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02nd October 2009
“The Plum Garden Carved Stone” reads the 1.5 ton stone worked by the Garden’s previous owner Rong Desheng, which stands majestically at the entrance to one of China’s most enchanting attractions. Situated at the foot of Hun Hill, this extraordinar... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye02nd October 2009
“The Plum Garden Carved Stone” reads the 1.5 ton stone worked by the Garden’s previous owner Rong Desheng, which stands majestically at the entrance to one of China’s most enchanting attractions. Situated at the foot of Hun Hill, this extraordinar... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye02nd October 2009
Although time constantly changes the way a place can look and feel, one thing that emerges through the ages and manages to tell a story of its own is its cuisine. Past down through the generations with its own blends that’s what Shanghai cuisine is all... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye24th September 2009
Famed for being a metropolitan financial centre and one of Asia’s most highly developed states, it is easy to forget that Hong Kong with its rich history of both Chinese and Colonial settlers also offers visitors a chance to delve into the remarkable cu... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye23rd September 2009
Set in the town of Hohhot, in inner Mongolia the Da Zhao Temple also known as the Yikezhao Temple, is a popular attraction in this part of the world. Being the city’s largest temple, it boasts of many murals and structures.
The Buddhist Monastery act... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye23rd September 2009
Set in the town of Hohhot, in inner Mongolia the Da Zhao Temple also known as the Yikezhao Temple, is a popular attraction in this part of the world. Being the city’s largest temple, it boasts of many murals and structures.
The Buddhist Monastery act... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye23rd September 2009
Set in the town of Hohhot, in inner Mongolia the Da Zhao Temple also known as the Yikezhao Temple, is a popular attraction in this part of the world. Being the city’s largest temple, it boasts of many murals and structures.
The Buddhist Monastery act... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye08th September 2009
Located underneath Mount Yongning around 15 kilometers west of the Count Yi, in Province Hebei, Qing Tombs is a burial ground of emperors who lived during the Qing Dynasty. The beautiful surroundings, elegant craft work and the cultural value attracts man... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye05th September 2009
Hong Kong is a highly modern city and a global financial center that draws visitors to its shores from all around the globe for both business and leisure.
With mostly a modern feel to the city, while in Hong Kong a good place to learn more about the es... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye21st August 2009
Beijing Zoo, located towards the west of the Second Ring Road, is a place where you can see giant pandas, elephants, Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkeys and white-lipped deer. They are all kept in a beautiful garden which is designed according to Chinese ar... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye21st August 2009
In the Lam Tsuen region of Tai Po District sits the Tin Hau Temple flanked by two lofty banyan trees, more popularly known as the Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees. It is a sacred site frequented by both locals and tourists, especially during the Chinese New Year. ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye19th August 2009
Open for public visits as the ‘Longhua Park’, the Longhua Pagoda and Temple area attracts large numbers of tourists both local and international. Positioned towards the southwest region of the city, Longhua Pagoda and Temple was built in 274 AD.
The... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye23rd July 2009
Visitors to the city of Wuhan should definitely take the time to explore the historically famous Yellow Crane Tower. Considered to be the symbol of Wuhan, this unique structure lies along the border of the Yangtze River and is recognized as one of the fou... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye07th July 2009
The most important Hoklo temple is Thian Hock Keng that is devoted to Matsu, a Taoist goddess for the sea and guardian of each and every seaman. There is also a Buddhist temple which is in honor of Kuan Yin which is the bodhisattva of compassion. Chinese ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye19th June 2009
Of the three most famous temples, the Kun Iam temple comes in at number one. Its history goes back to the 1600s and borrows unique architectural tweaks from the Ming dynasty. It’s also famous because it is the place where the first Sino American treaty ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye17th June 2009
Cheongsam or Qipao in Chinese comes from a form of very old clothing of the Manchu ethnic group. In the olden times, it usually referred to the kind of long gowns worn by the people of Mongolia or Manchuria. During the reign of the Qing Dynasty, there wer... Read >
Author: Robert Bell05th June 2009
China is renowned for its rich heritage, culture and history, as well as for being a country spiritually enriched with their own authentic religion – Taoism (also known as Daoism).
Taoism was originally the school of philosophy founded by Lao Zi –... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye04th June 2009
Considered as the only other royal palace to be found in China after the mammoth Forbidden Palace, Shenyang Imperial Palace is no exception with its magnificent architecture so typically Chinese with its dragon sculptures and tiered roofs. Stretching over... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye03rd June 2009
The He Xiangning Art Museum is located in Shenzhen and operates between 10 am to 6 pm, on Tuesday through to Sunday. On Friday’s, entrance to the museum is free and contemporary artworks are on display. The He Xiangning Art Museum is China’s 2nd nati... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye02nd June 2009
There are three world famous temples in Macau; and Lin Fung Temple is one of them. The other two are A-Ma Temple and Kun lam Temple.
Originally named as Tianfei Temple, Lin Fung Temple was built during the famous Ming Dynasty. The architectural design of... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye14th May 2009
Chinese people began to domesticate wild duck two thousand years ago, but European people did not do that. Instead, they domesticated the goose very early.
As China had specialized in producing duck for thousands of years, this fowl became a special p... Read >
Author: lilichinese12th May 2009
The exceptional Barra Temple is devoted to the fortune teller Ma Zu who lived during the famous Song Dynasty. Ma Zu lived in Putian in the Fujian Province. The temple is known in various names such as Tianhou Temple, Zhongjue Buddhist Temple and Juehai T... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye12th May 2009
The Classical Gardens of Suzhou is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage is one of Suzhou’s major tourist attractions. The gardens aim to recreate a natural environment in a miniature scale. The Classical Gardens of Suzhou are a combination of ponds, bridge... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye12th May 2009
For coin collectors all around the globe, one of the most extraordinary reveals that may ever be obtained in the market today are old rare Chinese silver coins. For one thing, you don't usually find rare Chinese coins from different dynasties in the local... Read >
Author: Christina Goldman11th May 2009
This article is about the China vacations and you can find some useful information in it if you are planning your China vacations now.
Xiangshan ( means Fragrant Hill in Chinese ) Mountain is also called "Jingyiyuan". It is located in the west of the H... Read >
Author: Shane Lee08th April 2009
Towards the south of the Island of Xiamen stands the Hulishan Fortress. This structure was an important element in protecting the country against the Japanese during 1900 to 1937.
The fortress was constructed in 1890 and consists of a magazine, barrack... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye04th April 2009
Puppet Emperor Palace and Exhibition Hall also known as the Museum of Imperial Palace of Manchu State is situated in the north-eastern corner of Changchun. Formed by the Imperial Japanese Army, the palace was created as the official residence of Puyi who ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye03rd April 2009
It is a well-known fact that next to plain water, the most popular drink on earth is tea. In China, almost every aspect of the growing and production of traditional teas is controlled. The Chinese drink green teas and some oolongs without milk, and black... Read >
Author: Jonas Smith02nd April 2009
Kowloon Walled City Park has remained as one of Hong Kong's historic parks which house some of Hong Kong’s heritage buildings. This park has witnessed several changes due to the political instability that Hong Kong experienced. Kowloon Walled City Park ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye30th March 2009
If you travel to Beijing you must definitely visit :
1.The Great Wall Of China
The Great Wall of China is a series of stone and earthen fortifications in China, built, rebuilt, and maintained between the 5th century BC and the 16th century to protect t... Read >
Author: chinaguides13th March 2009
China has developed a reputation as a dynamic and fascinating backpacking destination. The country's biggest metropolis is a popular stop for travelers. Great facilities such as inexpensive Shanghai hostels add to the appeal.
Old Shanghai
Upon arriva... Read >
Author: Paul Scottyn11th March 2009
The success story of Chinese tea is approximately 4,700 years old. Legend has it that Chinese Emperor Shen-Nung was extremely health-conscious, for which reason he had his water boiled before drinking it.
In spite of the vast number of tea varieties, t... Read >
Author: Chinese Tea01st March 2009
Located in Guangzhou, the Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family is both a divine place of worship and an imperative place for academics. This astounding temple was built in memory of the Chen people of Guangdong Province in the Qing Dynasty.
The temple ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye28th February 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Nowal Khan
Georgetown heritage site is declared as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites last July 7, 2008 along with the town of Melaka. This was made possible by showcasing a great example of multicultural town deeply embedded wit... Read >
Author: Nowal23rd January 2009
With a history that spans four hundred years Cuandixia Village is an ideal place to spend ones vacation. The Cuandixia Village is situated within Zhaitang Town, Mentougou District, which is approximately ninety kilometres (or 31.3 miles) away from central... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye06th January 2009
Constructed around the year 1777, Prince Gong’s Mansion is a significant landmark in Beijing being one of the largest and best locations depicting the Qing Dynasty era. Located north of Shichahai the mansion is not only a landmark of beauty and architec... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye29th December 2008
The first road to be built in Kowloon, following the cease of the Qing Dynasty, Nathan Road is the prime walkthrough that centres around the dining and shopping culture manifested in Hong Kong. A favourite tourist attraction, the road is inhabited by seri... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye30th October 2008
The temple, built on Hollywood Road in 1847, is dedicated to the God of Literature, Man Cheung, and the God of War, Kwan Yu. They are two of the most worshipped gods in Ancient China, and based on the Cantonese words for literature, man, and for war, mo, ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye13th October 2008
The Erdaoqiao Bazaar in the center of Urumqi, capital of west China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has been a trading hub for goods from all over Central Asia since it was set up 130 years ago in the late Qing Dynasty.
In 2002, the Urumqi ... Read >
Author: jackyluo26th September 2008
From the middle of the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty, the Forbidden City was the imperial palace of the Chinese. The city is situated in the center of Beijing and shelters the Palace Museum. The Emperor and his family had used it as their ho... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye26th September 2008
Singapore’s oldest and most significant Hokkien temple is the Thian Hock Keng Temple. Also known as Tianfu Gong or the Temple of Heavenly Happiness, it is divided into two parts, the main being dedicated to Matsu, the Taoist goddess of the sea and prote... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye26th September 2008
From the middle of the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty, the Forbidden City was the imperial palace of the Chinese. The city is situated in the center of Beijing and shelters the Palace Museum. The Emperor and his family had used it as their ho... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye25th September 2008
The Feast of the Drunken Dragon has an interesting history. Legend has it that during the Qing Dynasty, villagers of mainland China were attacked with a plague. They called upon the Buddha to protect them, by parading a large statue of the Buddha through ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye08th September 2008
The traditional Chinese temple, Man Mo Temple, is to be found on Hollywood Road in Hong Kong from 1847. This temple also, like other Man Mo temples in China, is dedicated to Gods that represent many legends and beliefs of people. They are the two most ven... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye01st September 2008
Shadow puppet play is an antique and traditional art in China.The old Beijing called it Donkey Shadow Puppet.During thousands of years,it gave our ancestors a great amount of happiness.It belongs to puppet play not only,also a kind of genuine craft.Shadow... Read >
Author: Mary 09th July 2008
The Temple of the Jade Buddha is located in a modern and busy area of Shanghai. The location itself creates a contrast; China’s most venerated and historic Buddha statue is housed in a backdrop of modern development. This is the story of modern China wh... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye20th June 2008
Despite the long history of the Cold War and all the mystique of the cloak and dagger operations, Beijing is now a terrific holiday destination for families. As a group traveling together, each individual from the children to the grandparents will find so... Read >
Author: Orson Johnson11th June 2008
Cruising down the Lijiang River, you will be amazed by the striking beauty of thousands of mountain peaks towering over the river from far and near, retreating and fading quickly as the boat moves on. This area was called the Grotesque Peak Villag... Read >
Author: tcmadvisory01st April 2008
Bei Hai Park in Beijing, China is a 1000 year old imperial park with beautifully laid out gardens, waterways and monuments. It is located northwest of the Forbidden City in Beijing. Initially built in the 10th century, it is a typical Chinese garden. Prio... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye04th March 2008
Wangfujing, located at the heart of Beijing, is a seven hundred year old commercial street which is home to a wide variety of shops and boutiques. These shops provide a variety of brands, both local and internationally famous. It is considered a historica... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye12th February 2008
China is a vast and sprawling land home to countless groups each with its own culture and traditions. But for all its diversity, certain threads run through China's long history - dragons, jade, silk, porcelain, to name a few. To examine the facets of Chi... Read >
Author: Richard Greaves12th February 2008
With history and culture as old as civilization itself, China is as complex as the DNA code of each of the 1.3 billion (and counting) Chinese populating the earth. Hence, we will not attempt on a crash course of the Chinese menu, but we will have a taste ... Read >
Author: Steve Kevin27th February 2007
Mt. Huangshan commonly known as the Yellow Mountains is one the famous mountains in China. Located in Anhui province, a neighboring town to Hangzhou and Shanghai, the Yellow Mountain extends across Shexian, Yixian, Taiping and Xiuning. It was formerly kno... Read >
Author: Lola08th February 2007
There is something unique about China and that is what travelers are curious about. China is not just a country; it is a different world entirely with a distinctive culture, long history and interesting people.
Patience is truly a virtue when you travel ... Read >
Author: Lola
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