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...
Stories from China (Part 11)
For my last day in Wuhan, I visited Yellow Crane Tower, one of the city’s most famous landmarks. This structure has existed in some...
Stories from China (Part 10)
This morning, I explored East Lake in Wuhan. It’s one of the city’s main attractions and also one of the largest freshwater lakes in...
Stories from China (Part 9)
Today I took the high-speed rail to Wuhan. As we traveled through the countryside, I kept watching the towns and villages flash by. A...
Stories from China (Part 8)
I left Chengde this morning on a bullet train, my first time riding one in China. It was everything I imagined: efficient, organized, and...
Stories from China (Part 7)
I spent the morning wandering through Chengde’s street market, where squares of purple, yellow, and white steamed cakes cooled on wire racks as shoppers...
Stories from China (Part 6)
Perched in the hills above Chengde, the Eight Outer Temples form a sweeping arc of monasteries around the city’s Mountain Resort. Built by the...
Stories from China (Part 5)
Chengde, nestled in the mountains about four hours north of Beijing, was once the summer retreat of Qing dynasty emperors looking to escape the...