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Beijing, also known as Peking, is the capital city of China and one of the most populous cities in the world. Located in the northern part of the country, it has a population of over 21 million people and covers an area of over 16,410 square kilometers. The city serves as the political, cultural, and educational center of China.
„2016 China – Day 10 – Beijing“ weiterlesen
Santa Clara, located in Santa Clara County, California, is a vibrant and diverse city that has played a significant role in the development of the technology industry in the United States. Known as the largest city in Silicon Valley, Santa Clara has been at the forefront of innovation and technological advancements for decades.
„2013 California – Day 1 – Around Santa Clara“ weiterlesen
Travelogue of a 2000 km tour through China in May-June 2012. Due to a business stay I had some days to travel around in China with starting point Dalian. The question arose at the beginning, where to go and what is feasible in which time. Originally the route was supposed to run further west, but was discarded due to lack of time. A detour to inner Mongolia was also rejected, as the return would have to take place on the same route. So I decided for maximum day trips of about 300 – 500 km with the destination Shanghai in nine days.
„2012 China – Intro“ weiterlesen
Around 0700 got up, surfed and had breakfast (boiled eggs 2x, bamboo shoots, fried rice, which also contained ham). The coffee machine had only hot water, but I took it with me. A slice of white bread with jam for a total of 12Y. Afterwards I took a shower and checked out. There was sun and the temperature was about 24°C. First I got some cigarettes and a lighter down at the hotel. The saleswoman had not understood me first, because I had pointed at the cigarettes and then at the lighter. The whole thing cost 11Y. The lighter for 1Y, the cigarettes for 10Y. The cigarettes had only 0.8mg nicotine, which was once sold as lights 15 years ago, because they had only half as much nicotine as normal cigarettes. The first lighter had lasted only three days until it disintegrated into all parts, long before the gas was gone.
„2012 China – Day 1 – 31.05.2012 – Xingcheng“ weiterlesen
Yosemite National Park, located in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, is a natural wonder and a treasure of the United States. The park, which covers over 1,200 square miles, is known for its spectacular granite cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and ancient giant sequoias.
„2013 California – Day 2 – Yosemite National Park“ weiterlesen
Risen around 0800. The yelping dog of the night had been replaced by a younger yelping dog. The window didn’t close, but it didn’t disturb. Luckily I had bought cappu before, so there was something like coffee to drink. The shower was in the bathroom without any limitations, so I wet the whole bathroom. Before I had to wait forever until hot water came. In the hotel I heard as good as nobody. I paid downstairs for another day and went towards the station to buy a ticket to Tianjin. Two counters had opened and before it there was a large crowd, which was worked off however quite fast. With the help of the LP I could buy a card without problems.
„2012 China – Day 2 – 01.06.2012 – Xingcheng“ weiterlesen
I got up without any problems around 0430. After the shower I packed my stuff, threw the network cable behind the table and left the room. Outside it was already bright and hardly anything was going on. More was already going on at the station. Numerous travellers waited in the waiting room. Since two trains should depart shortly behind each other I asked one next to me if this is already the boarding procedure. He said no, but shortly afterwards again yes, because both trains arrive at the same time. On the platform I had to wait 10 minutes until the other train left. That was a bit pointless.
„2012 China – Day 3 – 02.06.2012 – Tianjin“ weiterlesen
Mesa Verde National Park, located in the Southwest region of the United States, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ancient cliff dwellings structures built by the Pueblo people. These structures, which date back to the late 1190s, provide a unique glimpse into the lives of the Pueblo people and offer visitors an opportunity to explore and learn about the history of the area.
„2015 USA – Day 3 – Mesa Verde National Park“ weiterlesen