Baiyun Mountain literal translation: White Cloud Mountain. Its name was derived from the GORGEOUS ‘sea of clouds’ as viewed from the summit.
Baiyun Mountain, Guangzhou 白云山
Category: China
I was an expat in Shanghai 2007 to 2015. Sort of my home away from home? China has a large variety of tourism. I am trying my best to share them all.
Fire massage, Guangzhou
This was part of a massage package. It all sounded very ‘safe’. My brother and I decided to try this exotic sounding package together. Setting knees on fire was only… Read More
8 things I miss Shanghai
Caught the nostalgia bug today while visiting Hong Kong. It has been 2 years since I’ve officially left Shanghai! Those 8 crazy years in Mordor (locals called it ‘modu’ 魔都). Shanghai was… Read More
Gourmet in Summer Palace – Aman, Beijing
Gourmet Chinese food enjoyed within the Summer Palace itself. This ass-kicking hotel restaurant had it all going – the traditional deco, the service, the ambience and the location. Different from… Read More
Ancient Chinese make over – Shanghai
Besides Maiko-san, I have also tried the Tang dynasty Chinese make over 🙂 I must say, although I could breath better in these outfits, my neck got all the pressure.… Read More
Great Wall… when there is nobody – Beijing, China
Mutianyu 慕田峪 萬里長城 in December was just great. Quiet and not that many people – less than 100? This was my 4th time up on the Great Wall and by far the quietest I’ve… Read More