A gargantuan mix of modern and primitive, free and authoritarian, China boasts some of the most impressive and iconic sights in the world, as well as some spectacular scenery. (We hear the lo mein's not bad, either!)

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Experience old China in the southeast-central villages of Huangshan

      Known as one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in China, Huangshan is situated in Huizhou region of the country's southeast-central province of Anhui. Millions of visitors make a trip each year to catch a sight of theses magnificent granite peaks cradled by beds of clouds and frequently depicted in traditional Chinese paintings. And named after the mountain, the area around Huangshan City (pop. 1.5 million, a 4½-hour drive west of Shanghai) is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites:…

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How they celebrate New Year's in China

  You might wonder why this is even a question. But in fact, the Chinese-speaking world has its own big Lunar New Year celebration (in 2021, it's 12 February), and so while much of the rest of the planet makes a big deal out of New Year's Eve tonight, for many of the nearly 1½ billion inhabitants of this vast country, it simply isn't all that much of a thing. There are of course exceptions, and that's what I'm here to talk about. read post

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Tibet's Mount Kailash & Lake Mansarovar cited in '13 of the World's Most Spiritual & Sacred Places'

“There are no unsacred places; there are only sacred places and desecrated places.”                          ― U.S. novelist, poet, essayist, environmental activist, & cultural critic Wendell Berry If you’re a "seeker," who travels in part to deepen your religious and spiritual life, you'll want to read this post to learn more about the 13 most spiritual and sacred places that you can visit once travel starts opening up again. These pilgrimage spots are not merely examples of extraordinary…

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  • Crystal Zheng November 4, 2010 at 5:15pm
    Thanks Megan for your quick reply. It's really helpful! =)

    Best,
    Crystal
  • Crystal Zheng November 4, 2010 at 5:07pm
    Does anyone know of a place (website/travel agent/airlines) where has a great deal for flight ticket to China (PEK/SHA/PVG to be more specific)?

    Thanks!
    Crystal
  • Sally Hammond November 4, 2010 at 12:28pm
    Thanks, Megan. Hope I can get there one day.
    Cheers,
    Sally
  • Sally Hammond November 4, 2010 at 5:25am
    Thank you for this Heide. That's very helpful.
    Sally
  • Heidi November 4, 2010 at 4:32am
    Hi Sally,
    Besides Quandude, there are Bian yifang Roast Duck Restaurant, Da Dong Roast Duck Restaurant, Hong Yun Lou Roast Duck Restaurant, Yi Pin Yuan Roast Duck Restaurant and more. For detailed location and introduction, you can check http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/beijing/dinning/roastduc...
  • Sally Hammond November 4, 2010 at 4:18am
    Any suggestions for the best place to eat Peking duck in Beijing. I have heard of Quandude.
    Thanks, Sally
  • Nayaz Noor October 27, 2010 at 4:05pm
    Dear Ms. McCoy,

    i see that you are from Philly... I spent 10 years in Abington and both my children were born there. And how i miss Philly!

    I have just upload a few pictures including the one i think people should see.
    It only shows that we are still luckier than some and can achieve anything if we set our mind to it.

    I hope you will make it one day to the top there and share a picture with all of us. Wishing you the best!

    regards
    Nayaz
  • Allie McCoy October 27, 2010 at 3:47pm
    Mr. Noor, thank you for posting this. As a senior citizen who thought she would never get to see the Great Wall of China, I find that your story inspires me. If that poor man with just one leg could do it, I can do it! Thank you for the tip about the toilets as well!!
  • Nayaz Noor October 27, 2010 at 1:52pm
    Just got back from Beijing and of course a visit to the Great Wall at Juyongguan pass. Climbed up all the way to the 13th Tower ( west side )and was actually a bit surprised that the wall actually ended there....at the tower. Guess it continues further up, but there is a break.

    The most inspiring thing that took place that particular day( 20th OCT) - A man with just 1 leg, using crutches climbed up all the way to the top! I had seen him along the way and he was actually climbing faster than any of us able bodied people. Strangely my friend got a picture of me with him a few feet behind and i did not realize it until i turned around....An Amazing feat for him!

    The Toilets on top ( i think near the 12th Tower) are terrible and cannot be used by anyone. Of course all things are expensive at the eatery at the bottom. But it is an amazing experience and a a breathtaking view with some fall colors on the hills. it was a bit hazy on the East side but managed to get some good pictures....

    Definitely a must see!
  • Heidi October 27, 2010 at 11:17am
    Great Wall of China one of the greatest wonders of the world, was listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. One can not miss it when travel to China.

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