Mandarin Immersion (Part 18)
Yunnan is renowned, along with Fujian, as one of the two provinces celebrated for their teas throughout China. Yesterday, I had the pleasure of...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 17)
I made it to Dali, located in Yunnan province. Yunnan, a landlocked province in southwest China, borders Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar. Due to its...
Mandarin Immersion (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...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 15)
I visited Wulong Karst, a region known for its beauty and prominent karst landscape. Three Natural Bridges, one of several protected areas, was made...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 14)
I visited Ciqikou, an ancient town that was once known for its thriving porcelain production. There’s very little, if any, porcelain manufactured here now....
Mandarin Immersion (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...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 12)
I arrived in Chongqing! This is the largest inland city in China (urban population of 18 million vs. NYC's urban population of 8 million,...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 11)
For my last day in Wuhan, I visited Yellow Crane Tower. This structure has existed in some form or another since AD 223. From...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 10)
I indulged in some night photography from the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge. It reminded me how much I love capturing urban landscapes at night,...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 9)
I made it to Wuhan! It’s a historic city and has briefly served as China’s capital several times. Unfortunately, it’s also where COVID-19 originated....