Beijing

November 20, 2009 by  
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Beijing, the capital of China, is the nation’s political, economic, cultural, educational and international trade and communication center. It is also one of the six ancient cities in China and even one of the greatest ancient capitals in the world. For travellers, it is home to experience China’s deep culture and long history.

It is regarded as the never miss destination: Hiking up the winding Great Wall could be a once in a life experience and a visit to Forbidden City can see the ancient imperial palace, also the typical example of traditional architecture heritage; Summer Palace is another piece of the empire’s glorious creations, together with Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, Ming Tomb and other temples.

You may have a different life here, cycling in the Hutong area and get a glimpse of Old Pecking lifestyle, trekking on the remote and untouched Great Wall sections with few tourists there; have a wonderful Beijing Night and enjoy the fabulous Beijing Opera, taste the famous Pecking roast duck, visit the local markets and bargain for a good deal.

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Shanghai

November 11, 2009 by  
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Located on China’s central eastern coast at the mouth of the Yangtze River, Shanghai is the largest city and also the most developed and modern city in China.

Originally, it was a fishing and textiles town. Due to its favorable port location, it gradually became a multinational hub of finance and business by the 1930s. In 2005, it became the world’s largest cargo port.

Shanghai has a wide variety of impressive sights. It has historical landmarks such as the Bund and City God Temple, its modern and ever-expanding Pudong skyline including the Oriental Pearl Tower, etc. The magnificent Yuyuan Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens in all of Asia, its classic, refined architecture and landscaping provide a feeling of simplicity and grandeur at the same time. Nanjing Road was once a synonym for prosperity and modernism.

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Lhasa

November 9, 2009 by  
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As the capital of China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, has a history of more than 1,300 years. Covering an area of close to 30,000 square km, it is the home of to the Tibetan, Han, and Hui peoples, as well as many other ethnic groups, but the Tibetan ethnic group makes up 87 percent of the total population.

Situated in a high-altitude valley at 3,700 meters (11,100 feet), Lhasa is the highest city in the world. Surrounded by high mountains and with the scenic Kyichu River flowing through the city, Lhasa is regarded as ‘The Last Pure Land of the World and the Extant Paradise’.

It is a place you may easily find spinning prayer wheels, colorful flags, lamas, traditionally clad Tibetans. It is also the closest place on Earth to Heaven.

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Xi’an

September 9, 2009 by  
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As the Chinese saying goes, “If you want to see China of 100 years ago, visit Shanghai; China of 500 years ago, Beijing; China of 2000 years ago, Xian”, Xi’an is a living, breathing museum of China’s history.

It is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals in the world, along with Athens, Rome and Cairo. It has a history of more than 3,000 years. From 1,000 BC to 1,000 AD, it served as the imperial capital for 13 ancient imperial dynasties.

It has a great number of historical sites, such as the ruins of EPang Palace of the Qin Dynasty, Weiyang Palace of the Han Dynasty, Daming Palace of the Tang Dynasty, the Big and Small Wild Goose Pagodas of the Tang Dynasty, the Bell & Drum Towers of the Ming Dynasty, etc. The most attractive one was the Terracotta Army, which has been cited as the” Eighth Wonder in the World”. Even walking in the street, you will be moved by the ancient city walls, traditional culture and unique lifestyles.

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Guilin

August 31, 2009 by  
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Tired of the busy life? Come to Guilin! Get away from the hustle & bustle of big city life to the nature’s masterpiece!

As one of the most serene and beautiful places in the world, Guilin is situated in the northeast of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China.

Guilin is named after the fragrance of osmanthus tree by its first inhabitants in Qin Dynasty over 2,000 years ago. Currently, it is home to ethnic 12 nationalities with a total population of 1,260,000 in the city and surrounding area.

Its scenery is reputed by Chinese to be the “finest under heaven”, or directly from Chinese: “the mountains and rivers in Guilin are the number one under the heaven.”

Now, please come with us to have a visit to Guilin together!

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