por pedroceinos | Feb 27, 2021 | ethnic-groups, tibetans, travel
The monasteries of Tibet- the soul of the land The monasteries of Tibet- the soul of the land One of the most charismatic aspects of Tibetan culture is its monasteries. Mention Tibet to anyone, at least in the West, and they will immediately associate that word...
por pedroceinos | Feb 21, 2021 | ethnic-groups, tibetans, travel
Sakya Monastery and its impressive art treasures Sakya Monastery and its impressive art treasures Sakya Monastery is located 165 kilometers west of Shigatse, on the road to Tingri, and is a must-see for all travelers who can spare a little time to explore central...
por pedroceinos | Feb 17, 2021 | travel
The Zhunti Temple in Kunming, a cult to a mysterious goddess The Zhunti Temple in Kunming, a cult to a mysterious goddess In the center of Kunming there are barely a handful of temples left, but as one moves towards the outskirts one can still find some that for one...
por pedroceinos | Feb 3, 2021 | travel
The Temple of Shen’an: Exemplary Writer and Traveler in Ming China The Temple of Shen’an: Exemplary Writer and Traveler in Ming China Almost at the entrance to Kunming’s famous West Mountains there is a small temple that goes unnoticed by most...
por pedroceinos | Ene 11, 2021 | travel
The Silk Road: Ancient communication between Asia and Europe The Silk Road: Ancient communication between Asia and Europe The Silk Road is the longest and oldest commercial network on our planet, the oldest, the one used for the longest time, and the one that has had...
por pedroceinos | Ene 7, 2021 | travel
Description of Mount Taishan in 1870 Description of Mount Taishan in 1870 You know I love to read testimonials from the past about travel and culture in China. Some of the authors who were writing at that time didn’t have much opportunity to know more or their...
