The hills around the China / New Territories Hong Kong border are covered in tombs. Much of the area is inaccessible, except on foot. The departed wanted to be buried in their homeland, China, but that practice was not permitted. They were interred by their loved ones as close as physically possible:On the green hills,…
Tag: Shenzhen
busted busker
As I was waiting to meet friends for lunch I wandered to Sea World (hai shang shi jie). No, there are no killer whales or dolphins. Sea World is Shenzhen’s expat hang-out, an outdoor mallish area of international restaurants and shops. The centerpiece of Sea World is an old French-built cruise ship (seized for narcotics…
Bao’an: Out with the (sort of) old
From 300,000 to 12 million in 28 years, it’s staggering to consider. Buildings are now coming down, making way for the new.
street fruit
Fruit vendor, Bao’an District, Shenzhen, China. Sorry Captain and Tennille, I could not find a pineapple song. Captured: March 29, 2008.
ESL in China: First days – Looking down
I don’t remember much about that Sunday, looking back after three years. It was cold, I recall, much colder than I thought it should be in a sub-tropical area. I huddled in my apartment, on the thin-padded wooden sofa.
Looking back after 3 years as an ESL Teacher in China
I sat outside the Shenzhen ferry terminal, Guangdong Province, the People’s Republic of China – ready to teach ESL to Chinese school kids.
following the follower
Maybe that’s my attraction to China, and China Travel. Temples, tombs, and houses that hold the energy of the generations…
Shenzhen Photo: Horse King
From the horse battle show at Splendid China Theme Park in Shenzhen, China.
Shenzhen Photo: Downtown at night
Downtown Shenzhen China is sometime to see at night. A city of 12 million is a vibrant place to live.
kejia kitchen
The kitchen in a traditional kejia home, at the Crane Lake Kejia Cultural Center, Longgang District, Shenzhen, China. Stay tuned for an article and images.