- Mandarin Immersion (Part 1)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 2)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 3)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 4)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 5)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 6)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 7)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 8)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 9)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 10)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 11)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 12)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 13)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 14)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 15)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 16)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 17)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 18)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 19)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 20)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 21)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 22)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 23)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 24)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 25)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 26)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 27)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 28)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 29)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 30)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 31)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 32)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 33)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 34)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 35)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 36)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 37)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 38)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 39)
May 24, 2023
Mandarin Immersion (Part 10)
By Simon J. Lau
I indulged in some night photography from the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge. It reminded me how much I love capturing urban landscapes at night, especially when I’m out late by myself. In those moments, I feel completely in my element and, most importantly, happy.
Earlier, I explored East Lake and the botanical gardens in Wuhan. East Lake is a major attraction and one of the largest freshwater lakes in China. The botanical gardens, situated near East Lake, are among the country’s three research gardens. They were definitely worth the visit!
I also had a failed attempt at visiting Wuhan University. Since COVID, many Chinese colleges and universities have closed their gates to the public. It’s a shame, as this campus is considered one of the most beautiful colleges in all of China. Instead, you get this ugly photo of me in front of one of the entrances.
For food, I indulged in some local favorites. Hot dry noodles (pictured first at the bottom) are a popular Hubei cuisine, served with flavorful hot sauce. I also tried duck neck and head, along with a spicy bullfrog dish for good measure.
Finally, I made some new friends. I stumbled into this small bar, and the owner invited me to join him and his friends outside. We talked late into the night, and I was thrilled to engage in meaningful conversation in Chinese. My Mandarin is really improving! We agreed to meet again tonight.
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