- 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 19, 2023
Mandarin Immersion (Part 5)
By Simon J. Lau
Chengde, a mountain city, was the former summer residence for Qing dynasty emperors who sought to escape Beijing’s suffocating seasonal heat. It was also an important military outpost, located between Beijing and the further reaches of Mongolia (now Inner Mongolia).
At its heart is the Mountain Resort. This facility includes many imperial palaces and gardens that were influenced by different regional designs found throughout China. It beautifully showcases China’s rich history and expansive territory. This is one of China’s four great classical garden (the other three include Summer Palace in Beijing and Humble Administrator’s Garden and Lingering Garden in Suzhou.)
In the evening, I explored and captured photos of a bustling night market in the city center. It was a refreshing sight, considering that many of the former night markets in Beijing had been shut down during COVID and remained closed, potentially indefinitely.
Finally, I decided to break from sobriety and indulge in a visit to a new bar, known as a supermarket bar where you can serve yourself bottles. Interestingly, according to the 19-year-old owner, such bars are quite common in China. I also found the atmosphere perfect for people-watching, observing young Chinese socializing and mingling.
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