I've said my goodbyes, taken in those last bowls of noodles and baskets of dumplings and left China. Suddenly all the little nuisances of Chinese culture and cravings I had for all things western have subsided and I'm in reverse culture shock. This year in China was one of the more valuable experiences in my life and I am taking away with it friendships, a deeper cultural understanding and countless memories. This slide show is from my last little trip through Yunnan in July. I visited the Tibetan town of Zhongdian, or more commonly known as Shangri-La. This is perhaps my favorite place in China with its awesome setting at the edge of the Himalayas, the detailed architecture and the humble and colorful Tibetan people.
I miss you China, but new adventures await and one day I will be back. For anyone who likes to travel, I urge you to visit China and experience the incredible culture, intricate history and vast landscape of this country. It will change you.
4 comments:
Great photos from Zhongdian.
There's more info about the area at www.travelpod.com/travel-blog/happysheep/shangri-la-la/tpod.html
Thank you, Jade, for the chronicles of your life in China. I have very much enjoyed living it vicariously through your writing and pictures. We think of you often, and wish you all the best.
Love always,
Tana
Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!
chinamusing.blogspot.com; You saved my day again.
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