Beijing Temples
Beijing, as a capital city of some kind for more than 1,000 years, has been a locus for people from all over China and all walks of life to descend upon. As part of this influence, religious peoples too have … Continued
Beijing Imperial Altars
Beijing has been a capital city for more than 1,000 years. Purposefully placed imperial structures including temples and sacrificial altars dot the urban landscape. There were, in the day, nine Beijing imperial altars. Today, not all remain or are open … Continued
Dazhongsi – Ancient Bell Museum
Recently, I’ve been visiting temples all over Beijing, Buddhist temples, Taoist temples, a mosque, etc. Dazhongsi or the Great Bell Temple is just a mile from where I’ve lived for the last three years. I attempted visiting before, but it … Continued
Breckenridge, Colorado
In Breckenridge, Colorado, we met up with others from Utah for a week of dedicated family time. Our rented cabin was just outside of the ski town along the beaver ponds that line the Blue River. It was a wonderful … Continued
Road trip to Colorado
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My main purpose for being in the U.S. was a family reunion in Breckenridge, Colorado. To get there, I hopped in a car and drove with family from Texas. We made a couple of stops on our Colorado road trip … Continued
Yunju Temple
The Fangshan District of Beijing is rich with history! In addition to the Peking Man Site, my recent trip to the southwestern district of Beijing included a visit to the Yunju Temple. A temple has been on this site for … Continued
Peking Man Site
Beijing is known for its rich history, China for its 5,000 years back to antiquity, but this Oriental capital also boasts a Paleolithic heritage discovered and preserved at the Peking Man Site or Zhoukoudian. I have wanted to visit this … Continued
Beijing Confucius Temple and Imperial College
Confucius said many things that have been passed down for thousands of years and continue to influence daily life in China. In Beijing, the Confucius Temple reminds visitors of his significant impact on Chinese culture and philosophy. It is the … Continued
Honolulu Day Trip
Before departing from Hawaii, my colleague and I thought we should at least spend a day in Honolulu. Our flight left at night, so we could spend the whole day in Hawaii’s capital city. We wandered the city starting near … Continued
Polynesian Cultural Center
The Polynesian Cultural Center is fantastic! During the BYU-Hawaii Asia Pacific Career Conference we became very familiar with the PCC. We had a behind-the-scenes experience learning about how the center operates and provides real-world experience for students at BYU-H, and … Continued