A Glimpse of Chongqing’s Past, Present, and Future
A recent weekend in Chongqing gave me a glimpse of what this unique city’s past and present look like.
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The Development of Chengdu: Interview with Journalist Michiel Hulshof
After publishing a book on the development of cities in Central and Western China, what does Michiel Hulshof think about Chengdu? I ask him in this interview.
Chengdu Travel Videos: Mind, Body, and Spirit
Last fall I spent six weeks working with a video production crew to tell the story of Chengdu. We ended up with three shorts: Mind, Body and Spirit, that present an inspiring picture of Chengdu’s culture, people and traditions.
Photos: Tibetan Temple in the Fall
The Moms and I followed my good friend Zhuang deep into the hills west of Chengdu on a day trip in search of golden gingko trees. We found them surrounding a Buddhist temple.
Harvest Season: What Really Happens When a Tourist Town Blows Up
Author Chris Taylor will be in Chengdu this weekend talking about his new novel, Harvest Season, an up close and unforgiving look at life in a town that is moving from traveler’s haven to tourist trap.
How to Call Friends and Family Overseas for Free
I remember buying international phone cards to call overseas when I first arrived in China. It was slow and annoying. Fortunately, there’s a much better way that might even be free for you.