Serena Zhu -- 2010-08-04 03:02
Of China's 55 ethnic minorities, 26 live in the south-west of China , in Yunnan Province. These range from the 8 million strong Yi people to a mere 6,000 of the Dulong people. The vast majority are peasant farmers following a way of life that has existed unchanged for centuries. Most minorities beli...

South West China – Holidays And Festivals

Serena Zhu -- 2010-08-04 02:44
South West China celebrates all the major, national Chinese holidays but the minority peoples in this area add a few of their own. The Chinese New Year is the most important of the year. Calculated by the traditional Chinese calendar, this falls between January 21st and February 20th by the western ...

The Forbidden City

Serena Zhu -- 2010-08-04 02:42
Beijing's fabulous Forbidden City is the large palace complex in the world, definitely the No.1 tourist attraction included in all Beijing Tour itineraries. Construction of The Forbidden City began in 1406 during the reign of the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1911), Emperor Yongle. Before ...

Shopping In Sw China

Serena Zhu -- 2010-08-04 02:29
Kunming offers goods from all over China and most of the consumer goods you will find in any western country are easily available. The city has three branches of Walmart. Shopping is centred on streets such as Qingnianlu Commercial Street, Zhengyilu Shopping Street, Luosiwuan, and Zhengyi Road. Next...

Beijing Local Lifestyle

Serena Zhu -- 2010-08-03 20:09
Beijing, the capital of China, beautifully blends ancient and modern Chinese cultures. A cosmopolitan metropolis combining both the history and modernity is what you can expect to experience on a Beijing tour. Beijing local's live an interesting life that combines these two elements. They go about t...

Chengdu - A City You Won't Leave Once You Come

Serena Zhu -- 2010-08-03 20:05
Chengdu is endowed with plentiful natural resources and sites of historic interest. The city of Chengdu is home to China's living treasures, the Giant Pandas, as well as many other endangered species. With a history of over 2,400 years, Chengdu is home to many amazing historical sites and archaeolog...

It's Time To Take A Family Vacation To China

Serena Zhu -- 2010-08-03 20:03
Traveling to China with your children is an amazing opportunity for them. It can open their eyes to the world and show them that much more lie beyond their home's borders than they could ever imagine. China is the perfect place to spend a family holiday because of its ancient history and remarkable ...

Some Basic Dining Etiquette & Customs In China

Serena Zhu -- 2010-08-03 20:01
Dinning etiquette in China can be quite intricate and daunting at first. The following etiquette and customs may ease your nervousness and make you enjoy China's cuisine more. Dinning etiquette in China can be quite intricate and daunting at first. The following etiquette and customs may ease your n...

Safety & Security Tips For Travelling To China

Serena Zhu -- 2010-08-03 19:59
The following are some tips for traveling safely: Get as much information as possible from us about the places you are to travel. Make several copies of your passport, traveler's checks, credit cards, itinerary, airline tickets and other travel documents. Take one copy with you and leave one copy wi...

Baggage - The Luggage Regulations When Take Domestic Flights In China

Serena Zhu -- 2010-08-03 19:56
1) For the check-in luggage, passengers holding an adult fare or half fare ticket are entitled to a free baggage allowance of 40kg (88 pounds) for first class, and 30kg (66pounds) for business class, while20kg (44 pounds) for economy class. No free baggage allowance is granted to infants. If your lu...

Useful China Travel Tips - Climate

Serena Zhu -- 2010-08-03 19:55
China is a vast country with different climates, but generally speaking, spring is from April to June, summer from June to September, fall from September to October, while winter is from October to March, and usually it is colder and drier in the north in winter, and hotter and more humid in the sou...

Where And When To Visit Hong Kong

Andrw Clark -- 2010-08-03 07:24
Hong Kong has population of 7.30 million in 2009 with density 6460/km2 along with low birth rate 11.7 per 1000 population. : Hong Kong is one of two special Administrative regions of Republic of China. Situated on China's south coast, it is famous for its expensive skyscrapers and deep natural harbo...

Backpacking Information on China

Josh Boorman -- 2010-07-31 02:06
Population: 1.3 billion (UN, 2005) Capital: Beijing Area: 9.6 million sq km (3.7 million sq miles) Major language: Mandarin Chinese Major religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism Life expectancy: 70 years (men), 73 years (women) (UN) Monetary unit: 1 Renminbi (yuan) (Y) = 10 jiao = 100 fen T...

7 Hong Kong Travel Tips

E. Gail Gillespie -- 2010-07-31 01:38
Hong Kong has much to offer the tourist with interesting sightseeing, delicious food, great shopping and an experience in a country with probably a very different culture to your own. These 7 Hong Kong Travel Tips will be useful in preparing your itinerary and knowing what to expect when you arrive ...

Shanghai For The Budget Traveller

Zenobia Vuturo -- 2010-07-27 04:43
Travelling to Shanghai, or anywhere in the Far East for that matter, is seldom the cheapest holiday option due to the distance involved. If you are looking to keep your holiday costs down, then search online for cheap flight deals outwith the high season, and look out for package deals, which can sa...

Re: why chinese women want western men

Ken Gomes -- 2010-07-24 07:42
Trev I had a similar experience in Thailand but fortunately not as expensive. I met & fell in love with a beautiful 24 year old bar girl. I gave her money to leave the bar & go home. She had been married to a Frenchman & lived in France for 4 years. Her ex was the same age as me 52. She spoke fluent...

Guangzhou City Highlights

Lek Boonlert -- 2010-07-16 05:04
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Dedicated to local hero and founder of the Republic of China Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall can be found on Yuexiu Hill. A popular time to visit is at sunset as an impressive panoramic view of the city can be seen from here, while visitors will be greeted by...

Beijing Nightlife: Night Markets

Lek Boonlert -- 2010-07-16 04:55
Night markets are something that are almost exclusive to the Asian world, and no matter which cheap Beijing hotel you are staying in, there will be one within walking distance of your cheap Beijing accommodation. The beauty of these night markets is that they only come alive once the sun goes down. ...

High-speed rail in China

choi -- 2010-07-12 21:27
China already has the world’s longest high-speed rail (HSR) network with about 6,920 km (4,300 mi.)of routes in service, including 1,995 km (1,240 mi.) of rail lines with top speeds of 350 km/h (220 mph The entire HSR network will reach 13,000 kilometres (8,100 mi) by 2012 and 16,000 kilometres (9,9...

Teach In China

Timothy Green -- 2010-07-10 17:33
Teaching English in China won't get you rich, but it's guaranteed to provide you with an exceptional opportunity to experience the Chinese culture, to travel, make friends, learn some Mandarin, and also provide you with a means to live abroad for an extended length of time. Interested? If you're bet...