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New Year’s Eve in Beijing
Written by Lydia, December 2012
Historically, Beijing
hasn’t been a very exciting place to ring in the New Year, but locals
are beginning to jump on the Western holiday bandwagon. If you’re
traveling in Beijing this New ...
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River Excursions on the Li River and Little Li River
Written by Viator, May 2012
The Li and Little Li Rivers are the lifeblood of Yangshuo, and taking to the waters by boat is one of the best ways to experience the sleepy, rural lifestyle of the Chinese villagers residing along ...
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See Impression Sanjie Liu
Written by Viator, May 2012
Impression Sanjie Liu, one of the most highly regarded stage performances in all of China, interprets the story of Sanjie Liu, a legendary young girl in the Zhuang minority group renowned for her ...
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Shanghai Food Specialities
Written by Emma, Australia, September 2011
Shanghai cuisine, also known as Hu Cai , includes two styles – Benbang cuisine and Haipai cuisine. Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our Shanghai Things To Do blog . Visit the ...
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Shanghai’s 5 Best Museums
Written by Lydia, September 2012
Shanghai , China ’s modern commercial center, often gets overlooked for destinations like Beijing and Xi’an
when it comes to cultural experiences. As the rapidly evolving city
continues ...
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Shopping in Beijing
Written by Emma, Australia, August 2011
You can still find many traditional handicrafts in China ’s
bustling modern capital. Perhaps the best know are Cloisonné (a popular
ancient metalworking technique), Ivory Carving, Lacquer ...
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Spiritual Shanghai
Written by Emma, Australia, August 2012
Shanghai
is well known for its shopping, eating, sightseeing and general
all-round craziness. So where can you go for a bit of quiet reflection
in this busy and exciting city?
Yuyuan Garden ...
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Tea Ceremony in Beijing
Written by Viator, October 2012
You may have heard of China's Silk Road, but its less famous yet equally important cousin is the Tea Horse Trail. Tea has played a fundamental part of day to day life in China dating back thousands ...
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Ten Scenes of the West Lake
Written by Viator, April 2012
The Ten Scenes of the West Lake are arguably the most popular attractions in the entire city of Hangzhou. This series of ten naturally occurring scenes take place at various parts of West Lake and ...
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The French Concession
Written by Lydia, March 2013
Strolling through Shanghai ‘s
French Concession is akin to stepping back in time. A far cry from the
fast pace and ultramodern look of most of Shanghai, the sleepy
tree-lined streets of this old ...
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Top Chengdu Temples
Written by Viator, May 2012
Despite Chengdu being a booming, ultra-modern city of over 11 million people, there are still corners of the city where it’s possible to take a stroll directly into Chengdu’s past. While sections of ...
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VIDEO: Old Hutongs Tour by Rickshaw
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, February 2012
Hop on for a majestic 3-hour tour of one of Asia’s most popular travel destinations: Beijing . With the Old Hutongs Tour ,
you are whisked to the gardens of Prince Gong’s Mansion, the largest ...
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VIDEO: Old Hutongs Tour by Rickshaw
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, February 2012
Hop on for a majestic 3-hour tour of one of Asia’s most popular travel destinations: Beijing . With the Old Hutongs Tour ,
you are whisked to the gardens of Prince Gong’s Mansion, the largest ...
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Year of the Dragon Celebrations
Written by Shanghai Expert: Jean, China, January 2012
The dragon year is here! The new year decorations have been put up all over China , nowhere more so than the Old Town Bazaar of Shanghai . There have been statues about dragon stories... ...
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New China Destinations on Viator!
Discover new cities in China to explore in 2012! In our quest to continually find fresh places for you to explore, the Viator team is planning to offer tours in many new Chinese cities this year. Check out the giant pandas in Chengdu, the stunning West Lake in Hangzhou and take a cruise down the Yangtze River this month!
