Learn Tibetan Customs - Drinking Tea

In common, family members should use one's own tea bowl to drink tea at home and not to take other's bowl freely. One can not have his tea bowl empty at his will while drinking tea. Instead, keep the tea bowl full after half tea time till and till last, however, one should also not drink it out but keep a littl tea to be seen as a symbol of the never drunk out tea and gorgeous wealth. A hostess will take out her treasured and lumiinous looking china bowl and put it before her guest. She then hold tea pot up and shake slightly for several times (bottom of the teapot is below a table). A tea bowl is filled with butter tea is then carried with both hands and bow to her guest. The guest cannot drink it at once as just getting it from host. One should blow the floating oil slowly, and take several sips till half of it left in the bowl. Put the bowl onto the table. The hostess is going to fill it up and guests cannot take it immediately but are requested to sip it slowly and keep talking with her.

After drinking in each time, bowl is to be filled u soon so as to keep it full. Guests, in common need to drink three bowls not just one. When drinking, don't make noise. Not even drink out, otherwise, it will be regarded as ill breeding.

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Learn something about Deqin in Shangri-la

3,480 meters above sea level, Deqin is the northenmost county of Yunnan. It has been functioning was gateway to Tibet (a best destination for Tibet Tours ) from Yunnan for centuries.

Bai Ma Snow Mountains is a nature reserve under national protection. With 188 thousand hectares of land, it is the biggest nature reserve with the highest altitude in Yunnan.

Dong Zhu Lin Lamasery, located in Benzilan of Deqin, or around 90 kilometers from Shangri-la, was initially built in 1667 and restored in 1985.

Fei Lai Temple near the Mei Li Snow Mountains is 8 kilometers in the east of Deqin. It houses the best-kept mural Buddhist paintings in the whole region. Fei Lai Temple is also a vantage point to take a panoramic view of the Mei Li Snow Mountains.

The Tibetans have been making pottery wares for hundreds of years. The pottery workhsop at Nixi village on the outskirts of Shangri-la boasts an excellent display of pottery boxes, vases, tea holders, and other daily necessities.
Mei Li Snow Mountains is a mountains is a mountain range of 13 peaks averaging over 6000 meters. Its main peak Mt kagebo at 6740 meters above sea level is the highest point in Yunnnan. For centuries, Mt Kagebo is considered a sacred mountain. Every year, thousands of Tibetans come from near and far to worhip it.

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Three destinations to enjoy Christmas day in Shenzhen

Three destinations to enjoy Christmas day in Shenzhen
Christmas day has passed in 2014, but the Christmas activities still going on. As a fast developing metropolis city, Shenzhen China has so much to offer, with various different themes activities, just start your shenzhen holiday, as we know, many of the activities lasts two weeks or even longer, so you have plenty of time to have fun.
China Tour Advisor recommends top three attractions to enjoy the Christmas day in Shenzhen, also, those places are must visit places, just enjoy the warm weather in Shenzhen and take part in those fun activities.


1. Happy Valley, Singing Carnival
Located in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, Happy Valley is a large modern theme park in China. It covers an area of 350,000 square meters and has large quantities of breathtaking and exciting amusements. It can satisfy anyone's desire for modern entertainments.

The Singing Carnival started from 6th Dec 2014 to 2nd Jan 2015, selecting the best singer in Shenzhen, the winning award is 100,000 RMB. The competition will be held inside of the Valley near the Maya water park.

2. Window of the World, Ice and Snow Festival
Located in the west of Shenzhen, Window of the World is a theme park. Cover an area of 48 hectares, the park has over 130 reproductions of some of the most famous tourist attractions in the world. 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.
In 19th Dec, The Windows of the World opened the shoulder of the Ice and Snow Festival, the theme is dramatic ice and snow romantic night, colorful Christmas to welcome the New Year. It is rarely to see snow in warm Shenzhen. So during the festival, tourists can not only experience the frozen ice and gallop in the ice world, but also you can view the colorful lanterns, just feel free to enjoy yourself in the Ice World, the festival lasts from 19th Dec 2014 to Jan 2015

3. Chinese Folk Cultural Village, Dating Culture Festival
Chinese Folk Cultural Village is a theme park. It reflects the history, culture, art, ancient architecture, customs and habits of various nationalities. It is one of the world's largest scenery parks in the amount of scenarios reproduced.
From 12th Dec to 25th Dec. there was a dating culture festival held in the Splendid China & Chinese Folk Cultural Village. You can experience the different wedding customs in different nationalities. If you are single, this would be a great chance for you to find out your dream date. Just enjoy your time in the village and immersed in the unique Chinese culture.
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Some new sites for Xian travel

Insect Museum

Lovated inside the exhibition garden of the Northwest University of Agriculture, the insect museum is the largest of its kind in Asia. It consists of three parts: exhibition, collection and science. 

Artifical Rainfall Simulation Hall 

Located inside the water and conservancy institute at Xinong Road of Yangling District, it is a key laboratory of the Institute of Wter & Soil Conservancy under China Academy of Science, Specializing in soil erosion and draft agriculture on the Loess Plateau. Here artificial rainfall can be simulated with scale ranked No.2 in the world


Xi'an Hi-tech Industrial Development Xone
It is categorized as the national hi-tech industrial development zone. After more than ten years of reconstruction and development, the Hi-tech Zone has become one of the best in northwest China for tis best pool of talents, excellent environment and development, winning the reputation of "No.9 Scenic Spot" in central Shaanxi.

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A wonderful gifts of Christmas - travelling

Are you tired of the traditional ways of celebrating Christmas? Do you want to try a new, and impressive way to make your Christmas days unforgettable and meaning? Go traveling. Many countries are the best choice like Russia, Finland, France, Canada, etc. But some other countries like China may be nice to experience the different culture and learn their ways of life. So ChinaTour.com designs a “Crack the lucky egg, get your Christmas award” celebration activity specially for you and your family.

Activity Rules: 

*Duration: From 0:00 Dec 22, 2014 to 24:00 Jan 05, 2015
*Each participant has only one Lucky Egg Cracking Chance
*Products for promotion: Our Small Group Tours
*All the awards will be discount coupons, which will be sent to the email you provided right after. Please check your email for the discount coupons. You can also send the coupons to your friends as Christmas gift.
*Please note that each discount coupon will be used only once, and stay valid before Mar 05, 2015.
*The Panda Toy will be given to you during your visit in China by our tour guide.
*ChinaTour.com reserves the rights of the final explanation to this activity.

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An optional destination for Yunnan travel - Luxi Chengzi Ancient Village

Situated on 2 200 meter-long mountain slop, Chengzi Ancient Village is composed of nearly 1,000 Yi minority's households. With a history of more than 500 years, the village houses are of typical Yi minority's Tuzhang house.

Yi People's Tuzhuang house is a flat roof house builg with soil and wood at the foot of a hill. The structure is: wooden poles are errected as posts, and walls of the four sides are rammed by earth, or are piled with slab stones or adobe. Slab stone is laid as eaves around the roof, which is 2-3 centimeters thick. This makes the house warm in winter and cool in summer, and has very strong function of resisting fire. So it is also called "fire banking house". People live in the house. While the flat roof functions as a good place for drying crops and for enjoying the cool in summer. 
 

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7 safety tips for solo travelers

Travelling alone can be exciting, but since you won't have the support of a group, it is important to be aware of any potential dangers and make personal safety a priority. Here are a few safety tips for solo travelers.

1. Stay connected. Before you leave home, find out whether your mobile phone has roaming capabilities in your destination. If not, get a phone once you arrive or buy international SIM cards so you have a lifeline.

2. Tell others about your daily itinerary When traveling alone in parkland or wilderness, always tell someone your exact route and when you expect to return, and then stick to your plan.


3. Stash money, credit cards and passport in separate places On travel days, carry your passport separately from your money and credit cards. When sightseeing, carry only a copy of your passport's data page and keep your passport locked in your hotel safe.

4. Study up on your destination Be aware of safety concerns as well as of local customs and etiquette, especially in regards to dress. Dress appropriately and don't wear your valuables. Talk to locals about neighborhoods to avoid, especially after dark. Know the local number to call for emergencies.

5. Be aware of your surroundings Take note of street signs, business names and the routes you take when exploring. Leave the headphones in your luggage. Listening to music can distract you from what's going on around you (whether it be potential danger or local culture).

6. Stay Healthy Is the water safe to drink? Are poisonous snakes or spiders a problem? Are mosquitoes a health issue? Does your dive operator have a stellar safety record? Be sure to find the answers to all these questions, and bring an extra supply of prescription medications just in case.

7. Keep your wits about you Try to arrive in and explore destinations during the day. Be confident - people are less likely to bother you if you're confident and controlled. Always keep your bag, purse or wallet on you or in sight. Don't leave your common sense at home.
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