Monthly Archives: December 2009

Lying at the center of Beijing, the Forbidden City, called Gu Gong in Chinese, was the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Now known as the Palace Museum, it is to the north of Tiananmen Square. Rectangular in … Continue reading →

People say that the real culture of Beijing is “the culture of hutong” and “the culture of courtyard”. How true that is. Often, it is Beijing’s winding hutongs that attract tourists from home and abroad rather than the high-rise buildings … Continue reading →

Maybe it was stupid. While tourists, both Western and China called the funicular tram literally Yunguyo Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), we begin our trek to the White Goose Ridge plateau at the top of the tourist area, about 700 m (2300)’s … Continue reading →

I was born in Nanjing of East China and I have been living in this region for more than 20 years. I have fall in love with this part of China. Personally speaking, it is the one of the most … Continue reading →

It is a fairly small town, perhaps best known as a house girl Nobel laureate author Pearl S. Buck. Four major parks in Zhenjiang is the most common destinations for tourists. Access to each park costs RMB 30-50, and parks … Continue reading →

Quanzhou has an area of over 11,000 square kilometers with a population of over 7.5 million. Thanks to its convenient location, the city became one of the largest ports, and has become a multicultural and multi-religious city. Mixed cultures from … Continue reading →

Badaling is much more popular and more crowded than Juyongguan traction wall. Having arrived at Badaling, we bought our tickets (45 yuan), and a lift ticket for cars (60 yuan), which takes you all the way near the top of … Continue reading →

Owing to the heat movie “John Rabe”, more and more Beijing travel agencies are offering tours to the place. Are you interested in the house where the movie is made? Let me give you a general description. Situated in No.1 … Continue reading →

Most people think that to travel during a recession is a bad idea. They get worried about the money they will be spending, instead of saving, for rough times. However, contrary to popular belief, the best time to vacation is … Continue reading →

Early in the morning, Shanghai’s elderly can be seen in mass heading to Shanghai’s parks and the People’s Square to do morning exercises, often with grandchildren in tow. They can be seen in groups practicing tai chi, performing martial arts, … Continue reading →