Snippets of my China trip. click photo to enlarge.
夢想的旅行，可以很近也很遠。對我來說，那是一場回歸根源的旅程。
許多人都跟我說過中國人給他們的衝擊，現在到我親身體會一下。
或許是因為自小在華文教育的背景長大，對這片華人的祖地總有一分微妙的感情。
那片我們祖先生活的土地悠遠流長，一直都是我想去的地方。它牽系著我心裡最深處。
要去看看上海的繁華，蘇東坡口中初晴后雨的西湖，見證明清興滅的紫禁城，
依紅樓夢裡的描述而打造的大觀園和被英法聯軍洗劫焚毀的圓明園遺跡。
中國於我來說，是根的所在和中華文化千年歷史的依歸。
Where’s your dream destination? For most of my friends, it’s Japan, Europe or the Pacific. For me, it is the home of my forefathers, China. It’s been said that one must always treasure his culture and heritage. Those are the key factors for one to define oneself with. This oriental land of wonder has always been my dream destination. My Chinese educational background must have something to do with it. I’ve yearned to witness the many historical heritages I had read as a child. The metropolis city that is Shanghai, the beautiful mystical West Lake, the grand Forbidden City that witnessed the prosperity and decline of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
To me, this long-awaited trip is a journey of discovery, a chance to get to know my roots.
Photos to come soon. (Gazillians of them, please give me some time to edit ok! 
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November 17th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
i don’t have any dream place to go, but china definitely not in my destination list yet, too many fake stuff there and i am afraid!
CC: You know, it’s actually not that bad, just use your judgment and you’ll be fine. Sometimes, things we hear can be quite deceiving.
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November 17th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
will be waiting for ur photos
CC:
Working like a dog at the moment, will try my best to put some up as soon as i can.
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November 17th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
China is a country full of cultures and history. I’m always amazed by the Chinese magnificient architectures and the stories behind them. Hope to visit there one day.
CC: So am I! Go, you won’t be disappointed!
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November 17th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
wow, beijing is really beautiful… are you going to post it in flickr? want to see them all!
CC: I’ll post most of them here, stay tuned!
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November 17th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
I agree we should treasure our culture and heritage. China is an amazing country and it is also my dream destination. Can’t wait for your photos! : )
CC: Glad to hear that, I was more than amazed!
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November 17th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
I wanna back pack around the world!!!!!
CC: You go girl! Thanks for visiting.
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November 17th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Interesting. I love to travel to China too. Been there numerous times and are still not tire of it.
You went to Beijing? I like it there. Been there twice.
CC: I went to Shanghai, Hangzhou, Beijing, HK and Macau. What a trip! Will definitely be back!
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November 17th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
I LIKE CHINA as well, being impressed by its rich historical n cultural essence.
CC: I love it!
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November 17th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
跟妳一样，對中国總有微妙的感觉. 希望在不久的将来能踏上这片華人的土地!
CC: 你一定和我一樣會被這片土地深深地震動心玄。
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November 17th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
CC,
I would like to also go back to China, where my Gong Gong came from… Too bad, my Gong Gong is no longer here… *sob sob*
CC: I’m sure he’s at a better place, and he’ll always be in your heart.
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November 17th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
I’d rather go to NZ…but hey, wait a minute! You’re in NZ! I love England too… China? No thanks! Communication breakdown!
CC: I’d say the scenery there is entirely different and equally if not more spectacular than NZ.
Mr K has language barrier too, but it didn’t stop him from enjoying himself there.
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November 17th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
I always wonder how is it like in the Forbidden City. Maybe you can share some of your experience.
CC: I certainly will! It’s such a grand place with such rich past, I had tears in my eyes as I entered the palace.
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November 18th, 2008 at 1:52 am
很多人都梦想到这个地方了解过去故事。如果没有这个地方存在，怎么有今天的故事？？
CC: 說得好！在人們熱烈地評擊与譏諷的當兒，何不放下有色眼鏡去探討它的過去，去從歷史中瞭解其中的原由?!
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November 18th, 2008 at 3:26 am
A bit of a cliche, but it’s Europe for me too. Love the old buildings, the history behind it, the difference in culture, the sceneries, the quirkiness, not too fond of the long haul flight though. :/
CC: The long haul flight is the kicker, especially while I’m located at the end of the world, but it’s totally worth it!
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November 18th, 2008 at 3:31 am
You’ve been MIA for a long time!
Awaiting your photos…
CC: Sorry about that! Have been working like a dog to catch up on the work that’s been piled up while i was gone. Will put up the photos as soon as I can!
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November 18th, 2008 at 4:38 am
You went to China backpacking style or with tour guide?
The ’summary’ photos is already breathtaking. Can’t imagine what it would look like in bigger shots.
CC: Joined a group this time, as I went with family and it’s the first time. Will definitely return on our own to explore further!
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November 18th, 2008 at 9:18 am
China is one my dream country too..it’s one of the greatest thing in history. I know how you feel..I was like that before reaching Jakarta..but not much left that can remind me of my ancestors..only the hustle and bustle.
CC: It’s totally surreal to set foot on the exact place where my ancestors walked. I’m sure you’ll find it very fascinating.
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November 18th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
I haven’t been to Beijing myself. Waiting for your photos!
CC: You should go, I love Beijing!
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November 18th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
I wish to go there one day. My Dream City!! Thanks for sharing! Great Shot!
CC: I love it! Thank you, will post more as soon as I can.
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November 18th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Lots of things to discover in China. Sure is a good place to visit!
CC: Yea, very fascinating place with so much to offer.
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November 18th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
That’s very true CC. Remembering the heritage, culture and history. That’s more meaningful then just going on a trip for relaxation and shopping.
CC: Glad that you agree. It’s really a dream came true. I will be back!
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November 18th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
cc is back! yay~. But my dream destination is still Japan… hehehe
CC: Yay! Glad to still see you around!
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November 18th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Oh, I am sure you had a lot of fun!
CC: I sure did! Will write about it as soon as I finish editing those photos.
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November 18th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Glad that u r back!
I feel like going for vacation too.
I am so stressful and tired!
I need a break.
I want to go back to Malaysia!
CC: Thank you!
Do it, go for a trip! You’ll be surprised what it can do for you!
Lucky for you, home is not far away!
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November 18th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
As always, nice pics you have there. I want to go back to China as I haven’t visited Shanghai and the other cities. Last time I merely went to Senzhen only.
CC: Thank you! I highly recommend Beijing, it’s such a unique city where modern meets ancient. I love it!
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November 18th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
My dream destination is Heaven
Hehehehehe
Anywhere would be fine as long as I’m with my loved ones.
CC: Yup, the company definitely make the difference!
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November 18th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
the snippets look great, a prelude to the many wonderful photos that are forthcoming, i’m sure.
would love to go some day too, to rediscover my roots…
CC: Thank you! I’m sure you’ll love it as much as I do.
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November 18th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
wow! china? waiting for the beautiful pics!
CC: Thanks! Be patient ok!
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November 19th, 2008 at 12:18 am
u r back! i havent gotten a chance to visit china yet. maybe someday.next year?
CC: Hello, yes I am! I’m sure you’ll have a grand time there.
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November 19th, 2008 at 2:55 am
I wanna go to Mongolia and ride the llamas!! =P
Went to China, wasnt that fun. =(
CC: Each to their own I guess.
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November 19th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Wow…China’s a beautiful place! Did you go to Beijing?
I love it there to. But found the food a tad oily..and y’know la..the toilets. Ahem!
CC: Yes, I went to Shanghai, Hangzhou, Beijing, HK and Macau. will write about my trip as soon as I can. I was a bit worried about the toilets too, but found them to be acceptable, been to worst in Malaysia! Especially those in the tourist area, the cleaners are always in there to clean up.
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November 20th, 2008 at 2:28 am
Welcome back! I can’t wait to see the photos that you took in China.
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November 20th, 2008 at 3:04 am
Oh my!!! Those photos in the snippet are AWESOME! I cannot wait to view them in full, and others.
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November 20th, 2008 at 4:03 am
i wanna go there for holiday also!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that is very very very cooooolllllllllllllllll CC!!!
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November 20th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
Ahhh you’re tempting us!
Faster faster fast fasttt
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November 21st, 2008 at 12:19 am
Honestly speaking, I wasn’t really attracted to China even though it was the country where my forefathers came from. It was b/c I was always fascinated w/the beauty and colours of Europe. But as I grew up, I learned how to appreciate my background more than before and the scenery in China ( those I’ve seen from my grandmother’s trip a few years back ) prompted me to be fascinated w/the country more. It truly is a beautiful country.
(:
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November 21st, 2008 at 7:14 pm
china got so many history and story.. haha.. i like some of it.. hehe.. i like to be chinese as well !
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November 22nd, 2008 at 12:45 am
Wonderful shots of your dream holiday! For me it has to be Greece
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November 22nd, 2008 at 5:20 pm
I was in Shanghai and Hangzhou last year around this time. Hubby and I plan to go to Beijing in future and may be back to our own ‘kampung’ one day， 想找回我们的根。
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November 23rd, 2008 at 6:12 am
I also dream to go China especially with natural beautiful scenes.
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November 24th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
China was never on my holiday list. Recently I was in Shanghai and was pleasantly surprised. It will be on our to go list. Glad you had a great holiday.
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November 24th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
China is rich in history. Am always looking forward to go back there. Am prepared to be amazed seeing China thru your lens!
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November 24th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
NICE!!
i would love china, their natural environment full of greenery..i just can’t stand the fact that they eat cats n dogs n wild animals n such
but nevertheless! i still love the natural scenes they have there..so PHOTOS! =P heheh
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November 26th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
I had been to Beijing, Nanjing, Shandong and Guangdong (for business purpose). With the exception of the Great Wall, I haven’t found the places I visited to be very interesting – maybe exactly because I am a Chinese Malaysian. To me, Chinese (majority Han) culture isn’t ‘exotic’.
If I have chance, I would go to Yunnan or the Silk Road.
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November 26th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
i had visit ti Shanghai before, it’s really a nice trip but my dream holidays is going to the Disneyland in Japan
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November 26th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
guess what? i am going to hk for xmas then guangzhou and guangxi for new year celebration…. hohoho
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November 30th, 2008 at 11:33 am
update lur~
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December 2nd, 2008 at 8:57 am
I was there a few years ago. It was on my TO-DO list before I die
We only stayed in BeiJing. I want to go to Shanghai someday.
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December 3rd, 2008 at 4:55 am
Never forget where you come from
. Cheers!
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December 5th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
等好久了也
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December 6th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
updates?
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December 8th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
nice photos!
anyway, raining nowadays. happy rainy day!
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December 8th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
CC, long time no see
you really should post more pics on ur china trip..i’m pretty sure it’s all great photos!
Tian an men square..i was there 3 years ago, up the great wall, can never forget the cold winter & wind!
oh and the beijing Duck! from Quan Ju De *yum*
For myself, I miss Europe ^^
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December 12th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
于你同感.
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December 15th, 2008 at 2:08 am
*knock knock*
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December 18th, 2008 at 2:54 am
Hey CC your biggest fan is waiting for more updates! =)
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December 18th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Hiya cc, not sure if you back or still travelling but I hope it was a fruitful trip.
Hey..in case you are not updating yet..Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2009
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December 18th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
Nice! Can’t wait to see the rest.
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December 21st, 2008 at 3:42 am
You alright babe? Update please!!
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December 25th, 2008 at 1:57 am
Have a jolly good Christmas with your loved ones and family! And a fantastic 2009 ahead of you too!
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December 30th, 2008 at 1:42 am
bRILLIANT POSTING, MY FRIEND, BRILLIANT!!!
Happy New Year….
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December 31st, 2008 at 8:03 pm
Dear, long time no update leh….
come back, i miss u!
Happy new year!
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January 1st, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Happy New YEar to you. Have a fruitful 2009
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January 3rd, 2009 at 12:53 pm
A wonderful New Year to you!!! have a blessed new year…!!
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January 8th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
changed the address?
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January 10th, 2009 at 6:19 am
Hey heyy cc…everything cool there?
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January 17th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
I’m frantically going through literally thousands of photos as of now. Great things are coming to this blog, that I promise.
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January 10th, 2012 at 3:34 am
It’s onerous to search out knowledgeable individuals on this subject, however you sound like you already know what you’re speaking about! Thanks
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