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How To Visit Guangzhou

Many people visit Guangzhou to shop at its wholesale centers, most notably fashion and accessories. Although you might not buy for resale, shopping in Guangzhou is an activity you don’t want to miss. Apparel and accessories in Guangzhou are cheap because it’s the center of production. Be careful for shopping for international brands as there are a lot of fake branded items. To shop for genuine international branded items, go to La Perle mall.http://www.lifeofguangzhou.com/node_10/node_35/node_152/more1.shtml?nodeid=571&p=1

A local handicraft you should not miss while shopping in Guangzhou is the traditional Canton embroidery or Yue embroidery.http://www.lifeofguangzhou.com/node_10/node_35/node_152/node_346/2006/09/28/11594267515255.shtml Other excellent handicrafts in Guangzhou are jade sculpture, ivory sculpture, and Canton enamel or Guangzhou traditional colorful potteries.

As the center of art and culture, there are many museums that display traditional and modern arts in Guangzhou. You can find many art exhibitions along with traditional and international shows and events in Guangzhou. You can catch most art exhibitions in Guangdong Museum of Art and Guangzhou. museums.http://www.lifeofguangzhou.com/node_10/node_35/node_116/index.shtml There are also many international and traditional concerts, opera, and other performance arts in theaters around Guangzhou. The best concert hall in Guangzhou is the Xinghai Concert Hall.

For animal lovers, visit Chimelong Xiangjiang Safari Park where 28 tigers are recently born.http://www.lifeofguangzhou.com/node_10/node_35/node_155/node_422/2010/02/11 ...

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Han Han

Novels:

• 2000: Triple Gatehttp://chinadigitaltimes.net/2010/01/han-han-%E9%9F%A9%E5%AF%92-person-of-the-year-2009-and-his-new-magazine/
• 2000: Flying as Youthhttp://chinadigitaltimes.net/2010/01/han-han-%E9%9F%A9%E5%AF%92-person-of-the-year-2009-and-his-new-magazine/
• 2004: Turmoil of Chang'anhttp://chinadigitaltimes.net/2010/01/han-han-%E9%9F%A9%E5%AF%92-person-of-the-year-2009-and-his-new-magazine/
• 2006: Ideal Cityhttp://www.peonyliteraryagency.com/mobile/authors.html
• 2007: The Day of Honorhttp://chinadigitaltimes.net/2010/01/han-han-%E9%9F%A9%E5%AF%92-person-of-the-year-2009-and-his-new-magazine/
• 2009: His Nationhttp://chinadigitaltimes.net/2010/01/han-han-%E9%9F%A9%E5%AF%92-person-of-the-year-2009-and-his-new-magazine

Collection of Essays:

• 2001: One Degree Below Zerohttp://chinadigitaltimes.net/2010/01/han-han-%E9%9F%A9%E5%AF%92-person-of-the-year-2009-and-his-new-magazine/
• 2002: Poisonhttp://chinadigitaltimes.net/2010/01/han-han-%E9%9F%A9%E5%AF%92-person-of-the-year-2009-and-his-new-magazine/
• 2002: Poison 2http://chinadigitaltimes.net/2010/01/han-han-%E9%9F%A9%E5%AF%92-person-of-the-year-2009-and-his-new-magazine/
• 2003: General Text 2003http://chinadigitaltimes.net/2010/01/han-han-%E9%9F%A9%E5%AF%92-person-of-the-year-2009-and-his-new-magazine/
• 2004: Han Han in Five Yearshttp://chinadigitaltimes.net/2010/01/han-han-%E9%9F%A9%E5%AF%92-person-of-the-year-2009-and-his-new-magazine/
• 2005: Flowing Around Just Like Thishttp://chinadigitaltimes.net/2010/01/han-han-%E9%9F%A9%E5%AF%92-person-of-the-year-2009-and-his-new-magazine/
• 2008: Random Textshttp://chinadigitaltimes.net/2010/01/han-han-%E9%9F%A9%E5%AF%92-person-of-the-year-2009-and-his-new-magazine
• 2009: Grasshttp://chinadigitaltimes.net/2010/01/han-han-%E9%9F%A9%E5%AF%92-person-of-the-year-2009-and-his-new-magazine
• 2009: Lovely Predatorshttp://chinadigitaltimes.net/2010/01/han-han-%E9%9F%A9%E5%AF%92-person-of-the-year-2009-and-his-new-magazine

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Taipei

• Ma Ying-jeou: President of Taiwanhttp://english.president.gov.tw/Default.aspx?tabid=454

• Hou Hsiao-Hsien: International filmmakerhttp://www.filmreference.com/Directors-Ha-Ji/Hou-Hsiao-Hsien.html

• Steve Chen: Co-founder and CTO of YouTubehttp://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2006/10/08/2003330845

• Jerry Yang: Co-founder of Yahoo! Inchttp://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2004/03/12/2003102170

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How To Visit Senzhen

Window of the World is perhaps the most famous attraction in Senzhen. The theme park is built to showcase all the sights and wonders around the world. You can see miniature buildings from around the world such as a miniature Eiffel Tower. In Splendid China Folk culture village, you can see the Chinese culture and history in a theme park setting. You can see the miniature Great Wall and other historical and natural sights in China, and ethnic villages. You can also enjoy many shows and attractions within the park. Happy Valley Senzhen is an amusement park in Senzhen where you can ride a roller coaster and other rides.

Historical sites in Senzhen includes Dapeng Fortress, Hakka village, Song Dynasty Young Emperor's Tomb and Goddess Temple.http://english.sz.gov.cn/tis/200911/t20091120_1229412.htm The Dapeng Fortress is the fortress built during the Opium War and is well preserved until now.

You can find a lot of ecological sites in Senzhen you can enjoy. Fairy Lake Botanical Garden is located in the east of Senzhen. It is also the place for Hong Fa Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Senzhen. Try fishing at the Senzhen Waterland resorts where you can enjoy many outdoor activities.

There are thousands of outlets, international and local, where you can shop at Senzhen. However, for truly unique experience, visit Dafen Painting Village to order and buy oil paintings with very economical price.

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Forbidden City

It is a mighty task to visit the Forbidden City, the largest palace complex of the world, together with the exhibitions of so many national treasures inside the palace. For a one day tour, the major attractions of the palace include:

• The Meridian Gate (Wu men)
• "Painting and Calligraphy Gallery" in the Hall of Martial Valor (Wuying dian)
• "Ceramics Gallery" in the Hall of Literary Brilliance (Wenhua dian)
• Gate of Supreme Harmony (Taihe men)
• Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe dian)
• Hall of Central Harmony (Zhonghe dian)
• Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohe dian)
• Palace of Heavenly Purity (Qianqing gong)
• Hall of Union (Jiaotai dian)
• Palace of Earthly Tranquility (Kunning gong)
• Hall of Mental Cultivation (Yangxin dian)
• Area of Six Western Palaces
• Imperial Garden (Yu huayuan)
• Area of Six Eastern Palaces
• "Hall of Clocks" in the Hall for Ancestral Worship (Fengxian dian)
• "The Treasure Gallery, Gallery of Qing Imperial Opera" in the Area of Palace of Tranquil Longevity (Ningshou gong)
• Gate of Divine Prowess (Shenwu men)

The Palace Museum is open daily all year round.

• April 1 – October 31: 8:30 to 17:00
• Last entry: 16:10
• Last tickets are sold at 16:00
• November 1 – March 31: 8:30 to 16:30
• Last entry: 15:40
• Last tickets are sold at 15:30

Entrance fees:

• April 1 – October 31: RMB 60
• November 1 – March 31: RMB 40

There is an additional fee of RMB 10 for the Treasure Gallery and the Hall of Clocks each.

Audio guides are available at ...

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How To Visit Beijing

There are literally countless of places to visit in Beijing with many historical and cultural significance.

The most interesting place to see is the Great Wall China. It is the only manmade creation which is visible from the outer space. It was build during the Qin dynasty to ward off attacks from the Huns.http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china_great_wall/history/ Stairs are quite steep and you will walk for a long distance, so save your breath and stamina.

Forbidden City is a vast area where the Imperial family lived during the imperial area in China. You can see the imperial art and culture in the place and learn about Chinese history. Summer Palace is the place where the royal family rested during the Qing dynasty in summer.

Tiananmen Square is the historical place for modern communist Chinese. Leader Mao’s body was buried there and it is the place to hold many ceremonial events. The square will be closed if there are going to be a ceremonial event.

There are many places to shop in Beijing, from the street markets to the higher end shopping centers. In all places, be careful of fake branded items that are hardly discernable from the genuine ones. They are usually sold at much lower price than the original. As rule of thumb, avoid buying branded items unless you purposely want to buy the counterfeit ones.

updated 2010-07-17 10:05:20

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Hotels Near Disneyland Hong Kong

Disney World Resort Hotels

Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel- Offers guests a Victorian styled rooms with charm and numerous amenities including child care options, spa, outdoor games, bed time stories, swimming pools and an outdoor Mickey Maze.http://park.hongkongdisneyland.com/hkdl/en_US/hotels/listing?name=HongKongDisneylandHotelRecreationPage

• Hong Kong Disneyland
• Lantau Island Hong Kong
• +852-3510-6000

Disney's Hollywood Hotel. The 1930s Hollywood themed hotel features gardens, a piano shaped pool, classic carshttp://park.hongkongdisneyland.com/hkdl/en_US/hotels/landing?name=HollywoodHotelLandingPage

• Hong Kong Disneyland
• Lantau Island Hong Kong
• +852-3510-5000

Moderately Priced Hotels

Hotel Novotel Hong Kong Citygate- Offering a location convenient to Disneyland and the International Airport, the hotel is located next to the Citygate Outlet shopping center. Amenities include 2 restaurants, a swimming pool and a 24 hour gym.hhttp://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-6239-novotel-hong-kong-citygate/index.shtml

• 51 Man Tung Road Tung Chung
• Launtau Island, Hong Kong
• +852 3602-8888

Regal Airport Hotel-Large hotel offers connected to the International Airport offers convenient transportation options, spa, gym, outdoor pool, cafes and multiple restaurant options.http://www.regalhotel.com/Regal-Airport-Hotel/Main/Restaurants---Bars/Restaurants---Bars.aspx/

• 11/F 68 Yee Wo Street Causeway Bay
• Hong Kong
• +852 2890 6060

Value Priced Hotels

Silvermine Beach Hotel- Features a beach side setting and a location convenient to the Mui Wo ferry and Disneyland, the budget hotel offers an onsite restaurant and lounge, mini fridge, Internet access and long-stay packages.http://www.resort.com.hk/guestroom.aspx

• D.D.2 Lot 648, Silvermine Bay, Mui Wo ...

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China Tour

Great Wall of China Completed in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), this wall stretches east to west across China, extending for more than 5,500 miles. http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china_great_wall/

Forbidden City The imperial palace was inhabited during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Located just north of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, this rectangular palace complex is the world's largest with over 9,900 rooms. http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/beijing/forbidden.htm

Heaven Lake Formed by an eruption in 969AD, the lake sits in a "caldera" or a cauldron formed from an explosion or collapse at the center of a volcano. It shares a border with North Korea in the northeastern province of Jilin. http://www.dictionary.reference.com/browse/caldera http://www.chinatour.com/attraction/attraction.htm#

Terra Cotta Army An array of warriors, chariots, acrobats, strongmen, and horses were discovered near the city of Xi'an in 1974. These terracotta figures stand between six and six and a half feet tall, dating from 210 BC. They were built as a form of funerary art for the First Emperor of Qin. http://www.chinatour.com/attraction/attraction.htm#

Potala Palace The former residence of the Dalai Lama is found in Lhasa, Tibet. The palace includes numerous chapels and gold statues dedicated to previous Dalai Lamas. It has since been converted into a museum. http://www.chinatour.com/attraction/attraction.htm#

updated 2010-10-11 15:17:35

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Haikou

• Hai Rui

• Li Deyu

• Li Gang

• Li Guang

• Zhao Ding

• Hu Quan

• Guo Wanxiang

• Qiu Jun

updated 2010-07-17 07:01:23

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