The roof of the world is back on the tourist itinerary with China reopening Tibet to foreign tourists three months after violent riots rocked this Himalayan region. A note on the tourism bureau's web site announcing the lifting of the ban states...
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Now it is the turn of China to register its name in the race of famous buildings and construction of new and different designed structures. The architecture group, Atkin has uniquely designed and constructed water filled quarry in Songjiang, China...
France has been transported to China, with the Eiffel Tower and Even Napoleon Bonaparte. No, I am not rumbling...tourists visiting the renowned snow carving festival in the Sun Island in Harbin, a city in northeast China, would feel just that.
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It is the most renowned and looked for global contest that celebrates individual and team athletic excellence. Preparations of the next edition of Olympics, scheduled to take place in Beijing from August 14-24, 2008 is starting to get underway. In a...
Who says ‘Living in caves’ was outdated? The phrase that suggests that you are not in sync with the times, took a new meaning when a cave was literally transformed into a school.
Mid-Cave Primary School is aptly named so because it lies in...
Chinese heritage workers declared that they have discovered well-preserved frescoes about 2,000 years old in East China's Shandong province.
Painted with blue, green, black and red hues, the frescoes were found on the walls of a tomb at an old...
Impressed by the splendid architecture of Sydney Opera House, Australia or Canary Islands, Spain? Get ready for yet another magnificent architecture that will put you in awe. I bet, once you see this eye-catching architectural marvel, you’ll stand...
Wish to take a stomach-dropping ride in the highest and heaviest outdoor elevator in the world? If yes, then you’ll have to head to China. Claimed to be the world's tallest glass elevator, Bailong Elevator is built onto the side of a huge cliff in...
Dong villages are best known for their wind and rain bridges. Chengyang Bridge also known as Yongji Bridge or Panlong Bridge is one of the best wind and rain bridges in China. Completely made of wood and stone, it is the largest wind and rain bridge...
Few days back I wrote about a unique guitar-shaped house and a swimming pool. Now the music lovers have come up with piano-shaped building. Surely, the designer of the building is a music lover! Right? The picture above shows a beautiful...
It would not be wrong, if I say that people forget their responsibilities once they are out on a journey. No one seems to avoid nuclear waste or respect the rules and values of other places. But apparently China is playing it safe. The new guidelines...
The popular UNESCO World Heritage tourist attraction and the masterpiece of nature, Huangshan Mountain is renowned for its beauty and attracts millions of visitors each year. This scenic peak is getting blemished because of a large number of...
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Artists in China are witnessing a major shift - from art to tourism. Their work is becoming an amalgamation of food and art. They are actually emerging as restaurateurs. South Silk Road, Qu Nar and Tian Xia Yan are the finest...
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Asia is becoming the second largest tourism destination in the world, second only to Europe. One such place that is drawing more and more tourists is China. Within a decade, this fascinating place is expected to top the list of the...
China is shooting for the Guiness Book of World Records with the world's largest restroom which has been recently opened in a southwestern Chinese city, Chong Qing.
It’s a porcelain palace that features an Egyptian facade, soothing music and...
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