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Been There Ornament – Hong Kong

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Been There Ornament Hong Kong joins other mini mugs in my collection.

Hong Kong began as a small fishing and farming community before becoming a British colony in 1842 after the First Opium War. Over the next century, it transformed into a major trading port and one of the most important gateways between East and West. In 1997 sovereignty returned to China under the “one country, two systems” framework, which allowed Hong Kong to keep its own legal and economic structures.… Read more

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Been There Ornament – Guangzhou

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Been There Ornament Guangzhou is using the following symbols and points of interest that we saw in the design of the larger mug: Pearl River Cruise, Yuexiu Park, Baiyun Mountain, and Canton Tower.

Experiencing Guangzhou means savoring its exceptional culinary heritage. Dim sum forms the heart of local dining culture, featuring delicate morsels such as har gow (shrimp dumplings), siu mai (pork dumplings), and char siu bao (barbecued pork buns) traditionally paired with tea. The city’s beloved white cut chicken showcases Cantonese simplicity—tender poached chicken accompanied by ginger and scallion sauce.… Read more

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Been There Ornament – Kunming

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Been There Ornament – Kunming, together with the China country ornament, accompanies the large mug that we’ve reviewed earlier. The symbols of the city we identified were: Stone Forest (Shilin National Park), Western Hills and Dragon Gate, Yuantong Temple, and Golden Temple (Jindian Park). Local dishes to try: Crossing the Bridge Noodles (Guo Qiao Mi Xian), Yunnan Rice Noodles (Mi Xian), and Steam Pot Chicken (Chengdu Ji).… Read more

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Been There Ornament – Shenyang

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Been There Ornament – Shenyang comes in a set of two, together with the China ornament. Similarly to the bigger mug, it showcases these symbols of the city in the design: Marshal Zhang Mansion, The Mukden Palace, Beiling Park, Zhongjie Walking Street, Laobian Dumplings, The Four Bowl Set, and Fa’s Twisted Roll… Read more

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