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
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
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
Second from the group of two Turkish mugs – You Are Here – Adana.
Adana – is the major city in southern Turkey. At least one point of interest can be identified – Büyük Saat (English: The Great Clock Tower) – the tallest clock tower in Turkey, being 105 ft high. It is located in the old town on Ali Münif Caddesi and was built in 1882.
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
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
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
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
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
Even though all attention is now focused on the Disney YAHs, there is one international release which was revealed today. Turkey capital is finally getting own mug from You Are Here Series, yes, I am talking about Ankara. It is also the second largest city in the country, after Istanbul. It was a small town in the beginning of 20th century, but since 1920, when Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his associates chose it as a center of their resistance movement against the Allies, it grew into what we can see now.… Read more
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