2023-06-04

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...

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2023-06-03

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...

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2023-06-02

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...

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2023-06-01

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...

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2023-05-31

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...

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2023-05-30

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...

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2023-05-29

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...

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2023-05-28

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...

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2023-05-27

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...

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2023-05-26

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...

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