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Tuning into China and Singapore

Published: 06.09.2026

Many myths surround this place; however, none seem to hold as much significance for Chinese culture as the Panxi Gorge (磻溪) near Baoji, which we visited last year:</div><p><br /></p><p><a href='https://vakantio.de/xiefuzi-reise-blog/die-wiege-der-chinesischen-kultur'>The Cradle of Chinese Culture</a></p><figure> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/d8e0ca080c748f2f3156d5dffb92af84_small.jpg' /> <figcaption>2025 Panxi Gorge near Baoji</figcaption></figure><p>A year prior, our trip to Hangzhou focused mainly on the much older Liangzhu culture from the late Stone Age, with its remarkable waterway system, which fell victim to an unusual and prolonged flooding period 4,300 years ago, long before anthropogenic climate change came into play. The clay layer that washed over the remains allows us to learn about the well-preserved history of the ancient culture today. I described this in three blog posts back then:</p><p><a href='https://vakantio.de/xiefuzi-reise-blog/liangzhu-kapitel-eins-linkshaender-beim-reisanbau'>Left-Handed in Rice Cultivation</a></p><p><a href='https://vakantio.de/xiefuzi-reise-blog/liangzhu-kapitel-zwei-das-laecheln-der-alten-dame'>The Smile of the Old Lady</a></p><p><a href='https://vakantio.de/xiefuzi-reise-blog/liangzhu-kapitel-drei-ein-jadekunstwerk-dessen-zweck-bis-heute-nicht-sicher-geklaert-ist'>A Jade Artifact Whose Purpose Remains Uncertain to This Day</a></p><figure> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/675eeeff41e8e0dd184f1d7d07c4ddbf_small.jpg' /> <figcaption>2024 Liangzhu Museum Hangzhou</figcaption></figure><p>Three years ago, we had a connection to the first emperor Qin Shihuangdi by visiting the tomb of the Confucian philosopher Xunzi in Lanling, who is for me one of the most significant philosophers in the history of humanity. His students at the Jixia Academy played a crucial role in shaping the history around the establishment of the Chinese Empire. Li Si (李斯) became a powerful chancellor under Emperor Qin Shihuangdi, while Han Feizi (韩非子) was a prominent theorist of Legalism, and his writings greatly influenced Qin Shihuangdi. Here’s the highlight of my China trip from 2023:</p><p><a href='https://vakantio.de/xiefuzi-reise-blog/xunzi-mausoleum'>Xunzi Mausoleum</a></p><figure> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/a9f1315f95901c874e108a112647b8ed_small.jpg' /> <figcaption>2023 Xunzi Mausoleum; Center: Xunzi; Left: Li Si; Right: Han Feizi</figcaption></figure><p>For my stay in Singapore, I have a packed visiting schedule, although I cannot yet predict what restrictions I will face due to the Formula 1 weekend during the Singapore Grand Prix. Therefore, I expect many spontaneous changes. However, a visit to HDB (Housing and Development Board) housing estates is planned, immersing myself in the impressive housing policy of the city-state. Two years ago, I visited the historically significant Selegie House in the Rochor district, and this year I aim to dive into modernity. During my multi-month stay in Singapore six years ago, I attended an exhibition on the concept of the new Tengah neighborhood. I now want to explore this emerging area with its first completed residential buildings, green spaces, and community facilities, even though I will likely encounter many construction sites. The metro line there is also set to commence operations in two years, and many neighborhoods are still unfinished. Nonetheless, I want to take a look at future living in Singapore. Here’s a look back at over 60 years of HDB construction history and my visit two years ago:</p><p><a href='https://vakantio.de/xiefuzi-reise-blog/hdb-wohnen-in-singapore'>HDB Living in Singapore</a></p><p>I discussed the Tengah district six years ago in my previous blog here:</p><p><a href='https://merlion-news.blogspot.com/2020/08/tengahs-park-district.html'>Tengah’s Park District</a></p><p>...and connected this photo video about my visit to the HDB exhibition:</p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/open?id=1iDn9ScoG8uydxBOjHiCMZD0KxlifVn1B'>HDB Tour</a></p><p>I am eager to see whether I can recognize the small models and illustrations on the architectural drawings now in their actual size alongside the green neighborhood center.</p><figure> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/22f1e468cb8e8d3f999da6f52cd54038_small.jpg' /> <figcaption>2020 HDB-Tengah Exhibition</figcaption></figure><p>Finally, I would like to mention that my tourist travel descriptions featured here on this travel blog are also complemented by descriptions of my everyday life in China in my personal blog <a href='https://steady.page/de/xiefuzi/topics/china-at-ease'>China: At Ease</a> in my Lion City Journal. Although the blog platform has made some changes regarding newsletter subscriptions, everyone can still sign up for free to receive the Lion City Journal here, ensuring they miss nothing from my trip:</p><p><a href='https://steady.page/de/xiefuzi/topics/china-at-ease'>China: At Ease in Lion City Journal</a></p><p>Of course, anyone can also receive all my contributions in this Xiefuzi travel blog for free via the
Many myths surround this place; however, none seem to hold as much significance for Chinese culture as the Panxi Gorge (磻溪) near Baoji, which we visited last year:</div><p><br /></p><p><a href='https://vakantio.de/xiefuzi-reise-blog/die-wiege-der-chinesischen-kultur'>The Cradle of Chinese Culture</a></p><figure> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/d8e0ca080c748f2f3156d5dffb92af84_small.jpg' /> <figcaption>2025 Panxi Gorge near Baoji</figcaption></figure><p>A year prior, our trip to Hangzhou focused mainly on the much older Liangzhu culture from the late Stone Age, with its remarkable waterway system, which fell victim to an unusual and prolonged flooding period 4,300 years ago, long before anthropogenic climate change came into play. The clay layer that washed over the remains allows us to learn about the well-preserved history of the ancient culture today. I described this in three blog posts back then:</p><p><a href='https://vakantio.de/xiefuzi-reise-blog/liangzhu-kapitel-eins-linkshaender-beim-reisanbau'>Left-Handed in Rice Cultivation</a></p><p><a href='https://vakantio.de/xiefuzi-reise-blog/liangzhu-kapitel-zwei-das-laecheln-der-alten-dame'>The Smile of the Old Lady</a></p><p><a href='https://vakantio.de/xiefuzi-reise-blog/liangzhu-kapitel-drei-ein-jadekunstwerk-dessen-zweck-bis-heute-nicht-sicher-geklaert-ist'>A Jade Artifact Whose Purpose Remains Uncertain to This Day</a></p><figure> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/675eeeff41e8e0dd184f1d7d07c4ddbf_small.jpg' /> <figcaption>2024 Liangzhu Museum Hangzhou</figcaption></figure><p>Three years ago, we had a connection to the first emperor Qin Shihuangdi by visiting the tomb of the Confucian philosopher Xunzi in Lanling, who is for me one of the most significant philosophers in the history of humanity. His students at the Jixia Academy played a crucial role in shaping the history around the establishment of the Chinese Empire. Li Si (李斯) became a powerful chancellor under Emperor Qin Shihuangdi, while Han Feizi (韩非子) was a prominent theorist of Legalism, and his writings greatly influenced Qin Shihuangdi. Here’s the highlight of my China trip from 2023:</p><p><a href='https://vakantio.de/xiefuzi-reise-blog/xunzi-mausoleum'>Xunzi Mausoleum</a></p><figure> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/a9f1315f95901c874e108a112647b8ed_small.jpg' /> <figcaption>2023 Xunzi Mausoleum; Center: Xunzi; Left: Li Si; Right: Han Feizi</figcaption></figure><p>For my stay in Singapore, I have a packed visiting schedule, although I cannot yet predict what restrictions I will face due to the Formula 1 weekend during the Singapore Grand Prix. Therefore, I expect many spontaneous changes. However, a visit to HDB (Housing and Development Board) housing estates is planned, immersing myself in the impressive housing policy of the city-state. Two years ago, I visited the historically significant Selegie House in the Rochor district, and this year I aim to dive into modernity. During my multi-month stay in Singapore six years ago, I attended an exhibition on the concept of the new Tengah neighborhood. I now want to explore this emerging area with its first completed residential buildings, green spaces, and community facilities, even though I will likely encounter many construction sites. The metro line there is also set to commence operations in two years, and many neighborhoods are still unfinished. Nonetheless, I want to take a look at future living in Singapore. Here’s a look back at over 60 years of HDB construction history and my visit two years ago:</p><p><a href='https://vakantio.de/xiefuzi-reise-blog/hdb-wohnen-in-singapore'>HDB Living in Singapore</a></p><p>I discussed the Tengah district six years ago in my previous blog here:</p><p><a href='https://merlion-news.blogspot.com/2020/08/tengahs-park-district.html'>Tengah’s Park District</a></p><p>...and connected this photo video about my visit to the HDB exhibition:</p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/open?id=1iDn9ScoG8uydxBOjHiCMZD0KxlifVn1B'>HDB Tour</a></p><p>I am eager to see whether I can recognize the small models and illustrations on the architectural drawings now in their actual size alongside the green neighborhood center.</p><figure> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/22f1e468cb8e8d3f999da6f52cd54038_small.jpg' /> <figcaption>2020 HDB-Tengah Exhibition</figcaption></figure><p>Finally, I would like to mention that my tourist travel descriptions featured here on this travel blog are also complemented by descriptions of my everyday life in China in my personal blog <a href='https://steady.page/de/xiefuzi/topics/china-at-ease'>China: At Ease</a> in my Lion City Journal. Although the blog platform has made some changes regarding newsletter subscriptions, everyone can still sign up for free to receive the Lion City Journal here, ensuring they miss nothing from my trip:</p><p><a href='https://steady.page/de/xiefuzi/topics/china-at-ease'>China: At Ease in Lion City Journal</a></p><p>Of course, anyone can also receive all my contributions in this Xiefuzi travel blog for free via the
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Tuning into China and Singapore
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2025 Statue of Emperor Qin Shihuangdi in Xi'an
2025 Statue of Emperor Qin Shihuangdi in Xi'an
2025 Terracotta Army in Xi'an
2025 Terracotta Army in Xi'an

Before the travel preparations take up all my time, I am already tuning into my upcoming trip to Asia on my travel blog. In doing so, I want to remind all readers of some important destinations from past trips that hold special meaning and interesting connections to my journey this year.

2025 Statue of Emperor Qin Shihuangdi in Xi'an

In China, we are planning a trip to Qinhuangdao. The city honors the first emperor of China, Qin Shihuangdi, with its name, as he supposedly sought immortality at sea at this very spot during one of his extensive travels around 2,240 years ago. Our visit to this city connects to our visit to the Terracotta Army in Xi'an last year, which is situated in front of Qin Shihuangdi's tomb:

The War of the Terracotta Warriors

2025 Terracotta Army in Xi'an
In addition to the historical sites related to the first emperor, we will especially visit historically and architecturally significant locations of the Great Wall of China. If time permits, we will also visit the Changshou Mountain (长寿山), which means
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