My China trips
China (14): A Journey to Sacred Buddhist Mountains, January 4 – 15, 2013
Last 3 Days in Beijing
China (13): A Journey to Sacred Buddhist Mountains, January 4 – 15, 2013
2 Days in Jiuhua Shan
China (12): A Journey to Sacred Buddhist Mountains, January 4 – 15, 2013
3 Days in Putuo Shan, Asoka Temple and Tiantong Temple
China (11): A Journey to Sacred Buddhist Mountains, January 4 – 15, 2013
I have been Ermei Shan 峨嵋山and Wuitai Shan 五台山 and always want to visit the remaining two sacred Buddhist Mountains namely Putuo Shan普陀山 and Jiuhua Shan 九華山. I flied to Ningbo寧波and visited Putuo Shan and two famous temples of the Chan sect of Chinese Buddhism. I then travelled by bus to Jiuhau Shan. Finally … Continue reading
Taiwan November 26-29, 2012
The 35th anniversary gathering of my Social Work Class will be held in Taiwan next July. I had no intention to visit Taipei before this occasion till my neighbour Jocelyn persuaded me to go with her. This is the only trip I have taken against my wish since my retirement.
China (9): Heilongjiang June 16 -23, 2012
Mohe County 漠河縣 in Heilongjiang Province黑龍江省is said to be the only place for viewing aurora北極光 in China. A Northern Lights Festival 北極光節 is held annually in Mohe on the date of the Summer Solstice夏至and it is claimed that aurora can be seen around that time. I was puzzled by such claim and decided to make … Continue reading
China (8):Nanjing, Xidi & Hangzhou October 9-16, 2011
I have been travelling on my own most of the time as my friends are still working. This time I was delighted to travel with three old friends. It turned out to be a great blessing as I suddenly had back pains and could hardly carry my suitcase. I abandoned my plan to make a … Continue reading
China (7): Sichuan September 14-29, 2011
Sichuan 四川 meaning four rivers is also known as the ‘Heaven’s Granary’ 天府之国’. It has an area of 485,000 square kilometers and a population of over 80 million. It provides the natural habit for pandas and is known for its rich history, culture, cuisine, stunning landscape and scenery. I took the Sichuan-Tibet Highway and … Continue reading