2012 China – Day 1 – 31.05.2012 – Xingcheng

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.

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2012 China – Day 4 – 03.06.2012 – Jinan

The AC had worked diligently and quietly during the night. I only notice it early when I open the door to the corridor, how big the difference is between inside and outside. There was almost nothing going on on the streets. I drank some cappu and walked about 30 minutes before the train should leave for the station. As always everything was covered in a loose fog, where you could see about 5km far. The fog was certainly mixed with smog, but I couldn’t tell the difference. After the absolutely senseless scanning of the luggage and the beeping of the metal detector I went into the again gigantic departure hall and sat down to the correct gate.

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2012 China – Day 7 – 06.06.2012 – Suzhou


Suzhou, also known as Suzhou City, is a city located in the eastern region of China, in the province of Jiangsu. It is located approximately 100 kilometers west of Shanghai and is known for its beautiful gardens, canals, and traditional architecture. Suzhou is often referred to as the “Venice of the East” due to its extensive network of canals and waterways.

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2012 China – Day 8 – 07.06.2012 – Suzhou


Suzhou, also known as Suzhou City, has a rich history dating back over 2,500 years. The city was first settled during the 5th century BCE and was known as Wuxi during the ancient times. Suzhou became an important city during the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 CE), and by the 3rd century CE, it had developed into a major center for trade and commerce.

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