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(Mind-Blowing) Words of Wisdom - Life Advice from a China Expat Sage

(Mind-Blowing) Words of Wisdom - Life Advice from a China Expat Sage

May 22, 2012By Matt Poulter, eChinacities.com

Over its millennia of history the Chinese language has accrued a vast array of chengyus and proverbs, written down by Confucian scholars, Buddhist monks, warrior generals and even emperors, pontificating on everything from sex, drugs and rock 'n roll, to the meaning of life itself. Some of these have withstood the test of time, '千里之行始于足下' (A thousand 'mile' journey begins with a single step),... Read more>>

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Thoroughly agree with you, but this article was exclusively about beaches, China's history and culture leaves...

David 1 on Beach Hunting: 9 of China’s Best Beaches May 19

The best I've been to are Dadonghai and Yalongwan beaches in Sanya, Sumawan beach in Lianyungang (Liandao island) ,...

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Must have been to a different beach. Near Beihai "Silver Beach" as I was informed was a great Chinese beach....

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What a great lot of information. I had no idea. I guess I will have to think twice in the future about heading to the...

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The secret lies in your approach ... lighten up and relax a little. The establishment itself expects fuckall from you,...

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