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A Living Dragon in Shanghai
The Sleeping Dragon: Shanghais urban Myth. One of the better urban myth of Shanghai is that is a slumbering Dragon still sleeps in shanghai. The story is best told with a glass of bai jui, a roaring fire and a gathering of friends. So pop to the shops, get cozy and gather round and I will tell you the story of the Shanghai Dragon. In the 90s when workers were building the downtown intersection, they came upon a... (posted by Jas 1 year 335 days ago.)
The Sleeping Dragon: Shanghais urban Myth. One of the better urban myth of Shanghai is that is a slumbering Dragon still sleeps in shanghai. The story is best told with a glass of bai jui, a roaring fire and a gathering of friends. So pop to the shops, get cozy and gather round and I will tell you the story of the Shanghai Dragon. In the 90s when workers were building the downtown intersection, they came upon a... (posted by Jas 1 year 335 days ago.)
A brief talk about Chinese History-Shang Dynasty 1600 to 1066 BC
After the defeat of Jie of Xia the Shang Dynasty is now my place. The Shang dynasty spanned over 600 years and had 31 emperors from 1600 to 1066 BC. At the start of this Dynasty Yi Yin played an important role, especially once Tang died. Yi Yin advised and counseled 3 emperors, Waibing, Zhngren and Taijia. Around 1541 BC Tang's grandson started neglecting state affairs, instead choosing... (posted by Jas 1 year 335 days ago.)
After the defeat of Jie of Xia the Shang Dynasty is now my place. The Shang dynasty spanned over 600 years and had 31 emperors from 1600 to 1066 BC. At the start of this Dynasty Yi Yin played an important role, especially once Tang died. Yi Yin advised and counseled 3 emperors, Waibing, Zhngren and Taijia. Around 1541 BC Tang's grandson started neglecting state affairs, instead choosing... (posted by Jas 1 year 335 days ago.)
A brief talk about Chinese History - Xia Dynasty 2070 –1600 Bc
When talking about Chinese History most people refer to the Qin period when the first emperor united China in 221 BC. However China 's history goes back a lot further than that. The first known Dynasty was the Xia Dynasty. Spanning over 400 years from 2070 1600 BC with 16 emperors. In 2070 BC Yu inherited the throne from Shun, after Yu died his son Qi took the throne and start the... (posted by Jas 1 year 335 days ago.)
When talking about Chinese History most people refer to the Qin period when the first emperor united China in 221 BC. However China 's history goes back a lot further than that. The first known Dynasty was the Xia Dynasty. Spanning over 400 years from 2070 1600 BC with 16 emperors. In 2070 BC Yu inherited the throne from Shun, after Yu died his son Qi took the throne and start the... (posted by Jas 1 year 335 days ago.)
My Top 10 Holiday Scams in China
Recently one of my friends almost got into a spot of bother until, thank heavens, his wife slap him out of his gloss eyed, too good to be true mood. The story begins when he was introduced to a *cough cough* international business man, who runs an architect firm. They asked him to be part of this multi million deal, building a new hotel. He was the white face for the government officials, with his very own project manager... (posted by Jas 1 year 353 days ago.)
Recently one of my friends almost got into a spot of bother until, thank heavens, his wife slap him out of his gloss eyed, too good to be true mood. The story begins when he was introduced to a *cough cough* international business man, who runs an architect firm. They asked him to be part of this multi million deal, building a new hotel. He was the white face for the government officials, with his very own project manager... (posted by Jas 1 year 353 days ago.)
The White Snake of HangZhou
If you go to China one of the places you must visit is Hangzhou and its West Lake. Let me bored you with some quick short history facts of this old and important city in China. + During the 1127-1279 (southern song Dynasty) Hangzhou became the capital city of the southern Song Dynasty. +Over 2,200 years ago HangZhou was founded by the Qin Dynasty labeling one of the Seven ancient cities of China. +When Marco Polo... (posted by Jas 1 year 353 days ago.)
If you go to China one of the places you must visit is Hangzhou and its West Lake. Let me bored you with some quick short history facts of this old and important city in China. + During the 1127-1279 (southern song Dynasty) Hangzhou became the capital city of the southern Song Dynasty. +Over 2,200 years ago HangZhou was founded by the Qin Dynasty labeling one of the Seven ancient cities of China. +When Marco Polo... (posted by Jas 1 year 353 days ago.)
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