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  • Fujian - Hotels & Accommodation

    The Top 15 Xiamen Hotels

    January 14, 2016 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    These hotels in Xiamen are picked based on their visitor reviews, location, suitability for a foreign guest and value. Xiamen is a beautiful coastal city in Fujian Province, a city I really enjoyed especially the island, Gulangyu, and also heading inland to Yongding to visit the Hakka Tulou buildings. Hotel…

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    Conquering Southern China – the Documentary

    January 14, 2016 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    In this documentary series, the two vloggers ride their hand built 125cc bikes from Huizhou in Guangdong Province to Kunming in Yunnan Province. Along the way they tackle the toughest roads, meet fascinating locals, try weird food and witness breathtaking landscapes; it’s China like you’ve never seen it before. According…

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    Hong Kong - Hotels & Accommodation

    The Top 15 Hotels in Central, Hong Kong

    January 13, 2016 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    Central is the financial heart of Hong Kong, featuring not only the business district but also numerous attractions such as the Peak Tram, Hollywood Road, the Mid Level Escalators, world famous shopping and more. JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong 5-star hotel Area: Central District, Hong Kong Sitting at top the…

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    Hotels & Accommodation - Shenzhen

    The Top 15 Hotels in Shenzhen, China

    January 13, 2016 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    Hotels are chosen based on suitability, overall value, star rating, location and visitor reviews. Shenzhen was a city that I spent a lot of time in, living there for more than two years. It’s convenient, with it’s metro system, and offers a lot of western comforts. It is mainly visited…

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  • Hong Kong - Hotels & Accommodation

    The Top 15 Luxury Hotels in Hong Kong

    January 12, 2016 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    The Top 15 luxury hotels in Hong Kong based on location, value, star rating and most importantly, visitor reviews. Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel 5-star hotel Area: Wan Chai, Hong Kong Featuring an award-winning restaurant overlooking Victoria Harbour. It’s a Marriott Luxury & Lifestyle Hotel in Hong Kong, on…

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  • Hotels & Accommodation - Shanghai

    Shanghai’s Most Amazing Five Star Hotels

    January 12, 2016 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    If you’re looking for the most amazing hotels in Shanghai, then look no more. Here are the most stunning, highest rated, five-star hotels in central Shanghai. These are my picks for the best of the best. This list is shared with GoShopShanghai.com here the top five-star hotels in Shanghai.  …

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    Hotels & Accommodation - Jiangsu

    The Top 15 Hotels in Nanjing

    January 12, 2016 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    These Nanjing Hotels are chosen based on central location, overall value, visitor reviews and suitability for foreigner guests. Nanjing is the capital of Jiangsu, it’s an ancient city yet it is also a modern metropolis. It’s main attractions include Zhonghua Gate, the Mausoleum of Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, Presidential Palace, the…

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    Guangdong - Guangzhou - Hotels & Accommodation

    The Top 15 Hotels in Guangzhou

    January 11, 2016 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    These Guangzhou hotels are selected based on proximity to the city center, visitor ratings, overall value and suitability for foreign visitors. Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong, and in all respects, a mega-city with population exceeding 9 million. Popular attractions include Yuexiu Park, Canton Tower, Ancestral Temple of the Chen…

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  • From the Web

    People skate on frozen Kunming Lake of Summer Palace

    January 11, 2016 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    People skate on the frozen surface of Kunming Lake at Summer Palace in Beijing, capital of China, Jan 10, 2016. — Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily

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  • Hotels & Accommodation - Macau

    The Top 15 Macau Hotels

    January 10, 2016 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    The city is of course famous for it’s casinos but also for it’s Portuguese heritage. It’s a place I quite enjoy visiting, a fusion of cultures and much more. Macau is a must visit, and here’s the top 15 hotel options based on visitor reviews and overall value. Casa Real…

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  • Guangdong - Hotels & Accommodation

    The Top 10 Hotels in Foshan, Guangdong (inc Lecong and Shunde)

    January 9, 2016 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    These Foshan Hotels are ranked and chosen based on their suitability for foreigners, their locations and by the reviews of previous guests. Foshan is a famous industrial city in Guangdong, located south of Guangzhou. Foshan is the ancestral home for overseas Chinese including it’s most well known, Li Xiaolong (Bruce…

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  • From the Web

    Three stories make Central China’s Hunan heard in the US

    January 7, 2016 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    A seed, an academy and a movie, carrying three stories of Central China’s Hunan province recently traveled across the ocean to land in the US. — Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily

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  • Guangdong - Hotels & Accommodation

    The Top 10 Hotels in Dongguan [inc. Top Ten Attractions, Transport and district guide]

    January 7, 2016 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    Heading to Dongguan for business or for sight-seeing? Here are my picks for the top ten places to stay in the area, plus the top ten things to see and do. The city is located between Shenzhen and Guangzhou and is renowned as an industrial region being home to many…

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    Inside: A China Hoverboard Factory

    January 7, 2016 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    Some months back, while in Shenzhen, I had the opportunity to visit an Electric Balance Scooter factory, or if you like, Hoverboard factory. A lot of the LED factories, e-cigarette factories in Shenzhen are located in the sub-districts, such as Shajing which is where we headed. Now, when the word…

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  • Living in China

    2016 China Holiday Dates

    January 6, 2016 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    Here are the unconfirmed dates for public holidays in China, 2016. Holiday Name Statutory Days of Holiday 2016 Date 2016 Day of the Week 2016 Days Off (TBC) Summary New Year’s Day 1 day Jan. 1 Friday Jan. 1–3 The beginning of a new year based on the Gregorian calendar. Chinese…

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  • From the Web

    Top 10 travel spots around Hainan

    January 5, 2016 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    As the total journey around the island takes about three hours, travelers get time to savor cuisines and take in the scenic spots. — Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily

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  • Hotels & Accommodation - Hunan

    The Top 10 of Changsha: Attractions, What to Eat & Where to Stay

    January 5, 2016 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province, is home to 7 million people and renowned for its spicy local cuisine. For most tourists its a jumping point to head onwards to Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang, Wulingyuan, or Shaoshan and the birthplace of Mao Zedong. That’s a shame as Changsha offers quite a rich…

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  • From the Web

    Migratory birds seen on Caohai Nature Reserve in SW China

    January 4, 2016 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    A good many migratory birds chose to live through winter at the Caohai Nature Reserve thanks to its well-preserved environment. — Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily

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  • From the Web

    Night view of sculptures at snow expo in NE China

    January 2, 2016 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    Tourists view a shimmering ice sculpture during the Sun Island Snow Expo in Harbin, capital of Northeast China’s Heilongjiang province, Jan 1, 2016. — Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily

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  • From the Web

    Snow scenery of Hexigten Qi in Inner Mongolia

    December 30, 2015 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    Snow scenery of Hexigten Qi in China’s Inner Mongolia — Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily

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  • From the Web

    Astronomical tide brings spectacular view to Qingdao

    December 29, 2015 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    Astronomical tides happen when the combined effects of gravitational forces exerted by the sun and the moon reach their strongest, during which sea levels can rise to the highest at high tide and fall to the lowest at the ebb. — Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily

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  • From the Web

    Amazing Nielong Cave in E China’s Jiangxi

    December 28, 2015 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    Located about 13 kilometers from Pingxiang city of East China’s Jiangxi province, Nielong Cave is a natural limestone cave formed 180 million years ago. — Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily

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  • From the Web

    Top 10 hot spring destinations around the world

    December 25, 2015 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    Top 10 hot spring destinations around the world. — Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily

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  • From the Web

    Chengdu airport ranks fourth in exit-entry visitors by Christmas Eve

    December 25, 2015 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    “Ten years ago I had to transfer in Beijing or Guangzhou to reach Chengdu, which made my trip quite tiresome, but now I can fly directly home within 10 hours,” Henri said. — Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily

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  • From the Web

    Nanyang Street of Feng Xiaogang’s Film Commune opens

    December 23, 2015 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    “Nanyang Street” in Chinese director Feng Xiaogang’s “Film Commune” has been officially opened in Hainan’s capital, Haikou on December 22, 2015. The street features architectural styles from Southeast Asia, and has taken 4 years to create. — Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily

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  • From the Web

    Winter scenery of Mount Emei in SW China’s Sichuan

    December 22, 2015 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2015 shows the scenery of Mount Emei, a famous Chinese Buddhism mountain in southwest China’s Sichuan Province — Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily

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  • From the Web

    Rime scenery on prairie in Inner Mongolia

    December 22, 2015 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    This photo taken on December 19,2015 shows the rime scenery of the Bashang grassland in Chifeng city,North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region. — Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily

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  • From the Web

    An ancient finance hub shines after its golden era

    December 21, 2015 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    Qixian county’s ancient city is a story of faded glory-one that’s perhaps set to stage a revival as tourists discover its ancient allure. — Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily

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  • From the Web

    An underground battleground

    December 21, 2015 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    Diantou’s caves were carved to enable imperial soldiers to vanquish invaders without leaving their subterranean fortifications. — Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily

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  • From the Web

    Shuanglong Lake: Transparent as mirror

    December 18, 2015 - By Rodney Charles LHuillier

    Located in the Western Mountainous area of the province, Shuanglong lake is as transparent as a mirror, reflecting the colorful images of forests and courtyard houses. The tranquil beauty is picturesque and poetic, a unique pastoral scenery in harsh winter. — Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily

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