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When I wrote about China’s tightened visa procedures in light of the upcoming Olympics, I already said that they should watch out that it doesn’t backfire. Looks like my fears were not unfounded.
By now, Beijing hotels should already be fully booked in anticipation of the summer visitors. In reality, however, business is slow.
“We are not […]
I love audio guides. Not only does it give more in-depth real-time information while taking a tour, it also allows you to go at your own pace, unlike when joining a group tour with a real flesh-and-blood tour guide.
Not the type to go for audio tours? Well, don’t say no til you’ve checked out the […]
It turned out that my mother-in-law and her sister, who wanted to spend a week in Beijing, weren’t able to secure the necessary tourist visa to enter China as the country tightens security in reference to the Olympics. What a bummer! Oh well, they’re heading to Ho Chi Minh City instead.
That’s one great thing being […]
There are a number of promotional videos made for the Beijing Olympics. Here’s one of my favorites, featuring the song One World, One Dream:
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The Olympic torch has arrived in China and will do its three-month long relay across major cities in China. In Sanya, Hainan, Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan and other celebrities added glitz and glamour to the parade. It seems that despite its protest-ridden run in Europe due to the Tibet crisis, the parade has […]
Have a peek at Beijing’s Olympic Village, which will house the 16,000 athletes, coaches and other participants to the 2008 Olympic Games.
Solar panels, drinking water on tap, internet access (subject to government censorship) … quite an architectural feat, really. Let’s hope everything’s up and running in time!
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The Hotel Club Travel Blog has the details on the new Terminal 3 of the Beijing Capital Airport, which was just finished right in time to welcome the hordes of visitors arriving for the upcoming Beijing Olympics 2008. If the photos over there aren’t impressive enough, take a look at how the airport glows in […]
You’re based on the US East Coast and would like to fly to Beijing? You’re in luck: United Airlines is having an East Coast to Beijing airfare sale.
Well, the image above says it all, but some important details of this promotional sale:
Purchase by November 24, 2007
Travel outbound by December 13, 2007
Travel is valid on Monday-Thursday; […]
If you need convincing, here are 8 reasons to visit Beijing, courtesy of Fodor’s Travel Wire:
The Temple of Heaven
Ancient Observatory
Magnificent Markets
Confucius Temple
Forbidden City
Lama Temple
Summer Palace
Tiananmen Square
These are the must-see spots that definitely must have a place in your itinerary. For more details and travel tips on these destinations, see the full article on Fodor’s Travel […]
A new luxurious hotel, right in the heart of Beijing, has recently opened: the Regent Beijing. From the hotel website:
Set comfortably between the sleek modernity of the business district and the ancient hutongs of traditional China, The Regent Beijing is in an ideal position to offer a complete experience of Beijing. Strategically located in the […]
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