個人簡介:
職業(yè)：教師、系主任、大學輔導員和排球教練！
Years in China :?4?years
在華居住時間：4年
I’d like to use this post to introduce you to some of my favorite places in China all of which are a short train or plane ride from where I live.? I do this to dispel the myth of the China of stereotypes and to give you a glimpse of some of the adventures I’ve had and that you could have too travelling in China.
趁著這個機會，我想向你們介紹我最愛的地方，從我家出發(fā)，只要坐一會兒火車或飛機就到了。我想消除你們對中國的固有印象，讓你們看到我所經(jīng)歷的冒險旅途，也歡迎你們來中國旅游。
In the last year alone I’ve been hiking, desert trekking, boating, and to the freezing land of the Harbin Ice Festival.? China has every climate one could want and getting around is made easy by translation and transportation apps.? Even without the knowing the language, it’s still very possible to travel around.? I find that, in general, people here are honest, friendly and helpful, and a smile and a friendly attitude go a long way if you are ever travelling and in need of directions or help.
去年，我曾爬過山、去過沙漠、劃過船，還去了哈爾濱冰雪節(jié)。中國氣候復雜多樣，通過翻譯 app 和地圖導航 app，出行變得非常便利。即使不懂漢語，也可以走遍天南地北。中國人誠實、友好、樂于助人，如果你在旅途中找不到方向，需要幫助，你只要對別人施以一個微笑，用友好的態(tài)度尋求幫助，問題就迎刃而解了。
Yangshuo and Guilin: a 3-hour train ride from where I live in Guangdong Province.
陽朔和桂林：從我住的廣東省坐三小時火車就能到達。
Yunnan Province:?
云南省：
Here in China, you can find travel groups run by foreigners that cater to foreign travelers and residence.? One such group, Pacha Mama out of Guangzhou, took me and a small group on a hiking trip to Yunnan over the summer that showed me some of the most spectacular views I’ve seen in my life.? It was truly an amazing trip and one that I would one day like to repeat.
在中國，你可以跟著外國人經(jīng)營的旅游團，這些旅游團專為外國旅客服務。有一個廣州的旅游團叫 Pacha Mama，整個夏天我跟著他們?nèi)ピ颇贤讲铰眯?，領略了我此生所見的最壯觀的景色。我希望未來有一天能重游云南，再次經(jīng)歷這美妙的旅行。
Gansu Province:
甘肅省：
Golden Week in October was a chance for myself and two friends to join a travel group out of Shanghai to explore Gansu province along the old Silk Road.? This trip was spectacular and more than we could have expected with parts of The Great Wall, desert camping, dune hiking, and a helicopter ride over the desert.? It was a great chance to meet people (and camels) and to see more of China.
十月的黃金周，我和兩個朋友參加一個從上海出發(fā)的旅行團，沿著古絲綢之路探尋甘肅省。這次旅行讓我們欣賞了無比壯美的景色，完全超出期待，我們參觀了一小段長城，在沙漠露營，在沙丘徒步旅行，乘坐直升機穿越沙漠。我們遇到了很多人（還有駱駝），也看到了五彩斑斕的中國。
Harbin:
哈爾濱：
Winter in China is the right time to head way up north to Harbin to go to the Harbin Ice Festival.? Pack your warmest clothes – I’m from northern Ontario, so I’m used to cold – and I found it absolutely freezing!? It was worth the trip though.? Four friends and I booked a private three night/four day trip which was just the right amount of time to see the sights. We explored ice palaces, did snow activities, and also had a great time exploring the Russian influence in the city.? A must go but also a must dress warmly!
冬季是去哈爾濱北部參加冰雪節(jié)的最佳季節(jié)。帶上你最厚實的衣服——我來自安大略省北部，所以我習慣寒冷的氣候——那里絕對稱得上嚴寒！但是值得一去。我和四個朋友預訂了一個四天三夜的私人旅行，恰好能游遍哈爾濱的各個景點。我們參觀了冰宮，參加冰雪活動，還感受了哈爾濱的俄羅斯風情，總之玩得很開心。哈爾濱是必去的，但一定要穿得暖和點！
China is an amazing, diverse country with some much to see and do!? ?I’ve been all over the place, and I feel like I’m just scratching the surface.? I’m looking forward to planning future trips both with travel groups and on my own.? As I hope I’ve shown here, China is way more than stereotypes repeated in the media.? For now, China is home.
中國是一個神奇的、多元化的國家，有很多美景可以欣賞，很多事情可以嘗試！我已經(jīng)走遍了許多地方，但我覺得這只是開始。我期待著未來將去更多地方，可以跟旅行團，也可以獨自旅行。正如此文所展示，中國遠比西方媒體筆下的刻板印象要豐富多彩?，F(xiàn)在，中國是我的家。
To follow my travels in China and beyond, follow me on Instagram at @jenngunter_thoughthislens
想了解我的中國之旅以及其他故事，請關注我的Instagram：@jenngunther_thoughthislens
作者：Jenn?翻譯：潘澤彬
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