You Are Here – Harbin

Starbucks You Are Here – Harbin – is one of 23 Chinese mugs released in September 2017.
Harbin is the largest city in Northeast China. Due to it’s cold winters, compared to other major Chinese cities, Harbin is called Ice City and is known for its winter tourism and recreations. Mountains, snow, skies and log cabin can be seen on the front of the mug, painted using blue colors. I can also see Central Avenue – pedestrian-only cobblestone street about a mile long lined with stores, restaurants, old architecture dating from the Russian era, and malls.… Read more

You Are Here – Chongqing

Starbucks You Are Here – Chongqing – is one of 23 Chinese mugs released in September 2017.
Chongqing is one of China’s four direct-controlled municipalities. Some of it’s nicknames are:
– “Fog city” – it has around 100 foggy days per year. Another factor is bad air quality as pollution is a huge problem of this city.
– “Bridge Capital of China” – for numerous bridges over Yangtze and Jialing Rivers (about 50 in total).

Interesting fact, Yangtze River Tramway makes Chongqing the only city in China to maintain tramways.… Read more

You Are Here – Dalian

Starbucks You Are Here – Dalian – one of 23 Chinese mugs released in September 2017.
Dalian is a major city and seaport in the Northeast China. Throughout it’s history it was occupied by foreign powers many times for many years. I personally recall mentions about Port Arthur under Russian rule, which is the part of nowadays Dalian.
As of the mug, all I can see is sea, sailing ships and city skyline. I wish they placed Tiaoyue Bridge, cause it has very interesting construction… Read more

You Are Here – Nanning

Starbucks You Are Here – Nanning – is one of 23 Chinese mugs released in September 2017.
Nanning – is the city in Southern China. It is known as a “green city” for having many trees mostly of tropics origin.
What’s on the mug:
– Jinhu Square – a city square with Elephant sculpture in the center
– Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center
– Star and crescent – probably for Nanning MosqueRead more

You Are Here – Jinan

Starbucks You Are Here – Jinan – is one of 23 Chinese mugs released in September 2017.
From the mug:
The Black Tiger Spring – Jinan is also known as the “City of Springs”. This particular spring is also a part of “72 Famous Springs”
Daming Lake – is one of city’s main natural and cultural landmarks. Most of the springs from “72 Famous Springs” converge into this lake.
– Lotus – is official city’s flower… Read more

You Are Here – Changsha

Starbucks You Are Here – Changsha – one of 23 Chinese mugs released in September 2017.
Changsha is a famous historical and cultural city with a history of over 3,000 years located in the South Central China.
I could only recognize Aiwan Pavillion (Red Leaf Pavilion) from Yuelu Mountain. So I will need your help to identify other places from the mug. Please, leave a comment.… Read more

You Are Here – Guangzhou

Starbucks You Are Here – Guangzhou – is one of 23 Chinese mugs released in September 2017.
Guangzhou is the second most populous city in China. It is situated at the heart of the most-populous metropolitan area in mainland China. For many years it was a very important terminus of the maritime Silk Road. It continues to serve as a major port of southern China being relatively close to Hong Kong and Macau (75 and 90 miles respectively).
From the mug:
Canton Tower – briefly held the title of tallest tower in the world, replacing the CN Tower.… Read more

You Are Here – Sanya

Starbucks You Are Here – Sanya – is one of 23 Chinese mugs released in September 2017.
Sanya is the city in Southeast China. It is located on Hainan Island and due to it’s climate is a very popular touristic destination. Sanya is sometimes called “China’s Florida”, as many retirees prefer to spend winter here.
Ocean, sun, sand, beaches, palmes – all that you can find on this YAH mug. I am sure it is especially nice to drink from it during cold season (unless you live in tropics).… Read more

You Are Here – Suzhou

Starbucks You Are Here – Suzhou – is one of 23 Chinese mugs released in September 2017.
Suzhou is the major city in the East China located close to Shanghai (less than 50 miles). It is facing Lake Tai (Taihu) and is known as a major touristic attraction due to its canals, pagodas and stone bridges. This is probably why it is also known as Venice of China. Not to forget precisely designed gardens which were added to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1997 and 2000.… Read more

You Are Here – Kunming

Starbucks You Are Here – Kunming – is one of 23 Chinese mugs released in September 2017.
Kunming is the modern city and transportation hub located on an elevated plateau (6,234 feet – 1,900 metres) on the south of China. It has a temperate year-round climate.
Noticeable point of interest from the mug:
– Green Lake Park – established in the 17th century with the most famous building on the lake – Jiang Wu Tang.
– The Stone Forest or Shilin – amazing rock formation which looks like trees growing from the ground, hence the name.… Read more

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