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Is this the real China?
Life, Cui Yuchen, Published on 16/07/2013
» The first time I went to Bangkok's Chinatown, I was pretty shocked. Does it look like China? No. For me, this is just a place in Thailand which has Chinese signboards and characteristics, such as traditional medicine shops.
When the winds of change blow your way
Life, Cui Yuchen, Published on 09/08/2013
» A Thai friend said goodbye to me as he was going to study abroad for two years. I asked him why he was leaving. He had a good job. Going abroad meant he had to give up his job and it wouldn't guarantee that his future would be better. In the end, he said: "Same to you. You chose to come to Thailand to spend one year of your life."
How to leave a good job in the city
Life, Cui Yuchen, Published on 28/08/2013
» The first time I went to Chiang Mai, I couldn't believe it was the second-largest city in Thailand. The city looked so different from my imagination _ in my mind's eye, major cities must have many modern and high-rise buildings. But almost all the buildings there are low and ancient-looking, especially in the Old Town in the centre. Trees and flowers were all around, making it look like a big garden.
Huge crowds take sheen off Golden Week vacation
Life, Cui Yuchen, Published on 08/10/2013
» National Day is the designated date on which a country celebrates its nationhood. It is often marked as the day on which a state or territory achieved independence. Other countries designate dates based on a patron saint's day or significant historic occurrences.
Hazy policies fail to clear up Beijing's smog
Life, Cui Yuchen, Published on 23/10/2013
» On my first day in this country, a Thai friend asked me about the air pollution in Beijing. I answered him helplessly: "There was much smog last winter, and the government has tried hard to solve this problem, but the effect is not obvious. I can't do much except live with the polluted air."
Travelling is not a mission
Life, Cui Yuchen, Published on 07/11/2013
» Have you ever been in this situation? Before going on a trip, you plan a lot of things on your itinerary _ what attractions you must visit, what food you have to taste, what clothes to bring for what kind of weather you'll face, even what you should wear every day during the trip. We're all greedy when it comes to holidays. We want to see all the famous and popular sights and eat all the famous food, otherwise the trip wouldn't be the same.
Sounding off against noise pollution
Life, Cui Yuchen, Published on 28/01/2014
» There is a saying in China: What can wake you up in the morning? Those with creative tendencies often say a dream. It seems like a joke but that's what encourages us. If that's too romantic, yes, an alarm clock works its magic for most people.
When something wicked this way comes
Life, Cui Yuchen, Published on 07/03/2014
» Yunnan is the most beautiful province in southwest China. It is called the “South of Colourful Clouds” and its pleasant climate, natural scenery and multi-ethnic culture attract both domestic and international tourists, including those from Thailand.