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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
The Silk Road
Put Silk Road Tour on your travel list, you will find a totally different experience in China. The Silk Road is a collection of several ancient trade routes that linked Roman Empire in the west with the imperial court of China in the East. Before the discovery of the sea route to India, the Silk Road was the most important connection between the Orient and the West which still remains its charm to people. The routes played a vital role in the development of the great civilizations of China and other nearby countries, and helped shape the foundations for the modern world. When you are planning to travel there, a guide to the history of the Silk Road is needed, which will make your understanding of its culture and significants deeper.
The ancient route started at Luoyang and Xi'an, the capitals of Tang Dynasty, reached the Yellow River at Lanzhou, then skirted westward through the Hexi Corridor along with deserts and mountains before reach the oasis of Dunhuang, finally headed to Xinjiang crossing Turpan, Hotan, Yarkand, and Kashgar. Walking through Xinjiang, brave ancient merchants and traveler could go eastward continuously until they arrive at Rome. For hundreds of years the dusty caravan roads were traveled by merchants: silk was carried westward, while wool, gold, silver exotic birds and animals were carried eastward.
With the fall of Rome, the route became unsafe. The Silk Road experienced its last great era during the period of Mongols (Yuan dynasty of China), when the entire route from China to the Mediterranean was part of one empire. At that time, Nicolo and Marco Polo traveled from Kashgar to the Far East along the southern route. The overland link quickly lost its importance as trade across the seas developed. Today, Silk Road has lost its oringinal function, but become a popular destination for many adventurous travellers following in the footsteps of Marco Polo. What are you waiting for? Come and travel along the Silk Road to enjoy the the historical culture relics, beautiful scenery, and the wonderful treatment of visitors and the tradition of Muslim hospitality.
It is such a tour with the history of the silk road and the history of China. Taking this tour is a China Tour cross different province of China.
You can see lots of part of China and different view of it, such as grassland in Mogol, Lake in Xingjiang, Desert in Gansu province. You can see museums, buddha caves and ice mountains. Conbine with Beijing Tour will be more interested for you to see not only the olden part of China but also the modern one. Is this interested to visit the new capital of China?
The ancient route started at Luoyang and Xi'an, the capitals of Tang Dynasty, reached the Yellow River at Lanzhou, then skirted westward through the Hexi Corridor along with deserts and mountains before reach the oasis of Dunhuang, finally headed to Xinjiang crossing Turpan, Hotan, Yarkand, and Kashgar. Walking through Xinjiang, brave ancient merchants and traveler could go eastward continuously until they arrive at Rome. For hundreds of years the dusty caravan roads were traveled by merchants: silk was carried westward, while wool, gold, silver exotic birds and animals were carried eastward.
With the fall of Rome, the route became unsafe. The Silk Road experienced its last great era during the period of Mongols (Yuan dynasty of China), when the entire route from China to the Mediterranean was part of one empire. At that time, Nicolo and Marco Polo traveled from Kashgar to the Far East along the southern route. The overland link quickly lost its importance as trade across the seas developed. Today, Silk Road has lost its oringinal function, but become a popular destination for many adventurous travellers following in the footsteps of Marco Polo. What are you waiting for? Come and travel along the Silk Road to enjoy the the historical culture relics, beautiful scenery, and the wonderful treatment of visitors and the tradition of Muslim hospitality.
It is such a tour with the history of the silk road and the history of China. Taking this tour is a China Tour cross different province of China.
You can see lots of part of China and different view of it, such as grassland in Mogol, Lake in Xingjiang, Desert in Gansu province. You can see museums, buddha caves and ice mountains. Conbine with Beijing Tour will be more interested for you to see not only the olden part of China but also the modern one. Is this interested to visit the new capital of China?
Friday, December 30, 2011
Travelling in China
Travelling to China does not seem too crazy today. You can reach every places inside China even the smallest village. Thus, a travel agency makes is much more easier than thravelling all by yourself. The classic tour for travelling the whole China will be Beijing-Xian-Shanghai-Guilin and at last ended up in HongKong. It’s a really completely tour of China. In Beijing, for it’s capital, you can see both the traditional city and modernlized of China. In Xi’an, the Chinese wonder Terra-cotta worriers and the encient city wall. In Shanghai, a metropolitan city of China. All the high buildings and developed factories are settle down here. In Guilin, a cruise trip on Yangtze River must be a different taest than on the sea. In Hongkong, you can buy a lot of cheap stuff and you will be never tierd of shopping. But it could be the others as wherever you would like to travel. We are always be here to help.
Beijing Tour
Beijing, the gateway to China, has become one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. Having served as the capital of the country for more than 800 years, Beijing is the nation's political, cultural, scientific, international trade and communication center as well as a key transportation hub. The long history and profund culture have endowed Beijing with incomparable charm.
Xi’an Tour
Want to explore the civilization of ancient China, travel to Xian. Xian, named "Chang'an" during the Han Dynasty, is the capital of Shaanxi Province, which lasted an amazing 1,608 years. There are 13 dynasties placed their capital here in China's history, which makes Xian to be the most famous ancient city beyond comparison.
Shanghai Tour
Taking a travel to Shanghai, perhaps China would not be so mysterious as mentioned in the most guide books. Shanghai, as one of the modern cities located in the middle of China's east coastline, is called "Hu" or "Shen" for short in Chinese. The city is famous for its first ranking for the high density of population in this area, the most comprehensive commercial city and one of the import and export cities in China, which earns a good reputation for the "Oriental Paris" and "Pearl of China".
Guilin Tour
Guilin is famous for the green mountains and crystal clear water, which make the city to be a vivid Chinese painting. Yangshuo scenery, Li River, Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave and Longsheng Terraced Field are the sites that you can't miss in the city. Also, you can enjoy the abundant minorities in the city. Each minority has its own designed customs, festivals and culture and hospitality to the guests who travel here.
Hong Kong Tour
Hong Kong is a truly amazing travel destination! Hong Kong is situated in Southern China, just 32 km east of the Pearl River and 135 km southeast of Guangdong Province. The city is made up of four sections: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, the New Territories, and 260 surrounding islands. Hong Kong enjoys a subtropical climate, with reasonable temperatures for half the year, cool, dry winters and humid summers.
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Beijing Tour
Beijing, the gateway to China, has become one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. Having served as the capital of the country for more than 800 years, Beijing is the nation's political, cultural, scientific, international trade and communication center as well as a key transportation hub. The long history and profund culture have endowed Beijing with incomparable charm.
Xi’an Tour
Want to explore the civilization of ancient China, travel to Xian. Xian, named "Chang'an" during the Han Dynasty, is the capital of Shaanxi Province, which lasted an amazing 1,608 years. There are 13 dynasties placed their capital here in China's history, which makes Xian to be the most famous ancient city beyond comparison.
Shanghai Tour
Taking a travel to Shanghai, perhaps China would not be so mysterious as mentioned in the most guide books. Shanghai, as one of the modern cities located in the middle of China's east coastline, is called "Hu" or "Shen" for short in Chinese. The city is famous for its first ranking for the high density of population in this area, the most comprehensive commercial city and one of the import and export cities in China, which earns a good reputation for the "Oriental Paris" and "Pearl of China".
Guilin Tour
Guilin is famous for the green mountains and crystal clear water, which make the city to be a vivid Chinese painting. Yangshuo scenery, Li River, Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave and Longsheng Terraced Field are the sites that you can't miss in the city. Also, you can enjoy the abundant minorities in the city. Each minority has its own designed customs, festivals and culture and hospitality to the guests who travel here.
Hong Kong Tour
Hong Kong is a truly amazing travel destination! Hong Kong is situated in Southern China, just 32 km east of the Pearl River and 135 km southeast of Guangdong Province. The city is made up of four sections: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, the New Territories, and 260 surrounding islands. Hong Kong enjoys a subtropical climate, with reasonable temperatures for half the year, cool, dry winters and humid summers.
I’m sure you can find one you like in our colorful webside. Anywhere you like to travel, any place you would like to stay. Our stuff will always be here to help. Forthur more, if you would interested of travel tibet, let us be the first in line.
China Panda Tour
Panda, regarded as the national emblem of China, is going to make your China tour this time a special one. This specially designed theme tour of Pandas will provide you the most comprehensive and close-up encounters with panda by visiting Chengdu, the home of Giant Pandas as well as the world-famous historic and culture relics there for your entire tour impression. The giant Panda, an easily recognized animal with the distinctive black patches around the eyes and across its round body, is the universal symbol for the conservation of wildlife. In this Chengdu Tour, you will experienced not only the giant panda but also some tourists’ attractive place such as Jiuzhaigou, or other city surounded. Take a cruise on the Yangtze River will be another relax day to complete your China Tour.
Panda live in the mountain ranges of the central provinces in China. Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan provice, is known as the natural home of the Panda and features the world famous Panda research center. The China panda tour provides a rare opportunity to visit the Giant Panda Research Base or the Breeding Center in Chendgdu. It also allows you to explore their natural habitat and discover the magnificent but often illusive animals in the wild. In addition, the tour package will also lead you to visit the major tourist sites within Chengdu as well as in Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Shanghai.
Panda live in the mountain ranges of the central provinces in China. Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan provice, is known as the natural home of the Panda and features the world famous Panda research center. The China panda tour provides a rare opportunity to visit the Giant Panda Research Base or the Breeding Center in Chendgdu. It also allows you to explore their natural habitat and discover the magnificent but often illusive animals in the wild. In addition, the tour package will also lead you to visit the major tourist sites within Chengdu as well as in Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Shanghai.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
China Ice Festival & Ski Vacation
China Ice & Ski Tour is a fantastic winter getaway taking you to unique northern Chinese cities to experience a snowy China. No matter you are an experienced skier or just only a beginner seeking for fun, there's no problem to take advantage of the snow season and winter tours in China. With a whitened horizon, you will be amazed by the special charm and elegance of the historic sites in ancient China's two most famous cities, Beijing and Shanghai. Besides, the annual Harbin Ice and Snow Festival will turn the city into a land of fairy tales. In winter, the most welcoming activities in China are the skiing and ice skating and the most popular places must be the northeast cities of China, such as: Harbin, Changchun, Jilin and Shenyang.
The northern part of China is really close to the Russia, it’s cold and have the best quality of the Ski Resorts and they have a impressive Ice festival in winter time. It is definitely a worthy place to travel in one of those China Tour. And this one, you can conbine with Beijing Tour and Shanghai Tour. In this way, you may experience both the north and the south of China.
Harbin, the city famous for its piercing wind and cold temperature in winter, hold the annual Ice Exhibition for the exquisite and well designed ice sculpture and ice lantern, which is made of the ice from the famous Songhua River. The winter makes it holding couple of the best ski resorts in China. Tour China in winter, enjoy the advantages in the low season with few tourists, cheap tickets, and yet much to see and to do. We provide elaborate itineraries with our great China winter tour packages, there is nothing to worry about as we will be you hands during the whole winter vacation in China. So, what are you waiting for? Plan your China ski and ice tours right now for this winter!
The northern part of China is really close to the Russia, it’s cold and have the best quality of the Ski Resorts and they have a impressive Ice festival in winter time. It is definitely a worthy place to travel in one of those China Tour. And this one, you can conbine with Beijing Tour and Shanghai Tour. In this way, you may experience both the north and the south of China.
Harbin, the city famous for its piercing wind and cold temperature in winter, hold the annual Ice Exhibition for the exquisite and well designed ice sculpture and ice lantern, which is made of the ice from the famous Songhua River. The winter makes it holding couple of the best ski resorts in China. Tour China in winter, enjoy the advantages in the low season with few tourists, cheap tickets, and yet much to see and to do. We provide elaborate itineraries with our great China winter tour packages, there is nothing to worry about as we will be you hands during the whole winter vacation in China. So, what are you waiting for? Plan your China ski and ice tours right now for this winter!
Travelling in Beijing
The classic way of travelling Beijing are those highlights tour for several days. The places you probably heard a lot in Beijing are Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, Ming Tomb and different section of the Great Wall. But there are way more to see for such a impressive Beijing Tour.
Acrobatic Show & Kongfu Show
Acrobatics is a traditional art form in which the performers depend on each other's skill and timing. It is a great program for your travel in Beijing. Chinese acrobatics is said to have started during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) two thousand years old. It is believed that it developed out of the labor and self-defense skills practiced by the populace during their leisure time. As the world infrastructure developed, acrobatics gradually developed into a performance art.
Chinese Kung Fu is one of the famous examples of traditional Chinese Culture with a history of thousands years. The theory of Kung Fu is based on classical Chinese philosophy, to promote good moral character, nourishes the spirit and fosters proper temperament. Thanks to the great influnce of the American movie industry, Chinese Kung Fu was introduced abroad by Chinese- American Kung Fu master Bruce Lee, the film star Jacky Chen and Jet Li.
Beijing Hutong & Bell and Drum Tower & Shichahai Area & Prince Gong's Mansion
Beijing hutong and the courtyard are the real culture of old Beijing. Hutong refers to the typical narrow streets or alleys formed by lines of siheyuan, traditional courtyard residences. It is the winding Beijing hutongs other than the high-rise buildings and skyscrapers that are more attractive to those who travel here to fathom the real old Beijing and the local life.
The Bell Tower of Beijing is located in the northern downtown of the city, at the end of the central axis of the imperial city to the north of Di'anmen. As an ancient timepiece, the Bell Tower attracts hundreds of people to travel to witness its significance. The Bell Tower was the timepiece, together with the Drum Tower, during Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Prince Gong's Mansion, also known as Gong Wang Fu, is located to the northwest of the Forbidden City close to Shichahai Lake in the central part of Beijing. It is one of the most ornate and extravagant residence prince's residence compounds of all in Beijing, definitely a popular place of interest to travel or visit. Originally built in 1777, Prince Gong's Mansion was once the residence of Heshen, the favorite minister of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty.
Beijing Capital Museum & Liulichang Cultural Street & 798 Art District
The new Capital Museum is one of the new travel spots in Beijing. It opened to the public on May 18, 2006. Located along the western extension of Changan Street. The Capital Museum has become a culture window of Beijing with its unique architecture, abundant exhibitions, advanced technology and complete functions, ranking one of the best museums worldwide. The main buildings include the Rectangular Exhibition Hall, the Oval Exhibition Hall and the quadrate Office and Scientific Research Building.
Liulichang Cultural Street Market is a fun stroll and specializes in all kinds of Chinese crafts and art works, located in southwest of Qianmen and near to the Hepingmen Gate. Most foreigners love to visit Liulichang Cultural Street when they travel to Beijing. The 800 meters long east-west street is a traditional market of old and rare books, antiques, paintings, calligraphy and arts & crafts. It is one of two streets that still keep the appearance of a Qing Dynasty market street and a cool place for those who want to shop or just have a look at the street and architectures.
798 Art District is often called the 798 Art District, 798 Art Zone or Factory 798. It is an attractive travel spot in Beijing and a new rising, avant-garde and trendy space that hosts high-level cultural, artistic and commercial activities, located in Dashanzi Art District which is the site of state-owned factories including Factory 798, which originally produced electronics.
The marvolous China Tour included not only Beijing, but also other fantastic places. Welcome to join us, we promiss you a different tour in China.
Acrobatic Show & Kongfu Show
Acrobatics is a traditional art form in which the performers depend on each other's skill and timing. It is a great program for your travel in Beijing. Chinese acrobatics is said to have started during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) two thousand years old. It is believed that it developed out of the labor and self-defense skills practiced by the populace during their leisure time. As the world infrastructure developed, acrobatics gradually developed into a performance art.
Chinese Kung Fu is one of the famous examples of traditional Chinese Culture with a history of thousands years. The theory of Kung Fu is based on classical Chinese philosophy, to promote good moral character, nourishes the spirit and fosters proper temperament. Thanks to the great influnce of the American movie industry, Chinese Kung Fu was introduced abroad by Chinese- American Kung Fu master Bruce Lee, the film star Jacky Chen and Jet Li.
Beijing Hutong & Bell and Drum Tower & Shichahai Area & Prince Gong's Mansion
Beijing hutong and the courtyard are the real culture of old Beijing. Hutong refers to the typical narrow streets or alleys formed by lines of siheyuan, traditional courtyard residences. It is the winding Beijing hutongs other than the high-rise buildings and skyscrapers that are more attractive to those who travel here to fathom the real old Beijing and the local life.
The Bell Tower of Beijing is located in the northern downtown of the city, at the end of the central axis of the imperial city to the north of Di'anmen. As an ancient timepiece, the Bell Tower attracts hundreds of people to travel to witness its significance. The Bell Tower was the timepiece, together with the Drum Tower, during Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Prince Gong's Mansion, also known as Gong Wang Fu, is located to the northwest of the Forbidden City close to Shichahai Lake in the central part of Beijing. It is one of the most ornate and extravagant residence prince's residence compounds of all in Beijing, definitely a popular place of interest to travel or visit. Originally built in 1777, Prince Gong's Mansion was once the residence of Heshen, the favorite minister of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty.
Beijing Capital Museum & Liulichang Cultural Street & 798 Art District
The new Capital Museum is one of the new travel spots in Beijing. It opened to the public on May 18, 2006. Located along the western extension of Changan Street. The Capital Museum has become a culture window of Beijing with its unique architecture, abundant exhibitions, advanced technology and complete functions, ranking one of the best museums worldwide. The main buildings include the Rectangular Exhibition Hall, the Oval Exhibition Hall and the quadrate Office and Scientific Research Building.
Liulichang Cultural Street Market is a fun stroll and specializes in all kinds of Chinese crafts and art works, located in southwest of Qianmen and near to the Hepingmen Gate. Most foreigners love to visit Liulichang Cultural Street when they travel to Beijing. The 800 meters long east-west street is a traditional market of old and rare books, antiques, paintings, calligraphy and arts & crafts. It is one of two streets that still keep the appearance of a Qing Dynasty market street and a cool place for those who want to shop or just have a look at the street and architectures.
798 Art District is often called the 798 Art District, 798 Art Zone or Factory 798. It is an attractive travel spot in Beijing and a new rising, avant-garde and trendy space that hosts high-level cultural, artistic and commercial activities, located in Dashanzi Art District which is the site of state-owned factories including Factory 798, which originally produced electronics.
The marvolous China Tour included not only Beijing, but also other fantastic places. Welcome to join us, we promiss you a different tour in China.
Highlights of China Tour
China is a destination that has simply so much to offer its visitors who often return home with unforgettable memories of this unique country. The different regions and cities of China have their own unique selection of sights and sounds that would fascinate you regardless of whether you are into nature, architecture, culture, shopping or food. To plan your China tour well and select the right tour for you, you have to figure out what you are most keen to see in your limited time there. While there can be infinite possibilities on where you can choose to tour, here are my recommendations for three must-see places.
A. Touring the majestic Great Wall of China
Great Wall is no doubt one of China’s most visited and much raved about destinations. The sheer grandeur of the longest defense wall in the world, and the fact that it was constructed over several dynasties is sure to impress you if you have not seen it up close. You can visit a number of sections of the Great Wall which have been opened to public access, each possessing its own unique scenery. The Badaling section is probably the most visited by tourists due to it being accessible via only an hour’s drive from the capital Beijing. The terrain is generally friendly for walking, while the views from the top are simply incomparable. If you are rugged and adventurous, you can take a hike between the Simitai and Jinshanling sections which also offer stunning views. However you have to overcome some rough and steep terrain.
B. Take an unforgettable Yangtze River Cruise Tour
You should take a cruise down the Yangtze River if you want to see some of the most majestic natural landscapes in China. You have a choice of cruising from Chongqing to Yichang. You will be treated to a plethora of wonderful scenery that you will not soon forget after your cruise. A Yangtze River cruise tour will not be complete without passing by the Three Gorges, which are appreciated not only for their aesthetic beauty, but also for their historical, cultural and religious background. The Three Gorges Dam is also a prominent sight that you cannot miss. To truly appreciate the Yangtze River, it is recommended that you also learn about its culture. One such opportunity would be the International Tourist Festival of Three Gorges in Chongqing in the month of June, which will be an educational and entertaining experience for visitors with its trade talks, folk art displays and performances.
C. Shanghai Tour – embrace history and modernity of China
If you want to experience urban life while having easy access to cultural and historical sites, Shanghai is the place for you. You will be impressed with the city’s eclectic blend of history and modernity, especially if you visit the following popular sights below. Showcasing the pinnacle of modern developments in the city, the Pudong area is home to two of the most impressive modern structures that you will ever see – the Oriental TV Tower and the Jinmao Tower. To revisit the city’s colourful past, what better place to tour than The Bund? Situated along the city’s waterfront, you will be fascinated by the famous row of colonial buildings which are ample reminders of a bygone era. To immerse yourself in a calm and relaxing atmosphere while admiring ancient architecture and relics, I recommend a visit to the Jade Buddha Temple. Here, you can marvel at the beauty of some notable relics including a collection of the finest jade Buddha statues.
A. Touring the majestic Great Wall of China
Great Wall is no doubt one of China’s most visited and much raved about destinations. The sheer grandeur of the longest defense wall in the world, and the fact that it was constructed over several dynasties is sure to impress you if you have not seen it up close. You can visit a number of sections of the Great Wall which have been opened to public access, each possessing its own unique scenery. The Badaling section is probably the most visited by tourists due to it being accessible via only an hour’s drive from the capital Beijing. The terrain is generally friendly for walking, while the views from the top are simply incomparable. If you are rugged and adventurous, you can take a hike between the Simitai and Jinshanling sections which also offer stunning views. However you have to overcome some rough and steep terrain.
B. Take an unforgettable Yangtze River Cruise Tour
You should take a cruise down the Yangtze River if you want to see some of the most majestic natural landscapes in China. You have a choice of cruising from Chongqing to Yichang. You will be treated to a plethora of wonderful scenery that you will not soon forget after your cruise. A Yangtze River cruise tour will not be complete without passing by the Three Gorges, which are appreciated not only for their aesthetic beauty, but also for their historical, cultural and religious background. The Three Gorges Dam is also a prominent sight that you cannot miss. To truly appreciate the Yangtze River, it is recommended that you also learn about its culture. One such opportunity would be the International Tourist Festival of Three Gorges in Chongqing in the month of June, which will be an educational and entertaining experience for visitors with its trade talks, folk art displays and performances.
C. Shanghai Tour – embrace history and modernity of China
If you want to experience urban life while having easy access to cultural and historical sites, Shanghai is the place for you. You will be impressed with the city’s eclectic blend of history and modernity, especially if you visit the following popular sights below. Showcasing the pinnacle of modern developments in the city, the Pudong area is home to two of the most impressive modern structures that you will ever see – the Oriental TV Tower and the Jinmao Tower. To revisit the city’s colourful past, what better place to tour than The Bund? Situated along the city’s waterfront, you will be fascinated by the famous row of colonial buildings which are ample reminders of a bygone era. To immerse yourself in a calm and relaxing atmosphere while admiring ancient architecture and relics, I recommend a visit to the Jade Buddha Temple. Here, you can marvel at the beauty of some notable relics including a collection of the finest jade Buddha statues.
China Flavour
What do you think when you picture China Tour? Now over though the Beijing Olympics and Shanghai Expo, China will revert to its complex mix of ancient tradition, modern competitive market, sophisticated cities and rural simplicity. A gourmet tour to China travels through the whole mix of culture via the diverse flavours of a country that few westerners really know.
An enormous country like China has a huge range of culinary traditions:
Beijing lies in the northern part of China where the staple crop is wheat and they have many more dishes based on noodles, pancakes and dumplings, instead of the rice favoured in the south. If you want to taste the genuine flavours of Beijing duck, there’s no better place to sample it than Beijing itself. A bustling city that still retains its traditional tea houses among all the sophisticated big city modernity, Beijing is also ideally placed to visit the Great Wall of China, where you could lunch on delicious traditional dishes in the shadow of this ancient wonder of the world.
Eastern China combines both these staples and is often characterised by its use of sugar to sweeten dishes as well as being famed for its red-cooking, using soy sauce to simmer meat slowly, until it takes on a reddish tinge. In a chic city like Shanghai, you can experience the most modern innovative cuisine drawing on the wealth of traditions China offers. Traditional tea ceremonies offer a glimpse into the elaborate rituals of a formal culture, where beauty and elegance are integrated into every move.To get a feel of the old China, a visit to some of the historic rural towns outside Shanghai is essential to introduce you to the world of tea houses, canals and gardens that still delight the eye and the palate.
A Cantonese seafood meal, where diners select their meal from an aquarium to ensure that their meal is as fresh as it can be is not to be missed. As well as Cantonese cuisine from southern China, with an emphasis on fresh ingredients cooked quickly in a stir fry, be sure to try the spicier Sichuan style of cooking that originated in the mountainous province of the same name. Relaxed food opportunities, such as sampling street nibbles in neighbourhood markets contrast with more formal meals at restaurants rated high in the international gourmet world.
A wealth of cuisines and traditions to explore makes a fascinating China tour. China Tour of gourmet experience will leave you relaxed, revitalised and full of new flavour!
An enormous country like China has a huge range of culinary traditions:
Beijing lies in the northern part of China where the staple crop is wheat and they have many more dishes based on noodles, pancakes and dumplings, instead of the rice favoured in the south. If you want to taste the genuine flavours of Beijing duck, there’s no better place to sample it than Beijing itself. A bustling city that still retains its traditional tea houses among all the sophisticated big city modernity, Beijing is also ideally placed to visit the Great Wall of China, where you could lunch on delicious traditional dishes in the shadow of this ancient wonder of the world.
Eastern China combines both these staples and is often characterised by its use of sugar to sweeten dishes as well as being famed for its red-cooking, using soy sauce to simmer meat slowly, until it takes on a reddish tinge. In a chic city like Shanghai, you can experience the most modern innovative cuisine drawing on the wealth of traditions China offers. Traditional tea ceremonies offer a glimpse into the elaborate rituals of a formal culture, where beauty and elegance are integrated into every move.To get a feel of the old China, a visit to some of the historic rural towns outside Shanghai is essential to introduce you to the world of tea houses, canals and gardens that still delight the eye and the palate.
A Cantonese seafood meal, where diners select their meal from an aquarium to ensure that their meal is as fresh as it can be is not to be missed. As well as Cantonese cuisine from southern China, with an emphasis on fresh ingredients cooked quickly in a stir fry, be sure to try the spicier Sichuan style of cooking that originated in the mountainous province of the same name. Relaxed food opportunities, such as sampling street nibbles in neighbourhood markets contrast with more formal meals at restaurants rated high in the international gourmet world.
A wealth of cuisines and traditions to explore makes a fascinating China tour. China Tour of gourmet experience will leave you relaxed, revitalised and full of new flavour!
Tip standard when travelling China
Nowadays, more and more people come to travel China with the promoting of this country’s international state.
Before starting their China tour, people will take these things into consideration as below:
1. Which cities should be included in your tour schedule, Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Shangrila, Shanghai, HK or Tibet?
2. What's the weather in the period during your stay in China, what kind of clothes you should prepare for?
3. Do you need to give tips to the tour guide and the driver, if to, what's the standard of the tips? How much you should offer?
4. Hereby, I will share some the tips information to the service staffs when you travelling in China.
Of course, according to established regulation, tourists should give tips to people who serves you and the amount is depend to you, also depend their service quality. Usually, the standard of tips are supposed to be USD45/Day/Guide, USD20/Day/Driver. To be honest, giving tips to the guide and the driver is a way to show respect to them, the recognition of their work. They don’t care very much the amount you give them, but the attitude you towards to them.
Hope this article can be helpful for people planning to travel China.
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Before starting their China tour, people will take these things into consideration as below:
1. Which cities should be included in your tour schedule, Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Shangrila, Shanghai, HK or Tibet?
2. What's the weather in the period during your stay in China, what kind of clothes you should prepare for?
3. Do you need to give tips to the tour guide and the driver, if to, what's the standard of the tips? How much you should offer?
4. Hereby, I will share some the tips information to the service staffs when you travelling in China.
Of course, according to established regulation, tourists should give tips to people who serves you and the amount is depend to you, also depend their service quality. Usually, the standard of tips are supposed to be USD45/Day/Guide, USD20/Day/Driver. To be honest, giving tips to the guide and the driver is a way to show respect to them, the recognition of their work. They don’t care very much the amount you give them, but the attitude you towards to them.
Hope this article can be helpful for people planning to travel China.
http://www.itourschina.com/
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Tips standard/advice when travelling China
Nowadays, more and more people come to travel China with the promoting of this country’s international state.
Before starting their China tour, people will take these things into consideration as below:
1. Which cities should be included in your tour schedule, Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Shangrila, Shanghai, HK or Tibet?
2. What's the weather in the period during your stay in China, what kind of clothes you should prepare for?
3. Do you need to give tips to the tour guide and the driver, if to, what's the standard of the tips? How much you should offer?
4. Hereby, I will share some the tips information to the service staffs when you travelling in China.
Of course, according to established regulation, tourists should give tips to people who serves you and the amount is depend to you, also depend their service quality. Usually, the standard of tips are supposed to be USD45/Day/Guide, USD20/Day/Driver. To be honest, giving tips to the guide and the driver is a way to show respect to them, the recognition of their work. They don’t care very much the amount you give them, but the attitude you towards to them.
Hope this article can be helpful for people planning to travel China.
www.itourschina.com
Before starting their China tour, people will take these things into consideration as below:
1. Which cities should be included in your tour schedule, Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Shangrila, Shanghai, HK or Tibet?
2. What's the weather in the period during your stay in China, what kind of clothes you should prepare for?
3. Do you need to give tips to the tour guide and the driver, if to, what's the standard of the tips? How much you should offer?
4. Hereby, I will share some the tips information to the service staffs when you travelling in China.
Of course, according to established regulation, tourists should give tips to people who serves you and the amount is depend to you, also depend their service quality. Usually, the standard of tips are supposed to be USD45/Day/Guide, USD20/Day/Driver. To be honest, giving tips to the guide and the driver is a way to show respect to them, the recognition of their work. They don’t care very much the amount you give them, but the attitude you towards to them.
Hope this article can be helpful for people planning to travel China.
www.itourschina.com
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Tibet Hiking Trips
Tibet travel become more and more popular in recent years. Various Tibet tour come forth to meet different people’s demand. Popular Tibet tours are Tibet train tour, Tibet flight tour, Tibet budget group tour/ Tibet Join in tour/ Tibet coach in seat tour, Tibet trekking tour. One can choose any kind of tour they like. Hereby, I would like to give an introduction of Tibet Hiking travel. Maybe it is helpful for those backpackers like the adventurous travel.
Tibet Trekking Tour is a hiking trip to its famous mountains and lakes,
Tibet Trekking Tour is a hiking trip to its famous mountains and lakes,
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Traditional Chinese Spring Festival
Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, is the most important festival in China. The passed 2011 Chinese New Yea starts in February 3 and ends with Lantern Festival which is on the 15th day of the first luner month. This year is the rabbit year according to China zodiac/ Chinese Calender. During the Festival, Chinese people go to visit friends and relatives and give New year greetings to each other. The lucky money will be given to children to bring them good luck.. Various cultural activities such as Fireworks, Dragon and Lion Dancing, paying New Year visits, pasting Spring Festival scrolls, the character 'Fu', paper-cuts pictures and other traditional performances will be held.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
China Travel Tips
China Travel Tips are essential information and general ideas for you to get before you come to travel China. In this column, we provide practical travel tips and useful tour advice that you can look at when you plan your China tour. We have compiled a list of answers to frequently asked traveling questions in the following, including which kind of clothes should i take, how much tip i have to pay the guide and driver, how is the Medical service there and what if i travel with the child and disabled? We hope answers below will be helpful and you will enjoy your stay in China.
China Travel Clothing Advice, China Tour Tipping Advice, Medical Service, Travel with Children
Transferred by http://www.itourbeijing.com/
China Travel Clothing Advice, China Tour Tipping Advice, Medical Service, Travel with Children
Transferred by http://www.itourbeijing.com/
Friday, January 21, 2011
China Region
China is the third largest country in the word just after Russia and Canada, with a huge population of 1.3 billion. It was divided into 23 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, 4 Municipalities (Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai and Chongqing), and 2 special zones (Hong Kong and Macau). With more than 5000 years brilliant history, China is the cultural treasure house of East Asia. The most popular tourist destinations in China tours are: Beijing tour, Xian tour, Shanghai tour, Guilin tour, Chengdu tour, Kunming tour, Shangri-la tour, Tibet tour, and Hong Kong tour.
China has 33 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Great wall and the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Terracotta Army in Xian is world famous. Chinese food ranks among the world's great cuisines. From acrobatics to martial arts, calligraphy to Chinese opera, the distinctive China culture of this land is everywhere to be seen.
China has 33 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Great wall and the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Terracotta Army in Xian is world famous. Chinese food ranks among the world's great cuisines. From acrobatics to martial arts, calligraphy to Chinese opera, the distinctive China culture of this land is everywhere to be seen.
China History
Before your travel China, you'd better to know something like China history and Chinese Culture, I am sure that will make your China travel more convenient and make you better learn Chinese people. Well, it's known to all that China has a long history, as long as 5000 years. Now, I will give a bief introduction about China history. Hope that will be helpful.
Emperor Huang (Huangdi) is regarded as our Chinese people’s ancestor. He defeated the leader of the other tribe, Emperor Yan, and established the first country in China. So we Chinese often say ourselves: descendents of Yan and Huang.
Emperor Huang (Huangdi) is regarded as our Chinese people’s ancestor. He defeated the leader of the other tribe, Emperor Yan, and established the first country in China. So we Chinese often say ourselves: descendents of Yan and Huang.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Tibetan Taboo And Custom
Every ethnic minority has their special cultures and living-habits. Tibetans is an old and passionate ethnic minority. During the long history, Tibetans have formed their own customs and taboos. With unique culture and religion, Tibetans have different ways of behavior in many aspects. It will be good for you to know these taboos before your Tibet tour. The following advices might help you have a nice trip in Tibet:
Tibetan Customs and Taboos Related to Daily Life:
(A) Tibetan people do not eat horse, dog and donkey meat and also do not eat fish in some areas, so please respect their diet habits.
(B) Eagles are the sacred birds in Tibetan culture. You should not drive them away or injure them. Do not relieve yourself near any cattle pens, horse stables, or sheepfolds. On the outskirts, and do not drive or disturb the sheep or cows with red, green or yellow cloth strips on because these animals are the Tibetan sacrifice to worship gods.
(C) It is impolite to spit in front of or behind others or clapping hands behind others.
(D) Do not throw any bones into fire. Do not touch other's head by hand. Do not use paper with Tibetan characters as tissue to wipe off mess with the paper.
(E) Remember not to step on the threshold when entering the tent or house.
(F) Please add "La" behind the name when you call someday to express respect.
(G) If you are asked to sit down, please cross your legs, do not stretch your legs forward and face your sole to others.
(H) In the tent, men sit on the left side, and women on the right side.
(I) You should accept the gift with both hands. While presenting the gift you should bend your body forward and hold the gift higher than your head with both hands.
(J) When the host presents you a cup of wine; you should dip your ring finger in the wine and flick the wine into the sky, in the air and to the ground respectively to express your respects to the heaven, the earth and the ancestors before sipping the wine. The host will fill the cup, and you take a sip of the wine again. After the host fills your cup for the forth time, you have to bottom it up.
(K) Please keep quiet on the top of mountains. It is believed that loud noise will result in heavy snow, storms or hail.
Customs and Taboos Related to Religion:
(A) A monastery cannot be entered without permission.
(B) Once inside a monastery, don't smoke or take photos; do not touch, walk over or sit on any religious texts, objects or prayer flags in monasteries.
(C) Don't wear shorts or short skirts in a monastery. Take your hat off when you go into a monastery.
(D) Walk clockwise around a monastery, mani stones, pagodas, or other religious structures. Prayer wheels should also be turned clockwise.
(E) Keep quiet during religious ceremonies in the monastery.
(F) When meeting a lama, it is not appropriate to hug him or shake hands with him. The proper way is to hold the two hands upright, palms together in front of the chest, and lower the head. Don't talk with them on sensitive topics, such as marriage and the eating of meat.
With the fast developing tourism, the above rules are not obeyed as strictly as before. But it will be good for you to follow the advice during you travel in Tibet.
Tibetan Customs and Taboos Related to Daily Life:
(A) Tibetan people do not eat horse, dog and donkey meat and also do not eat fish in some areas, so please respect their diet habits.
(B) Eagles are the sacred birds in Tibetan culture. You should not drive them away or injure them. Do not relieve yourself near any cattle pens, horse stables, or sheepfolds. On the outskirts, and do not drive or disturb the sheep or cows with red, green or yellow cloth strips on because these animals are the Tibetan sacrifice to worship gods.
(C) It is impolite to spit in front of or behind others or clapping hands behind others.
(D) Do not throw any bones into fire. Do not touch other's head by hand. Do not use paper with Tibetan characters as tissue to wipe off mess with the paper.
(E) Remember not to step on the threshold when entering the tent or house.
(F) Please add "La" behind the name when you call someday to express respect.
(G) If you are asked to sit down, please cross your legs, do not stretch your legs forward and face your sole to others.
(H) In the tent, men sit on the left side, and women on the right side.
(I) You should accept the gift with both hands. While presenting the gift you should bend your body forward and hold the gift higher than your head with both hands.
(J) When the host presents you a cup of wine; you should dip your ring finger in the wine and flick the wine into the sky, in the air and to the ground respectively to express your respects to the heaven, the earth and the ancestors before sipping the wine. The host will fill the cup, and you take a sip of the wine again. After the host fills your cup for the forth time, you have to bottom it up.
(K) Please keep quiet on the top of mountains. It is believed that loud noise will result in heavy snow, storms or hail.
Customs and Taboos Related to Religion:
(A) A monastery cannot be entered without permission.
(B) Once inside a monastery, don't smoke or take photos; do not touch, walk over or sit on any religious texts, objects or prayer flags in monasteries.
(C) Don't wear shorts or short skirts in a monastery. Take your hat off when you go into a monastery.
(D) Walk clockwise around a monastery, mani stones, pagodas, or other religious structures. Prayer wheels should also be turned clockwise.
(E) Keep quiet during religious ceremonies in the monastery.
(F) When meeting a lama, it is not appropriate to hug him or shake hands with him. The proper way is to hold the two hands upright, palms together in front of the chest, and lower the head. Don't talk with them on sensitive topics, such as marriage and the eating of meat.
With the fast developing tourism, the above rules are not obeyed as strictly as before. But it will be good for you to follow the advice during you travel in Tibet.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Tibet Barkhor Street
Barkhor Street,located in the old area of Lhasa City, Tibet, is a very ancient round street surrounding the Jokhang Temple and the Tibetan people are always proud of it. As a symbol of Lhasa, this street is also a must-see place tourists in your Tibet tour. There is more to Barkhor Street than just a place for pilgrims to walk. Barkhor Street, often called the "Window of Tibet" is famous for as a distributing center of Tibetan Handicrafts.
Even today there still many pilgrims hold the prayer wheels to walk clockwise there from dawn to dark. Some of them are teenagers or have experienced thousands of miles' walk to reach this sacred place. The way they express their piety make you understand the holiness of Tibetan religion.
Even today there still many pilgrims hold the prayer wheels to walk clockwise there from dawn to dark. Some of them are teenagers or have experienced thousands of miles' walk to reach this sacred place. The way they express their piety make you understand the holiness of Tibetan religion.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Best Season For Tibet Travel
The climate in highland Tibet belongs to the typical downy special climate. Climates are much diverse in different areas and temperatures vary greatly within a single day. Generally speaking, it is suitable to travel Tibet from Apr. to the early Nov.. Except this period, the temperatures start to plummet. The peak season for Tibet travel is from May to Sep. and the best months are May, Jun., Sep. and Oct. as Jul. and Aug. are rainy months. But different areas have their own golden times:
(A) In Lhasa and the central part of Tibet, the climate is normal and nice for traveling. So if you only plan a Lhasa tour,
Tibet Travel -Tips For Photography Lovers
Tibet trip is regarded as a must to do in one’s lifetime. Tibet is famous not only for its religion culture but also for its awesome scenery. Thus it become a Photography destination besides the Buddhism pilgrim palace-Potala Palace. Tibet tour is somekind of venture due to its high altitude, and not everyone is suitable to travel there. Especially for Photography lovers who want to take the most beautiful pictures there. Here are some valuable tips for you:
(A) Due to the extreme temperature and harsh climate in Tibet, photographers need to take an essential technical precaution to protect their
(A) Due to the extreme temperature and harsh climate in Tibet, photographers need to take an essential technical precaution to protect their
Friday, January 14, 2011
Things Have To Know Before Travelling Tibet
Tibet Tour is full of mysterious and unique culture, attracting all the guests from the world coming to join. It is one of the most adventurous, scenically stunning and physically demanding tours in the world. Touring Tibet, meeting it's people, learning about its culture, visiting the majestic Potala Palace and beautiful Norbulingka Park, or trekking up to the Mt. Everest Base camp…all of these items made Tibet travel as one of dreams in one’s life. However, not everyone has the chance to fulfill their dreams.
The first and the most important obstacle is the Mountain Sickness. Acute Mountain Sickness is an illness that can affect mountain climbers, hikers,
The first and the most important obstacle is the Mountain Sickness. Acute Mountain Sickness is an illness that can affect mountain climbers, hikers,
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