January 4th, 2010 — inChina travel guide
Yunnan, and its brilliant culture, numerous monuments and customs of various different nationalities, coupled with vastly different three-dimensional climate, rare birds and animals, plants that have underground treasures,giving of its rich and mysterious charm.
Kunming, Yunnan in China are called”Spring City”, which are indeed very beautiful. In the north now, thousands of miles are covered with the snow, but in winter in Kunming you will not feel cold. Tt is still a bonus Liulv spring, camellias in full bloom, the race to the blossoming plum and cherry flowers in Kunming interpretation of the world.
Transportation guide
Travelling to Yunnan, I suggest you go to Kunming first. In Kunming, Wujiaba International Airport currently go to Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and other 48 domestic routes; from Kunming it also opens the route to the major tourist areas in the province. In addition, the road in Kunming is the center in Yunnan Province, extending to the provinces, cities at home and abroad.
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December 13th, 2009 — inChina travel news
In the morning of April 5,2009, the Three Gorges Dam crest re-opened to domestic and foreign tourists. Yangtze River Three Gorges Tourism Company said it will implement stricter security screening measures to ensure the security of visitors and the top of the dam after the opening.
According to reports, the current top of the dam area open to visitors, like last year, is limited to the left bank of the dam crest length of 100 meters and a width of 5 meters range. Tourists can take the car battery on board the dam, the sluice section of the designated area off to tour, take pictures, stay about 20 minutes.
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December 2nd, 2009 — inChina travel guide
To escape the peak tourist season, travelling to Tibet in the winter to feel the enthusiasm of snow-covered plateau. In Lhasa, the winter is not as cold as you imagine. High latitude and plenty of sunlight during the day has brought more than ten degrees in temperature, also at about freezing at night. It is warmer than many parts of the north in China. And the dry climate of Lhasa, there will be no feeling of cold. Basking in the sun, It is especially comfortable.
Tibet Accommodation Guide
Those regular hotels, not backpackers’ chice.Youth hostels though cheap, but most of them noisy, and people more lively, so they are more suitable for passers-by. Either, you come to Tibet to escape the city noise in search of a leisurely and quiet accommodation, or you want to Tibet as a life experience, would like more in-depth experience truly Tibet, rather than skimming over the surface, so those characteristics, family hotel is the most best choice.
Tibet Food Guide
The convenience of dining in Tibet is far greater extent than most people imagine. Restaurants in Lhasa and the surrounding towns are Sichuan Cuisine-based and other cuisine restaurants are also mushroomed out. As a result, tasting delicious food from all over China in Tibet is not a problem. In the Tibetan traditional food in the winter, red food (meat) is as the main; the famous snack has clutch mutton, lamb sausage, dried meat. Besides, a rich Tibetan-style decoration makes you feast for the eyes, such as the Hui Zhao Tibetan cultural characteristics of various auspicious patterns and murals and so on. In Lhasa, Ma Sen, Luo Boluo fruit, fragrant chai, etc. is a must to taste. 
What to bring when travelling to Tibet in winter
1.Hat (it can shade)
2.Down jacket and warm clothing
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December 1st, 2009 — inChina travel news
Now, this winter is the best time to travel to Jiuzhaigou! Affected by the earthquake in 2008, this year’s winter tourist reception to Jiuzhaigou reach the lowest point in the past 10 years. The number of tourists per day is less than the same period last year, more than half. It is learned from the Jiuzhaigou Authority , Jiuzhaigou Sheraton Hotel and Air in China jointly launched activities aimed at low prices to attract tourists.
the lowest price ever-Jiuzhaigou — read more »
November 19th, 2009 — inChina tourist information
There are a lot of small ancient towns and small cities which leave the traces of Chinese long history and profound culture. Here I recommend top 5 small cities and towns worth visiting for your reference.
1. Lijiang in Yunnan
The Ancient Town of Lijiang is on the World Heritage List of UNESCO. Every ethnic group in Lijiang has a special festival, such as the Naxi people’s Sanduo Festival and the Yi people’s Torch Festival. The Lijiang UNESCO site is well known for its well-preserved ancient buildings and the distinctive Naxi culture. The aged wooden buildings decked with hanging red lanterns, and local musicians playing centuries-old Naxi instruments in the time worn streets, display a lifestyle and culture that seems lost in time. It is an idyllic place that seems far away from the cement, steel and busyness of the new section of the city. Lijiang is the gateway to many other tourist attractions in the region.
2. Pingyao in Shanxi
Pingyao is an ancient city that was named a World Heritage Site in 1997. Pingyao’s city wall has a perimeter of 6,163 meters, about 12 m high. The wall encircles an area of about 2.25 square kilometers, and separates the city into two worlds with different styles of structures. Inside the wall, the streets, pavement, structures, and about everything else retain the styles from Ming and Qing Dynasties. Outside the wall are the new the modern buildings. You can see and enjoy many things with Chinese characteristics, such as stamp number, native bank, pawnshop, traditional Chinese medicine shop, and silk fabric shop, variety store, and fan, lantern, theatrical costume store.
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