Another title (out of five) that Cao Xueqin considered using for his magnum opus is The Twelve Beauties of Jinling. This title is considered because…
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The Dream of the Red Chamber (Part 1)
It is now more or less settled that the author of chapters 1 to 80 of the Dream of the Red Chamber is Cao Xueqin,…
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Chinese art appreciation
To appreciate Chinese paintings, one needs to read widely. The genres are varied and wide. Ranging from landscapes to portraits. The styles also evolved from…
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The enigma of China’s economy
The 18th century was the most prosperous age in China’s history. Post 18th century China’s economy declined. (Chinese Society in the 18th century by Susan…
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By Scott Berry
A Stranger in Tibet is a fascinating book on the journey of a Japanese Zen monk into forbidden Tibet in 1900. He was the first…
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The Datai (Part 4)
This resort is a gem. One can spend 3 days on its grounds without the need to venture out. Two jungle walks are provided complimentary…
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A Daughter of Han
This is the life story of a Chinese peasant who lived from 1867 to 1938. Born in Peng Lai, a city in Shantung, facing Manchuria…
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The Datai (Part 3)
A Good morning photo from Datai Langkawi. From the pool and pavilion at the left, a series of cascading steps take you down to the…
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The Datai (Part 2)
The Datai has a wonderful fine sand beach. The Datai beach is much better than the Emerald Bay at Pangkor Laut Resort. It has more…
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The Datai
The Datai Langkawi is a member of the Leading Hotels of The World, an organisation known for its luxurious and unique hotels. Nestled inside a…
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