Bao'en Temple in Nanjing, China: what you need to know before you visit

Bao’en Temple was by far my favourite temple I visited while living in mainland China. And, by all accounts, it was the most unusual. I arrived on a breezy spring day and while there were two school tour groups visiting at the same time, the place felt nearly empty; a rarity in China. The entrance fee wasn’t outrageous and the history mixed with strange statue homages to Hans Christian Andersen made Bao’en as odd as it did beautiful to me.

Asia, China, travelWhere Tara WentSeptember 24, 2018temples, urban china, nihao from nanjing, nanjing, China, travel Comments

what to do in Nanjing, China: the 10 best things to see + do in China’s Southern capital

If you look close, you will stumble upon jewels hidden among the grimy skyscrapers and black pavement of Nanjing. History, modern art, and beautiful vantage points are around every corner if you're willing to take the time to look.

Asia, China, travelWhere Tara WentSeptember 22, 2018asia, east asia, China, nanjing, urban china, travel Comments

the pros + cons of living in Nanjing, China

If you’re contemplating a move to China {more specifically, Nanjing}, this one’s for you! I’ve put together a list of pros and cons {as balanced as I could honestly make it} for those looking to shake things up and venture to the mainland.

Asia, China, travelWhere Tara WentAugust 30, 2018asia, east asia, China, nanjing, expat life, travel Comments

what to know about Yuejiang Temple

I headed to Yuejiang Temple, a USD$1.75 cab ride from my flat. Sitting high on the top of a hill, I braved the many sets of stone stairs in the middle of a 38C day to see what Yuejiang had to offer. I was impressed. Here’s what you should know before you visit!

Asia, China, travelWhere Tara WentJuly 10, 2018asia, east asia, nihao from nanjing, nan, China, temple etiquette, things to do, travelComment

what to expect at the Confucian Temple in Nanjing, China

Temple experiences in China have been the complete opposite to temple experiences in Laos and quite different from those I've visited in Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Now a veteran of Chinese temple visits, I've compiled this guide so that your expectations can be set appropriately for the Confucian Temple in Nanjing.

cafés to try in Nanjing, China

Cafes often provide unique places to grab delicious food in a space I feel happy to curl up in. I have mentioned that, while not nearly as wonderful or as easy to find as the coffee culture that exists in Australia or New Zealand, there are cafes worth visiting in Nanjing.

50 facts about life in China for those who dare to make the move

There is so much I've learned in my first 90 days in mainland China. Here are 50 facts about life here as observed by me and my foreign friends.

Asia, China, travelWhere Tara WentJanuary 30, 20182018, China, asia, east asia, travel Comments

the saga of my Chinese Work Z Visa

Buckle up, guys. This is one to read over coffee...or tequila. And probably when you have a lot of time.

China, stories from my suitcase, travelWhere Tara WentOctober 21, 2017China, essays, 2017, journal, Chinese Visa, lifestyle, travel Comments