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China Guangzhou Ocean World Travel Guide And Tips

Wed, 11 May 2011 22:38:31 -0400

Guangzhou,also (especially formerly) known as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about 120 km (75 mi) north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port. One of the five National Central Cities, it holds sub-provincial administrative status. Guangzhou is the third-largest city in China and southern China's largest city. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 6 million, and an urban area population of roughly 11.85 million, making it the third most populous metropolitan area in China. Some estimates place the population of the entire urban agglomeration as high as 24.2 million, making it the 2nd biggest urban area in the world after Tokyo. The Guangzhou government's official estimate of the city's population at the end of 2009 was 10,334,500, an addition of 152,500 people from the previous year. When the migrant (defined as being present in the city 6 months or more) population is included, the city's population is over 14 mln. **End Summary** Topics: China]]> Guangzhou Ocean World]]> Travel Guide]]> Tips]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: lax to mco . And: atl to rdu . And: msp to ord

China Tianmuhu Yushui Hot Spring Travel Guide And Tips

Mon, 09 May 2011 23:50:15 -0400

Tianmuhu Royal Water Spa, located in the Nanshan Bamboo Scenic. Mu of bamboo forest to create a natural oxygen bar, the unique landscape created open-air hot spring. Beautiful bamboo forest as an excellent barrier, open-air bubble pool yard, patchwork, while in the outdoor hot springs to enjoy the enormous oxygen bar Bamboo comfortable. Royal Spa water is scarce type calcium bicarbonate-type hot springs, natural water quality, beauty-cultivation. Feeding pool, dynamic pool, bubble pool of five couples pool, etc. A total of 52 enjoy outdoor bubble pool to meet your health needs different. In addition, the exclusive SPA room flowing to soothing music, aromatic SPA Aromatic massage therapist who care of your body, so that essential oils and herbs, into lactic acid and other active ingredients into your skin, relax your nervous muscle and nerve, to balance body and mind, enhance immunity, beauty fitness effect. Tianmuhu Royal Water Spa project covers a total area of 176 acres, divided into four regions, namely the Comprehensive Area Spa: owns more than 50 features indoor and outdoor pool and VIP VIP SPA bubble areas, and 15 hot springs with independent SPA room features pool; **End Summary** Topics: China]]> Tianmuhu Yushui]]> Hot Spring]]> Travel Guide]]> Tips]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: lax to mco . And: atl to rdu . And: msp to ord

China CCTV Wuxi Movie Base Travel Guide And Tips

Thu, 05 May 2011 22:58:54 -0400

CCTV Wuxi Movie/TV Base is the first large scaled base for movie and TV shooting and for tourism built in China. Constructed in 1987, it is the nation's first theme park incorporating movie and TV culture and tourism and is also one of the nation's first batch of 5A grade tourist scenic areas. With its unique functionality and charms it has been attracting nearly one hundred movie/TV production units every year to shoot over 1000 movies and TV plays here, while at the same time over 2 million person/time have come here each year as tourists and to explore the secrets of movie production. Thanks to the incessant upgrading of the scene zones and excellent services the popularity has been rising every day and with that, number of production units and tourist coming is steadily rising. In this regard the Base is leading the entire circle of the nation, being the widely acknowledged earliest and most successful movie/TV base in China and is given the title of "Oriental Hollywood". CCTV Wuxi Movie/TV Base occupies a total area of over 100 acres and water area of 3000 mu of Lake Taihu. **End Summary** Topics: china]]> travel]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: Columbus to vegas . And: atl to rdu . And: flights from minneapolis to chicago

Shanghai Guyi Garden Travel Guide And Tips

Wed, 04 May 2011 04:02:01 -0400

With a history of 480 year, Guyi Garden was built during the reign of Jiajing Emperor in the Ming dynasty. With an area of 146mu in size, Guyi Garden is the biggest classic garden in Shanghai, where have five gardens of this kind. According to a book called "Si Jing", "Yi" here means a beautiful sight of bamboo. The garden was designed by Zhu Sansong, a well-known bamboo-carving master living in the Ming Dynasty. There are dozens of famous bamboos,like the tortoise's shell bamboo, Buddha's stomach bamboo, Spare bamboo, etc. The bamboos are planting in groups, looks elegant and beautiful,which makes the characteristic of Guyi garden.Tang Dynasty stone pillar, Song Dynasty pagoda, Ming and Qing dynasty buildings like the Recluse Hall,untied boat,the White Crane Pavilion, the South Hall,the Little Sound Attic,etc,they all have a profound historical and culture. Winding brooks,stont pavements, couplets written on scrolls and artistic pavements, fauous poems and calligraphy from Dongqichang and Zhuzhishan makes the garden pretty, delicate, elegant but simple , so becomes its special character. **End Summary** Topics: china]]> travel]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: lax to mco . And: flights from san diego to new york . And: airlines,cheap flights,non-stop flights,direct flights,china travel

Chengdu Happy Valley China Travel Guide And Tips

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:45:52 -0400

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province, which is known as the "Heavenly State" (Tian Fu Zhi Guo). Being the natural habitat of cute giant pandas, Chengdu is located in the west of Sichuan Basin and in the center of Chengdu Plain. It covers a total area of 12.3 thousand square kilometres (4,749 square miles) with a population of over 11 million. Chengdu is depicted in a poem as "Chengdu Landscape, habitat of giant pandas and city of cotton-rose hibiscus. Benefiting from Dujiangyan Irrigation Project which was constructed in 256 B.C., Sichuan Province is reputed as "Tian Fu Zhi Guo", literally a place richly endowed with natural resources. Sampling the famous Sichuan cuisine is a must on a trip to Chengdu. Enjoying the food as well as the culture, shopping and having tea at a teahouse afford a deeper understanding of Chengdu. Chengdu Geographic Features: Chengdu is located in the middle of Sichuan Province in the west part of the Sichuan Basin. The city covers a total area of 12,390 square km. The average altitude is 500 meters. **End Summary** Topics: Chengdu]]> Sichuan]]> China]]> Travel]]> Guide]]> Tips]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: Columbus to vegas . And: jfk to phx . And: flights from minneapolis to chicago

Mount Xianhuashan China Travel Guide And Tips

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:24:38 -0400

Three kilometers north of the Pujiang County seat, the scenic spot is known as the place where, according to the local folklore, the youngest daughter of Emperor Huangdi became a goddess and flew into the heaven and that’s why the mount is proverbially known as Mount Fairy. The 21.2-square-kilometer area has three major scenic sections known respectively as Xianhua Peak Forest, Limpid Celestial Lake and Fragrant Snow in the Mei Valley. The three scenic areas have as many as 58 scenic spots. Xianhua is a provincial-level scenic zone. Peak Forest: Mount Xianhua is unique for its forest of peaks. At over 600 meters above sea level, 21 peaks cluster in an area of one square kilometer, their height ranging from 50 meters to 100 meters. Each displays a different picturesque marvel. The peak forest is known as the first celestial peak forest under the heaven. The Girl Peak, the Celestial Platform Peak, the Jade Ruler Peak, the Jade Gui Peak, the Jade Bamboo Shoot Peak are the most majestic and beautiful rocky miracles in the forest. Admission fee: 55 rmb for adults, 50% off for kids between 1.2 meters and 1. **End Summary** Topics: Mount Xianhuashan]]> China]]> Travel Guide]]> Tips]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: flights from san diego to florida . And: flights from san diego to new york . And: airlines,cheap flights,non-stop flights,direct flights,china travel

Shanghai Wild Animal Park Travel Guide And Tips

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:53:43 -0400

Shanghai Wild Animal Park is the first national wild animal park established by Shanghai Municipal Government and State Forestry Administration. It is located in XuanQiaoTown of Nanhui District in Pudong New Area, and about 35km from Shanghai downtown and coving an area of 153 hectares (2300Mu). 300 millions Yuan was invested in this park and this park was opened to the public on Nov. 18, 1995, also SWAP is one of the first AAAA national visiting spots. More than 200 kinds representative and rare animals form the world were collected in SWAP, and the number of animal is about 10,000, such as foreign giraffe, zebra, antilope white rhinoceros and so on, at the same time such as national prior protected giant panda, snub-nosed monkey, Chinese tiger. The park is divided into 2 parts, bus visiting area and walking area. In the bus visiting area, you can see gentle giraffe, elongating his neck and expecting your visit. You also can see elephant, the biggest mammal on land, greeting the guest gently; what is more, you can find you are among golden antilopes, one of the 3 national treasures. **End Summary** Topics: Shanghai]]> Wild Animal Park]]> Travel Guide]]> Tips]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: Columbus to vegas . And: jfk to phx . And: flights from minneapolis to chicago

Hangzhou China Travel - Xixi Wetland Silkworm Information

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 23:52:40 -0400

Silk moth larvae eat mulberry leaves and spin large amount of silk before pupation, which is the important raw maretial for spinning and weaving. It is also called "Home Silkworm", silkworm in short, and is one of the economic insects which are mainly fed by mulberry leaves, spin silk and make cocoons. It belongs to Lepidoptera Bombycidae and its scientific name is Bombyx mori Linnaeus. Originated in China, silkworms are domesticated from primitive silkworms resting on mulberry trees in the ancient times. With 28 pairs of chromosomes, they have the same origin of wild silkworms which eat and damage mulberry trees today in China. The growing temperature for silkworms is 7-40 C while the suitable rearing temperature is 20-30 C. The main regions include temperate, subtropical and tropical zones. Silkworm is an insect with complete metamorphosis. Its entire life includes four completely different growing stages in shapes and physiological functions, which are ovum, larva, cocoon and adult insect. Ovum is the stage to develop embryo and grow into larva. Larva is the growing stage to absorb food nutrients. Cocoon is the metamorphosis stage of transition from larva to adult insect. **End Summary** Topics: Hangzhou China]]> Travel]]> Xixi Wetland]]> Silkworm]]> Information]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: flights from san diego to florida . And: flights from san diego to new york . And: airlines,cheap flights,non-stop flights,direct flights,china travel

China travel - Hangzhou Xixi Wetland Folkways And Custom

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:04:59 -0400

Wedding on Boat: The local Xixi wedding customs are quite unique because this area, from ancient time, is a dense river network and one cannot reach the other side without a boat. In the past, a brideggroom used a "boat seddan" to carry his bride. The seddan chair was put in the front cabin to the bride's house by boat. Next, it was taken out to receive the bride and put back to the boat. Then the sedan was taken to the bridegroom's home and carried to the front hall directly with the bride. After that, it was the wedding ceremony and their nuptial chamber night. It differs a lot from today's wedding in relatives' dressing, wedding procedures, chamber night etiquettes, honeymoon room decoration and other customs. The Bride Getting on the Sedan Chair: Accompanied by the matchmaker, the bride got onto the seden chair. While the matchmaker lifted up the sedan chair curtain, the bride stepped into the bridal sedan chair. This step means leaving her accustomed own family and becoming a daughter-in-law of another family. Other than shyness of a young gril, the bride probably also felt fidgety. However, she could not carelessly breath her etiquette. **End Summary** Topics: China travel]]> Hangzhou Xixi Wetland]]> Folkways And Custom]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: Columbus to vegas . And: jfk to phx . And: flights from minneapolis to chicago

Hangzhou Xixi Wetland Park China Travel Guide

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:01:40 -0400

Xixi Innovation Industrial Park: It is one of Hangzhou's Top 10 Innovation Industrial Parks. Located at Mulberry Ripple Zone of Xixi National Wetland Park, the park is next to Commercial Housing Zone of Jiang Village, Yellow Dragon Business Circle, Hangzhou University City, West Lake Technological and Economic Park, and Zhejiang University Technological Park. It has convenient traffic, abundant talents and obvious advantage in location. The park covers an area of 0.95 square kilometers and has 59 buildings, with building area of 26000 square meters and investment of nearly RMB 0.14 billion Yuan. According to preserved building remains from different periods, the Innovation Industrial Park is repaired and newly built according to the standard of "ecological, functional, and diversified". It is a primitive manor for innovative designs and arts with characteristics of Xixi. The Innovation Park forms a space development pattern of "One Park With Two Areas". The east area is the base for headquarter of innovative enterprises, while the west area is for workrooms of celebrities and original organizations. **End Summary** Topics: Hangzhou]]> Xixi Wetland Park]]> China]]> Travel Guide]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: flights from san diego to florida . And: flights from san diego to new york . And: airlines,cheap flights,non-stop flights,direct flights,china travel

China Xixi National Wetland Park Travel Guide

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:53:37 -0400

Xixi Wetland Park is located in the western part of Hangzhou City, only 6 kilometres from the downtown of Hangzhou - Wulin Gagte, and 5 kilometres from West Lake. Xixi was created during Han and Jin Dynasty, developed during Tang and Song Dynasty, flourished during Ming and Qing Dynasty, declined during the Republican Period, and revived in Modern Times. In history, Hangzhou is famous for its "Three Xi's" - "West Lake (Xihu), Xixi, Xiling". Xixi covered about 60 square kilometres, and the overall area of protected Xixi Wetland is about 11.5 square kilometres. It has ten famous viewspots, including Autumn Snow, Gaozhuang Villa, Water-Surrounded Fishing Village, Riverside Music, Boating in Ponds, Plum Blossom, Flaming Persimmon Mirrored on the River, Egret on Lotus Pond, Hong Garder, and Reeds in the Moonlight. It is also famous for the three dikes - "Fu Dike, Green Dike, and Shou Dike". Xixi is the only wetland in the country that incorporates urben wetland, rural wetland and cultural wetland, and it is the first national wetland park in China as well. Xixi Wetland consists of five thematic cultural elements - "Buddhism, Seclusiveness, Secularity, Leisure, Wildness". The four sections of the wetland feature. **End Summary** Topics: china]]> travel]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: atl to rdu . And: msp to ord . And: flights from minneapolis to chicago

China Thousand-Island Lake Travel Guide And Tips

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:59:17 -0400

Located in the west of Zhejiang province, Thousand-Island Lake is 145 kilometers to the provincial capital, Hangzhou, and 128 kilometers to splendid Huangshan Mountain. This is a shining pearl on this Hangzhou-Thousand-Island Lake-Huangshan Mountain international golden tourist route. The big lake has an area of 573 square kilometers which is 108 times of that of Hangzhou West Lake. In further, the capacity is more than 3,000 times of that of West Lake. So it has been given an epithet of three thousand Xizi. The advantaged Thousand-Island Lake has long and zigzag lakeshore line, wide lake surface and 1,078 scattered islands. Especially, long time water and soil conservation has formed an entironment of green mountains, flourishing woods, fresh air and clean lake. The magnate of domestic water industry, Nongfu Fountain, is originated from here. Climate /Temperature: 1000 Island Lake is located in the north of Sub-tropic Monsoon Climate area. Due to the wide coverage of forest, as well as the accommodation function of the lake water, climate here is warm and wet and it differs dramatically in four seasons. The annual average temperature is 17 C; Annual and daily range of temperature is minor; **End Summary** Topics: China]]> Thousand-Island Lake]]> Travel Guide]]> Tips]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: atl to rdu . And: msp to ord . And: flights from minneapolis to chicago

China Keyan Scenic Spot Travel Guide And Tips

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:11:29 -0400

Keyan Scenic Spot is one of the first national "AAAA level tourist spots" and "well-known brands for tourism industry in China" as well as the central scenic spot of the Jianhu-Keyan Tourist Area in Shaoxing County. It is located at 8 km west of Shaoxing, 12 km east of Hangzhou suburbs and closely adjacent to China Light Textile Center. It is a place famous for its ancient Yue state culture at its core, integrating the features of the Shaoxing watery regions, the relics of the ancient quarry as well as forestry ecology into a whole. It was first built in the Han dynasty, with a history of over 1800 years long till now. In the Qing dynasty, the well-known "eight scenic spots of Keyan" came into being, and has been places of great interest since then in the region. Now with the development and construction of unique originality, especially in 2001 the Jianhu scenic spot was developed featuring the reproduction of the Jishan mountain and Jianhu water, countryside scenery as well as customs and practices of the ancient Yue state. Keyan Spot is the key area of the Keyan Scenic Spot. **End Summary** Topics: China]]> Keyan Scenic Spot]]> Travel Guide]]> Tips]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: Columbus to vegas . And: jfk to phx . And: lax to mco

China Shenzhen OCT East Travel Guide And Tips

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:58:45 -0400

OCT East, covering an area of 9 square kilometers at Da Mei Sha of Shenzhen, is the national ecological tourism demonstration district and the international tourism destination, at an investment of 3.5 billion Yuan by the OCT Group. It is a combination of two theme parks, three scenic towns, four resort hotels, two 18-hole golf courses, Hua Xing Temple and Tianlu mansion etc.. Mainly include Ecoventure Velley, Tea Stream Resort Valley, Interlaken Town, Seafield Town, Ancient Tea Town, Huaxing Temple, Interlaken Hotel, Interlaken Mineral Spa, Interlaken Aqua Boutique Hotel, Interlaken Parkview Hotel, Interlaken Youth Inn, Huaxing Mahayana Hotel, Wind Valley Golf Course and Public Golf Course, Tianlu mansion etc., to fully display the harmonious coexhistence of human and nature. Seafield Village is a town takes grape wine culture as its theme and full of the amorous feelings of America. The building based on log and masonry is warm and rustic. Series of bronze sculptures present the whole process from picking grapes to brewing red wine and reveal the amorous feelings of red wine village in Napa Valley in California USA in 19th century. **End Summary** Topics: China Shenzhen]]> OCT East]]> Travel Guide]]> Tips]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: atl to rdu . And: msp to ord . And: flights from minneapolis to chicago

Wuhan Jiufeng Zoo Travel Guide And Tips

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:11:29 -0400

Wuhan Jiufeng Zoo is in the suburbs of Wuhan. Wuhan is the capital of Hubei province, People's Republic of China, and is the most populous city in central China. It lies at the east of Jianghan Plain, and the intersection of the middle reaches of the Yangtze and Han River. Arising out of the conglomeration of three boroughs, Wuchang, Hankou, and Hanyang, Wuhan is known as "the nine provinces' leading thoroughfare"; it is a major transportation hub, with dozens of railways, roads and expressways passing through the city. The city of Wuhan, first termed as such in 1927, has a population of approximately 9,100,000 people (2006), with about 6,100,000 residents in its urban area. In the 1920s, Wuhan was the capital of a leftist Kuomintang (KMT) government led by Wang Jingwei in opposition to Chiang Kai-shek, now Wuhan is recognized as the political, economic, financial, cultural, educational and transportation center of central China. Admission fee for Wuhan Jiufeng Zoo: 60 rmb for adult, 36 rmb for kids between 1.2 and 1.4 meters, free for kids shorter than 1. **End Summary** Topics: Wuhan Jiufeng Zoo]]> Travel Guide]]> Tips]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: atl to rdu . And: msp to ord . And: flights from minneapolis to chicago

China Hengdian World Studios Travel Guide And Tips

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:40:39 -0400

Hengdian World Studios consists of 8 theme parks - Guangzhou Street / Hong Kong Street, Emperor Qin Palace, Qing Ming Shang He Tu, Riverside Town in South China, Palace of Ming and Qing Dynasties, Dazhi Temple, Rocky Grottos and Pujiang Shen Li Gorge. The constructions were built and styled according to the major periods of China's history, from Qin Dynasty to the Republic of China. If you rent a set of costume and dress like the ancients while visiting, it is like reliving the history in a time tunnel. Every park has its own specialty. You will see reappearances of the classic scenes of many famous movies and experience the high-tech panoramic show. Every Sunday, there is a chance by which you can see the movie stars in person at the Palace of Ming and Qing Dynasties. If you are lucky, you may run into some shooting scenes and see what it is really like to make a movie or TV show. Please take you time to enjoy this exciting place. Address: No.42, Wansheng Street, Hengdian Town, Dongyang City, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province., Jinhua, Zhejiang, China. Phone: 0579-86547180, 86547181. Fax: 800-8579511. Admission fee: 310 rmb. **End Summary** Topics: China]]> Hengdian World Studios]]> Travel Guide]]> Tips]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: Columbus to vegas . And: jfk to phx . And: lax to mco .

China Lingshan Dafo Travel Guide And Tips

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:42:18 -0400

China Lingshan Dafo Travel Guide And Tips What to see: (1). The Ancient Xiangfu Temple: Xiangfu temple began its construction in the 6th century during the Tang Dynasty, which had once attracted a large number of pilgrims and witnessed numerous senior monks. But time brought great changes to temple. It was burned down during the war in 1930s. Now Xiangfu Temple of over 1300 years' standing has been reconstructed and has a senior monk as its abbot. More and more worhipers come here that makes it an important sacred lacation of Buddhism along the bank of Taihu Lake. At present, you'll find an ancient well, two lotus ponds, gingko and plum trees here, those historical relics remind people of the time and tide of the bygone days. (2). Pancajnana Gate (The Five-Wisdom Door): Grand and delicate in molding, Pancajnana Gate at Lingshan is a large stone gateway, which denotes profound insight of Buddhism. It was erected with over 1000 tons of granite. On its southern side and the northern side are engraved six groups of big Chinese characters of Satparamita. By Satparamita, it means popularly the six sorts of conduction principles that a Buddhist follower has to reach. **End Summary** Topics: China]]> Lingshan Dafo]]> Travel Guide]]> Tips]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: atl to rdu . And: msp to ord . And: airlines,cheap flights,non-stop flights,direct flights,china travel .

China Lingshan Buddhist Scenic spot Travel Guide

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 07:48:36 -0400

Overview of Lingshan: Located in Wuxi, a famous cultural city between Shanghai and Nanjing, Lingshan Buddhist Scenic spot is a special large theme park of Buddhism. As the well-known brand of China tour, Lingshan has become the symbol of Wuxi tour, a popular scenic spot on the tour route in East China and the Buddhist tourist attraction in the world. Nearly 2 million visitors from all over the world visit Lingshan every year. Lingshan Buddhist Scenic spot, a special cultural park, which integrates the ancient Oriental culture into the modern civilization, combines the profound, insightful Buddhism with the contruction of scenic spot, presents visitors not only the scenic thrill and cultural edification, but also the spiritual purification and the revelation of the age-old Oriental culture. Lingshan Grand Buddha: The setting-up of Lingshan Grand Buddha has an important, sublime significance in the contemporary Buddhist history. The solemn, composed and serene Grand Buddha gives his blessings on all living creatures in the world. Lingshan Vegetarian Restaurant: Lingshan Vegetarian Restaurant locates in the east of Asoka Column Plaza. It encourages vegerarian culture and focuses on vegetarian food plus with meat dishes. Various vegerarian steamed bun and noodle are praised by tourists. **End Summary** Topics: China Lingshan]]> Buddhist Scenic spot]]> Travel Guide]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: atl to rdu . And: msp to ord . And: airlines,cheap flights,non-stop flights,direct flights,china travel .

Yuan Tou Zhu Wuxi China Travel Guide And Tips

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 08:42:25 -0400

The Taihu Lake is a famous tourist attraction in China. Located in the northwest shore of the Taihu Lake, the Turtle-Head Peninsula (Yuan Tou Zhu) gets its name for its huge rocks extending into the lake, looking like a turtle raising its head. It is endowed by nature with green hills and clear water. Tourists call it the best part on the Taihu Lake and the best place to enjoy the natural beauty of the Taihu Lake. Mr. Guo Moruo, a well-known poet wrote a poem in praise: The superb view of the Taihu Lake, after all, lies in the Turtle-Head Peninsula. The Turtle-Head Peninsula Park was first built in 1918 and at present it covers an area of 500 hectares. There are plenty of attractions here, such as the Chongshan Hill, the Turtle-Head Spot, Hengyun Villa, Taihu Fairy Islands, Jiangnan Orchid Garden and Sino-Japanese Friendship Oriental Cherry Plantation. Chongshan Hill: With woods, grass, lotus pond and quiet paths with singing birds and fragrant flowers everywhere, there are four sections respectively featuring flowers in spring, shade in summer, color of autumn and view of winter where the Taihu Lake ornamental plants generally grow. **End Summary** Topics: Yuan Tou Zhu]]> Wuxi]]> China]]> Travel Guide]]> Tips]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: Columbus to vegas . And: jfk to phx . And: lax to mco .

China Changzhou Dinosaur Town Travel Guide And Tips

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 02:52:40 -0400

The Changzhou Global Dinosaur Town, covering an area of 100 hectares, is a new tourism landmark of East China specially created by the professional Dragon City Tourism Holding Group in 15 years. Located in the very center of Changzhou Creative Industry Base, the town integrates the theme park, culture performance, hot spring, recreational business and animation creation together. It includes finished projects such as China Dinosaur Land, Oak Bay (Golf) Garden Hotel, Water Trip of Three Rivers Three Parks and Dino-valley Hot Spring; and some projects in process like Kooca Suka Canyon City (the third period of the Dinosaur Land) and Dinosaur Town Theater; as well as other projects in plan such as Dino Water Town, Time City, Health Care Center and Commercial Estate. Oriental Jurassic, China Dinosaur Land: This is the happy paradise of dinosaurs, a theme park of fashion and excitement. Kooca Suka, Lubura, Funny Dinosaur Town, Return to the Jurassic… six exciting theme areas; Fire Dragon Revelry, Brontosaurus Roller Coaster, Exploration of the Battle Array of Hurricane Stone, Traversing Jurassic, King Kong, Jet Tower, Smart Shuttle…more than 50 theme attractions lead you to the extreme storm; **End Summary** Topics: China]]> Changzhou]]> Dinosaur Town]]> Travel Guide]]> Tips]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: Columbus to vegas . And: jfk to phx . And: lax to mco .

Wuzhizhou Island Sanya China Travel Guide And Tips

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:28:19 -0400

Home to what might be China's best waters for scuba and snorkeling, Wuzhizhou Island lies within easy reach of Sanya and makes for a nice alternative to the increasingly busy resort town's enclaves of five-star hotels and overdeveloped beachfront. Wuzhizhou Island was known as Guqizhou Island in ancient times and the earliest records date from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), when a temple was built to commemorate the originator of Chinese characters, Cang Jie. Following the Qing Government's fall from power, the villagers rebuilt the temple to honor the Goddess Matsu, who bestowed good fortune on the local fishermen. From 1949 Wuzhizhou Island became an important strategic defense zone. However, from the 1990s, the island began to enjoy a completely new role as a romantic place for holiday and leisure. Divers will appreciate the clear seas (10-30 meters visibility, depending on location and weather), especially off the southern end of the island, where coral reefs host a colorful range of tropical sea life. Traffic: (1). There is a tour bus (line 28) connecting Sanya East Bus Station (Sanya Qichedongzhan) with Wuzhizhou Island. You can choose it if you wanna save some money. (2). **End Summary** Topics: Wuzhizhou Island]]> Sanya China]]> Travel Guide]]> Tips]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: Columbus to vegas . And: jfk to phx . And: lax to mco .

Zhouzhuang water township China Travel Guide

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:04 -0400

Zhouzhuang, one of the most famous water townships in China, situated in Kunshan City which is only 30 kilometers (18 miles) southeast of Suzhou. It is noted for its profound cultural background, the well preserved ancient residential houses, the elegant watery views and the strong local colored traditions and customs. In the Spring and Autumn Period (770 - 476 BC), Zhouzhuang was a part of the fief Yaocheng and called Zhenfengli. After being donated to Full Fortune (Quanfu) Temple by Zhou Digong, a very devout Buddhist, in 1086 during the Northern Song Dynasty (960 - 1127), Zhouzhuang got its present name as a memorial of the donor. Zhouzhuang is a town in Jiangsu province, China. It is located within Kunshan county-level city, 30 km southeast of Suzhou. Zhouzhuang is a popular tourist destination. It is one of the most famous water townships in China, noted for its profound cultural background, the well preserved ancient residential houses, the elegant watery views and the strong local colored traditions and customs. It has been called the "Venice of the East". Related attractions: Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, Tongli Ancient Town, Luzhi Ancient Town, Suzhou Museum. Address: Zhou Zhuang Town, Kunshan City, Jiangsu, China. **End Summary** Topics: Zhouzhuang]]> water township]]> China]]> Travel Guide]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: atl to rdu . And: msp to ord . And: flights from minneapolis to chicago .

Yong He Gong Beijing China Travel Guide And Tips

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:38:40 -0400

Yong He Gong, or the Palace of Harmony and Peace, and widely known as the Lama Temple, is a best preserved Tibetan Buddhist temple in China. Located in An Ding Men, Dongcheng District, the Lama temple covers 66,400 square meters and is 480 meters long from north to south and 120 meters wide from east to west. The architecture, ornaments and size of the temple is comparable to the Forbidden City therefore it is recognized that it is a miniature royal palace and a Buddhist temple of the highest ranking in China. In fact the Lama Temple was originally associated with the royal family. It was first built as a residence for Prince Yinzhen, the fourth son of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. Prince Yinzhen was known as the Yong Prince, so the palace was called Yong He Palace. After Prince Yong took the supreme power in 1725 (Emperor Yongzhen), he moved his residence to the Forbidden City and turned half of this old home into a temple for the Yellow Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Yong He Gong is the biggest Buddhist temple in Beijing and is supposed to be the temple which makes every wish come true. **End Summary** Topics: Yong He Gong]]> Beijing]]> China]]> Travel Guide]]> Tips]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: atl to rdu . And: msp to ord . And: flights from minneapolis to chicago .

East Lake Hubei China Travel Guide

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:11:02 -0400

East Lake Park is located in the eastern suburb of Wuchang in Hubei, the predecessor is the home "sea-light argricultural farm" of the famous vocal educator Miss Zhou Xiaoyan, it has been turned into park after the liberation, in 1982 this area was listed as key national scenic spots by the State Council in 1982. East Lake twists and turns, with graceful figures, the area is six times as large as the Hangzhou West Lake. The beautiful landscape of boundless waves, castle peak surrounding, the mountains and rivers well blending are the true portrayal of East Lake , in the spring of 1954, when the proletarian revolutionist Zhu De visited the East Lake and made the inscription: "The West Lake is better than East Lake temporory, but the East Lake will be stronger in the future". The park is divided into six major scenic spots which are Ting Tao, Mo Shan, Luo Yan, White Horse, Luo Hong and Chui Di, the major scenic spots have fable Park, the musical fountain, Hang Yin Club, Changtian building, nine women pier, Huguang Club, Shui Tian Yi Se, Qu Di Ling Bo and etc. **End Summary** Topics: East Lake]]> Hubei]]> China]]> Travel Guide]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: Columbus to vegas . And: jfk to phx . And: lax to mco .

West Lake Hangzhou China Travel Guide

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 02:18:48 -0400

West Lake is like the sparkling eye of a charming woman, also like a precious stone on a crown. Embedded in the beautiful city of Hangzhou, West Lake is the favorite place of both the residents of Hangzhou and the tourists. For thousands of years, the West Lake is prestigious throughout the world for its charming natural sceneries and abundant historical relics. Everyone who has been to West Lake would be deeply touched by its stunning beauty. Located in the west of Hangzhou, West Lake is not only beautiful for the lake itself, but also the surrounding mountains. The mountains are not high but lush and elegant, decorated with peculiar stones and clean streams. Bridges wiggle on the surface of the water and pavilions are hidden behind the trees and bushes. When spring comes, willows stand by the lake and caress the water, and birds sing in the verdant branches - what delicate scenery! West Lake has attracted many people since ancient China, including famous poets and writers. The prestigious writer Su Shi described the West Lake "is a beautiful girl, who looks attractive in different ways, both in light and heavy make-up". **End Summary** Topics: West Lake]]> Hangzhou]]> China]]> Travel Guide]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> More flights, airlines information at: Columbus to vegas . And: jfk to phx . And: lax to mco .