I mentioned my China travels in passing since I’ve had this blog, but since it’s almost the two year anniversary of that trip, I wanted to take a stroll down memory lane.
In Spring 2016, I spent two weeks doing a tour of China as a graduation gift to myself. I visited Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai. I fell head over heels for Hangzhou: I loved idyllic West Lake and all of the luxury experiences you could have in the city. That doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy Beijing or Shanghai: I loved them, too! But there was something so tranquil about Hangzhou: it was a relaxing location.
Anyhoo, Beijing was full of history (yes, I visited the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City) and I enjoyed touring around and going to different shopping “hubs” here and there. Shanghai is great for shopping and had a fast-paced city feel that I found thrilling.
Here are some of my favorite photos from my China adventure. I can’t wait to return!
Beijing
Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City
The Great Wall of China
Beijing National Stadium
Hangzhou
West Lake – Lin Ying Temple and Buddha statues
Hefang Old Street
Tea plantation (I bought longjing tea there)
Shanghai
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Bronze Butterfly 