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Two Asian spots are included in the New 7 Wonders of the World(n7w): The Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal.
The n7w were the results of a global election and were announced during the Official Declaration ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, July 7, 2007 - 07.07.07.
Next, the organizers are looking for nominations for […]
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 […]
In celebration of its first anniversary, Novotel Citygate Hong Kong is offering an exclusive Biz Floor Package from HK$1,128* per room per night. In addition to standard Biz Floor benefits guests will enjoy these extra perks:
Complimentary in-room broadband Internet access (limited to one computer)
Complimentary mini bar* (One time consumption; selective items only incl. beer, soft […]
As mentioned in the Newsweek article I referred to in my previous entry on boutique hotels, there are more of these types of accommodations cropping up in Shanghai, too. One of those will be exclusive The Place Hotel & Spa on Nanjing Lu West, due to open next year.
The 22-storey hotel will operate a ‘guests […]
Is there a place for young travelers in busy Shanghai? This article form the NY Times points you where to go with the little ones in tow. Among the recommended destinations and activities are:
MagLev - a 267mph German-engineered magnetic levitation train, this ride cuts the 30 km journey from the airport to the town […]
On my last trip to and from Manila, I had a stop-over in Guanzhou, China, and by the number of passengers who got off/on from that point, the city must really be attracting a lot of business travelers. And of course, the hotel industry is quick to fill the demand for more accommodation options in […]
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 […]
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Chinese drama, the Fifth Beijing International Drama Festival is ongoing until May 3 at the Great Hall of the People, Capital Theatre, Poly Theatre, Chang’an Grand Theatre, Haidian Theatre and others theatres in the city. A total of 18, mostly traditional, dramas will be staged during the festival.
The […]
A dozen Asian hotels made it to the list of the Conde Nast Traveller’s Hot List of the best hotels in the world for 2007.
On 7th place: Banyan Tree Lijiang (photo), at Yunnan Province, China
On 12th place: Commune by the Great Wall Kempinski, at Badaling Mountains, China
On 16th place: Four Seasons Resort Maldives, at Landaa […]
Zhongshan, China is a economically booming city in the Guangdong province in southern China. It it can be reached by ferry from Hong Kong, and host some of the largest shoe factories. Should you find yourself in the area on business or leisure, but don’t want to shell out too much for accommodations, check out […]
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