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....
Mandarin Immersion (Part 28)
I made my great return to Shanghai! Last time I visited in 2010, I came to attend the World Expo. That was just before...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 27)
For my last day in Kunming, I visited the Yunnan Railway Museum. Throughout much of its history, Yunnan has been isolated from the rest...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 26)
I spent some time at Green Lake Park, Kunming's crown jewel. Situated in the city center, it comprises several small lakes connected by ancient...
Mandarin Immersion (Part 25)
Upon arriving in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, I discovered a vibrant cultural hub influenced by its proximity to Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar....
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