Turning the old into new decor, craft DIY with DianXi XiaoGe

BeiHai Park, JingShan Park and YuanMingYuan (Old Summer Palace). With Walk East ... Bonus film - The Temple of Heaven / TianTan - with Walk For You ...

An awesome film - don't miss it ... September trip, in 2017; charming couple. XinJiang, north west China, includes the Tien Shan and Kunlun Shan mountains, the Taklimakan Desert, and the Tarim Basin.

With Blondie in China ...

Good scenes from around BeiJing ...

With Walk For You ... OCT OH Bay : CoCo Park : UniWalk Mall : Shenzhen Shopping Malls Guide Coco Park Coco Park is a popular shopping and entertainment destination located in the Futian district of Shenzhen. It offers a wide range of retail stores, dining options, and entertainment facilities. Getting There Location: Fuhua 3rd Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, China. Public Transport: Subway: Line 1 or Line 3, Shopping Park Station, Exit C. Bus: Multiple bus lines stop near the mall, including routes 15, 64, 71, and 73. Shopping Coco Park features a variety of retail stores catering to different preferences: Fashion: Zara, H&M, Uniqlo, and local boutiques. Beauty: Sephora, Innisfree, and Watsons. Electronics: Xiaomi, Huawei. Dining Dining options at Coco Park range from casual eateries to fine dining: Western Cuisine: The Kitchen, Element Fresh, and McDonald's. Asian Cuisine: Haidilao, Ajisen Ramen. Cafes: Starbucks, Pacific Coffee. Entertainment Nightlife: Popular bars and clubs like Pepper Club and Viva. Cinema: IMAX cinema showing the latest movies. Kids' Activities: Indoor playground and toy stores. OCT Harbour (OCT OH) OCT Harbour is a high-end, waterfront shopping and entertainment complex in Shenzhen, known for its scenic views and diverse attractions. Getting There Location: Baishi Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China. Public Transport: Subway: Line 9, Shenzhen Bay Park Station, Exit E. Bus: Several bus routes serve the area, including 42, 90, 223, and B839. Shopping OCT Harbour offers a mix of luxury brands and unique boutiques: Fashion: Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and high-end Chinese designers. Beauty: Chanel, Dior, and high-end skincare stores. Home Decor: Lifestyle stores featuring international and local designs. Dining Dining at OCT Harbour is a gourmet experience with a wide range of options: Western Cuisine: The Terrace, Blue Italian Seafood & Grill. Asian Cuisine: Shunde Cuisine, various sushi and teppanyaki restaurants. Cafes: Artisan coffee shops and dessert cafes. Entertainment Aquarium: A family-friendly attraction featuring marine life exhibits. Water Show Theatre: Nightly performances combining water, light, and music. Outdoor Spaces: Beautifully landscaped areas for walking and leisure activities. Other Notable Malls in Shenzhen MixC World Location: 9189 Shennan Blvd, Futian District, Shenzhen, China. MixC World is a large shopping complex with a variety of international and local brands, dining options, and entertainment facilities, including an ice skating rink and a cinema. Sea World Location: Shekou, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China. Sea World is a vibrant area with shopping, dining, and entertainment, known for its international restaurants, bars, and the iconic Minghua ship. Conclusion Shenzhen offers a diverse and dynamic shopping experience with its array of malls, each providing unique attractions and amenities. Whether you're visiting Coco Park, OCT Harbour, or any other notable malls, you're sure to find a variety of retail, dining, and entertainment options to suit your preferences.

With China Walking Tour ...

GuiYang city, GuiZhou province, China. GuiZhou borders GuangXi to the south, YunNan to the west, SiChuan to the northwest, the municipality of ChongQing to the north, and HuNan to the east, making it a central location in some of China's most picturesque scenery ... Bonus film - XiaSi ancient town, KaiLi City, GuiZhou province ...

Or Tofu, as they say in HK / West. With chick peas, Shiitake mushrooms, chili oil and SiChuan peppercorns ... Chili oil ... Wil Yeung : Ingredients: 4 dried shiitake mushrooms 2 1/2 cups water 3 sticks green onion 1 cup canned chickpeas 1lb soft or medium firm tofu 2 pieces garlic 1 small piece ginger 1-2 tsp Sichuan peppercorns (or black peppercorns) 3 tbsp chili oil (https://youtu.be/DUDKIcYltZA) 1 tsp chili powder 2 tbsp doubanjiang (Chinese broad bean chili paste) 1 tsp cane sugar 1 tbsp soy sauce splash of rice vinegar 1 tbsp potato starch + 1 tbsp water Directions: 1. Place the dried shiitake mushrooms in a small saucepan and add in the water. Cover and bring to a boil 2. Chop the green onion. Roughly crush the chickpeas with a fork 3. When the water comes to a boil, simmer on medium for 10min 4. Drain out the tofu and carefully slice into cubes 5. Pour out and reserve the mushroom water. Cool down the mushrooms with cold water and squeeze out the liquid. Then, remove the stalks from the mushrooms and finely dice 6. Finely chop the garlic and ginger 7. Heat up a sauté pan to medium heat. Toast the peppercorns for 1min. Then, grind down the peppercorn in a pestle and mortar 8. Place the pan back onto medium heat. Add the chili oil 9. Sauté the chickpeas and mushrooms for 1-2min. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for another minute 10. Add in the chili powder, crushed peppercorn, and the doubanjiang. Give the pan a good stir, then add in the reserved mushroom water 11. Add in the cane sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Give the pan a stir 12. Make a slurry by combining the potato starch with 1 tbsp water 13. Slowly pour in the slurry while stirring 14. Add in the tofu and gently stir around them 15. Plate and garnish with the chopped green onion Bonus film - vegan Dan Dan Mian (noodles) ... Ingredients: 4 broccolini 1 large piece garlic small piece ginger 2 sticks green onion 1/2 cup canned chickpeas small bunch canned bamboo 2 tbsp white sesame paste (or tahini) 3 tbsp soy sauce 3 tbsp chili oil (https://youtu.be/DUDKIcYltZA) 1 portion Chinese wheat noodles or udon 1/2 tbsp Sichuan peppercorn drizzle of grapeseed oil 1 tsp liquid smoke 2-3 tbsp crushed roasted peanuts 1 tbsp white sesame seeds Directions: 1. Chop the broccolini into bit sized pieces. Finely chop the garlic and ginger. Chop the green onion separating the white part from the green 2. Roughly mash the chickpeas in a small bowl with a fork. Slice the canned bamboo 3. Bring a small pot of water to boil for the noodles 4. Make the sauce by combining the sesame paste, 2 tbsp soy sauce, chili oil, and the green part of the green onions 5. Boil the noodles to package instructions 6. Heat up a sauté pan on medium heat and toast the peppercorns for 45sec 7. Crush the peppercorns in a pestle and mortar. Place the pan back on the heat and drizzle some grapeseed oil 8. Add the garlic, ginger, and green onion 9. Add the broccolini and sauté for 3-4min 10. Add the chickpeas, bamboo, and liquid smoke. Sauté for 4min 11. Add the crushed peppercorns and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Give it a good stir, then turn off the heat. When the noodles are cooked, strain out the water 12. Pour the prepped sauce into the serving bowl 13. Add the noodles into the sauce and top with the sautéed veggies 14. Top with the crushed peanuts and sesame seeds ORDER YOUR SIGNED VEGAN RAMEN COOKBOOK + GET YOUR FREE E-BOOK + TAKE YOUR VEGAN SUSHI MASTERCLASS HERE: https://www.yeungmancooking.com

Visiting a few sections of the Great Wall of China near BeiJing, including 'Wild Wall' ...