the importance of water during travel

Are you one of those people who are constantly traveling form one place to another? Does your job takes your to places where there are limited sources of clean water? Since it is very important for people who are traveling to drink plenty of water always and avoid dehydration, constant travelers like you should make sure that you get plenty of supply of clean drinking water wherever you go. To ensure that you get ample supply of clean drinking water during your travels, it would be wise to buy a travel water purifier so that even when you are in a place where the water may be contaminated, you can still drink safe and clean water. Having a travel water purifier means you don’t need to worry about drinking clean and safe water wherever you might be. With your travel water purifier, you can easily purify your water before drinking it. What to Look for in a Travel Water Purifier? There are a number of travel water purifiers being sold in the market nowadays. These water purifiers use different types of technologies such as distillation, ionization, carbon absorption, filtration, reverse osmosis, ultraviolet (UV) radiation and others. According to experts, all these types of water purification processes are effective in removing pollutants. However, since you are traveling, you may not want to bring along a travel water purifier that is bulky or heavy. To make sure that you do not carry more weight than necessary when traveling, try to find a travel water purifier that is handy but still has all the necessary requirements to purify your drinking water. Although the weight, size and cost of the travel water purifier are also important considerations, it should never be the primary consideration when it comes to choosing the right travel water purifier for you. Selecting Brands and Models In choosing your travel water purifier, go only for those brands and models that have been tested to be effective when it comes to cleaning your drinking water. Although these well known brands and models of travel water purifiers may be a bit more expensive that those purifiers which have no proven track record, yet when it comes to water purification, you can be sure that these brands are really worth your money. Note that when it comes to your health, you should never sell yourself short.

Cheongsam

Cheongsam is one type of traditional Chinese female costumes. It is featured by stand collar, right side opening, fitting waist and slip bottom, which can fully set off the beauty of the female shape.Derived from the garment of bannermen in the Qing Dynasty, cheongsam was the basal garment for the Manchus in Northeast China. It was modified in early 20th century to be more suitable and comfortable yet retained the craftwork of traditional ones. Cheongsam greeted its prime time in the 1930s when its irreplaceable role in female garment was established. It was extraordinarily popular with the women in Shanghai for the reason that its slimness and fitness had made it as a perfect choice for the slender and exquisite-stature women in South China. Soon afterwards, it swept the whole country as the favorite garment for Chinese women. Compared with old-style cheongsam, the modified style is more capable of popping out the beautiful curves of a woman and has stood out from the obsolete pattern as a typical representative of Chinese female garment.Cheongsam has been experiencing constant changes with the fashions in different ages. While inheriting the characteristics of traditional cheongsam in details, the new-style one is associated with new features and a great deal of modern design elements in color, cutting and match, which are mainly embodied in the change of the bottom (A-shape, asymmetrical type and picture puzzle type, etc.) as well as diversified materials. Other than meeting aesthetic requirements of young women in China, new-style cheongsam is of great vitality with its easy wearing. As a special traditional garment, cheongsam is of unique aesthetic values and therefore acts as a spokesman of the art of Chinese garment.

Yeya Lake ,Beijing

Yeya Lake (Wild Duck Lake) is located in Yanqing District, northwest of Beijing. It is the only wetland reserve for birds in Northern China, and has a surface area of 6,873 hectares (68.7 million sq.m). The reed beds at Wild Duck Lake (the Eglish translation of "Yeya") are relatively large and there are growths of floating grass. Because the natural environment is well preserved, it is an ideal habitat for migratory birds. According to official statistics, there are 264 kinds of birds, including 6 types of primary state-level protected birds and 34 secondary state-level ones, such as the bustard, gray crane and swans. The site is really at its best in early spring (mid or late March through to mid-April) and in mid-late autumn (mid-October to mid-November) when large numbers of water birds visit the site. Over 234 species have been reported here. It was confirmed as the Beijing Wetland Nature Reserve and a hotel complex has been built for birdwatchers.

National Flower

Tree Peony is regarded as the national flower of China.

The elegance and fragrance of the tree peony has been a favorite in Chinese culture throughout history. Early in Southern and Northern Dynasties there were records of tree peony planting. The technology of planting was largely developed later in Tang Dynasty when tree peony was reputed as "the king of flowers". It is said once in Qing Dynasty, a brother of the then emperor went to Jile Temple to appreciate tree peony, and then wrote inscriptions "National Flower Temple" on the plague of the temple. Therefore it was from early Qing Dynasty that tree peony won the title "National Flower".

Tree peony of China is famous at home and abroad. In Origin of the Species by Darwin, the planting of tree peony in China was quoted as an example to prove the "Theory of Natural Selection and Artificial Selection". Tree peony is widely favored by people all over the world. In the eighth century, tree peony of China was introduced to Japan, in 1330 to France, in 1656 to Holland, and in 1820 to the United States.

By now tree peony is planted and cultivated in more than 20 countries world wide. It is said that in Tang Dynasty, the then Emperor Wu Zetian once got drunk in a winter day and ordered all flowers in the palace to bloom at once. Tree peony refused and was soon driven out of the imperial palace to Luoyang in today's Henan Province. From then on tree peony was reputed as the "Best Flower under Heaven" Tree peonies are upright, tall and handsome, with bright and showy flowers.

The characters of tree peonies are quite similar to that of the Chinese people. In Ming Dynasty, Caozhou County in Shandong Province once won the title "Hometown of Tree peony" when tree peony was in fashion for a period.Each spring Henan Province's city of Luoyang ?C the capital of several Chinese dynasties in central China ?C holds a 10-day peony festival and trade show (April 15-25). Varieties of peonies from overseas are displayed besides the some 600 varieties of peonies developed in Luoyang itself.

the Ice City –Harbin

As the weather becomes colder and colder ,the ice city will see in its tourism spring, the winter scenery of Harbin is different from other cities in China. Apart from the winter view ,at the same time , the history and culture of Harbin are worth your understanding.Harbin, with its long history, and the cradle of Jin and Qing Dynasties and the settlement of multi-nationalities. Situated in the belt within 44°04′N to 46°40′N and 120°42′E to 130°10′E, the city is located in the temperate zone with a character of continental climate. The Songhuajing River, like a shining pearl string , winds through the domain of this distinctive, celebrated city in the northeast China. The well-webbed branches of the river affords a luxuriant vegetation. The black soil here is promisingly fertile and the forest is a symbol of treasury. The Song(Songhua River)Nen(Nen River) Plain well deserves its position as one of the national bases of grains, timber, oil and coal production. Harbin has an area of 53200 square kilometers. Agriculture is famous for top quality rice, soy bean, and corn . Apart from Korean pine ,larch and white birth, more than 40 rare animals like Sibera Tiger and bear, and other beasts and birds forest. In the Mountain, there grow some wild economic plants such as ginseng, live in the black edible fungus and mushrooms. There are dozens of mineral deposits such as copper, iron and coal underground. The thriving civilization has been the fruits of common efforts made by the people of more than 40 ethnic groups, including the Han, the Korean, the Manchurian, the Hui, the Tibetan, the Ewen, the Oroken, the Miao, the Zhuang ,the Daur, The Xibe, the Hezhe, the Russian, the Tujia, and the Uygur. The combination of these ethnic groups , you will feel their friendly and passion while you are visiting Harbin.

Chinese Kungfu

Chinese Kungfu is a very important and unique form of Chinese culture. It can be viewed as both a popular and a classical art, today it is very common and widespread. On the other hand, it has had a very long developed history. Not only did it not decline and disappear as many other facets of pre-modern Chinese culture, it even seems to be gaining much recognition, both in its actual practice and in its relative literature, thetics, philosophy, psychology, etc. it is becoming more and more intriguing. Chinese Kungfu possesses an important and extensive cross-cultural significance. Western culture has, of course, a great influence on the path of Chinese modernization. Meanwhile Chinese culture is also making an impact on Western culture; the popularity of Chinese Kungfu, including Taijiquan, Qigong, etc., is not limited to China but has become a worldwide phenomenon; it thus is a typical example of this reverse impact. As it includes different aspects such as fighting exercise and health care, daily life and academic study, natural state and social scope, research on Kungfu could shed a wholly new light on these interrelated phenomena in an intercultural context. If the research sets out from aesthetics perspective, people can more easily comprehend the characters of the popularity and fashion of Kungfu as "art"; and if Kungfu research starts with the aesthetic method, namely "perceptually comprehensive method", the profoundness namely multi-gradation and multi-orientation of its intercultural significance can be explained in a orrespondingly simply way; thus the research on Kungfu will more effectively oppose the "cultural centered views", so as to raise a new subject and even open up a new path for modern international academia.

1.Beauty of form of Wushu and Chinese Art Many westerners find the action and routines of Chinese Wushu (Martial Art) to be quite spectacular, but also ask if a real Kungfu fight would look so impressive.

2.Beauty of mood of Qigong and the wisdom of Taoist School and Chan sect Chinese Kungfu includes both Wushu and Qigong. In fact, the higher level of most of Wushu (martial arts) is Qigong. Qigong exercise has created aesthetic miracles of life and culture, which modern sports cannot hope to reach.

3. Being beauty of Kungfu and Tao-ontological aesthetics Kungfu-aesthetics studies both the outside beauty of form and the inner beauty of spirit. Moreover, it may involve ontology (being philosophy) of beauty of life.

It is reported that students from martial arts schools practice Wushu at the Songshan Shaolin Temple scenic spot in Dengfeng city of central China’s Henan Province, Oct 23 ,2010. More than 60,000 Wushu students performed Chinese kungfu along the 10-kilometer road leading to the Shaolin Temple to welcome the guests from 56 countries and regions for the Eighth International Shaolin Martial Arts Festival, which began on Friday night.

The Hua Mountain

The steepest sacred mountain in central China, the Hua mountain is located 120 kilometers east of the city of Xi'an. Traditionally called the "West Mountain," it is well known for steep trails, breath-taking cliffs, narrow passages, and grand sceneries.There are five peaks: the South peak, also called the Goose-Landing Peak, is the highest at 2,160 meters; the East peak is also called the Sunrise Peak; the West peak - the Lotus Peak; the North peak - the Cloud Terrace Peak; and the Middle peak - the Jade Maid Peak. The whole mountain is a huge monolithic granite.The trails through Hua mountain are particularly challenging. There are more than 210 narrow pathways planked over or chiseled in cliffs, the most famous being the Sky Ladder, the Gray Dragon Peak, the Thousand Stairs, the Clouds Ladder. The most adventurous scenic spots are the Sparrow Hawk Flipping, and the Long Sky Pathway, which are at the top of cliffs.Historically, the Hua mountain has been close to the early centers of Chinese civilization. Legendary kings of China such as Huang Di, Yao, and Shun all paid visits to the Hua. Dozens of emperors of the Qin, Han, Tang dynasties used to hold sacred rituals here. For thousands of years, Buddhist and Taoist monks and pilgrims have traveled here, established monasteries, and practised alchemy in the Hua mountain. Today there are more than 20 Taoist monasteries, the most famous being the Jade Spring Temple and the East Tao Temple.
A visit to the Hua mountain takes two days from Xian, and is truly unique and worthwhile especially if you are capable physically and adventurous spiritually. From the supreme summit of Hua, you can see the Yellow River and the land that is the cradle of early Chinese civilization. The view of 36 mystical pinnacles veiled in clouds, the spectacular sunset and sunrise, nature's grandest scenery, and the challenge that will humble any human being - all of those will make your journey to Mount Hua a truly remarkable event. The autumn scenery of Mount Hua is also beautiful , differing from the view of other mountains.

Hengdian Movie and Television City

Hengdian Movie and Television City is located in Dongyang City, Zhejiang Province, China Central Hengdian town of the territory with China Yiwu Commodity City, 36 kilometers apart. From the provincial capital city Hangzhou, 160 kilometers, in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai, Fujian, Jiangxi 4 hours traffic circle tourism economy. By Plane, train or freeway systems close at hand. Since 1996, the Hengdian Group invested a total of 30 billion in funds for the construction of Hengdian Movie and Television City, Canton Street, is now completed, the Hong Kong Street, Riverside, Dream Valley, Ping-dong Office, Dazhi Zen Temple, the Ming and Qing Dynasties City residential Expo 13 for thousands of years of history across time and space, and convergence characteristics of the North-South geographical bases and two television filming super modern studio. Has become Asia's largest film and television shooting base, the American "Hollywood" magazine called the "Chinese Hollywood."

Base grand scale, rich filming scenes at home and abroad to attract film and television directors have come to the rate of the production crew filming Hengdian viewfinder. At the same time, provide all kinds of shooting television services industry also came into being, we can provide professional system King, equipment leasing of vehicles, props and costumes make-up and other services supported by a huge contingent of the masses actor. Hengdian Screen Actors Guild has a more than 2000 people from all parts of the country known as "horizontal drift pioneer" special performer. Hengdian Movie and Television City early in 2004 was established as the only Chinese national experimental zone for film and television industry.

The cosplay in the Hengdian Movie and Television can take you to the ancient time , and then you can taste the good feelings living in the old time.

Man-Han Banquet

Man-Han Banquet origins from the Qing dynasty. It is one of the most famous Chinese banquets, which combines the dish essences of Man minority and Han minority. Man-Han Banquet is the huge banquet with the unique national features in China. Not only it has royal characteristics, but also the essense of local favour. The style of the dishes is elegant with the speical etiquette. It makes the unique and attractive features of Man-Han Banquet.

Tracing the history, Man-Han Banquet was the official banquet to host the Han and the Man guests. They were sitting together around a big table. The cuisine of Man-Han Banquet contains one hundred and eight kinds. They would be finished in 3 days. The resources of making Man-Han Banquet are broad. They are special selected, including all most wild and sea foods. The cooking techniques are excellent with local features. The Man special favour stands out from Man-Han Banquet. It cannot miss grilled and hot potted dishes. Meantime, Man-Han Banquet represents the characters of Han dishes, including all kinds of fried dishes. Man-Han Banquet is the treasure of the Chinese cuisine culture.

If you are having a Food Tour in China , not only the eight cuisines of China should you enjoy , the Man-Han Banquet is really attraction, too. Do the fully delicious dishes on the table provoke your appetite? The Man-Han Banquet can give you the best memory of China and let you come again.

Lian Pu

Chinese opera performers mainly have two methods of makeup: masks and facial painting. The frequent on-stage change of masks, without the audience noticing, is a special technique, known as changing faces. Opera facial painting falls into four main categories -- personality makeup (facial designs, painted faces or Lian Pu), decorative makeup (decorated faces), mood makeup (changing facial designs), and pictographic makeup (animal-like facial designs). Personality makeup, or Lian Pu, refers to facial designs for Jing and Chou roles. It originated from daily life experience, describing such changes of expression as white for fear, red for shyness, dark for suntan, and sallow for illness. Most facial designs attach great importance to the eyes and eyebrows. Lian Pu has formed a complete system, such as the facial designs of Peking Opera. Red, yellow, white, black, purple, green and silver are the main colors used for facial designs to represent different characters. For instance, red stands for loyal, courageous and upright people; white for sinister and cunning officials; and golden and silvery colors for gods and ghosts. The facial designs for the Jing roles are made by painting, powdering and coloring in the basic forms of Zheng Lian (keeping the basic face pattern), San Kuai Wa Lian (three-section face) and Sui Lian (fragmentary face). These types are widely used to represent generals, officials, heroes, gods and ghosts. The Chou actors can be recognized by the patch of white in various shapes (cube-, date pit-or bat-shaped) painted around the eyes and nose. Sometimes these patches are outlined in black, hence the term Xiao Hua Lian (partly painted face). The Chou roles fall into the following two categories: Wen Chou (civil) and Wu Chou (martial).

The Huangmei Opera

The famous huangmei opera originated in Anqing, （Anhui Province）,It is safe to say that most people know more about Huangmei Opera than they do about Huangmei County in Central China's Hubei Province, the birthplace of the popular Chinese folk genre.This is not the least bit surprising, as Huangmei Opera troupes in East China's Anhui Province have for decades been noted for their superb performances, which has resulted in a deeply rooted misunderstanding among audiences.Many folk opera lovers, both within China and outside, have long assumed that not only did Huangmei Opera originate in Anhui Province, but also that Huangmei County is part of Anhui.This misconception has long bothered Zhang Zhixiong, director of the Culture Bureau of Huangmei County. Zhang was once in Beijing to announce the debut of two new Huangmei operas - "Please Take Me as Your Bride" and "Cashing in" - at the Grand Chang'an Theatre .There are some famous huangmei operas known all over the country, such as: “Cowboy and Weaving-girl”, “Emperor's Female Son-in-law” and “Tianxianpei”.

The Scared Lands of China for Honeymoon

With the development of out life , it appears many travel forms. And the Honeymoon Travel is more and more popular among the young couple. There are many romantic places for honeymoon in China as follows:

Lijiang

Lijiang is the carry-over of the God which is the heaven on the earth..The old city has more than 800 years history.You can taste the honeymoon under drinking the coffee.

The Bakuo Road

The Bakuo Road is the nearest place to the heaven where contains the mysterious color of the religion. “Zhaxidele” is the best wishes for your love from the God.

The Tianyahaijiao

The Tianyahaijiao is the bay for your soul of love. Your lover will tell to you :I will love you until the sea run dry and the rocks crumble. Then you will get a happy life forever.

The Xitang

Bluestone, ancient house, old bridge, glide and people , the Xitang will give your soul an unforgettable memory for your honeymoon. And your romantic love will leave in the Xitang.

The Conch Ditch

The Conch Ditch in Sichuan is the place you can enjoy the ten-thousand-year glacier and sun-shining wonder all the year around. You love will become more strong under the view.

Martial Arts

Chinese martial arts describes the enormous variety of martial arts styles originating in China .Kung fu and wushu are popular terms that have become synonymous with Chinese martial arts. However, the Chinese terms kung fu and wushu have very distinct connotations. Each term can describe different martial arts traditions and can also be used in a context without referencing martial arts. Colloquially, kung fu (or gong fu) alludes to any individual accomplishment or cultivated skill. colloquially .In contrast, wushu is a more precise term that refers to general martial activities.The term wushu has also become the name for a modern sport similar to gymnastics involving the performance of adapted Chinese bare-handed and weapons forms judged to a set of contemporary aesthetic criteria for points.Have you ever watch the film of Kungfu Panda?I’m sure you will love the Chinese Kungfu after watching it.And many teleplay will show you the Shaolin Kungfu and Taiji Kungfu and others, furthermore ,it will be good to your health.

Lijiang Highlights Tour

After day-by-day working ,I want to have a rest with my friend . China is a country with long history and beautiful scenery ,and this tour we choose the Lijiang . With the service of the Topchinatrip, we have a wonderful memory in China. I also wanna to share my experience with you.This is a two day tour with the destinations of Baisha Ancient Frescos , Jade Dradon Snow Mountain and White Water River. We begin our trip of visiting the Baisha Ancient Frescos, which is the most famous and preserved frescos stored in lijiang. There are many essential Chinese paintings and important cultural heritage relics in it . We are gobsmacked by the amazing frescos ,then the people of Naxi are friendly and hot . The ancient Naxi culture at the Baisha Naxi Village represents one of the colorful cultures of Chinese cultures.
The customs and habits of the Naxi impress us deeply, and the next day's route also comfortable . The landscape of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is brilliant ,which includes one of the southernmost glaciers in the modern world . It is the home to many of plant species such as trees, flowers and medicinal herbs amd plants.The autumn scenery of the mountain is unique from others , it's great. Next and the last spot is the White Water River, taking a ropeway which starts from Spruce Plateau down the mountain is rather excited than adventurous.With a bird's-eye view of the deep and serene river valley , the river is like a jade girdle around the flourishing vegetation.For the limit of our time ,we have to end our tour in Lijiang, China. This trip is memorable for us , the gaint mountains and pretty rivers in China make me on the scoop. At last ,I want to thanks the satisfied service from the topchinatrip. Best wishes to you .

Chengdu Snacks

Chengdu snacks owns a long history which can be dated back to the Three Kingdom Period. Being part of the time-honored culture, Chengdu food culture appeals to people from all over the world.Chengdu Snacks owns several notable characteristics that make it unique.First, Chengdu snacks have a long history. Chengdu was once the capital of Shu State during the Three Kingdom period and enjoys a splendid traditional culture. Being part of the time-honored culture, Chengdu is ideal place to fullfil your appetite for food. For instance, "Zhong Boiled Dumplings" and "Lai Tangyuan" (stuffed balls made of glutinous rice flour served in soup) have a history of over 100 years. Second, Chengdu snacks are carefully prepared with meticulously selected materials. Third, Chengdu boasts a wide variety of snacks. According to statistics, Chengdu has at least over 500 different kinds of established snacks and over 5,000 stores that serve snacks. Fourth, Chengdu snacks are varied in taste. People who have not been to Chengdu will think all dishes and snacks served in Chengdu are spicy. As a matter of fact, many Chengdu snacks are aromatic, sweet, tender and tasty. Chengdu snacks are divided into four categories according to the main ingredients: wheat flour, rice, meat and vegetable, miscellaneous.Most of the snacks are made of wheat, rice, and miscellaneous grain powder. They are exquisite in appearance and refined in seasoning. Most snacks have been developed by the street vendors, which determine their characteristic of being economical and fold-friendly. Zhong Boiled Dumplings, Longchaoshou (dumpling soup, or wonton known in north China), Lai Tangyuan (stuffed balls made of glutinous rice flour served in soup) and Guo Tangyuan are the examples of famous traditional brands.At last ,if you have a chance to visit ,Chengdu snacks can not be missed. You will feast the delicious food.

Medicated diet

Medicated diet is the diet of therapeutic function which is produced by cooking and processing the drugs and foods. It is the product of combination of Chinese traditional medical knowledge and cooking experiences. Medicated diet originated in the Spring and Autumn Period, and some materials about it were collected and arranged by doctors in Medical Classic of the Yellow Emperor, then it was gradually developed into the health practices with rich content, affirmative effect and far-reaching impact today.Medicated diet enjoys a long history in China since the Chinese people always regard food as medicine. Medicated diet uses a large range of particular-applied materials with strict production, rich variety and unique flavor. The medicinal materials selected in medicated diet are most botanical raw materials, which must be pre-processed and then de-odored before use. The ingredients generally vary from person to person, and different medicines should be applied based on different physiological conditions of each person so as to achieve the function of body fitness and medical healing. The coordination of Chinese medicine with food can improve the medicine in taste and improve the food in effect, thus changing "good medicine tastes bitter" into "good medicine tastes better ". So medicated diet are delicacies with medicinal function, especially it can satisfy the people who by nature prefer food to medicine. It is easy to popularize, for its materials range widely and can be home-made. Therefore it is a special type of medicine favored by the people.

Victoria Harbour

Victoria Harbour is the harbour between the Kowloon Peninsula and the Hong Kong Island of Hong Kong, China. With an area of about 41.88 km2 as at 2004, its natural depth and sheltered location enticed the British to occupy the island of Hong Kong during the First Opium War, and subsequently establish the colony as a trading post. The harbour is famous for its spectacular panoramic views, and is in itself a top tourist attraction. It is a natural focal point of the territory, and considered a crucial natural geographical element for city dwellers. This sense of geographical attachment is most notably demonstrated in recent years, when the Hong Kong government’s efforts to undertake reclamation projects in the harbor were met with widespread popular protests, despite the fact that such work had taken place in the harbor for the past century and a half.

True colors of Autumn

1. Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan

Located in Nanping county, northern Sichuan, in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture and covering an area of 62 square kilometers, Jiuzhaigou, or Jiuzhai Valley National Park is regarded as one of the most beautiful places in China for its spectacular scenery, rich natural resources and a number of endangered plant and animal species. It boasts 108 lakes, 220 species of birds and features snow mountains, lakes, trees, waterfalls and a traditional Tibetan lifestyle.The elevation of the national park ranges from almost 2,000 meters at the entrance to over 4,500 meters on the mountain peaks and there are series of forest ecosystems stratified by elevation.Especially in fall, a stunning array of the brilliant colors seem to stretch further than the eye can see, all at the same time, with crystal waterfalls and azure blue lakes shining among red and yellow forests. Popular spots include Sparkling Lake, Panda Lake, Nuorilang Waterfall, Shuzheng Waterfall and Village.

2. Ejina, Inner Mongolia

Located in Ejina Banner of Alashan League, about 1,000 kilometers from Hohhot and covering an area of 300 square kilometers, the natural poplar forest is a natural protection district and State-level forest park. The movie Hero (2002), directed by Zhang Yimou, was shot here.Passing through the vast forest, a sea of golden leaves spreads out before your eyes, creating a sharp contrast with the bright blue sky.Ejina Oasis boasts the biggest and oldest poplar tree in China.Thought to be hundreds of years old, the tree is known as the Sacred Tree by local people.During sunset, the desert, dead trees, orange sky and golden rays combine to create a world of pure fantasy. The historic Juyan and Heicheng ruins also add to the intrigue of the area.

3. Linjiang, Jilin

Located along the bank of the Yalü River, bordering North Korea, Linjiang is about 500 kilometers from Changchun, the capital of Jilin.From Linjiang to Changbai are more than 20 valleys, most of which have been named by the local people with simple numbers.Red-colored leaves make a spectacular backdrop and rather than take highway 303, it is best to drive on the old road through the mountains.The most picturesque place is the 15th valley, also known as Swan Scenic Area, with brooks, cliffs and trees creating a real-life oil painting view.Another place worth stopping at is Huashan Mountain (Flower Mountain) and although there are no flowers in fall, the beautiful maple trees are a feast for the eyes.

The introduction of Hutongs

Hutongs are narrow streets or alleys, most commonly associated with Beijing, China. The word hutong comes from the Mongolian hottog, meaning "water well." During the growth of towns and cities, wells dug by villagers formed the centres of new communities.

In Beijing, hutongs are alleys formed by lines of siheyuan, traditional courtyard residences. Many neighbourhoods were formed by joining one siheyuan to another to form a hutong, and then joining one hutong to another.

The word hutong is also used to refer to such neighbourhoods. In old China, streets and lanes were defined by width. Hutongs were lanes no wider than 9 metres. Many are smaller; Beijing hutongs range in width from 10 metres down to only 40 centimetres.

Each hutong has a name. Some have had only one name since their creation, while others have had several throughout their history. Names were given to hutongs for various reasons: * Place names, such as Inner Xizhimen Hutong

* Plants, such as Liushu Hutong (Liushu means willow)

* Directions, as Xi Hongmen Hutong (Xi means west)

* Beijing idioms such as Yizi Hutong (a local term for soap is yizi)

* Words with positive attributes, such as Xiqing Hutong (Xiqing means happy)

* Markets and businesses, such as Yangshi Hutong (Yangshi is a sheep market)

* Temples, such as Guanyinsi Hutong (Guanyinsi is the Kuan-yin Temple)

* People's names, such as Mengduan Hutong.

While most Beijing hutongs are straight, Jiudaowan Hutong turns nineteen times. At its narrowest section, Qianshi Hutong near Qianmen (Front Gate) is only 40 centimeters wide.If you have interests in Hutongs, you can visit Beijing Hutongs which is the image of Hutongs.

Lost Horizon_Shangri-al

It was the British writer James Hilton's novel, The Lost Horizon, some 50 years ago, that brought fame to an unknown and uncontaminated place- Shangri-La - a household name. The novel described in great detail the stunning scenery in the area: the azure sky, the breathtaking beauty and the hospitality of unsophisticated people who welcome weary travelers to their homeland. In addition, with the novel and the film coming out,Shangri-la became very in western countries. Lather ,a Chinese named Guo Henian used the name of this place and set up “Shangri-la” Hotel Group which has become one of the most successful hotel group in the world.

At the same time ,people didn’t give up looking the legendary Shangri-la.Up to the end of this century ,they finally have found---After inspecting and proving on many aspects, people found that Diqing Prefecture ,the only Tibetan region in Yunan, China, has stroking similarity with what’s described in the tale regarding either on natural scenery or people’s way of living.

In Tibetan, Shangri- La means a place of good fortune and luck. Located in the midst of three rivers; the torrential Jinsha, Langcang and Nujiang, Shangri-La is a sacred scenic region with distinguishing features. Scores of years have witnessed the failure of numerous efforts to seek out and pinpoint the exact location of this dreamland. A few years ago, after years of persistent searching and researching, the government of Yunnan Province finally declared the discovery of Shangri-La and the long lost horizon was recovered in Diqing, this stunning prefecture in Yunnan Province.

798

Located in the internationally well-known Beijing 798 Art Zone, 798 Art Center（706 Hall） is the largest Bauhaus hackle hall presently. It features large distance between pails, and high elevation. Original German Bauhaus architectural style is farthest kept here so that a practical and contracted designing idea is perfectly presented.

Inimitable gray vaulted ceiling with the largest elevation of 8.6m, north faced slantwise louvers maintain even and invariable daylight, which is the main feature of Bauhaus hackle hall. The giant vermilion slogans on the ceiling, scrap equipment and apparatus were preserved, history and art agglomerate here and bring us tremendous visual impact. The unique atmosphere for art & cultural activities has been constructed.

Not only can 798 Art Center hold diversified art exhibitions, but also provide space for commercial activities. Many international brands such as Bens, Dior, Hugo Boss, Nike, Mark Cheung etc. have held promotions or press conferences here, which make their product possess creative value.

Moreover, 798 Art Center with the functions of information distribution center of 798 Art Zone can supply the latest exhibition information and the art history of 798 Art Zone for the visitors.

Shenzhen

Shenzhen is one of China''s top tourist destinations, attracting millions of visitors each year. Its pleasant seashore and well-preserved forests have made up for its lack of stately mountains and rivers, and earned it the title of "International Garden City."Another magnet comes from its theme parks, with a great variety of features ranging from folk culture to a retired aircraft carrier. Distinctive sceneries, fabulous shows and stunning experiences: the parks'' charms never seem to fade.

And don't forget this is a modern metropolitan, where high-rise buildings and green space intermingle perfectly. It is a financial center, a transportation hub, and home to many first-rate hotels and restaurants. Here you will never fail to find a cuisine that arouses your appetite and curiosity,For tourists, this is a city of convenience, leisure and endless fun.

Theme Parks in the Overseas Chinese Town A magnet for tour groups, the Overseas Chinese Town (Hua Qiao Cheng) in Nanshan District features four distinctive theme parks sitting side by side. A monorail commutes around the parks in the area

Chinese Folk Culture Villages

Right next to Splendid China, the folk culture park dazzles with the histories and mysteries of the country''s ethnic groups. Scattering around the 180,000-sqm park are 24 villages built in 1:1 ratio, inhabited by real ethnic people who present their traditional arts, customs, languages and cuisines. Traditional culture performances are held there every day. Like Splendid China, the park is also heavily forested.

Happy Valley

This is a place for kids and families. Usually packed on weekends by families, the fun park offers more than 100 attractions ranging from the thrilling Space Shot to the lovely cartoon-themed events. It also holds daily performances of various themes.

Window of the World

Like Splendid China, this 480,000-sqm park features more than 130 miniature replicas of scenic and cultural wonders. The difference is that these are landmarks from all over the world. Here you can find the Golden Gate Bridge and the Niagara Waterfall of the United States, the Kremlin of Russia, Italy''s Pisa Tower, Egyptian pyramids, the Taj Mahal of India and an Eiffel Tower built in 1:3 ratio.The park''s daily dance performance and regular carnival-like events are of great fun. Beautifully illuminated at night, it is also an impressive city scene.

Climb in the Qongyang Festival （Double Ninth Festival）

The traditional Chongyang Festival ,also called the Double Ninth Festival is coming, and do you have any plan for this time ?The 9 th day of the 9 th lunar mounth is the traditional Chongyang Festival in the Chinese history, also it is one of the Chinese festivals in Chinese culture. It usually falls in October .Chong in Chinaese means “double”. Also , as double ninth was pronounced the same as the World to signfy “forever”, both are “Jiu Jiu” , the Chinese ancestors considered it an auspicious day worth celebration. at's why ancient Chinese began to celebrate this festival long time ago.

The custom of ascending a height to avoid epidemics was passed down from long time ago. Therefore, the Double Ninth Festival is also called "Height Ascending Festival". The height people will reach is usually a mountain or a tower. Ancient literary figures have left many poems depicting the activity. Even today, people still swarm to famous or little known mountains on this day.These mountains as follows are the best choices:

Mount Emei

Mount Emei has been regarded as the best supernatural place in the world. When climbing this mountain in the golden season , is in autumn or winter the Yulong Jokul you see ? The sunrise, sunset, the sea of clouds are the beautiful scenery you can enjoy .

Mount Tai

Mount Tai is the top of “the Five Sacred Mountains”, also it is called the No.1 Mountain under Heaven”. The top of Mount Tai you climb,the smaller the world you see. In the Double Ninth Festival ,you will experience the view of “nether—earth—heaven” given by Mount Tai.

Mount Huang

It is one of the great symbols of China together with the Great Wall and the Yellow River. At the same time , it’s a World Natural and Cultural Heritage Site .Choosing Mount Huang, the “Four Extreme Beauties” can give you the different Chongyang Festival.

Apart from three mountains above you can select to get through your festival time, Mount Lu, Mount Hua and Mount Wuyi are also the wisdom choices. Together with your family, having a wonderful Height Ascending Festival.

Zhouzhuang

Situated within Kunshan County-level city, and 30 kilometers southeast of Suzhou .Zhouzhuang is a town in Jiangsu Province.During the Spring and Autumn Period (770BC-476BC), Zhouzhuang was one part of the fief Yaocheng and called Zhenfengli. Afterwards. In 1086 during the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) ,Zhouzhuang got its present name as a memorial of the donor after being donated to Full Fortune Temple by Zhou Digong, a very devout Buddhist. In an area of half a square kilometer (124 acres), 60 percent of the Zhouzhuang's structures were built during the Ming and Qing dynasties, which is from 1368 to 1911.Zhouzhuang is a popular touristic destination. It is one of the most famous water townships in China, noted for its profound cultural background, the well preserved ancient residential houses, the elegant watery views and the strong local colored traditions and customs. It has been called the "Venice of the East".

Hainan Island

As we all know, Hainan is the second largest ocean island and the smallest land province in China. It is different from other provinces, although the scenery in Hainan lacks the grandiosity of the Great Wall in Beijing, the mystery of the Terror-Cotta Warriors in Xi'an and the Yangtz River ,its natural beauty has gained a good reputation among the visitors not only our Chinese people but visitors from all over the world, and has been widely known around the world. People call it "the Oriental Hawaii". Hainan island is situated at south end of China ,Hainan Province also called “Qiong”.Haikou ,the capital of Hainan and Sanya city are where most tourists want to visit. And it occupies an area of 35,000 square kilometers (13,510 square miles). Its administrative regions are Hainan Island, Xisha archipelago, Zhongsha archipelago and Nansha archipelago. Hainan is a multinational region, and there the ethnic villages of Li and Miao are very typical. Meanwhile , Hainan cuisine is very popular all over the world, especially the fresh and delicious seafood. Furthermore, Hainan is famous for their beautiful handicrafts, like shell carvings.It has the mild climate and favorable environment due to its situation , Hainan is regarded as a long life island. The young often travel to Hainan seeking a return to nature and the old would rather live there to enjoy their lives.It is reported that the Korean and Japanese are the main visitors to Hainan ,and I think the time for Hainan tour is very important. Hainan is an ideal place for you to be away from the cold winter. In January and February, the average temperature is 16C to 24C, and 25C to 29C is in July and August. The best time to visit Hainan is between November and March the next year. It's an excellent swimming and bathing place all the year around, and far away from the crowded cities, it is your best choice for relaxation and entertainment.Now you can prepare your Hannan Tour.There are many famous sites you can choose to visit such as: Tianyahaijiao and Dadonghai Beaches, Hairui Tomb, Wugong Temple and some more.If you are boring about the coming of the cold weather, I believe Hainan Tour is a wisdom choice for you .

My first vacation in China ,Guilin

Today,We were going to enjoy the world known scenic spots, “Fubo Hill,Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill” Lily said, proudly.Guilin is a city built inside the mountains, very special in few, narrow roads,lower bulidings in China style. it is likely to find a hill turned a corner, next corner is a bridge and so on. Some of these Hills in distance are naturally, some are man-made sculptures, like the Elephant Trunk Hill, drilling work. These sites constitute a very special beautiful city, Guilin.All of the mountains in Guilin is empty, Lily said that how many mountains in Guilin, so as to holes. This is why so many attractions in Guilin are caves because karst terrain.These kind water soluble rocks formated the landscape here. At noon we went to a roadside restaurant, Lily pointed the Guilin style food, Guilin beer fish, Guilin vegetables and pachyrhizus. Of course they are delicious. So pity that Jeff wasn,t here for he is really like this kind food with beer.September 22Li river to Yangshuo.Li river cruise is really a worthwhile trip, the simple, completely pure, crystal Lijiang River with clear reflection of the Mountains shadow, overlapped mountains in distance, exactly likes travelling in the traditional Chinese painting. Sitting in the cabin, blowing breeze, I really hope that this is a dream, not wake up any more.Around 1:00 pm we arrived at Yangshuo, Yangshuo is like a magnified Bar Street, especially the West Street, fulling of bars with tables outside, menu in English, fluent English speaking staff, small hotels with computers. Westerners sit in twos or threes to chat. An unknown small river runs through the streets. After checked in Ai Yuan hotel in West Street, Lily and Chen drove away, gave us one free day to explore Yangshuo. Excitement is much more than worry, because here are many Westerners and the locals speak English too, I am not afraid to get lost.September 23.Lazy day of sitting in the bar with Christian drinking beer in the morning.Afternoon, we rented a bike,and paid a local guide to guide us the scenic spots around. Unfortunately, the happy time is so short, have to back hotel after finished Yulong River Bamboo rafting.September 24Morning, Lily and Chen picked us from hotel, today's destination is the Dragon's Back terraced fields. To be honest, not really looking forward to the terrace, fear of car sickness on nearly 1 hour mountain roads.Terraced Fields is really the witness of the Chinese hard working people. It is really hard to imagine how these people hewed the forest and planted the rice at the peaks since 600 years’ago, really admire these great work, and perhaps only the Chinese can do such hard work, such as the Great Wall.The food here is also very fragrantLocal ethnic cooking likes to burn the rice and chicken in bamboo.So feeling a little bamboo fragrance in eating. This feeling is very difficult to find in other parts of late.Close to evening, we drive back to Guilin. Very grateful to Lily and Chen, Until we come to the line of the security Check,they left. we were really grateful, for you are such a meticulous and thoughtful service, our vacation was really wonderful and comfort.

the Great Wall

It is said that no one can be regarded as a real man unless he stands on the Great Wall.Thus ,if you have a China Tour, the Great Wall of China can not be missed.The Great Wall ,also known as "Ten-thousand-li Long Wall". Li is the long measurement which equals to half one kilometer .So ,it is called "Wanlichangcheng".It's more than 6000 kilometers from the east to the west, in fact ,the total lenght of the Great Wall is 6350 kilometers.From the east to the west ,it across deserts,over mountains, through valleys till at last it reach the sea.Therefore,it is one of the wonders of the world.It has a long history over twenty centries of the Great Wall. During the Spring and Autumn Period, the first part of it has built,then more walls were put up to defend the borders of the different kingdoms during the Warring States Period. Emperor Qinshihuang who is the first emperor in the history put them together to protect the territories from the invasion of the north.The last rebuild was during the Ming Dynasty in the reign of Emperor Yongle .The Great Wall is wide enough at the top for five horses or ten men to walk side by side.There is a watchtower every one hundred meters,which is for keeping watch and warning .Seen from the sky ,the Great Wall looks like a dragon winding up and down .Our Chinese are the offsprings of the Dragon.
It was difficult to build such a wall in the ancient days without any modern machines.All the work was done by hand.The Great Wall was made not only of stones and earth, but the flesh and blood millions of men .Thousands of men died and were buried under the wall they built.There are many stories about the Great Wall ,one of the famous stories known all over the world is the story about Mengjiang.She waited her husband who were forced to build the Great Wall so long ,her husband's death shocked her hard ,and she cried so bitterly that her tears wept one part of the Great Wall.Today the Great Wall has become a place of interest not only to the Chinese but to people from all over the world. It is the crystallization of the hardworking and wisdom of Chinese people.

Mount Tai

Mount Tai, a typical representative of the Chinese famous traditional mountains, is a mountain with a long history and a special historic status. In 1982, it was up into the list of State key scenic spots and was formally listed in the directory of World Natural and Cultural Heritage in 1987. 　　Mount Tai is located in the east of North China Plain and the middle of Shandong province erecting from the Shandong hills. The prominent peak, Yuhuang peak, is 1545 meters high and locates in east 117.6 degree, north 36.16 degree. The south of Mount Tai is higher than the north. Its south foot of mountain begins from Tai'an city and its north foot of mountain stops in Jinan City, the distance between which is 60kms. Many roads and railways such as Taifei, Taixin, Taining, and Taiji meet in Tai'an city, it is very convenience .Mount Tai has a superior geographic location with abundant water and thermal resources, and its climate belongs to the warm temperate zone half wetness monsoon climate. As regard to its historic position, in the ancient times, Mount Tai is a developed region—— in the lower reaches of the Yellow River. As regard to its cultural position, it is the center of Dongyi culture. And its transportation is more superior. Mount Tai is in a key position where the railway from central plains to Shandong peninsula meets the railway connecting the south and north of the east coast. There are no hills between Mount Tai and the capitals in the ancient times as well as the developed regions. This superior condition leads Mount Tai gain the first position among the Five Famous Mountains in China.

Beijing Opera

There are many art forms among the Chinese culture ,also each has its own characteristics. Beijing Opera is the most popular one .Beijing opera features four main types of performers. Performing troupes often have several of each variety, as well as numerous secondary and tertiary performers. With their elaborate and colorful costumes, performers are the only focal points on Beijing opera's characteristically sparse stage. They utilize the skills of speech, song, dance, and combat in movements that are symbolic and suggestive, rather than realistic. Above all else, the skill of performers is evaluated according to the beauty of their movements. Performers also adhere to a variety of stylistic conventions that help audiences navigate the plot of the production.The layers of meaning within each movement must be expressed in time with music. The music of Beijing opera can be divided into the Xipi and Erhuang styles. Melodies include arias, fixed-tune melodies, and percussion patterns.The repertoire of Beijing opera includes over 1,400 works, which are based on Chinese history, folklore, and, increasingly,contemporary life.In recent years, Beijing opera has attempted numerous reforms in response to sagging audience numbers. These reforms, which include improving performance quality, adapting new performance elements, and performing new and original plays, have met with mixed success. Some Western works have been adopted as new plays, but a lack of funding and an adverse political climate have left Beijing opera's fate uncertain as the form enters the 21st century.

Enjoy Beijing in Its Finest

October is perhaps the most glorious month in Beijing. People in Beijing will half-jokingly tell you there are only two season in the capital - the smoggy, sweltering summer and the dry, bitterly cold winter.It’s really that the temperature jumps wildly in spring letting you wear shorts and T-shirts in a few weeks, meanwhile it drops just as far and as almost as swiftly in the fall. But in between these extremes seasons ,Beijing is blessed with two short but fantastic time. when the city's parks and gardens suddenly turn green and its cherry blossoms and magnolias bloom, is brilliant. However October ,when the weather is not cold ,the leaves on the tree-lined streets turn flaming yellow and the skies are often clear and azure, is even more sublime. The most amazing scenery is the red leaves of maple tree of the Fragrant Hill. You can’t miss it.October is the perfect month for people to wheel out their bikes and go for a recreational spin up and down the capital's broad avenues. Or wander around some of the city's parks - clear blue overhead and views of the western hills are a wonderful complement to lakeside willows. The elusive cool-but-not-too-cool temperature makes strolling a joy.In October it's still nice enough to dine outdoors and it's a great time to sample the full range of Beijing cuisine. It's cool enough that sweat droplets won't be gliding down your face as you dig into a hot pot, but still warm enough that a chilled yoghurt-in-clay pot goes down with a refreshing slurp.Scenery and delicious food will give you the different Beijing, enjoy the finest Beijing ,be in love with her.

the Lige Island in the Lugu Lake

Located in the borderline between Sichuan and Yunnan Province, the Lugu Lake seems like a genuine pearl enchasing in the southwest part of China. It covers more than 50 square kilometers in the altitude of 2690 meters., which is the highest lake in Yunnan Province, also the deepest limnetic lake in China. It is made up of five islands, three bylands and sea-to-bank island with differ shapes and verdure as jade. The Lugu Lake is known as“ the Pearl on the tableland” and “the Oriental Daughter Country”.The Lige island is one of the “Third Penglai Island”,it is the habitat of many rare birds. After rain in Nanlang Autonomous County, the Lugu lake is famous around the world for its beautiful scenery and the maintenance of the unique matriarchal system reserved by the indigenous Mosuo people. Photos taken after the rain show us the picturesque scenery of the Lige island.