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Tibet leader

Overview:Tibet, nestled between the Himalayas in the south and the Kunlun Shan in the north, conjures images of blue skies, flapping prayer flags and red-cheeked Tibetan monks. Tibetans have survived for thousands of years in the harshest environments – physical and political. A visit to Tibet is not a walk in the park, but proper preparation combined with a healthy attitude for the rustic will make any visitor to Tibet fall in love with the place.Location:Tibet is officially called the ...

Shanghai for Free

You can take a look at the number of small white stickers with new prices in the menus to know that Shanghai is an increasingly expensive city. But there is still much to do here, and free you just have to know what they are able to benefit from them. Most of Shanghai's parks do not charge entry fees (some do not, usually 5-20rmb). Parks are a great way to observe and even participate in the Chinese culture. Folks head ...

Lunar Calendar & Zodiac

The Lunar Calendar: Chinese lunar calendar is based on the cycles of the moon. The Chinese calendar counts years in cycles sixty years. Every year, the label consists of two parts. The first part is the heavenly stem is one of the five elements. The second part of the earthly branch is one of the twelve animals (zodiac) sign. Equation is five times the amount of twelve sixty, or one cycle of the Chinese calendar. Five elements: There are five ...

A Short History of Shanghai

Unlike many cities in China with a long and varied history, the history of Shanghai is quite short. The British opened a concession in Shanghai after the Opium War and turn on the evolution of Shanghai. Once a small fishing village on the edge of the murky waters of the Huang Pu River, has become one of the most modern and sophisticated cities in the world. The British established a concession by treaty forced the Qing Dynasty after China lost ...

Glass Market

Two floors of a shopping complex of eyeglasses and sunglasses. You can go with or without prescription. Opticians make your eyes on the ground and within one day (or one week, if the recipe is complex), you will have a new pair of glasses. Why go? Because you pay a fraction of the price your home. Taxi or Metro Line 1 – Shanghai Railway Station stop (上海 火车站). The glasses market mall is across from the intersection of the southern ...

Luxury hotels in Shanghai

First JW MarriottThe JW Marriott Tomorrow Square is the most futuristic name and is housed in the most futuristic building in Puxi (Shanghai, east of the river). Towering above the People's Square, JW Marriott commanding views over the city. Their Mandara Spa is an Eastern retreat in itself and a necessary luxury after a long flight. Boasting one of the few outdoor pools in Shanghai, it also has a very good gym. With all of the usual five-star amenities, is ...

Squat toilet

The toilet "Western" is making inroads in China and in major cities and airports, you will find some of them in the row of toilets in the bathroom. However, there are still many and lots and lots of squat potties and can not be an adventure. It's not as difficult as it sounds, but you should know what you're getting before you go … Here's how: tissue package. Before you even leave the hotel, make sure you got the toilet ...

The study of Kung Fu

Legend tells of a legendary warrior whose kung fu skills were the stuff of legend. (Quote: Po, Kung Fu Panda, 2008) I often get questions about where is best to study Kung Fu. Many students perceived that voice to the Shaolin Temple, the cradle of traditional Chinese Kung Fu, it makes more sense. But after talking with some people who have studied in and outside China, going to master the art of Shaolin Kung Fu can not be the best ...

Money Guide

So how do you manage your money and foreign exchange market during your trip to China? When I was younger, was a traveler's check the way to go. You held the small number different from controls themselves and do not worry. You can spend them anywhere – even at home if you do not use them. Simple. These days, with the global network, ATM and credit cards, traveler's checks are no longer a necessity. Read below to understand everything you ...

Halloween in China

Halloween is essentially a trip West and has a long history, originally celebrated by the Celts to commemorate the dead. Halloween as we know the U.S. is a holiday for fun and parties, dressing in costumes, trick or treating and pumpkin decorating. Unlike Christmas, where non-religious traditions have crossed the Pacific, Halloween is really a non-event for the Chinese. You could see pumpkins or gourds decorated storefronts and grocery stores selling Western products could stock a few sweets, but you ...