Winter Wonderland - Jiuzhaigou Valley

If you ask me where is the most beautiful winter land i have been, i will tell you Jiuzhaigou Valley, with no doubt. Jiuzhaigou is a very popular travel destination in China for its dreamlike scenery and abundant natural resources, be crowned as "Wonderland on Earth". 

Jiuzhaigou in winter is particularly peaceful, and poetic. Winter transforms the appearance of the Jiuzhaigou landscapes, to a winter wonderland of trees and mountains wrapped in white, waterfalls and lake surfaces are smooth and glittering, ice covers the lakes and hangs from the waterfalls. Jiuzhaigou in winter is truly a paradise for photographers, the carnival atmosphere adds to both the natural and cultural charm of Jiuzhaigou. If you go in the winter, just prepare well for the chilly cold conditions. >> Chengdu Tour

Shapotou, One of the Most Beautiful Desserts in China

Shapotou was picked as one of the most beautiful places in China by Chinese National Geography, and also be picked as one of China top10 fun place.

Shapotou, situated in Zhongwei County, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, lies on the north bank of the Yellow River where it crosses the southeastern border of the Tengger Desert. It is famous for desert ecological management and its tourism resorces, is an amazing place where desert, grassland, mountains and the yellow river meet. 

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Huangshan - Best Place to See in Autumn

There are people said "If you have not been Huangshan in autumn, you will never know  how breathtaking view it has", and there also some people said " If you have not seen the autumn Huangshan, you will never know there are such spectacular beautiful senery exists in the world". Believe or not, you will have your view through these pictures.

Brief Introduction of Huangshan:
Huangshan, also named Yellow Mountain, located in Anhui province, China.
Reputed as the Most Fantastic Mountain under Heaven.
Featuring fantastic Oddly-shaped Pines and Rocks, Colorful Sea of Clouds and Hot Springs.
 >> Tour Guide to Huangshan Mountain

Open History's Door, Walk into The Last China Emperor's Life

Puyi, the last Emperor of China, the final ruler of the Qing Dynasty and the Emperor of Manchukuo.

Puyi

 In December 1908, due to both of the Emperor Guangxu and Empress Dowager Cixi got serious sick, Puyi was Chosen by Empress Dowager Cixi on her deathbed as the emperor of Qing Dynasty when he was only 2 years and 10 months old. Titled the Xuantong Emperor.

Aged 19 in 1924, with China in turmoil, he escaped to the international settlement at Tientsin to take shelter in the welcoming arms of the Japanese. Japanese found a use for him and, when they took control of Manchuria in 1931, they proclaimed Pu Yi as Emperor of Manchukuo.

On March 8, 1932, Puyi moved his government to Changchun city, and the place in the picture is where he lived as a Japanese puppet for next 13 years - Manchurian Imperial Palace. >> Chinatourguide.com

Jixi Building

 

 

 

 

Jixi Building Interior

Jixi Building -  the Russian-style private living quarters for the Emperor and his immediate family.

Tongde Hall - the largest and most impressive of the buildings in the palace, and has the most luxurious interior decoration.

Tongde Hall

                        
Qinmin Building -  Puyi's office building.
                                                 

Qinmin Building

 

                       
Huaiyuan Building - where Puyi worshipped his ancestral portraits and memorial tablets.
                                

Huaiyuan Building

                               

Imperial Garden

Where to Eat Dim Sum in Guangzhou

Guangzhou is famous for its snack foods, or dim sum (a style of Cantonese food prepared as small bite-sized or individual portions of food traditionally served in small steamer baskets or on small plates.), which are a part of the city’s culture. There are some traditional dim-sums in tea houses and Cantonese restaurants which are the must-eat dim-sums in Yum cha. Yum Cha, means "drinking tea", is an integral part of the culinary culture of Guangdong Province, is an opportunity for families gathers to chat and eat dim sum and drink Chinese tea.


In Guangzhou, there are quite a lot of restaurants offering Dim Sum, some of them will be a little bit expensive. If you care the price, here are the some having commonly good reviews by Chinese and also not expensive.

Panxi Restaurant (泮溪酒家)
Add: 151 Longjin Xi Lu, Liwan District, Guangzhou, China
荔湾区龙津西路151号

Tao Tao Ju (陶陶居酒家)
Add: No.20 Dishifu Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou, China
荔湾区第十甫路20号

Nan Yuan Jiu Jia (南园酒家)
Add: 142 Qianjin Lu (Rd), Guangzhou
海珠区前进路142号

You may need: Guangzhou Travel Agency;   Guangzhou Hotel Booking

2 Days Chimelong Resort Trip

Located in Panyu District, Guangzhou, 30mins from the downtown Guangzhou, Chimelong Resort is one of the world class amusement kingdom in China. It is mainly composed of Chimelong Paradise, Chimelong International Circus, Chimelong Water Park and Xiangjiang Safari Park.

Chimelong Paradise is the model of all new generation amusement parks in China. It has 70 top international fun park rides such as the world’s largest Pendulum, a roller coaster included in the Guinness World Records book, and the Motor roller coaster, which has won a world amusement gold medal. Chimelong International Circus adhere to the great idea of gathering the best form circuses around the world. Xiangjiang Safari Park is the biggest safari theme park in Asia, with 460 species of wild animals. It provides a place for the visitors to drive through the park to see these rare animals. >> Guangzhou Tour

The 3 Best French Restaurants in Guangzhou

Guangzhou, the host city of Canton Fair, China's biggest trade show. Thousands of businessmen would come to the city for trading. If you are the French looking for authentic French food in Guangzhou, here are the places make you just feel like at home.

Le Saint-Tropez French Restaurant & Bar (法国紫色餐厅）
Add: No.1 Jianshe 6 Malu, Guangzhou 510001, China

If you are a fans of French food, Le Saint-Tropez is must to visit place for you in Guangzhou. Le Saint-Tropez is a French resto-bar offering French staples such as steak-frites, and rack of lamb, as well as some tasty desserts, including crepes. In the evening, Tropez transforms into an impressive bar and lounge with plenty of draft beer choices, cocktails, and local Djs.

Orient Express French restaurant （火车头法国西餐厅）
Add: No.1 North Shamian Street, Shamian Island, Guangzhou, China

Orient Express is a french restaurant under french management. The cuisine is real and authentic French, and is not an approximate interpretation as is often the case in China at “western”, “French” or “Italian” restaurants. The restaurant has a large beautiful garden for outdoor dining. It also has a main dining room and two train wagons in the garden for romantic dining.

Jardin d'Olive (橄榄园法国乡村小厨)
Add: Room101,No.48 West Tiyu Road, Tianhe District Dongcheng District, Guangzhou, China

Jardin d'Olive is a casual small, romantic and French restaurant in the heart of Tianhe, providing an intimate dining atmosphere as well excellent traditional French dishes. It's known for its wide selection of fresh meats and seafood, salads, pizzas, and calzones.


Useful Resouces: Guangzhou Tour Guide;  Canton Fair;  Guangzhou Hotel Booking

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