Stories from China (Part 24)
On my last day in Lijiang, I visited Baisha Village, the original settlement of the Naxi people in the region. Long before Lijiang Old...
Stories from China (Part 23)
Today I took a tour through the broader Shangri-La region, which included a visit to Tiger Leaping Gorge. The gorge dramatically straddles the border...
Stories from China (Part 22)
I visited Shuhe Ancient Town, just a short distance from Lijiang. Often described as the cradle of Naxi culture, it was one of the...
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...











