Mandarin Immersion (Part 38)
I arrived in Beijing in the evening, and it was blistering hot, nearly 100°F (36°C). When I left the metro, I worried that I’d...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 37)
For my last night in Suzhou, I enjoyed a live pingtan performance. Originating in Suzhou and often performed in the Suzhou dialect, it originated...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 36)
In the morning, I visited Shantang Street, sometimes referred to as the "First Street in Suzhou." It was constructed in the 9th century during...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 35)
The weather in Suzhou has been so lovely lately. I kid. Although, I can’t really complain. I haven’t experienced any intense rainfall since arriving...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 34)
For my last major stop in China, I'll be spending time in Suzhou. It was founded in the 6th century BC and is among...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 33)
I visited Leifeng Pagoda, constructed in the 10th century during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. This was a notable period of political...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 32)
I spent the day at Solitary Hill, located on the northwest corner of West Lake. It's the only natural island inside the lake (the...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 31)
I spent time at West Lake and the surrounding parks. It's famous for its gardens and has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 30)
I made it to Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province. This city is home to many of China's largest internet companies, including Alibaba (China's...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 29)
For my last day in Shanghai, I spent time at the City God Temple. It is located in what was Shanghai's original urban core....
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