ShangHai 上海, HangZhou 杭州 and SuZhou 苏州

Truth lies in being able to see 'what is', without preconception. No what 'I already know' or what 'should be'. First, must come clear sight of that what is (the solution always lies within the question). Is one a figment of the past, and conditioning, or really alive in the present moment? Half blind or of clear sight ? With Jiddu Krishnamurti ... Bonus film - with Alan Watts - on Being There, rather than merely Passing By ...

Sticker Travel visit PanJiaYuan curio market, join the fun at the Temple of Heaven park, then head over to ShiChaHai to relax in a lakeside bar at QianHai ...

Including TianMu Lake 天目湖 ...

With Chinese Street View ...

The three lakes here - XiHai, HouHai and QianHai - were where boats from HangZhou would dock after travelling the Grand Canal. There are still some hutongs in this area, just north of BeiHai Park, which has become a lively destination, especially in the evenings around the lakes.

GuangXi province. With a great song too :)

Summer residence of the emperors from the mid-Ming to Qing dynasties. Now a delightful public park / museum and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

With XiaoQianFeng ...

YuYuan Garden ... XinTianDi ... NanJing Road ... The Bund (WaiTan) ...