If you’re visiting Chengdu, the Du Fu Thatched Cottage is definitely worth a visit! Step back over a thousand years and into the world of Du Fu, China’s revered ‘Poet Sage’🌿 DU FU THATCHED COTTAGE Officially known as the Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum, this was the former home of the great Tang Dynasty poet during his […]
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On our latest trip to Munich, we discovered Bánh Mì Minh, a humble yet sensational Vietnamese spot that’s earned the coveted “Guru Recommend” title for several years running. The vibe of this restaurant channels the bustling energy of Hanoi’s street food stalls and prices are refreshingly reasonable. They have a few must-order dishes that come highly praised
World’s Largest Stone Buddha High above the roaring confluence of three mighty rivers—Min River (岷江 Min Jiang), Qingyi River (青衣江 Qingyi Jiang), and Dadu River (大渡河 Dadu He)—sits the planet’s largest stone-carved seated Buddha🎬. Officially named Jiazhou Lingyun Temple Giant Maitreya Stone Statue (嘉州凌云寺大弥勒石像), and also known as Lingyun Giant Buddha (凌云大佛) or Maitreya Statue (弥勒大像),
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After the trip to the misty heights of Qingcheng Mountain and the glowing “blue tears” of Dujiangyan, we decided to slow things down and explore within Chengdu’s city limits this time. Yes, Chengdu isn’t just pandas and mountains—this city has a long and rich history, especially when it comes to the legendary Three Kingdoms period
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We’ve just discovered a new go-to spot for authentic Chinese cuisines that we can’t wait to share with you. Open for only a few months, it has become a new obsession for many locals, turning from first-time diners into regulars with only a few visits. This sleek yet welcoming spot offers spacious seating— for couples, small
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Today let us introduce you to our latest find in Munich – a humble spot where we had one of our best-value Chinese meals in a long time: Gyoza Bar. Hidden in the center of this pricey city, Gyoza Bar is quietly serving up hearty, no-fuss Chinese food. This place doesn’t have novel-length menu, but
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If you like delicious, handcrafted dumplings, filled with the fine ingredients, you’re in for a treat – because Lezizel Manti, the popular Turkish dumpling eatery, has arrived in Frankfurt! Turkish manti are tiny dumplings traditionally boiled or steamed, then draped in a rich medley of melted butter, garlicky yogurt, and fragrant spices. Though they share some similarities
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Located in a quiet, tidy neighborhood, Dein Stübchen is a newly opened, family-run Chinese restaurant with a homey atmosphere. The wooden chairs are thoughtfully designed — they gently adjust as you lean back, so you can settle in comfortably. The space is cozy, with a warm setting for an unhurried meal, just like dining at
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Today we’d like to introduce you to SHOMAL – a newly opened Persian family-run eatery with a genuine hospitality that makes you feel like a guest in someone’s home rather than a customer. The dishes here are made fresh to order, so some may take a little longer to arrive, but the wait is worth
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Nestled in a quiet corner of Berger Street, this newly opened Tibetan restaurant is a real hidden gem. It’s run by a warm and welcoming Tibetan couple who have called Germany home for over a decade. They often chat to each other in their native Tibetan language, which somehow adds an intimate and heartwarming touch
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