Hotel Ibis Binjiang, Hangzhou – looks good BUT….

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September 13, 2011

The Hotel Ibis Binjiang in Hangzhou, China looks good but there have been – for me – a few major issues that make me feel very happy that I am moving to another hotel today. Hangzhou is a beautiful city, often called the Most Beautiful city in China. Ask most mainland Chinese about Hangzhou...
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Arrived in Hangzhou, China September 10

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September 10, 2011

Arrived in Hangzhou this afternoon – September 10 – from Beijing. Stayed in Beijing last night after arriving from Toronto on an Air Canada flight that was 4 hours behind schedule. More about Air Canada later. The Mid Autumn Festival or Moon Festival falls on September 12 this year and in Hangzhou three days...
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China Lily

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May 19, 2011
China Lily

The white lily symbolises “Love for all seasons” and is widely used in Chinese weddings. In China the lily flower is a symbol of motherly love and also symbolizes the beauty of women. In addition, the lily also represents the purity of the soul. The color of the lily is very rich and most...
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Yue Lao – The Matchmaker

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May 19, 2011
Yue Lao – The Matchmaker

Yue Lao, The Matchmaker, is the god who unites persons in marriage. Yue Lao translates as The Old Man in the Moon. According to Chinese legend Yue Lao, The Matchmaker, holds a book in his hands called “the book of fate”, on which the marriage of all people are recorded. Also in his hands there is...
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