Lunar New Years Extravaganza: Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡)

Tiger Leaping Gorge is a World Heritage Site carved into the mountains by the Yangtze River north of Lijiang. Being a WHS, you better recognize it’s worth visiting compared to those anemic “scenic spots” that every county in China has. Many people go on an overnight trek through the trail system, and wind up either [...]

Fun at the Airport

When I first came to China back in the day, I had the pleasure of flying domestically a few times. I was amazed at how quick and efficient the service was, and how the flights left exactly as the time on the ticket was printed. How foolish I was. I would say that flying in [...]