I just returned from a weekend China trip to Huangshan, Xidi and Hongcun. You might be interested in my experiences. First some general comments.
Thank you to everyone who posted materials and advice. Your suggestions were invaluable for me in planning my trip.
Huangshan was more magnificent than I had anticipated—it far exceeded my expectations! I would have enjoyed more than two days there.
The walking/hiking was more strenuous than I had realized. I’m no couch potato but I didn’t go as far as I had planned because it is stairs and more stairs. The only level walking you will do in is the hallway of the hotel.
Devote your energies to hiking at the most dramatic spots. Use the cable car to get you up the mountain rather than spending lots of time ascending on foot.
I speak some Chinese but I’m not fluent by any means. I don’t think I could have done the trip I did without some language ability.
By Chinese standards it was very expensive but I don’t regret a penny.
I was traveling by myself but I was never alone. This isn’t a wilderness experience!
OK, now some details and some tips you might find helpful. I took the overnight train from Nanjing to Tunxi/Huangshan City China tour deals . (Everything I saw, including highway signs, referred to Huangshan Cithy rather than Tunxi.) As we approached our destination, a guy came through the train selling tickets for a bus/coach to Tangkou. If that is your destination, I suspect it would be a good deal to go with him. Quick transfer, comfortable seats, predictable arrangements.
However, I followed ellyse’s advice and headed for the Taiping cable car. As a result, I left the train station to look for a bus to Taiping and ended up on a minibus that sat around waiting to be completely full. In Tangkou they helped me a couple of others make a slick transfer to the Tangkou-Taiping minibus. It seems there are a lot of minibuses on that route, given the number I saw on the trip. It took about an hour to get from Tunxi to Tangkou and another hour or so to Taiping.
I had done a lot of internet research before leaving home. Quite valuable was a map I downloaded from maps-of-china.com with both Chinese and English so I could show people where I wanted to go and they could read the Chinese. At a minimum, have the characters for your key locations written out on paper so you can point. The internet map also showed the main walking routes, while the map I bought was more picturesque. The signage on the mountain, however, was quite detailed and multi-lingual. At times, however, it was helpful to know that Turtle Rock was the direction I wanted to go, even though I had used another reference point as my destination. If you are just walking around and looking, no problem, but I had set out an ambitious plan for just two days.
In Taiping city I was dropped off at a parking lot (no bus station there) about two blocks from the east-west main street where, I assume, one could find the minibus to the cable car station (another 25-30 km away). I ended up negotiating a taxi to the cable car because I was eager to get to my goal of hiking in the summit area. The driver was really nice, showed me where to buy the entrance ticket and the cable car ticket, took me right to my destination.
Suggestion—the cable car holds about 100 people so you want to be next to the windows rather than in the middle. Ellyse recommended this way up because of the great views but I didn’t see as much as I would have liked. Had I realized the situation, I would have hung around and waited to be at the front of the line for the next car rather than near the end of the group for the car I was on. As in most places in China, queuing is an approximate art.
At the top, I was about 15 minutes away from Xihai Hotel where I had a reservation. Given the fact that my friends could not get hotel reservations (hence going by myself) I was worried about overbooking so I checked in at 10:00am. To my surprise they gave me a room right away—maybe gray hair has its advantages? Also I got a room in the main building rather than the annex. Very nice room at the level of Holiday Inn Express or Hampton Inn in the U.S.
Then on to the Xihai scenic area. Terrific! I followed the advice of taking the longer loop whenever I had the opportunity. At the end of the second loop I decided to turn around rather than continuing to the Xihai service area (not quite sure what that is—maybe restaurant/toilets) and on to Brightness Peak China best tours . I had a fabulously clear day so I could see how far it was down to the bottom of the gorge, and I could see that Brightness Peak across the gorge was higher than the spot on which I was standing. No way! I never saw a topographical map so I don’t know the total change in elevation but certainly many hundreds of meters. But like most hiking, the scenery looks quite different when going the other direction so I didn’t regret the decision to retrace my steps (I did take the other side of the loops going back) for 5-6 km total.
My late lunch was a wonderful bowl of noodles with slivers of bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and pork in a rich broth. I don’t think any meal has tasted better! This was at one of the restaurants at the Xihai Hotel—I think I would have enjoyed it even if my thighs were not quivering.
An aside—I liked the location and the facilities of the Xihai better than the Beihai or Shilin Hotels, both of which I looked at briefly. (The breakfast buffet at the Shilin was mediocre in my opinion) Xihai was closer to the trails I wanted to take so not a lot of backtracking. Being closer to the sunrise spot (Beihai or Shilin) was not a big attraction for me.
The next morning I got up but didn’t have a spectacular sunrise. (Note—Xihai Hotel provides parkas in each room for the cold morning, and the path from Xihai to Beihai has lighting so you can find your way easily in the pre-dawn darkness) After breakfast I checked out and headed south past Flying Rock and Turtle Peak toward the Western Steps. Once again, absolutely breathtaking vistas—also breathtaking ascents on some of the steeper stairs. My strong advice is to go down the Western Steps not up. When I arrived at the top of the Jade Screen cable car I descended that way. Total hiking about 7-8 km.
My next goal was to go to the historic Anhui villages. The regional map on the back of bilingual map of Huangshan that I bought at the train station showed a road to the village of Xidi (couldn’t find the characters for Hongcun on that map) so I knew that it was possible to go from Tangkou to Xidi. Because it was now after 12:00 noon (and I knew, thanks to Lonely Planet, that the last bus from Yixian to Tunxi departed at 5:00pm) I decided to splurge for a taxi the whole way, about 50-60km. I did notice, however, that a large board at the parking lot at the base of the cable car had the schedule and prices for buses to all sorts of places, including two departures directly to Yixian. No need to assume that everything must be done in Tangkou.
So the rest of my day was delightful and quite predictable. Got to Xidi in less than an hour, spent several hours walking around and taking photos (although a number of the named Huizhou buildings were not open to visitors and those that were seemed to have been turned into antique shops, making you feel that you ought to buy something). The minibus to Yixian stopped right outside the entrance to Xidi so a quick ride to Yixian. Looking at the highway signs, I inferred that Xidi is further south from Huangshan than Hongcun but they all seem quite close together. Minibus to Tunxi, dinner at Meishi Renjia (thanks again, LP) and a much appreciated foot massage before boarding the overnight train back to Nanjing.
If I had the time, I would spend at least two nights at the summit, plus a full day or more at the villages. I thought that 2 ? hours at Xidi was plenty to see everything there.
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Thursday, November 21, 2013
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Embracing Sichuan's Natural Wonders
- Get a close-up look into the life of the endangered Giant Panda as
you explore the Wolong Nature Reserve, home to over 180 Pandas
- With a local Tibetan forest ranger as your guide, hike around Jiuzhaigou National park, experiencing the virgin beauty of Sichuan province
- Sample traditional yak butter tea in a Tibetan villager's home on your journey to Songpan, a historic Ming dynasty military outpost with a vibrant Muslim quarter
Situated next to the Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan China tour deals is generally known for its fragrant and spicy cuisine and as the home of the Giant Panda. However, few people are aware of the spectacular natural beauty that is also abundantly available here, including many areas that are relatively accessible from the provincial capital of Chengdu. From sparkling aquamarine lakes to soaring snow-capped mountains, and from deep bamboo forests to rushing waterfalls lit by rainbow filled mist, the province offers the sort of natural scenery and landscapes that take your breath away. On this journey, we explore some of Sichuan's more popular and scenic destinations, including the panda habitat of Wolong and the iconic alpine lakes of Jiuzhaigou, that will open your mind to natural wonders of this province. With the help of WildChina's relationship to local Tibetan forest rangers and Chinese researchers, we help you get the most out of your visit. Our experienced guides will take you farther, deeper, and more off the beaten path, while explaining to you the natural history and facts of the fascinating habitats we visit. We also take the opportunity to meet with local rural villagers, enjoying tea and sharing meals, and from their stories and through their eyes learn about life as a native of this exceptionally scenic part of China.
The 8 day itinerary starts in the provincial capital of Chengdu, where we spend the first day touring the city's historic neighborhoods, sampling the city's famous street stall snacks, and strolling through bustling shopping streets brimming with cafes and flower shops. The next day for our China best tours, we head off to the Wolong Nature Reserve to view resident pandas that Sichuan has traditionally always been associated with (though they can no longer be found in the wilds in this province). During this time we also have an opportunity to have a private discussion with one of the sanctuary's directors, and learn about their panda protection programs. We next head out of the city, driving over high mountain passes and enjoying views of the distant Mt. Daxueshan as we make our way to the ancient Qiang village of Tao Ping and Maoxian. The Qiang minority is found only in the northern Sichuan region of China, and as we explore their wonderfully preserved houses and meet the local inhabitants, we begin to appreciate why they have become renowned for maintaining their traditional way of life dating back as far as 2,000 years. Our next stop is undoubtedly the scenic highlight of our trip, the nature reserve of Jiuzhaigou, and where we will spend the next several days overnighting and trekking in the reserves, exploring-mostly off the main tourist trails-the parks expansive terrain of pristine forests, grass-covered slopes, lakes, deep ravines and waterfalls. The area is also home to several notable Tibetan settlements, which we will also visit. On the return trip back from Jiuzhaigou, we drop into the Moon Bear Rescue Center popular China travel package , an international animal protection operation setup to counter the black market harvesting of bear organs, then finally make our way back to Chengdu and where our journey comes to its end.
Featured Trip Plan:
Day 1: Arrive in Chengdu; free-explore city, local tea houses & markets; evening Sichuan opera performance
Day 2: Drive to Wolong Nature Reserve, guided panda tour; overnight in reserve
Day 3: Drive to Min River; visit Tao Ping village, local tour & afternoon tea; drive to & overnight in Maoxian town.
Day 4: Drive to Songpan garrison town; arrive late afternoon & overnight in Jiuzhaigou Reserve
Day 5: Hike with Tibetan forest ranger to Rhinoceros Lake, Potted Lake; visit of local Tibetan temple & natural history museum
Day 6: Hike to Grass Lake & Mirror Lake; free-explore reserve
Day 7: Drive to airport, flight to Chengdu; visit to Moon Bear Rescue Center; Wangjianglou Park; overnight in Chengdu
Day 8: Depart to airport, end of journey
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- With a local Tibetan forest ranger as your guide, hike around Jiuzhaigou National park, experiencing the virgin beauty of Sichuan province
- Sample traditional yak butter tea in a Tibetan villager's home on your journey to Songpan, a historic Ming dynasty military outpost with a vibrant Muslim quarter
Situated next to the Tibetan Plateau, Sichuan China tour deals is generally known for its fragrant and spicy cuisine and as the home of the Giant Panda. However, few people are aware of the spectacular natural beauty that is also abundantly available here, including many areas that are relatively accessible from the provincial capital of Chengdu. From sparkling aquamarine lakes to soaring snow-capped mountains, and from deep bamboo forests to rushing waterfalls lit by rainbow filled mist, the province offers the sort of natural scenery and landscapes that take your breath away. On this journey, we explore some of Sichuan's more popular and scenic destinations, including the panda habitat of Wolong and the iconic alpine lakes of Jiuzhaigou, that will open your mind to natural wonders of this province. With the help of WildChina's relationship to local Tibetan forest rangers and Chinese researchers, we help you get the most out of your visit. Our experienced guides will take you farther, deeper, and more off the beaten path, while explaining to you the natural history and facts of the fascinating habitats we visit. We also take the opportunity to meet with local rural villagers, enjoying tea and sharing meals, and from their stories and through their eyes learn about life as a native of this exceptionally scenic part of China.
The 8 day itinerary starts in the provincial capital of Chengdu, where we spend the first day touring the city's historic neighborhoods, sampling the city's famous street stall snacks, and strolling through bustling shopping streets brimming with cafes and flower shops. The next day for our China best tours, we head off to the Wolong Nature Reserve to view resident pandas that Sichuan has traditionally always been associated with (though they can no longer be found in the wilds in this province). During this time we also have an opportunity to have a private discussion with one of the sanctuary's directors, and learn about their panda protection programs. We next head out of the city, driving over high mountain passes and enjoying views of the distant Mt. Daxueshan as we make our way to the ancient Qiang village of Tao Ping and Maoxian. The Qiang minority is found only in the northern Sichuan region of China, and as we explore their wonderfully preserved houses and meet the local inhabitants, we begin to appreciate why they have become renowned for maintaining their traditional way of life dating back as far as 2,000 years. Our next stop is undoubtedly the scenic highlight of our trip, the nature reserve of Jiuzhaigou, and where we will spend the next several days overnighting and trekking in the reserves, exploring-mostly off the main tourist trails-the parks expansive terrain of pristine forests, grass-covered slopes, lakes, deep ravines and waterfalls. The area is also home to several notable Tibetan settlements, which we will also visit. On the return trip back from Jiuzhaigou, we drop into the Moon Bear Rescue Center popular China travel package , an international animal protection operation setup to counter the black market harvesting of bear organs, then finally make our way back to Chengdu and where our journey comes to its end.
Featured Trip Plan:
Day 1: Arrive in Chengdu; free-explore city, local tea houses & markets; evening Sichuan opera performance
Day 2: Drive to Wolong Nature Reserve, guided panda tour; overnight in reserve
Day 3: Drive to Min River; visit Tao Ping village, local tour & afternoon tea; drive to & overnight in Maoxian town.
Day 4: Drive to Songpan garrison town; arrive late afternoon & overnight in Jiuzhaigou Reserve
Day 5: Hike with Tibetan forest ranger to Rhinoceros Lake, Potted Lake; visit of local Tibetan temple & natural history museum
Day 6: Hike to Grass Lake & Mirror Lake; free-explore reserve
Day 7: Drive to airport, flight to Chengdu; visit to Moon Bear Rescue Center; Wangjianglou Park; overnight in Chengdu
Day 8: Depart to airport, end of journey
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Thursday, November 14, 2013
Steep Mountain Climbing Experience: Huashan Mountain
Huashan Mountain China vacation deals is located in Huayin County, Shaanxi province. It is the Western Mountain of the Five Sacred Mountains. It is second highest to the Northern Mountain -- Hengshan Mountain and praised as "the First Odd Mountain in the World". Its craggedness is superior to the other four sacred mountains.
Huashan Mountain boasts five imposing peaks with sheer precipices and overhanging rocks: the east one is called the Peak of the Rising Sun which is the best location to view sunrising; the north one, the Peak of Cloud Terrace which is famous for cliffs on its three sides; the west one, the peak of Lotus; the south one, the Peak of Wild Geese which is the main peak and also the steepest of Huashan Mountain with an elevation of 2,083 meters; and the Central one, the Peak of the Jade Maiden, which links the east, west and south peaks. Each presents a unique scenic beauty, surrounded by over 70 minor peaks.
Places of historical interest and scenic spots: towers, caves, stone steps, temples and pavilions can be found everywhere. The cloud-enshrouded cliff path, the sculptured rocky cliff, the floating-in-the-air Somersault Cliff, the cliff-excavated Thousand-Foot Precipice with 370-odd stone steps, the Hundred-Foot Valley, the Laojun's Furrow with 570-odd stone steps, the Ear-Touching Cliff best tours of China, the Up-the-Heaven's Ladder and so on, are all marvelous views of precipitous and perilous cliff paths.
In ancient times, many emperors came here to make sacrifices to their ancestors, and celebrities visited Huashan Mountain leaving quite a lot of stone inscriptions of poems. Huashan Mountain has many places of historic interest and scenic beauty, as well as many fantastic and legendary stories. Its fascination lasts forever.
Cultural Heritage
1、South Peak: Taoism Temples
The south peak is the main peak and also the steepest of Huashan Mountain. Legend has it that Laozi, the originator of Taoism, used to missionize here. Among the many temples, the Jintian Palace, the Zhenyue Palace and the Chunyang Temple are the listed among the state-level Taoist structures.
2. West Peak: Green Cloud Temple
The Green Cloud Temple is also called the Holy Mother Temple popular China travel package. It enshrines statues of three holy mothers. There is a large stone cut into three parts outside. It is the well-known "Ax Cutting Stone" for it looks as if it is being cut by an ax. Beside the stone, there is a huge ax. According to legend Baolian Deng (The Lotus Lamp), it was used by Chen Xiang to save his mother.
3. Central Peak: Jade Maiden Shrine
It is on the central peak of Huashan Mountain and stands on a natural stone tortoise. The Jade maiden was said to be Nong Yu -- daughter of Duke Mu of the Qin Dynasty (221-206BC). The story took place in the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC): A young man named Xiao Shi was good at playing bamboo flute. Nong Yu, who fell deeply in love with the poor young man, gave up all her nabobism to marry Xiao. The lovers came to Huashan Mountain and lived here for the rest of their life. To commemorate the couple, people built the Jade Maiden Shrine.
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Huashan Mountain boasts five imposing peaks with sheer precipices and overhanging rocks: the east one is called the Peak of the Rising Sun which is the best location to view sunrising; the north one, the Peak of Cloud Terrace which is famous for cliffs on its three sides; the west one, the peak of Lotus; the south one, the Peak of Wild Geese which is the main peak and also the steepest of Huashan Mountain with an elevation of 2,083 meters; and the Central one, the Peak of the Jade Maiden, which links the east, west and south peaks. Each presents a unique scenic beauty, surrounded by over 70 minor peaks.
Places of historical interest and scenic spots: towers, caves, stone steps, temples and pavilions can be found everywhere. The cloud-enshrouded cliff path, the sculptured rocky cliff, the floating-in-the-air Somersault Cliff, the cliff-excavated Thousand-Foot Precipice with 370-odd stone steps, the Hundred-Foot Valley, the Laojun's Furrow with 570-odd stone steps, the Ear-Touching Cliff best tours of China, the Up-the-Heaven's Ladder and so on, are all marvelous views of precipitous and perilous cliff paths.
In ancient times, many emperors came here to make sacrifices to their ancestors, and celebrities visited Huashan Mountain leaving quite a lot of stone inscriptions of poems. Huashan Mountain has many places of historic interest and scenic beauty, as well as many fantastic and legendary stories. Its fascination lasts forever.
Cultural Heritage
1、South Peak: Taoism Temples
The south peak is the main peak and also the steepest of Huashan Mountain. Legend has it that Laozi, the originator of Taoism, used to missionize here. Among the many temples, the Jintian Palace, the Zhenyue Palace and the Chunyang Temple are the listed among the state-level Taoist structures.
2. West Peak: Green Cloud Temple
The Green Cloud Temple is also called the Holy Mother Temple popular China travel package. It enshrines statues of three holy mothers. There is a large stone cut into three parts outside. It is the well-known "Ax Cutting Stone" for it looks as if it is being cut by an ax. Beside the stone, there is a huge ax. According to legend Baolian Deng (The Lotus Lamp), it was used by Chen Xiang to save his mother.
3. Central Peak: Jade Maiden Shrine
It is on the central peak of Huashan Mountain and stands on a natural stone tortoise. The Jade maiden was said to be Nong Yu -- daughter of Duke Mu of the Qin Dynasty (221-206BC). The story took place in the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC): A young man named Xiao Shi was good at playing bamboo flute. Nong Yu, who fell deeply in love with the poor young man, gave up all her nabobism to marry Xiao. The lovers came to Huashan Mountain and lived here for the rest of their life. To commemorate the couple, people built the Jade Maiden Shrine.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Have Fun in Harbin in Winter Days
If you want to experience something special and adventurous in your
winter time, you may like to go skiing and playing snow outside. So, a
good place with amazing snowing scene will attract your attention, just
as Harbin in China! If you have never been there before, you really are
highly suggested to take your visits there, where you will have
memorable China tour deals for your winter this year.
Before your Harbin best tours of China, you need to know more about this city, including your hotel choices, attractions, shopping, foods and nightlife there. Here, just follow me to get more information in detail!
For your hotel choice, you can consider the Bao Feng Hotel, Songhuajiang Gloria Inn Harbin,
Tian Zhi Hotel Harbin, Harbin Friendship Palace Hotel, Holiday Inn City Centre Harbin, Days Hotel Xin Kai Lai Harbin and Shangri-La Hotel Harbin ranging from three stars to five stars; and you are highly suggested to take your visit to St. Sofia Orthodox Church, The Central Street, Sun Island Snow Sculptures and The Ice and Snow World and experience popular China tours the skiing at Yabuli Ski Resort; and if you want to go shopping for something for your friends and families, you can get some Northeastern Tirana, Fangzheng paper-cut and The Harbin knit embroiders at Harbin First Department Store, Yuanda Shopping Center, Songlei International Trade Mansion or Sino-Russian Trade Market. And if you want to have fun at night in Harbin, you can go to The St. Sophia Square and the Music Fountain where you will find crowds of people there and just join them to relax yourself and experience the local life style there. When traveling there, do not forget to taste the local food there which you will find it features hot and dense, strong flavors and you may like it if you have never taste it before.
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Before your Harbin best tours of China, you need to know more about this city, including your hotel choices, attractions, shopping, foods and nightlife there. Here, just follow me to get more information in detail!
For your hotel choice, you can consider the Bao Feng Hotel, Songhuajiang Gloria Inn Harbin,
Tian Zhi Hotel Harbin, Harbin Friendship Palace Hotel, Holiday Inn City Centre Harbin, Days Hotel Xin Kai Lai Harbin and Shangri-La Hotel Harbin ranging from three stars to five stars; and you are highly suggested to take your visit to St. Sofia Orthodox Church, The Central Street, Sun Island Snow Sculptures and The Ice and Snow World and experience popular China tours the skiing at Yabuli Ski Resort; and if you want to go shopping for something for your friends and families, you can get some Northeastern Tirana, Fangzheng paper-cut and The Harbin knit embroiders at Harbin First Department Store, Yuanda Shopping Center, Songlei International Trade Mansion or Sino-Russian Trade Market. And if you want to have fun at night in Harbin, you can go to The St. Sophia Square and the Music Fountain where you will find crowds of people there and just join them to relax yourself and experience the local life style there. When traveling there, do not forget to taste the local food there which you will find it features hot and dense, strong flavors and you may like it if you have never taste it before.
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Have Fun in Harbin in Winter Days
If you want to experience something special and adventurous in your
winter time, you may like to go skiing and playing snow outside. So, a
good place with amazing snowing scene will attract your attention, just
as Harbin in China! If you have never been there before, you really are
highly suggested to take your visits there, where you will have
memorable China tour deals for your winter this year.
Before your Harbin best tours of China, you need to know more about this city, including your hotel choices, attractions, shopping, foods and nightlife there. Here, just follow me to get more information in detail!
For your hotel choice, you can consider the Bao Feng Hotel, Songhuajiang Gloria Inn Harbin,
Tian Zhi Hotel Harbin, Harbin Friendship Palace Hotel, Holiday Inn City Centre Harbin, Days Hotel Xin Kai Lai Harbin and Shangri-La Hotel Harbin ranging from three stars to five stars; and you are highly suggested to take your visit to St. Sofia Orthodox Church, The Central Street, Sun Island Snow Sculptures and The Ice and Snow World and experience popular China tours the skiing at Yabuli Ski Resort; and if you want to go shopping for something for your friends and families, you can get some Northeastern Tirana, Fangzheng paper-cut and The Harbin knit embroiders at Harbin First Department Store, Yuanda Shopping Center, Songlei International Trade Mansion or Sino-Russian Trade Market. And if you want to have fun at night in Harbin, you can go to The St. Sophia Square and the Music Fountain where you will find crowds of people there and just join them to relax yourself and experience the local life style there. When traveling there, do not forget to taste the local food there which you will find it features hot and dense, strong flavors and you may like it if you have never taste it before.
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Before your Harbin best tours of China, you need to know more about this city, including your hotel choices, attractions, shopping, foods and nightlife there. Here, just follow me to get more information in detail!
For your hotel choice, you can consider the Bao Feng Hotel, Songhuajiang Gloria Inn Harbin,
Tian Zhi Hotel Harbin, Harbin Friendship Palace Hotel, Holiday Inn City Centre Harbin, Days Hotel Xin Kai Lai Harbin and Shangri-La Hotel Harbin ranging from three stars to five stars; and you are highly suggested to take your visit to St. Sofia Orthodox Church, The Central Street, Sun Island Snow Sculptures and The Ice and Snow World and experience popular China tours the skiing at Yabuli Ski Resort; and if you want to go shopping for something for your friends and families, you can get some Northeastern Tirana, Fangzheng paper-cut and The Harbin knit embroiders at Harbin First Department Store, Yuanda Shopping Center, Songlei International Trade Mansion or Sino-Russian Trade Market. And if you want to have fun at night in Harbin, you can go to The St. Sophia Square and the Music Fountain where you will find crowds of people there and just join them to relax yourself and experience the local life style there. When traveling there, do not forget to taste the local food there which you will find it features hot and dense, strong flavors and you may like it if you have never taste it before.
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Have Fun in Harbin in Winter Days
If you want to experience something special and adventurous in your
winter time, you may like to go skiing and playing snow outside. So, a
good place with amazing snowing scene will attract your attention, just
as Harbin in China! If you have never been there before, you really are
highly suggested to take your visits there, where you will have
memorable China tour deals for your winter this year.
Before your Harbin best tours of China, you need to know more about this city, including your hotel choices, attractions, shopping, foods and nightlife there. Here, just follow me to get more information in detail!
For your hotel choice, you can consider the Bao Feng Hotel, Songhuajiang Gloria Inn Harbin,
Tian Zhi Hotel Harbin, Harbin Friendship Palace Hotel, Holiday Inn City Centre Harbin, Days Hotel Xin Kai Lai Harbin and Shangri-La Hotel Harbin ranging from three stars to five stars; and you are highly suggested to take your visit to St. Sofia Orthodox Church, The Central Street, Sun Island Snow Sculptures and The Ice and Snow World and experience popular China tours the skiing at Yabuli Ski Resort; and if you want to go shopping for something for your friends and families, you can get some Northeastern Tirana, Fangzheng paper-cut and The Harbin knit embroiders at Harbin First Department Store, Yuanda Shopping Center, Songlei International Trade Mansion or Sino-Russian Trade Market. And if you want to have fun at night in Harbin, you can go to The St. Sophia Square and the Music Fountain where you will find crowds of people there and just join them to relax yourself and experience the local life style there. When traveling there, do not forget to taste the local food there which you will find it features hot and dense, strong flavors and you may like it if you have never taste it before.
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Before your Harbin best tours of China, you need to know more about this city, including your hotel choices, attractions, shopping, foods and nightlife there. Here, just follow me to get more information in detail!
For your hotel choice, you can consider the Bao Feng Hotel, Songhuajiang Gloria Inn Harbin,
Tian Zhi Hotel Harbin, Harbin Friendship Palace Hotel, Holiday Inn City Centre Harbin, Days Hotel Xin Kai Lai Harbin and Shangri-La Hotel Harbin ranging from three stars to five stars; and you are highly suggested to take your visit to St. Sofia Orthodox Church, The Central Street, Sun Island Snow Sculptures and The Ice and Snow World and experience popular China tours the skiing at Yabuli Ski Resort; and if you want to go shopping for something for your friends and families, you can get some Northeastern Tirana, Fangzheng paper-cut and The Harbin knit embroiders at Harbin First Department Store, Yuanda Shopping Center, Songlei International Trade Mansion or Sino-Russian Trade Market. And if you want to have fun at night in Harbin, you can go to The St. Sophia Square and the Music Fountain where you will find crowds of people there and just join them to relax yourself and experience the local life style there. When traveling there, do not forget to taste the local food there which you will find it features hot and dense, strong flavors and you may like it if you have never taste it before.
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Monday, November 11, 2013
The Travel Events for Beijing Travel
1. Longqing Gorge Ice and Snow Festival
If you are in Beijing between January and March a visit to Longqing Gorge Ice and Snow Festival in Beijing (the must-see for your China tour deals) is a treat. A magical winter wonderland provides a fun day out for locals and tourists alike at the ice spectacle held annually north of Beijing. Try your hand at ice-fishing, tobogganing, ice-slides, skating or one of numerous other ice or snow sports. There is also a human-sized ice maze to get lost in. Looming spectacularly above all the attractions and activities there is a 230 feet (70m) high frozen waterfall. You can finish off the day by simply marveling at the intricately carved ice sculptures and ice lanterns on display, while fireworks turn the icy gorge into a colourful light show. There is something on offer for all age groups and if you are travelling with kids this makes for a thrilling excursion for the whole family. Longqing is under two hours drive from central Beijing so it is possible to visit just for a day, but, as the ice sculptures are at their most beautiful and magical at night, it is recommended that you overnight in the area to enjoy the full experience.
Admission costs about RMB 100 per person.
Venue: Longqing Gorge in Yanqing County, 56 miles (80km) north of Beijing
2. Great Wall Marathon
The longest man-made structure in the world lends just a small portion of itself for one of the most gorgeous races in the world. Apart from the full marathon, which is approximately 26.2 miles (42km), and half marathon which is about 13.1 miles (21km), there is a Fun Run in which anybody over the age of 12 can participate. Up until 2013 there were two additional races of 3 miles (5km) and 6 miles (10km) each but they have been cancelled in favour of the Fun Run which will go the same route. The race has two basic sections, one on the wall itself (in which you famously climb 5,164 steps!) and one which sees contestants running on reasonably flat terrain through picturesque villages and rice fields. Although much of the Great Wall (don't miss for your China best tours) is very uneven and treacherous in parts, the marathon route is steep but even and well-maintained so that no special shoes are required and injuries should be minimal. There are refreshment stations every few miles giving away water, energy drinks and bananas. Although the section of the wall run is amongst the hilliest of this hilly wall the breathtaking scenery of the Tianjin Province will make it worthwhile. From a scenic point of view it is without a doubt one of the most spectacular marathons in the world.
Venue: Tianjin Province
Date: 18 May 2013
3. Meet in Beijing Arts Festival
Since 2002 the 'Meet in Beijing' Arts Festival has been held annually in and around Beijing city, starting in April/May. 'Meet in Beijing' is a month long arts festival with a programme of theatre, music, dance and art exhibitions which includes artists from all over the world. In 2011 performers came from Cuba, Scotland, Latvia, Poland, Japan and many other countries travelled the Chinese capital to display their talents along with famous Chinese performers. 2012 saw more than 60 art troupes from around the world performing in Beijing. It is touted to be the largest spring cultural event in Asia and, because the festival aims to promote support for the arts, tickets are reasonably inexpensive. Shows are performed in both indoor and outdoor venues including famous scenic spots and buildings like the National Theatre and the Forbidden City. There are also numerous public activities and events to enjoy and arts and crafts markets spring up all over Beijing. The programme is extensive and varied and should provide for all tastes. 'Meet in Beijing' creates a festive and artsy atmosphere making April and May good months to visit Beijing for your travel to China.
Venue: Various venues around Beijing
Date: 28 April to 29 May 2013.
4. Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is a famously festive period. In Beijing it is a noisy, colourful (and that's not just the fireworks) and busy occasion. Boys and girls on stilts, life-sized puppets and costumed carousers sing and dance in the streets. Not a whole lot of sleep is possible during this week of celebration. The Eastern Mountain Taoist Temple on the east side of the city hosts the New Year Temple Fair where one can find some respite from the reveling in the main hall, which features a Taoist orchestra playing traditional flutes and pipes.
New Year also starts with a bang in Shanghai, where exuberant and exceedingly loud fireworks displays rock the city all night long on this, China's most merry of celebrations. Not everyone appreciates the scale of the fireworks, but traditionally the noise is necessary to frighten off evil spirits for the coming year. During the national holiday the Bund and clubs throughout the city are thronged with revelers, making for a city-wide party.
All over China there are raucous celebrations over this period and the celebrations make it a truly thrilling time to visit any of the big cities.
Date: 10 - 16 February 2013
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If you are in Beijing between January and March a visit to Longqing Gorge Ice and Snow Festival in Beijing (the must-see for your China tour deals) is a treat. A magical winter wonderland provides a fun day out for locals and tourists alike at the ice spectacle held annually north of Beijing. Try your hand at ice-fishing, tobogganing, ice-slides, skating or one of numerous other ice or snow sports. There is also a human-sized ice maze to get lost in. Looming spectacularly above all the attractions and activities there is a 230 feet (70m) high frozen waterfall. You can finish off the day by simply marveling at the intricately carved ice sculptures and ice lanterns on display, while fireworks turn the icy gorge into a colourful light show. There is something on offer for all age groups and if you are travelling with kids this makes for a thrilling excursion for the whole family. Longqing is under two hours drive from central Beijing so it is possible to visit just for a day, but, as the ice sculptures are at their most beautiful and magical at night, it is recommended that you overnight in the area to enjoy the full experience.
Admission costs about RMB 100 per person.
Venue: Longqing Gorge in Yanqing County, 56 miles (80km) north of Beijing
2. Great Wall Marathon
The longest man-made structure in the world lends just a small portion of itself for one of the most gorgeous races in the world. Apart from the full marathon, which is approximately 26.2 miles (42km), and half marathon which is about 13.1 miles (21km), there is a Fun Run in which anybody over the age of 12 can participate. Up until 2013 there were two additional races of 3 miles (5km) and 6 miles (10km) each but they have been cancelled in favour of the Fun Run which will go the same route. The race has two basic sections, one on the wall itself (in which you famously climb 5,164 steps!) and one which sees contestants running on reasonably flat terrain through picturesque villages and rice fields. Although much of the Great Wall (don't miss for your China best tours) is very uneven and treacherous in parts, the marathon route is steep but even and well-maintained so that no special shoes are required and injuries should be minimal. There are refreshment stations every few miles giving away water, energy drinks and bananas. Although the section of the wall run is amongst the hilliest of this hilly wall the breathtaking scenery of the Tianjin Province will make it worthwhile. From a scenic point of view it is without a doubt one of the most spectacular marathons in the world.
Venue: Tianjin Province
Date: 18 May 2013
3. Meet in Beijing Arts Festival
Since 2002 the 'Meet in Beijing' Arts Festival has been held annually in and around Beijing city, starting in April/May. 'Meet in Beijing' is a month long arts festival with a programme of theatre, music, dance and art exhibitions which includes artists from all over the world. In 2011 performers came from Cuba, Scotland, Latvia, Poland, Japan and many other countries travelled the Chinese capital to display their talents along with famous Chinese performers. 2012 saw more than 60 art troupes from around the world performing in Beijing. It is touted to be the largest spring cultural event in Asia and, because the festival aims to promote support for the arts, tickets are reasonably inexpensive. Shows are performed in both indoor and outdoor venues including famous scenic spots and buildings like the National Theatre and the Forbidden City. There are also numerous public activities and events to enjoy and arts and crafts markets spring up all over Beijing. The programme is extensive and varied and should provide for all tastes. 'Meet in Beijing' creates a festive and artsy atmosphere making April and May good months to visit Beijing for your travel to China.
Venue: Various venues around Beijing
Date: 28 April to 29 May 2013.
4. Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is a famously festive period. In Beijing it is a noisy, colourful (and that's not just the fireworks) and busy occasion. Boys and girls on stilts, life-sized puppets and costumed carousers sing and dance in the streets. Not a whole lot of sleep is possible during this week of celebration. The Eastern Mountain Taoist Temple on the east side of the city hosts the New Year Temple Fair where one can find some respite from the reveling in the main hall, which features a Taoist orchestra playing traditional flutes and pipes.
New Year also starts with a bang in Shanghai, where exuberant and exceedingly loud fireworks displays rock the city all night long on this, China's most merry of celebrations. Not everyone appreciates the scale of the fireworks, but traditionally the noise is necessary to frighten off evil spirits for the coming year. During the national holiday the Bund and clubs throughout the city are thronged with revelers, making for a city-wide party.
All over China there are raucous celebrations over this period and the celebrations make it a truly thrilling time to visit any of the big cities.
Date: 10 - 16 February 2013
You can find more others China cities guide via ChinaTourdotcom like Hong Kong travel guide, Xian travel guide, Beijing travel guide and so on.
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