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Things to do in Hangzhou
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meganeaves
Overview - From West Lake to Fei Lai Feng Mountain, Hangzhou is undoubtedly one of the most naturally beautiful places in China. Today, you’ll have the chance to see serene lakeside greenery, quiet Buddhist grottos and spectacular peak views.
Breakfast - Today, you’ll start your morning with a traditional Chinese breakfast of congee (boiled rice porridge), youtiao (deep-fried crullers) and baozi (steamed pork buns) from one of the many roadside vendors near your hotel.
Morning - First on your schedule today are stops at several scenic spots in Hangzhou’s southern hills. Stone steps and ancient archways comprise the path to Hupao (Tiger) Spring, which takes its name from a myth about two tigers that dug a deep hole, unearthing the spring. Next, you’ll visit the Lingyin Temple to view the ornate carvings in the Buddhis grottoes located there.
Lunch - Stop for lunch at a small restaurant in one of the many villages that lie in the continue reading ...
Tags: Hiking, lake, moon, Mountains
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Things to do in Queenstown
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meganeaves
Queenstown is the essential New Zealand mountain resort town. It is chock full of activities for every taste – from bungee jumping to lakeside relaxation. The recent influx of celebrities and high rollers has brought fashion and culture to Queenstown, making it a great place to go shopping. If you’re looking for Aspen Down Under, Queenstown is the place for you. continue reading ...
Tags: lake, Shopping, Mountains
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Things to do in Santa Fe
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meganeaves
Most people think of Santa Fe as being a desert, but it is actually home of one of New Mexico’s best ski resorts. During the wintertime, skiers flock from all over the world to enjoy Santa Fe’s fantastic mountains and the light, powdery snow that is only found in an arid climate. Today, we’ll hit the slopes, Santa Fe style! continue reading ...
Tags: Skiing, Mountains, snow, outdoors
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Things to do in Hong Kong
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meganeaves
Hong Kong. A megopolis of the first degree. An adult’s playground. Everything you have heard about Hong Kong is true. It’s a glitzy, glamorous, seedy, hard, thriving concrete jungle with just about anything you could want or imagine. One day is not nearly enough to explore Hong Kong, but we’ll try to get to some of the major sites like Victoria Peak and 10,000 Buddhas Monastery today. continue reading ...
Tags: monastery, tram, Mountains, bars, Shopping
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Things to do in Boulder
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jill
Who doesn't love Boulder? The main shopping street ends right at the mountains, the mountains are gorgeous, and there's a fabulous Buddhist University to end the day with intellectual stimulation. continue reading ...
Tags: Mountains, Shopping, Tea
Posted 1 year ago
in