Posts Tagged ‘China’

The newly opened National Center for the Performance Arts, also known as “the egg” formerly named the Chinese National Grand Theatre, is the largest performing art center in the world. It is shaped like a massive, silvery dome in the heart of China’s capital that offers Chinese and international art performances of the highest standards.  It hosts opera, ballet, musicals, dance, dramas and traditional Chinese performances. Read the rest of this entry »

A sprawling open plaza located in the heart of Beijing, Tiananmen Square is a destination that offers travellers to the city much to explore. While the location has gained international recognition for being the site of the infamous Tiananmen Square Massacre, this scenic locale has been the focal point of numerous events in China’s long and proud history. Read the rest of this entry »

Lijiang is an and quaint town in Yunan, a province of China which is well endowed with magnificent and beautiful mountains, rivers and a long history. The ancient Lijiang county was put into the list of world cultural legacy by the World Legacy Committee of the United Nations Education, Science and Culture Organization in 1997. Read the rest of this entry »

Shanghai Wild Animal Zoo was the first national grade wildlife zoo in China. It is located in San Zao Town in Pudong and is just about 22 miles from the Shanghai city centre. Read the rest of this entry »

Hong Kong is a phenomenal destination with an extensive array of entertainment facilities available for both local and foreign travelers. Therefore, when it comes to entertainment, Hong Kong is on par with any other world class holiday destination. Some venues that offer the best of entertainment tend to change at a rapid pace in this exceptional metropolis. Read the rest of this entry »

Standing majestically, in the business district of Wanchai North, Central Plaza is world renowned for its astounding height and amazing architectural features. The building is magnificently positioned at 18 Harbour Road in Hong Kong and is 374 metres in height. Read the rest of this entry »

Tourists holidaying in Shanghai should definitely take the time to enjoy a day’s outing to the waterside town of Zhujiajiao in Shanghai. Considered to be an important historical site, this ancient town is sure to charm its visitors with its picturesque waterways, arched bridges, architectural structures that date a few hundred years back and old stone paved streets. Read the rest of this entry »

Visit Hong Kong during the Hong Kong Art Festival, which is the premier event in the local cultural calendar, well known for its spectacular nature in terms of its rich diversity and its outstanding reputation in the cultural world. Founded in 1973, this cultural event combines a wide range of art programmes from all over the world. Read the rest of this entry »

With a balance of ancient and modern architecture, and varied regional cultures, each of China’s cities offer a number of world-famous attractions for China tours. If you incorporate visits to Hong Kong, Beijing, and Xian into China holiday tours you can appreciate the variety and splendour of Chinese history, and fill your China holidays with colour and spectacle. Read the rest of this entry »

Hong Kong is a shopping haven in Asia. It welcomes thousands of tourists with cheap accommodations to make their stay more worth while. Read the rest of this entry »

Hong Kong Disneyland on Lantau Island provides an exciting journey into a land of fantasy and magic. Although the 310 acres Disneyland Resort of which 100 acres are occupied by the theme park is the smallest Disneyland in the world, it offers visitors the classic entertainments that have become the trademark of Disneylands internationally while incorporating aspects of Chinese traditions. Thus Hong Kong Disneyland provides a unique experience of the adventurous and imaginative spirit that inspired Walt Disney to create a recreational centre suitable for adults, adolescents and children. Read the rest of this entry »

The idea of trading goods and within a country and between countries is ancient, especially in China. But with the industrial revolution and the explosion of the manufacturing of goods in China, grew what is called “The Canton Trade Fair” Read the rest of this entry »

The beautiful city of Hong Kong is characterized by its collection of variously styled attractive buildings. The imprints of a colonial British heritage and a traditional Chinese one are apparent in the fusion of architectural designs found in Hong Kong. Therefore, most constructions are made in accordance with the precepts of Feng Shui. The city’s real estate field is driven by the lack of space which makes the practicality of a building a top priority. This has resulted in the destruction of many ancient buildings which gave place to ultra-modern skyscrapers worthy of any international standard. Read the rest of this entry »

China is much more than just a country, when you trip China it’s like being in a perfect different world. The heritage and annals of this stunning country that spans back over 5,000 days, virtually makes it a wonderland for millions of tourists each year! Read the rest of this entry »

Beijing, the capital of the People’s Republic of China is the nation’s political, cultural, scientific and educational heart as well as a key transportation hub. Beijing has served as the capital of the country for more than 800 years. The city has many places of historic interest and architectural/scenic beauty. Read the rest of this entry »

Hong Kong is home to over 7 million people. It is a major trading and banking centre and has the most liberal economy on the planet. Hong Kong is also a great tourist destination for there are many things to do and see. If seen by day or night, the panoramic view of ancient hills, reflective harbour, and city skyscrapers is not duplicated anywhere else on earth, and is surely a sight to remember of one of the world’s greatest cities. Read the rest of this entry »

A fishing vacation is never complete without fishing in the waters of Hong Kong, China. You may explore the fishing realms that the region has to offer. Hong Kong has once been known as an excellent port for fishing enthusiasts. Hong Kong will offer you the kind of fishing that you will never forget. Read the rest of this entry »