Reflections from an overnight train ride from Hong Kong to Shanghai and a high-speed rail journey along China’s eastern territory
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Fleeting moments in Beijing
Pro tip: Visit Beijing when there is a major holiday as the air quality is likely to be decent with factories closed and many people out of town.
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In search of quiet in Suzhou
Suzhou is renowned for its historic classical Chinese gardens, of which less than 60 remain today. We sought out two of the city’s most famous gardens and a couple lesser known ones to see if Suzhou’s reputation as a paradise on earth holds true.
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Songbei, Harbin after dark // 松北区, 哈尔滨
Sometimes the most memorable experiences are those that you didn’t go looking for. Like the after-dark activities that we stumbled upon in Songbei, Harbin’s central business district.
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Shenyang 沈阳: Little Korea town at Xita
Shenyang’s Xita Street (a.k.a. Little Korea Town) features a North Korean-owned restaurant staffed by women from the DPRK. Expect an entertaining albeit kitsch dining experience complete with lively song and dance in Korean and Mandarin!
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Shenyang 沈阳: Imperial capital turned industrial pioneer
Located in northeast China, Shenyang has a rich cultural history. It was the former imperial capital of the Qing Dynasty as well as one of the cities that led China’s industrial revolution.
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One summer night in Sapporo // 札幌, 北海道
One summer night in Sapporo where we stumbled upon the Hokkaido Bon dance and automated multi-storey car parks.
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Objectifs
I enjoy uncovering everyday stories and talking to strangers. Dense urban cities fascinate me as there are many stories hidden within the concrete buildings and others waiting to be discovered in the streets.
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Cliff notes from Shakotan Peninsula, Hokkaido // 積丹半島, 北海道
Hokkaido is an island that continually surprises me with its bountiful nature and rustic beauty. While my visit to the Shakotan Peninsula was brief compared to other parts on Hokkaido, its dramatic coastline left a deep impression on me.
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Angelina Hue 