Been There Ornament – Ningbo
As with other Chinese mini mugs, the Been There Ornament – Ningbo is paired with a China ornament in the set. Here’s the review of the larger mug.… Read more
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Been There – Lijiang
Starbucks Been There – Lijiang is the final China mug I was missing from the site. If you’re looking for the full list, it’s now complete.
Lijiang, located in Yunnan province in southwestern China, has a history stretching back more than 800 years. Originally a crucial stop along the ancient Tea Horse Road, it became the center of the Naxi ethnic group and their unique Dongba culture. The city’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserves centuries-old architecture, waterways, and cobbled streets that survived both war and earthquakes.… Read more
Been There – Ningbo
It wasn’t easy to track down a photo of the elusive Been There – Ningbo mug. And this image only shows the front – never mind the other sides. If you happen to have the mug, I’d truly appreciate it if you could share some pictures..
Ningbo, whose name means “calm waves,” sits on the coastal plain of the Yong River in Zhejiang Province and has been an active port since ancient times. Archaeological finds like the Hemudu Neolithic Culture reveal human settlement here as early as 7,000 years ago and a pioneering history of rice cultivation.… Read more
Been There Ornament – Hefei
This tiny Been There Ornament – Hefei is almost a complete copy of the bigger mug that was added to the site earlier.… Read more
Been There – Wonder of the Seas
Been There – Wonder of the Seas is a mug for one of Royal Caribbean’s crown jewels – currently among the largest cruise ships in the world. Launched in 2022, this massive vessel measures about 1,188 feet long, spans 210 feet wide, and towers 236 feet high. It weighs roughly 236,857 gross tons and can carry over 7,000 guests along with a crew of more than 2,000, making it a floating city packed with entertainment, dining, and thrills.
Some of the attractions of this cruise ship:
Ice Skating at Sea
Yes, you can ice skate on a cruise ship.… Read more
Been There Ornament – Hangzhou
Been There Ornament – Hangzhou is a mini mug for the capital city of the Chinese province of Zhejiang. The design of this ornament is very similar to the large mug that I reviewed earlier.… Read more
Been There – Zhuhai
Been There – Zhuhai is a mug for a Chinese city from southern Guangdong. Zhuhai’s story begins as a cluster of humble fishing villages along China’s southern coast. For centuries, it remained quiet and low-profile – until China designated it one of the first Special Economic Zones in 1980. Since then, Zhuhai has transformed into a thriving, modern city known for its green spaces, romantic coastline, and strategic location in the Greater Bay Area.
Here are some points of interest and symbols from the design of the Been There Zhuhai mug:
– Chimelong Ocean Kingdom is one of the largest marine-themed parks in the world.… Read more
Been There – Sydney
Starbucks Been There Sydney is a mug for the capital of New South Wales that was established as a British penal colony in 1788. It was named after Thomas Townshend, Lord Sydney, the British Home Secretary who authorized the colony’s establishment. Long before that, the area was home to the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, whose connection to the land spans over 60,000 years. Today, remnants of this Indigenous heritage sit alongside colonial landmarks, modern architecture, and global influences. Sydney’s layered past shapes its identity as one of the world’s most iconic harbor cities.… Read more
Been There Ornament – Xi’an
Starbucks Been There Ornament – Xi’an with the orange-red string. Here`s the review of the large mug.… Read more
Been There – Brasília
Starbucks Been There – Brasília mug was released quite a while ago, and it remains widely available in stores.
Brasília wasn’t born organically like most capitals – it was imagined, designed, and raised from the ground in the middle of Brazil. Inaugurated in 1960 under President Juscelino Kubitschek, it was built to move the capital from coastal Rio de Janeiro to a more central location, spurring internal development. The city’s name simply reflects its role: the capital of Brazil – Brasília.… Read more
