Historic doors two.
Historic doors two.
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Farewell to Beijing.
Farewell to Beijing.
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Onto Sichuan ('four rivers'). Our guide in the capital Chengdu, and beyond, was young Dodo. She was from the 'Yi' ethnic minority.
Onto Sichuan ('four rivers'). Our guide in the capital Chengdu, and beyond, was young Dodo. She was from the 'Yi' ethnic minority.
0 2021/06/08 15:18:26
Dodo took us to the Sanxingdue museum, which focuses on the mysterious Shu people. Ancient alien visitation is one theory attached to this 4,000 year-old civilization and its bronze mask relics seem to reinforce that perception.
Dodo took us to the Sanxingdue museum, which focuses on the mysterious Shu people. Ancient alien visitation is one theory attached to this 4,000 year-old civilization and its bronze mask relics seem to reinforce that perception.
0 2021/06/08 15:20:57
Many other ethnic minorities are seen across China, but which ones are accurately portrayed seemed unclear. We sometimes got the impression that Han women were employed to dress up then pose as a minority, and in at least one case (Pingan), I have since seen the same young woman from there modelling a totally different ethnic tribe's costumes for a travel agency website.
Many other ethnic minorities are seen across China, but which ones are accurately portrayed seemed unclear. We sometimes got the impression that Han women were employed to dress up then pose as a minority, and in at least one case (Pingan), I have since seen the same young woman from there modelling a totally different ethnic tribe's costumes for a travel agency website.
0 2021/06/08 15:24:34
Dodo also took us to the Giant Panda research centre. Some visitors paid an extra fee to hold the babies.
Dodo also took us to the Giant Panda research centre. Some visitors paid an extra fee to hold the babies.
0 2021/06/08 15:28:22
Mrs Z and I visited the Renmin Tea House, a lakeside haven in People's Park. Our choice from the menu was Stone Mountain Heming jasmine green tea. The tea doctor waiter used a long-spouted copper pot and we adhered to the local norm of tapping one's table with two fingers to indicate whether more hot water was desired after drinking the first serving. The tables were turned there: curious locals came over a few times to take our photos!
Mrs Z and I visited the Renmin Tea House, a lakeside haven in People's Park. Our choice from the menu was Stone Mountain Heming jasmine green tea. The tea doctor waiter used a long-spouted copper pot and we adhered to the local norm of tapping one's table with two fingers to indicate whether more hot water was desired after drinking the first serving. The tables were turned there: curious locals came over a few times to take our photos!
0 2021/06/08 15:30:49
This tourist was having his ears cleaned by a wandering specialist. He used various scoops, prongs and feathery brushes to probe, with a cool tuning fork conclusion. Doiiiing!
This tourist was having his ears cleaned by a wandering specialist. He used various scoops, prongs and feathery brushes to probe, with a cool tuning fork conclusion. Doiiiing!
0 2021/06/08 15:36:52
Sticking with the bodywork theme: after tea, we had some reflexology and shiatsu treatments at a nearby clinic. One soaks one's feet in a hot herbal mix beforehand. Note that Sichuan food is also regarded as medicine. Local cooking ('chuancai') can often include the notorious, tiny pepper from the prickly ash ('hua jiao'). They are incredibly HOT--you have no idea.
Sticking with the bodywork theme: after tea, we had some reflexology and shiatsu treatments at a nearby clinic. One soaks one's feet in a hot herbal mix beforehand. Note that Sichuan food is also regarded as medicine. Local cooking ('chuancai') can often include the notorious, tiny pepper from the prickly ash ('hua jiao'). They are incredibly HOT--you have no idea.
0 2021/06/08 15:38:49
A moon bridge symbolized how we both felt after the treatments. A building on fire symbolized how we felt after consuming some 'mapo dofu' ('old man's bean curd') with chilis. Gotta admit that the incendiary food actually did go some ways towards conquering both of our colds. NEXT: Jiuzhaigou et al.
A moon bridge symbolized how we both felt after the treatments. A building on fire symbolized how we felt after consuming some 'mapo dofu' ('old man's bean curd') with chilis. Gotta admit that the incendiary food actually did go some ways towards conquering both of our colds. NEXT: Jiuzhaigou et al.
0 2021/06/08 15:41:12
'Beautiful' is a tired word, but it certainly applies to Jiuzhaigou park in northern Sichuan. Not for nothing was it partnered with Yosemite. The superb landscape includes waterfalls, forest and especially, colourful lakes--the official website blew our minds with its outstanding imagery.
'Beautiful' is a tired word, but it certainly applies to Jiuzhaigou park in northern Sichuan. Not for nothing was it partnered with Yosemite. The superb landscape includes waterfalls, forest and especially, colourful lakes--the official website blew our minds with its outstanding imagery.
0 2021/06/08 18:52:42
Changhai lake aka Long lake.
Changhai lake aka Long lake.
0 2021/06/08 18:55:47
Shuzeng lake's partly-submerged trees.
Shuzeng lake's partly-submerged trees.
0 2021/06/08 18:57:05
Typical submerged log in Peacock river.
Typical submerged log in Peacock river.
0 2021/06/08 18:58:32
The park has decent infrastructure but the throngs are massive. More than once, groups tried to elbow us out of the way.
The park has decent infrastructure but the throngs are massive. More than once, groups tried to elbow us out of the way.
0 2021/06/08 18:59:45
Pearl Shoals waterfalls.
Pearl Shoals waterfalls.
0 2021/06/08 19:01:23
as above
as above
0 2021/06/08 19:01:58
Fod'ors lake.
Fod'ors lake.
0 2021/06/08 19:02:36
Tour guide gal. One may instead utilize the park bus system without a guide, as we did, but it pays to do your homework and familiarize yourself with both wings of Jiuzhaigou's 'Y'-shaped form.
Tour guide gal. One may instead utilize the park bus system without a guide, as we did, but it pays to do your homework and familiarize yourself with both wings of Jiuzhaigou's 'Y'-shaped form.
0 2021/06/08 19:03:15
The local Minshen mountains.
The local Minshen mountains.
0 2021/06/08 19:06:36
Many Qiang Tibetans live in the area, which is on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau.
Many Qiang Tibetans live in the area, which is on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau.
0 2021/06/08 19:07:39
Tibetan mask.
Tibetan mask.
0 2021/06/08 19:09:33
Fall foliage made augmented the scenic attraction.
Fall foliage made augmented the scenic attraction.
0 2021/06/08 19:10:39
Panda lake.
Panda lake.
0 2021/06/08 19:11:47
White stupa pagoda.
White stupa pagoda.
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Prayer flags.
Prayer flags.
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More prayer flags.
More prayer flags.
0 2021/06/08 19:16:19
The return of the son of prayer flags.
The return of the son of prayer flags.
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Tibetan tiger painting.
Tibetan tiger painting.
0 2021/06/08 19:19:01
Tibetan portrait painting.
Tibetan portrait painting.
0 2021/06/08 19:19:33
Tibetan demon.
Tibetan demon.
0 2021/06/08 19:20:20
Carved yak bone with symbols.
Carved yak bone with symbols.
0 2021/06/08 19:20:53
Tibetan belt.
Tibetan belt.
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Water-wheel.
Water-wheel.
0 2021/06/08 19:24:15
Dreamy lady.
Dreamy lady.
0 2021/06/08 19:24:44
Tibetan culture.
Tibetan culture.
0 2021/06/08 19:25:34
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