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# Welcome To China

Posts from an Australian lost in the Middle Kingdom

## Posts

- [Power Adapters and Sockets in China - (Mainland/Hong Kong/Macau & Taiwan)](https://welcometochina.com.au/power-adapters-and-sockets-in-china-5365.html) - Simplify using power adapters and sockets in China with this guide. Learn the different plug and socket types for mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Get tips on voltages, converters, and what adapters to pack for your journey.
- [A Visual Guide to Chinese Fruits](https://welcometochina.com.au/lets-eat-fruit-1852.html) - Here's a rough guide to fruits you are likely to come across in your travels around China including there seasons. The Chinese name for fruit is Shuǐguǒ ( 水果). Chinese Pear (Táng lí-唐梨) Season: Autumn Passion fruit (Bǎixiāng guǒ-百香果/熱情果) Season: midsummer Common Fig (Wúhuāguǒ-無花果) Season: July and September Persimmon (Shì-柿) Season: September to December. Star Fruit (Yangtao
- [Virtual China - Visiting Attractions, Museums, and Galleries Online](https://welcometochina.com.au/virtual-china-visiting-attractions-museums-and-galleries-online-7908.html) - With China still in stages of Corona lockdown, and many other countries likewise, what to do? Travel is completely out for the time being and social distancing, staying at home while doctors heal the infected and scientists search for the cure is the state of play. So, chin-up and let's go virtual touring. The National
- [China Entry Bans - Who is banned from entry and for how long?](https://welcometochina.com.au/china-entry-bans-who-is-banned-from-entry-and-for-how-long-7932.html) - The state of borders worldwide is in constant flux and China has recently issued a temporary suspension of entry applicable to most-all foreign nationals wishing to enter Mainland China. You may well wonder, who exactly would be wanting to enter China right now? It turns out quite a lot. Many schools were informed that they
- [Coronavirus and Staying Safe in China](https://welcometochina.com.au/coronavirus-and-staying-safe-in-china-7901.html) - On 31 December 2019, the Chinese Government notified the World Health Organisation of cases of pneumonia occurring in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of which the cause was unknown. It has now been identified/labeled as a novel coronavirus (nCoV) sometimes referred to as 2019-nCoV and in media as Wuhan Virus, or simply Coronavirus. It is a
- [Tianjin Guide – Intro & Top Attractions](https://welcometochina.com.au/tianjin-guide-intro-top-attractions-7655.html) - Tianjin (天津市) is a provincial-level administrative region under the direct administration of central government, one of the nine National Central Cities, and one of China's mega-cities. The city has 16 districts under its jurisdiction, with a total area of ​​11916.85 square kilometers, a built-up area of ​​1007.91 square kilometers, a resident population of 15.5 million
- [China's Transition to NEVs and the new Electric Cars for 2020](https://welcometochina.com.au/chinas-transition-to-nevs-and-new-electric-cars-for-2020-7801.html) - Like most countries, China has been on a transition to New Energy Vehicles (NEV), or Alternative Fuel Vehicle (新能源汽车) for some time with a strategy centered on pure electric vehicles, along with plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. Not only critical for reducing city-level emissions (eg Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen) which were hitting record toxic
- [The Evolution of China's High Speed Rail Network](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-evolution-of-high-speed-rail-in-china-7726.html) - On August 1, 2008, China opened its first true high speed railway, the 120 km long Beijing-Tianjin Intercity Railway. By the end of 2019, around 11 years later, the operating mileage of China's railways will reach more than 139,000 kilometers, of which 35,000 kilometers are high-speed rail, making it the largest rail network, and largest
- [The Evolution of Chinese High Speed Trains - from Zero to 480km/h+](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-evolution-of-chinese-high-speed-trains-from-zero-to-480km-h-7728.html) - In a previous post, we took a dive into the development of China's High Speed Railway (HSR) and running concurrently with that was the development of the EMU's (electric multiple unit) being the Harmony model trains and the latest Fuxing model, aka China's bullet trains. When Liu Zhijun took the helm of the Ministry of
- [Chongqing Guide – Intro & Top Attractions](https://welcometochina.com.au/chongqing-guide-intro-top-attractions-7716.html) - Chongqing (重庆市) is located in the southwestern part of China's inland, bordering Hubei and Hunan in the east, Guizhou in the south, Sichuan in the west, and Shaanxi in the north. The total area of 82,400 square kilometers, jurisdiction over 38 districts (counties) with a resident population of 31,017,900 and a GDP 2.036319 trillion yuan.
- [China's SCARIEST Glass Sky Bridges - The Top 6](https://welcometochina.com.au/chinas-scariest-glass-sky-bridges-the-top-6-5906.html) - If there is something Chinese people like, surprisingly to some, it's pushing the boundaries of their senses and the current glass walk bridge craze tickles that fancy just perfectly. Let's take a look at some of the more interesting and new glass walk bridges that will get anyone's heart racing and legs shaking. Flower
- [Yunnan Guide – Intro & Top Destinations (5A & 4A Attractions)](https://welcometochina.com.au/yunnan-guide-intro-top-destinations-5a-4a-attractions-7606.html) - Yunnan Province is located in China's southwest with Kunming serving as the capital of the province. It is adjacent to Guizhou and Guangxi in the east, Sichuan in the north, Tibet in the northwest. It has an international border with Myanmar in the west and Laos and Vietnam in the south. The total area of
- [Zhejiang Guide - Intro & Top Destinations (5A & 4A Attractions)](https://welcometochina.com.au/zhejiang-guide-intro-top-destinations-5a-4a-attractions-7578.html) - Zhejiang province (浙江 zhè jiāng) is located on the southeast coast of China with Hangzhou as its capital. It borders the East China Sea to the east, Fujian to the south, Anhui and Jiangxi to the west, and Shanghai and Jiangsu in the north. The total area of ​​Zhejiang Province is 105,500 square kilometers. By
- [China's Top 20 Largest Cities by Population](https://welcometochina.com.au/chinas-top-20-largest-cities-by-population-7609.html) - Here is a list of China's Top 20 Largest Cities by population with GDP and GDP per person. The population stats are from the 2018 census and financial data is the latest issued data at the time of writing (late 2019). They are in order of population ranking. Chongqing (重庆市) Population (million): 31.01 | GDP
- [Photos of the Amazing new Beijing Daxing International Airport](https://welcometochina.com.au/amazing-photos-of-the-new-beijing-daxing-international-airport-7544.html) - Here is a collection of photos of the new Beijing Daxing International Airport, aka Starfish. As of late last month it has slowly been receiving domestic and now international flights. Nanyuan airport has now closed as a public airport with Beijing now serviced by the Beijing Capital Airport and the new airport at Daxing. The
- [Guangzhou Travel Guide [inc. The Top Things to Do, Eat, and Where to Stay]](https://welcometochina.com.au/welcome-to-guangzhou-inc-top-ten-things-to-do-eat-and-where-to-stay-5671.html) - Your one-page guide to the best of Guangzhou inc. top ten attractions, top ten must-try local foods, transport including the latest metro map.
- [Know your Chinese Tea - The Types, Growing Regions, Brewing, Culture & more](https://welcometochina.com.au/know-your-chinese-tea-the-types-growing-regions-brewing-culture-more-6644.html) - Let's take a deep dive into the world of Chinese tea and explore types of tea with popular varieties, growing regions, selection, brewing, and wrap up with a little bit of culture. Tea Types and Varieties There are four classes of tea being Green, Black, White, Yellow, Oolong, and Fermented tea which all originate from
- [A Visual Guide to the Types of Foods in China (with 80 dishes to try!)](https://welcometochina.com.au/a-visual-guide-to-the-types-of-foods-in-china-with-80-dishes-to-try-7215.html) - In this intro to the broad range of authentic Chinese foods, we'll cover the top food categories with the popular dishes to try for each one, plus, their Chinese names so you can order with ease. Chinese cuisine is one of the world's top cuisines featuring a diverse range of dishes from various regions and
- [The Complete Guide to Authentic Chinese Dumplings](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-complete-guide-to-authentic-chinese-dumplings-7396.html) - Everything you wanted to know about Chinese dumplings including the different types, how to make authentic Chinese dumplings, filling recipes, dipping sauces, and more. The humble Chinese dumpling, or jiaozi (餃子) has a history of more than 1,800 years being a traditional specialty food and a staple food and local snack with so many regional
- [The Top Ten Beaches in China](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-top-ten-beaches-in-china-7283.html) - Think China doesn't have some amazing scenic beaches? You might be surprised. Beach culture has never really been a big thing in China but lately, it is growing fast and exposing more of the scenic coastal areas that the Country offers. Here are the top ten beaches and coastal areas of China Hainan (三亚市) Hainan
- [An Introduction to the 8 Famous Chinese Cuisines](https://welcometochina.com.au/an-introduction-to-the-chinese-cuisines-1645.html) - An intro, with pics, to the traditional 8 Chinese cuisines, plus 14 other amazing cuisine types.
- [Guide to Authentic Dim Sum Dishes for Yum Cha & Zao Cha](https://welcometochina.com.au/your-one-page-guide-to-yum-cha-dian-xin-5050.html) - In this guide, I am going to introduce a legendary part of Cantonese cuisine and culture that is dim sum, yum cha, and zao cha. Including all the top dim sum dishes you need to be trying, plus their Chinese names and pics for easy ordering at any dim sum restaurant near you. To go
- [The Ten Best Sights and Attractions in Chengdu + Map](https://welcometochina.com.au/sightseeing-and-attractions-in-chengdu-68.html) - Chengdu, unfortunately, doesn't make it on to many peoples list of places to visit while in China unless they are visiting Tibet or maybe going to see the Giant Buddha. That's a bit of a shame as it is a really nice city, with friendly people and a somewhat relaxed environment compared to many other major Chinese
- [Welcome to Shanghai China](https://welcometochina.com.au/welcome-to-shanghai-china-401.html) - My first introduction to Shanghai was similar to that of Beijing, another taxi driver that sees a foreigner as dollar signs. As I walked out of the Shanghai Station I walked straight up to the cab rank and was fortunate to find a couple of drivers who spoke English. I told them the hotel I was
- [Welcome to Shenzhen, China [inc Top 40 Attractions and Top Places to Stay]](https://welcometochina.com.au/welcome-to-shenzhen-china-457.html) - Shenzhen is an interesting city as it is another city that tells a story about the Chinas economic transformation. Shenzhen was not much more than a fishing village until about thirty years ago when a man named Deng Xiaoping had taken the reins as China's leader from Mao Zedong in 1978. Deng Xiaoping had a very
- [Macau Travel Guide - the Top Sights & Things to do](https://welcometochina.com.au/welcome-to-macau-680.html) - Macau is renowned for its casinos and its massive entertainment offerings, but the city offers a host of attractions, an insight into China's colonial history, beautiful architecture, and villages by the beach that you won't want to leave. Jump To: Map - Top Ten Things to do - Top Ten Sights - Where to stay
- [Xiamen Travel Guide inc. Gulangyu Island and Top Attractions](https://welcometochina.com.au/welcome-to-xiamen-of-fujian-province-china-875.html) - I really loved Xiamen, and it's island, Gulangyu and I'm sure you will too. Here's my visit, and how to get to Gulangyu island plus a map highlighting the attractions and 'must sees'.
- [Finding the Cheapest Flights between China and Australia](https://welcometochina.com.au/finding-the-cheapest-flights-between-china-and-australia-1190.html) - If your'e hunting for discount flights between China and Australia, read on. This post features some of the tips and tricks I've discovered, plus links to great sites for flight deals between Australia and China. Here's a list of airlines, with their flight routes (in no particular order): Qantas Flies between: Brisbane Hong Kong
- [China's Domestic Airlines - Booking Flights in China](https://welcometochina.com.au/booking-flights-china-1130.html) - My personal experience with local Chinese airline companies has been mostly good, the planes are clean, in many cases new, the service is good, and my inability to speak Chinese has never been an issue. All the flights I've been on have had staff with English skills, and any messages are broadcast in both languages at
- [Money in China - a guide to Currency, Denomination and Buying stuff](https://welcometochina.com.au/money-in-china-a-guide-to-currency-denomination-and-buying-stuff-1264.html) - This article sets out to explain a little about China's currency, incredibly useful stuff if you're travelling to China or buying from Chinese websites. Lets take at looks at the many names used when talking money in China and the Chinese currency, which include RMB, Renminbi, ¥; CNY; also CN¥, 元 and CN元 Yuan, Kuai and Mao. RMB is an abbreviation of Renminbi
- [Qingyuan - A perfect escape from Shenzhen (or Guangzhou!)](https://welcometochina.com.au/qingyuan-a-perfect-escape-from-shenzhen-or-guangzhou-1586.html) - If you are looking for a getaway from the hustle of Shenzhen or Guangzhou, like I was, you might want to check out Qingyuan. It's a city packed with hot springs, eco theme parks and natural attractions. Fast trains from Shenzhen or Guangzhou make it a quick journey, from Shenzhen North Station it takes around
- [China Holiday Dates and When NOT to Travel](https://welcometochina.com.au/china-holiday-dates-and-when-not-to-travel-1623.html) - There are seven holiday public holidays in China lasting from 1 day to 3 days. The holidays are lengthened by people working weekends prior and after the break, holidays such as the National Day holiday/Mid Autumn Festival period can actually become 7 day breaks or longer. New Year January 1 Chinese New Year 1st day
- [Resource: List of Airports in China](https://welcometochina.com.au/airports-list-1098.html) - Here's a list of domestic and international airports in China, grouped by province, linking to the airports website where available. Many of China's airport websites have an English version featuring useful guides on airport transfers and procedure guides for arrivals and departures. Also see Booking flights in China City Served ICAO IATA Airport name ANHUI
- [Cell Phones and Mobile Internet in China](https://welcometochina.com.au/cell-phones-and-mobile-internet-in-china-1620.html) - It goes without saying that one thing that you will definitely want to have during your travels is a mobile phone, and more than likely a smartphone. Not only for calls, it's probably also your music player, ebook reader, map, internet connection, translator and so much more. Overall I found the coverage to be really
- [Understanding Chinese Society through Ancient Sages](https://welcometochina.com.au/understanding-chinese-society-through-ancient-sages-1781.html) - Chinese philosophies, or if you like, doctrines, religions or cultural practices include Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. Over thousands of years they have all played a major role in shaping Chinese culture, albeit sometimes falling in and out of favor with rulers over the centuries. Through an understanding of the different philosophies, even if only a
- [China Blogs and News Sources - for Travelers and China Watchers](https://welcometochina.com.au/china-blogs-and-news-sources-for-travelers-and-china-watchers-1820.html) - It's really surprising just how many China blogs and news sources there now are, perhaps a reflection of China's influence in the global scheme of things. There's endless travelogues, personal blogs from expats, expat forums, global news agency blogs, independent news agencies along with the state owned news sources. For travelers, it really can be
- [Online China Train Ticket Booking](https://welcometochina.com.au/online-china-train-ticket-booking-2091.html) - Just added a new feature, in co-operation with China Highlights you can now book train tickets online via the search box below or in the right column. AND you can book tickets 60 days in advance. Check Availability and Book Online China Rail Network Map Click for larger image
- [The Essential Intro: Guiyang City of Guizhou China](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-essential-intro-guiyang-guizhou-china-4955.html) - Guiyang, it's shopping and eating, then, more shopping and eating. And that's it. Oh, there's banks in between the restaurants and stores, so you can get more money out and continue shopping and eating. The place is famous for it :D. Fortunately, there's also some ancient history, amazing people, amazing food, temples, and mountain parks
- [China's Top 10 Video Sharing Websites (aka YouTube Equivalents)](https://welcometochina.com.au/chinas-top-10-video-sharing-websites-aka-youtube-equivalents-5305.html) - Youtube's Chinese equivalents were born on hosting ripped content from overseas, such as popular western TV series and movies, and grew from humble bootlegging websites into fully fledged internet companies. So popular in fact, from tapping into a massive Chinese netizen audience, that many listed on the stock markets of the US (yes, there is
- [Applying for a China Visa: The Essential Info and Must Know Facts](https://welcometochina.com.au/applying-for-a-china-visa-the-essential-info-and-must-know-facts-5333.html) - Although there are many types of visa for China, the most common is the L visa for tourists, the M visa for business, and the Q1/Q2 for those with a Chinese partner and the Z visa for people with work contracts in China.
- [The Big List of TV Channels in China](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-big-list-of-tv-channels-in-china-5321.html) - Whether living in China or just holidaying, you're probably going to turn a TV on at some time, so, here's the big list of local Chinese TV channels
- [List: Newspapers and News Media in China](https://welcometochina.com.au/newspapers-and-news-outlets-in-china-what-are-the-alternatives-5343.html) - This extends on a question I recently answered on Quora, about alternative news in China. Included here is a huge list of news outlets, mostly in Chinese.
- [A Visual Guide to Common Chinese Vegetables](https://welcometochina.com.au/lets-eat-vegetables-a-guide-to-common-chinese-vegetables-5443.html) - Here's a one-page visual guide to some of the most common Chinese vegetables. Best thing is they are delicious and highly nutritious. With big pics, English - Pinyin & Chinese, you can easily track down your favorites in the market and try some new things.
- [A new Global Mega-City like No Other: Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area](https://welcometochina.com.au/a-new-global-mega-city-like-no-other-guangdong-hong-kong-macao-greater-bay-area-5489.html) - What do you get when you merge nine mega-cities and two regions? A combined population of over 67 million and a GDP that's predicted to reach US$4.6 trillion by 2030.
- [New China and its 400m+ Supertall Skyscrapers](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-new-china-and-its-400m-supertall-skyscrapers-5983.html) - China has been the built the most skyscrapers every year for over a decade now, and last year was no exception with 77 having been built in 36 different cities. 12 were built in Shenzhen alone last year. The business model is the same for all most all of them being mixed-use residential, luxury hotel,
- [Authentic Chinese Food: The Top 20 Foreigner Friendly Dishes](https://welcometochina.com.au/authentic-chinese-food-the-top-20-foreigner-friendly-dishes-7221.html) - Here is a list of super delicious dishes in China that can be found in most cities and that visitors to China will love at first bite. For the new visitor, Chinese cuisine can seem a little intimidating and even altogether scary when not well understood, it can take a little while to adapt and
- [The Five Great Mountains of China (Wuyue 五岳)](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-five-great-mountains-of-china-wuyue-五岳-7077.html) - Wuyue (五岳) is the general name of the five famous mountains in Chinese Han culture and is the product of the combination of ancient folk mountain god reverence, the concept of the Five Elements and imperial excursions and meditation in ancient times. The "Five Sacred Mountains" (or Wuyue - 五岳), also referred to as the Five
- [China's Top Ten Snack Streets](https://welcometochina.com.au/chinas-top-ten-snack-streets-7159.html) - Here is a list of the top ten snack streets and its no coincidence that they are also near to major scenic areas. Also fascinating is that many of them have been famed destinations of the Chī huò (foodie) for centuries. They really are quite special destinations especially for food and culture lovers offering the
- [The Signs of the Chinese Zodiac and What They Mean](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-signs-of-the-chinese-zodiac-7112.html) - Chinese zodiac (十二生肖), or Shēngxiào, is deeply ingrained in Chinese culture and folklore as a system of interpreting character traits and fortune-telling via animal characters connected to a time cycle on the traditional Chinese calendar. Your birthdate is matched to one of the twelve animals or zodiacs and it is believed that you will likely
- [China's Four Famous Mountains of Taoism](https://welcometochina.com.au/chinas-four-famous-mountains-of-taoism-7075.html) - The four famous mountains of Taoism in China (道教四大名山) are Qiyun Mountain in Anhui, Wudang Mountain in Hubei, Qingcheng Mountain in Sichuan, and Longhu Mountain in Jiangxi. The four mountains are dedicated to the Guangzong Purdue Tianzun, the Zhenwu Emperor, the Moral Tianzun, and the Demon Protector. Taoism is China's native religion. The building of
- [The Four Famous Mountains of Chinese Buddhism](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-four-famous-mountains-of-chinese-buddhism-7073.html) - With the introduction of Buddhism from India around the time of the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD), temples and monastic halls were built on what would become the four famous mountains of Chinese Buddhism. The four famous mountains of Chinese Buddhism (中国佛教四大名山) are Wutai Mountain in Shanxi, Putuo Mountain in Zhejiang, Mount Emei
- [50+ Amazing Destinations in China on Roads Less Traveled](https://welcometochina.com.au/50-amazingly-unique-destinations-in-china-that-probably-havent-heard-of-5195.html) - Here's a list of over 50 unique destinations in China, from temples to remote villages, that will hopefully open things up a bit as to how unique, diverse and numerous the tourism attractions are that the country offers. I can't stress that enough, there are so many unique experiences in China. The country is so
- [The Classic China Itineraries for Self-Guided or Agency Tour](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-classic-china-itineraries-5891.html) - So, you want to go to China, but where? China still fascinates us with its mystical oriental charm and ancient history, especially for first-time visitors. So, for a first-time China trip, let's explore some of the classic itineraries that take in the key historical and cultural sites that should not be missed. The Classic China
- [A Must See: The Historic Centre of Macau - Travel Guide](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-historic-centre-of-macau-740.html) - Exploring the Historic Centre is one of the top things to do in Macau and the cities number one tourist attraction also being inscribed on the World Heritage List. It's a collection of buildings and temples that reflect the history of Macau, in particular, the history of east meets west, with most of the buildings
- [China's Secret World Wonders and World Heritage Sites](https://welcometochina.com.au/chinas-secret-world-wonders-and-world-heritage-sites-6187.html) - Did you know that China has some 52 sites listed under UNESCO World Heritage? Ranging from ancient wonders to natural wonders, you'll be amazed once more by some that you will know, and some that many never knew existed. Well, with that epic build-up, here they are, China's 52 amazing UNESCO listed World Heritage Sites.
- [Zhangjiajie & Wulingyuan Scenic Area - Travel Guide](https://welcometochina.com.au/zhangjiajie-wulingyuan-scenic-area-travel-guide-6730.html) - Zhangjiajie (张家界市), a city located in Hunan Province, is famed for its mountainous regions featuring karst rock formations that were the inspiration for the scenes in the movie Avatar. Near to the city is the Wulingyuan Scenic Area featuring large-scale limestone karst landforms in the northern part of the scenic spot have been eroded and
- [Fog scenery seen in Zhangjiajie](https://welcometochina.com.au/fog-scenery-seen-in-zhangjiajie-5045.html) - Tourist cable cars are seen on Tianzi Mountain surrounded by fogs in Wulingyuan scenic area, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Zhangjiajie in Central China's Hunan province, July 7, 2016. -- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Mount Huangshan, Anhui - China's Most Beautiful Mountain - Travel Guide](https://welcometochina.com.au/mount-huangshan-anhui-chinas-most-beautiful-mountain-travel-guide-6722.html) - Huangshan, aka Yellow Mountain, is a famous scenic mountain located in southern Anhui Province. It features amazing scenery the exact liking to that in many famous Chinese paintings, along with rock formations, waterfalls, hot spring, and most famously its cloud viewing areas. It features 36 peaks with the main peak, Lotus Peak, being 1864 meters above
- [Qingyuan - A peaceful outpost of Guangdong's Mega-Cities](https://welcometochina.com.au/qingyuan-a-peaceful-outpost-of-guangdongs-mega-cities-4778.html) - Looking for a nearby escape from the mega-metropolises of Shenzhen or Guangzhou? Then this place is probably just for you. Fresh air, nature and simple laid back life make this small city a gem. I shouldn't say small, actually, it's quite large in size, being a prefecture-level city that has numerous other cities under its
- [The Top 15 Spa Hotels in Beijing & a Hot Tip for Beijing Travelers](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-top-15-spa-hotels-in-beijing-5372.html) - Somewhere to unwind in Beijing? Here are the top spa hotels.
- [The Forbidden City (Palace Museum) Beijing - Travel Guide](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-forbidden-city-palace-museum-beijing-332.html) - [update 2018] Planning a visit to the Forbidden City Beijing? This post is for you, including essential visitor info, tour routes with maps, and lots of tips.
- [Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan - An Immense area of Ecological Wonder](https://welcometochina.com.au/three-parallel-rivers-of-yunnan-6748.html) - The Three Parallel Rivers originate in the Tibetan Plateau flowing from north to south for 170 kms to Yunnan Province crossing several mountains along the way. It consists of the Salween River (怒江 Nujiang River), the Mekong River (澜沧江 Lancang River) and the Yangtze (金沙江 Jinsha River) and its mountain ranges. It is a UNESCO World Heritage protected
- [Pingyao Ancient City of Shanxi Province - Travel Guide](https://welcometochina.com.au/ancient-city-of-ping-yao-6740.html) - Pingyao Ancient City is located in Shanxi Province with a history of more than 2700 years. It is the most complete ancient city in the Han nationality region of China. The city was founded on an existing settlement by Zhou Xuan Wang of the Zhou Dynasty sometime around 800 BC and during the Qing Dynasty, the
- [Chengjiang Fossil Site of Yunnan Province](https://welcometochina.com.au/chengjiang-fossil-site-of-yunnan-province-6752.html) - The Chengjiang Fossil Site is located in the mountainous area of ​​Yunnan Province and covers an area of ​​512 hectares. It is the most preserved early Cambrian marine fossils in the early Cambrian period, showing a wide range of invertebrate and spinal life hard tissues and soft tissues. The Chengjiang fossil group records the formation
- [Yuanyang Rice Terraces of Yunnan - Travel Guide](https://welcometochina.com.au/yuanyang-rice-terraces-of-yunnan-travel-guide-6754.html) - The Honghe Hani Rice Terraces are the ancient system of rice-growing terraces developed by the Hani ethnic people some 1,200 years ago. Located in Yuanyang, Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The terraces' history spans around 1,200 years and cover a staggering 16,000 ha. The terraced rice fields cover four counties of Honghe Prefecture including
- [Celebrating Chinese Australian History - a Timeline 1829 to 2017](https://welcometochina.com.au/celebrating-chinese-australian-history-a-timeline-1829-to-2017-5689.html) - Excluding Great Britain, Chinese are the oldest continuous immigrants to Australia beginning some in the early 1800's. Their contribution to Australian society is immense and spans many fields over most all of Australia's modern history. 1829 - Fifty-five Chinese migrated to Australia. 1848 - On 2nd October the ship Nimrod arrived from Xiamen with
- [Angels on a Plane - Thank you Ran and Yan](https://welcometochina.com.au/angels-on-a-plane-thank-you-ran-and-yan-101.html) - I am 100% sure that I would not be getting around China so easily if it wasn't for the kindness of Chinese people! The flight from LiJiang to Chengdu was delayed and while staring out in the distance of the waiting room hallway a pretty voice beside me pipes up and says hello...in english..i reply
- [The Traffic Hotel Chengdu](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-traffic-hotel-chengdu-109.html) - The Traffic Hotel is located south of central Chengdu alongside the Nanhe River. Right next door to the hotel is the Xinnanmen Bus Station (Tourism Passenger Transport Centre) which is the Chengdu's main bus station with services to many long distance destinations like Emei, Leshan, Jiuzhaigou and many more places in Sichuan Province. The Traffic Hotel/Inn (previously
- [Dazu Rock Carvings of Chongqing - Travel Guide](https://welcometochina.com.au/dazu-rock-carvings-6756.html) - Dazu Rock Carvings is one of the largest grottos in the world and is also UNESCO World Heritage Listed. Located in the Dazu District of Chongqing City, it has its beginnings in the Tang Dynasty, with development continuing through the Five Dynasties period and Song dynasties. The historic sites are distributed in the southwest, northwest,
- [Mount Wuyi of Fujian - Travel Guide](https://welcometochina.com.au/mount-wuyi-of-fujian-travel-guide-6758.html) - Wuyi Mountain, or Wuyishan, is a famous scenic tourist area and summer resort in China. It is located at the junction of Jiangxi and the northwestern provinces of Fujian. The northern section of the Wuyi Mountains has a total area of ​​999.75 square kilometers. It is a typical Danxia landform with its tallest peak being Mt. Huangguang
- [Mount Sanqing of Jiangxi Province - Travel Guide](https://welcometochina.com.au/mount-sanqing-of-jiangxi-province-travel-guide-6760.html) - Mount Sanqing, or Sanqingshan, is a UNESCO Global Geopark located within the region of Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province. The mountain features three main summits being Yujing, Yushui, and Yuhua. Yujing is the tallest at 1817 meters. It is a sacred Taoist mountain in Chinese culture with the three peaks representing the Three Pure Ones who are the
- [Xidi Ancient Village of Anhui, China - Travel Guide](https://welcometochina.com.au/xidi-ancient-village-of-anhui-china-travel-guide-6762.html) - Xidi Village is an original and well preserved traditional Chinese village that features Anhui-style architecture dating to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and 3,611 Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). It was founded in the Northern Song Dynasty Huangyou Period (960-1127) and further developed in the middle of the Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty era. Xidi is located in Yixian
- [Ancient city of Yinxu, China's first capital city - Travel Guide](https://welcometochina.com.au/ancient-city-of-yinxu-major-historical-site-and-chinas-first-capital-city-6764.html) - Lost to time and only rediscovered in the late 1800s, the ancient city remains were once China's first capital under the Shang Dynasty which ruled from 1600 to 1046 BC. Yinxu (or Yin Ruins) is located on both banks of the Huanhe River to the northwest of the nationally famous historic and cultural city Anyang,
- [4 TCM food remedies for Weight Loss](https://welcometochina.com.au/4-tcm-food-remedies-for-weight-loss-3219.html) - Carrying a few extra pounds, I'm bypassing the local dim-sum restaurant and went on the hunt for local solutions for weight loss and here's what I come up with. Firstly, everyone agrees, you can't put in more than you give out, meaning, you need to burn more calories than you eat. Damn, I really do
- [Xiong'an - the Bold New Mega City that will shape China's Future](https://welcometochina.com.au/xiongan-new-area-6694.html) - Xiong'an New Area (CN: 雄安新区) is a new mega urban area and smart city project that encompasses three counties and 500 villages located in a strategic area that lies within the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei triangle. What makes this project unique is, not only the scale and the vision, that it is directly under the management of the
- [An intro to Traditional Chinese Breads inc. Bing and Mantou](https://welcometochina.com.au/an-intro-to-chinese-buns-breads-inc-bing-mantou-and-baozi-6588.html) - Many people consider bread as a new product into the Chinese food culture but, actually, it has a history almost as long as the nation itself. Grinding grains into flour dates back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) when mills were introduced from foreign countries via the Silk Road. It is touted
- [The Top Value Accommodation options in Tsim Sha Tsui, HK](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-top-value-accommodation-options-in-tsim-sha-tsui-hk-3168.html) - Tsim Sha Tsui is a popular location from which to base a Hong Kong trip, there are numerous attractions in the area such as the Star Ferry, Victoria Harbour, Museums, Mosque and endless shopping via the major malls, Ladies Market, Temple St Night Market and much more. These top 15 accommodation options are based
- [Going to Shenzhen? Essential Shenzhen is the must have eBook](https://welcometochina.com.au/going-to-shenzhen-essential-shenzhen-is-the-must-have-ebook-5349.html) - If you are visiting, day touring or moving to Shenzhen for work or business then this is the must-have guidebook, Essential Shenzhen.
- [China's Top 50 eCommerce Sites](https://welcometochina.com.au/chinas-top-50-ecommerce-sites-6566.html) - Trade war or not, ecommerce in China is on a continuing boom and it's hard not to pay attention to the innovation that's taking place especially in automation of freight and warehousing, and the massive size of some of the online portals like JD.com which has been valued at over $55 billion. In 2017, e-commerce
- [Public Holiday Dates in China for 2019](https://welcometochina.com.au/public-holiday-dates-in-china-for-2019-6559.html) - Here's the main holiday dates for China 2019 and the dates to join in on amazing festivals (or hide under the bed and avoid the crowds and transport chaos :)) Date English name Local name Pinyin Remarks January 1st New Year 元旦 Yuándàn New Years Day February 5th Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) 春节
- [No Google in China? Here's Some Essential Alternatives](https://welcometochina.com.au/is-it-the-end-for-google-in-china-heres-some-alternatives-1886.html) - Alternatives to Google services in China, inc. how to access Google Maps, Map Apps that work, and VPN's that work.
- [The Ming Tombs Beijing](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-ming-tombs-beijing-366.html) - The Ming Tombs ( 明十三陵) in Beijing is a massive area featuring mausoleums for 13 of the 16 Ming Dynasty Emperors, here is the key info for transport, ticket info, open hours, visitor info, and maps.
- [The Summer Palace Beijing](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-summer-palace-beijing-353.html) - The Summer Palace Beijing ( 頤和園) is a must visit and in this guide I'll cover how to get there, what to see, a little history, plus key facts inc. ticket info.
- [The Great Wall (Badaling Section) Beijing](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-great-wall-badaling-section-beijing-364.html) - My first trip to the amazing Great Wall at Badaling (八达岭长城) was with a tour group, BAD IDEA. Let me tell you why, and I'll show you how easy it is to go your own way. I'll include a map plus Chinese address for stations to make it super easy to get directions.
- [Train from Shenzhen to Hong Kong](https://welcometochina.com.au/shenzhen-to-hong-kong-500.html) - Update 2018: there is now a High-Speed Rail service between Shenzhen and Hong Kong which runs between Shenzhen North Station, Futian Station, and to Hong Kong at the new West Kowloon Station. Regardless, the below method is still an option especially if you are travelling to destinations on the East Rail Line such as Sheung Shui or
- [How it Works: Today's Government in China](https://welcometochina.com.au/how-it-works-todays-government-in-china-6327.html) - Let's take a dive into Chinese politics and get an understanding of what type of government is leading China and the government structure. Isn't that the Communist Party, the CPC? Not exactly. Let's explore. The CPC (Chinese Communist Party) is the main political party and the ruling party and you can read my previous intro
- [60+ Books on China That You Should be Reading](https://welcometochina.com.au/60-books-on-china-that-you-should-be-reading-6411.html) - Here is a reading list of the must-read China books in selected genre including The Four Chinese Classics, Culture, Geopolitics, Politics, Corporate and Business, Economics, Personal Perspectives, Sociology, Philosophy, History, Modern History, and Military - History & Strategy. Many of these that I've yet to read will be on my reading wish-list for 2018/2019. All
- [40+ China Podcasts - History, Politics, Business, Geopolitics, Culture, and Language](https://welcometochina.com.au/40-china-podcasts-history-politics-business-geopolitics-culture-and-language-6338.html) - Want to learn more about China? Learn to speak Chinese? How about listening to the latest views of China watchers, political figures, and current affairs in China? Well, here is my pick of the top 40+ podcasts that are freely available on the internet. At the bottom of this list, you'll find a downloadable OPML
- [Fenghuang of Hunan Province - an Escape from Modernity](https://welcometochina.com.au/fenghuang-of-hunan-province-an-escape-from-modernity-1247.html) - Possibly one of the most beautiful ancient cities in China, Fenghuang of Hunan Province features all the ancient charm of traditional Chinese architecture, a rich history, and culture, all staged along either side of a beautiful river with lush green mountains as a backdrop. It's otherworldly compared to China's booming mega-cities. Fenghuang, often referred to as Phoenix town, dates back
- [The Top 10 of Changsha:  Attractions, What to Eat & Where to Stay](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-top-15-hotels-in-changsha-3112.html) - 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 mix of history and cuisine.
- [Zhonghuamen Gate Nanjing [Key Visitor Info + Map]](https://welcometochina.com.au/zhonghuamen-gate-nanjing-1211.html) - Like many of Chinas ancient cities Nanjing was once a walled city. The walled city featured sever gates but the south gate is quite special for a number of reasons. One visible reason is that it looks more like a castle than a gate. It took over 20 years to build beginning in 1366
- [Confucius Temple Nanjing (Fuzimiao Scenic Area) [Travel Tips & Key Info]](https://welcometochina.com.au/confucius-temple-nanjing-fuzimiao-scenic-area-1152.html) - A shopping market packed inside the historic buildings surrounding the Confucius Temple, aka Fuzimiao, makes for a popular place to visit in Nanjing, be it night or day. It was night when we first strolled into the area and after passing the traditional old Chinese gate and past the Pizza Hut, KFC, and various clothes
- [Welcome to Nanjing - The Top Ten Attractions, Hotels, Must Try Foods & Transport](https://welcometochina.com.au/welcome-to-nanjing-1146.html) - Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province, is a beautiful, charming and ancient city that has a progressive feel. It has a long history dating back as far as 472 BC and has been the home of many of China's emperors thus giving the city a rich treasure trove of cultural relics and historic sites.
- [Welcome to Xi'an China + Top Ten Attractions/Hotels/Food/Transport](https://welcometochina.com.au/welcome-to-xian-of-shaanxi-province-china-131.html) - Look at any half-serious planned tour of China and the city of Xi'an will be on the list of destinations, and for good reason. It's a city that has a depth of historical attractions rivaling that of Beijing, and many believe the jewel in Xi'an's list of attractions is still yet to be revealed. When
- [Emei Shan - An intro to Mount Emei, Sichuan China](https://welcometochina.com.au/emei-shan-119.html) - Mt. Emei or Emei Shan (Shan meaning mountain) is located in Leshan City of Sichuan Province. It's one of China's Sacred Mountains featuring Buddhist temples and amazing scenery. In 1996 it was given World Heritage status by UNESCO. Standing at over 3000 meters the mountain features four scenic regions being: Baoguo Temple, Wannian Temple, Qingyin Pavilion and Golden
- [Essential Intro: Chengdu of Sichuan Province [Top Sights, Food,Transport, & Map]](https://welcometochina.com.au/about-chengdu-sichuan-china-42.html) - Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province which is located in western China, bordering with Tibet. It's location actually makes it a great place to get started from, or base yourself in, if you are planning to visit Tibet or the southwest region of China including such places as Leshan or Mt. Emei. Chengdu is
- [Amazing Lijiang  - Guide plus Must-See sights, Transport & Accom Tips](https://welcometochina.com.au/welcome-to-lijiang-of-yunnan-province-76.html) - An intro to Lijiang including a map, and the five things that you must not miss.
- [Jade Water Village in Lijiang](https://welcometochina.com.au/jade-water-village-in-lijiang-87.html) - The Jade Water Village is located where a water spring exists at the base of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and this spring is scared to the local Naxi people. It is also the place where a famous American explorer, author, and botanist, Joseph Rock, lived for many years. Now it is home to a large
- [Shuhe Ancient Town of Lijiang China](https://welcometochina.com.au/suhe-ancient-town-of-lijiang-90.html) - Shuhe Ancient Town (or city) is located in the city of Lijiang and less than 10 minutes by taxi from the 'Old Town of Lijiang' which is at the center of the city. It's a place where you can easily find yourself forgetting what year you are in, as you walk along the original cobblestone streets and
- [I Now Have a Student and Daughter, cheers to a Monk](https://welcometochina.com.au/my-student-and-daughter-95.html) - I only managed to see so many wonderful things in LiJiang thanks to two really beautiful people who spared their time and kindness........and in temple, in the middle of the Black Dragon Pool Park, a Monk declared that my wonderful guides must be my student and my daughter! This Buddhist monk was only half wise! They are actually
- [No Trip to Tibet](https://welcometochina.com.au/no-trip-to-tibet-126.html) - One of the main reasons for cvoming to this region is to go to Tibet, in particular Lhasa. Where I'm currently staying, at the Traffic Hotel Chengdu, has a couple of tour agencies located within it's walls, there is one right out the front of the building and also one inside next to the reception. The
- [Beijing Road in Guangzhou](https://welcometochina.com.au/beijing-road-in-guangzhou-1000.html) - Another of Guangzhou's interesting streets is Beijing Road, it's also a commercial street and again it's packed with shops, malls, and restaurants. Beijing Road is a little more cosmopolitan than Shangxiajiu Pedestrian St but some say a little more expensive too. It's also pedestrian friendly with no cars. Along with boutique shops and brand name retail
- [Shenzhen: Dongmen Pedestrian Street - A Mall of Shopping Malls](https://welcometochina.com.au/shenzhen-dongmen-pedestrian-street-a-mall-of-shopping-malls-1056.html) - Here is another one of those traditional Chinese shopping districts that I've come to admire, they span for block after block, most of them have been operating for centuries, they're vibrant, teaming with life, and they're packed with keen sellers waiting to do deals. These traditional marketplaces have soul, and character that the modern shopping complexes just
- [Shenzhen China to Macau via Ferry](https://welcometochina.com.au/shenzhen-china-to-macau-via-ferry-674.html) - UPDATE: the ferry terminal has moved to a new, nearby building, see here for updated info. There are multiple ways to get from Shenzhen to Macau including via bus, ferry or even a helicopter. Being in Nanshan District of Shenzhen I chose to go via the ferry at the nearby Shekou Port. Shekou Port is
- [Xi'an's Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-terra-cotta-warriors-xian-147.html) - Key Visitor Info for Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Bronze Chariots and Horses Exhibition Hall, and the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum.
- [The Essential Guide to Wangfujing Street Beijing](https://welcometochina.com.au/wangfujing-st-beijing-287.html) - Wangfujing Street is one of the largest and most well-known shopping streets in Beijing. Featuring a mix of large modern department stores, luxury brand name outlets, small retail shops, and markets. What's interesting is that this has been an active commercial street for over 700 years! The street is pedestrian only for half its length with plenty
- [Modern Architecture Tourism in China](https://welcometochina.com.au/modern-architecture-tourism-in-china-5939.html) - With China's new found wealth it has been going through a long and much-discussed housing boom along with a boom in oversized, xenocentric, weird architecture and skyscrapers. While much of the grand symbolic, and expensive, development led by local governments will slow down after an explicit statement by the president himself to request a change, skyscrapers don't seem to
- [China's Mysterious Ancient Towns and Where to Find Them](https://welcometochina.com.au/chinas-mysterious-ancient-towns-and-where-to-find-them-6033.html) - While China is renowned for its famous historic sites that date back thousands of years its ancient towns have been off the radar for most foreign visitors. The ancient towns offer not just an attraction but deep insight into the culture, architecture, and life in those times. While many of these towns have become busy
- [China's Replica Cities](https://welcometochina.com.au/chinas-replica-cities-6171.html) - With the news that a development company is seeking to create a clone of Old Quebec near Shanghai, I thought it would be a great time to revisit some of the replica cities, copycat towns, or if you like duplicature, in China. Some years back it became fashionable to replicate European towns, mostly on small scale,
- [China at War - From Ancient times to the Modern Day](https://welcometochina.com.au/china-at-war-from-ancient-times-to-the-modern-day-6180.html) - In this chronology, I'll list major conflicts, battles, and war in, and involving, China from Ancient times right through to the modern day. This timeline of China's wars, both civil and with other countries, is broken into three main sections being Ancient China, Imperial China with sub sections for the dynasties, and lastly Modern China
- [How it Works: the Communist Party of China (CPC) [and how you join]](https://welcometochina.com.au/how-it-works-the-communist-party-of-china-cpc-and-how-you-join-6230.html) - Politics in China is a mystery to anyone outside of the nation and not many will move beyond the label of "authoritarian", and perhaps a few other names, so today, let's take a bit of deeper dive into the core element of China's political system which is the Communist Party of China (CPC) - 中国共产党
- [A Day at the Hakka Tulou Buildings of Fujian Province China](https://welcometochina.com.au/hakka-tulou-buildings-fujian-823.html) - The south-east region of Fujian Province in China is a quite picturesque green mountainous landscape that has long been a home to many of one of Chinas minority groups the Hakkas. The Hakkas are probably most well known for cuisine, culture but mostly for their very unique homes of which many still standing today date back over 700 years
- [Yuyuan Garden Shanghai](https://welcometochina.com.au/yuyuan-garden-shanghai-439.html) - The Yuyuan Garden was built in the late 1500's by a government official of the time as a personal undertaking. The garden today takes up a vast area with traditional style buildings, a lake, the garden itself and various halls. And like any good tourist attraction, its packed with shops! The area attracts quite a
- [Shanghai's Most Amazing Five Star Hotels](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-top-15-hotels-in-shanghai-3142.html) - 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. The Peninsula Shanghai 5-star hotel
- [Nanjing Museum](https://welcometochina.com.au/nanjing-museum-1148.html) - The Nanjing Museum is quite famous having had many exhibitions abroad and well known for holding some quite rare and valuable pieces of Chinas history, so, better take a look. The museum features several halls all with different themes including an ancient Chinese jade exhibit, ancient Chinese silk, Chinese copper and bronze works, Ming and
- [The Presidential Palace Nanjing](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-presidential-palace-nanjing-1150.html) - The Presidential Palace could be thought of as Nanjing's version of the Forbidden City in Beijing with it once being home to ancient emperors and later political leaders. The palace was also the base for Dr. Sat Yun Sen when he led the Kuomintang party to power in China. Officially, it is now called the China
- [Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall](https://welcometochina.com.au/nanjing-massacre-memorial-hall-1205.html) - In 1937/38 Nanjing was witness to one of the worlds haunting events, being the massacre of some 300000 people at the hands of invading forces. At that time Nanjing was the capital of China and Japanese forces had taken control of the city and during the first six to eight weeks of their occupation had performed indescribable atrocities according to
- [Shanghai Shopping - Nanjing Road](https://welcometochina.com.au/shanghai-shopping-nanjing-road-416.html) - One of the things that continue to amaze me about China is the sheer scale of things, I come from Australia where there is 21 or so million people on an island almost as big as China, but in just one of Chinas many many big cities, Shanghai, for example, there is almost just as many people. Shanghai has a
- [Shanghai Museum](https://welcometochina.com.au/shanghai-museum-423.html) - What to do in Shanghai when the weather is terrible and you can't see anything for the thick haze, check out the much talked about museum. It's free, so why not! It turns out the museum is huge, housed in a funky looking building on several levels is several varying exhibitions of ancient Chinese culture
- [Pudong District and the Oriental Pearl Tower](https://welcometochina.com.au/pudong-district-and-the-oriental-pearl-tower-431.html) - The Pudong District of Shanghai is a bold statement of a country about a modern city that's on the move, in particular, the area along the Huangpu River opposite the Bund features an impressive array of modern hi-rise architecture. It's an impressive sight looking across the river from the Bund side. Unfortunately somewhat buried in
- [V Inn Hotel Xiamen](https://welcometochina.com.au/v-inn-hotel-xiamen-886.html) - I'm glad I left the Xiamen Huaqiao Hotel to come here, whilst the room is not quite as nice, the service at the V Inn makes all the difference. The staff are friendly, and some speak English, while at the four-star Xiamen Huaqiao Hotel, combined with a CTS travel agency, couldn't book a bus ticket, the
- [Cotai and the Cotai Strip Macau](https://welcometochina.com.au/cotai-and-the-cotai-strip-macau-708.html) - Joining the islands of Taipa and Coloane is Cotai. This little piece of reclaimed land is home to some of Macau's newest and most opulent hotel-casino developments. This whole area is a landmark development primarily by the US Las Vegas Sands Corp. who originally planned for seven resort hotels and casinos. The more than 2
- [Macau Accommodation: Ole London Hotel](https://welcometochina.com.au/macau-accommodation-ole-london-hotel-711.html) - Initially, I'd only booked two nights at the Pousada Marina Infante Hotel and when I got around to asking to extend for another night, the price had doubled, bugger. So it was onto the online accommodation sites again and this time cTrip had the best deal. The Ole London Hotel was the cheapest option listed and looked reasonable,
- [Cheap Hong Kong Hotels: Mirador Mansions](https://welcometochina.com.au/cheap-hong-kong-hotels-mirador-mansions-570.html) - Mirador Mansions on Nathan Rd of Tsim Sha Tsui is an extremely well-known building that has been frequented by travelers to Hong Kong for many many years. The building takes up the whole block width ways and is about 15 stories high, and was built back in the 70's is my guess. For many years it has been home
- [New Asia Hotel Shanghai](https://welcometochina.com.au/new-asia-hotel-shanghai-409.html) - I booked the New Asia Hotel through HotelClub and at the time it was pretty cheap, and for the location, it was far cheaper than anything that was close to the Bund, Nanjing Rd and so on. So I wasn't expecting much, not for the price, but I was surprised to find that this was
- [A Lone Laowai's Travellers Final Thoughts on Beijing...](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-lone-laowai-travellers-final-thoughts-on-beijing-389.html) - It started from the minute I walked out of the Beijing train station, as soon as my foreigner's face was hit by the Beijing sunshine or lack of, there was someone hustling for access to my wallet. 'Hellooo, taxi...taxi, sir'. where do you want to go?' said the suspiciously casually dressed man hoping to snag
- [The Lama Temple (YongHeGong) Beijing](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-lama-temple-yonghegong-beijing-382.html) - The Lama Temple in Beijing is a functioning lamasery for Tibetan and Mongolian monks practicing Tibetan Buddhism. It's open to visitors, and is a very popular tourist attraction featuring well preserved ancient architecture and artifacts, along with friendly monks roaming the grounds! As a primer, the word lama is another name for a Buddhist priest, and a lamasery is a place for monks
- [Tian'anmen Square Beijing](https://welcometochina.com.au/tiananmen-square-beijing-346.html) - Tian'anmen Square has had its moments in history, but in front of me today I see a massive public space, full of people enjoying themselves in what is the heart of Beijing. It's the largest outdoor square in the world and contains the Meridian Gate (southern entrance to the Forbidden City), Great Hall of the
- [Jingshan Park Beijing](https://welcometochina.com.au/jingshan-park-beijing-313.html) - Jingshan Park in Beijing is located in front of the north gate of the Forbidden City and is well worth a visit if only for the view of the city that it offers. Entry to the park is only 2RMB and the site, which covers 230,000 square meters, features a number of pavilions dating back
- [Beihai Park Beijing](https://welcometochina.com.au/beihai-park-beijing-324.html) - Beihai Park in Beijing is over 1000 years old and covers an area of 690,000 square meters featuring a large peaceful lake, ancient temples, and an islet featuring a 36m high Buddhist shrine in the form of a Tibetan Dagoba. The 'White Dagoba' (also referred to as the White Pagoda) located on Jade Islet towers
- [Sanlitun Village Beijing](https://welcometochina.com.au/sanlitun-village-beijing-307.html) - Sanlitun Village Beijing is a recently built sleek shopping complex packed with luxury brand names. I didn't spend too long here as I was more interested in the Ya Show Clothing Market which is just next door. I did have a coffee at the Starbucks and used there free wi-fi! Brand name stores at the site include
- [Silk Street Market Beijing](https://welcometochina.com.au/silk-street-market-beijing-301.html) - Well known and well visited by tourists, the Silk Market is seven floors of clothing, shoes, bags, fashion accessories, leather goods, traditional Chinese crafts, calligraphy, carpets, home fabrics, paintings, hand-knitted dresses, toys, trinkets and souvenirs, fine jewelry and more. There are also plenty of custom tailors for suits etc.etc. Most stall operators speak English. Apparently,
- [Ya Show Clothing Market (Sanlitun Yashou Clothing Market) Beijing](https://welcometochina.com.au/ya-show-clothing-market-sanlitun-yashou-clothing-market-beijing-298.html) - UPDATE: this market is no longer Sanlitun Yashou Clothing Market is five floors of clothing and fashion (notice its name can sometimes be translated as Ya Show or Yashou or even Yaxui!). Including men's and women's clothes, suits, women's bags, luggage bags, leather goods, shoes and more. It's located right next door to Sanlitun Village,
- [Shopping in Beijing](https://welcometochina.com.au/shopping-in-beijing-282.html) - There is no shortage of places to go shopping in Beijing, if that's what you're into, you can find markets, retail department stores, mega-malls and the quirky side streets packed with all sorts of odd goods. You can haggle a great price on souvenirs, no-name, and copy goods at the markets, and enjoy some savings
- [Beijing Accommodation: The Redwall Hotel](https://welcometochina.com.au/beijing-redwall-hotel-277.html) - The first thing that struck me about the Redwall Hotel was the incredible service provided by the concierge team. As soon as I put my foot on the steps of the hotel there was someone bounding out the front door to help with my luggage and escort me to the reception to check in. Oddly,
- [The Xian Great Mosque](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-xian-great-mosque-142.html) - Built during the Qing dynasty, it remains the largest mosque in China covering over 12,000 sqm. While it is a popular tourist attraction it is also still a place of worship particularly for Chinese Hui Muslims. Also, see my Intro to Xi’an and the top ten attractions and where to stay
- [The Muslim Quarter in Xian](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-muslim-quater-in-xian-138.html) - It’s such a fascinating city that not only holds the very birthplace of the Chinese civilization and having a continuous history of over 3000 years, it also holds a long-running co-existence of Hui Muslim culture and Han Chinese culture. It was the first city in China to be introduced to Islam in 651.
- [The Melody Hotel and Where to Stay in Xian](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-melody-hotel-xian-133.html) - Stupidly, I hadn't booked a hotel when I went to Xi'an and by the time I got on the bus from the airport I was starting to get a little nervous. Fortunately, as I got off the bus in the center of Xi'an it stops right out the front of the Melody Hotel. I walked
- [The Shudu Mansion Hotel Chengdu](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-shadu-mansion-hotel-chengdu-106.html) - Booking over the phone with Ctrip I hadn't sighted the hotel prior to booking but at the time there wasn't much choice as there was a major conference on in town and accommodation was hard to find. That's where Ctrip, the China-based travel booking service, saved the day once again. You can book accommodation, flights
- [Black Dragon Pool - Jade Spring Park in Lijiang](https://welcometochina.com.au/black-dragon-pool-park-in-lijiang-83.html) - The Black Dragon Pool is one of the must-visit places in Lijiang. The pool (or pond) is located in the Jade Spring Park in Lijiang, which is often referred to as Heilongtan Park, which is located at the foot of Elephant Hill. The park contains many temples, pavilions, and beautiful ancient architecture, including its bridges which lead you into the
- [Accommodation in Lijiang: Sleepy Inn Lijiang](https://welcometochina.com.au/accommodation-in-lijiang-sleepy-inn-lijiang-81.html) - The Sleepy Inn is located in Shuhe Ancient Town which is a short taxi ride away from the more famous part of Lijiang being the 'Old Town'. Don't let this put you off though, as Shuhe Ancient Town feels much more authentic than the Old Town and it's much more relaxed. The Sleepy Inn is in
- [Shopping in Chengdu](https://welcometochina.com.au/shopping-in-chengdu-58.html) - Chengdu of Sichuan Province won't leave shoppers empty-handed, as the center of Chengdu offers plenty of options, whether you are shopping for brand name clothing, no name clothing, electronics or local products. The place to start is Chunxi Road which features modern department stores, boutique shops, supermarket and loads of eateries.There is also plenty of
- [The Famous Sichuan Hot Pot](https://welcometochina.com.au/hot-pot-in-chengdu-54.html) - After a relaxing massage at Jiafu Fudao, Rebecca took me a great place to enjoy one of Sichuan's famous dishes, the Hot Pot. While Hot Pots are available in most places across China, apparently the Chengdu Sichuan version is something unique! Extremely unique for me as I'd never had one before! Recessed into the table
- [The Tibet Hotel Chengdu](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-tibet-hotel-chengdu-48.html) - When I came to Chengdu it really was a blessing to find this place. Let alone being my first time in Chengdu, it was my first time in China too. So I was really keen to find somewhere safe, friendly and hopefully with someone who speaks English to help this dumb foreigner! When I made
- [6 Things to do when entering China for the first time](https://welcometochina.com.au/6-things-to-do-when-entering-china-for-the-first-time-35.html) - Here are six painfully boring things you could do before traveling overseas for the first time Check the weather and local temperature prior to leaving and take appropriate clothing. Six degrees Celsius is really chilly in a t-shirt and shorts. Check where the airport is, and what the best way might be to get from the
- [Coming to China? Here's your one page resource list](https://welcometochina.com.au/coming-to-china-heres-your-one-page-resource-list-2451.html) - [updated 2018] A list of online resources to help you navigate your way in China.
- [Train from Shenzhen to Guangzhou](https://welcometochina.com.au/train-from-shenzhen-to-guangzhuo-627.html) - I was heading to the trade fairs that are held every year in Guangzhou, in particular, the Canton Fair and lucky for me there's a regular fast train between Shenzhen Railway Station and Guangzhou East (Guangzhoudong). There are many trains running through the day on this route, about 24 trains a day, from early morning
- [The Top 15 Hotels in Shenzhen, China](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-top-15-hotels-in-shenzhen-china-3145.html) - 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 for its significant electronics industry,
- [Shenzhen OCT East - It's Theme Parks, Resorts, Villages and more](https://welcometochina.com.au/shenzhen-oct-east-its-theme-parks-resorts-villages-and-more-471.html) - The Shenzen OCT East is is a combination of two large theme parks, resort hotels, three small scenic towns, golf courses and more covering an area of 9 square kilometers. It's huge. I guess you could call it destination tourism, a man-made one-stop holiday wonderland. Packed into one big location are adventure, excitement, wonder, thrills and eye-opening sights
- [Shenzhen Minsk World - The Ex-Russian Aircraft Carrier](https://welcometochina.com.au/shenzhen-minsk-world-the-ex-russian-aircraft-carrier-937.html) - UPDATE: The Minsk has now closed and is in process of relocating to Nantong, Jiangsu. So where do you go when you want to explore a second generation Soviet aircraft carrier? Shenzhen China of course. This floating behemoth was purchased from the Soviets by Korea just after the cold war ended, and was then purchased
- [Accommodation in Humen: the Grand Noble Hotel](https://welcometochina.com.au/accommodation-in-humen-the-grand-noble-hotel-964.html) - While in Humen we stayed at the Grand Noble Hotel. It's a clean, comfortable hotel, the food at the restaurant was more than fine and there was even English speaking staff. Even more interesting is that there is a Starbucks on site, so coffee and somewhere to chill is taken care of. The hotel is
- [Shamian Island, Guangzhou [Plus where you need to stay]](https://welcometochina.com.au/shamian-island-guangzhou-977.html) - Guangzhou, also called Canton, is the capital city of Guangdong Province. It's a hotbed for entrepreneurs and traders as it has been for much of China's history, but it's also very well known for its culinary creations. The bus from Humen to Guangzhou takes about 90 minutes and costs 40RMB (5aud) and terminated at the
- [Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street in Guangzhou](https://welcometochina.com.au/shangxiajiu-pedestrian-street-in-guangzhou-986.html) - Stretching for over 1 kilometer along Shangjiu Rd, Xia Jui Rd and Dishifu Rd in Liwan District Guangzhou, the Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Mall is home to hundreds of shops including several malls and many great restaurants. This is one of Guangzhou's older streets and features an interesting mix of old European and Chinese architecture. Much of shopping streets older
- [Dafen Village Shenzhen](https://welcometochina.com.au/dafen-village-shenzhen-1017.html) - Need an oil painting? Heres the perfect place to find one amongst what is an 'Oil Painting Village', artists live and work pumping out all sorts of original pieces and the odd replica. How many artists? No one seems exactly sure but many say there could be a staggering 10,000 artists and nearly 1000 galleries operating
- [Exploring Zhaoqing and Dinghu Mountain](https://welcometochina.com.au/zhaoqing-and-dinghu-mountain-1514.html) - Located in Guangdong province, Zhaoqing, a small scenic city featuring a wetland park and mountain nature reserve, makes for a great escape from the hectic and sprawling cities of Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Craving for fresh air, and a reminder of nature, on the bus we went. Actually, we took the train to Guangzhou where we
- [Sanshui District of Foshan](https://welcometochina.com.au/sanshui-district-of-foshan-1518.html) - Whats in Sanshui? A giant sleeping Buddha that's what! The small city is about an hour by train or bus from Guangzhou and the main attraction is the Forest Park which features scenic areas, a go-kart track, Confucius Temple and Crocodile Park. The Giant Buddha and The Confucius Temple are both located within the Forest
- [Deal Alert: Fly China to Bangkok, Thailand for 255CNY](https://welcometochina.com.au/deal-alert-fly-china-to-bangkok-thailand-for-255cny-5360.html) - Ctrip has hot deals with the airline Nokscoot including flying from China to Bangkok
- [Guandong Victory Hotel Shamian Island Guangzhou](https://welcometochina.com.au/guandong-victory-hotel-shamian-island-guangzhou-1012.html) - If you're looking for accommodation in Guangzhou and you're after somewhere peaceful to stay, I think it would be pretty hard to beat Shamian Island.
- [The Top 10 Hotels in Foshan, Guangdong (inc Lecong and Shunde)](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-top-15-hotels-in-foshan-3130.html) - 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 Lee). [mashup query="post__in=1516" width="99%"
- [A day in Foshan City [inc. Top Attractions + Top Place to Stay + Map]](https://welcometochina.com.au/a-day-in-foshan-city-1516.html) - Foshan City of Foshan District, Guangdong Province, is located about 2 hours by bus from Shenzhen, and 30 minutes from Guangzhou. You can also take the metro from Guangzhou to Foshan. The area is known for being large base to the ceramics and furniture industry, but it's also a city packed with culture, character plus
- [Shaoguan and Nanhua Temple [inc. Top Attractions and Hotels]](https://welcometochina.com.au/shaoguan-and-nanhua-temple-1923.html) - Shaoguan is a quick and easy getaway from Shenzhen or Guangzhou being linked by the High Speed Rail. It takes about 2 hours from Shenzhen and 1 hour or so from Guangzhou. On this trip I came from Qingyuan, I missed the fast train having ended up at the wrong train station but I managed
- [Two Days in Heyuan [inc. The Top Attractions and Places to Stay]](https://welcometochina.com.au/two-days-in-heyuan-4878.html) - Heyuan is a city famous for its beautiful lake and the culture of the Hakka people, one of China's larger minority groups. I had a chance to ride shotgun on a family trip from Qingyuan to Heyuan, so I jumped on board. The major attraction is Wanlv Lake, which almost seems like an ocean. It
- [The Top 10 Hotels in Dongguan [inc. Top Ten Attractions, Transport and district guide]](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-top-15-hotels-in-dongguan-3124.html) - 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 factories along with several trade
- [A day in Zhongshan [inc. Top Ten Attractions and Places to Stay]](https://welcometochina.com.au/a-day-in-zhongshan-1577.html) - Guangdong Provinces's smaller cities can be quite fascinating and uniquely diverse, Zhongshan makes a perfect example of this, here's a small city set inland from the coast and some distance from the big powerhouse cities of Guangzhou and Shenzhen yet it's amazingly culturally diverse and mature city. Walking around certain parts of Zhongshan had me
- [The Top 10 Hotels in Zhongshan](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-top-15-hotels-in-zhongshan-3158.html) - The Top 10 Hotels in Zhongshan (ranked by value, location, foreign friendly, review rating) Map Zhongshan Yihe Grand Hotel 5-star hotel Area: Zhongshan Located in the vibrant Xingzhong Avenue within walking distance from entertainment and shopping options. It boasts 5-star facilities like an indoor pool, a spa and tennis courts. Hilton Zhongshan Downtown
- [Zhuhai - Top Ten Attractions, Islands and Places to Stay](https://welcometochina.com.au/zhuhai-1277.html) - Located on the coast of Southern China, Zhuhai offers visitors a laid-back environment, sightseeing and a relaxing coastal escape. Zhuhai is quite popular with domestic holidaymakers, offering a nearby escape for residents of Southern regions, and also offering great value for those living in Macao, and even Hong Kong, who want to stretch there dollar
- [Conquering Southern China - the Documentary](https://welcometochina.com.au/conquering-southern-china-the-documentary-3206.html) - 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 to Shenzhen Daily, editing should
- [Beating the heat](https://welcometochina.com.au/beating-the-heat-1893.html) - Respite from the heat.. Without many other options the metro station is a popular place to cool down and rest...
- [lets eat.. Cicada](https://welcometochina.com.au/lets-eat-cicada-1944.html) - At first I was a little reluctant, I am sure you understand, but as I watched everyone else sticking there toothpicks into the platter of crunchy bugs, I thought, well, when in Rome. And I glad I did, they are delicious in their own way. Apparently they are also high in protein, low in fat, and low
- [The Roadside Butcher](https://welcometochina.com.au/2478-2478.html) - Street hawkers are a common sight, a popup butchery makes me wonder. Perhaps he is a trusted local farmer known to the locals. Cantonese are not so keen on refrigerated meat, so no issue there for the locals...
- [Daily Life in Guangdong: The Fresh Food Market](https://welcometochina.com.au/2481-2481.html) - a farmers market in Guangdong. Locals love fresh produce and will shop daily.
- [Scooterfest](https://welcometochina.com.au/scooterfest-2489.html) - Pic - Scooters parked up outside the supermarket on a Sunday in Qingyuan Guangdong. Electric and gas powered scooters are wildly popular, especially in smaller cities where there road use is not as restricted. Cities such as Shenzhen and Guangzhou have restriction on what roads they can use. Price? from 1800 RMB to 4000RMB
- [A Cantonese Roast Meat Stall](https://welcometochina.com.au/a-cantonese-roast-meat-stall-2495.html) - Roast meat, Siu Mei, is a popular item in Cantonese cuisine. Stalls like this are common place in market areas, featuring roast duck, char siu pork and other styles. This shop also features Qingyuan style chicken (the yellow chickens)
- [Passing the Time Chinese Style](https://welcometochina.com.au/passing-the-time-chinese-style-2527.html) - Chinese Chess, Xiang Qi, is a quite a popular pastime with elderly Chinese folk. You may not find it so easily in the big cities, take a stroll through the quite streets of a smaller city and there they'll be, gathered around the board.
- [First Step: Getting My Chinese Visa in Australia](https://welcometochina.com.au/first-step-getting-my-chinese-visa-in-australia-3.html) - For most people booking through travel agents this step will probably be handled by your travel agent but in my case and for many who step out there own journey its one of the things that you'll have to take care of. Fortunately its not to difficult. At the time of writing there are differing
- [Let the Migration Begin - Spring Festival and Chinese New Year 2014](https://welcometochina.com.au/let-the-migration-begin-spring-festival-and-chinese-new-year-2014-1806.html) - It's that time again, when a whole country goes from ON... to OFF. The Spring Festival Travel Season, or Chunyun (春运), which goes for 40 days is well underway having started Jan 16 and will finish Feb 24. Many people wont finish work until tomorrow leaving them little time to get home for the all
- [It's Christmas in China...](https://welcometochina.com.au/its-christmas-in-china-1071.html) - Chinese people love celebrating things, and not only there own traditional festivals but also western ones too, and Christmas especially. Here in Shenzhen all the retail shopping malls have grand decorations throughout including themed displays, large trees and big custom made models of Santa, reindeers and the like. Even smaller shops and markets are dressed
- [China and it's now ubiquitous 'Cycling Device'](https://welcometochina.com.au/china-bike-1085.html) - Chinese love their bicycles, ranging from the standard push bike through to home made three wheelers, they are absolutely everywhere. China has the largest fleet of bicycles in the world but as history tells the story the Chinese where quite slow to catch on to this thing with 'two wheels connected by pipe'. So the story
- [Spring Festival Travel: China's Annual Migration Begins](https://welcometochina.com.au/spring-festival-travel-1106.html) - Without a doubt the most important date on the Chinese calender - the Lunar New Year and the beginning of the Spring Festival. This year it falls on February 3. Most all workers will get 7 days off work and head home for celebrations and reunion with family. More about the festival itself later, but
- [My First Chinese New Year](https://welcometochina.com.au/my-first-chinese-new-year-1114.html) - The Spring Festival is a fifteen day celebration where most Chinese people have at least seven days holiday, and within the festival is the beginning of the Chinese New Year. It's a very special time for Chinese. For my first year in China, my first Spring Festival began in Shenzhen where I witnessed the effects
- [The Top China travel destinations by month](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-top-chinese-travel-destinations-by-month-2087.html) - The best months to see some of Chinas amazing destinations: December: light color painting in Zhangjiajie Line: Hunan Zhangjiajie-Fenghuang-jiangkou, Guizhou province Main point: tianzi mountain snow, Tianmen mountain rime binggua, Fenghuang snow, fanjing mountain snow January: half water, half flame Line:-Haikou-Wenchang, Qionghai-Wanning Main point: Wenchang Tai o, stone Park, Lake fishing, continental Islands, eastern suburb
- [Hong Kong Accommodation: Dorsett Kowloon Hotel](https://welcometochina.com.au/hong-kong-accommodation-dorsett-kowloon-hotel-507.html) - Formerly known as the Dorsett Olympic Hotel, the place has 141 rooms and is located on Anchor St at the northern end of Kowloon in the area known as Tai Kok Tsui. It's well back from the main attraction of the Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour but close to Mong Kok which will please shoppers. To their credit,
- [Shopping in Hong Kong](https://welcometochina.com.au/shopping-in-hong-kong-539.html) - Many Chinese mainlanders visit Hong Kong for one simple reason, shopping. This mainly due to many items in Hong Kong being tax-free. Hong Kong has a mix of modern retail departments stores, big luxury brand stores, shopping streets through to street markets. One of the main shopping destinations is Harbour City which is the largest shopping mall
- [Hong Kong - China Sourcing Fair for Electronics](https://welcometochina.com.au/hong-kong-china-sourcing-fair-for-electronics-611.html) - It turned out that I happened to be in Hong Kong at a good time, just when the China Sourcing Fair was on. The China Sourcing Fair is a series of trade shows which each run for several days at the Asia-World Expo site near Hong Kongs Airport. If you are staying in HK, do check out the hand-picked list
- [Hong Kong to Shenzhen](https://welcometochina.com.au/hong-kong-to-shenzhen-618.html) - After leaving the China Sourcing trade fair and I headed back to Mong Kok and picked up my passport with its new visa, then from there to Tsim Sha Tsui to get my bag from the Cosmic Guest House. Then in a taxi over to Hung Hom Station to catch the train to Lo Wu
- [The Top 15 Macau Hotels](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-top-15-macau-hotels-3136.html) - 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 Hotel 5-star hotel Area: Macau
- [Macau Accommodation: Pousada Marina Infante Hotel Macau](https://welcometochina.com.au/macau-accommodation-pousada-marina-infante-hotel-macau-686.html) - Accommodation in Macau is nowhere near as cheap as the mainland, and can even be on par with western hotel prices during busy periods. After searching Hotel Club, eLong and Ctrip to find the cheapest, most reasonable hotel in Macau, at the time, Hotel Club ended up having the best deal and I stayed at the Pousada Marina
- [Macau Casinos - Welcome to the new Las Vegas](https://welcometochina.com.au/macau-casinos-welcome-to-the-new-las-vegas-751.html) - While Las Vegas goes down the gurgler apparently Macau is becoming the new gambling mecca of the world, going by the number of veteran US casino developers who are spending big bucks here, it may be true. Here's an incomplete list of Macau's Casinos, there's plenty more than this, but these are the ones that stood out to
- [Shaman theme shapes new winter destination](https://welcometochina.com.au/shaman-theme-shapes-new-winter-destination-5341.html) - Mudanjiang's Jingpo Lake integrates shaman culture and ice-and-snow activities this year to woo more winter vacationers.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Scenery of red autumn leaves in Shijiazhuang](https://welcometochina.com.au/scenery-of-red-autumn-leaves-in-shijiazhuang-5339.html) - Photo taken on Oct 17, 2016 shows the scenery of red autumn leaves in Huhushui scenic area in Pingshan county of Shijiazhuang, capital of North China's Hebei province.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Autumn beauty at the foot of Qilian Mountains](https://welcometochina.com.au/autumn-beauty-at-the-foot-of-qilian-mountains-5337.html) - Autumn scenery of the Qilian Mountains in Zhangye city, Gansu province, October 17, 2016. The Qilian Mountains are one of China's major mountain ranges, forming the border between Qinghai and Gansu provinces in northern China.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Getting a China Visa in Hong Kong](https://welcometochina.com.au/hong-kong-china-visa-520.html) - My 30 day visa for mainland China had expired and even though I had only been in Hong Kong for a day I knew that I wanted to go back and explore more of China. So, it's off to do a visa application for China while in Hong Kong. There are many ways to go
- [Hot Tip for China Visa Renewal and Info on Shenzhen VOA/Port Visa](https://welcometochina.com.au/hot-tip-for-china-visa-renewal-2047.html) - Here's a hot tip. Don't overstay your visa, they really don't like it. Over the four years or so of staying in China I was always on time with renewing my visa, in which case I would travel to Hong Kong and get it renewed, or, go to the local PSB (Public Security Bureau) in
- [In fall, a view to savor along the bund](https://welcometochina.com.au/in-fall-a-view-to-savor-along-the-bund-5319.html) - Autumn, Shanghai's most beautiful season has arrived. Unlike the sweltering summer and the cold winter and spring typically experienced in the city, the mild heat from the sun's rays and the subtle chill of the autumn breeze combine to make this the perfect time of the year to enjoy a comfortable stroll along Shanghai's most
- [Picturesque golden foliage in Beijing suburb](https://welcometochina.com.au/picturesque-golden-foliage-in-beijing-suburb-5317.html) - With autumn in full swing, people in the outskirts of Beijing are getting an earlier opportunity for golden foliage-watching than their counterparts in downtown.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Gorgeous water lilies bloom in Anhui province](https://welcometochina.com.au/gorgeous-water-lilies-bloom-in-anhui-province-3-5315.html) - Although the weather is getting colder recently, water lilies are still in full bloom in the Xinanjiang wetland park. These flowers sometimes dance with the breeze, presenting a beautiful scene for visitors.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Gorgeous water lilies bloom in Anhui province](https://welcometochina.com.au/gorgeous-water-lilies-bloom-in-anhui-province-2-5313.html) - Although the weather is getting colder recently, water lilies are still in full bloom in the Xinanjiang wetland park. These flowers sometimes dance with the breeze, presenting a beautiful scene for visitors.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Gorgeous water lilies bloom in Anhui province](https://welcometochina.com.au/gorgeous-water-lilies-bloom-in-anhui-province-5311.html) - Although the weather is getting colder recently, water lilies are still in full bloom in the Xinanjiang wetland park. These flowers sometimes dance with the breeze, presenting a beautiful scene for visitors.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Tianchi Lake manifests cool beauty after first snowfall](https://welcometochina.com.au/tianchi-lake-manifests-cool-beauty-after-first-snowfall-5303.html) - Tianchi Lake on Changbai Mountain recently embraces its first snowfall after entering autumn. Wrapped up in a silver-white blanket, the renowned resort looks cool and unique, making it a perfect destination for this time of year.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Tourists go sightseeing at Gudian wetland park in Kunming](https://welcometochina.com.au/tourists-go-sightseeing-at-gudian-wetland-park-in-kunming-5301.html) - Tourists go sightseeing at Gudian wetland park in Jinning county of Kunming, capital of Southwest China's Yunnan province, Oct 10, 2016.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Pics of visitors touring Macao](https://welcometochina.com.au/pics-of-visitors-touring-macao-5299.html) - The 5th Ministerial Conference of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries will be held in Macao on Oct 11-12.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Egrets seen in Xuyi county, Jiangsu province](https://welcometochina.com.au/egrets-seen-in-xuyi-county-jiangsu-province-2-5297.html) - Egrets are seen on a tree near the Huaihe River in Xuyi county of Huai'an, East China's Jiangsu province, Oct 8, 2016.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Egrets seen in Xuyi county, Jiangsu province](https://welcometochina.com.au/egrets-seen-in-xuyi-county-jiangsu-province-5295.html) - Egrets are seen on a tree near the Huaihe River in Xuyi county of Huai'an, East China's Jiangsu province, Oct 8, 2016.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Sanyai Monastery in Zhanang county, China's Tibet](https://welcometochina.com.au/sanyai-monastery-in-zhanang-county-chinas-tibet-5293.html) - Sanyai Monastery, one of the most important religious sites in Tibet, attracts lots of visitors.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Gongbiela Nature Reserve exemplifies ecology protection](https://welcometochina.com.au/gongbiela-nature-reserve-exemplifies-ecology-protection-5291.html) - Gongbiela Nature Reserve is located southwest of Heihe city, Heilongjiang province. Periglacial Landforms and the humid climate have provided the environmental basis for the development of various kinds of marshes. The wetland ecological condition is ideal for a diversity of plant and animal species to inhabit.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Autumn scenery of Baping village in Guangxi](https://welcometochina.com.au/autumn-scenery-of-baping-village-in-guangxi-5288.html) - Photo taken on Oct 6, 2016 shows the autumn scenery in Baping village of Hechi city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Border city offers curious visitors a taste of DPRK](https://welcometochina.com.au/border-city-offers-curious-visitors-a-taste-of-dprk-5286.html) - If you are looking for a holiday with an exotic twist, Dandong, a coastal city in Northeast China's Liaoning province, right next to the DPRK border, is a good choice.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Visit a park and travel back in time](https://welcometochina.com.au/visit-a-park-and-travel-back-in-time-5284.html) - Situated 20 kilometers from the city's landmark scenic area West Lake, this attraction gives visitors a glimpse of the past.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [New glass path near Beijing](https://welcometochina.com.au/new-glass-path-near-beijing-5282.html) - Qinglianggu Valley, which is in a Beijing suburb, has built a glass-bottom path to attract more visitors, especially those interested in outdoor thrills.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Something old, something new](https://welcometochina.com.au/something-old-something-new-5280.html) - It is a distinctive cluster of low-slung historical buildings, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the West Lake area in Hangzhou, Zhejiang's provincial capital.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Grassland of Hulun Buir in Inner Mongolia](https://welcometochina.com.au/grassland-of-hulun-buir-in-inner-mongolia-5278.html) - As the autumn comes, the grassland of Hulun Buir is turning yellow and local herdsmen are busy in preparing winter forage for cattles.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Writer Lu Xun’s childhood home offers inspiration](https://welcometochina.com.au/writer-lu-xuns-childhood-home-offers-inspiration-5276.html) - Lu Xun's legacy lives on in his hometown, Xing Yi discovers.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Island paradise becoming a getaway resort](https://welcometochina.com.au/island-paradise-becoming-a-getaway-resort-5193.html) - An isolated island, a limited number of tourists and elegantly decorated guesthouses sounds like a paradise for a weekend getaway from metropolitan madness, which is exactly what Huaniao Island, in Shengsi, Zhejiang province, offers, thanks to residents' efforts to restore the ecosystem.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Scenes of ancient city Kaifeng in early autumn](https://welcometochina.com.au/scenes-of-ancient-city-kaifeng-in-early-autumn-5191.html) - Pleasant weather in early autumn has made the ancient city Kaifeng, located in Henan province and home to a significant number of cultural relics, particularly charming and inviting to visitors. September 2, 2016.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Fireworks light up sky over West Lake in Hangzhou](https://welcometochina.com.au/fireworks-light-up-sky-over-west-lake-in-hangzhou-5189.html) - Fireworks light up the sky on the West Lake in Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province, Sept 4, 2016.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Botanical garden－a colorful treat](https://welcometochina.com.au/botanical-garden－a-colorful-treat-5187.html) - With 3 million visitors drawn each year to this facility, this place is more than just picture-book landscapes.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Finding the best way to Qiandao Lake](https://welcometochina.com.au/finding-the-best-way-to-qiandao-lake-5185.html) - How do you approach Qiandao Lake? Let me count the ways. If you were a bird, you could fly to every one of the 1,078 islands.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [New 'home' for the holidays in Hangzhou](https://welcometochina.com.au/new-home-for-the-holidays-in-hangzhou-5175.html) - Like many other globetrotting travelers, the epiphany to start her own guesthouse came after spending hundreds of nights at different lodges around the world.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Soil forest in Datong county, N China's Shanxi](https://welcometochina.com.au/soil-forest-in-datong-county-n-chinas-shanxi-5156.html) - The "soil forest" refers to the landscape consisting of protrusive loess and grit sediment due to crustal movement as well as wind and water erosion.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [The three pagodas－a scene from dreams](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-three-pagodas－a-scene-from-dreams-5154.html) - A small site on West Lake makes a big splash, as Raymond Zhou finds out.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [From in the sky to on the road](https://welcometochina.com.au/from-in-the-sky-to-on-the-road-5152.html) - More Chinese tourists are exploring the country from behind the wheels of rented cars. Yang Feiyue reports.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Yellow River and Great Wall shake hands here](https://welcometochina.com.au/yellow-river-and-great-wall-shake-hands-here-5150.html) - There's an old saying in China to describe the Yellow River, its mother river by calling it－jiu qu, shiba wan, or 'nine twists, 18 turns'－because it meanders all over northern China on its lazy 5,464 kilometer run to the East Sea.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [From dry cave to spooky ice cave Ningwu delivers](https://welcometochina.com.au/from-dry-cave-to-spooky-ice-cave-ningwu-delivers-5148.html) - Shanxi was fairly well known for its cave dwellers in the northern part of the province. No, no, these were not Ice Age Neanderthals or cave men, they were local farmers who made their homes by digging into the hard-packed loess soil for a place that is cool in the blazing summer and not so
- [Wondrous delights in NW Shanxi](https://welcometochina.com.au/wondrous-delights-in-nw-shanxi-5146.html) - Rare visit to Hanging temple, village, and coffins bring three mysterious sights in one day, as Sun Ruisheng, Yang Cheng and Roger Bradshaw report.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Scenery of Penglai in East China's Shandong](https://welcometochina.com.au/scenery-of-penglai-in-east-chinas-shandong-5144.html) - Aerial photo taken on August 23 shows the Sanxianshan scenic spot in Penglai in East China's Shandong province.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Lotus flowers bloom in Yangzhou city, Jiangsu province](https://welcometochina.com.au/lotus-flowers-bloom-in-yangzhou-city-jiangsu-province-5142.html) - Lotus flowers bloom at a park in Yangzhou city, Jiangsu province, Aug 23, 2016.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Lotus flower brightens Zhuozheng garden in Suzhou](https://welcometochina.com.au/lotus-flower-brightens-zhuozheng-garden-in-suzhou-5140.html) - End of summer is the best time to appreciate lotus flowers in Suzhou, one of the most visited cities in Southern China, which is renowned for its exquisite, classic Chinese gardens.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [People flock to 'Dead sea' to avoid heat in Sichuan province](https://welcometochina.com.au/people-flock-to-dead-sea-to-avoid-heat-in-sichuan-province-5138.html) - Temperatures in many areas of Sichuan province reached 35 C or above. People have tried to avoid the hot weather by flocking to waterside resorts.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Aerial photos show golden field in valley of Lhasa River](https://welcometochina.com.au/aerial-photos-show-golden-field-in-valley-of-lhasa-river-5136.html) - Photo taken on Aug 11, 2016 shows the golden field in the valley of Lhasa River, Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Toilets in China - Everything you didn't want to know](https://welcometochina.com.au/toilets-in-china-everything-you-didnt-want-to-know-5125.html) - It's quite amazing, one of the most asked questions on travel forums about China is about toilets. Questions such as "what are the toilets like", or "Toilet Paper :} Is it really a problem?", "No Western Restrooms in China! Yikes!". If you're coming to China, it's something you're going to have to get comfortable with,
- [Little Lijiang River in Zhejiang ideal for rafting](https://welcometochina.com.au/little-lijiang-river-in-zhejiang-ideal-for-rafting-5121.html) - Here, the vegetation is dense and full of biodiversity, especially the bamboo trees growing halfway up the mountains, and stones of various shapes also make fascinating attractions.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Pristine beauty of Mohe county, NE China](https://welcometochina.com.au/pristine-beauty-of-mohe-county-ne-china-5119.html) - The pristine beauty of Luoguhe, Beiji and Beihong villages in China's northernmost county of Mohe attracted a large number of tourists.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Kenting attracts visitors with charming scenery](https://welcometochina.com.au/kenting-attracts-visitors-with-charming-scenery-5117.html) - Kenting, located in Southern Taiwan, attracts visitors with its charming scenery.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [The Cost of Living in China - for Travelers & Expats](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-cost-of-living-in-china-for-travelers-expats-5108.html) - How much does it cost to go to China? Take a look on the travel forums and it's one of the most common questions there is, so, let's break it down. Just like anywhere, there's a big difference between holidaying and living for extended periods so let's tackle it in two parts. Holidaying in China:
- [Aerial view of Sanjiangkou wetland park, Zhejiang province](https://welcometochina.com.au/aerial-view-of-sanjiangkou-wetland-park-zhejiang-province-5106.html) - Following the strategy of integrating mountain scenery and the water view, the Sanjiangkou wetland was built into a park that covers 1,422 hectares. Roads, bridges and railways cross the riverway and the grassland.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Lifeline for poverty-stricken castle village](https://welcometochina.com.au/lifeline-for-poverty-stricken-castle-village-5104.html) - Standing atop a cliff, surrounded by green mountains and boasting some of China's most untouched ancient buildings - Yangjiao Water Castle has all the elements of a major tourist attraction.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Xinanjiang River becomes heaven for egrets](https://welcometochina.com.au/xinanjiang-river-becomes-heaven-for-egrets-5102.html) - Good ecological conditions make the Xinanjiang River Wetland Park, which is in the Mount Huangshan area, an ideal place for various species of bird to inhabit.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Train runs through cole flower fields in Qinghai](https://welcometochina.com.au/train-runs-through-cole-flower-fields-in-qinghai-5100.html) - Photo taken on July 26, 2016 shows a train runs through the cole flower field at Menyuan, Northwest China's Qinghai province.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Amazing scenery of Tomur Grand Canyon in Xinjiang](https://welcometochina.com.au/amazing-scenery-of-tomur-grand-canyon-in-xinjiang-5098.html) - Tomur Grand Canyon, which has various landforms, has been listed as China's National Geological Park.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Visitors can test their courage on Shanghai skywalk](https://welcometochina.com.au/visitors-can-test-their-courage-on-shanghai-skywalk-5096.html) - Visitors to a landmark skyscraper in Shanghai can put their nerves to the test by walking, leaning off of or sitting down on the outside of one of China's tallest buildings－340.6 meters above the ground.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Between rocks in a hard place](https://welcometochina.com.au/between-rocks-in-a-hard-place-5090.html) - I was on a rugged, narrow stone path carved out of a cliff face. In fact it was so narrow that before I embarked on it I had to make sure no one was coming the other way because even two slim people would barely have been able to pass each other.-- Delivered by Feed43
- [Scenery of cole flower field at Inner Mongolia](https://welcometochina.com.au/scenery-of-cole-flower-field-at-inner-mongolia-5088.html) - Photo taken on July 20, 2016 shows a cole flower field at Urad Middle Banner, Bayannur, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Tourists visit verbena flower field in Qingdao](https://welcometochina.com.au/tourists-visit-verbena-flower-field-in-qingdao-5086.html) - The verbena fields here, which cover an area of 130 mu (8.7 hectares), have attracted a good many tourists.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Whistling Dune Bay: Landmark for tourism industry of Inner Mongolia](https://welcometochina.com.au/whistling-dune-bay-landmark-for-tourism-industry-of-inner-mongolia-5084.html) - The sunset is seen at the Whistling Dune Bay in Dalad Qi in Ordos, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, July 15, 2016. Located in the east of Kubuqi Desert,-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [A quick trip to the Magical SanMen Dao](https://welcometochina.com.au/a-quick-trip-to-the-macigal-sanmen-dao-4876.html) - This is a spectacular place, beautiful, peaceful and simple. I was truly fortunate to have an old friend in town who offered me a chance to tag a long with a family trip to this beautiful spot. this trip was to Sanmen Dao (Sanmen Island) which is off the coast of Shenzhen, but I think
- [Fly China for Less with New Budget Airlines](https://welcometochina.com.au/fly-china-for-less-with-new-budget-airlines-2517.html) - Fancy a flight from Shanghai to an island paradise for 9RMB? Welcome to the new wave of budget airline carriers opening up in China that's smashing airline travel costs. Aviation is a huge growth sector in China with the domestic growth at 11%, with Chinese airlines carrying an additional 9 million domestic passengers in 1Q2015
- [Danxia landform: A forgotten heaven](https://welcometochina.com.au/danxia-landform-a-forgotten-heaven-5076.html) - Gaoyi Mountain in Chenzhou city, Central China's Hunan province, is famous for its Danxia landform.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Waterfalls: Cool destinations for summer](https://welcometochina.com.au/waterfalls-cool-destinations-for-summer-5056.html) - Waterfalls for a cool summer travel destination-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [On a green carpet through time](https://welcometochina.com.au/on-a-green-carpet-through-time-5053.html) - A visit to Shanxi province takes you back through Chinese dynasties, and you will lap up the exquisite scenery along the way.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Foreign guests explore heartland of China](https://welcometochina.com.au/foreign-guests-explore-heartland-of-china-5051.html) - When Aidana Mukhametgaliyeva saw a notice in China Daily offering writers and photographers the chance to visit Shanxi province, she had no hesitation in applying to go.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Going wild in wetlands](https://welcometochina.com.au/going-wild-in-wetlands-5043.html) - Chen Yan enjoyed seeing wild birds as he boated over Heilongjiang province's Khanka Lake.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Hebei island eager to lure Beijing tourists](https://welcometochina.com.au/hebei-island-eager-to-lure-beijing-tourists-5041.html) - Hebei province's Tangshan city has invested in the development of a tourism island that is near Beijing.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Sichuan touts hiking in green tourism push](https://welcometochina.com.au/sichuan-touts-hiking-in-green-tourism-push-5039.html) - Sichuan province's Guangyuan held a hiking event on a fabled route across its Jianmen Pass in early July to boost local tourism.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Making its maiden voyage](https://welcometochina.com.au/making-its-maiden-voyage-5037.html) - Free-fall simulators, android bartenders and a $4.5 million art collection are all aboard the new Royal Caribbean cruise liner that set sail from Tianjin to Japan and South Korea last week.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Airy scenes lure tourists north](https://welcometochina.com.au/airy-scenes-lure-tourists-north-5035.html) - China's northwestern Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is expected to get more high-end visitors after the launch of cross-border tours to the Altai Mountains, where China, Russia, Mongolia and Kazakhstan come together.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Pristine karst caves surround Guangxi village](https://welcometochina.com.au/pristine-karst-caves-surround-guangxi-village-5033.html) - Karst caves in Southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region have well-developed features.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Eat along the way with the Red Army](https://welcometochina.com.au/eat-along-the-way-with-the-red-army-5031.html) - Now, start your journey of tasting "red food" while recalling the eventful years.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Scenery of Xiaolangdi Dam on Yellow River](https://welcometochina.com.au/scenery-of-xiaolangdi-dam-on-yellow-river-5029.html) - The artificial water cascades generated by the Xiaolangdi Dam are feasts for the eyes of tourists when the dam does its annual de-sedimentation between late June and early July.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Red tourism for foodies](https://welcometochina.com.au/red-tourism-for-foodies-5027.html) - We editors have picked red attractions for you, making it possible for you to explore new ways to have a good time in revolutionary resorts, enjoying delicious red food together and recalling the eventful years.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Local herdsmen celebrate traditional festival in Inner Mongolia](https://welcometochina.com.au/local-herdsmen-celebrate-traditional-festival-in-inner-mongolia-5010.html) - Local herdsmen gathered together to celebrate the festival. Activities including wrestling, archery and Mongolian chess will be held.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [HK police station classified as historical building](https://welcometochina.com.au/hk-police-station-classified-as-historical-building-4952.html) - HK police station classified as historical building-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Summer scene at Hongcun village in Anhui province](https://welcometochina.com.au/summer-scene-at-hongcun-village-in-anhui-province-4950.html) - This photo, taken on June 25,2016, shows the pastoral scenery at Hongcun village in Yi county, Anhui province. Hongcun village is an ancient village with a history of more than 800 years.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Ma Shi Chau: Beautiful geological park in HK](https://welcometochina.com.au/ma-shi-chau-beautiful-geological-park-in-hk-4948.html) - Ma Shi Chau, literally meaning "horse excrement island", is an island in Hong Kong, under the administration of the Tai Po District.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Maiji Mountain Grottoes: 'Museum’ of exquisite sculptures](https://welcometochina.com.au/maiji-mountain-grottoes-museum-of-exquisite-sculptures-4946.html) - Containing more than 7,000 Buddhist sculptures and over 1,000 square meters of murals, the Maiji Mountain Grottoes are one of the four great grottoes in China, honored as an "Oriental Sculpture Museum".-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Beautiful lake Longquan in Chengdu](https://welcometochina.com.au/beautiful-lake-longquan-in-chengdu-4944.html) - Beautiful lake Longquan in Chengdu-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Shakespeare star Ian McKellen has fun in China](https://welcometochina.com.au/shakespeare-star-ian-mckellen-has-fun-in-china-4942.html) - Ian McKellen, who is known as a fine Shakespearean actor and is a six-time recipient of the Laurence Olivier Award, recently came to China for the worldwide activity Shakespeare Lives. But his China tour is much more than that.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Shanghai's Bund area after rain](https://welcometochina.com.au/shanghais-bund-area-after-rain-4940.html) - View of the Bund after a rainstorm with the skyline of Pudong's Lujiazui Financial District with the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, June 22 2016.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Qingdao in fog](https://welcometochina.com.au/qingdao-in-fog-4938.html) - A heavy fog has made Wusi Square in Qingdao a heavenly place on June 19, 2016.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Shennongjia applies for World Natural Heritage](https://welcometochina.com.au/shennongjia-applies-for-world-natural-heritage-4936.html) - Shennongjia is located in northwestern Hubei province. The region's forest coverage rate is over 90 percent, and nature reserve forest coverage is up to 96 percent. National Park network was created by the United States 100 years ago to protect natural resources, which now has become a globally recognized model.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See
- [Huizhou: A place of tranquility](https://welcometochina.com.au/huizhou-a-place-of-tranquility-4934.html) - Huizhou, a historical region on the boundary between today's Anhui and Jiangxi provinces, consists of six counties - Shexian, Yixian, Xiuning, Qimen, Jixi and Wuyuan.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Qingdao sees more tourists in search of beaches](https://welcometochina.com.au/qingdao-sees-more-tourists-in-search-of-beaches-4932.html) - With the rise of temperature, a growing number of people choose to spend time near the beach in Qingdao, Shandong province, June 14,2016.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Celebrating the bridges of Suzhou Creek](https://welcometochina.com.au/celebrating-the-bridges-of-suzhou-creek-4929.html) - The Suzhou Creek, nicknamed by the locals as a "natural museum of bridges" because of the sheer number of such structures on it, will soon be getting yet another addition to its collection.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Landmark for the Gyalrong Tibetans](https://welcometochina.com.au/landmark-for-the-gyalrong-tibetans-4927.html) - Serku Tibetan village is known as the first guard post of the Gyalrong Tibetans, who live along the eastern of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [A tale of three qiang villages](https://welcometochina.com.au/a-tale-of-three-qiang-villages-4925.html) - During this period, the interaction between Tibetans, Manchurians, Mongolians, Muslims, the Han and the Qiang people - violent and peaceful at various times - has left us with hundreds of villages of historical interest and picturesque scenery, on high mountains, deep valleys, and along the tributaries of the Yangtze River.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See
- [See a brilliantly colored underground canyon in Shandong](https://welcometochina.com.au/see-a-brilliantly-colored-underground-canyon-in-shandong-4923.html) - The spectacular-looking cave was developed from big Karst cracks, inside it are stone columns and stalagmites of various shapes and colors, lit up to form a spectacular landscape.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [A wild place that wields a natural youth appeal](https://welcometochina.com.au/a-wild-place-that-wields-a-natural-youth-appeal-4921.html) - Glaciers. Forests. Snowcaps. Hot springs. These are the charms Sichuan province's Hailuogou hopes will coax college students to visit.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Past the greenest pastures](https://welcometochina.com.au/past-the-greenest-pastures-4919.html) - Summertime paints much the Inner Mongolia autonomous region its true hue－green－in its greatest array of shades.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Garden maze built in downtown Shenyang](https://welcometochina.com.au/garden-maze-built-in-downtown-shenyang-4917.html) - A 200 square meters garden maze has been built in downtown Shenyang and attracted many people.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Seasonal livestock migration in Altay](https://welcometochina.com.au/seasonal-livestock-migration-in-altay-4915.html) - Every season, nomadic shepherds move their livestock to different pastures, a tradition that also offers a magnificent spectacle to outsiders.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Scenery of Guiyang, capital city of Guizhou](https://welcometochina.com.au/scenery-of-guiyang-capital-city-of-guizhou-4913.html) - Photo taken on June 2, 2016 shows the scenery of Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province. The forest coverage rate of Guiyang has surpassed 45 percent.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [HK and Seoul top Chinese tourist destinations](https://welcometochina.com.au/hk-and-seoul-top-chinese-tourist-destinations-4911.html) - The number of Chinese tourists increased by 12 percent in 2015, topping a 120 million people, with Hong Kong, Seoul and Phuket Island revealed as the top three destinations for individual tourists, according to a Ctrip 2016 report.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [No 1 bathing beach of Qingdao opens to public](https://welcometochina.com.au/no-1-bathing-beach-of-qingdao-opens-to-public-4909.html) - To meet the needs of tourists, the No 1 bathing beach of Qingdao opened to the public on Wednesday, one month earlier than previous years.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Coastal tourism gaining momentum in Qingdao](https://welcometochina.com.au/coastal-tourism-gaining-momentum-in-qingdao-4907.html) - Qingdao is one of many favorable coastal destinations in China. Although it can sometimes get foggy because of the hot weather, visitors still swarm to the seaside to seek some cool pleasure brought by the sea.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Guizhou's Bijie offers respite from the summer heat](https://welcometochina.com.au/guizhous-bijie-offers-respite-from-the-summer-heat-4905.html) - Guizhou province's Bijie city recently held a news conference in Beijing to promote its cool summer weather, picturesque scenery and culture.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Sansha seeks to become major tourist attraction](https://welcometochina.com.au/sansha-seeks-to-become-major-tourist-attraction-4903.html) - Journey to China's southernmost city expected to be like a trip to the Maldives.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Terraced fields present pastoral beauty in Jiangxi](https://welcometochina.com.au/terraced-fields-present-pastoral-beauty-in-jiangxi-4901.html) - .Lately, the weather has been agreeable, and local farmers have taken advantage of it to time their rice production. The beauty of the terraced fields comes from their various shapes and shades, from the flowing streams to the fresh pastoral green of crops growing.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Aerial view of Shanghai Disney Resort](https://welcometochina.com.au/aerial-view-of-shanghai-disney-resort-4899.html) - Aerial photo taken on May 18, 2016 shows the bird's view of Shanghai Disney Resort in Shanghai, east China. Shanghai Disney Resort, Asia's biggest Disneyland, will open to public on June 16, 2016.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [First wheat museum opens in Henan province](https://welcometochina.com.au/first-wheat-museum-opens-in-henan-province-4897.html) - The country's only wheat-themed museum opened recently in Wen county, Henan province. Covering an area of 3,995 square meters, the museum fully displays the history, culture and the evolution of wheat, one of the world's main food sources.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Chishui river valley tourism highway in Guizhou](https://welcometochina.com.au/chishui-river-valley-tourism-highway-in-guizhou-4895.html) - Stretching from the 1915 Square of the renowned Moutai town to the tourist terminal in Chishui city, the Chishui river valley tourism highway, with a total investment of 4.5 billion yuan, is comprised of a 160 km mountain bike cycling route (painted with red pitch) and a 154 km route for motor vehicles (painted with
- [Shutterbug turns home into bird photo studio](https://welcometochina.com.au/shutterbug-turns-home-into-bird-photo-studio-4893.html) - "I have been placing walnut cake, cherry tomato and cooked yolk in the feeder for over a month, and finally I woke up Wednesday morning to their twittering and chirping."-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Giant egg spotted in many landmarks in Changsha](https://welcometochina.com.au/giant-egg-spotted-in-many-landmarks-in-changsha-4891.html) - Citizens in Changsha city noticed a giant egg in many landmark locations. The egg is actually a city performance art named "Changsha lays an egg of dreams" made by a couple of artists together.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Zhijin Cave: Most beautiful Karst cave](https://welcometochina.com.au/zhijin-cave-most-beautiful-karst-cave-4889.html) - The Zhijin Cave, also known as Daji Cave (Hit Rooster Cave), is the most attractive and famous. It is one of the biggest Karst caves in China.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [5-day Thai Festival starts in Yunnan](https://welcometochina.com.au/5-day-thai-festival-starts-in-yunnan-4887.html) - The annual Thai Festival started in Kunming on Wednesday. The five-day event highlights Thai culture, performances as well as traditional food.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Aerial view of terraced fields in Lianyungang city, E China's Jiangsu](https://welcometochina.com.au/aerial-view-of-terraced-fields-in-lianyungang-city-e-chinas-jiangsu-4885.html) - This aerial photo taken on May 10, 2016 shows part of the terraced fields at Jiagu Mountain in Ganyu district of Lianyungang city, east China's Jiangsu province.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Most beautiful village in rain](https://welcometochina.com.au/most-beautiful-village-in-rain-4883.html) - With the reputation as the most beautiful village in China, this is Wuyuan, in the eastern province of Jiangxi.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Stark Realities of Life in Regional China](https://welcometochina.com.au/stark-realities-of-life-in-regional-china-4656.html) - Going to China and exploring the well worn tourist trails is one thing, it's another thing again to live in one of China's major urban cities for a period of time, and it's very much another thing again, to live outside those urban cities. It's a journey that can push you to explore all of
- [Post-80s and 90s first-class passengers surging in China](https://welcometochina.com.au/post-80s-and-90s-first-class-passengers-surging-in-china-4776.html) - China’s post-80s and 90s have surpassed the 70s to become the major force of first-class and business-class passengers,according to Ctrip.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Scenery of Dongping National Forest Park in Shanghai](https://welcometochina.com.au/scenery-of-dongping-national-forest-park-in-shanghai-4773.html) - Photo taken on May 4, 2016 shows the wharf of Dongping National Forest Park in Shanghai, east China.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Lets Eat.... Chang Fen (Rice Noodle Rolls)](https://welcometochina.com.au/lets-eat-chang-fen-rice-noodle-rolls-4696.html) - This simple dish is a real favorite of mine and a staple of the Cantonese breakfast scene. Take an early morning wander along the streets anywhere from Hong Kong to way out past Guangzhou and you wont be able to miss it. Rice noodle rolls, or zhū cháng fěn (cantonese: chee cheong fun) which translates literally to
- [Sea turns fluorescent in Dalian, Northeast China](https://welcometochina.com.au/sea-turns-fluorescent-in-dalian-northeast-china-4767.html) - The Heishizi outdoor bathing place in Dalian, Northeast China's Liaoning province, saw its seaside turning fluorescent after a heavy rain on Wednesday.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [An icicle world inside China's deepest ice cave](https://welcometochina.com.au/an-icicle-world-inside-chinas-deepest-ice-cave-4765.html) - Located 50 kilometers west of Ningwu county in north China's Shanxi province, the ice cave in Luyashan Mountain was formed in the glacial epoch in the quaternary period about 3 million years ago.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Suzhou's eden](https://welcometochina.com.au/suzhous-eden-4763.html) - An ongoing horticulture exhibition in a city celebrated for its gardens has roots in the past yet sows seeds for the future.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Lavender blossom invites tourists to Henan](https://welcometochina.com.au/lavender-blossom-invites-tourists-to-henan-4761.html) - Over 980 square meters' lavenders blossomed at Mount Chaya in Zhumadian city, Central China's Henan province, May 2. 2016.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Tourists view Nuo dance at China's Yongcheng](https://welcometochina.com.au/tourists-view-nuo-dance-at-chinas-yongcheng-4759.html) - Tourists view Nuo dance at a scenic spot in Yongcheng, Central China's Henan province, on May 1, 2016. Nuo dance, performed with distinguishing masks, is an ancient folk dance serving as both secular entertainment and a votive ritual.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Hangzhou city: China's Manhattan](https://welcometochina.com.au/hangzhou-city-chinas-manhattan-4710.html) - After 10 years of construction, Hangzhou, in East China's Zhejiang province, has rebranded itself as a quaint modern city.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Ink painting-like scenic spot in E China](https://welcometochina.com.au/ink-painting-like-scenic-spot-in-e-china-4708.html) - Photo shows Shenxianju scenic spot shrouded by clouds after a rain in Xianju county, East China's Zhejiang province on April 23, 2016.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [People enjoy sea of flowers in Beijing](https://welcometochina.com.au/people-enjoy-sea-of-flowers-in-beijing-4693.html) - People view tulip at the Zhongshan Park in Beijing, capital of China, April 20, 2016. -- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Largest airport in West China given go ahead](https://welcometochina.com.au/largest-airport-in-west-china-given-go-ahead-4691.html) - It's being reported that construction of the largest aiport in West China is going to start after getting approval from the National Development and Reform Commission. -- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Clear sky over downtown Jinan E China's Shandong](https://welcometochina.com.au/clear-sky-over-downtown-jinan-e-chinas-shandong-4688.html) - Photo taken on April 18, 2016 shows the clear sky over downtown Jinan, capital of East China's Shandong province, after rainfall. -- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Huichang a land of picturesque scenery](https://welcometochina.com.au/huichang-a-land-of-picturesque-scenery-4686.html) - Huichang county, with picturesque scenery, lies in the southeast of Ganzhou city in East China’s Jiangxi province. Chinese Chairman Mao Zedong once went to Huichang and praised the county’s scenery as exceptionally beautiful. -- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Water-sprinkling festival celebrated in Yunnan](https://welcometochina.com.au/water-sprinkling-festival-celebrated-in-yunnan-4684.html) - People sprinkle water to each other to pray for good fortune during the traditional water-sprinkling festival, which is also the New Year festival of the Dai ethnic group.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Aerial view of Tianjin's country park](https://welcometochina.com.au/aerial-view-of-tianjins-country-park-4682.html) - Photo taken on April 14, 2016 shows an aerial view of islands inside a country park of Xiqing in North China's Tianjin. Many people travelled to the park as the temperature rose.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Let's Eat... Offal Hot Pot](https://welcometochina.com.au/lets-eat-offal-hot-pot-4660.html) - Here is something YOU SHOULD try, when your Chinese friends take you to a beef hot pot restaurant, get ready for all kinds of offal and intestine, they love the stuff. And to be honest, it's well worth trying and with the different sauces and condiments, it's delicious, but some bits are a tad chewy...
- [Tulip flowers bloom at Yingze Park in Taiyuan](https://welcometochina.com.au/tulip-flowers-bloom-at-yingze-park-in-taiyuan-4629.html) - Photo taken on April 13, 2016 shows tulip flowers at Yingze Park in Taiyuan, capital of North China's Shanxi province.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Terraced fields in S China](https://welcometochina.com.au/terraced-fields-in-s-china-4627.html) - Photo taken on April 11, 2016 shows terraced fields in Longji township of Longsheng county, south China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Steam train in Southwest China keeps operation, boosts tourism](https://welcometochina.com.au/steam-train-in-southwest-china-keeps-operation-boosts-tourism-4625.html) - Jiayang steam train, which has been running for half a century and still keeps the old narrow-gauge steam train way of operation, is currently a part of local tourism industry.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Fire in the sky](https://welcometochina.com.au/fire-in-the-sky-4623.html) - In Situ village, a Spring Festival tradition to scare away demons known as datiehua, or the spraying of iron is just one attraction among many.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Tongren taps tourism for growth and poverty reduction](https://welcometochina.com.au/tongren-taps-tourism-for-growth-and-poverty-reduction-4621.html) - One airport, two provinces and the legend of three bronze figures: Tongren is counting the ways it is preparing for an economic takeoff.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Scenery of Lhasa-Nyingchi High Grade Highway in Tibet](https://welcometochina.com.au/scenery-of-lhasa-nyingchi-high-grade-highway-in-tibet-4619.html) - The Lhasa-Nyingchi High Grade Highway, which starts from Lhasa, capital of Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, and ends at Bayi town of Nyingchi city, has a length of 409.2 kilometers.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Burst with joy: Azaleas blossom in Guizhou](https://welcometochina.com.au/burst-with-joy-azaleas-blossom-in-guizhou-4617.html) - About 125-square-kilometer Azalea in the scenic area has entered full blossom season recently, drawing a lot of tourists during the qingming festival holiday.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Water falls from heaven](https://welcometochina.com.au/water-falls-from-heaven-4615.html) - Li Bai, a famous Chinese poet from the Tang Dynasty (618-907), in his poem, Invitation to Wine said, “Did not you see the Yellow River coming from heaven, rushing into the sea, never comes back?”-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Spring light brightens the Temple of Heaven](https://welcometochina.com.au/spring-light-brightens-the-temple-of-heaven-4613.html) - As temperatures rise steadily in the country's capital, scenes of Spring warmth can be seen everywhere in the city.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Prague – meat and beer paradise](https://welcometochina.com.au/prague-meat-and-beer-paradise-4611.html) - The Czech Republic may be a little off the beaten track for Chinese tourists, but there is much to love about the country and particularly its capital, Prague, for example, its food.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Summer Palace embraces spring](https://welcometochina.com.au/summer-palace-embraces-spring-4609.html) - Spring scenery at the Summer Palace in Beijing, capital of China, March 26, 2016.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Magnificent Diqing snow-capped mountain in early spring](https://welcometochina.com.au/magnificent-diqing-snow-capped-mountain-in-early-spring-4607.html) - There is more than one renowned snow-covered mountain in this area. Meili snow mountain, Bagelazong snow mountain and Haba snow mountain are all well known scenic spots that are magnificent in size and vary in shape, attracting numerous visitors each year.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Spring flower power draws visitors to Wuyuan](https://welcometochina.com.au/spring-flower-power-draws-visitors-to-wuyuan-4605.html) - Spring brings blooms that woo uyuan's visitors. Yang Feiyue and Shi Xiaofeng explore the blossoming destination.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Scenery of cole flower fields in Anhui](https://welcometochina.com.au/scenery-of-cole-flower-fields-in-anhui-4603.html) - flowers and Hui-style architectures here combine to create an attractive landscape painting.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Iconic old homes of Shanghai's famous residents](https://welcometochina.com.au/iconic-old-homes-of-shanghais-famous-residents-4601.html) - Shanghai has about 4,000 Western-style townhouses, of which more than 100 are classified as historical heritage sites.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Spring view of Fujian Tulou in SE China](https://welcometochina.com.au/spring-view-of-fujian-tulou-in-se-china-4598.html) - Fujian Tulou is a type of Chinese rural dwellings of the Hakka and Minnan people in the mountainous areas in Fujian province.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Cherry blossom seen at parks in Shanghai](https://welcometochina.com.au/cherry-blossom-seen-at-parks-in-shanghai-4596.html) - Visitors go boating on a lake by cherry blossom at Gucun Park in Shanghai, east China, March 16, 2016. The annually Shanghai Cherry Blossom Festival is expected to be held here from March 18 to April 15.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Local flavor of Yunnan tourism](https://welcometochina.com.au/local-flavor-of-yunnan-tourism-4594.html) - Experts and officials gathered recently in Beijing to discuss the development of tourism in the Diqing Tibetan autonomous prefecture.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Scenery of blooming cherry and tea garden in Fujian](https://welcometochina.com.au/scenery-of-blooming-cherry-and-tea-garden-in-fujian-4592.html) - Visitors walk on a road under cherry blossom surrounded by tea garden in Yongfu town of Zhangping city, Southeast China's Fujian province, March 15, 2016.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Scenery of Qiandao Lake in Hangzhou](https://welcometochina.com.au/scenery-of-qiandao-lake-in-hangzhou-4590.html) - With 1,078 islands scattered across the lake, Qiandao Lake is a famous spot for sightseeing in China.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Tourism bankrolling Tibetan communities' development](https://welcometochina.com.au/tourism-bankrolling-tibetan-communities-development-4588.html) - In 2015, tourism revenue in Tibetan regions of Sichuan totaled 39 billion yuan (about six billion US dollars), up 20 percent year on year.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Blossoming peach flowers near West Lake mark the arrival of Spring](https://welcometochina.com.au/blossoming-peach-flowers-near-west-lake-mark-the-arrival-of-spring-4586.html) - The tree is in full bloom, a signal that Spring has come to West Lake, since this particular peach tree is always the first to blossom every year.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Flamingos rest along the Yellow River in Qinghai](https://welcometochina.com.au/flamingos-rest-along-the-yellow-river-in-qinghai-4584.html) - The flamingo is a large pink bird with long, thin legs and a long neck, a rare bird species that mainly inhabits areas that are tropical or subtropical areas. This is the first time the bird has been seen in the Yellow River area in Qinghai province.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Cherry blossoms in Kunming](https://welcometochina.com.au/cherry-blossoms-in-kunming-4582.html) - Cherry blossom season came to Kunming's Yuantongshan Park last week, turning the site into a fanciful pink world.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Icy Yellow River begins to thaw due to warm weather](https://welcometochina.com.au/icy-yellow-river-begins-to-thaw-due-to-warm-weather-4580.html) - The icy Yellow River began to thaw due to warm weather.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Cherry flowers in full bloom as spring comes](https://welcometochina.com.au/cherry-flowers-in-full-bloom-as-spring-comes-4578.html) - Cherry flowers are in full bloom as the spring comes.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Where drum towers set life's tempo](https://welcometochina.com.au/where-drum-towers-set-lifes-tempo-4576.html) - Yang Yuanju's family offers ritualistic sacrifices to their ancestors in a 19-story drum tower in the village center on Chinese Lunar New Year's Eve.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Chills and thrills](https://welcometochina.com.au/chills-and-thrills-4574.html) - China's successful 2022 Winter Olympics bid has won the season a new place in Chinese hearts－and itineraries.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [A diplomat's tales of three Chinese cities](https://welcometochina.com.au/a-diplomats-tales-of-three-chinese-cities-4572.html) - Former Egyptian ambassador Mahmoud Allam shares his impressions of China via interaction with people in Beijing, Shenzhen and Chengdu.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Oriental storks look for food at Zhangjiacun Wetland in Dalian](https://welcometochina.com.au/oriental-storks-look-for-food-at-zhangjiacun-wetland-in-dalian-4570.html) - Oriental storks fly in the sky over the Zhangjiacun Wetland in Dalian.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Spring comes to the Three Gorges area](https://welcometochina.com.au/spring-comes-to-the-three-gorges-area-4568.html) - As temperatures have started to rise, flowers along the banks of the Three Gorges area are blossoming to celebrate the coming of spring.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Plum trees blossom to embrace spring in Lincheng, Zhejiang province](https://welcometochina.com.au/plum-trees-blossom-to-embrace-spring-in-lincheng-zhejiang-province-4564.html) - At this time of year the multitude of red plum blossoms are like red clouds at sunrise, while the white blooms look as pure as snowflakes. The views draw a good number of tourists who flock to Lincheng to enjoy the poetic scenery.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Rime scenery seen in NE China's Jilin](https://welcometochina.com.au/rime-scenery-seen-in-ne-chinas-jilin-4562.html) - Tourists enjoy the rime scenery at a scenic spot in Jilin, Northeast China's Jilin province, Feb 23, 2016.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Snow draws millions to Xinjiang](https://welcometochina.com.au/snow-draws-millions-to-xinjiang-4560.html) - A few years ago, the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, which draws hordes of tourists in summer and autumn, typically turned quiet when the long winter arrived.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Songpan's charm lingers and shines in modern times](https://welcometochina.com.au/songpans-charm-lingers-and-shines-in-modern-times-4558.html) - Ernest Henry Wilson visited Songpan, an ancient city in Sichuan province, a few times beginning in 1903 to take back with him seeds to the United Kingdom.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [It's Chicken run time again](https://welcometochina.com.au/its-chicken-run-time-again-4549.html) - As CNY comes to close, families make their return to the cities with the bounty of home town produce... anyway they can.
- [Migration Nation: What does it look like when 1.3 Billion people go on Holiday?](https://welcometochina.com.au/migration-nation-what-does-it-look-like-when-1-3-billion-people-go-on-holiday-3258.html) - The Spring Festival Travel Season, or Chunyun (春运), is well underway as people race home to chow down on dumplings and set the country ablaze with crackers and fireworks. Of course Spring Festival and Chinese New Year is much more than overeating and going deaf or possibly being blinded, but we'll talk about that another
- [China's most beautiful wetlands](https://welcometochina.com.au/chinas-most-beautiful-wetlands-3241.html) - Wetlands are vital to human life, as they host a huge variety of life, protect coastlines and provide natural sponges against river flooding and store carbon dioxide to regulate climate change.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Plum blossoms brighten the bleak winter](https://welcometochina.com.au/plum-blossoms-brighten-the-bleak-winter-3239.html) - Tourists flocked to the site to take photographs of the flowers, in spite of the cold weather.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Snow scenery seen in Xi'an](https://welcometochina.com.au/snow-scenery-seen-in-xian-3237.html) - Photo taken on Jan 31, 2016 shows the snow scenery in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [A slice of ancient folk culture](https://welcometochina.com.au/a-slice-of-ancient-folk-culture-3235.html) - Everything turned into a blur in the dim yellow light from the thinly-scattered street lamps after night drew a veil over the Shaxi township.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Herdsmen graze horses on snow-covered pasture of Hulunbuir](https://welcometochina.com.au/herdsmen-graze-horses-on-snow-covered-pasture-of-hulunbuir-3233.html) - Herdsmen graze horses on the snow-covered pasture of Hulunbuir, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Jan 18, 2016.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Warm colors at sunrise cast off the chill in Qingdao](https://welcometochina.com.au/warm-colors-at-sunrise-cast-off-the-chill-in-qingdao-3231.html) - With the rise in temperatures following extreme cold weather that struck most parts of China in the last two weeks, northern China has regained some warmth.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Amazing snow scenery of Shenxianju Mountain in E China](https://welcometochina.com.au/amazing-snow-scenery-of-shenxianju-mountain-in-e-china-2-3229.html) - Photo taken on Jan 23, 2016 shows the snow-covered scenery of Shenxianju Mountain in Taizhou city, East China's Zhejiang province.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Amazing snow scenery of Shenxianju Mountain in E China](https://welcometochina.com.au/amazing-snow-scenery-of-shenxianju-mountain-in-e-china-3227.html) - Photo taken on Jan 23, 2016 shows the snow-covered scenery of Shenxianju Mountain in Taizhou city, East China's Zhejiang province.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [People enjoy skating at Beijing's Shichahai scenic spots](https://welcometochina.com.au/people-enjoy-skating-at-beijings-shichahai-scenic-spots-3215.html) - People play on a skating rink at Shichahai, a scenic area in Beijing, capital of China on Jan 17, 2016.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Zhaosu county: 'Hometown of Pegasus'](https://welcometochina.com.au/zhaosu-county-hometown-of-pegasus-3213.html) - Zhaosu county, known as the "hometown of pegasus", has held 22 Pegasus Festivals in a row.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Scenery of frozen sea at Xiajiahezi bathing beach in Dalian](https://welcometochina.com.au/scenery-of-frozen-sea-at-xiajiahezi-bathing-beach-in-dalian-3211.html) - Photo taken on Jan 13, 2016 shows the frozen sea at the Xiajiahezi bathing beach in Dalian, Northeast China's Liaoning province.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [People skate on frozen Kunming Lake of Summer Palace](https://welcometochina.com.au/people-skate-on-frozen-kunming-lake-of-summer-palace-3203.html) - 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
- [Three stories make Central China's Hunan heard in the US](https://welcometochina.com.au/three-stories-make-central-chinas-hunan-heard-in-the-us-3201.html) - 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
- [Inside: A China Hoverboard Factory](https://welcometochina.com.au/inside-a-china-hoverboard-factory-3186.html) - 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 factory is mention you may
- [2016 China Holiday Dates](https://welcometochina.com.au/2016-china-holiday-dates-3173.html) - 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 New Year 3 days Feb.
- [The Top 15 Hotels in Central, Hong Kong](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-top-15-hotels-in-central-hong-kong-3165.html) - 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 prestigious Pacific Place Complex. It
- [The Top 15 Luxury Hotels in Hong Kong](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-top-15-luxury-hotels-in-hong-kong-3162.html) - 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 the scenic Wanchai Waterfront. Grand
- [The Top 15 Xiamen Hotels](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-top-15-xiamen-hotels-3154.html) - 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 Indigo Xiamen Harbour 5-star hotel
- [The Top 13 Hotels in Wuhan China](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-top-13-hotels-in-wuhan-china-3148.html) - Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province, features several quality hotels and here we have listed the top 13 based on suitability, value, visitor reviews and central location. Wuhan features many attractions including Hubei Provincial Museum, Yellow Crane Tower, Villa of Chairman Mao Zedong, Guiyuan Buddhist Temple, Heptachord Terrace and East Lake to name some. The
- [The Top 15 Hotels in Nanjing](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-top-15-hotels-in-nanjing-3139.html) - 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 Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen
- [The Top 15 Hotels in Guangzhou](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-top-15-hotels-in-guangzhou-3132.html) - 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 Family, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall,
- [Top 10 travel spots around Hainan](https://welcometochina.com.au/top-10-travel-spots-around-hainan-3128.html) - 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
- [Migratory birds seen on Caohai Nature Reserve in SW China](https://welcometochina.com.au/migratory-birds-seen-on-caohai-nature-reserve-in-sw-china-3110.html) - 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
- [How to: Using WeChat Pay to Simplify your Daily Life in China](https://welcometochina.com.au/how-to-using-wechat-pay-to-simplify-your-daily-life-in-china-3103.html) - If you have been in China more than a day, you probably have WeChat on your phone by now. But, it's much more than a social sharing and messaging servicing, it can really simplify a lot of necessities in China daily life. for foreigners, WeChat Pay can simplify a lot of daily tasks such as
- [Night view of sculptures at snow expo in NE China](https://welcometochina.com.au/night-view-of-sculptures-at-snow-expo-in-ne-china-2979.html) - 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
- [Snow scenery of Hexigten Qi in Inner Mongolia](https://welcometochina.com.au/snow-scenery-of-hexigten-qi-in-inner-mongolia-2657.html) - Snow scenery of Hexigten Qi in China's Inner Mongolia-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Astronomical tide brings spectacular view to Qingdao](https://welcometochina.com.au/astronomical-tide-brings-spectacular-view-to-qingdao-2653.html) - 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
- [Amazing Nielong Cave in E China's Jiangxi](https://welcometochina.com.au/amazing-nielong-cave-in-e-chinas-jiangxi-2634.html) - 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
- [Top 10 hot spring destinations around the world](https://welcometochina.com.au/top-10-hot-spring-destinations-around-the-world-2632.html) - Top 10 hot spring destinations around the world.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Chengdu airport ranks fourth in exit-entry visitors by Christmas Eve](https://welcometochina.com.au/chengdu-airport-ranks-fourth-in-exit-entry-visitors-by-christmas-eve-2630.html) - "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
- [Nanyang Street of Feng Xiaogang's Film Commune opens](https://welcometochina.com.au/nanyang-street-of-feng-xiaogangs-film-commune-opens-2628.html) - "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
- [The Top 15 Hotels in Xi'an China](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-top-15-hotels-in-xian-china-2611.html) - Xi'an was one of my favorite destinations and I place I highly recommend to anyone touring China. You can read more about my journey here. These are top rated hotels in Xi'an that are also convenient to all the major attractions such as the Drum and Bell Towers, the Mosque, City Wall and so on,
- [Winter scenery of Mount Emei in SW China's Sichuan](https://welcometochina.com.au/winter-scenery-of-mount-emei-in-sw-chinas-sichuan-2625.html) - 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
- [Rime scenery on prairie in Inner Mongolia](https://welcometochina.com.au/rime-scenery-on-prairie-in-inner-mongolia-2623.html) - 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
- [An ancient finance hub shines after its golden era](https://welcometochina.com.au/an-ancient-finance-hub-shines-after-its-golden-era-2546.html) - 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
- [An underground battleground](https://welcometochina.com.au/an-underground-battleground-2544.html) - 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
- [Shuanglong Lake: Transparent as mirror](https://welcometochina.com.au/shuanglong-lake-transparent-as-mirror-2-2539.html) - 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
- [Shuanglong Lake: Transparent as mirror](https://welcometochina.com.au/shuanglong-lake-transparent-as-mirror-2537.html) - 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
- [Winter view of Puzhehei in Yunnan](https://welcometochina.com.au/winter-view-of-puzhehei-in-yunnan-2535.html) - Puzhehei is a scenic spot with many places for camping among areas surrounded by big lakes which are the most popular with visitors.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Unique city landscape of Kaifeng, Henan privince](https://welcometochina.com.au/unique-city-landscape-of-kaifeng-henan-privince-2533.html) - Azure sky with occasional clouds, along with some historical attractions, form a unique landscape.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Underwater scenery of Qilian Islands in Hainan](https://welcometochina.com.au/underwater-scenery-of-qilian-islands-in-hainan-2531.html) - Photo taken on Dec 12, 2015 shows the underwater scenery of Qilian Islands in Sansha city, South China's Hainan province.-- Delivered by Feed43 service See more: China Daily
- [Distant view of Mount Everest in Tibet](https://welcometochina.com.au/distant-view-of-mount-everest-in-tibet-2529.html) - Photo taken on Nov 20, 2015 shows a distant view of Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world which stands at an altitude of 8844.43 meters, in Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region.-- Delivered by Feed43 service via http://ift.tt/1lH5LCg
- [Qingtian River geological park](https://welcometochina.com.au/qingtian-river-geological-park-2509.html) - Qingtian River geological park (青天河地质公园), Jiaozuo, Henan Province displays a layered and textured world of pure color.
- [Colorful subway trains in China](https://welcometochina.com.au/colorful-subway-trains-in-china-2507.html) - Colorful subway trains in China Do you feel bored on subway train every day, and have to play with your mobile phone to ease the boredom? Imagine how much better our journey will be if there were colorful carriages instead of tasteless decorations. Here we take a look at some colorful trains in China. http://bit.ly/1O5qFRN
- [Amazing scenery of desert poplar forest in NW China](https://welcometochina.com.au/amazing-scenery-of-desert-poplar-forest-in-nw-china-2505.html)
- [Inflatable gym protects students from smog](https://welcometochina.com.au/inflatable-gym-protects-students-from-smog-2499.html) - School builds inflatable gym to protect students from smog. A Beijing school has built an inflatable gym on the playground, providing students an ideal place to play and exercise, even though the city’s pollution index is well beyond "hazardous", the highest level on the smog scale.Source: Inflatable gym protects students from smog[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
- [Vertical Horizon In Hong Kong By Romain Jacquet-Lagreze](https://welcometochina.com.au/vertical-horizon-in-hong-kong-by-romain-jacquet-lagreze-2497.html) - Vertical Horizon is a series of photographs I’ve been taking since 2011. It is a photographic journey between the buildings of a relentlessly growing city. These photos are like a deep immersion into the city’s thick atmospheres and a visual record of its wildly diverse built environment.Read the full version from the author's website.
- [A snapshot of China's Staggering Growth in Satellite Images](https://welcometochina.com.au/a-snapshot-of-chinas-staggering-growth-in-satellite-images-2468.html) - Some images released by NASA give a visual insight into the staggering growth of one of China's fastest growing regions, the Perl River Delta, Guangdong. Once upon a time this fertile farmland with fishing villages on the coast and rice fields inland, has in just 17 years, grown from 10 million people to 42 million
- [Lets Eat... Chickens Feet](https://welcometochina.com.au/lets-eat-chickens-feet-2290.html) - There's not much that goes to waste around these parts, and that includes Chickens feet, not just spared out of thrift though, they're a wildly popular snack and delicacy. You can find them at street food stalls, convenience stores, supermarkets and for a real treat, my favorite is Cantonese style chickens feet that you find
- [My First Day In China - In the City of Chengdu ](https://welcometochina.com.au/my-first-day-in-chengdu-china-38.html) - After a suprisingly good nights sleep at the hotel, that saved me from a night on the streets of Chengdu, I woke to see a beautiful haze, a lovely light grey in color impenertable by the sun, my first morning in China. At first I thought smog, but actually its just a haze for whatever
- [Key Travel Tips for First Time China Visitors](https://welcometochina.com.au/key-travel-tips-for-first-time-china-visitors-1604.html) - The first time in China can be an entrancing experience, put together the mysticism of Asian culture, the buzz of the staggeringly large number of people, the sheer size and scale of everything, and you'll probably be on a starry-eyed traveler high for a while. But, undoubtedly at some point you'll have to come back
- [Inside a Walmart in China - Here's five things you probably won't see in a US Walmart](https://welcometochina.com.au/inside-a-walmart-in-china-heres-five-things-you-probably-wont-see-in-a-us-walmart-2294.html) - Supermarkets in China can be an eye-opening experience, I remember going to buy some chicken when I first moved here and, lo and behold, there was live chickens, pulled from the cage, beheaded and plucked before your eyes, it. Talk about fresh. Walmart is fairly tame, in comparison to the more traditional supermarkets, of which
- [2015 Public Holiday Schedule](https://welcometochina.com.au/2015-public-holiday-schedule-2075.html) - Official Chinese public holidays for 2015: New Year’s Day January 1st to the 3rd off with weekend shifted, and work recommencing on the 4th (Sunday). Spring Festival/Chinese New Year: February 18th (Chinese New Year’s Eve) to the 24th off with weekend shifted. Tomb Sweeping Day: April 5th off, with day off on the 6th. International
- [Hong Kong Cuisine - local snacks and specialities](https://welcometochina.com.au/hong-kong-cuisine-local-snacks-and-specialities-2083.html) - A guide to some of the snacks and meals that are popular with the locals, and where to get them [NOTE: this has translated from wechat and its a little imperfect, but I put here as a guide for food lovers looking for a genuine 'local' Hong Kong food experience.] You can find out more
- [French Toast and Hong Kong Milk Tea](https://welcometochina.com.au/french-toast-and-hong-kong-milk-tea-2102.html) - A popular snack you'll find at Hong Kong tea restaurants is the local version of french toast.. the middle is filled with peanut butter, coated in egg batter then fried. Goes well with milk tea, which is another local speciality featuring a strong brew of black tea with condensed milk.. They take there tea very
- [Dim Sum Breakfast at Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen](https://welcometochina.com.au/dim-sum-breakfast-at-kempinski-hotel-shenzhen-652.html) - Kempinski is a European luxury hotel chain and they have a hotel in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, and it's one of the citys leading 5 star hotels. I haven't had the pleasure of staying except to say that its in a great spot close to the new Coastal City Shopping Center which features a mix
- [What can you get for $4 at a Bakery in Shenzhen, China?](https://welcometochina.com.au/what-can-you-get-for-4-at-bakery-in-shenzhen-china-669.html) - Lots of tasty things, thats what! Theres a little bakery at the bottom of the Maple Leaf Nanshan hotel which I often visit to grab some lunch, the staff are friendly and the food is tasty. Even better is how amazingly cheap it is! All this cost about 28RMB (or yuan, if you like) which
- [Let's Eat...... Snacks](https://welcometochina.com.au/lets-eat-snacks-1947.html) - Here's a quick guide to some of the popular local snacks foods you'll see on your travels around China (excuse the translations, will get to correcting the dish names): Lijiang: delicacies include spiral dumpling, buckwheat cake, walnut meatball, champion cake, Naxi Bowl Tsai cake, millet meatloaf, spiral cake, pineapple rice pudding, purple meters Baba, fried
- [Chinas Top Food Cities](https://welcometochina.com.au/chinas-top-food-cities-1966.html) - Number 1: Chengdu I will never forget Chengdu, my first food experience there was the famous spicy hotpot, my mouth and lips were on fire from the red soup of chiller and peppers! In 2010, Chengdu was designated the "Capital of the World's Gourmet Food" by UNESCO, and renowned for hot pot cooking, spicy bean
- [Lets Eat... Clay Pot Noodles](https://welcometochina.com.au/lets-eat-clay-pot-noodles-2117.html) - Claypot Noodles (罐罐面) are a popular meal in my local area, but there certainly not to be found everywhere, as I'd never really noticed them before. Just recently tried them out at a local sidewalk restaurant the other day, it's a very popular place at lunch times and at night right through till 11 and
- [Lets Eat... Sichuan Dry Hot Pot](https://welcometochina.com.au/lets-eat-sichuan-dry-hot-pot-2111.html) - Sichuan (or Szechwan/Szechuan) Cuisine is wildly popular, but UNLESS, you have a real penchant for spicy food it might not be the first place to start your culinary adventures. I mean real spicy. Once you have been here a while you'll probably grow more and more accustomed to spicy food and really start to love
- [The benefits of Goji Berry (Wolfberry)](https://welcometochina.com.au/2079-2079.html) - [translated from people.cn] Goji Berry(枸杞), also known as Wolfberry, according to traditional Chinese medicine, has tonifying the liver and kidney and nourishing blood for improving eyesight, anti-aging rejuvenation and other effects. Modern medical research found that Goji also has liver and functional in preventing fatty liver. Goji contains an active ingredient theophylline, it is effective
- [Once upon a time, so slowly, so beautiful!](https://welcometochina.com.au/once-upon-a-time-so-slowly-so-beautiful-2058.html) - A poetic tale, translated and reposted from wechat: Once upon a time, so slowly, so beautiful! Once daylight is very slow Cart, horse, mail is slow A greeting, had to wait for days Once upon a time the Moon is slowly A bit busy and a bit lazy In a cup of tea to pass
- [Basic Chinese for Travelers - Phrases + Links to Apps and Free Learning Tools ](https://welcometochina.com.au/basic-chinese-for-travelers-phrases-links-to-apps-and-free-learning-tools-1486.html) - This page is intended for those people who haven't had the luxury of doing a beginners Chinese course before having to/or choosing to step onto a plane and head for China. The page includes survival phrases, tools, apps plus links to loads of free resources for learning Mandarin Chinese. First, for those that are completely
- [Trains in China - A guide for travelers](https://welcometochina.com.au/trains-in-china-a-guide-for-travelers-1474.html) - China's train network is extensive to say the least, with nearly every city and town connected via over 90,000 km or tracks. The size is set to grown with the Chinas continuing domestic growth, plus proposals for inter-continental lines that could extend from China into Russia, Germany and even to London and from China through
- [兴隆寺 Xingfu Longgu Temple - Qingyuan](https://welcometochina.com.au/兴隆寺-xingfu-longgu-temple-qingyuan-1904.html) - Out along Provincial Road there's numerous sight seeing attractions and one of those is Xingfu Temple across from the Niuyuzui scenic area. Getting to either is easy, take the bus number 24 which terminates at the gate of the scenic area, then walk through the main gate and follow the path for 5 minutes. Map
- [A morning at Fei Lai Temple of Qingyuan](https://welcometochina.com.au/a-morning-at-fei-lai-temple-of-qingyuan-1898.html) - Reading the net and according to locals, during the week boat hire to Feilai Temple is quite expensive, so I was pleased to find that you can walk there. There's actually lots of tour boats going up and down the river, but most are private chartered for tour groups and they don't stop at the temple,
- [太和古洞 Qingyuan Taihe Ancient Cave](https://welcometochina.com.au/太和古洞-qingyuan-taihe-ancient-cave-1899.html) - Here's an amazing spot in Qingyuan that you should definitely take the time to visit. Featuring amazing natural scenery, a temple and pure mountain water rock pools for swimming. I will never forget swimming in amazing rock pools after the walk to the temple at the top of the mountain. The temple is not big,
- [Taobao Alternatives in China](https://welcometochina.com.au/taobao-alternatives-in-china-1888.html) - Taobao is China's undisputed king of online shopping malls in China, and is the local equivalent of ebay in many ways. Traders can list their products online and reach out to a large audience who can easily locate and compare goods of just about any type. Whilst prices can be cheaper at Taobao, as you
- [Let's Eat...... Fungus](https://welcometochina.com.au/lets-eat-fungus-1801.html) - China has nearly 900 species of wild mushroom, more than 50 of which are in commercial cultivation. Mushrooms are used widely in both cooking and in traditional medicine. They are sold fresh and dried. Black Fungus or Cloud Ear Fungus (黑木耳 hui mu er) Looks like an ear, it's thin and a rubbery feel when cooked. It
- [Common Scams for the China Traveler (and how to avoid them)](https://welcometochina.com.au/common-scams-for-the-china-traveler-and-how-to-avoid-them-1771.html) - Human nature is the same wherever you go, so just like everywhere else, China has it's share of good and bad. In my travels I have never had any major issues, perhaps I'm lucky, maybe just using common sense, I'm not sure. In any case, it's best to be on the wise side by having
- [Hotel Breakfasts in China - What to Expect](https://welcometochina.com.au/hotel-breakfasts-in-china-what-to-expect-1745.html) - One of the best things after a late night arrival into an unknown city is to wake up and find an awesome breakfast awaiting. So, when travelling what can you expect in a Chinese hotel, and how is the breakfast, well, here's a guide. Most hotels I have stayed in offer breakfast, which is usually
- [OYC Hotel & Convention Center at Seven Star Crags Zhaoqing](https://welcometochina.com.au/oyc-hotel-convention-center-at-seven-star-crags-zhaoqing-1530.html) - Some time ago I remember seeing an ad on the English news channel here in China for the OYC Hotel and thought I'd love to check that out one day. The attention getting feature in the ad was the huge cave and hot spring located underneath the hotel, now we are in Zhaoqing for a couple
- [Coloane - The Sleepy Side of Macau](https://welcometochina.com.au/coloane-the-sleepy-side-of-macau-693.html) - To get my bearings, and get a feel for Macau, I jumped on a local bus, Macau isn't that big and after a quick look at the map either bus number 26 or 15 looks to cover a fair amount of area and buses are cheap! I caught bus number 26, which ends up doing
- [Taipa Island Macau](https://welcometochina.com.au/taipa-island-macau-701.html) - Taipa Island is joined to Macau by three bridges being the Sai Van Bridge, Macau Taipa Bridge and the Friendship Bridge. Tapai and Coloane where once separate islands, but the two are have been joined as one land mass due to the land reclamation and formation of Cotai. Taipa features a university, ferry terminal, Macau International Airport, the
- [Macau Fishermans Wharf](https://welcometochina.com.au/macau-fishermans-wharf-720.html) - The Fishermans Wharf is a feature packed area having over 70 stores and fun attractions in the one location. For me it was worth a wander just to see recreation of a roman amphitheatre, a volcano and a Portuguese style pedestrian street. There's a hotel here on the waterfront and a casino. As I walk
- [More Photos of Macau...](https://welcometochina.com.au/more-photos-of-macau-769.html) - Some random photos from around Macau, Taipa, Cotai and Coloane.
- [Holiday Inn Nanshan, Shenzhen China](https://welcometochina.com.au/holiday-inn-shenzhen-china-461.html) - The Holiday Inn is an American hotel chain, so, it's guaranteed that the prices are going to be higher than your run of the mill Chinese hotel. But what do you get for the extra cost? For a start, the Holiday Inn Donghua in Nanshan District is clean, like, western style clean and has western
- [Shenzhen Electronics Shopping - Huaqiangbei and SEG Electronics Market](https://welcometochina.com.au/shenzhen-electronics-shopping-huaqiangbei-and-seg-electronics-market-486.html) - So I'm told if your after electronics or digital products there's no better place to buy than in Shenzhen, China. This is backed up by the large number of electronics factories in the city, many global brand name products like the Apple iPhone and iPad are copied, I mean made, right here in Shenzhen too. There are
- [Shenzhen Accommodation: The Orient Sunseed Hotel](https://welcometochina.com.au/shenzhen-accommodation-the-orient-sunseed-hotel-495.html) - I found and booked this place via the cTrip website and it seemed to be a reasonable compromise between price and comfort at just under 200RMB ($31AUD) and still in the Nanshan District of Shenzhen. I stayed here just before heading over to Hong Kong. The place isn't really close to anything, but at the same time it's not
- [Shenzhen gets a new luxury brand shopping center: KK Mall](https://welcometochina.com.au/shenzhen-shopping-kk-mall-1042.html) - The city of Shenzhen is already well known for it's shopping options and it's big modern malls but there's now a new one on that list, the KK Mall. KK Mall is part of a large development which includes residential apartments and a financial offices tower which when completed will become Shenzhens tallest building standing
- [Leshan and the Giant Buddha](https://welcometochina.com.au/leshan-and-the-giant-buddha-112.html) - Leshan is a city located about two hours drive from Chengdu in Sichuan Province China. The star attraction of the city is the amazing Giant Buddha that's been carved out from the rock face siding the river. It's actually where three rivers meet being the Minjiang, Dadu and Qingyi rivers. It was listed as a
- [Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding](https://welcometochina.com.au/chengdu-pand-70.html) - Taking center stage on the city of Chengdu's attraction list is the 'Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding'. Its the largest and most successful breeding center being home to many pandas both young and old. Pandas are bred at the large park and along with being a popular tourist attraction, it also functions research and breeding
- [Xian Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Musical Fountain show ](https://welcometochina.com.au/xian-big-wild-goose-pagoda-and-the-musical-fountain-show-157.html) - It's a crazy name that just peaks the imagination and leaves you wondering exactly what you are in for, but the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a must visit on the Xi'an tour. So what is it exactly? A pagoda is a tiered temple commonly used throughout Asia as places of worship. The name "Big
- [Shanghai Copy Market - Going Going Gone....](https://welcometochina.com.au/shanghai-copy-market-going-going-gone-405.html) - If you walk around the major shopping areas like Nanjing Rd, get ready for the constant approaches from hawkers trying to lure you to their shop. I was just minding my own business, walking along the famous shopping strip that's Nanjing Rd and I this guy jumps in my face asking "what do you want,
- [The Shanghai Maglev Train](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-shanghai-maglev-train-446.html) - Shanghai has a really cool way to get to the airport, it's a 500km/h mag lev train! Only one problem the train is located miles from anything! In an odd peice of planning this superfast mag lev train terminates 20 minutes away from the city central. So by the time you catch a bus, taxi
- [Welcome to Hong Kong](https://welcometochina.com.au/welcome-to-hong-kong-512.html) - Hong Kong really is a must visit place on a China tour, as it is so much a part of the whole china story. Its also a very vibrant, modern and busy city. Its a popular place for shopping with most things being tax free. The region is small but still home to seven million
- [Humen Town of Dongguan China](https://welcometochina.com.au/humen-941.html) - So whats so special about Humen? Well, for one it's probably where the shirt your wearing is made and it's also where some of the major battles of the Opium Wars were fought. The town of Humen is part of the larger city Dongguan which is located about half way between Shenzhen and Guangzhuo. It's also
- [Maanshan and the Tang Dynasty Poet Li Bai](https://welcometochina.com.au/maanshan-and-the-tang-dynasty-poet-li-bai-1127.html) - The city of Maanshan is located in Anhui Province alongside the Yangtze River and only 30kms from Wuhu and 40kms from Nanjing the capital of Jiangsu Province. The city is home to well over 1 million people. The city is mostly known for it's steel and automotive industries, although it remains a city with a
- [Chengdu to Xian Flight on China Southern](https://welcometochina.com.au/chendu-to-xian-on-southeast-airlines-129.html) - I really wanted to make this trip via train, but it seemed difficult to book a ticket on short notice, plus the extremely helpfull staff at the Traffic Hotel in Chengdu where pretty keen to suggest the plane was going to be the best option. So the flight was booked, with the cheapest option at that
- [From Shenzhen to Hefei to Fuyang to Maanshan](https://welcometochina.com.au/sz-hefei-fuyang-maanshan-1122.html) - The Spring Festival travel peak was nearing an end and there was probably some chance of getting a train ticket or flight once again. For this trip it's off to meet future relatives. So how to get from Shenzhen to Fuyang? Theres the train, bus or plane. It's almost 24hrs travel on a train so
- [The Shenzhen China Hi Tech Fair - More than just Robotic Dolphins](https://welcometochina.com.au/sz-hi-tech-fair-1028.html) - The city of Shenzhen near Hong Kong is starting to become very well known for it's hi-tech industry base which has been a big part of the city's success so appropriately it's also home to the China Hi-Tech Fair which is claimed to be the number 1 tech show in China. So, how could I
- [Sea Battle Museum & Weiyuan Fort at Humen  ](https://welcometochina.com.au/sea-battle-museum-weiyuan-fort-humen-951.html) - The town of Humen holds a special place in Chinas history for it's role during the first Opium War which ran from 1839-1842. It's actually quite a famous place in China, where a strong battle was waged against the importing of opium and in that battle a legend was made, namely Lin Zexu. Many people record
- [Clothes and Fashion in Humen China](https://welcometochina.com.au/clothes-and-fashion-in-humen-china-946.html) - If there's one thing that keeps me in awe about about China it's simply the scale of things. As we drive from Shenzhen to Humen we pass factory after factory. I don't often need much reminding that this is the worlds most populus country but I'm reminded again that it's also the worlds factory. Instead of catching a
- [The K636 Train - Shenzhen to Yongding](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-k636-train-shenzhen-to-yongding-809.html) - I'd been working away in Shenzhen for a while now so it was time for a journey. But where too? I'd been to nearby Hong Kong, Macao and had a quick look at Guangzhou, so where to next? I wanted to find somewhere not to far away, reasonably simple to get to, and somewhere that had
- [The Peak Tram - Hong Kong](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-peak-tram-hong-kong-561.html) - An icon of Hong Kong that just should be missed, this amazing tram has been operating since 1888, and has apparently has never had a day out of service! I'm glad I got to the tram when it opened, and enjoyed a relaxed ride up the peak. Later on through the day the place becomes over run with
- [Xiamen to Shenzhen Bus](https://welcometochina.com.au/xiamen-to-shenzhen-bus-888.html) - In China there seems to be plenty of privately run bus services running here, there and everywhere but for a foreigner it's usually much easier and simpler to just buy a train ticket. But in some cases the going via bus can provide huge time savings. This is especially the case going from Xiamen to
- [Xiamen Hulishan Beach and Huli Hill Fort](https://welcometochina.com.au/xiamen-hulishan-beach-and-huli-hill-fort-884.html) - Less than a 20RMB taxi ride from the center of Xiamen is one of the areas popular beaches, which also features a wooden boardwalk which stretches along the beachfront. This wooden boardwalk, not in shot, winds its way along the beach and ocean front and goes for some way, but just beside this beach is Hulishan
- [Hukeng to Xiamen bus](https://welcometochina.com.au/hukeng-to-xiamen-bus-842.html) - I thought I'd have to travel back to Yongding to get a bus to Xiamen but lucky for me there's a bus running direct from Hukeng. Just outside the main gate to 'Yongding Hakka Earth Building Folk Cultural Village is a bus station, well, it's a small shop on the corner with a few chairs
- [Fuyulou Changdi Inn and Hukeng Village](https://welcometochina.com.au/fuyulou-changdi-inn-and-hukeng-village-835.html) - After a full day tour of the tulou buildings it was back to the Fuyulou Changdi Inn just in time for a tea drinking session with the owner and guests. Here they grow there own tea, and it's good gear, so good, I made sure to take some home. After an hour of solid tea
- [From Yongding Station to Hukeng Village](https://welcometochina.com.au/from-yongding-station-to-hukeng-village-817.html) - Yongding is a rural county within Chinas Fujian Province, the city of Yongding itself is small, minute by Chinese terms in that it probably has a population of less than 10,000, but I'm only guessing. This is the place where I to go on and see the famous tulou buildings. Once again my efforts in
- [My First Ride in an Electric Taxi (Shenzhen, China)](https://welcometochina.com.au/my-first-ride-in-an-electric-taxi-shenzhen-china-786.html) - Shenzhen is one of China's more modern cities and it's a place where there's a strong focus on clean energy sources and on reducing pollution. It's also where one of China's more well known car makers resides, BYD. So what do you get when a bus company, a car company and some government help come
- [Back to Guangzhou for the Canton Fair ](https://welcometochina.com.au/back-to-guangzhou-for-the-canton-fair-659.html) - After firing off an email to the organisers of the Canton Fair explaining how much I really enjoyed there entry process (see my previous visit to the Canton Fair), I got a fast response via email and an invite to return. This time I registered for the Canton Fair (also known as The China Import and Export
- [Guangzhou Trade Fairs: International Sourcing Expo](https://welcometochina.com.au/guangzhou-trade-fairs-international-sourcing-expo-638.html) - I was actually in Guangzhou to visit the Canton Fair, but ooops, I left my passport at the hotel. For some reason, seemingly unknown to anyone, you actually need to have a passport with a valid visa to gain entry to the Canton Fair, maybe they want to keep the locals out! If so, with
- [Guangzhou Metro (subway)](https://welcometochina.com.au/guangzhou-metro-subway-630.html) - Guangzhou has a modern subway system which services a large part of the city. For me, I wanted to get from Ghuangzhou East Railway Station to Pazhou where the Canton Fair complex is. It turned out to be pretty easy, just buy a ticket at the electronic vending machine which accepts coins, 5 yuan notes
- [Catching Up in Shenzhen](https://welcometochina.com.au/catching-up-in-shenzhen-620.html) - It had been a hectic schedule from the start of my trip back in Kuala Lumpur then to Chengdu and then around some of Chinas great cities and sights, so it was time to take it easy for a while. Plus I was a little keen to spend some time with a new friend, so Shenzhen was
- [Avenue of the Stars - Hong Kong](https://welcometochina.com.au/avenue-of-the-stars-hong-kong-548.html) - Located on the harbour shore at Tsim Sha Tsui the Avenue of Stars is pedestrian path which along the way showcases the Hong Kong film industry via statues and story boards. There's not that much to see, but it's a great place for a stroll while enjoying the excellent views of Hong Kongs Victoria Harbour. The main feature, or at
- [Around the Streets of Hong Kong in Photos](https://welcometochina.com.au/around-the-streets-of-hong-kong-in-photos-589.html)
- [Hong Kong Space Museum and Museum of Art](https://welcometochina.com.au/hong-kong-space-museum-and-museum-of-art-582.html) - On Tuesdays they're both free, so why not take a look at the Space Museum and the Museum of Art. The museums are located next to each other on the harbour at Tsim Sha Tsui next to the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. I cant quite get my head around why Hong Kong has a space museum, but anyway.
- [Hong Kong Museum of History](https://welcometochina.com.au/hong-kong-museum-of-history-574.html) - The Hong Kong Museum is a fascinating walk through the history of Hong Kong, the exhibition covers right from the formation of the Island itself, it's natural heritage, the British colonisation and through to the modern day. Im not really into museums but this one is well worth the money and time. Its not just a
- [The Star Ferry Hong Kong ](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-star-ferry-hong-kong-553.html) - Stra Ferry is a company that operates a ferry service that joins the Kowloon Peninsula to Hong Kong Island. You could almost call the Star Ferry service one of Hong Kongs historic institutions, its been there since 1898 humbly carrying people from one side of the harbour to the other. The ferrys themselves are still the classic old
- [Victoria Harbour Hong Kong](https://welcometochina.com.au/victoria-harbour-hong-kong-531.html) - The harbour is a key feature of Hong Kong and really makes Hong Kong the special place that it is. The harbour has long been a trade port but also offers a visual feast for the visitor! The views really are something. From the Kowloon side of the Harbour you can look across the wide
- [Hong Kong Harbour Symphony of Light Show](https://welcometochina.com.au/hong-kong-harbour-symphony-of-light-show-524.html) - Victoria Harbour at Hong Kong for me was Hong Kongs main draw card, it's one unique view that shouldn't be missed. And it gets even better at 8pm every night when what they call the 'Symphony of Lights' begins. The show is also a must see, featuring an amazing co-ordination of lights and lasers that are fitted to 44 hi-rises
- [Flight from Shanghai to Shenzhen on Air China](https://welcometochina.com.au/flight-from-shanghai-to-shenzhen-on-air-china-449.html) - I chose to fly from Shanghai to Shenzhen and booked my flight via elong.com website. The service via the website is pretty good once your booking is finalised you receive a SMS confirmation and also an email confirmation. You simply show your passport at check-in and receive your boarding pass. The Shanghai airport is modern and
- [Beijing to Shanghai via Train D305 - Soft Sleeper](https://welcometochina.com.au/beijing-to-shanghai-395.html) - This was my second trip on a train in China and again it's an overnight train with the trip taking just over 10 hours. I would be travelling on the D305 which leaves Beijing South station an 9.40PM and arrives in Shanghai at 7.52AM. The train leaves from Beijing South Station which is very modern,
- [Travel Exhaustion and Long Days in Beijing](https://welcometochina.com.au/travel-exhaustion-beijing-320.html) - After nearly one month on the road things had started to catch up with me, I was tired. Apart from being on your feet 12 hours a day, walking up things, down things, getting lost then more lost, there's also the mental load as you never stop thinking. Even simple tasks become complex in country where you
- [Xian to Beijing via Train](https://welcometochina.com.au/xian-to-beijing-via-train-236.html) - My first time on a train in China was on the overnight trip from Xian to Beijing. China has many different classes of train and this one was the 'Z' train. This Z train (the Z20) was no old rattler, it was near new modern, clean and very comfortable train! Apparently it's wise to buy
- [Flight from Lijiang to Chengdu with China Eastern Airlines](https://welcometochina.com.au/lijiang-to-chengdu-on-china-eastern-airlines-flight-mu5855-99.html) - Lijiang Airport is pretty simple, after check-in and security check you either walk to the waiting room on the left or right depending on your departure gate number. The waiting rooms have toilets, one shop, and seats although probably not enough. The flight was delayed for over an hour for some reason which was announced
- [Flight from Chengdu to Lijiang on Air China](https://welcometochina.com.au/chengdu-to-lijiang-on-air-china-flight-ca4265-73.html) - I booked this flight through the airline booking service at the Tibet Hotel Chengdu. I booked it at the last minute so I'm quite sure that I paid through the nose for this flight at 790rmb for an economy seat. I think if you booked with elong or ctrip in advance you could probably get a
- [When in Chengdu try a Jiafu Fudao Massage](https://welcometochina.com.au/jiafu-fudao-52.html) - Fortunately for me a had a friend in Chengdu, Rebecca, who just happened to be a manager at the Chengdu branch of Jiafu Fudao. Whats Jiafu Fudao? A very classy place for starters! It's a spa retreat, my guess catering for executive market, offering a vast array of massage and therapeutic services. Many of the services are
- [The Air Asia Experience - Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur on the way to China](https://welcometochina.com.au/the-air-asia-experience-melbourne-to-kuala-lumpur-on-the-way-to-china-7.html) - Choosing an airline was quite easy as Air Asia was by far the cheapest airline to get into China from Australia. At the time, Air Asia was under a third of the cost of the other airlines going in that direction. As a comparison the flight with Air Asia cost a total of $251 (Melb
- [Kualu Lumpur to Chengdu via Air Asia](https://welcometochina.com.au/kualu-lumpur-to-chengdu-via-air-asia-32.html) - I dont think I'll ever forget the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chengdu on Air Asia (KUL to CTU flight D72626), only for the reason that it was my first real introduction to what was in front of me. And the fact that, for me at least, I was about to enter a new world.
- [Kuala Lumpur](https://welcometochina.com.au/kuala-lumpur-18.html) - Arriving in Kuala Lumpur on the 8th of march and the first thing to hit me was the humidity, apparently KL was experiencing some hotter days than usual. So, lucky me, I guess, as I wouldn't be needing a hotel with a sauna or steam room! Kuala Lumpur appears to be one of those typical
- [Welcome to Kuala Lumpur - KL LCCT Airport](https://welcometochina.com.au/welcome-to-kuala-lumpur-kl-lcct-airport-10.html) - For me this is my first visit to KL and I have to admit that I really didn't do much research about the place! So everything to me is new, interesting and sometimes confusing! Oh yeah, when you see the sign saying 'Keleur' with an arrow, it's not Malay for 'this way to KL'. Apparently

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