Sichuan BlogThe Sichuan Blog provides summarized information from my Sichuan website. Changes and new additions will be shown as I provide more information, particularly after my frequent visits to Sichuan and Chongqing. The Terracotta Soldiers - see these terra cotta warriors of Xian that guarded thSee the terracotta soldiers who have been guarding the first Emperor of China. The terracotta warrior, part of a great terracotta army, has been on the job for over 2000 years. Some are worse for wear Xian China - one of the best Chinese cities for one of your China vacationsXian China is a thriving city that typifies modern China but retains its ancient heritage. So much to enjoy! Chinese Guide Julie - a great Chengdu tour guide!My Chinese Guide Julie is a wonderful Chinese travel guide in Chengdu. She will show you sights that you may not otherwise see. Her local knowledge makes your stay in Chengdu much more rewarding. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Chinese Guide Julie - a great Chengdu tour guide!" Interesting Chinese holidays from Chengdu!Wonderful Chinese holidays can be launched from Chengdu Sichuan. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Interesting Chinese holidays from Chengdu!" Explore Chinese Poetry at the home of China’s greatest poet!Chinese poetry on display in the Du Fu Poems at Du Fus Cottage. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Explore Chinese Poetry at the home of China’s greatest poet!" See the Buddhist Temple at Wenshu.A magnificent Buddhist Temple is located within the Wenshu Monastery in Chengdu. Splendid gardens, marvelous buildings and a superb vegetarian restaurant make it an interesting place to visit. Permalink -- click for full blog post "See the Buddhist Temple at Wenshu." Great Shopping in China at Chengdu!Enjoy fantastic shopping in Chengdu. There is great shopping from modern Western to traditional Chinese shops. Shopping in China has never been better! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Great Shopping in China at Chengdu!" The mighty Yangtze River - one of the world's great rivers!The mighty Yangtze River flows west to east across China. Modern cities, historical cities, temples, river cruises and lots more to see. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The mighty Yangtze River - one of the world's great rivers!" See the Amazing Three Gorges and the Gigantic Dam!The Three Gorges is an area of magnificent natural beauty. The Three Gorges dam is a gigantic man made structure. Have a look! Permalink -- click for full blog post "See the Amazing Three Gorges and the Gigantic Dam!" Great Chinese Massage in Chongqing!A Chinese massage is special and relaxing. Try one! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Great Chinese Massage in Chongqing!" Great Chinese Bars in Chongqing!Chinese bars are quite unique and good fun. Check out some bars in Chongqing! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Great Chinese Bars in Chongqing!" Great Shopping in China at Chongqing!There is great shopping in China everywhere. Chongqing shopping is no exception - in fact fewer tourists means better bargains! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Great Shopping in China at Chongqing!" Pictures of ChinaI have taken many pictures of China while living there. These pictures are the best and most unusual ones I have. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Pictures of China" Xian Airport - a modern China air hub.Xian Airport is new, modern and easy to get to. Travel to Xian China is easily done through this modern airport. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Xian Airport - a modern China air hub." Meet Chinese girls and women in Sichuan!Chinese girls and women are very friendly and often willing to help foreigners. They enjoy the interaction with Western people. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Meet Chinese girls and women in Sichuan!" Meet the Chinese People of Sichuan!Enjoy the company of the Chinese people of Sichuan. They are very friendly and curious about Western life. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Meet the Chinese People of Sichuan!" Learn about Chinese Religion.Discover Chinese religion. It exists and has a rich history which continues today. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Learn about Chinese Religion." Chinese Pagodas in Xian are magnificent!Chinese Pagodas in Xian are superb. See a wonderful Chinese pagoda such as the Wild Goose Pagoda. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Chinese Pagodas in Xian are magnificent!" The China Great Wall - this ancient city wall of Xian is the last Chinese wall!See the China Great Wall said my Chinese friend. I thought she meant the Great Wall of China. But she meant the city wall of Xian. The city wall of Xian is the only functioning chinese wall left. Travel advice for Sichuan and ChinaGet some travel advice for travelling around Sichuan and indeed China. Knowing some of these things may make your trip more enjoyable and satisfying! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Travel advice for Sichuan and China" The Year of the Dog (2018)Find out about the person born in the Year of the Dog. Learn why such people are so loyal and forgiving! Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Year of the Dog (2018)" The Year of the Rooster (2017)Find out about the person born in the Year of the Rooster. Learn why such people are so cocky! Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Year of the Rooster (2017)" The Year of the Sheep (2015)Find out about the person born in the Year of the Sheep. Learn why such people are very fashionable but easily lead! Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Year of the Sheep (2015)" Go to Xian to meet the Terracotta Warriors!Visit Xian to see the Unesco World Heritage listed Terracotta Warriors. Also see the Muslim Quarters and walk the chinese wall around the city. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Go to Xian to meet the Terracotta Warriors!" See the Dujiangyan Ancient Irrigation centreSee the ancient irrigation centre at Dujiangyan. It is one of the oldest in the world. Explore this scenic mountainous area with its beautiful river and water irrigation diversions. Permalink -- click for full blog post "See the Dujiangyan Ancient Irrigation centre" Leshan - the place to see the Giant Buddha.Go to Leshan to see the giant Buddha Statue – the biggest in the world. Explore the wonderful mountain park with all its statues, temples, gardens and scenic views. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Leshan - the place to see the Giant Buddha." Chinese New Year ActivitiesThe Chinese New Year activities that occur are amazing, more so than in Western countries. Have a look at how the Chinese celebrate the Chinese New Year. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Chinese New Year Activities" Learn about Chinese beliefs!Chinese beliefs are very interesting. The Chinese are really quite superstitious. Knowing about theses beliefs will help you understand the Chinese. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Learn about Chinese beliefs!" Learn about Chinese culture in Sichuan!Learn about Chinese culture. Even a little knowledge will make your trip to China much more rewarding. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Learn about Chinese culture in Sichuan!" Sichuan - a marvellous part of China!A westerner's experience of Sichuan after living there for two years and return visits. Learn about this fascinating part of the world! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sichuan - a marvellous part of China!"
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