Just back from Datong. I need to go meet a friend, though, but here are a few thoughts: Datong, briefly: It’s nasty and dirty. China is, in general, but Datong is nasty and dirty in a different way. Shanxi is infamous for its coal mines, and the dust from the coal supposedly blankets the whole […]
Actually, there isn’t anything ! about Qingdao. Wait, no, there is one thing, and here it is: The one good thing about Qingdao: I found an ice cream place that serves ice cream on a waffle cone — three delicious scoops for only six kuai! And on our last night, I tried to get some […]
A rather unfortunate fact: My favorite part about my mini-holiday to Dandong was the hotel I stayed at. Crowne Plaza Dandong was probably one of the best things I’ve ever treated myself to. This is not a slight on Dandong (the town was fun), but Beijing has been rather rough on me. I think I’ve […]
First impressions: Dandong feels like the Myrtle Beach of China, complete with waterfront seafood restaurants and an island with a small amusement park. There are bright neon lights at night, a road and walkway along the river and lots of public spaces. It is in these public spaces where Dandong comes alive. Many groups of […]
I’m off to Dandong in a few hours, so I thought I’d best start preparing for my trip! According to Wikipedia, it’s a coastal city in Liaoning Province at the mouth of the Yalu River delta, which means it touches the Yellow Sea, East China Sea and Korean Bay. This makes it an important port, […]
What a weekend! Work kept us busy with all these fun activities. Thursday night was our karaoke/office “Idol” competition (First #1) — which I am proud to say, my roommate has made it to the final round based on his performance of Stray Cats’ “Stray Cat Strut.” Then Friday afternoon, we boarded a bus to […]