Things You Should Know About Chinese New Year

New Year is very important for Chinese people, it's like Christmas to Western countries. You can experience it by yourself through this Chinese New Year tour package 2015.

Chinese New Year is also known as "Spring Festival", since the spring season in Chinese calendar starts with lichun, the first solar term in a Chinese calendar year. It marks the end of the winter season, analogous to the Western Carnival. The festival begins on the first day of the first month in the traditional Chinese calendar and ends with Lantern Festival which is on the 15th day.
Decorated in Red

streets decorated in red

Within China, regional customs and traditions concerning the celebration of the Chinese New Year vary widely. People will pour out their money to buy presents, decoration, material, food, and clothing.
It is also traditional for every family to thoroughly cleanse the house, in order to sweep away any ill-fortune and to make way for good incoming luck. Windows and doors will be decorated with red color paper-cuts and couplets with popular themes of "good fortune" or "happiness", "wealth", and "longevity". And the streets are decked out with all kinds of lanterns, and vendors were selling all kinds of couplets and blessing pastes.
New Year's Eve Dinner

spring festival dinner

Chinese New Year's Eve, a day where Chinese families gather for their annual reunion dinner, is known as Chúxī. Because the Chinese calendar is lunisolar, the Chinese New Year is often referred to as the "Lunar New Year".
On the Eve of Chinese New Year, supper is a feast with families. Food has a very important role in Chinese New Year! Food will include such items as Nian Gao, fish, dumplings, pigs, ducks, chicken and sweet delicacies, etc. The simple dishes served as each has its hidden meanings!
For an ultimate kick start to the New Year you definitely need to eat some Nian Gao (New Year Cake). The omen behind this little sweet dish is that each year will be more prosperous than the previous.
Although fish is eaten all year round in China, it is still a very important dish on Chinese New Year. The meaning behind the fish is that you will have a surplus each year, so you definitely want to be eating more fish if you want to be raking in the money for 2015!
In the north of China dumplings are eaten throughout the year, but during the Chinese New Year these delicious little parcels represent fortune and wealth due to its appearance resembling that of golden ingots. If you're lucky you might even find a golden coin in one of your dumplings! The family will end the night with firecrackers.
Red Envelopes

red envelopes

Early in the next morning, children will greet their parents by wishing them a healthy and happy new year, and receive money in red paper envelopes. The Chinese New Year tradition is to reconcile, forget all grudges and sincerely wish peace and happiness for everyone.
Temple Fair
Visiting the temple is also the traditional activities a celebration for the Chinese New Year. After the New Year's Eve, people generally stroll temples, eat snacks, and see juggling and the traditional folk performances together, reveling in the warm and peaceful festive atmosphere, enjoyable.

People in Guangzhou Know Food Well

When travelling to Guangzhou, the food there is must not to be missed. No matter its morning tea culture or the Guangzhou specialties, all will leave you deep impression in your Guangzhou tourist.
Morning Tea in Guangzhou


In Guangzhou, many Cantonese start a new day with drinking morning tea. When the old Guangzhou people met each other in the morning, they always greet to each other by asking whether have morning tea or not. Guangzhou style morning tea is not just tea, but a special breakfast with various snacks included. There are lots of different tastes, of all are really very delicious.
Drinking morning tea is a very popular life style and social activity for most of Cantonese. No matter young and old, men and women, business men or common people like to drink morning tea almost without exception. The famous snacks in morning tea are shrimp dumplings, rice noodle rolls, phoenix talons, steamed meatballs, lotus leaf rice, soup, egg tart and so on which are very well known by Guangdong people.
Guangzhou Specialties

Most delicious and authentic Guangzhou Specialties are concentrated in the old city (Yuexiu District Liwan District, Haizhu District), Panfu Road, Jiangnan West Road, Huifu East Road, Shang Xia Jiu Pedestrian Street and other places. Common Guangzhou Specialties dishes include Baiyun trotter, Tingzai Porridge, Eight Treasures Melon Soup, Claypot Rice, Roast Goose, Pork tripe stew chicken, Beef Offal, Double-skin Pudding.
Baiyun trotter

Baiyun trotter is one of Guangzhou traditional dishes, fat but not greasy, crisp, and fresh. This dish is available in general restaurants in Guangzhou, and Baiyun trotter in the restaurant on the peak of Baiyun Mountain is the most delicious.
Tingzai Porridge

Tingzai Porridge is a kind of Cantonese porridge, and is made with fish, fried peanuts and other ingredients. This dish was original made on the river of Lichee Bay. The porridge taste creamy and sweet, suitable for all tastes.
Eight Treasures Melon Soup

Eight Treasures Melon Soup is a kind of soup in summer. The melon is used as the container when making the soup, so the soup got its name, when eating the dish, slowly scraped the fresh melon with a spoon, don't put soy sauce. This dish is aesthetically pleasing, light and delicious, so is good to eat in the hot summertime.
Claypot Rice



Claypot cooking is a technique of cooking food, and the Guangdong's traditional cuisine. There are totally 20 kinds of Cantonese-style claypot flavor cooking, such as sausages, mushrooms slippery chicken, tempeh ribs, liver, roast duck, plain chicken and so on. Claypot Rice is the food in an unglazed clay pot which has been soaked in water so as to release steam during the cooking process. Typically, an unglazed clay pot is submerged for 15 to 30 minutes to absorb water before cooking, then filled with the food and placed into an oven. The walls of the pot help to diffuse the heat, and as the pot warms it releases the water as steam.
Roast Goose

Roast goose is a traditional grill roast meat in Guangzhou. Derived from roast duck, roast goose is in golden red color, and delicious taste. There are many roast goose shops in the markets.
Pork tripe stew chicken

Pork tripe stew chicken, or Pork bellies chicken pot, is an essential soup before the banquet for Hakka people in Guangzhou region, with a rich aroma of herbs and pepper.
Beef Offal

Beef offal is one kind of food stew with beef, cow offal and other offal for several hours. You can eat the beef offal in many ways, such as offal hotpot, offal seafood, offal string offal etc.
Double-skin Pudding

Double-skin pudding is also known as Shuangpinai, and as its name, contains double-skin made from milk and egg white and sugar. This snack is one of Guangzhou people's favorite.

Discover Night Snack in Guangzhou

Night Snack is commonly seen in many cities of China, especially in Canton province. You can deeply experience it through Guangzhou tour.
People often go out to have their late night snacks. But unlike the brunch at some fancy hotels or nicely decorated restaurants, we have our late night snacks at cooked food stalls on the streets. Cooked food stalls have indoor space like normal restaurants, but they usually put tables on the pedestrian zone in front of their storefront, under a tent. Unless it is in very bad weather, people always sit outdoor. Stalls like that are not fancy. The tables are not clean; the chairs are not clean; the sidewalks are not clean and chaotic. It is the opposite of the brunch we have in the morning. What's more, late night snack at cooked food stalls are more of a friend activity than a family one.

We often order chow mien (stir-fried noodles), beef chow fun (fried rice noodles with slice beef), baked cabbage with garlic, fried river snails, and roasted chicken wings. They are all greasy and have nothing to do with delicate or healthy. But they are tasty and go extremely well with beer. Canton is crossed by the northern tropic so it can be really hot in summer. At night around 10 or 11 o'clock, after the heat of the scorching sun from the day time is gone completely, me and my friends will hit the cooked food stall. Nothing is better than sitting on the sidewalk, feeling the breeze, drinking cold beer, eating snacks, and chatting with your friends in a pleasant summer evening, and Of course, playing drinking game.

Over the years I played a lot of drinking games, from absolute no-brainers to strategic-required games. My all-time favorite is the liar's dice which I think is of perfect balance of luck and strategic. Although liar's dice's origin is somewhere in South America, it somehow made its way to China and became a very popular drinking game in many parts of the country. This game is not very well-known in Western country as far as I know. The rule is a bit hard to comprehend at first and it involves numbers and math (very simple one). I know how westerners handle number (JK, JK). In fact, it is not daunting at all. Once you get the hang of it, you can play it even when you are really drunk. Due to my laziness I am not going to articulate the rule of the game here. You may search it on the internet but please ignore the math equation on the Wikipedia page. You don't need that. For those of you who already know the rule, please noted that it varies from country to country.
If you are intrigued by cooked food stalls and liar's dice, remember to experience them at your next trip to Guangzhou.
Reference, Cooked Food Stall and Liar's Dice in Guangzhou from China Tour Advisors.

Package Tour Changbaishan Ski Resort This Winter

Fly to Changbaishan from Beijing this winter to see the wonders of Tianchi, mountains, pristine forests, waterfalls and hot springs at Changbaishan Nature Reserve at its most beautiful season. Also enjoy skiing at Changbaishan Ski Resort. More Changbaishan ski package offered by muslim2china.

Highlights
- Private tranfer during the whole tour
- Well-trained English Speaking tour guide
- Special journey with snow sking
- Charming sightseeing
Day 01, Arrive Beijing
Seleted Hotels:
Hotel Ibis Beijing Capital Airport or similar    ***Tourist
Kaisheng Xingfeng International Hotel or similar    ****Deluxe
Langham Place Beijing Capital Airport or similar   *****Luxury
Attractions & Activities:
Arrival in Beijing, check in hotel near airport.
Detailed Itinerary:
You will be warmly welcomed at the airport by our guide. Then our guide will transfer you directly to the hotel near the airport for check in. Have a good rest today.
Day 02, Beijing to Changbaishan
Seleted Hotels:
Ibis Styles ChangBaiShan Wanda    ***Tourist
Holiday Inn Changbaishan Suite    ****Deluxe
The Westin Changbaishan Resort     *****Luxury
Attractions & Activities:
Changbaishan
Meals:
Hotel Buffet Breakfast
Detailed Itinerary:
After breakfast at the hotel, our guide will pick you up and bring you to the airport for flight to Changbaishan Airport. You will be met at the airport by our Changbaishan local guide and transferred to the hotel for check in. Feel free for leisure for the rest of the day.
Day 03, Changbaishan
Seleted Hotels:
Ibis Styles ChangBaiShan Wanda   ***Tourist
Holiday Inn Changbaishan Suite     ****Deluxe
The Westin Changbaishan Resort    *****Luxury
Attractions & Activities:
Changbaishan
Meals:
Hotel Buffet Breakfast, Lunch
Detailed Itinerary:
Today we will enjoy the alluring natural scenery of Changbaishan Nature Reserve. After breakfast, our guide will bring you to the northern slop of Changbaishan.
Changbaishan National Reserve is a large natural flora and fauna nature reserve. As a huge dormant volcano, Changbai Mountain has formed spectaculars of volcanic landforms and typical ice and snow landscapes because of its unique geographical location and geologic structure. Featured with pristine forests, rare animals, stunning lakes, amazing hot springs and fascinating waterfalls, Changbaishan Nature Reserve really brings a lot to see and enjoy. Its extraordinary splendid scenery in winter is especially beautiful and makes it a hot tourist destination.
Your exploration at Changbaishan will start with Changbai Mountain Natural Museum. You will benefit a lot by visiting this museum as it will give you a general idea of the geography, landscapes, natural resources, its history and development of Changbai Mountain. This would help you for a better understanding of the beauty of Changbai Mountain.
Then we will visit Tianchi, the most popular site among this nature reserve. We will take shuttle bus to Tianchi and it will cost 80 RMB but the cost is at your own expense. Tianchi is also known as Heavenly Lake. Formed in the crater of the mountain, Tianchi lies in the top of Changbai Mountain like a clear jade in the sky. Its misty and mystery charming scenery is always a delight to tourists traveling to Changbai Mountain.
After lunch, we will proceed to the site Lvyuantan in Changbai Mountain. Lvyuantan is a pool of clear green water formed by waterfalls from the mountain. Hidden in thick forest, Lvyuantan resembles an emerald lying there quietly and peacefully. But its ultra-green and transparent water with small fishes freely swimming inside, especially when Lvyuantan is clustered with mist, its enchanting scenery brings you into a fairy world.
Our guide will bring you back to the hotel for a good rest.
Day 04, Changbaishan to Beijing
Seleted Hotels:
Hotel Ibis Beijing Capital Airport or similar     ***Tourist
Kaisheng Xingfeng International Hotel or similar    ****Deluxe
Langham Place Beijing Capital Airport or similar    *****Luxury
Attractions & Activities:
Changbaishan
Meals:
Hotel Buffet Breakfast
Detailed Itinerary:
Today we will enjoy skiing in Changbaishan Ski Resort. After breakfast, our guide will transfer you to Changbaishan Ski Resort. We will provide cable car and ski outfit services.
Changbaishan Ski Resort is located in Changbaishan National Nature Reserve. Surrounded by dense forests of Changbai Mountain, this ski resort has charming scenery to view. With good-quality snow, well-groomed pistes and trails, advanced facilities and professional services, Changbaishan Ski Resort is a primary choice for skiing in Northeast China.
After skiing, our guide will bring you to the airport to flight back to Beijing.
Day 05, Depart from Beijing
Attractions & Activities:
Take flight back to warm home.
Meals:
Hotel Buffet Breakfast
Detailed Itinerary:
After breakfast at the hotel, our guide will escort you to the airport for your homebound flight. Thanks for choosing our service!
More detailed information here http://www.muslim2china.com/muslim-tour/Changbaishan-Ski-Resort-5-Days-Tour-1067.html

Popular Themed Restaurants and Cafes in China

China is home to some of the major cosmopolitans in the world and of course being one of the trendiest places to hang out this wouldn't make sense if there weren't some fun cafes and restaurants to visit. Here are some of China's most popular themed restaurants and cafes.
Hello Kitty Restaurant (Beijing)

For all the ladies and girls out there the Hello Kitty restaurant is like a dream come true! As I'm sure all females have at one point in their lives been obsessed with this feline friend! The restaurant was opened on 23rd December 2012 and is located in Beijing's Sanlitun area. The decor of the restaurant as you may have guessed already is completely pink and filled with Hello Kitty embellished accessories. You may also be happy to know that the cuisine is either related to the Kitty or is in the form of kitty!
Hello Kitty Dreams
F408, Shimao Department Store,
3 Gongti Bei Lu,
Chaoyang District, Beijing
Charlie Brown Cafe (Hong Kong)

The Charlie Brown Cafe is located at Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong and brings back childhood memories for many people. The cafe is decorated with Charlie Brown and friends and not to forget his accomplice Snoopy! The Cafe not only serves refreshment and light snacks but also a wide range of burgers and sandwiches.
Address
G/F-1/F, Kok Pah Mansion
58-60 Cameron Road
Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Robot Restaurant (Harbin)

The world of futurama is now dawning on us! The new revolutionary way to dine can be experienced in Harbin, talking about dining with a twist this restaurant located in Harbin is definitely unique. The restaurant has 20 robot members of staff that have roles as cooks, waiters and busboys. These robot geniuses should not be underestimated, in the kitchen there is dumpling robot and noodle robot cooking up a storm! The robot waiters greet guests upon arrival and deliver food to customers, the clever little inventions also entertain their guests with a song whilst guests tuck into their sci-fine dining!
The robot restaurant was initially opened to showcase the robots and has proven to be a popular place for guests due to its individuality. All robots were created and designed by Harbin Haohai Robot Company, the robots come with a hefty price tag estimated at 200,000-300,000RMB. So it looks like our robotic counterparts will not be replacing our human jobs so soon! However, this futuristic restaurant is well worth a visit!
Basement, 51 Xi Liu Dao Jie (West Sixth Street)
Harbin, China
Phone: 0451 8898 2888
Teddy Bear Thai Restaurant (Shanghai)

If you go down to the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise. Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic! Well if you're ever visiting Shanghai with the kids or you are a big teddy bear fan yourself taking a trip to this restaurant will enlighten your day. You will be greeted by a range of teddy bears that are located in all corners of the restaurant. What's more you can also enjoy teddy bear inspired gourmet and if you don't want to cut a lonely figure you can also have one of the teddies sit with you during your visit! All visitors to the restaurant give its cuisine and interior a paws up!
Address
No 23, Lane 248 Tianzifang
Taikang Road, Shanghai
Reference, http://www.chinatouradvisors.com/blog/Fun-Cafes-and-Restaurants-in-China-2401.html
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Kunming Tourist Guide

Kunming is the capital and largest city of Yunnan Province in Southwest China. Following are some tips for Kunming tour.
Main Sightseeings in Kunming
Dianchi Lake
Dianchi Lake is recognized as 8th largest lake in land of China and biggest in Yunnan. It is also the sixth biggest lake in China. The lake is crescent-shaped, 24 miles in length and 8 miles in width. The scenery around the lake is very beautiful. There are four hills surround the lake, making a picturesque landscape. You can enjoy the beauty from a boat. It's really a relaxation.

Dianchi Lake is known by different names like Kunming Lake and Lake Dian. It is situated near to Kunming in the Yunnan - Guizhou plateau. This freshwater lake is having a nickname - "Sparkling Pearl embedded in a Highland". Dianchi Lake was model for Beijing's Kunming Palace located in Summer Palace. This crescent shaped lake is nearly six thousand one hundred eighty nine feet above the sea level.
The dimensions of Lake Dian is thirty nine kilometres from north to south, with as depth of fourteen feet. Dianchi borders Jade Rooster Mountain, Golden Horse Mountain, Crane Mountain and Snake Mountain to west, east, south and north respectively. More than twenty rivers do converge to this lake.
Stone Forest

Stone Forest is 126 kilometers far away from Kunming. It is a great landscape formed by all kinds of shaped rocks. It's a wonderful land of rocks. The Stone Forest covers an area of more than three hundred square kilometers. For the rocky roads, you should wear light and comfortable shoes.
World Horticultural Exposition Garden
Located in Jindian Scenic Spot, World Horticultural Exposition Garden is about 6 kilometers from the city center. It is a first-class Grand View Garden with typical Chinese featuresand local Yunnan characteristics. The World Horticultural Exposition Garden held Kunming International Horticulture Exposition in 1999.
Health & Safety
Kunming is a very safe city in China. You can have a great time during your Kunming travel. The only thing you should pay attention to is that take care when you are near the train and long-distance bus stations. There may be some thieves who will cut your bag and steal your wallet.
Money & Costs
You can change cheques, foreign currency and offter cash advances on credit cards in Bank of China(Zhōngguó Yínháng) which located in Renmin Donglu and open at9am-noon & 2-5pm. The branches of Bank of China is on Dongfeng Xilu and Huancheng Nanlu. You can also use the ATM which is very convenient.
Visas
The PSB(Public security bureau) is located on Jinxing road and open on 9-5pm Mon-Friday. If you have a visa issue,you can go there and seek help.
Reference, http://www.chinatouradvisors.com/blog/Kunming-travel-tips-1338.html

Guangzhou Food Overview

There is a saying goes "eat in Guangdong" in China. Actually, people in Guangdong love to eat, and they know exactly how to eat, except the plane and the stool, Guangzhou people eat everything in the sky and on the earth. Enjoying Cantonese cuisine during your travel to Guangzhou.
Cantonese cuisine is one the Chinese four great cuisines. Compared with other Chinese cuisines, these local dishes use few thick spicy dressings in order to keep from masking the original taste of the food. Cantonese cuisine centralizes in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province. Guangzhou food is famous all over world for its quality and variety. However, their abundant snacks are my primary motivation for a travel to Guangzhou. Here are the famous Guangzhou snacks I love the most.
Foreigners say "All delicious food is in Guangzhou". The local people say, "delicacies are at Xiguan of the city". Xiguan preserves lots of famous traditional snacks. The most lively and popular place is definitely the Shangxia Jiu Lu.
Local people like tea-drinking, especially in the morning, they even deem it as a longtime habit. Teahouses are all filled up before 11:00 in the morning. Herbal tea can eliminate summer heat from the human body and cure the sore throats caused by winter dryness.
Wang Laoji Herbal Tea is the most famous local tea. Cantonese drink Gongfu Tea for enjoyment in their leisure time. It was popular in the Chaozhou and Shantou areas, and now has spread in Guangzhou. Serving Guangfu Tea requires strict attention to the teapot, tea leaves, the water quality and even how to make the tea, how to pour and how to drink the tea. The teapot in use is as small as a fist and the teacup as small as half a Pingpong ball. How about try it yourself?
Once upon arrival in Guangzhou, you'll find many Tangshui House all over the place. Tangshui literarily means Sweet Water, but actually it is somewhat like a soft drink with the ingredients being fruits and vegetables. The local people are partial to Tangshui. They regard it as nutritious food. "Boiled" Tangshui is a hot drink and the "frozen" one is the soft drink. The most popular Tangshui store is the Taiping Guan Icehouse on Beijing Lu.
There is another snack that you'll be interested given you love to try something new, Shuang Pi Nai (Double-Skin Milk).
Simmered milk has a frozen cover made of the mixture of egg white and milk, Hence the name Double-Skin Milk. When finished, this food appears to be pure white and semisolid. It tastes soft and sweet. And most importantly, it has much nutritional value, good for your health.
As Cantonese love to live a health life, they try every method to keep their own balance. For example, being afraid of suffering from excessive internal heat, Cantonese love to have Guiling Gao. That is a kind of brown jelly that holds the shape of the vessel.

It is said the Guiling Gao can clear internal heat. The bitterer, the better. All in all, Guangzhou will be a paradise provided you are looking for a wonderful journey for your tongue. Give it a try!
http://www.chinatouradvisors.com/blog/Enjoy-Delicious-Canton-Snacks-in-Guangzhou-1626.html

Window of the World Trip

There are thousands of travelers flock to the world's most recognizable sites, however, what's will you say if there's a place where visitors can see most of the distinguished landmarks in one day? The Window of the World is such a theme park giving the opportunity. Located in Shenzhen, it has about 130 reproductions of some of the most famous tourist attractions in the world squeezed into 48 hectares (118 acres).

Window of the World is a theme park that is full of replicas of sites all over the world. All the continents are well represented in the 48 hectare or 118 acre park that features stunning replicas of the world's greatest wonders, historical heritage, and famous scenic sites that are all in a scale ratio of about 1:15 more or less. It might be an educational opportunity to teach kids about the world's historic and important places. As you enter the park, the beautiful Eiffel Tower that is the emblem of France dominates the skyline. The 108 metre (354 ft) tall Eiffel Tower dominates the skyline and the sight of the Pyramids and the Taj Mahal all in proximity to each other are all part of the appeal of this theme park.
Besides, Europe has a lot more to offer such as Buckingham Palace, the Acropolis, and the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. There are the Palace of Versailles, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Colosseum in Rome, the Trevi Fountain in Rome and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
But Europe is not all buildings, the majestic Matterhorn Mountain and the mysterious Stonehenge can also be admired. You can also experience relaxing windmills and the colorful tulips of Holland. Then you can walk on to America, Asia, Africa and Australia and watch special performances and entertainment. Asia is full of old beautiful historical sites. Take the time to see Ankor Wat, the Taj Mahal and Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Enjoy the famous Mount Fuji of Japan. Witness the Merlion in Singapore, and see the sights that Malaysia and Indonesia are famous for. Along with these monuments and landscapes, there are rides and special night time entertainment to see. The park also tries to make sure you can play some games along the way for a small fee.
There is an Archery Field where the tourists can learn from the North American Indians how to use a bow. If that doesn't appeal, take the cable car through the tropical forest or do something totally different and visit the Indoor Alpine Ski Run. Window of the World can offer their visitors 4,000 square meters or an acre of indoor ski slopes. At night, there are special dance shows you can see. Hundreds of dancers perform on a large stage, and there is a procession and fireworks display at 9PM.
Visiting during a festival time is another way to experience this replica park. Annually the park holds the Cherry Festival and the Indian Cultural Week. During the Cherry Festival, wandering in the cherry garden of Japan and taking a cup of tea will refresh you.
Window of the World runs many programs during holiday periods too. In the summer holiday, the International Beer Festival is a big tourist attraction. Probably, the Pop Music Festival is the favorite of young people. If it all seems a bit appealing, plan your trip to there now! More China tours 2015 on China Tour Advisors.
Reference, http://www.chinatouradvisors.com/blog/Trip-to-Shenzhen-Window-of-the-World-2823.html

Trip Advisor Mount Tianmen

Located only 8 kilometers away from the southern suburb of the Zhangjiajie city, Mount Tianmen National Forest Park reach the first class standard by national scenery of forest park resource qualities and has reached national AAAAA grade of tourist zone standards. As one famous mountain natural attraction, it occupies an area of 96 square kilometers, among which the area of the mountaintop accounting for 2 square kilometer. Its main peak that rises to a height of over 1518.6 meters above sea level is a typical karst landscape.

There're lofty cliffs and inaccessible precipices on all sides. The majesty of the lofty mountain and the magnificent prospect are indeed so impressive. In Mount Tianmen National Forest Park, the beauty and charm of the primitive mesophytic forest have remained intact not by accident but by stringently enforced city planning regulations.
There are abundance wilding plant resources like mountain davidia involucrata communities rarely seen in other parts of the world. As a place of profound cultural significance with a long-standing history, the park boasts many historical sites, ancient constructions, and unique topographical features. Its favorable natural conditions, long history and profound culture create the forest park which embodies the world outlook idea that heaven and man are a whole.
Many famous writers and painters have used the Heavenly Gate Mountain as their theme with the result that its fame has spread far and wide. Apart from enormous quantities of poems and inscriptions in its praise left behind by men of literature and writings through the centuries. It also boasts a large number of fairy tales, reputed as the "The Soul of Zhangjiajie."
The great romantic poet Li Bai has been through here once before and left his well-known poem "Wang Tianmenshan Hills". Those painters saw the gorgeous sight and immediately portrayed the grandness and significance of Heavenly Gate Mountain and mainly described the verve of the mountain.
Mount Tianmen is a lofty mountain range whose cloudy summit rushed into the very heavens throughout the year. You can have a fantastic view of the extraordinary sight of unbroken cloud plains and infinite variety when you climbed to the top of the mountain. This wooded country of strange stones and beautiful trees is the haunt of rare birds and animals.
Climbing along the path, sightseers are fortunate enough to see cascading waterfalls and running springs that would come gushing out. It's said to be "The Hanging Primitive Garden". There're mysterious Thousand Buddha Caves waiting for the visitors who generally seek the extraordinary. The Hanjiagou among the mountains is the legendary village that is particularly rich in Manchuria folkloric lifestyle that has been preserved in the same state.
Remarkable and outstanding Mount Tianmen with its majestic and precipitous appeal is known as the wondrous screen of Zhangjiajie. Its mountaintop that is relatively flat boats the most precious and unique plant species, with forest coverage reaching 90%. There is beautiful scenery with interspersed areas of sky-kissing ancient trees and tuberous-rooted twining annual vine. It's praised to be the most beautiful hanging garden and the Fairyland in heaven. More information about trip advisor Zhangjiajie from China Tour Advisors.

Private Zhuhai and Macau Tourism

Macau tourism and Zhuhai should be on the top of your list for tours to the Pearl River Delta Region. The proximity of the two cities mean you can travel conveniently across the borders. You will be able to experience the contrast between both cities in terms of culture and tourist attractions.

Highlights
- Conveniently located hotels
- Macau & Zhuhai combined tour package
Day 1, Arrive in Macau
On your arrival at Macau airport, you will be greeted by your local guide, after you will be transferred to your hotel for check in. (It will take around 20-30 minutes to reach your hotel).
Day 2, Macau City Tour
Attractions & Activities
A-Ma Temple, Macau Tower, Mount Fortress, Macau Muesem, Senado Square, Na Tcha Temple, Casinos, Ruins of St. Paul's
Meals, Hotel Buffet Breakfast & Chinese Lunch
Detailed Itinerary
After your hotel breakfast, then you will be transferred to your one day city tour. You will visit the must see attractions in Macau.
Mount Fortress
The fortress was Macau's principal military defense structure which was built conjunction with the Jesuits form 1617 to 1626.
A-Ma Temple
The temple was built 400 years ago in homage to a girl who saved seamen's life. Macau was later named by the Portugese settlers in mid-16th Century. This temple has become a World Heritage in 2005.
Macau Tower (Picture Stop)
Soar to a breathtaking 223 meters above ground and marvel at the lounge. Gaze out over Taipa and Coloane. Look for Macau's landmarks and historical sites. Or try to spot Hong Kong's outlying Islands.
Macau Muesem
Macau Museum is a historical and cultural museum with a vast number of objects of great historical value. The Macau Museum is located in the Mount Fortress and opened on 18th April, 1998.
Senado Square
Senado Square has been Macau's urban centre for centuries, and it still the most popular venue for public events and celebrations today.
Venetian
Venetian is one of the most luxurious hotel resorts in Macau, providing visitors with one of the most unforgetable and extravagant experiences ever.
Day 3, Zhuhai City Tour
Attractions & Activities
Meixi Arch, Fisher Girl Statue, Lovers Road, Gongbei Underground Shopping Center
Meals, Hotel Buffet Breakfast, Chinese Lunch & Dinner
Detailed Itinerary
You will have breakfast at your hotel, afterwards you will tour Zhuhai starting with a visit to Meixi Arch. Meixi Arch tourist area is a symbolic attraction of Zhuhai. You will then proceed to visit the Fisher Girl Statue, which faces the beautiful Xianglu Bay, the Fisher Girl Statue is regarded as the signature artwork of Zhuhai.
You will also visit Lovers Road and go for shopping at Gongbei Underground Shopping Mall.
Meixi Arch
Meixi Arch tourist areas to reproduce Zhuhai's attractive local cultural charm, is set celebrity Memorial Folk Museum, tourism and leisure as one of Zhuhai local cultural landscape, and high-grade tourist resort.
Fisher Girl Statue
The statue was completed in autumn 1982. It was China's first seaside statue. In 2005, the government issued a set of envelops called "Beautiful Zhuhai", on which a picture of the Fisher Girl Statue is featured.
Lovers Road
Located in the eastern coast of Zhuhai, Lovers Road was built in the early 1990s. It is located north from the Harbor Road junction and south to the Gongbei Barrier Gate junction
Gongbei Underground Shopping Mall
This Gongbei Underground Shopping Mall is the place you would not miss while you are in Zhuhai. Filled with bargains and souvenirs, you can buy some items for gifts.
Day 4, Zhuhai to Macau and Depart Macau
Meals, Hotel Buffet Breakfast
Detailed Itinerary
After your hotel breakfast, you can still go for a last minute shopping at Gongbei Underground Shopping Mall. You will be picked up at the hotel lobby at the appointed time by the local guide. After, you will be transferred to Macau Airport for your flight home.
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Tour to Xian Terracotta Warriors and Horses

Terracotta Warriors and Horses is located 1,500 meters east of Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum. One figurine first discovered the hole, rectangular, 230 meters from east to west, north and south, 62 meters wide, about 5 meters deep, with a total area of 14,260 square meters, surrounded by slopes in doorways left and right and has a terracotta pits.
Terracotta Warriors and Horses, also called terracotta army, is known as "the Eighth Wonder of the World", and is ranked the human cultural heritage of the world.
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses of the Qin Dynasty shocked the people all over the world with their magnificent vigor and outstanding carving art. The No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 pits have been excavated. The terracotta warriors tour in Xian allow you to see the vivid and lifelike figurines, each warriors has different features and facial expression. The warriors on the war chariots, warriors riding horses and infantry warriors in large numbers formed different combinations in an orderly and solemn way.
Having pass the second gate, you can see the Pit No. 1 hall from a distance. There is lawn in front of the hall. A monument writes Terracotta Warriors Museum.
I enter the Pit No. 1 hall with an exciting feeling. The left side is the entrance. The right side is the exit. Entering needs the checking. In principle it permits you entering only one time. Terracotta Warriors Pit No. 1 in front of me! So great to be an emperor!


The spectacular life like Terracotta Army can be separated into three pits. All statues have unique expressions and the armor of each soldier also varies depending on rank. Moreover, different statues have different poses and facial expressions all faces were unique. There are a total of 8 types of soldiers.
Generals – The Generals are fewest in numbers and there is approximately only 10 in one pit. There are two types of generals, robe generals and armor generals. The robe generals are dressed more simply with a cockade on the chest. The armor general on the other hand is dressed in full armor with 8 cockades on the chest, back and shoulders.
Sergeants – The sergeants are positioned on the left and right of the chariots and they are dressed in long robes with outer armor and can be distinguished with their hemp head cloths. The sergeants were armed with spears and long swords.
Military Officers – The military officers are separated into different rankings. There are various forms of armor with some wear single crowns and some with double crowns.
Cavalry – Cavalry warriors can be found in pits one and two. The cavalry soldiers wear circular cap, tight sleeve robes, tapered trousers, ankle boots and small armors.
Charioteers - The charioteers can be found in all three pits and are dressed in long robes with outer armor and wear high hats. Their wrists are covered by Gardebras and legs were protected with leg guards.
Archers – There are standing archers and kneeling archers in pit two. The standing archers wear light coat armor with their hair bound up. The kneeling archers are dressed in the same as the standing archers, kneeling on their right leg and the detail put into these statues can be seen on the sole of the archer's shoes where the stitching details have been put in.
Infantry – The ordinary soldiers can be divided into two groups depending on their armor. Positioned on the outer circle are the field robes warriors that are dressed in much more flexible gear and the armor equipped warriors are in the center.
The Terracotta Army was first discovered a group of farmers when they were digging a well for imagination in the spring of 1974. And from then began the excavation. There are four main pits associated with the terracotta army. More Xian tour information from China Tour Advisors.

Two Days Macau Culture Tour Package

Macau is a city with history and heritage. This Macau tourism will lead you to experience the special culture of this city.
Highlights
- Macau Heritage and Culture Tour
- Private transfer during the whole tour
Day 1, Macau City Tour
Seleted Hotels
Holiday Inn Macau Cotai Central  ****Deluxe
Attractions & Activities
Wine Museum, Grand Prix Museum, Fisherman's Wharf, DFS, Guanye Street, Museum of Taipa and Coloane History
Meals, Dinner
Detailed Itinerary
Today your guide will pick you up at your hotel in Macau. You will then proceed to visit Wine Museum, Grand Prix Musuem, Fisherman's Wharf, Muesum of Taipa and Coloane History.
As for shopping you will be free to stroll Guanye Street and DFS.
Wine Museum, has 3 main display areas, namely Historical Information, Wine Cellar and Museum & Exhibitions. A collection of photos, texts and materials to depict how wine relates itself in human history are displayed along the gallery walls of the Historical information area. The elaborations on the history of wine in China and Portugal are exceptionally detailed.
Grand Prix Museum was inaugurated on 13th November, 1993 and officially opened to public in November, 1995. The Museum houses over a thousand exhibits provided by various government departments and private entities.
Fisherman's Wharf, the first theme park in Macau, is a place you should never miss in your stay in Macau.
Museum of Taipa and Coloane History, the two-storey Museum has 9 exhibition rooms. The ground floor revolves around the culture and history of Taipa and Coloane of the early days.
Day 2, Macau City Tour
Attractions & Activities
A-Ma Temple, Maritime Museum, Macau Tower, Mount Fortress, Macau Muesem, Chinese Antiques Streets, Museum of the Holy House of Mercy, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Building, Lou Kau Mansion, Senado Square
Meals, Hotel Buffet Breakfast, Buffet lunch at Macau Tower
Detailed Itinerary
After buffet breakfast at hotel, then proceed to begins today's journey, you will visit the best sites of Macau as listed below.
You will be transferred back to your hotel at the end of the tour.
A-Ma Temple was built 400 years ago in homage to a girl who saved seamen's life. Macau was later named by the Portugese settlers in mid-16th Century. This temple has become a World Heritage in 2005
Maritime Museum
This is an all-round museum about maritime aspects well-illustrated by a huge variety of exhibits spread across different display areas. The ground floor introduces visitors to different fishing techniques from small scale and simple hand-fishing to cast-net fishing by boats, like mounting a big net at the rear end of a boat, with details on fish distribution in the South China Sea.
Macau Tower, soar to a breathtaking 223M above ground and marvel at the lounge. Gaze out over Taipa and Coloane. Look for Macau's landmarks and historical sites. Or try to spot Hong Kong's outlying Islands.(Buffet lunch at Macau Tower)
Mount Fortress was Macau's principal military defense structure which was built conjunction with the Jesuits form 1617 to 1626.
Macau Museum is a historical and cultural museum with a vast number of objects of great historical value.
Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Building located at Senado Square, the building where IACM is seated nowadays was constructed in the late 16th century and had been used for senate meetings by the Macao local authority and as the office of the municipal administration in the past.
The age-old Lou Kau Mansion is a 2-storey grey-brick building with a layout resembling that of Xiguan mansions and has a mix of Chinese and Western architectural styles that is unique to Macau.

Senado Square has been Macau's urban centre for centuries, and it still the most popular venue for public events and celebrations today. More detailed information here http://www.muslim2china.com/muslim-tour/Macau-Heritage--and--Culture-2-Days-Muslim-Tour-590.html Muslim restaurant in Macau information from muslim2china.com

Taking A Yangtze River Tour

One of the best ways to discover China is by taking a journey on a Yangtze River tour!
Yangtze Cruise Routes
As far as China Tour Advisors concerned, Yangtze cruise is a must experience project that any visitors to the district would not miss, as passengers not only encounter with the prosperous cultural heritages in China but also can enjoy the spectacular vistas along the river, it is once in a life time experience that will echo in one's memory forever. You can choose from Yichang to Chongqing, Chongqing to Yichang, Shanghai to Chongqing and Chongqing to Shanghai, http://www.chinatouradvisors.com/YangtzeRiverCruise/CruiseRoutesList-Yichang-to-Chongqing-0-2-1.html
From Yichang to Chongqing(Upstream)
● Advantages
1. Because it is countercurrent, the average speed of upstream cruise is slower than that of downstream cruise. The former is 16 kph (10 mph) and the latter is 29 kph (18 mph). Slower speed allows passengers to have more time to stay with the attractions and take more photos.
2. Upstream cruise is longer. A longer cruise means that tourists can enjoy more scenery, learn more about the culture and custom on the Yangtze River. The more tourists contact, the more they know about China.
● Disadvantages
1. Cruise ship will sail at night, otherwise it can't reach the shore excursion destination in the daytime to enjoy the attraction. Therefore, it may have some effect on passengers' rest, and some scenery will be missed at night. However, it not affects the whole schedule.
2. In the journey between Chongqing and Shanghai, upstream cruise charges a higher price than that of the downstream cruise. But for most cruise routes, the price is the same (Only Victoria Prince Cruises run between Chongqing and Shanghai).
From Chongqing to Yichang(DownStream)
● Advantages
1. Downstream cruise is shorter than upstream cruise because its speed is faster than the latter's. It is a better choice for travelers who have a short holiday.Downstream cruise makes up the pity that people whose holiday is limited cannot travel Yangtze River.
2.Under normal circumstances, downstream cruise only sail in the daytime. Therefore, passengers can have a sweet sleeping at night, and there is no need to worry about missing some attractions. The arrangement makes tourists be more comfortable and get more pleasure during the journey.
● Disadvantages
Due to the fast speed, passengers will not have complete information about the scenery and not have enough time to take more photos.

5 Days Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Macau Itinerary

Hong Kong Shenzhen and Macau itinerary offers a host of memorable place of exotic influences and has varied tourist attractions within its compact area, with The Peak, Victoria Harbour and the Avenue of Stars among the most awe-inspiring. You'll be amazed by the diverse contrasts and close proximity of stunning cityscapes and soaring mountains, heritage sites and extensive green countryside.

-4Nights Hotel Accommodations with breakfast
-Entire trip transfer, based on join-in-Group Tour in Hong Kong and Macau
-Indonesian or English speaking local guide
-One meal in Hong Kong Shenzhen and Macau
Day 1, Arrive in Hong Kong and Shenzhen City Tour
Seleted Hotels:
Shenzhen Caa Holy Sun hotel ***Tourist
Attractions & Activities
Hong Kong International Airport, Luohu Commercial City
Detailed Itinerary
Upon arrival Hong Kong International Airport, please proceed to Exit Hall B, the Hong Kong local guide will pick up you and take train to Shenzhen city, when arrival, Shenzhen local guide will meet you and proceed to Luohu shopping mall for free shopping.
Day 2, Shenzhen City Tour
Attractions & Activities
Visiting Dongmen Street, Splendid China & Chinese Folk Cultural Village
Meals, Hotel Buffet Breakfast and Chinese Lunch
Detailed Itinerary
Hotel breakfast, pick up at Hotel lobby, transfer to Dongmen Walking Street then spend your free time, after lunch, go to splendid of China and Culture Village with shows.
Dongmen Pedestrian Street is a commercial area in Luohu that's been ticking away for over 300 years.
Splendid China & Chinese Cultural Village is comprised of two sections. The first is a miniature park of China and the other section consists of 56 houses, each representing one of the 56 nationalities in China.
Day 3, Shenzhen to Macau and Macau City Tour
Seleted Hotels
Macau Grandview Hotel ****Deluxe
Attractions & Activities
Ruins of St. Paul's, Section of the Old City Walls, A-Ma Temple, Macau Tower
Meals, Hotel Buffet Breakfast and Chinese Lunch
Detailed Itinerary
Hotel breakfast, pick up hotel lobby and transfer to take ferry to Macau, join in group tour as Ruins of St.Paul, Section of Old City Wall, A-Ma Temple, Macau Tower(picture stop),casio.
The Ruins of St. Paul's refer to the facade of what was originally the Church of Mater Dei built in 1602-1640, destroyed by fire in 1835, and the ruins of St. Paul's College, which stood adjacent to the Church.
Section of the Old City Walls
This surviving segment of City Wall was built in 1569. It is a remnant of an early Portuguese tradition of constructing defensive walls around their port settlements. It has became a World Heritage in 2005.
The A-Ma Temple was built 400 years ago in homage to a girl who saved seamen's life. Macau was later named by the Portugese settlers in mid-16th Century. This temple has become a World Heritage in 2005
Macau Tower
Soar to a breathtaking 223M above ground and marvel at the lounge. Gaze out over Taipa and Coloane. Look for Macau's landmarks and historical sites. Or try to spot Hong Kong's outlying Islands.
Day 4, Macau to Hong Kong City Tour
Seleted Hotels
Harbour plaza 8 degrees Hotel ****Deluxe
Attractions & Activities
Aberdeen Fishing Village, Avenue of Stars, Victoria Peak, Tsim Sha Tsui
Meals, Hotel Buffet Breakfast and Chinese Lunch
Detailed Itinerary
Hotel breakfast, pick up hotel lobby then proceed to take ferry to Hong Kong, tour guide pick you up then have a city tour to Jewelry workshop, Chocolate shop, Aberdeen Village, Avenue of Stars, Victoria Peak (Mid-lever), after tour drop off Tsim Sha Tsui, back to hotel by own.
Aberdeen Fishing Village is a fishing village located in the south coast of Hong Kong Island. It is home to hundreds of people living on fishing junks.
Avenue of Stars located on the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade offers incredible panoramic views of the famed Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong skyline.
Victoria Peak is one of Hong Kong's famous sightseeing, where you will enjoy the amazing spectacular view of the surrounding city skyline, the world-famous Victoria Harbour and Kowloon, towering skyscrapers and peaceful green hillsides.
Tsim Sha Tsui is a major tourist and shopping district. The region also has a number of museums and cultural centers, restaurants and bars are also well developed.
Day 5, Depart from Hong Kong
Meals, Hotel Buffet Breakfast
Hotel breakfast, free time until transfer to Hong Kong airport by coach directly.
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Shenzhen and Hong Kong 5 Days Tour Package

Hong Kong and Shenzhen are two neighboured cities, and this Shenzhen and Hong Kong tour package will lead you to visit the essence of the two cities and learn more about the development.
- Muslim Special Offer
- English speaking guide service
- Budget Tour
- Charming Sightseeing
Day 1, Arrive in Hong Kong
Take AirAisa flight to Hong Kong (AK0136 13:55/17:45)
You will be met at Hong Kong International Airport, then driven to your hotel for check in.
Day 2, Hong Kong Disneyland Full Day Tour
Meals, Hotel Buffet Breakfast
Detailed Itinerary
After breakfast you will proceed to Hong Kong Disneyland Park for a full day tour.
The Hong Kong Disneyland Park consists of six themed areas, Main Street, USA, Fantasyland, Adventureland, Tomorrowland, Toy Story Land and Grizzly Gulch. You will find the real fun in the park.
Day 3, Hong Kong to Shenzhen (By Train)
Attractions & Activities
Visiting Aberdeen Fishing Village, Victoria Peak and Kowloon Mosque
Meals, Hotel Buffet Breakfast, Halal lunch and dinner in local restaurant
Detailed Itinerary
After breakfast, you will proceed go to visit Aberdeen Fishing Village and Victoria Peak. Later, you will make a trip to Kowloon Mosque to pray. Afterwards, you will go shopping at Ladies' Street. You will then take a train to Shenzhen.
Aberdeen Fishing Village is a fishing village located in the south coast of Hong Kong Island. It is home to hundreds of people living on fishing junks.
Victoria Peak is one of Hong Kong's famous sightseeing, where you will enjoy the amazing spectacular view of the surrounding city skyline.

Day 4, Shenzhen One Day Tour
Attractions & Activities
Visiting Windows of the World, Shenzhen, Luohu Commercial City
Meals, Hotel Buffet Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at local Halal Restaurants
Detailed Itinerary
In the morning you will visit Window of the World, one of Shenzhen's most famous theme parks and for shopping you will visit Luohu Commercial City.
Window of the World is a theme park where you can find vivid replicas of the world's wonders, historical sites, and scenic sites. This theme park features about 130 different replicas from around the world including the Eiffel Tower, The Coliseum, Niagara Falls, and the Pyramids of Egypt.
Day 5, Shenzhen to Hong Kong (By Ferry) and Depart from Hong Kong
Attractions & Activities
Hong Kong International Airport
Meals, Hotel Buffet Breakfast
Detailed Itinerary
After hotel breakfast you are free for leisure until your transfer to Shenzhen Pier to take ferry to Hong Kong International Airport. You will take AirAsia flight (AK0135 13:20/1710) back to your country.
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Shanghai China The Bund Travels

If you live near the People's Square, I recommend you having a walk at the Bund in the morning before 8 am. This is the best time to visit the bund if you would like to quietly experience it and take the bund for yourself, without being bothered by travel groups, photo taking touts, car horns.
It is better to start from Yan'an East road, where is the beginning point of all the western buildings left from the colonial period at the Bund. Along the way you will be able to see the "Exhibition of the world's architecture" on the left and Pudong on the right.

A great spot for viewing the scene of the riverside at night is a cafe inside the old meteorological tower. It is located at the intersection between Zhongshan East road and Yan'an East road. The old meteorological tower was the first one in China. It sent out weather reports to the ships passing by. It was deemed "the first tower in the far east". However nowadays just a short tower that is easily overlooked. The first floor of the tower is a museum while the second and third floors are cafe. Go earlier at night and take the sit at the third floor to the side of the river. With a cup of coffee or a beer, you will have the best experience in viewing the night scene of the Bund and Huangpu River.

The "exhibition of the world's architecture" consists of 23 buildings. They were built during the early 19 century. The largest building is the old site of Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC). There are two copper lion statues at the door, one is called Stephen, the other is called Stitt, which were the names of the chief managers of HSBC Hong Kong quarter and Shanghai quarter. However, those two lion statues were imitations, the real ones are exhibited in the museum in the Oriental Pearl Tower. The main hall of the building has 28 stone pillars, four of those are made of seamless marble. There are only 6 such pillars in the world, four is here, the other two is in the Louvre, Paris. The dome has 8 wall paintings, depicting the 8 HSBC branches in 8 cities in the world during that period. Between 2 of the paintings there is the word "we are brothers over the four seas".

Next to the old HSBC building is the customs house. The most famous thing of that building is its bell tower, which is a reproduction of the Big Ben in London. There is one big clock and four smaller clocks. Every 15 minutes the four smaller clocks will ring and every one hour the big clock will ring. The sound is so loud that you can hear it on Binjiang Avenue across the river. More Shanghai travel and top China travels information from China Tour Advisors.

Tour to Three Gorges Dam in Chongqing

Built in 1994 and completed in 2009, the Three Gorges Dam is the largest water conservancy project ever undertaken by man. The Three Gorges Dam is located near Sandouping, which is in the middle of the Xiling Gorge, the longest of the Three Gorges.

The Three Gorges Dam is 2,335m long, 185m high, 18m wide on the top and 130m wide at the bottom. The dam has raised the river to a level of 175 meters above sea level, creating a 600 kilometers long reservoir with storage capacity of 39.9 billion cubic meters extending from the dam site all the way to Chongqing. 570,000 acres of farmland, villages, and cities in 19 counties have been flooded, causing 1.5 million people to be relocated.
The estimate for construction of the project is 26 billion US dollars. The building of this huge dam was for the purpose of flood control, electricity, navigation, and irrigation.
History of the Three Gorges Dam
The idea for the Three Gorges Dam was first proposed by Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, the pioneer of the Republic of China, in 1919. In his article, entitled "A Plan to Development Industry", Sun Yat-Sen mentions the possibility of damming the Yangtze River to help control floods and generate electricity.
In 1944, an American dam expert named J.L. Savage was invited to do field research on possible locations for the project. Two years later, the Republic of China signed a contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to design the dam. More than 50 Chinese technicians were then sent to the United States to study and participate in the creation process. However, the project was shortly abandoned due to the Chinese civil war that followed World War II.
Talks of the Three Gorges Dam resurfaced in 1953 due to continuous floods that occurred on the Yangtze that year, killing over 30,000 people. One year later, the planning phase began once more, this time under the collaboration of Soviet experts. After two years of political debates over the size of the dam, the project was finally approved by the Communist Party. Unfortunately, plans for the construction were once again interrupted, this time by the disastrous political campaigns of the "Great Leap Forward" and the "Proletarian Cultural Revolution".
The market reforms introduced by Deng Xiaoping in 1979 emphasized the necessity to produce more electricity for economic growth. With approval from the new leader, the location of the Three Gorges Dam was then officially determined, to be located at Sandouping, a town in the Yiling District of the Yichang prefecture, in the province of Hubei. Finally, on December 14, 1994, 75-years since inception, the construction of the Three Gorges Dam finally began.
Four goals for the Three Gorges Dam Project
1. Flood Control
The history of the Yangtze River includes many devastating floods over the centuries killing thousands of people and causing millions of dollars in damages. The dam will reduce the impacts of flooding since it will have a flood control capacity of 22.15 billion cubic meters.
2. Power Generation
The use of hydroelectric turbine generators will reduce China's dependency on coal, a hydro carbon that produces greenhouse gases. The Three Gorges Dam will produce about 84.6 billion kilowatt hours of clean energy annually.
3. Navigation
The presence of the dam, the reservoir, and the ship locks will allow large ships to travel up and downstream for the first time. Ships from Chongqing will be able to transport goods all the way to the sea at Shanghai.
4. Tourism
Since the Three Gorges Dam Project is the largest hydroelectric dam in the world, it is expected to be popular among tourists visiting China. Three gorges dam tour is a must-do for Chongqing package tour.

Muslim2China Offer Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park Tour

Enjoy a day tour to hong Kong Disneyland, and another day in Ocean Park, free shopping time in Hong Kong, happy hour in bars at Victoria Harbour until midnight. This is what a holiday means to satisfy every person of my family.
Features
-2 nights at West Hotel Hong Kong
-1 day Disneyland tour + round trip transfers
-1 day shopping tour in Hong Kong
-Alternative Ocean Park tour at lowest price
Day 01, Arrive in Hong Kong Airport
Arrival at Hong Kong airport, take airport express bus to your hotel.
Bus A22 Traveling Time, 45 minutes
Bus A22 runs every 15-20 minutes from Airport (GTC, Ground Transportation Center) 06:00 - 00:10, the bus ticket is HK$39, you will buy bus ticket by yourself.
(Airport GTC - Lantau Link Toll Plaza - Shanghai Street, Jordan Road)
Get off at the Jordan Road / Shanghai Street stop when taking A22 from the Airport to West Hotel. Then turn right and walk for about 8 minutes. Turn right when you reach Wai Ching Street. Another 30 second walk will reach West Hotel.
The west hotel is located at 39-47 Wai Ching Street, Jordan, Kowloon. It is 5 minute walk to MTR Austin Station (Exit A).
Free time for the rest of the day. Recommend you to take MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui. Spend the rest time of your first night in Hong Kong there. You can stay late till midnight and take MTR back to your hotel.
TSIM SHA TSUI
Tsim Sha Tsui is one of the main shopping areas in Hong Kong. It is a giant world bazaar, where Hong Kong's glittering harbour is met by an alternate sea of stalls, shops, markets and malls. Tour ends in Tsim Sha Tsui around 7:00p.m.
OLD CLOCK TOWER
The Clock Tower was part of former Kowloon Station of Kowloon-Canton Railway since 1915. The main terminus building was demolished in 1978 leaving only the clock tower. It is a landmark from the Age of Steam and has been listed as a declared monument in Hong Kong since 1990.
AVENUE OF STARS
The Hollywood style Avenue of Stars features plaques for honoured movie celebrities on the walk of fame. It also features milestones and sculptures about Hong Kong film industry, along with kiosks selling souvenirs.
A SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS
a synchronised building exterior decorative light and laser multimedia display, featuring 44 buildings on both sides of the Victoria Harbour of Hong Kong accompanied by music. The technology was developed by Australian firm Laservision. It has attracted over 4 million visitors and locals so far, and is held every night for ten minutes.
A Symphony of Lights is staged every night at 8:00 p.m.
Day 02, Hong Kong Disneyland Magic Tour
Our tour guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby and transfer you to Disneyland, Prior to the end of the tour you will watch the fireworks display, after the fireworks, you will be transferred back to your hotel (transfer arranged by us).
- Morning tour, pickup at 10.30am
- Afternoon tour, pickup at 13:40pm
We pickup from hotels in Hong Kong Island, and hotels in Kowloon.
If you buy ticket at the entrance of the theme park, the One Day Disneyland Ticket is HKD450 (USD59) for adult, 320 HKD (USD42) for child, HKD100 (USD13) for senior.
If you only want to buy our one day Disneyland tour + round trip transfers, HKD580 (USD78) for adult, 450 HKD (USD60) for child, HKD290 (USD39) for senior.
Day 03, Hong Kong Ocean Park Tour
If you take an evening flight, we recommend you to take the following tour in the day time.
Ocean Park tour
For people who take morning flight, you will have lots of free time today. You might go a full day shopping by yourself, or you can go to Ocean Park.
Plan A, Go to Ocean Park by yourself
Step one, take ferry to bus terminal
Take MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui. Take ferry from Tsim Sha Tsui Pier to Central Pier.
The Star Ferry is the oldest means of transportation in Hong Kong, as it begins carrying passengers across the Victoria Harbour in the late 19th century. It still carries over 26 million passenger a year today, and you will get a chance to experience this unique way of crossing the harbour with us on the tour.
The ferry is an important part of the commuter system between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, it is an essential journey for visitors. The National Geographic Traveler named the ferry crossing as one of the 50 places of a lifetime to visit.
Step two, take shuttle bus to Ocean Park
Take shuttle bus 629 from Central Ferry Pier 7.
Service hour, 09:35am to 15:45pm, every 20 minute, bus ticket is 10.60 HKD for adult, 5.30 HKD for child
Ocean Park ticket is 320 HKD for adult, 160 HKD for child.
Plan B, Join in our One Day Ocean Park tour
Our one day Ocean Park tour + round trip transfers, HKD400 (USD54) for adult, 250 HKD (USD34) for child.
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HongKong Victoria Harbour and Ocean Park

Victoria Harbour

Victoria Harbour is the port and water between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula, built by the British to commemorate the British Queen (Victoria), and is the largest harbor in China, as well as the worlds third largest after the United States' San Francisco and Brazil's Rio de Janeiro. The broad waters of Victoria Harbour and beautiful scenery, daytime clear water and blue sky and white clouds, boats and ton ships out of harbor without disturbing each other, to the night will be more bright lights, creating a spectacular night view of the "Pearl of the Orient". Hundred years, the role of Victoria Harbour is far beyond a normal port, it is one of the important natural resources, and is a part of the life of Hong Kong people, and was also the first stop I went to visit Hong Kong.
In fact, the Avenue of Stars which is located in the east of Tsim Sha Tsui, Victoria Harbour is a waterfront promenade following the example of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in recognition of the outstanding personalities of the Hong Kong film industry.
Hong Kong Ocean Park
Someone said, "Only been to Ocean Park, has truly been to Hong Kong". Any way, compared to the miniature version of Disney, Ocean Park is more interesting. What's more, there are a number of additional entertainments in the park recently.
The first one is the themed area "Amazing Asian Animals" which covers over 25,000 square meters, it is the world's first and only comprehensive integration of indoor and outdoor environment exhibition.

The most notable attraction is the "Giant Panda Adventure", a safe haven for rare animals in Asia, including giant pandas, red pandas, Chinese giant salamanders and Chinese alligators, Asian small-clawed otter, turtles and birds, and other species of animals.
Goldfish Palace is designed based on the Chinese chest, and will display more than 300 goldfish in different shape and size, and can be an independent exhibition hall of world's most goldfish species show. Asian Animals provide other entertainment for visitors, including the largest theme gift shop in the park, the panda gift shop, as well as the giant panda restaurant.
The second entertainment is the Ocean Express, the world's first railway system located in theme park, and walking on the mountain tunnel which is 1,300 meters underground, the two-way hourly capacity even up to 10,000 people.

The creative concept of "Ocean Express" is based on the deep-sea adventure of nineteenth-century era, retro body design seems like submarines, cars are equipped with shock sound and lighting effects, and provide the most wonderful deep-sea journey for tourists.
There are currently 35 attractions in Ocean Park's, and will increased to 70, including four theme areas, including "Aqua", "Tropical Rain forest World", "Mobile Zone" and "Ice Polar World". More HongKong tour package from China Tour Advisors.

Muslims in China

Chinese Muslims have been present in China for the past 1400 years, Sa'ad ibn abi Waqqas was first to bring Islam to China. With the opening of the Silk Road and continuous trade and many travelers brought not only their commodities for trade but also their religion. You can experience the huge muslims in China on muslim2china, there also have prayer time. Following are the information of two masjids in Beijing.
Masjid Dongzhimen Beijing

Beijing Dongzhimen Mosque was originally built during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) when there are many Semu people living in Beijing, but the the present mosque was reconstructed in the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) before being rebuilt and moved to Dongzhimen.
The mosque now vistors can visit is in a shape of quadrangle courtyard with traditional Chinese characteristics. The main buildings includes the prayer hall, Baoxia House, the kiln hall, Erdian House, the wing-room and other facilities.
Located in the west of the mosque, the prayer hall has Baoxia Room at its front and back. There are also two Erdian Houses on the south and north sides of the prayer hall. The imam room is located at the north of the hall with the water room, and the office. There is an active place for Muslims to pray.
Address, No.6, Waichaci, Dongzhimenwai, Dongcheng District, Beijing (Near the Second Embassy Area of Beijing).
Beijing Niujie Mosque
Located in the Xuanwu district of Beijing, Niujie mosque is Beijing's oldest mosque. It is a central religious and social gathering place for Muslims in Beijing. Built in 996 AD, Northern Song Dynasty, the mosque was designed by Nazruddin who was the son of an Arabic priest who went to China to spread the word of Islam.
The mosque was destroyed by Genghis Khan's in 1215.After that, it was rebuilt and expanded several times. It was renovated in Kangxi Qing Dynasty and renovated again in 1949 when the People's Republic of China was established.
The main buildings in the mosque includes a Chinese inspired minaret, prayer hall and stel pavilion. Covering an area of 600 square-meter, prayer hall can hold more than 1,000 Muslims to pray. It has a great blend of Islamic and Chinese design. Only the Muslims an attend the hall. And there is a certain area for muslim women. The front gate is only open during Ramadan and Eid ul-Adha (known in China as Corban) festivals.
There are many traditional cultural relics preserved in the mosque such as ceramics from the Qing Dynasty and steles from the Ming Dynasty.

Day Tours Hong Kong Packages List

As one of the best China tour operators, China Tour Advisors provide wide day tours Hong Kong tour packages options. List in the below.
1. Hong Kong Disneyland Magic Day Tour, cost from $39 per person.
-Hong Kong Disneyland Park One Day Ticket
-Round trip Disneyland and hotel transfers
-English speaking guide servie
2.One Day Tour to Macau from Hong Kong, cost from $99 per person.

-Hotel pick up and transfer to Hong Kong hotel
-English speaking tour guide
-All admission tickets listed in itinerary
-Hong Kong to Macau round way ferry tickets
3.Half Day Deluxe Hong Kong Island Tour with Sky Terrace, cost from $34 per person.
-Air-conditioned Sightseeing Coach
-English Speaking Guide
-One way Peak Tram Ticket
-Admission to Sky Terrace
4.360 Lantau Explorer SIC Day Tour, cost from $81 per person.
-Round-trip air-conditioned sightseeing coach
-Guided services
-Round-trip Ngong Ping Cable Car tickets
-vegetarian lunch and admission entry to the Museum and boat ride around the stilts house
5.Hong Kong to Macau Travel & Macau Hotel Transfer, cost from $72 per person.
-Hotel pickup in Hong Kong, take ferry to Macau
-Tour with English speaking guide
-All admission tickets in the itinerary
-Transfer to hotel in Macau after the tour
-Chinese lunch in local restaurant
6.Hong Kong Ocean Park One Day Tour, cost from $34 per person.
-Hotel pick up with guided service
-Round way air-conditioned coach transfer
-Ocean Park daytime admission ticket
7.Premium Hong Kong Island 8 Hours Tour with dinner, cost from $86 per person.
-Air-conditioned sightseeing coach +Guided service
-Tram ticket to the Victoria Peak
-Admission to Sky Terrace 428
-Star Ferry ticket to Kowloon side
-Admission to Sky100 and dinner @ Vista
8.Highlight of the Night Hong Kong, cost from $86 per person.
-Buffet Dinner on Harbour Cruise Bauhinia
-Open-top bus ride (1 hr)
-English & Mandarin Speaking Guide
-Air-conditioned coach
9.Hong Kong Open-Top Bus Starry Night Tour, cost from $48 per person.
-Guided open top bus ride (1 Hour)
-One-way air-conditioned coach transfer
-Guided service
-BUY ONE GET ONE FREE OFFER
10.Bauhinia Pearl of Oriental Dinner Cruise for 2 Hours, cost from $34 per person.
-Cruise sightseeing at Victoria Harbor
-Dinner Buffet
-Live Band Performance
11.Hong Kong Aberdeen & Harbour Night Tour, cost from $94 per person
-The Sky Terrace and Madame Tussauds
-Chinese dinner at Jumbo Kingdom
-Night clubs at LAN KWAI FONG
-Service of English speaking tour guide
12.Pearl of the Orient 3 hours Night Tour, cost from $56 per person
-Transfers, One-Way Transfer from Select Hong Kong Hotels on an Air-conditioned Coach
-Guide, Service of English speaking tour guide
-Cable Car, Round Trip Tram
-Tickets, The Sky Terrace 428 Admission Ticket and Madame Tussauds Hong Kong Admission Ticket Victoria Peak (By Peak Tram)
.....More Hong Kong travel packages.

2014 Autumn Guangzhou Canton Fair

The China Import and Export Fair ---- Canton Fair is the largest biannual China trade fairs, canton trade fairs, China trade shows of any kind and held in Guangzhou.
The Ganton Fair was founded in the spring of 1957, and is held in every spring and autumn in Guangzhou city, China. So far, this canton trade fair has already have fifty-seven years of history. It is currently the highest level and the best comprehensive international trade event, with the longest history, the largest scale, the most complete varieties, and the largest attendance and business in China.
Canton Fair is the most effective way to develop the business relationships you need to succeed in China. It's no wonder that the Canton Trade Fair has already become a must see for all those looking for business success in China.
Canton Fair Exhibition Hall
The exhibition hall hits two "world first"
1 Single largest exhibition area - 395,000 square meters
2 The world's longest span steel cross-frame
Organizational Unit
Organizers, Ministry of Commerce, People's Government of Guangdong Province, China Foreign Trade Center.
Canton Fair Address
No 382 Pazhou International Exhibition Center, Yuejiang Zhong Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou
Canton Fair Time
Spring session
April 15–19 (Phase 1), April 23–27 (Phase 2), May 1–5 (Phase 3).
Autumn session
October 15–19 (Phase 1), October 23–27 (Phase 2), October 31- November 4 (Phase 3)
Transportation (To and From downtown and the international airport of Hong Kong transport pathways)
1 Airplanes, Guangzhou Baiyun Airport
2 Train
Guangzhou-Kowloon Through Train, Guangzhou East Railway Station - Hung Hom, about 1 hour 40 minutes
Guangzhou-Shenzhen trains, Guangzhou East Station - Shenzhen Luohu, Kowloon, 1 hour 30 minutes
3 Buses
Guangzhou - Hong Kong International Airport, travel time is about 4 hours
Guangzhou - downtown Hong Kong, travel time is 3 hours 30 minutes
4 Boat
Panyu Lotus Hill Harbour - downtown Hong Kong (China HK City)
Zhongshan Harbour - Hong Kong International Airport and downtown
Shunde Harbour - downtown Hong Kong
Humen Harbor - Hong Kong International Airport
Shekou Port - Hong Kong International Airport and downtown
As one of the major events of Guangzhou the fair attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world every year. This is the best time to take advantage of your free time from your busy schedule to enjoy the sights and fun of Guangzhou!

Guangzhou is known as the "Gourmet of Guangdong" and the "Shopping Paradise", so you will not leave Guangzhou empty-handed! China Tour Advisors provide special 2014 Autumn Canton Fair in Guangzhou packages, which make certain that your business trip needs are taken care of. The hotels which selected will provide you with convenient shuttle bus services to and from the Pazhou Complex so you won't be caught up in the rush hour. Depending on the duration of your stay we also have a range of city tours that will take you around the wonderful sights and landmarks. Don't miss out on this unique offer!

Nice Guilin and Yangshuo Trip

First, introduced my great 3 days Guilin tour package, which maybe looks rushing, but actually it was rather funny, we were lying while rafting, and the terraces were not so difficult to climb, in all, this tirp was truely happy.
Guilin gives people a feeling that it is a busy but quiet city, watching the running cars on the road during at the day, I felt a little restless, but I felt calm and peaceful while watching the quiet flowing river at night. The south square of train station which we had passed through many times, there are trains to Guilin, Yangshuo, Li River and Longsheng.
Guilin Li River scenery – the day we arrived, the priority is to Li River cruise and enjoy the beautiful landscape volume. Blue sky, green mountains, and water waves, all of these revived me.

Thirty kilometers waterways, the raft worker turned the paddle again and again to push us wave for ward – we were very happy along the way, but we were also distressed the raft worker for his high-intensity work, I wish they are in good health all the time and nothing goes wrong.
Turning several times, we arrived Nine Horses Mountain, you can exert your imagination. It is said that the one who can find all these nine horses has the ability to rule the country.
We finally arrived Yangshuo, Yangshuo is said to be a petty bourgeoisie town, I rolled in the streets and found there are a lot of inns, the local bosses were carefree, now town more, there are also many shops selling arts and crafts here and there.
In the evening, we went to see the "Impression Liu San Jie", a lot of scenes were very good, torches lit the night sky. Presented by the eminent director Mr.Zhang Yimou right after the sensational movie HERO, this culture night show, also named splendid Li River and Night Traveling through melodies and pictures will show you a unique man-made landscape of smoke, mists and clouds, as well as a brand new sightseeing and music. The picturesque landscape and fisherman's songs crystallize the charm and civilization of Li River. The night show certainly will bring you one of the greatest pleasures of your life!
The green Longsheng terraces, it is my first time to go to Miao village, Longsheng in July, mountains and plains are all green crops, we had ordered the Quanjinglou Pavilion, anyway there is only one way up to the mountain.
We heard that the food in Quanjinglou Pavilion is good, and the price is also reasonable, so we order some, yeah, the food was indeed good!

Tour 798 Art Zone in Beijing China

Beijing always has a lot to see and find as long as you have time. After the hot destinations of the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and Beijing Hutongs, there are still many special and unique sites to be dug out. For example, if you want a casual time, or to get a visual feast to your eyes, to know more about modern arts, or to find some inspirations for your art creation, the 798 Art Zone in Beijing should be the first choice.
Beijing 798 Art Zone, also known as Dahanzi Art District, is located in Dahanzi Zone of Chaoyang District with an occupation of 0.6 square kilometers, expanding from the east of Jiuxianqian Road to the west Beijing-Baotou railway, the north of Jiangtai Road to the south of Jiuxianqiao North Road. The area where 798 Art Zone located used to be the factories and plants for some Chinese factory. But now, after the reconstruction and redecoration of those plants, it become a world-famous artistic and cultural community where houses numerous art galleries, art centers, art workshops, design companies, fashion shops, unique restaurants and bars.
This place first attracted those art organizations because of its large plant area, favorable rent prices, and the freedom for artistic creation. Architectures there are in the practical Bauhaus style which not only provides space for exhibition also privacy for art creation. Some famous organizations like the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art and Southern California Institute of Architecture have their centers at the art zone.
If those famous cultural sites like the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven are places to find the essence of traditional Chinese culture, then places like the 798 Art Zone is where to find modern culture and art in Beijing. 798 Art Zone is considered as a symbolic landmark for Beijing City, characterized with modern art and the combination of art and culture.

When walking in 798 Art Zone, you will get a pleasant visual feast by those unique and special artworks. Photos, paintings, sculptures, designs and performance artworks are mainly what to see there. As art has no country boundaries, you will see artworks from various countries displayed there. This is the exhibition center for art and culture in Beijing, you will find many new peculiar artworks or concepts in those free exhibitions. Every door you open, you will find surprises inside.
Someone come here to broaden their vision, some to experience the collision of multi-culture, some to feel the great artistic atmosphere, some to find the new lifestyle and some to collect rare artworks. Whatever your purpose is, you will get a lot there.
When you tour at 798 Art Zone, do not miss some outstanding interesting places like Thinking Hands, 798 Space, 798 Photo Gallery, AT CAFÉ, VINCENT CAFÉ, Time Zone 8, Long March Space, Chinese Contemporary, Feng Ling, Ying’s Studio, China Art Seasons, Galleria Continua, 798 Red Gate Gallery, Beijing Commune and many other themed workshops. More best tour in Beijing China and things to see in Beijing from China Tour Advisors.