2013年10月15日星期二

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






2013年10月9日星期三

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














2013年9月12日星期四

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

2013年9月4日星期三

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

2013年8月27日星期二

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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2013年8月18日星期日

Budget Hotels for 114th Canton Fair 2013 Attendee

The 114th Canton Fair 2013 is approaching in Guanghzou city China. It is a very big business event when thousands of businessmen from around the world attend the fair. Its host city - Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, is one of the largest and most prosperous cities in southern China, which offers budget hotels with attractive accommodation facilities to travelers at low tariff. Among the many, the following three budget hotels could be on your list, all the hotels offer free shuttle buses between the hotel and canton fair.

1 Bai Gong Hotel

It is a budget hotel of medium size. The hotel has been serving travelers from all over the world for more than 70 years. Bai Gong Hotel insists the tenet of high quality service and reasonable price and keeps on offering satisfactory services to domestic and overseas guest.

It is very convenient for transportation, shopping and entertainment. Baigong hotel is located near the beautiful Pear River, with 40 kilometers to Baiyun airport and 5 kilometers to railway station. The nearby shopping center Shangxiajiu Lu Pedestrian Street and Beijing Road provide various choices for enjoyable shopping experience.

Redecorated in 2004, the Baigong hotel provides nice and clean accommodation with a total of 141 guest rooms. The hotel also provides various entertainment facilities including beauty salon, sauna & massage, night club and karaoke. Fucheng restaurant on the second floor serve the guests with traditional Canton dishes.

2 Paco Business Hotel Guangzhou Tianhe Branch

Paco Business Hotel Tianhe Branch, belongs to a business hotel chain, located in the thrilling CBD area of Guangzhou Tianhe District. With three minute walk to Grandview Mall, Tee Mall, Book Center, Computer Center and Grandbuy Mall, the hotel faces to Tai Koo Hui (a shopping mall gathering world-class luxurious products). Just 10 meters far away from Exit A of Metro Station Shi Pai Qiao, Paco hotel is standing on the metro station, enjoying a very strategic location. There is a 24 hour C-Store on the first floor, and a restaurant on the sixth floor. Behind the hotel, a food street gathers delicious cuisines from other places of china.

This well-designed hotel, with an elegant environment, has a total of 128 new rooms. All rooms share comfort beddings, central air conditioning system, 24-hour hot water supply, LCD TV, free domestic dialing and free Internet access. With good location, complete facilities and refined services, Paco Hotel is an ideal place for your business trip, shopping and traveling.

3. Colorful Days Hotel Guangzhou


Colorful Days Hotel Guangzhou enjoys a prime location. It is only 5 minutes walking distance to metro station, and takes only 15 minutes by car to Canton Fair Pazhou Complex, 6 minutes to East railway station, 40 minutes to Baiyun international airport. The back of Colorful Days Hotel Guangzhou is a big courtyard with 70% greenbelt, eyes of guests will be full of green grass and trees. Nearby bar street and exotic restaurants are there for your relaxation and enjoyment during your stay.

Useful Resource:  Canton Fair Agency &  Guangzhou Hotels Booking

2013年8月6日星期二

For Those Who Is Going To Attend 114th Canton Fair


The 114th Canton Fair is coming soon. Since the fair is really big event for all the global businessmen, so in this article, let's talk things about the 114th Canton Fair.
canton fair



Canton Fair Background
Well known as Canton fair, China Import and Export Fair has been held biannually in Guangzhou every spring and autumn since 1957. It was regarded as the largest scale, the highest level trading event around the world, which attracts thousands of exhibitors and purchasers every year. Now, it has been the most important platform for exhibitors to sell their products, and purchasers to import commodities from China.

114th Canton Fair Schedule

Phase 1 (Oct.15 - 19, 2013)

    — Electronics & Household
       Electrical Appliances
    — Lighting Equipment
    — Vehicles & Spare Parts
    — Machinery
    — Hardware & Tools
    — Building Materials
    — Chemical Products
    — International Pavilion

Phase 2 (Oct.23 - 27, 2013)
   — Consumer Goods
   — Gifts
   — Home Decorations

Phase 3 (Oct.31-Nov.4, 2013)

    — Textiles & Garments
    — Shoes
    — Office Supplies, Cases &
       Bags, and Recreation
       Products
    — Medicines, Medical
       Devices and Health
       Products
    — Food
    — International Pavilion

Venue:  China Import and Export Fair (Pazhou) Complex

Qualification of Applicants and Exhibits:
1 Applicants shall be the companies legally registered over 3 years (including 3 years) by eligible law in any country or region other than mainland China. Copy of the Company Registration Certificate (with company stamp) or other valid certificates shall be submitted. If the Company Registration Certificate is non-English or non-Chinese version, English or Chinese translation is required.

2 Exhibits shall fall into "The Exhibits Category (International Pavilion) of the 114th Session of China Import and Export Fair".

3 Exhibits shall be produced in any country or region other than mainland China. Certificate of Origin shall be submitted.

4 In view of traditional way of negotiating against samples, the exhibitors of Int'l Pavilion of Canton Fair shall be the manufacturers and traders who are in the position to provide the qualified Certificate of Origin for the actual and tangible goods. Any intermediary in any form is not allowed to set up in the Int'l Pavilion. (Resource by: www.cantontradefair.com)

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