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64Dongwu Silk Factory and Store
by kjscrafts
While in Shanghai, we went to a silk factory after we had seen the tai chi outfits worn by those who taught us tai chi. Many in our group were interested in buying silk outfits. When we first arrived at the... published 16 months ago
48Best Western Beijing
by kjscrafts
I found my room at the Best Western Beijing very spacious. I had two chairs with a small table, a desk with another chair, two dressers with a television on top of one, a closet, and a king-size bed. The... published 17 months ago
69Tiananmen Square
by kjscrafts
Tiananmen Square is the world’s largest public square. Where the square is now located used to be the quarters for the Imperial Guard, and the rice and wood storage for the imperial kitchen. The area... published 17 months ago
52Shaghai Lunch
by kjscrafts
One afternoon we got to experience the most authentic and delicious Chinese meal. Can you think of a better way to have an authentic meal than having one made by a local and served in their house? Well, I... published 16 months ago
53Summer Palace
by kjscrafts
The Summer Palace began as the Gold Mountain Traveling Palace in the 12th century. At that time, water was diverted from the Jade Spring to form the Gold Sea, which was the beginning of the lake that is now... published 17 months ago
53Windsor Evergreen Hotel
by kjscrafts
In Shanghai, I stayed at the Windsor Evergreen Hotel. The rooms were rather small—mine especially, because I was sharing with two others. There was only two feet of space between the end of the beds and... published 15 months ago
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56Zhouzhuang: Chinese Venice
by kjscrafts
The city of Zhouzhuang is about 25 miles outside of Shanghai, but it resembles the Italian city of Venice on the other side of the globe. It is known as China’s first water town (there are a few others... published 16 months ago
57Beijing Zoo
by kjscrafts
I found the Beijing Zoo pretty unimpressive, but that may be more attributed to our guides rushing us through than to the actual looks of the zoo. Parts of the zoo itself, though, were rather overgrown. I felt... published 17 months ago
59Shanghai Museum
by kjscrafts
The Shanghai Museum is built to resemble an ancient bronze ding, which is a three-legged food vessel used for cooking and serving. The exhibits include Ancient Chinese Bronze, Ancient Chinese Jade,... published 16 months ago
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