came by to photograph it, but when I...
Stories from China (Part 19)
I visited Xiaguan, Dali’s modern city center, and began with Erhai Park. The park is massive, with winding paths, gardens, and even a sizable...
Stories from China (Part 18)
Yunnan, along with Fujian, is one of the two provinces most celebrated for tea in China. Today, I visited a popular tea house where...
Stories from China (Part 17)
I’ve made it to Dali, in Yunnan province. Yunnan’s a landlocked region in southwest China that borders Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar. Because of its...
Stories from China (Part 16)
For my last day in Chongqing, I toured People's Square, the Three Gorges Museum, and the Great Hall of the People. I was hoping...
Stories from China (Part 15)
I visited Wulong Karst, a region about two hours outside Chongqing known for its steep cliffs, caves, and massive sinkholes. It’s a UNESCO World...
Stories from China (Part 14)
I visited Ciqikou, an ancient town that was once known for its thriving porcelain production. Those days are long gone, and there’s little, if...
Stories from China (Part 13)
I went on a river cruise along the Jialing River, which took us around parts of Chongqing. I managed to capture these stunning views...
Stories from China (Part 12)
I arrived in Chongqing! This is the largest inland city in China, with more than twice the population of New York City. Built on...











