Beijing Climate, Beijing Weather This afternoon, I go to the south gate of Zhongnanhai for a glimpse of the blooming Yulan Magnolia planted along the red wall topped by glazed tiles. The weather report says tomorrow the temperature will plummet from Today’s maximum 22 degrees to tomorrow’ maximum 9 degrees. So today is maybe the…
Before you are planning your Xian Tour, you should find a suitable hotel. If you don’t want to spend lots of money on luxury accommodation, but still hope for a decent and comfy stay in Xian, the following topic will be sure to arouse your interest on the top 10 Xian budget hotels. You may…
Planning your Shanghai Tour? Where to stay in Shanghai? If you don’t want to spend lots of money on luxury accommodation, but still hope for a decent and comfy stay in Shanghai while visiting Shanghai, you still many affordable hotels to choose in Shanghai. I’ve rounded up the top 10 budget hotels in no particular order. Everybody…
Searching your plush hotel during your Shanghai Tour? Shanghai is fast becoming a city of opulence. Five-star luxury hotels can be found everywhere in Shanghai. If you are going to pamper yourself while on business or leisure travel to Shanghai, you use the list of the top 10 Shanghai luxury hotels, which I’ve rounded up…
Looking for a boutique hotel during your Shanghai tour? Although Boutique Hotels are still a new concept in China, even in Shanghai, more and more boutique hotels are popping up and there are a few posh properties that the discerning traveler will enjoy taking advantage of. If you’re looking for a more intimate experience than large…
“Longmenjian” literally means “dragon gate canyon”. Longmenjian Canyon is officially named Longmenjian Canyon Scenic Area. This is a well developled scenic area with an area of 20 square kilometers, about 90 km away from the Beijing city proper. Longmenjian Canyon is 15km in length, the longest canyon in Beijing. Longmenjian Canyon is famous for its rugged…
Baiyu Village (柏峪村）literally means “Cypress Valley Village”, named after the cypress trees that used to grow on the mountains surrounding the village. Baiyu Village is located on the ancient path in the valley with great military importance. Baiyu Village is about 10km long from the south to the north and 5km wide from the east…
Shuangshitou Village ( or Double Stone Village ) is located in the valley sandwiched by the east hillside and the west hillside, 5km north of Zhaitang Town in Mentougou District Beijing. The village takes its name from the two huge stones in the village. Its name also suggests the village is built of stones on the ancient post road. Shuangshitou…