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You Are Here Christmas – Thailand

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Last year, I was really excited to add YAH Christmas Amsterdam and Barcelona to Starbucks-Mugs.com in anticipation of their immediate release. However, to my disappointment, they have never been released. And if for Barcelona there was no pic at all, Amsterdam in it’s turn had some photo from apparently Starbucks presentation or something like that.
This is why I am adding You Are Here Christmas – Thailand as a rumor so far. Let’s hope this mug will be released this holiday season and join YAH Christmas family.… Read more

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You Are Here Disney – Epcot 3

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Update from October 4, 2017 YAY!!! You Are Here Epcot 3 is finally here. The latest version of Epcot mugs was just spotted on the shelves in respective theme park! From what I can see, the initial collectors’ reaction has been all positive. Indeed new mug is pleasantly looking and is completely different from Epcot 2 (and Epcot 1 as well). The monorail is gone, at least from the front of the mug. I am going to wait for more pics to confirm that.… Read more

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You Are Here Disney – California Adventure 2

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Like I’ve mentioned in my previous post, most of the Disney YAHs (first versions) were put on sale, namely, California Adventure had the price tag of $9.99! I hope you guys used this as an advice and stashed both Disney California mugs? No? Well, that’s too bad, since the new You Are Here California Adventure mug hit Starbucks stores today. I will be honest with you, I think this new design is too simple, but I like the color scheme more than first version.… Read more

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You Are Here – Xiamen

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Starbucks You Are Here – Xiamen – is one of 23 Chinese mugs released in September 2017.
Xiamen is a city and port in Southeastern China which originally only consisted of the Xiamen Island, while now it’s covering adjacent areas of mainland. It is located across Taiwan (80-100 miles) and was a British-run treaty port from 1842 to 1912.
On the mug:
– Hulishan Fortress built in 1894. It is located on the south of Xiamen Island at the top of Huli Hill, overlooking the sea.… Read more

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You Are Here – Nanjing

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Starbucks You Are Here – Nanjing – is one of 23 Chinese mugs released in September 2017.
Landmarks from the mug:
– “bixie” sculpture at Xiao Xiu’s tomb (518 CE). Stone sculpture of the southern dynasties is widely considered as the city’s icon.
– Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum – finished in 1929 is the tomb of Dr. Sun – the “Father of Modern China” – who ended the monarchy, and founded the Republic of China after the 1911 revolution.
– Nanjing Eye – built in 2014, this pedestrian bridge connects the Cultural and Sports Park of Youth Olympic Games in Hexi New Town of Nanjing.… Read more

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You Are Here – Harbin

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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

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You Are Here – Chongqing

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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

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You Are Here – Dalian

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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

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You Are Here – Nanning

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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 Mosque… Read more

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You Are Here – Jinan

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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

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