The Chinese New Year begins with a blank slate, in the heavens and within our hearts and homes. Determined by the Chinese lunar calendar, it is the date of the new moon that usually falls between mid-January and mid-February of our Western Gregorian calendar. Next Monday, January 23, ushers in the Year of the Dragon. [...]
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Off the Predictable Path in China
For many visitors to China, a predicatable pattern of tourism has been established over the years. Perhaps its the overwhelming size of Asia’s largest nation or the seeming impenetrability of its language that keeps travelers from venturing off the beaten path. Whatever the case, most travelers and tour companies stick with the “triangle formula” – a very [...]
Asia’s Secret Gardens
An escape. A place to meditate. A painter’s inspiration. No matter how you characterize a garden, the important thing is that you visit one. Breathe in the fresh air, relish the silence, recharge your batteries. Get your daily dose of green (or autumnal orange or spring pastels) at these hidden Asian spaces.
