Alphabetical Cities week 34: H for Huainan

Huainan, China – Beautiful building (unfortunately abandoned) in the shape of a piano, with the elevator in a violin (taken on January 28, 2019)

Dec 25, 2016 – [Sunday] WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Path

Badaling Great Wall, China, taken on December 9, 2016

Before this year, I had been to the Great Wall of China twice, in 1995 and 2004 (I don’t remember the latter but my dad insisted that we did go). This current extended China trip had to include my third visit because I wanted to experience the Great Wall at least once as a grown adult, how ever touristy it may be. The path of the Badaling Great Wall was at times rather steep and difficult to climb, but that didn’t stop the many (already very few compared to holidays!) people that were determined to conquer this section. Life sometimes takes you towards unexpected roads that take stamina and perseverance to conquer, and sometimes you’re going to need a rest. Just take a break and when you’re ready, charge on again! The rewards is in sight!

Dec 23, 2016 – [Friday] Patterns: Bird’s Nest

Beijing, China, taken on December 9, 2016

The Bird’s Nest is an iconic piece of architecture in Beijing. My trip to Beijing involved a short stop to see the Bird’s Nest, though it would have been nicer if I had been there during the evening to see it lit up!

Dec 17, 2016 – [Saturday] Is this what you call art? – A garden in Suzhou

Suzhou, China, taken on December 12, 2016

Suzhou is well known for its beautiful classic gardens and a visit to Suzhou is not complete without admiring one or two of these. The layout and decorations of each garden are intricately and elegantly designed, a true classical Chinese architectural masterpiece.

Dec 16, 2016 – [Friday] Patterns: Gate in Basel

Basel, Switzerland, taken on August 3, 2012

Watching the colourful Swiss daily life go by behind a beautiful gate in Basel during the first stop in my first Swiss trip.