por pedroceinos | May 9, 2021 | travel
Pingyao, the city where time stopped Pingyao, the city where time stopped In short: A fully preserved Qing dynasty-style city, with some older buildings, surrounded by a complete city wall, and interesting temples in its neighborhood. Pingyao is one of the...
por pedroceinos | May 9, 2021 | culture, movies
Black Coal, Thin Ice, by Diao Yinan Black Coal, Thin Ice, by Diao Yinan In short: a film narrated in a gray and sometimes sordid atmosphere, in a dark winter, of climate and spirit, which presents a mystery in which the viewer is gradually seduced. In an eminently...
por pedroceinos | May 9, 2021 | travel
Yuanyang terraces, a wonder of man and nature Yuanyang terraces, a wonder of man and nature In short: Man’s centuries-old interaction with nature has created one of China’s most beautiful landscapes and the country’s most spectacular human work. The...
por pedroceinos | May 8, 2021 | culture, travel
Xian, the ancient imperial capital Xian, the ancient imperial capital In short: The ancient city inside the city wall retains a fascinating atmosphere. Its great monuments on the outskirts, such as the Terracotta Warriors, are among China’s favorite attractions....
por pedroceinos | May 8, 2021 | books, culture
Xin Ran – Sky Burial: An Epic Love Story of Tibet Xin Ran – Sky Burial: An Epic Love Story of Tibet In Brief: A work full of exoticism that describes some interesting customs of the Tibetan nomads, but fails to convey emotions to the reader....