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Chinese opera: compelling, fascinating - but definitely an acquired taste

Hung Chung Chih When I first witnessed a performance of Peking opera (the best-known form of Chinese opera, with Peking by the way being the traditional English spelling of Beijing) years ago in Beijing’s ornate, early-19th-century Huguang Guild Hall, I admit I was mesmerized by the gestalt of this elaborate art form. Unlike Western opera, it’s even more stylized, with exaggerated gestures, vocalisations, and heavily symbolic costume and makeup (and in some cases obviously extremely fakey…

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7 amazing places to explore in China beyond Beijing and Shanghai

When people think of travelling to China, Beijing’s imperial grandeur and Shanghai’s futuristic skyline often dominate the imagination. While these two cities are undeniably fascinating, they represent only a fraction of what China has to offer. Stretching across vast landscapes and shaped by thousands of years of history, China is home to ancient towns, dramatic natural wonders, culturally rich regions, and cities that feel refreshingly untouched by mass tourism. To truly understand the…

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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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  • Mark Pawlak February 11, 2011 at 3:01pm

    Anyone recommend good ski destinations in China?

     

    The BBC just published this: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12409772

  • Mark Pawlak February 11, 2011 at 12:28pm

    Hello all, hope all the Chinese group members had a great week of celebrations.

    Just getting some of my travel images from a recent visit to China to my profile - take a look.

    I've worked before with companies in China, helping improve web content and PR materials, please get in touch if you'd like more information.

    http://www.travel-copywriting.com/2010/04/panda-adventures/

     

    Best wishes

  • Tripatini November 29, 2010 at 8:52pm
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    How difficult and expensive is it to obtain rountine medical care in major cities in China and second-tier  cities? Are private clinics increasing in…
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    My latest blog post on http://toffeetomatoes.blogspot.com/ tells of stone pancakes which we found in China near Pinyao.
    Toffee Tomatoes
    . . and other fabulous food finds from here, there and everywhere
  • Sally Hammond November 12, 2010 at 3:23am
    I'd love you to have a look at my website as it is featuring the food of China at present. www.foodandtravel.com.au I am interested in extra information and links too.
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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
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