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Due to lack of free time I have these days (you know, works, farewells *sob, and other schedules are trying to kill me so far.), I decided to post my last four days in China into one HUGE POST. Sorry for the inconvenience, folks. I hope you understand ._.v
DAY 6 & 7: ZHANG JIA JIE
Zhang Jie Jie is famous of its "Chinese Grand Canyon" and their scenic spot was used in Avatar's movie when the characters were flying with birds (I didn't watch the movie, just knew from the people). There wasn't many places I went on those days, just that scenic spot, with different angles.
(I could say it was the most boring city, like, for real. -_-)
TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS!
Make sure you have prepared sneakers or running shoes and TONS BOTTLES OF WATER, because the spot was too dangerous and the trip was like ........ !!
Popular Places to Go:
Zhang Jia Jie Scenic Spot
Put tons of strength if you plan to go here because the trip will make you exhausted LIKE HELL! But once you get the top, the view will blow your mind!
Xibu Street
Xibu Street is very famous in Zhang Jia Jie. Unlike in Chengdu, this area is very big and the best time to walk around is in the evening. You can see the citizens are doing the aerobic together with up-beat music that you can hear 100 metres away (too much duh). You can also buy their signature snacks and souvenirs for your family and friends.
What to eat?
Try pork sausages in skewers! Also deep fried fritters in skewers as well! YUMMY TO THE MAX!
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DAY 8 & 9: GUANG ZHOU
Guang Zhou is the second (or third?) biggest city in China after Beijing and Shanghai (I think the third lol sorry). I have been there when I was still a kiddo (around 6 years old), so I still quite remember some popular places there. But after 15 years, I see that Guang Zhou has grown up a lot! The airport was amazing (they made a new airport in around 2004 or 2006) and it was once claimed as the biggest and the most modern airport in China in 2008.
Popular Place to Go:
Five Goats Statue
This statue is very popular in Guang Zhou. There's a legend behind it. It said that One year, Chuting was hit by a severe famine, people got no crops at all and were helpless but praying all day and all night, their piety eventually moved 5 celestial beings, so they decided to help people in Guangzhou and descended from heaven by riding five goats with different colors and each of them brought an ear of grain. After they arrived Guangzhou they bestowed the grain to people and gave them bless of "Non-Famine Forever". From then on Guangzhou had never been hit by famine again and had good weathers every year for crops and people lived prosperously ever after for the blessings those five celestial beings had given them. In order to commemorate those five celestial beings, people built Wuxian (Pinyin of Five-Celestial-beings in Chinese) Temple at the place where those five celestial beings arrived and made their ridings—Goat the symbol of Guangzhou.
(source: GUANGZHOU.CHN.INFO)
Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall
It is a must for you to go to this place. Lots of governmental events were held, such as government's meetings, music concerts, etc. They also open for public everyday. In front of the hall, you can see there's Sun Yat Sen's statue standing.
Chen (or Tan) Clan Academy Historical Place
If you have Chinese-blood and your Chinese family name is Chen or Tan, WELCOME HOME!
Lol kidding.
But seriously, this is a place where people with Chen as their family name live and study.
Although it has changed to be a historical place, they didn't change any single ornaments and interiors.
Huanghagang Tomb of 72 Martyrs Road
Don't miss to visit this memorial road. It is made to memorise 72 brave men who had died as martyrs.
Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street
SHOPPING LOVERS COME COME!
There are tons of fashion shops and department stores that sell various types of clothes with CHEAP PRICE (in my perspective). You can get a cute T-Shirt with just 30RMB (approx. 65k IDR) or a Kpop Style Snapbacks (HIQH QUALITY!) with 60RMB (approx. 120k IDR).
If you are looking for yummy snacks or skewers, this is the right place! Make sure you don't get lost! Hehe.
What to Eat?
If you are in Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street, go to the biggest skewers stall! They sell LOTS VARIETIES of skewers! SO YUMMY!!!! And also soft ice cream! Me love it!
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SOOOOO.........
This super long post comes to an end!
I had a super fun holiday (although it was as tiring as hell, too) with family.
I met new friends, I tried lots of food (I gained almost 5 kilos OMG), I met super kind Chinese people, I saw tons of amazing cultures and scenes, it was very memorable for me!
04.44 p.m.
-LouiseVania
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