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You Are Here – Beijing

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Starbucks You Are Here – Beijing – one of 23 Chinese mugs released in September 2017.
Huge city, which 22 million people call home is the capital of China. It’s the largest city in the world by area and second most populous.
Even though many know it as a modern city of contemporary architecture, Beijing has a really rich history, going back to 11th century BC – times when it’s predecessor – town of Ji was founded.
This is why, and I really love it, Starbucks placed historical points of interest on the mug:
– The Great Wall of China – probably one of the most popular attractions in China.… Read more

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You Are Here – Shenzhen

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Starbucks You Are Here – Shenzhen – one of 23 Chinese mugs released in September 2017.
Shenzhen is a modern megalopolis that links Hong Kong to the rest of China. Some call it the Silicon Valley of China.
If you’re in Shenzhen you probably came for shopping experience, namely Luohu Commercial City, a huge mall with numerous shops and outlets, or just to see what the Chinese economic miracle really looks like.… Read more

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You Are Here – Tsingtao

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Starbucks You Are Here – Tsingtao – one of 23 Chinese mugs released in September 2017.
Qingdao (Tsingtao) – is a port city in the eastern part of China. This is the city of skyscrapers, parks and beaches overlooking the Yellow Sea. It is known by it’s Tsingtao Brewery founded in 1903 by German settlers. It now produces about 15% of domestic beer.
The mug is red inside.… Read more

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You Are Here – Chengdu

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Starbucks You Are Here – Chengdu – is one of 23 Chinese mugs released in September 2017.
Pretty much two things can be seen on the mug:
– Pandas, pandas, pandas – Chengdu Panda Base – a non-profit research and breeding facility for giant pandas and other rare animals. To make it clear, Starbucks placed five pandas on the front of the mug.
– The Dujiangyan Irrigation System – is an ancient irrigation system with a history of 2000 years!
Interesting detail, Starbucks Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu Flagship Store is placed on the back of the mug.… Read more

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You Are Here – Antalya

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Two new YAHs were spotted today in Turkey. I guess Starbucks is popular in this country since these are 5th and 6th mugs from this series.
Antalya – is one of the world’s and the Mediterranean’s leading tourist destinations. It attracts 30% of foreign tourists visiting Turkey. We don’t have the picture of the back of the mug yet, so I can only see Düden Waterfalls – a group of waterfalls ending directly in the Mediterranean Sea.… Read more

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You Are Here – Xian

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Starbucks You Are Here – Xi’an – is one of 23 Chinese mugs released in September 2017.
Xi’an is the capital of Shaanxi Province located in Northwest China. The two Chinese characters “西安” in the name Xi’an mean “Western Peace”. Xi’an is the oldest of the Four Great Ancient Capitals and the starting point of the Silk Road and home to the Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
– Terracotta Army is a collection of terracotta sculptures buried with the emperor in 210–209 BCE and whose purpose was to protect the emperor in his afterlife.… Read more

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You Are Here – Shenyang

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Starbucks You Are Here – Shenyang – is one of 23 Chinese mugs released in September 2017.
Shenyang is the largest city in Northeast China by urban population and the provincial capital of Liaoning Province.
What’s on the mug:
– city skyline
– Liaoning Broadcast and TV Tower – was built in 1989 and is 1,002 ft tall
– Mukden Palace – was the former imperial palace of the early Manchu-led Qing dynasty
– Liaobin Pagoda – a historical remainder of a 1000-year-old ancient city.… Read more

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You Are Here – Wuxi

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Starbucks You Are Here – Wuxi – is one of 23 Chinese mugs released in September 2017.
Wuxi is an old city in the province Jiangsu, China. It borders with two other large cities: Changzhou and Suzhou. As many typical old Chinese cities, Wuxi has a circular plan and is crossed by multiple canals. This is depicted on the mug as well – sailing boats and a bridge. I think the pagoda is for Liyuan garden.… Read more

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You Are Here – Wuhan

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Starbucks You Are Here – Wuhan – is one of 23 Chinese mugs released in September 2017.
Wuhan – is the capital of Hubei province and is the most populous city in Central China. Being a central hub in the domestic transportation, Wuhan is sometimes called Chicago of China.
I definitely see Yellow Crane Tower – traditional Chinese tower which was rebuilt numerous times due to war and fire. Current tower dates back to 1981 and is a mile away from the original place.… Read more

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