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No.218-1 Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District Beijing, China, 100738, 010-65238888
Today was amazing! We started with a buffet breakfast, which was rediculously large. We met up with our tour guide Jojo and took a bus to the Forbidden City. We started in the east and worked our way to the main parts and back out. We learned so much from Jojo that made it worthwhile; like the reason red and yellow are royal colors is because they were expensive and hard to make, that dragons and phoenixes were the royal animals, that no corner could be left undecorated, that the number of dr...
Beijing, China jessica.fellerToday was another awesome day. We began our day at the jade factory, where we learned about the different type of jade, jadite being the stronger of the two. We learned how jade is a growing stone, and the color changes with the owner and may even help circulation. I ended up getting a jade bracelet, really expensive, but I figure I will be wearing this for the rest of my life! They used a bag to get the bracelet on, so now I literally cannot pull it off. Our next stop was the Great Wall. I m...
Beijing, China jessica.fellerAnother great day. I must say I love everything I have learned about Chinese culture so far. For example, I love how everything is symbolic; for example the phoenix represents the yang or woman side while the dragon is the yin or male, together creating harmony. (I bought some phoenix earrings!!!) And the lion is power, and so on. I elso enjoy the attitudes of Chinese people: They don't think badly of people, or it is not in their nature. They are horrible drivers, but there is no such thing ...
Beijing, China jessica.fellerToday was our free day. The morning started out slightly frustrating because no one was ready on time and we had to rush through breakfast. When we were finally all ready, we walked to the subway. This was a new experience, only 2 Yuen per trip (whereas the taxi costs around 20). Keep in mind, though; the exchange rate is 7 Yuen to one dollar. The subway was crowded, but fun! We came up from the subway into Tian Men Square. This was quite the sight; there were so many people there, and it is ...
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... Summer Placace. The Summer Palace includes mainly the Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, with a total area of the 300.59 hectares, of which 75% is covered by water. The Summer Palace is well known for hits conservation of 70,000-square-meter palaces and gardens, as well as a large collection of valuable cultural relics. It was designated as one of the first nation priority protected sites in 1961 and inscribed on the World Heritage List 1998. The expansive and lovely ...
Beijing, China crosthwaite... TV. If they broke the rule & they were farmers, they would lose their land & if they were a city government worker, they would lose their job. In today's day and age, there are 5 exceptions to the rule.
1. If you are a farmer & your 1st child is a girl, you are allowed to try again in 4 years.
2. Ethnic people can have a 2nd child – this rule is only for Chinese Nationalists
3. If your child passes ...
... plus tard, je pense que nous pouvons en trouver pour 50 yuans ! Le temple de confucius : un véritable havre de paix. Les arbres sont en fleur, il fait assez chaud : 22-24° , et moi qui ai porté des affaires d'hiver, mais il parait que c'est exceptionnel. Une chaleur très sèche, nous buvons beaucoup. Un musée d'instrument de musique anciens, cloches, orgue à bouche, bols chinois, une harpe couchée (nom ?), etc . Trône de ...
Beijing, China maialex... been able to see much of the city yet because of that) we ate at our hotel restaurant which had things on the menu such as roasted duck feet, sea cucumber with lemon grass, shark fin soup, roasted tripe (cow stomach), and a bunch of other BIZARRE dishes. Mom and I were feeling a bit frisky so we ordered the "fry shrimp" and the "spicy beef." I was not prepared to see about 3,000 ...
Beijing, China ~petra~... from Turpan. Take the flight CZ6807 (20:55-22:40) for Kashgar after dinner. Arrive in Kashgar. Met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Kashgar. Day 13 Kashgar/Urumqi (B L D) Breakfast in hotel. Morning tour to the famous Sunday Market, open everyday, but the best on Sunday and Id Kah Mosque, a group of old Islamic constructions with strong ethnic style and religious features. Lunch. Afternoon tour to the Old Street and Abakh Khoja Tomb, a ...
Beijing, China chinatours... to us. We hopped into a rickshaw and was given a ride through Hutong. It was incredible to see how some locals lived. We soon arrived at Mr. and Mrs. Wu's home, a couple who opens up their home to tourists so they may understand how local people live. She told us about her life (through a translator) and they gave us the opportunity to ask her questions. It truly was fascinating and eye-opening for me. We thanked her for her time ...
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