Tag: China

Been There – Lijiang

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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

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Been There – Ningbo

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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

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Been There – Zhuhai

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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

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