Datong Revisited: A Journey Back to China’s Liao and Jin Dynasty Heritage
I first visited Datong in 2007. At the time, my strongest memory of the city was its dusty brown and gray landscape. The whole city seemed to be covered by a thin layer of haze, giving it a somewhat quiet and austere atmosphere. More than a decade later,…
English Signage at Tourist Attractions in China: What International Visitors Can Expect
If you’re planning a trip to China, navigating major tourist attractions is generally straightforward, even if you don’t speak Chinese. Most of China’s popular tourist destinations—including 4A and 5A-rated scenic areas, UNESCO World…