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Take a Yangtze River Cruise
Written by Viator, June 2012
Traveling through China can often be a whirlwind of activity with so much to see within a limited amount of time. Cruising down the Yangtze River offers the opportunity to slow down and experience ...
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Visiting Hangzhou’s Temples and Pagodas
Written by Viator, June 2012
Despite being a modern city of over six million people, Hangzhou still prominently features a large number of ancient style temples and pagodas where visitors may feel as if they’re passing time in ...
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China’s Biggest New Year’s Eve Events
Written by Lydia, December 2012
China ‘s
biggest and most important holiday falls on the lunar new year,
typically in late January or early February, but if your plans bring you
to China for Gregorian New Year’s Eve, you ...
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China’s Great Wall Is Longer than Originally Thought
Written by Lydia, July 2012
It’s no secret that the Great Wall of China
is the longest manmade structure in the world, but according to a
recent archeological study by the Chinese State Administration of
Cultural ...
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China’s Suzhou Canals
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, April 2012
The city of Suzhou in Eastern China
is one of the most popular destinations for tourists visiting the
world’s most-populous country. Among the most magnetic draws is the
ancient system of ...
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Chinese New Year
Written by Lydia, January 2013
Chinese New Year is to China
(and much of Asia) what the Christmas season is to the West. This most
important holiday of the year in China is a time when families gather
together to honor their ...
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Hainan Island: China’s Tropical Paradise
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, March 2012
A tropical island paradise with pristine beaches, hot springs and some
of the country’s greatest golf courses is not necessarily an attraction
that springs to mind when one thinks of a trip to ...
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Mountain Climbing in China
Written by Lydia, September 2012
In a country as large as China ,
hiking, trekking and climbing opportunities abound, but for many
Chinese outdoors-enthusiasts, climbing the five sacred Taoist mountains
is a lifelong goal. ...
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Sanya: China’s Tropical Paradise
Written by Lydia, October 2012
Sanya, located on the southernmost tip of China’s Hainan Island, is often billed as the Hawaii of China .
While a development boom is well underway, bringing brand name beach
resorts to the ...
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Slowing Down on Shamian Island
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, September 2012
Tourists and expats looking to escape the oppressive congestion of Guangzhou ( China ’s
third largest city) should turn their attention to Shamian Island. Once
part of a Chinese concession to the ...
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Top 5 Most Beautiful Lakes in China
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, June 2012
If you find yourself on a large-scale tour of China ,
one of the most intriguing things you can do is explore its endless
natural beauty. Its world-renowned lakes are a good place to start, so ...
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Train Travel in China
Written by Lydia, November 2012
In a country as big as China
long distance transportation isn’t an option, it’s a requirement. When
flying becomes too expensive, riding China’s extensive rail network is
the next best thing. ...
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Zhouzhuang: the Venice of China
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, May 2012
A day trip to Zhouzhuang
(located less than 20 miles [32.2 kilometers] from Suzhou) is an
advisable activity for anyone who travels to the region in search of
canals and other related Chinese ...
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2012 Peach Blossom Festival in Shanghai
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, March 2012
As with previous years, the 2012 Peach Blossom Festival will be held
daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from late March to early April (March
25-April 20) at the Nanhui Peach Blossom Village in Shanghai ...
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3 Days in Yangshuo: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, May 2012
In the shadow of limestone karst rock formations jutting into the sky sits the small town of Yangshuo. The daily lives of the residents in the sleepy villages along the Li and Yulong Rivers are very ...
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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!
