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Chinese Buffet

by Kelly Amabile


Chinese Buffet is a 20-part travelogue that dishes up one woman's first taste of China. Join Kelly Amabile on a three-week urban tour that includes stays at a hutong hostel in Beijing,  an expat home in Shanghai, and a Hyatt in Xi'an. Daytrips to Suzhou and the Great Wall are also featured, as well as helpful hints about visiting city museums, parks and shopping markets. This mixed-bag of personal perspective and practical travel tips may serve to inspire other travelers to take their first look at China too.

Series Introduction:

An Empty Plate

Beijing:

One Week in the 'Jing
Truly Immersed in Beijing
Beijing's 365 Day Countdown Begins
Hou Hai by Boat
Hutong Hostel and Great Wall Hike
Remembering Ritan Park
Contemplation at the Temples

The Bookworm Grows in China

Shanghai:

Day Train to Shanghai
Relocation to Shanghai
Child's Eye View of China
Darling Dumplings
Shanghai Shopping
Shanghai's Culture Square

Suzhou:

Suzhou Museum and Gardens

Xi'an:

Excursion Day One
Excursion Day Two

Series Conclusion:

The Visit is Over

An Air China Ending

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