Weishan 巍山: two noodle marvels
There are several unique culinary traditions in Weishan. It’s worth to mention two different local kinds of noodles: one made from wheat and one from rice. #1. The marvel of wheat Yī gēn miàn 一根面, or “one noodle”, is exactly what the name suggests: one …
Weishan 巍山
This is one of my favorite Yunnanese old towns. I have visited dozens of different ancient towns all over China and this one stands out. Okay, it has less interesting buildings than for example Lijiang, its location is less impressive than that of Fenghuang, there …
Zhongshan Snack Street, Nanning
I love markets, especially outdoor ones, especially with seafood. So photogenic! This is Zhongshan Snack Street 中山路小吃街 in Nanning 南宁, the capital of Guangxi. See that white thingy with black spots? It is a rare and really mysterious food item. I’ve been unsuccessfully trying to …
Macau. Rua do Campo
Rua do Campo (水坑尾街) is a busy street situated east from the old and west from the new part of Macau. I set my foot in this area to find a restaurant that I have read about, A Vencedora 坤記餐室. Macau is a quite expensive …
Macau. Coloane camping
Camping in Macau. Sounds unreal? You imagine Macau as a small city stuffed with splashy casinos casting shadow over old colonial architecture. Correct. This is pretty much how it looks like on the peninsula. But there are also the islands. Taipa must have had a …
Macau. Taipa 氹仔
I reached the old town of Taipa (氹仔) from the Galaxy casino resort complex. It is located just on the other side of a busy street. The gate which says “Vila da Taipa” is hard to miss. When you look at it, keep in mind …
Macau. Company Sq and Monte Fort
The Ruins of St. Paul’s 大三巴牌坊 are arguably the most famous landmark of Macau. The church, Igreja de São Paulo, was built in 1602-1640. The disaster which turned it into a ruin happened in 1835: during a violent typhoon, a fire commenced, taking down all …
Macau. Around Senado Sq
The heart of Macau’s old town is undoubtedly beating at the Senado Square (Largo do Senado, 議事亭前地). It’s triangular in shape, paved with Portuguese mosaics and surrounded by representative buildings. The square is named after the Leal Senado Building that closes its southern side. Built …
