rachel meets china

• Holiday in Sanya: The "Hawaii of China" 3 months ago Sanya is a beautiful coastal city in southern Hainan, an island and province in China that is often called the Hawaii of China because of its beautiful beaches and tropical weather. After 5 years of living in China I finally took a trip here and enjoyed the warm weather, fantastic seafood, and...
• Suzhou: The Venice of the East 5 months ago Suzhou, located in the Jiangsu Province of China, is often called the “Venice of the East” because of it’s many water canals and bridges around the city! In fact, more than 42% of the city is covered in water. Built in 514 BC, this city has a history of more than 2,000 years and is […]
• Laolongtou (Old Dragon's Head): Where the Great Wall Meets the Sea 5 months ago Did you know there’s a section of the Great Wall right by the ocean? This section is where the Great Wall begins! It’s called the Old Dragon’s Head (Laolongtou 老龙头) because of its appearance. It’s just 2.5 hours away from Beijing in Hebei Province, so it’s a perfect day trip to see...
• 5 Years of Living in China as an American Expat 6 months ago Hi, I’m Rachel! I’m 27 years old and I’m an American who has been living in China for 5 years. To celebrate my 5 year China-versary, I wanted to reflect on the past few years and some of my favorite memories and important moments that have happened here in China. During my time here I’ve:...
• Beijing Temple of Heaven 6 months ago The Temple of Heaven is one of the most famous temples in Beijing, and probably one of the most recognizable temples in China. Located in the southeastern part of Beijing, the Temple of Heaven is made up of a complex of imperial religious buildings. During the Qing and Ming dynasties Emperors would...

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