A few minutes walk from Senado Square in central Macau are the magnificent ruins of St. Paul’s Cathedral (Ruínas de São Paulo, 大三巴牌坊). Built around 1600, it’s been said to be among the biggest one in Asia during the time.
Macau – Saint Dominic’s Church
Not too far away from Senado Square is the very picturous Saint Dominic’s Church (Igreja de São Domingos, 玫瑰堂). Finally on familiar grounds in China, I went in to meet my old pals from Jerusalem – Jesus, Maria, John and
Macau – Europe meets Las Vegas in China
Macau is a fascinating place. With a surreal mixture of European Portuguese architecture next to monstrous shiny world-class casinos in a Chinese atmosphere, it all gets quite overwhelming. Somehow, those striking contrasts co-exists in Macau in an appealing balance. Last
China Folk Cultural Village Shenzhen – Chinese Minorities & Cultures
Located at the Overseas Chinese Town in Shenzhen is the China Folk Cultural Village, taking you through China’s minorities cultures. I’ll start off with one of the really impressive shows they run on the park showing a live battle
“Splendid China” Shenzhen – Around China in 80 Minutes
Seeing China has never been easier. Splendid China Folk Culture Village in Shenzhen promises to deliver the highlights of China with a walkable amusement park. Splendid China exhibits mini-versions of all the main natural and historical attractions of China.
Bian lian – Sichuan’s Face Changing Mask Performing Art
Based in China’s Sichuan province and originally performed as part of Chinese Opera is the beautiful performing art of face-mask changing – Bian Lian (变脸, 變臉, Biàn Liǎn). Watch this next routine I recorded in a Sichuan cuisine restaurant called
Guangzhou’s Chimelong Paradise Biggest Amusement Park in China
The Guangzhou Chimelong Paradise Amusement Park is, as of 2009, China’s biggest wildest amusement park, and that’s saying alot. A local friend invited me for a day of fun and play and it was absolutely terrific! (post includes a
Guangzhou’s Most Scenic Spot : Baiyun White Cloud Mountain
If you want to have a look of Guangzhou from above, Baiyun – White Cloud Mountain is the place you need to go. There’s a cable care that takes you up to almost the top where you can chill out,
Chinese Academics : Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center University Town
A friend I know from my Taiwan days who is now at Hawaii University was invited to teach Finance at Guangzhou. It was very interesting to hear some of the cross cultural observations of the local Chinese students ("but, teacher,
Chinese Censorship and China’s Online Netizens Social Movements
Outline Internet has revolutionized the way people communicate and act together as a group, theoretically allowing more power to individuals and groups to access information, share thoughts and promote personal and social agenda. China has also seen tremendous penetration of