While running at Taifeng Park near my hotel over the weekend, I chanced upon this man who was squatting (yeah, that's Chinese talent for you) over his dog for at least 20 mins, lovingly brushing the long coat of his panting dog. The dog was completely enjoying the massage, and willingly let his master lift …
Oh no… it’s here.
See this billboard of rolling green grass stretching into endless blue skies? Yup, today is exactly NOT what Tianjin looks like. The day I dreaded most has arrived - the day of a sweltering summer. I stepped out of my fantastic air-conditioned hotel today just to go to the bank across the street, but just …
China’s best-kept Alpine Secret.
This is Changbaishan 长白山, or the Everwhite Mountain. Isn't this stunning? Really reminds me of a snow-white version of Mount Rinjani in Lombok.  It's actually not very high (2,799m), but is snow-capped all year round. Jilin Province is far northeast of China. Changbaishan is one of the least …
Little Roots in China 