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Urumqi Xinjiang Bars and Tourist Attractions 12 Jul 2011 7:39 AM (14 years ago)

Urumqi is the capital city of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonoumous Region, the most western part of China.

Urumqi lies west of Bogda Mountain(part of the Tianshan Range) and at the southeastern edge of Junggar Basin. For over two thousand years, the area around Urumqi has been lush pastures populated by many minorities who herded sheep and cattle, Urumchi actually meaning "beautiful pastures" in Mongolian.

Urumqi has the most ethnic groups live here among the capital cities in China. There are about 13 ethnics, such as the Uygur, the Han, the Hui, the Kazak, the Man, the Mongol, the Sibo and the Russia, etc.

Urumqi City
Urumqi now is a modern city


There is much difference in the ethnic costumes, the languages and the customs with obvious characteristics. Urumqi is the earth that assembles the Chinese cultural, India cultural, the Islamic culture and the Occident cultural, which make the brilliant local cultural landscape.

Urumqi has a long history and the land was once famous for its Silk Road. The Silk Road now became the main reason why visitors come to Urumqi.


Urumqi Tourist Attractions

Silk Road is still the most favourite place at Urumqi. The most famous tourist spots among the numerous cultural relics and natural landscapes include the Heavenly Lake, the Southern Pastures, the Red Mountain, the Southern Mosque, the Tartar Mosque, and the Xinjiang Regional Museum.

Urumqi Top Attractions :

1. Urumqi Tianchi Lake.
Urumqi Tianchi Lake
Heavenly Lake is a lake about 30 miles southeast of Urumqi in Xinjiang, China. It is an alpine drift lake shaped in the Quaternary Glacier period. Heavenly Lake is 2,000 meters (6,500ft) above sea level on the stunning Bogda mountain. (Bogda is a Mongolian word, meaning "God".)

2. Tian Shan Mountains
Urumqi Tiashan Mountain
Tian Shan is one of the most stunning mountain ranges of China. Aptly described as the "celestial mountains", it is encased with snow throughout the year; the weather is sunny all the time, which is why Tianshan is is so attractive.

3. Urumqi Museum
Urumqi Regional Museum
Regional Museum is a large integrated museum and centre for the collection and study of cultural relics in Xinjiang situated in Xibei Lu, in Urumqi City.

4. Da Bazar / Erdaoqiao market (大吧扎)
Urumqi Erdaqio Market
Erdaoqiao is the largest market of ethnic minority goods in Xinjiang. The covered market was first opened in 1982 and the new market was completed in 2002. Merchants at the bazaar sell all kinds of items from local products to imported products, from arts and crafts to animals. T

5. Hong Shan / The Red Mountains (红山)
Urumqi Red Hill Park
Mount Red (also called Red Hill or Tiger Head Hill) gets its name from its reddish brown color. The mountain spans 1.5 kilometers long from east to west at an altitude of 910 meters and a relative height of 400 meters. Its purple sandstone was formed in the Pangaea continental environment 250 million years ago.

6. Silk Road
Urumqi Silk Road
The Silk Road is a series of trade and cultural transmission routes that were central to cultural interaction through regions of the Asian continent connecting East and West Asia by linking traders, merchants etc. during various periods of time.

7. Shaanxi Great Mosque
Urumqi Shaanxi Great Mosque
Located in the northern end of Jianzhong Road in Urumqi, Shaanxi Great Mosque is the biggest Islamic mosque in the city. Unlike other Islamic mosque in Urumqi, Shaanxi Great Mosque was built in Chinese traditional brick and wooden architecture style.



Urumgi Nightlife

Urumqi Nightlife

The number of bars and nightspots in Urumqi has exploded an recent years, though there are a number of interesting alternatives, like the 'traditional' local open air bars, or head to Erdaoqiao for one of the nightly performances. Most of the city' s bars are clustered around the city center, and there are also a number of internet bars, bowling alleys and coffee shops all open late, for some relaxing interludes to bar hopping.

Fubar is the only bar in Urumqi catering for the expat community and tourists. It's owned by an Irishman, New Zealander and a Japanese guy. They've been living in Urumqi for over 4 years and are a mine of information concerning everyaspect of the XinJiang, from what to do and great travel and touring advice. They also plan and organise tailor made tours depending on what you want to see and do in XinJiang. The tours they offer are ones that no other local tour operators provide.

Urumqi’s bar venues and respective nightlife culture have matured and blossomed over the years, and there are now over 200 bars and pubs in the city. Many of these venues are unique in their own right; they offer different themes and a variety of services – each catering to their own set of visitors and regulars. This article focuses on four popular bars that each have a distinct theme and fun atmosphere.


Some of Urumqi Famous Bars and Nightclub :

1. Silk Road Station & Bar 丝路驿栈酒吧
Urumqi Silk Road Station Bar
This bar is all about the outdoors and also serves as a members' activity center for the Urumqi Mountain Trekking Association. It is located in downtown Urumqi and usually sees a huge convergence of visitors from all over the world. The venue offers updates about the latest travel information, and is a great place to hear about different experiences from fellow travelers. One can also sign up for seminars and functions about different travel options here.

Walls at entryway into the venue are plastered with different assortments of travel pictures donated by visitors. Seats are very comfortable and are separated enough to allow room for privacy. Recommended are their one-of-a-kind ant liquor – it has a nice aroma and is supposedly a good way of warming you up for the chilly winter nights. Also, 100 meters away from the bar is a night bazaar (Wuyi Night Bazaar) – very well known locally. They've got all sorts of local cheap eats that you're probably not able to find anywhere else.

Add: 36 Huanghe Lu, Urumqi
地址:乌鲁木齐市黄河路36 号
Tel: 099 1582 0981
Business Hours: 09:00-23:30
Transportation: Take bus routes 3, 902, 109 to School of Traditional Chinese Medicine station (中医院站)


2. Orange Street Bar 橙街酒吧
Urumqi Orange Street Bar
This is one of the older venues in the city and very well-known locally. It's located near Nanmen (South Gate), an area that is very popular with those that are very much “culturally refined”. Orange Street Bar is modeled after the pub houses of Europe and America; it's both modern and romantic. The venue is very spacious and is decorated with little wooden crafts and handmade ornaments that lend the place an artsy touch. The music of choice here is largely country music from the West. They also carry a nice selection of liquor, beer and wine. After nightfall, visitors can gaze out of the windows for a beautiful night view of the city.

Add: 2F, Dashizi Tangjiu Building, 30 North Jiefang Lu, Urumqi
地址:乌鲁木齐市解放北路30号大十字糖酒大厦负2楼
Tel: 099 12837 988
Business Hours: 20:00-04:00
Transportation: Take bus routes 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 111, 1, 25, 30, 33, 4, 501, 59, 60, 8, 901, 927 to Beimen and walk 46 m to destination


3. Shebin Bar 舍宾酒吧
Urumqi Shebin Bar
This is a 10-year old venue in the city. The bar’s main attraction is their live performances – attracting energetic bar hopping fanatics from all over. It's very nicely renovated with a corridor that lead inside to the main hall and away from the bustle of the city. In the middle of the main hall is a small stage and oddly shaped tables and chairs; the whole atmosphere is quite cost and laid-back. There are exciting performances from bands every night and you can even ask to try out your singing and music talents on stage. They carry a good variety of liquor and drinks at the place as well; recommended are their special cocktails.

Add: 2 North Gongyuan Street, Sayibake Area District
地址:乌鲁木齐市沙依巴克区公园北街2号
Tel: 099 1558 8789
Business Hours: 21:30-03:00
Transportation: Take bus routes 101, 102, 103, 109, 111, 14, 157, 17, 1, 25, 26, 68, 7, 907, 910 to Hongshan station and walk 271 m to destination


4. Dick Cowboy Bar 迪克牛仔酒吧
This venue is located in one of the most prosperous commercial districts in the city. It's known for its “Wild West” feel and the unique bar culture it presents. Wooden floors, old-style tables and chairs, and walls decorated with all sorts of cowboy attire and ornaments make up for a wild and untamed feel to the venue. There is a round table set up with high chairs in the middle and with different wine bottles and glasses cluttered on it – a seemingly perfect setting for any pub out West. Under the warm lights in the bar, sipping cocktails, listening to soothing saxophone music, makes this one of the most charming bars in the city.

Add: 2F, Wanda Hotel, 105 Hongqi Rd, Tianshan District, Urumqi
地址:乌鲁木齐市天山区红旗路105号万达宾馆2楼
Tel: 0991-28835314
Opening Hours: 11:00-04:00
Transportation: Take bus routes 308, 36, 3, 44, 58, 61, 8, 927 to Hongqi Rd station and walk 84 m to destination


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Hohhot Inner Mongolia City and Nightlife 5 May 2011 5:41 AM (14 years ago)

Hohhot (呼和浩特) is a capital city of Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region, situated in Northern China. Hohhot is the city of Mongolian, as Mongolian ruler Altan Khan found it.

Visiting Inner Mongolian means visit a natural beauty of Mongolian grasslands that lie within a hundred-kilometer radius of the city. These are Xilamuren (80km north of Hohhot), Gegentala (150km north) and Huitengxile (120km west).

Besides the natural beauty of grasslands, Hohhot also offering a Chinese and Mongolian culture and sightseeing including old temple, and great mosque.

Hohhot travel attractions :

1. Five Pagoda Temple
Hohhot Five Pagoda Temple
The Five Pagoda Temple (Wuta si), located in the southern section of town, is a miniature temple built in Indian style, so named for the five four-sided pagodas that jut up from the rectangular base of the building. This is a pretty temple that is worth taking time out to visit, especially if you are in the vicinity of this older section of town.

2. Great Mosque
Hohhot Great Mosque
The Great Mosque (Qingzhen dasi), located in the older southwestern part of Hohhot, was built during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 AD) after throngs of the Hui Muslim Minority migrated from Xinjiang to Mongolia.

3. Inner Mongolia Museum
Hohhot Inner Mongolia Museum
The Inner Mongolian Museum (Neimenggu bowuguan) is the largest and best museum in Inner Mongolia, boasting a good selection of ethnic Mongolian items, and a historical lineage of this vast grassland province. Although not arranged in the most logical of order, the museum contains a variety of interesting exhibitions that should keep you interested. The captions in the museum are unfortunately only in Chinese and Mongolian, but most of the pieces pretty much speak for themselves.

4. Xilituzhao Temple
Hohhot Xilituzhao Temple
Xilituzhao Temple (Xilituzhao si, or Xiaozhao si), containing the residence of the 11th Grand Living Buddha, is the largest temple in town. Originally a small Buddhist construction, it took the temple hundreds of years to expand to its current size.

5. Tomb of Wang Zhao Jun
Hohhot TOmb of Wangzhaojun
The story of the concubine Wang Zhaojun, one of China's four historical beauties (along with Diao Chan, Xi Shi and Concubine Yang) is a Chinese morality tale of political alliance and sacrifice, a tale that, like much of Chinese past, has been obfuscated over time into numerous versions.

6. Dazhao Temple
Hohhot Dazhao Temple
Located in the old quarter of Hohhot to the southwest of the train station, Dazhao Temple (Dazhao si) is the largest Gelukpa (Yellow Hat Sect) temple in town.

7. Inner Mongolia Grassland
Hohhot Xilamuren Grassland
Lying about ninety kilometers (about 56 miles) north of Hohhot, Xilamuren Grassland is the first grassland tourist attraction opened in Hohhot. Xilamuren, which means 'yellow water' in Mongolian, is also known as Taihe after Puhui Temple, a Lama temple built in 1769 in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

Hohhot Nightlife

Night life in Hohhot is very colorful. You can enjoy Mongolian singing and dancing shows, take part in a bonfire party on the vast grassland, or join in the crowd in pubs and bars. Most of the bars or pubs in Hohhot are located in the major hotels.

Hang Blue Food Entertainment Ltd. is the biggest bar in Hohhot, providing wine, beer, fruit juice, and western food. It often invites singers and actors to perform for the customers. Hualian Cinema is a big one in Hohhot with the latest show equipments to show the latest movies.

In Hohhot, there are decent entertainment places and some great bars. The Mongolian people are fond of singing and dancing late into the night and so there are a many places that are open late and provide variety of dishes. Some venues feature nightly Mongolian shows and others cater towards Western tastes. There is a brand-new bar street completed in late summer 2007, which even has a strip bar in European-style. The bar street runs from Zhandong Lu in the west to Xinchun Lu in the east.


Hohhot Photos :

Hohhot Central Square
Hohhot Central Square

Hohhot City
Hohhot City

Hohhot
Hohhot Nightlife


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Dalian after Japan Nuclear Radiation Crisis 17 Mar 2011 7:12 AM (14 years ago)

Japan Nuclear Radiation


Dalian is a city in North East China, and one of China's region which is very close to Japan. After Japan earthquake and Tsuname on 11th March 2011, followed with Nuclear power plant damaged, Dalian and most of Japan nearest country begin to monitor the nuclear radiation.

China, the Koreas and Russia's far east are the regions closest to Japan, but all lie on the west of the main disaster zone.

Authorities in China's northeastern province of Liaoning have begun monitoring for possible radiation from Japan, but have not yet detected any, Xinhua news agency reported.

Monitoring stations in Shanghai as well as those in the eastern provinces of Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Fujian were ordered to conduct around-the-clock surveillance of radioactive substances in the air and sea water.

In Shanghai, authorities said they are preparing to inform the public of the dangers of radioactive substances and precautionary measures to take in case of contamination.

In Jiangsu, authorities said the Tianwan nuclear plant, located in a coastal city some 500 sea miles from the coast of Japan, has not been affected by the destructive earthquake and subsequent tsunami.

In Liaoning, inspectors went to the province's airports to check whether goods transported from Japan were contaminated by radioactive substances. ( Nuclear experts called on the public to remain calm and learn about what precautionary measures to take if nuclear leaks were reported.

"At present the figures are normal and Liaoning has not been affected," it quoted nuclear safety official Gao Kui as saying.

Dalian Friedship Square


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Dalian Liaoning China Beach and Nightclub 16 Feb 2011 10:50 PM (14 years ago)

Dalian (大连) is a city in Northeast China's Liaoning Province, just north from Qingdao, Shandong. Talk about Dalian, people will refer to the history while Russian and Japan occupied a port near Dalian, Port Arthur. Dalian is one of China’s premier beach destinations, outside of Hainan Island.

Dalian is still a young city, start from 1898, but already became one of the premier destinations of China that attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world. Dalian is a city that features a unique blend of the ancient Chinese tradition with modern sensibility and features.

Dalian City
Dalian City. Situated at the tip of China's Liaodong Peninsular, it is a trading and financial center in northeastern Asia and has gained the name the 'Hong Kong of Northern China

The most famous thing to do in Dalian is the beach. Dalian has so many beaches, all of which are famous for their breathtaking natural beauty and thrilling water sports and activities. Binhai Lu, next to the coastline, offers superb views of the sea and is a popular spot for watching sunrises. Tiger Beach, Fujiazhuang Beach and Gold Pebble Beach are Dalian's nicest spots for swimming and lounging on the sand.

Dalian Beaches

The beach, lying in southern Dalian, is a celebrated summering place in north China and a national scenic resort. Major scenic spots: Wooden-Club Isle, Hutan (Tiger's Beach) Amusement Park, Beida (Grand North) Bridge, Yanwo (Swallow Nestle) Peak, Fojiazhuang Park, Forest Zoo, Xinghai (Star Sea) Bay, Xinghai Park, Shenya Marine World, and Heishi (Black Rock) Reefs. A seaside highway runs by all these attractions.

1. Fujiazhuang Beach
Dalian Fujiazhuang Beach
It's the fair way out of town to Fujiazhuang Beach to go swimming. Though there're a number of beaches south of the city, the best is Fujiazhuang Beach having sandy beach bordering two scenic parks, Baiyunshan and Xiuyuefeng. Excellent for swimming, but has few facilities. It'll take half-day drive here, but it's worthy. You can enjoy the pleasant scenes of Dalian peninsula on the way.

2. Tiger Beach
Dalian Tiger Beach
There are Seabed World, Bird Sing Wood in this stretch of coastline. It's an ideal place to see excellent natural views of the ragged cliffs and crashing waves

3. Jinshitan (Golden Stone Beach)
Dalian Jinshitan
Jinshitan Scenic Area of Dalian Jinshitan Scenic Area, also known as the Golden Pebble Beach National Resort, is situated in the Liaodong Peninsula and facing the Huanghai River.

Another choice for swimming. 60km north of Dalian, Jinshitan is an attractive beach area with splendid coves and rock formations. There's also a golf course, cross country motorcycling, an amusement park and hunting grounds within a forest.

4. Bangchuidao Scenic Area
Bangchuidao Scenic Area in Dalian City Bangchuidao Scenic Area is located in the east of the Binhai Road,9 kilometers (some 5 miles) away from the center of Dalian City. Bangchuidao Island is a famous seashore resort and offers excellent scenery of hills, sea, islet and the beach.


Dalian Tourist Attractions:

Besides its beaches, Dalian also boasts of numerous cultural and historical landmarks. Places like Xinghai Square, Baiyu Hill, Lushun and Bangchuidao Island will help to you have a clear understanding of the rich cultural and historical heritage of the city. There are also many parks and gardens in the city that feature a wide array of the plant and animal species available in the country. Some of the popular parks of the city are Laohutan Scenic Park, Xinghai Park and Labor Park.

1. Bin Hai Road
Dalian Binhai Road
Spanning the coast for more than 30 km / 19 miles, Bin Hai Road is the very centre of Dalian's beach activity and makes for a pleasant drive. Edging Dong Hai Park on the eastern side and Xing Hai Square to the west, the road winds past many scenic mountains, with stretches where you can enjoy the stunning coastline and sea views. Famous for its clean air and sea breezes, this is a great escape and provides access to numerous resorts, bathing areas and hotels.

Binhai Road, Dalian is one of the premier tourist attractions of the city. The uniqueness of Binhai Road lies in the fact that it boasts of the rare blend of mountain and the sea. This immensely popular tourist attraction is situated on the much renowned coastline of Dalian. Binhai Road covers an area of 35 km bordering Xing Hai Square in the west and Dong Hai Park in the east.

2. Xinghai Square Dalian
Dalian Xinghai Square Dalian
The square was built to honor Hong Kong's return to China in the year1997 and represents the "New Spirit of Dalian". Xinghai Square also boasts of imprints of 1000 pairs of footprints of Dalian people, which bears testimony to the enterprising spirit of the denizens of Dalian. The importance of the square can be proved from the fact that it features prominently in the tourist literature on Dalian.

3. The Forest Zoo Dalian
Dalian The Forest Zoo Dalian
The Forest Zoo in Dalian is located at Baiyunyanshui, the beautiful spot in the south of Dalian. The Zoo covers an area of about 1000 hectares and was shifted from the downtown center to the southern part of Dalian city to scenic place called white cloud mountain landscape. The shifting was done on October 15, 1995 and has hills to the back and sea in the front of the Zoo.

4. Russian Street Dalian
Dalian Russian Culture Street
Russian Street is one of the few prominent places where it is possible to get a glimpse of the colonial past of Dalian City. The Street stretches across Shengli Bridge to the north-east of the train station. Tourists have the option of exploring this 430-meter-long street on foot or on a jingling carriage. There are a number of duty-free shops, supermarkets, antique stores and painting shops that sell East European goods which are located on Russian Street.


Dalian Nightlife

Dalian Nightlife

Dalian is very popular among foreginers, especially Japanese and Korean due to their near location. The majority of nightspots in Dalian are neon karaoke dives that cater to naughty Japanese businessmen, but there are a few pleasant exceptions.

For pubs and clubs your best bet is to head to the two main squares, the Youhao and Zhongshan, where a host of drinking and dancing establishments can be found.At Youhao square, the most popular is probably the Sun City bar, although if this is full you should have no trouble finding others.

Near to Zhongshan Square, Renmin Lu is probably your next best destination, the Casablanca Cafe and Bar has good music and a good array of expensive beers, while the Greenery Beerhouse does western snacks.For nightclubs, men will have to be careful, for they often have a door charge.

Dalian famous Bar and Nightclub

"Camp David Bar" is one of the hottest night spots in Dalian. Named after the US Presidential retreat, Camp David is a great place to sit back and have a beer after work. Always crowded after 8:00 PM and with a very friendly owner and bar staff, this bar always makes for an enjoyable evening.

Another Dalian Bar :

1. Blut Sky Bar
Address: Just off Gangwan Guangchang, Dalian
Tel:(86411) 8597-8377

2. Shuangzizuo Bar
Address: No. 14 Changjiang Road, behind the Shangrila, Dalian
Tel: (86411) 8264-1443

3. Cross-Country Bar
Decorated in a cool and mysterious style, this bar is a fashionable place popular with young people.
Address: No. 415 Huanghe Road, Shahekou District, Dalian

4. Tian Hao
It's a music themed bar opened by Bird Band, a former well-known band, who gave country music performances in city bars.
Address:Next to Children's Palace, Renmin Square, Dalian

5. Max Bar
Address: Renmin Road, Hai Zhi Xiang, Zhongshan District, Dalian

6. 5th Street Disco Pub
Address: No. 155 Youhao Road, Zhongshan District, Dalian

7. Spark
Korean designed, this is a gracefully decorated cocktail bar. Bartenders from Korea present fantastic COCK-TAIL Shows.
Address: Opposite of Liangyun Hotel, Dalian

8. Augustus
This is an entertaining venue for performances.
Address:Opposite Spark, Dalian

9. The Sphinx Bar
Located close to the Hilton, Shangri-La and Furama Hotels.
Address: No. 14 Chang Jiang Lu, Zhongshan District, Dalian

10. Red Star Bar
Address: Sanba Square, Opposite Tianshang Renjian Hotel, Dalian

11. Windsor Town
Address: No. 201 - 9 Xinhua Street, Shaqu District, Dalian

12. Square Story Cafe
Address: No. 6 of Sanba Square, Dalian

13. Venice Bar
Address:No. 12 – 1 Renmin Road, Zhongshan District, Dalian


Dalian Photos :

Dalian Friendship Square
Dalian Friendship Square

Dalian Skyline
Dalian Skyline

Dalian World Trade Center
Dalian's tallest skyscraper: Dalian World Trade Center (242m/794f, 55 stories, 2000).


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Chiayi Alishan National Forest Nightlife 13 Jan 2011 6:57 PM (14 years ago)

Chiayi city (嘉義市) is the main city of Chiayi County, a city located in the plains of southwestern Taiwan. Chiayi is best known as the access point of the scenic mountain area of Alishan (阿里山).

Chiayi County relies on mountains and faces the sea. Comparing with other counties and cities in Taiwan, it is the only one that has three great national scenic areas-- Alishan National Scenic Area, Silaya National Scenic Area, and Southwest Coast National Scenic Area. Chiayi County has majestic and broad scenery surrounded with hills and waters, a landscape of lakes and seascapes.

Chiayi is the city of wind music in Taiwan. The wind music festival started as a local event in 1988, when it was more like a joint performance by local wind music bands. Over the years the festival has become the most anticipated annual event in Chiayi.


How to access Chiayi
HSR Chiayi (Taibao) station is on the high-speed line between Taipei (1:30 hours, $1080) and Kaohsiung. The HSR station is over 15 km out of town, but linked to the city by the Chiayi BRT system.

Chiayi is also served by mainline TRA trains and the scenic narrow-gauge Alishan Forest Railway to Alishan, which both leave from the same station, but have separate ticketing counters. Long-distance buses leave from the terminal immediately outside the station, but local buses (notably those to nearby hot spring town Guanzihling) use the Zhongshan Rd bus terminal a few hundred meters down the street.

Chiayi Tourism
Chiayi may be identic with Alishan Forest Recreation Park. Alishan is well known for its sunrises, and on a suitable morning one can observe the sun come up on a sea of clouds in the area between Alishan and Yüshan. Alishan is one of the few places, along with Taiwan’s Sun Moon Lake, and the Mainland China attractions of the Great Wall of China, Huangshan Mountains and Taishan Mountains, that all Chinese people know even in the Mainland. Also well known all around China is the song Ālǐshān de gūniang, ‘the girls of Alishan’, referring to the beuatiful girls of the Tsou aborigial tribe.

Chiayi Park and Botanical Gardens are a lovely way to spend the afternoon. The Botanical Gardens provide pleasant trails that weave you through a large variety of plants and trees native to the area. Ponds hold koi, turtles, and frogs. You can even see hints of a traditional cemetery through the trees in some places. Chiayi park is well-maintained and serves as a center of activity for local adults and children.

Chiayi Park is located in the suburban area of the east Chiayi City. It was first developed along the hilltop landscape. Later, vacant lands to its east and west were included into the park and bridges were constructed and roads built. The park's current measure of area is over 268,000 square meters with tall old trees, waterside pavilions and houses on the terrace, fish ponds rockery decorations, and winding pathways that lead to secluded corners in the park. The design of the park makes good use of the original natural landscape of the area to create tasteful scenery and a free and unfettered ambiance.


2009 Chiayi City International Band Festival
Chiayi is famous for its wind music in Taiwan. December in Chia-Yi city, the streets are filled with wind band music activities and atmosphere, making wind band music culture literally the face of the city. The city's enthusiasm and vibes are best presented through the energy of music and creativity. Music feast is the melody of year end that Chia-Yi praises. Chia-Yi Intl. Wind Band Festival oaths to make wind band music part of people's life experiences, promoting Chia-Yi as an international city through its dedication of throwing a brilliant festival.

This year, the festival features “Cross-Boarder” as the concept, hoping to reveal Chia-Yi City’s local charm and frost the city’s look through waves of interval artistic energies; creating a new style of performance art and festival celebration spirit from crossed cultural communication. In the meanwhile; it aims to make board-crossing a life style that is ubiquitous through cultural interflows.

Musicians from home and abroad are invited to Chia-Yi to perform and mingle, their diversified performances that are both visual and audio stimulating will help achieve the festival’s goal, which is “Infinite Creativity, Everlasting Brand”.

Chia-Yi Intl. Wind Band Festival aims to make this cultural festival an unforgettable memories shared by all participants by throwing interesting and activities, promoting not only business industry in Taiwan, government officials, but also academy.



Chiayi Nightlife
Chiayi has countless tea stalls and quite a few KTV lounges, but virtually no bars in the Western sense.

Some of Recommended Chiayi City Bars/Pubs :

1. Apollo Pub.
Address : Min Dzu Road, #305

2. Blue World. Min Sheng North Road, #324.
Telp : (05) 228-4763

3. Calgary Cafe. Main hangout for foreigners, Western food, and alcohol
Address : Guo Hua Street, Lane 351, #19
Telp : (05) 227-1626.

4. Dimple Pub.
Address : Min Chuan Road, #447
Telp : (05) 225-1850

5. HERE Lounge Bar. Upscale place, very snazzy decor
Address : Lin Sen West Road, #189, 2F
Telp : (05) 224-3198

6. Ma Tou Music Pub.
Address : Chang Rong Street, #273
Telp : (05) 216-5553

7. Mask Pub.
Address : Guo Hua Street, #337-2
Telp : (05) 223-5258

8. Mermaid Piano Bar Pub
Address : Chung Hsing Road, #169
Telp : (05) 231-9900

9. Tian Yao Di Dong.
Address : Sz Wei Road, #350

Photos of Chiayi Tourist attractions and Alishan Mountain :


the alishan forest train
The Alishan forest train is one of the 3 famous mountain trains in the world. The train took us from an elevation of 30 meters to an elevation of 2216 meters passing 49 tunnels and 77 bridges on the way. With splendid mountain views and passing through 3 different climatic zones (tropical, subtropical and temperate) this train journey was pretty remarkable.


Tashan Mountain
The view from the top of Tashan mountain. Elevation: 2663 meter above sea level.


The Extraterrestrial Highway Chiayi
The Extraterrestrial Highway. Chiayi is the centre of extraterrestrial activity in Taiwan, they have even erected a large monument to commemorate the frequent UFO visits to this lovely little corner of the country.


The Liberty Bell Chiayi
The LIberty Bell. A symbol of freedom and liberty for the denizons of Chiayi, the Liberty Bell is an exact duplica of its more famous cousin in the city of Brotherly Love


The Eiffel Tower Chiayi
The Eiffel Tower. Intersection of Wenhua an Chungshan Roads.


Lady Liberty Chiayi
Chiayi's Lady Liberty. Chiayi's Lady Liberty, strides high atop a traffic circle on the entrance into town from Highway 1. It is like a shining beacon for the weary expat here on business... " Give me your tired, your poor, your hungry, your oppressed huddled masses of expat labour...."


Mt Alishan Chinese Chiayi
Mt Alishan. Alishan is one of Taiwan's top tourist resorts and well worth a visit. There are five things at Alishan that the tourist cannot miss: the railway, the beautiful cypress forests, the "sea of clouds," the sunrise, and the sunset.


Chiayi Main Street
The main street of Chiayi


Chiayi Park
Chiayi Park. The park was established in the 43rd year of Meiji Reign Period during the Japanese colonial period in the name of "Chiayi Park." The name was once changed to "Zhongshan Park" after the KMT government arrived at Taiwan, but was reinstated in 1997.


Chiayi City and Temple
Chiayi City and Temple


Watch Typhoon Morakot, ChiaYi, Taiwan - Overtopping of Dam in South ChiaYi (August 8th, 2009) video here









Typhoon Morakot lashes out at ChiaYi, Taiwan and dumps over a meter of rain on my location, with over 2m in the mountains (and counting!). The dam on the south side of the city is overtopped and incredibly violent. A massive hydraulic jump is visible.

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Airasia new route Medan to Hong Kong 17 Dec 2010 5:04 AM (14 years ago)

Airasia Medan Hong Kong

Good news for Indonesia travellers especially Medan City who want to travel to Hong Kong. Airasia, World Low Cost Airlines, had just launched its new route 4 weekly Medan - Hong Kong. Service operates with Airbus A320 aircraft. This also marks Air Asia Group’s 6th route to Hong Kong.

The flight will take 3.5 hours, and start fly from January 16, 2011. Medan is also the first city who fly to Hong Kong directly from Airasia.

Medan, Indonesia has been building a name for itself as an escape to city life with the stunning scenic attractions it offers. Being the nation's third largest city, Medan is the home to a vast variety of cuisines, the harbor of fruits of an energized milieu, and is where the spectacular Lake Toba, the largest volcanic lake in South-East Asia situated.

Route Medan - Hong Kong will start a new era for China-Indonesia travelling relationship. After this route begin to start, there will be many Indonesian visiting to China next year, including China mainland. From Hong Kong, travellers can continue their journey to neighbour city such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Macao, or even to another provinces like Xiamen (Fujian) and Guilin (Guangxi).

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Xian Old China Historical City Bar and Nightlife 14 Oct 2010 8:36 PM (15 years ago)

Xi'an (西安) or historically known as Chang an, is the capital city of Shaanxi Province. Xi'an is also called the eternal city, because it is one of the oldest city in China, records the great changes of the Chinese nation just like a living history book.

For 1,000 years, the city was the capital for 13 dynasties, and a total of 73 emperors ruled here. Xi'an is the undisputed root of Chinese civilization having served as the capital city for the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties. With so much history within the ground the city lies upon, it is no wonder that there are so many historical ruins, museums, and cultural relics to be found here. It was already influencing the world outside of the Great Wall of China as the eastern terminus of the Silk Road(丝绸之路).

Xian City
Xi'an City

Xi'an Tourism

Xi'an is one of famous historical sites in China. Because it is an old city, and one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, tourism sites in Xi'an can not be seperated with city wall and ancient tombs.

The city has many important historical sites, and some are ongoing archaeological projects, such as the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang and his Terracotta Army. There are several burial mounds, tombs of the Zhou Dynasty kings located in the city. Xi'an also contains some 800 royal mausoleums and tombs from the Han Dynasty, with some of them yielding hundreds of sculpted clay soldiers, and remains of sacrificial temples from the Han era. The city has numerous Tang Dynasty pagodas and is noted for its history museum and its stele forest, which is housed in an 11th-century Confucian temple containing large stone tablets from various dynasties.

Xi'an is the great place for those who really interested with China History and China kingdom film. If we watch ancient Chinese series, the king of one dynasty residence was in Changan, which is Xi'an nowadays.

Famous scenic spot of Xi'an

1. Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses ((兵马俑)

Xian Terracotta Army
Xian Terracotta Army

The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Work is ongoing at this site, which is around 1.5 kilometers east of Emperor Qin Shi Huang

2. Banpo Museum
The Banpo Museum is located in the eastern outskirt of Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province. As the first museum at the prehistoric site, it was built at the base of the excavations of the Banpo site.

3. Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Ta)

Xian Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Xian Big Wild Goose Pagoda

As the symbol of the old-line Xi'an, Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. It is located in the southern suburb of Xi'an City.

4. Forest of Stone Steles Museum
Once the site of the Temple of Confucius during the Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), the Forest of Stone Steles Museum is situated on Sanxue Street, near the south gate of Xi'an City Wall.

5. Huaqing Hot Springs
Situated at the northern foot of Mt. Lishan in Lintong County, 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) from Xi'an City, Huaqing Hot Spring is famed for both its dainty spring scenery and the romantic love story

6. Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor

Xian Mausoleum of the First Emperor
Xian Mausoleum of the First Emperor

Speaking of Qin's Terracotta Warriors and Horses, I dare say that most people definitely have heard about it or even have paid a visit. Its grandeur and mystery really overwhelm you

7. Xi'an City Wall
When Zhu Yuanzhang, the first Emperor of the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), captured Huizhou, a hermit named Zhu Sheng admonished him that he should 'built high walls, store abundant food supplies.

8. Shaanxi History Museum
Shaanxi Province is the birthplace of the ancient Chinese civilization. Xi'an City was the capital city in thirteen dynasties which in total lasted over 1100 years.



Xi'an Nightlife

Xi'an is not a very modern city in China, though the nightlife. We can not find so glamorous and sexy Bar Girls in Xi'an. Xi'an is not known for its vibrant bar and club scene. Choices for quiet evenings out are far more numerous than those for raucous benders, but that doesn't mean Xi'an is without its nightspots.


Most nightlife centers around the Drum and Bell Towers. Two large movie theatres, the A Pang Gong and Northwest Film City are located in these areas. English-language features are sometimes shown with Chinese subtitles, but many of the movies are dubbed into Chinese. Be sure to clarify at the ticket counter before going inside.

The largest and liveliest club in the city goes by the name 1+1 Disco, and is as close to a taste of home as you're likely to get. Live music prevails, as do live DJs and a healthy dance floor. Find this place at 285 Dong Dajie, a 15-minute walk from the Drum Tower.

Xi'an Nightlife attractions :

1.Tang Dynasty Dinner Show in Xi'an

Xian Tang Dynasty Show
Xian Tang Dynasty Show

The Tang Dynasty Dinner Show, a performance of Chang'an music and dance originated in China's Tang Dynasty over a thousand years ago. It has been recreated in accordance with various historical records as well as ancient art and relics discovered in Xian, the capital of the empire during the Tang Dynasty


2. Night Market With Dumpling Dinner in Xi'an

Xian Muslim Street Market
Xian Muslim Street Market

Xi'an has a wonderful night market near the central mosque that is a must-visit for a Chowhound. They have loads of stalls with interesting and unusual foods, including loads of good sweets that are sort of reminiscent of Middle Eastern things, with a lot of honey and sesame.

3. The Bell Tower

Xian The Bell Tower
Xian The Bell Tower

At night the Bell Tower in the historical centre of the city is illuminated to provide a striking backdrop for the surrounding shops and restaurants. This is perhaps the best place to start your evening and to get a feel for the city’s nightlife and a great location to soak up the buzzing atmosphere with the spectacle of light and colour against the dark blue dome of the night sky.



Xi'an Bars and Nightclub

Xian 1+1 Bar Disco
Xian 1+1 Bar Disco at Defu Lane. Located in the northern side, Xiangzimiao, South City Gate, Xi'an, Defu Lane has existed in Sui and Tang Dynasty as part of Imperial City.

Xi’an, famous for its glory of ancient days and now the modern nightlife is starting to sparkle. Pubs & Bars are essential parts of a city's nightlife and the Chinese really know how to throw a party, both the younger and elder generations.

Clubs 1+1 (pronounced 'yi-jia-yi' for the taxi driver) is Xian’s most popular disco where drinks flow freely and music plays until the early hours. Considered by many locals to be too noisy, the crowd is generally foreign with a few of the Xian party set. The music is up tempo, featuring everything from house to electronica.

Located at Nanyuan Gate, another popular club is Xian Longdu Disc Club, where the young and hip go to chill out and listen to the resident DJ. Great service and an inviting atmosphere make it well worth checking out. Also well known is the Goldfish Crazy Club located at 77 Xi Yi Road.



Recommended bars, clubs and cinemas

There are some lively pubs and bars crowded along the short Nandajie Street, where there is street food and restaurants open past midnight. One ofthe most famous bar street---De Fu Xiang.

1. De Fu Xiang
Although with a length that less than one mile, De Fu Xiang is actually the central part of nightlife in Xian. Scattered with over 40 bars, cafes and teahouses, it always takes on a quaint and graceful look. The bar is mainly middle and up class oriented, decorated romantically, full of cozy and exotic atmosphere. Invite yourself a cup of wine to get fully relaxed.

2. 1+1 Disco Bar
Located at No. 285 Dong Dajie, 1+1 Disco Bar is the most well-known dance club in Xian. One plus one equals what? This famous question might have many different answers for different people. Here, in the bar, the answer simply means “living it up”. Decorated in a trendy style, it includes a Disco Hall, a Slow Bar, a Champagne House and a pool in the court yard. DJs here are passionate and dancers are hot, providing you with top visual and acoustic enjoyment.

3. Didi's
Popular among local young people, especially on weekends.
Address: Huangcheng West Road
Hours: 20:00-midnight

4. Sicilian Coffee
Address: 1/F of Yu Cheng Buiding, No 100, Huan Cheng South Road
Web: www.illychina.com
Phone: (29) 82092996

5. Ivy Coffee
Address: 4/F, Parkson Shopping Center, Xida Street
Phone: (29) 87270077

6. Fu Bao Ge Teahouse
Address: 66 De Fu Xiang, Nanda Street
Web: http://www.fubaoge.com
Phone: (29) 87211031

7. Xian Diwang Club
Known as the best club in Xi'an, it is also the most state-of-the-art and expensive.
Address: Zhuque Street
Phone: (29) 85227569
Hours: 20:00-midnight

8. Xian Longdu Disc Club
One of the most popular disco bars with the young and hip in Xi’an, the DJ is great, and the ambience and service are good.
Address: Nanyuan Gate
Phone: (29) 87250342
Hours: 20:00-midnight

9. Shaanxi Royal Nightclub
Address: Beida Street
Phone: (29) 87266967
Hours: 20:00-midnight

10. Charlie's Bar
Located in the Jianguo Hotel, it is really a pleasant place to relax.
Address: No 20, Jin Hua South Road
Phone: (29) 88238888
Hours: 24 hours

11. Xian New Century International Club
Add: Dongda Jie, Xian
Tel: 88315566
Description: Located in Xi’an Hi-Tec Industrial Zone, it makes one of the most luxury Nightclubs in Xian.
Open Hour: 11 am-midnights


Xi'an Photos :

Xian City Wall
Xian City Wall

Xian Building
Xian Building

Xian Building
Xian Industrial Zone and CBD


Watch Xi'an Terracotta Warriors highlights video here







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Air China Launch Direct Chengdu-Tokyo Flights 26 Sep 2010 2:18 AM (15 years ago)

Air China Chengdu to Japan

Good news for Chengdu City. Air China, is launching twice-weekly nonstop service from Chengdu to Tokyo on September 22 2010. Air China Is The First Airline To Launch A Direct Route To Japan From Southwest China.

Flights CA423/4 will depart Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport at 08:00 and arrive in Tokyo at 13:40 local time, every Wednesday and Saturday. Return flights will depart Tokyo Narita Airport at 14:50 local time and arrive in Chengdu at 19:20.

Previously, Air China had opened three routes linking Chengdu with Japan, which include seven flights per week on the Chengdu-Beijing-Tokyo route, seven flights on the Chengdu-Shanghai-Nagoya route, and three flights per week from Chengdu to Osaka via Dalian.

Japan relaxed its visa requirements for Chinese tourists in July, and the number of Chinese tourists to Japan continues to increase. In 2009, Sichuan received 166,910 Japanese tourists; the number during the period from January to May 2010 was 47,601, an increase of 33.83% over the same period last year. The launch of this direct route will help improve the Japanese tourism market, the development of Sichuan's tourism industry, and even the economic and cultural exchange of the entire Southwestern region.

About Air China

Air China is China's only national flag carrier and a Star Alliance member. Using a fleet of 256 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, Air China's 250 routes serve 32 countries and regions. Thanks to the airline's admission to the Star Alliance, Air China's route network, with Beijing as its hub, is able to place 912 destinations in 159 countries within its reach. Air China now has 10 million members in its frequent flyers program.

For more information, please visit Air China website http://www.airchina.com.cn , or call Air China service hotline 4008-100-999.

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Chengdu budget accomodations hostel and inn 13 Aug 2010 7:46 AM (15 years ago)

Over the endure few years the amount of bargain hostels in Chengdu has absolutely exploded. Now there are abounding to accept from, but those listed actuality are the mainstays of sleeping in Chengdu for cheap. These places are all apple-pie and run by nice humans so don't anticipate that for paying beneath than $10 youв'll be blockage in a rat trap. Most will alpha about 20 yuan for a applesauce and ambit up to a few hundred for a apple-pie but spartan clandestine room.

If you are backpacking and casual through Chengdu, the hostels beneath are the aboriginal ones to analysis out. They are all cheap, clean, and reliable options which are affiliated with all-embracing auberge networks like Hostelling International. You can apprehend apple-pie sheets, affable staff, lockers to abundance valuables, and a accepted breadth frequented by added travelers. These affectionate of places are abundant if youв're absorbed in assortment with added travelers and they occasionally affection appropriate contest on holidays and weekends. For added advice on these locations analysis out their websites which are affiliated below.

1. Mix Hostel



telephone: +86 028 83222271
address: Ren Jia Wan, Xing Hui Xi Lu #23, China
website: mixhostel.com

With its aberrant atmosphere, Mix is consistently abounding of backpackers exchanging belief and is a abundant abode to angle up with others. There are lots of baby common areas for chatting, arena games, a tv allowance with a dvd amateur and the latest films, chargeless internet and a book exchange.

The agents were actual accessible with booking trips and treks and flights and with analytic all sorts of biking problems and queries.

The showers are communal, so be able for continued waits and/or absence of hot water. Also the aliment actuality is a bit cher for what you get, so accumulate that in apperception appear breakfast time. Mix offers chargeless aces up from the alternation base if you align this with them in advance.

price: 25 yuan for a bunk, up to 90 yuan for an air-con double room


2. Sim's Cozy Garden Hostel



telephone: +86 028 81979337
address in English: First Ring Rd Section 4, #211 North Section
address in Chinese: 老沈青年旅舍 一环路北四段211号
website: gogosc.com

Sim’s Cozy Garden Hostel (known by locals as Sim’s) is admirable temple-like auberge on the arctic ancillary of town, abreast the Buddhist Wunshu Monastery.

The architecture was already the home of the German Consular-General in Chengdu and somehow able the accident brawl that tore down a lot of of Chengdu's old celebrated sites.

Recommended in Lonely Planet and Frommer's, Sim and Maki accept congenital a “home abroad from home's for adolescent backpackers with different appearance like a all-embracing garden. In accession to chargeless Wi-fi internet admission and a bump DVD with bags of DVDs to watch, there are Japanese and Chinese chefs on website who action affable acquaint to guests. Sim and Maki accept attributed their accomplishment at architecture and advancement the absolute auberge in Chengdu to their decades of traveling about the apple on their own and added recently, calm as bedmate and wife.

From the capital alley in foreground of Sim's Cozy Garden Hostel, there are buses traveling anon to the Panda Breeding Center, Chengdu Railway Station, Chengdu Day-tripper Transport Center (XinNanMen Bus Terminal) and abounding added day-tripper sites in Chengdu.

price: From 20 yuan for a shared room with bunk beds to 240 yuan for a “Family Room” with extra large bed



3. The Loft



telephone: +86 028 86265770
address in English: 4 Xiao Tong Xiang (Xiao Tong Alley), Zhong Tong Ren Lu, Chengdu
address in Chinese: 中同仁路, 小通巷四号
website: lofthostel.com

The Loft is congenital in what acclimated to be a press factory, which lends it its avant-garde and automated feel. The architecture is alpine and expansive, with abounding works by adolescent bounded artists on affectation on the walls arch up to the bedfellow rooms. Compared to added hostels you acquisition in China, this abode is actively chichi and stylish. But, with all it's apple-pie and basal beheld touches, it charcoal a affable and adequate abode to blast in Chengdu for cheap. If you're visiting in the winter, they accumulate the boiler on consistently so it break balmy central which is a nice benefit for blockage balmy in the blah Chengdu winter.

The Loft is run by Smart Travel Solutions, who accept over 10 years acquaintance allowance backpackers adore their time in Southwest China. If you wish to appointment some of the added arresting sites in and about Chengdu and Sichuan, the Loft offers tours and books trips to bounded architect like Qingcheng

Mountain and Le Shan a part of others. Like the added hostels, Mix offers chargeless analeptic from the alternation station, chargeless Wi-fi internet access, and bike rental.

price: 40 yuan for a bunk in a shared room or 180 yuan for a large private room


Watch Sofitel Wanda Chengdu in Chengdu



This city hotel is located on the Funan River, a 15-minute walk from Central Square and the commercial hub of the city. Tian Fu Square can be reached in 6 minutes on foot. The Jin Juang River runs through the city. Chongqing is a 2-hour drive away and the hotel is just a 20-minute drive from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

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Heavy Rain and Floods in Southern China June 2010 19 Jun 2010 9:04 PM (15 years ago)

China country is having a rainiy season this time that caused a deadly flood. Began in May, the flood follows the worst drought in a century for the southern Yunnan, Guizhou and Guangxi regions. Drought affected 61 million people, leaving millions without drinking water and 12 million acres (5 million hectares) barren since last year.

Some of the worst place suffered from flood such as : Guilin in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Songxi Town of Qingliu County, southeast China's Fujian Province, Nanning, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Beigeng Township, Xincheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Fifty people were also missing in nine provinces and regions across China's south, the state flood control office said. Water levels have surged passed safe levels in dozens of rivers, including the Pearl River in the heart of China's manufacturing region.

Southern floods have caused 69 deaths.

By the impact of continued heavy rain, Fujian Nanping Yanping District part of the site flooded. Among them, Yanping District Security Minemura has more than 10,000 people in a flooding incident, armed police detachment Nanping 120 forest officers and soldiers were at the scene tension relief. It is understood that the local abundance of a record flood kindergartens have been trapped, causing the park there are 140 children can not go home. Moreover, the site has been waist-deep water. Rescue officers and men now have near the road from the park to a fixed length of the rope 750 meters, the officers and men will follow the rope back out of the park's children, as of press time, the rescue is still underway.

18 days, Fujian Province, Sanming City, Town, high sand hill by the government for several days after the occurrence of landslides, heavy rain, resulting in six homes have been demolished, about 19 people were buried, have been rescued 7 people.
As of press time, fire officers and men have been rescued five people, including one death, four people were injured.

Flash floods and landslides caused by the heavy rains have hit seven southern provinces, including Fujian, Guangdong, Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Guizhou, as well as the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. More than 5.6 million people have been affected and nearly half a million have been evacuated from their homes.

The rains and ensuing floods and landslides have caused direct economic losses of 6.5 billion yuan. Work teams have been dispatched to guide relief efforts in Fujian, Guangxi and Sichuan, the three worst-hit regions.

South China Flood
In this photo taken Thursday June 17, 2010, a bus moves through floodwaters in downtown Guilin in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Floods caused by heavy storms have killed 46 people this week in southern China, with 50 people missing as heavy rains had yet to subside.

South China Flood
a man watch from his raft over a flooded neighborhood in downtown Guilin in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Floods caused by heavy storms have killed 46 people this week in southern China, with 50 people missing as heavy rains had yet to subside.

South China Flood
 Residents wade through the waterlogged street in Nanning, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on June 15. A fresh spell of heavy rains has pounded Guangxi since June 14, triggering floods in some regions of Guangxi.

South China Flood
 Cars run on a flooded street in Nanning, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 15, 2010
South China Flood
Local officers send relief supplies in Beigeng Township, Xincheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

Photos taken from AP and news.xinhuanet.com


Watch Heavy Rain and Floods Hit Southern China video here



Floods and torrential rain are battering central and southern China. Chinese state media reported that hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by the floods.

The streets in Jishou City, Hunan Province, are filled with water, while in Fenghuang County, 185,000 people have been forced into tents.
Tourists and locals were warned to stay away from this flooded river in Fenghuang City as hotels and bars were shut down. And in neighboring Guangxi Province, vehicles were left submerged in flooded streets in Wuzhou City. At least 125 people have died in the floods

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Nanchang Jiangxi China Heroic City 20 May 2010 11:54 PM (15 years ago)

Nanchang (南昌) is the capital city of Jiangxi Province, famous for its scenic lakes, mountains, rich history and cultural sites.Nanchang is located 60 km south of the Yangtze River and is situated on the right bank of the Gan River just below its confluence with the Jin River and some 40 km south of its discharge into Poyang Lake.

Nanchang is also called a heroic city because it was here that the communist uprising of 1 August 1927 began.

Nanchang is mainly an area that is used by travelers as a transit point on the way to the more interesting areas of Jinggangshan, Lushan, and Jingdezhen.The name Nanchang is the same with Nanchang aircraft company who produced Nanchang CJ-6a for sale.


Nanchang tourism

As an old city, Nanchang has a lot of historic sites and places. Nanchang is both ancient and modern, saturated in Chinese as well as foreign cultural flavours. The city’s many traditional customs - and a cheerful festival atmosphere - can be found at tea ceremonies, stilt dances and other splendid cultural shows and performances.

As a famous historical cultural city in China, Nanchang has so much tourism resources including 70 cultural sites and among them the Tengwang Pavilion is the most famous one. Other tourist spots are August 1 Nanchang Uprising Monument, Meiling Mountain Scenic Area, Poyang Lake and so on.

Some of famous Nanchang attractions :

1. Tengwang Pavilion. Nanchang main symbol in the city is Tengwang Pavilion (Pavilion of Prince Teng). It is one of the Four Great Towers of China and setting for the famous poem Téngwáng Gé Xùjì by Wang Bo during the Tang Dynasty. Tengwan Pavilion is a towering pavilion dating to 653,on the east bank of the Gan River

2. Poyang Lake, the largest fresh water lake in China, it is also called "the Migrator Birds Paradise".

3. The Jiangxi Provincial Museum and Bada Shanren Exhibition Hall.

4. Mountain Jinggangshan. Jinggangshan Mountains is located 180km (110 miles) from Nanchang, and is situated in Hunan and Jiangxi provinces. This lush mountain area is known as "the cradle of the Chinese Revolution" because of the crucial role it played in the early Communist movement.


Nanchang Shopping

Nanchang's shopping may be not as many as other China cities. But various styles of clothing, trinkets and handicrafts can be found on the major shopping streets, such as Women's Street (Nuren jie) and Palace of Longevity Street (Wanshougong jie).

The most famous products in Nanchang may be is procelain from the nearby area of Jingdezhen. The Nanchang Porcelain Store (Nanchang ciqi shangdian) on Mingde lu is a good place to start looking, but there are many private stores selling classical style pieces inexpensively.


Nanchang Nightlife

A beautiful neon lights enhanced Nanchang nights every day. Lights from the dance halls, night clubs, amusement centers and bars spread over the streets and lanes. Dinner shows and other entertainment at medium-to-high grade hotels are rich and colorful.

The city's most impressive venue is probably the Nanchang Caicha Theater which along with other theaters in the area stages performances of a local opera known as Huang Mei, or Tea-Picking Opera. The performances have come together from traditional songs and dances which were performed along the rivers in several provinces including Jiangxi in the 18th century.


Some of Recommended Cafes and Bars in Nanchang

1. U.B.C. Coffee
Minde Lu branch: No.195, Minde Lu, Donghu District
Supu branch: 3F, Jiangling Caiwu Dasha, No.111, Supu Lu

2. CD Bar
Address: No.65, Zhongshan Lu, Donghu District

3. Denver 1857's Bar
Address: No.403, Minde Lu, Donghu District

4. Felix Bar
Address: No.65, Yanjiang Beilu, Donghu District

5. May Flower
Address: Intersection of Minde Lu and Supu Lu

6. Magritte
Address: No.300, Ruzi Lu, Xihu District
Recommended Cinema

7. Wanda International Cinema Center
Address: 4 F, Wanda Shopping Center


Photos of Nanchang city and the tourism photos :


View of Nanchang City
Nanchang is the capital city of Jiangxi Province. Nanchang is located in the northwest of Jiangxi Province, on the south bank of Yangtze River and lower reaches of Gan River, and close to Poyang Lake.

nanchang Tengwang Pavilion
Nanchang Tengwang Pavilion, located on the bank of the Yangtze River, west of Nanchang City, is the landmark of the city

Star of Nanchang Ferris Wheel
Star of Nanchang Ferris Wheel, was the world's tallest Ferris wheel from 2006-2008

Shengjin Pagoda Nanchang
Shengjin Pagoda Nanchang

Po Yang Lake Nanchang
Poyang Lake at Nanchang. Po Yang is a huge lake surrounded by a number of smaller lakes. Poyang Lake, the largest fresh water lake in China, it is also called "the Migrator Birds Paradise".

Jing Gang Mountain Nanchang
Jinggang Mountain at Nanchang. Jinggangshan Mountains is located 180km (110 miles) from Nanchang, and is situated in Hunan and Jiangxi provinces.


Watch Travel China Tours Nanchang Jiangxi 江西南昌旅游 video here

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Changsha Hunan Jiefang Xilu popular bar 3 Mar 2010 7:05 AM (15 years ago)

Changsha (長沙) is the capital city of Hunan Province, and is located in northeast part of Hunan. Populated by some six million souls, Changsha is a lively town well known for its food culture, military tradition and being one of Mao Zedong's haunts prior to launching his political career.

Changsha is an old city with a very long history. The recorded history of Changsha can be traced back 3000 years. Tomb relics from the primitive periods witnessing the earliest human of activities have been discovered in this region.

Changsha can be called the heart of China in more ways than one. It is found right in the middle of the breast of any big chicken map of China. Its satellite town Shaoshan is home to Chairman Mao, and its hinterlands produce grain for much of the nation. Furthermore, it is a transport hub, pumping goods East to West along the Xiangjiang River, and from Guangzhou to Beijing via railroad. Neither a glittering Shanghai nor a quaint Yangshuo, Changsha is one of scores of major Chinese cities concerned with growing from second tier backwater to first-rate economic juggernaut, come hell or high inflation.


Changsha tourism

Although not as ancient a capital city as Beijing, Nanjing or Xian, Changsha also has rich historical heritages including old wall remains, tomb sites, religious temples and buildings. What earns the city its reputation among tourists are two things. One is a great man in China's recent history, Chairman Mao Zedong and the other is Yuelu Academy, a time-honored academic school perched on the scenic Yuelu Mountain.

The village of Shaoshan, about 130 kilometers south-west of Changsha is the hometown of Chairman Mao Zedong. Today, the village has become a memorial place for Chinese people to remember this extraordinary man.

Changsha Top Attractions :

1. Yue foothill academy.
Yuelu Academy is the most ancient academy in China. It was established in the ninth year of Kaibao Period of North Song (976 AD). In 1015, it was famous for its study atmosphere and obliged the name by Emperor Zhen Zong.

2. Hunan Sheng Bowuguan (Hunan Provincial Museum)
Hunan Provincial Museum has rich collections, among which Mawangdui Han Tomb, Bronze ware crafts of Shang and Zhou Dynasties, the cultural relics of Wu Kingdom are the most special.

3. Juzi Island
Juzi Island came into being in 305 AD and got its name in the six century, from the poem of famous poet in Tang Dynasty., “the field of Ju Island is still fertile”.

4. Lei Feng Jinianguan (Lei Feng Memorial)
Those looking for a trace of Mao's China will find it here. The selfless soldier whose only ambition was to be "a little screw that would never rust in the revolutionary machinery" ended up getting a whole memorial to himself, not to mention the Lei Feng Hospital, the Lei Feng Hotel, and the big statue of Lei Feng that flanks the street to the museum.

5. Mao Zedong Tongzhi Guju (Comrade Mao Zedong's Former Residence)
Best of the two main sights, Mao's former home doesn't look that different from some of the present farmhouses in Hunan and Sichuan.

6. Shao Shan Mao Zedong Tongzhi Jinianguan (Shao Shan Mao Zedong Museum)
The highlight of the museum, built in 2003, is undoubtedly the third-floor collection of items used by Mao during his life.


Changsha Nightlife

Changsha is well known for its stellar nightlife. Typical of southern China, Changsha's residents like to take their merrymaking to the streets and spread it around. If you're not too weary after a day of sightseeing, the ambiance on Shaoshan Lu and Furong Lu in the post midnight hours should prove enjoyable to those who enjoy the nightlife.


Changsha Bars and Clubs

There's a popular bar street in town, Jiefang Xilu. It's a 3 km (1.86 mi) stretch of road jam packed with bars. There's bound to be one suitable for just about any taste. Golden Times on Jiefang Lu is a popular choice with locals and has live music from time to time. If you're looking for a DJ, Re Wu Disco on Wuyi Dadao might suffice.

Some of recommended bars and clubs in Changsha such as :

1. Golden Time (Jin1 Se4 Nian2 Hua2)
Located in Jiefang Lu, this is the most up to the minute entertainment venue in the city.
Address: No. 18, Jiefang Xilu
Features: Show performances and KTV
Getting there: Bus No. 368 or taxi

2. Hedong DISCO
It is the most popular disco square in the city. They also have show performances and bars. However, people go there mainly for the crazy rhythms.
3. Huatian Theatre (Hua2 Tian1 Da4 Ju4 Chang3)
This attractive and well appointed theatre stages both formal performances and entertaining shows.
Address: 5&6th floor, Huatian In'l Club

4. Red Sun Entertainment (Hong2 Tai4 Yang2)
Considered the king of the entertainment enterprises, the Red Sun provides a comprehensive range of show performances.
Address: 7-A, Dongfeng Xilu

5. Shennong Club
Address: 4th, floor, Shennong Hotel

6. Tongcheng Club
Address: 7th, floor, Tongcheng International Hotel


Photos of Changsha


Changsha From Yuelu Mountain
View of Changsha City from Yuelu Mountain


Changsha Skyline Building
Changsha skycrapers. Changsha is one of China's top 20 "economically advanced" cities.


Huangxing Lu Changsha
The Huángxīng Lù Commercial Pedestrian Street in Changsha


Yuelu Academy
Yuelu Academy. Originally built in 976 during the Song Dynasty, the academy school survived through the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties and is considered to be the cradle of Huxiang Culture. (simply means the culture school in Hunan Province)


Changsha Sheraton Hotel
Changsha Sheraton Hotel. The Sheraton Changsha Hotel will be the first international 5-star hotel in Hunan Province and will offer 388 rooms and suites, as well as other luxury facilities.


Mao Statue Changsha
A giant statue of Chairman Mao Zedong under construction in Changsha, the capital of South China's Hunan Province. When complete, the sculpture, which is 32 meters in height and covers an area of 2300 square meters, will be the largest statue of Mao Zedong in China.


Watch video of Changsha, the capital of Hunan province, Southcentral China, located on the lower reaches of Xiangjiang river, a branch of the Yangtze River. Population 6 Million peoples.







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Shijiazhuang Hebei China Small City Nightlife 5 Jan 2010 5:36 AM (15 years ago)

Shijiazhuang (石家庄) is the capital city of Hebei Province, located 280km (174 miles) southwest of Beijing in central Hebei. It is a major hub of the national railway network and is a fast-growing, prosperous city.

Shijiazhuang is the intersection of the Beijing-Guangzhou, Shijiazhuang -Dezhou, and Shijiazhuang-Taiyuan railway lines and one of the centers of communications in China. It is also known for its flourishing textile industry.

Shijiazhuang actually is a small village, No one could have predicted that this small, unknown village would have developed rapidly into the modern capital city of Hebei Province.

Nowadays it is the capital and main economic center of Hebei and a relatively important city in China. Shijiazhuang is the largest pharmarceutical base in China and is as well an important center in the textile, IT, manufacturing and chemical industries. In 2007, it was listed as one of the top 15 economic powers in China.

According to the latest census figures, Shijiazhuang has a population of 2.19 million in the city proper, with a further 7.4 million people living in its 20 affiliated counties.


Shijiazhuang Tourism and attractions

Shijiazhung is a young city in China. Although it's considered relatively young by Chinese standards, it has already made its mark in Chinese history. Xibaipo Village, located 80 kms outside of Shijiazhuang, was the northern base for Chairman Mao Zedong, the Red Army and the Communist Party.

Though it is a relatively young city, it is located on fertile land that boasts splendid cultural history. As such, Shijiazhuang is home to many significant cultural relics, such as the oldest stone-arch bridge in China, Zhaozhou Bridge, and one of China's three hanging temples Qiaoloudian Hall (Bridge-Tower Hall). Moreover, the grand Taihang Mountain, which lies to the west, provide charming natural scenery. Mt. Cangyan Scenic Area and Zhangshiyan Scenic Area also attract visitors from all over China and the world.

Approximately 50 kms. southwest of Shijiazhuang lies Cangyan Mountain with its beautiful scenery and rich Buddhist history dating back to the Sui Dynasty. The Longxing Monastery is another attraction that is located outside of the city (18 kms. north). Built during the Sui Dynasty, this large-scale monastery is considered one of the greatest Buddhist monuments of its time. Historically, the Monastery was visited by emperors and Buddhists still make pilgrimages to the temple. While in the area, visitors often check out Rongguo Mansion, known for its beautiful Qing Dynasty style architecture and décor.


Some of best Shijiazhuang attractions and sightseeing are listed here :

1. The Mausoleum of Martyrs in the North China Military Area.
This mausoleum is situated in the western suburbs of Shijiazhuang. The area, covering more than 200,000 square meters, is dotted with pine and cypress trees. More than seven hundred martyrs who laid down their lives for the cause of the liberation of China were buried here.


2. Zhaozhou Bridge
This bridge was built on the Jiaohe River about 2.5 kilometers south of Zhaoxian County, which was called Zhaozhou in ancient times. The bridge was constructed in A.D. 605 - 616. Designed by a well-known Chinese mason, Li Chun, it is made of stone, 50.82 meters long and 10 meters wide, with an unusual arch that is 7.23 meters high with a span of 37.35 meters. The stone railing and columns on the bridge were carved with beautiful dragon and phoenix designs. One of the earliest Chinese arch bridges with a long open-spandrel arch in the middle and two smaller arches on each side, this bridge occupies an important place in the history of Chinese bridge building and has been of interest to tourists and engineers alike.


3. Cangyan Mountain.
This mountain is situated 78 kilometers southwest of the city. With its pleasant weather and towering ancient trees, it is a popular mountain resort.
Dating from the Sui Dynasty more than 1,400 years ago, Cangyan resort boasts magnificent pavilions and monasteries, as well as an architecturally ingenious palace constructed between two sheer rocks high above a gorge.


4. Great Prosperity Monastery (Longxingsi).
This monastery, situated in Zhengding County of Hebei Province, dated from A.D 586 in the sixth year of the rule of emperor Kai of the Sui Dynasty. Its three-storied main building, the Great Benevolence Pavilion (Dabeige) has five eaves and contains a twenty-two-meter-high bronze statue of a Goddess of Mercy with forty-two arms. A collection of historical monuments, tablets, statues, and other relics of the Shijiazhuang area can also be found here.


Shijiazhuang Nightlife

Shijiazhuang is still a new and under development city in China. No really glamour nightlife can be found there. However, more and more leisure facilities such as bars, cafes and teahouses are being opened here one by one.

The downside to Shijiazhuang is the limited selection of international nightlife and dining options. If traditional northeastern food does not appeal to you, Shijiazhuang is probably not the best place to put down roots – you will likely run through the list of available international restaurants very quickly; but those who enjoy affordable, savory jiaozi, hotpot, and local dishes will find themselves awash in starch and veggies. Interestingly enough, there is a wider range of clubs and pubs than restaurants in Shijiazhuang. Sunflower Bar is home ground to the city's art scene, regularly hosting literature events, open mic poetry readings and cocktail hours. Swing by 70s' Bar for loud, unpretentious rock 'n' roll fun.

You can go to the theater for Hebei Bangzi Opera, or go to the art center for a concert, or go to bars, clubs, KTVs, or cafes, or go shopping at department stores, or try some Shijiazhuang snacks on the food street, or just stroll around the city to appreciate the beautiful night view of Shijiazhuang. All in all, the nightlife in Shijiazhuang will be absolutely diversified.


Some of recommended Bars, Clubs, Coffee Shop and Nightlife entertainment in Shijiazhuang are :

1. Scotland Bar
About 150 meters east of the crossroads at Zhongshan Road (East) and Guang'an Dajie, this is the most dazzling bar in Shijiazhuang city. The atmosphere here always incites a feeling of excitement among visitors.
Average cost per person: CNY120~130

2. Huayang Nianhua
Various wines and juices are served here in an elegant environment.
Admission fee: CNY10~20
Address: Chang'an Square, No.289, Zhongshan Road (East), Shijiazhuang City

3. Logo Club
A lively bar for those who enjoy energetic dancing and live bands
Address: 91 Mansion, Heping Road (East), Chang'an District, Shijiazhuang City

4. Fine Hour Tea & Coffee
A great place for intimate conversation since it boasts a relaxed and elegant environment. It is also convenient to use a waiting room for the railway station which lies very nearby.
Average cost per person: CNY20
Opening hours: 10:00~22:00
Address: Nanhuayuan Pedestrian Street, Zhongshan Road (West), Qiaoxi District, Shijiazhuang City

5. SPR Coffee
Delicious coffee and numerous desserts are served here in a quiet and relaxing environment.
Average cost per person: CNY25~30
Address: 1st Floor of White International Shopping Mall

6. 70s' Bar
70s’ Bar is kind of a Beijing bar, which is quiet a lot. Most of the guests are 30 years old or older. They gather with their old friends and sing the old songs of Teresa Teng, Lotayu, and Tsai Chin.Those people who were born in the 1970s will be shocked by those old songs.
Hours: 19:00-01:00
Address: No. 38, South Jianshe Street, Qiaodong District
Phone: 0311-86979898

7. Manabe Café
It is a professional coffee house with a cozy environment. Its quality coffee beans, marvelous coffee roasting tech, abundant coffee knowledge, and good service bring itself a large amount of customers. If you want a private chat with your friend, try this.
Address: No. 47, North Jianshe Street, Chang’an District
Phone: 86065999

8. Seven Club
Seven Club is characterized by its Ming and Qing-style outside. However, the inside is the most fashionable and passionate soft rock bar. It emphasizes the ancient decoration and comfortable atmosphere. The attendants there will provide you quality service.
Hours: 20:30-03:00
Address: Building F, South Garden walking Street, Qiaoxi District
Phone: 0311-87817777 85180007

9. Allen Club
It is a club with good environment. Allen, the founder of the club, wants everybody in the club to feel comfortable just like they are at home. You can make friends there easily. And the performance and games provided by the club will refresh you.
Hours: 18:00-02:00
Address: 50 meters north of crossing of Tannan Road and Guang’an Street, Chang’an District
Phone: 0311-89618933

10. Seaside Scenery Coffee
Seaside Scenery Coffee is a Western food and coffee chain. As of June 2008, it has had 35 branches in Beijing, Tianjin, and Taiyuan. It is a good combination of the elegant tradition and modern management model.
Address: No. 1, District 6, Dingjia Fudi, Dajing Street, Qiaodong District
Phone: 0311- 86966638


Photos of Shijiazhuang here :


zhengding shijiazhuang
Zhengding is located about 15km (9 miles) north of Shijiazhuang and has been an important religious centre for more than 1,000 years, from - at least - the times of the Sui Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. It is the founding place of several major schools of Zen Buddhism and the noted temple of the Longxing Monastery and also home to four nice pagodas. It's easy to reach by taking a bus (No.201) from opposite Shijiazhuang Train Station.


Tomb of Norman Bethune Shijiazhuang
Tomb of Norman Bethune .Norman Bethune (1890-1939) was born in Ontario, Canada and in 1938 travelled to Yan'an in the Shanbei region of Shaanxi province in China. There he joined the Chinese Communists led by Mao Zedong in their struggle against the Japanese in the Second Sino-Japanese War. Bethune performed emergency battlefield surgical operations on war casualties and established training for doctors, nurses and orderlies.


Shijiazhuang Railway Station Square
Railway station square at Shijiazhuang. Shijiazhuang is a transportation hub: it is at the intersection point of the Beijing-Guangzhou, Taiyuan-Dezhou, and Shuozhou-Huanghua railroads and many expressways, including the Beijing-Shenzhen and Taiyuan-Cangzhou Expressways.

Shijiazhuang Revolutionary Martyrs Mausoleum
The Revolutionary Martyrs' Mausoleum is located along the main east-west road called Zhongshan Xilu, to the west of the city centre. In its grounds is the tomb of Dr Norman Bethune who joined the Chinese Communists led by Mao Zedong in their struggle against the Japanese in the Second Sino-Japanese War. There's also a memorial hall and an exhibition hall on Bethune and an Indian doctor called Basu.


mao Ze Dong Statue Shijiazhuang
Mao Zedong Statue. It's located on the main east-west road called Zhongshan Donglu, just south of Chang'an Park.


hebei Provincial Museum Shijiazhuang
Hebei Provincial Museum. This vast museum was closed when I visited in July 2008 which was a real shame as it's about the only thing worth visiting in the city. There were some new buildings being built behind the exisiting main museum building and the whole museum is set to re-open in 2010.


Changan Park Shijiazhuang
Chang'an Park. This large park is located in the city centre on the corner of Zhongshan Donglu and Jianshe Beidajie. The park features a large lake, bridges and pavilions. I came here in the afternoon after visiting Zhengding and sat by the lakes bank and a group of Chinese students came over to me and practiced their English with me.


Shijiazhuang Nightlife
Shijiazhuang is the perfect place for the small-city urbanite. Those who choose to live in Shijiazhuang reap the benefits of being a 3-hour train ride from Beijing while avoiding all the extortionist prices, crowding and traffic congestion of a megalopolis. Property and housing rentals are also markedly cheaper. If you choose to go through a rental agency, you can easily find large, 100sqm and above flats for as little as RMB2, 000 per month.


Shijiazhuang Nightlife
Shijiazhuang Nightlife. Shijiazhuang still a young city, so not so many nigthlife entertainment at the city.



Watch Travelogue Summer Special presents Shijiazhuang City, China video here

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Taiyuan Shanxi City Nightlife Shopping 2 Dec 2009 7:53 PM (15 years ago)

Taiyuan (太原) is the capital city of Shanxi Province, a city of rich in political, military, and religious history. Taiyuan is where the Qing Dynasty was birthed in 1644. It’s 2000 year lifespan can be traced back to 476 B.C. and the Warring States Period.

Spelling Shanxi, don't be confused with another China Old province "Shaanxi". Shanxi province usually bundled together with neighbour province like Hebei, Tianjin, and Beijing.

Taiyuan, is the biggest city in Northeastern China, and is a part of the Liaoning Province. In fact, it is central to the province’s economy, culture and politics. Located in the middle of the Province, the city enjoys a dry climate with lots of rain in the summer and very cold winters.

The central Shanxi region is rich in Buddhist and Taoist sites, including the famous Mt. Wutai and the Taoist Palace of Eternal Joy. Taiyuan is now a major industrial city in northern China, close to major iron and coal reserves.

Taiyuan city emphasis is upon to heavy industry like steel. Many a big scale of steel companya are in Taiyuan, such as Taiyuan Iron and Steel (Group) Co., Ltd.

A company named Taiyuan Steel (Group) Corporation in north China's Shanxi Province is striving to become one of the world's largest stainless steel producer in 2006, a company sourcesaid on Jan.20. Founded in 1934, Taiyuan Steel has become one of China's principal steel companies and China's largest stainless steel producer.



Taiyuan Tourism

Taiyuan is an old city, a history of religion. Therefore, tourism in Taiyuan can not be seperated with Temples and Museum.

Several tourist attractions in and around Taiyuan include the Liu Xiang Lane, which contains ancient Chinese houses of important heritage, and several temples, such as the Chongshan Monastery, the Jinci Temple, the Twin Pagoda Temple, and the Shaunglin Monastery Longtan Park and Yinze Park are also popular tourist destinations.

This is the city's most attractive temple although the Shuangta Si (Twin-Pagoda Temple) has become a symbol of Taiyuan on account of its unique architecture. Another major attraction is the Tianlong Shan Stone Caves where magnificent sculptures dating from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) may be seen.

Taiyuan is also known for its Liuxiang shopping district and the construction of parks and recreational areas that are praised by the UN Environmental Programme for their role in the improvement of the environmental condition of Taiyuan. Taiyuan's environmental improvement project is being copied in many other Chinese cities and urban areas around the world.



Taiyuan Shopping

Taiyuan Street is the commercial shopping area in Shenyang, it has department stores and restaurants, also other shops around it. People like to go there shopping or have a friend gathering lunch or dinner together, especially young people.

Taiyuan Street is one of Shenyang’s main commercial centers. During the day you have to swim through enormous crowds of people (although i suppose that won’t come as a surprise). Taiyuan Street itself is “pedestrian only” in its central section. Taiyuan Street, as well as the other streets in the area, are lined with both small shops and gigantic shopping malls. Here you can find just about every kind of product imaginable…cell phones, clothing, shoes, artwork, etc.

Recommended: Go to Pizza Hut or Europaer if you’re starving for authentic Western food after a long day of pushing through crowds and haggling prices.

How to get there: Taiyuan Street runs north-south between bei liu ma lu (北六马路) and nan wu ma lu (南五马路). Its a few blocks east of the south train station. The following bus routes will take you to the area: 203, 501, 207, 263, 4240, 220, 103, 240, 237, 129


Taiyuan Nightlife

Nightlife in Taiyuan has become more colourful and live since its fast growing economy. Taiyuan now has a good number of discotheques and nightclubs. Chinatown at 49 Bingzhou Beilu is reccommended by foreigners.

For nightlife in Taiyuan, try the Chinatown Disco (daily 8-12pm; 30 RMB) at 49 Bingzhou Bei Lu, not far from the intersection with Yingze Dajie. Don't let the unfortunate spelling mistake on the sign ("pisco") put you off, as this huge place is surprisingly slick for a provincial city, with western DJs and an impressive interior including a laser, a giant bat and a spacecraft hanging from the ceiling. The high entrance charge means the chic clientele is generally too cool to pay much attention to foreigners on the dance floor.


Recommended Bars and Coffee shop in Taiyuan :

1. Tribes People Bar
Friendly and fashionable pub in the city centre
Address: No. 63, Mianhua Xiang, Taiyuan,

2. Ba'er Bar
Taiyaun’s longest established bar hang out.
Address: No. 100, Qinxian Bei Jie, Taiyuan

3. Xinqing Bar (Mood Bar)
Address: No. 14, Yi, Wenyuan Xiang, Taiyuan

4. Chinatown Disco: Expansive and modern dancehall with chic clientele.
Address: 49 Bingzhou Bei Lu, Taiyuan


Coffee Shops

1. UBC Coffee
Location: 100 meters (328 feet) west of the Huayu Shopping Mall, Yifen Jie, Taiyuan City

2. Xianggen Coffee
Location: No. 251, Qinxian Bei Jie, Taiyuan
East of Parkson Department Store

3. Manabe Coffee
Location: Middle of Changfeng Jie, Taiyuan


Some Photos and pictures of Taiyuan :

taiyuan city
Taiyuan is an ancient city once known as “the Dragon City.” It is the ancestral home of the Wang lineage (one of China’s most common names). Settlements in the Taiyuan region date back to Neolithic times. The town, then known as Jinyang, was founded some 2,400 years ago. Its location in a valley near the Fen River put it near the invasion routes from the nomadic regions in the north to the agricultural heartland near the Yellow River.


taiyuan jin temple jinci
Jin Temple (Jinci), Taiyuan. Jinci Temple, an ancient ancestral temple, was founded about 1400 years ago and was expanded during the Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties, resulting in a variety of architecutural styles.


taiyuan nightlife
Taiyuan Nightlife in Chinatown Disco


taiyuan at night
Taiyuan nightlife is colorful and landing many skycrapers

taiyuan world trade hotel
Shanxi World Trade Hotel (山西国贸大饭店(太原)) is the first hotel in Shanxi Province designed to the standards of a 5-star hotel. Under the Management of Shanghai Jin Jiang International Hotel Management Corporation, World Trade Hotel supplies the best of service to their guests.


taiyuan foodstreet
Taiyuan Food Street (太原食品街)


taiyuan street shopping
Taiyuan Street is one of Shenyang’s main commercial centers.


Watch Taiyuan Video : Wenmiao Temple in Shanxi Taiyuan here :

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Chongqing Modern Growing City Nightlife 1 Nov 2009 8:30 AM (15 years ago)

Chongqing (重庆) is the biggest city and most populated municipality of the People's Republic of China's four provincial-level municipalities, besides Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin. Chongqing, the southwestern China's dynamo, is the most economically important city in West China and is certainly the biggest inland city of the country.

Chongqing was separated from Sichuan province and made into a municipality in its own right in March 1997. As a modern city now, population of the urban area of Chongqing proper was 5.09 million.

Located on the edge of the Yungui Plateau, Chongqing City is intersected by the Jialing River and the upper reaches of the Yangtze. It contains Daba Shan in the north, Wu Shan in the east, Wuling Shan in the southeast, and Dalou Mountain to the south. Chongqing is notorious for its hot and humid weather. The air quality in the warmer months can be challenging to people with respiratory problems.

Chongqing is the largest commercial center and land and water communication hub in South-West China. The port of Chongqing is the biggest in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Known as a "Mountain City", Chongqing was constructed on the mountain slopes and along the riversides. It has a long history and numerous scenic spots and historical sites. It's renowned in particular for gardens with unique beauty.


Chongqing tourist attractions :

Chongqing attracts visitors from home and abroad for its cultural heritage and other tourist attractions. The city is the starting point for the Yangtze River Cruise, which explores the stunning scenery of the Three Gorges. Other attractions include the Dazu Rock Carvings , valuable works of art carved during the Ninth Century, Gold Buddhist Mountain, a rich repository of diverse animals and plants; and Fishing Town, one of three ancient battlefields in China. Ancient Ci Qi Kou village lures tourists to linger in its streets to buy handicraft souvenirs.


Chongqing Nightlife

As another China modern city, Chongqing has a dynamic vibrant nightlife. Start from boasting bars, movie theatres and dance clubs which bring the city alive in the evening hours.

Not only the fancy new skyscrapers are growing into the sky - also the nightlife of Chongqing grows up, making it a little bit comparable to Shanghai, the head of the ChangJiang and idol of Chongqing.

Chongqing has many western style of Nightclubs, Bars, and Karaoke in its nightlife entertainment. No doubt as Chongqing is one of the most rapid growing city in China. SO many western and expatriat comes to Chongqing.

The Jiangfangbei area is the district where most of the best bars are located. JJ's House Disco on Bayi Street is the pick of the moment. Close by, the Silver Rock and the Rainbow are also good choices.


Chongqing Clubs
1. Metropolis Entertainment. Zhongshan Road

2. Yangtze International Club. Jiangbei District New World Entertainment Club. Minzu Road

3. Chongqing Ball King International Club. Near the Nanping West Road Post Office. Friendly Nation Entertainment. 2 Zhongshan Road

4. Kaiser Night Club. The Pedestrian Street, Sha District

5. Shapingba Wudu Club. Xiaolongkan New Street

6. Jiangbei District New World Entertainment Club. Yeshuigou Guanyinqiao

7. China City Night Club. Zhonghua Road

8. Ba Nanqu Kuan Huan Club. Yudong, Ba South District

9. International Country Club. Qiaoping, Ba South District,Chongqing


Chongqing Bars
1. Dee Dee's Bar. Address: 86 Nanping Xinjie, Nan An District. Located beside the Holiday Inn apartment block.

2. The Fifth Season Book Pub. The first book pub in the city, set up to encourage reading and relaxation. Good coffee. Address: 6th floor, Metropolitan Plaza, Jie Fang Bei

3. Newcastle Arms. A Western-style bar with good beer and great music. Address: 3rd floor, 168 Ba Yi Road, Jie Fang Bei, Yu Zhong District

4. Romantic Bar Street. A terrace area, stretching out to the Jialing River, with Chinese-style buildings housing an array of bars and pubs, with outdoor seating. Ma Bar, A Street Car Named Desire Movie Bar, Ready Made Bar, Hot Sea Bar, and Philadelphia Bar are just some of the venues you’ll find.
Add: located near the Modern Book Center

5. Reunion Club. A pleasant and popular bar offering live jazz music. Address: Level 8, Yu Tian Mansion, Ba Yi Road, Jie Fang Bei (next to McDonalds)

6. 023 Bar. Big music club, modern decor, reasonable prices for a good time out. Address: 1st floor underground, Deyi World, Jiaochang Koum, Yuzhong District

7. Sohu. European-style music club. Very popular, good music, good chance that you’ll meet local beauties. Address: A1-6 Deyi World, Jiaochang Kou, Yuzhong District

8. A@ACLUB. Located on the second floor of Di Yi World in Jiaozhangkou Jiefangbei, five minutes away from the Liberation Monument. NIce atomosphere, good music, and pretty dancers.

9. Celtic Man Irish Pub. The Celtic man Irish Pub is Located in De Yi World Square downstairs at Nos. 7-2, B1 the first bar next to the skytrain station across from the Marriott Hotel. There are live bands, a pool table, and darts. Variety of music is played with the exception of loud disco music. Cheap beers and drink specials. The Celtic Man is pretty much the only expat hangout bar in Chongqing. A nice place to meet other foreigners, a home away from home.

10. Falling Club. Not only are fancy new skyscrapers rising into the sky - the nightlife of Chongqing nightlife is on the rise as well, making it comparable to Shanghai. A favorite is the Falling Club, close to Jiefangbei Monument. It is one of the few houseclubs in China that is acceptable.




Chongqing Karaoke (KTVs)
1. Story City. Address: 6F B Zone, Deyi World, Jiaochang Kou
Phone: (23) 63797146/63797148
Price: CNY 50-300
Comment: local old-style KTV

2. The Milky Way Palace. Address: Floors 1 - 3, Zone A, Deyi World, Jiaochang Kou
Phone: (23) 63798200/63798201/63798202
Price: CNY 20-200
Comment: first choice in KTV, relaxing and friendly

3. Star Box. Address: 5th Floor, A Zone, Deyi World, Jiaochang Kou
Phone: (23) 63798307/63798095
Price: CNY 50-200
Comment: good quality environment

4. Zuka. Address: Haiyi Garden, 9 Yanghe Highway
Price: CNY 40-60
Comment: Chongqing's first multifunctional leisure square, including hotel, show bar, card bar, and KTV.

5. Manhattan KTV. Address: 65 Xingsheng Road, Yangjia Ping
Phone: +86 13370760633



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Chongqing has a lot of skylines, situated in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers in southwest China.


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A night view of the People's Grand Hall in Chongqing, China


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Land mark of Chongqing, People's Liberation Monument(Anti-Japanese War Victory Monument) in the city center area.


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Chongqing is arguably the most economically important city in West China and is certainly the biggest inland city of the country.


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The Jiangfangbei area in Chongqing is the district where most of the best bars are located.


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Nightview of Chongqing

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Zhengzhou China Industrial City Nightlife 3 Oct 2009 11:13 PM (16 years ago)

Zhenghzou (鄭州), or formerly called Zhengxian, is the capital city of Henan Province, China. Zhengzhou is located in the middle of China, about 760 km (about 472 miles) south of Beijing and 480 kilometers (about 298 miles) east of Xian.

Zhengzhou city now is so prosperous, as it will become a vital transportation hub, after the Longhai Railway (Lanzhou to Lianyungang) and Jingjiu Railway (Beijing to Kowloon) were completed.

zhenghou is not a tourism city, thought it is a industrial city, an example of a remarkably fast-changing city in China (without minor tourism clutter). The best known tourist attraction is the Shaolin Temple (少林寺), which is more than 50 miles southwest of Zhengzhou. Shaolin Temple is not only known as one of China's important Buddhist shrines, but also as the ancient center of Chinese kung-fu.


Zhenghou main attractions :

Points of interest include cultural sites like the Ancient Ruins of Dahe Village, Central Holy Temple, Northern Song Dynasty Imperial Tombs, North Wei Grotto Temple, the birthplace of China's forefather Emperor Huangdi, and the birthplace of the poet Dufu.

Scenic nature spots like Fuxi Mountain, Songshan Park, and Huancui Valley are also great places to get some fresh air and exercise while taking in the beauty and serenity of China's landscape.

Zhenghou has a lot of cultural and historical museum, as Zhengzhou was once the capital city of the Shang Dynasty, dating back to 16th century B.C.

Some historical places to visit are listed here :

1. Erqi (February 7) Memorial Tower. Museum inside a rather garish double pagoda that looms over February 7 Square. Inside there are exhibits explaining the city's development. edit

2. Henan Provincial Museum, Nongye Road (农业路; Nóngyèlù) (In the north part of the city). This monolithic pyramid-shaped museum is worth a visit. Learn about ancient civilizations in the area (most of which were not based in Zhengzhou, but nearby cities such as Kaifeng and Luoyang), and even see a dinosaur bone or two in the area. The museum is one of the three key museums in China along with one in Beijing. If you are into modern art, this is not the place for you. It generally has acceptable squat toilets on the first floor. There is an English audio tour you can rent, and there are cheapish lockers to store your stuff. Come to see old pottery from the Song dynasty, old bells, bronzes, things like that, but anything more recent does not have English captions. Across the street is a coffee house that makes ok tea and coffee for about ¥30 and has comfortable chairs. Free. edit

3. Henan Museum of Science and Technology. Fascinating insight into Chinese children's education. Play on crumbling science exhibits, gawk at the garish space tributes and meet local families. ¥5. edit

4. Shang Dynasty Wall. You can see remants of the wall in the east side of town. Be warned: these mounds are not terribly impressive. edit

5. Zhengzhou Zoo. More depressing than it is impressive in any way. Some of their imported animals include turkeys and coyotes which might be interesting for a local but hardly for a foreigner. If you generally enjoy zoos, you may very well walk away sad at how the animals are cared for, or not in this case. edit

6. Renmin Park (人民公园; Rénmíngōngyuán), Erqi Road. Has a theme park inside with a quaint Ferris Wheel that is worth riding, if only to forget, for a moment, that you are in Zhengzhou. edit

7. Century Park (Shirchiquanleyuan), (20-30 minutes away from the Erqi square). Another park worth going to. It is quite a huge amusement park

Zhengzhou Nightlife

Zhengzhou is a industry city, so the entertainment are suitable for workers and businessmen.The night view of the city is a sparkling one. You can hear the singing of the city at Er' qi Square with a music fountain and learn more about Chinese surname culture at Guangda Square as here is a hexahedral column standing 10 meters (about 33 feet) high upon which 114 Chinese surnames are carved.

The Lvcheng Square located in the Zhongyuan Lu is recommended where you can see the water screen film. In addition, discos, bars, clubs, cinemas and other entertainment venues will offer you plenty of enjoyment. There is a growing popularity for gyms and fitness centers among the people of Zhengzhou and more interesting is the fact that most locals like to participate in these healthy pursuits night.

Some of Zhengzhou Nightlife Bars, cafe, Nightclub which are recommended are listed here :

1. Baby Body Club
Address: Jingsan Road

2. Minglang Baoshi Guan (the best choice for those who are interested in climbing)
Address: 50 meters (about 55 yards) east of the intersection of Jiankang Road and Renzhai Beijie

3. Ziyou Ren Bar
Address: 30 meters (about 33 yards) south of the junction of Wenhua Road and Huanghe Road

4. Jienong Cafe
Address: Wenhua Road

5. UBC Cafe
Address: Huayuan Road (near Huanghe Road)

6. Luxueya Teahouse
Address: 337 Dong Dajie

7. Wanfuyuan Teahouse
Address: Nongye Road (near Jing' er Road)

8. X-Body Aibo Jianshen (Dongsan Jie Branch)
Address: 5 Dongsan Jie Beiduan

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Zhengzhou is a industrial city in China

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Zhengzhou Shopping Centre

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Zhengzhou Nightlife entertainment centre including bars and nightclubs

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Zhengdong or Zhengzhou East District CBD

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Henan Provincial Museum, Nongye Road

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China Shaolin temple, situated at the foot of Mt. Song is the cradle of Shaolin Kong Fu

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Taichung Night Bars Pubs and Markets 7 Sep 2009 7:41 PM (16 years ago)

Taichung (台中市 or Tai Zhong Shi) is the third largest city in Taiwan after Taipei and Kaohsiung. Taichung is located in west-central Taiwan with a population of just over one million people.

Taichung is a city with pleasant climate on the west coast of central Taiwan. The city is home to many manufacturers and in recent years has undergone a rapid growth of various cultural venues. Traffic in Taichung is better than in Kaohsiung or Taipei, though parking a car is still tricky.

Among the activities to catch when visiting Taichung: the world-class science museum and hiking in the nearby hills. There are also many famous night markets that provide night-time excitement.

In Taichung you you can enjoy delicious food and drink, and find cheap and interesting items for sale. These include the ChungHwa night market (中華夜市), the Feng-Chia university night market (逢甲夜市), the Tung-Hai university night market (東海夜市), and the Chung-Shiao night market (忠孝夜市)).

Taichung has so many temples, as any other cities in Taiwan. But temples in Taichung are extremely widely spreading, such as Confucius Temple, Martyr’s Shrine, Pao Hueh Temple, Cheng Huang Temple, Wan Chun Temple, Li Ancestral Shrine, Wen Chang Temple, Le Cheng Temple, and Wan He Temple.

How to access Taichung :

Arrive by air. Taichung does not have an international airport. However, it is only a short flight from all of Taiwan’s major cities. The airport is conveniently located a short taxi ride away from downtown.

Arrive by train. Taichung is a short ride from Taipei and is connected by high-speed and regular rail to all of Taiwan’s major cities.

Arrive by bus. Taichung is connected by both luxury and regular bus to all of Taiwan’s major cities. Taichung’s bus routes terminate both in the west end of the city and close to the train station. Visitors should pay attention to which station is indicated on their ticket.


Taichung Nightlife

Taichung has a huge KTVs where you can sing old classics, hip lounge bars, modern night clubs, beer houses and places that specialize in live music.

Some people may not too impressed by the night spots, but Taichung has many good restaurants. The best so far has been Smooth, which is the sister property of Fatty's. Both are owned and operated by a nice fellow named Hendrik Frijling and his wife. The address is No.1 Ching-Cheng Road, Lane 50, in Little Europe, which is directly across the street from the Evergreen Hotel. Phone number is 04-2319-4898.

There are places that can kept you awake are the Pig Pen in Chi Chi, and a place called Coyote Ugly in the Tiger City Mall. You will enjoy the live music joint called 99, and another one that was okay called Animal House, both on Hsiang Shang Road. Everything else was a flop.

Taichung bars, and Nightclub :

Pubs and restaurants are often two or three stories and the discos frequently large enough to conduct military maneuvers in. Even better, the prices make us up here in Taipei recall the 1980's - which goes a long way towards covering the cost of a hotel.

Like to start the evening at a quieter place with style or unique character? One great place to get started is La Bodega (3, JingCheng 2nd St; 04-2310-7006), a Spanish-run bar that is cozy and specialises in great snacks (Spanish Tapas) mixed with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. If you like to sit outside, you can't go wrong with PJ's Cafe (23 DaYe Rd; 04- 2325-2457), with their pleasant indoor pub and a nice outdoor bistro area that is good for people-watching. Taichung even has an Irish bar in O'Chang's (Closed).

If you're feeling dressy or simply like a nice sofa, be sure to check out one of the many lounge bars in the city. Crystal (120-3 ZhongHua Rd Sec 2, B1; 04-2208-6206) and Escape (45-2, TaiZhongGang Rd Sec 2; 04-2328-0768) are both small, cozy and high-end establishments perfect for a date or meeting with friends. Liquid Lounge (98, ZhongMing S. Rd; 04-3601-9980) is classy and comfortable during the week, but frequently hosts the hottest parties in town during the weekend. Also, be sure to check out J&J Jeay & Jazz Bar (91, DaYe Rd; 04-2310-0136).

No night out is complete without some dancing. Taichung's answer to MoS is Mint 27 (Taichung Central Dept. Store, 10F - 186, FuXing Rd, Sec 4; 04-3608-0599), a hotspot that features the best local DJs and performers (like Wu Bai and Power Station) as well as many international acts. A popular night spot for the over-25 set is the Pig Pen (41, DaGuan Rd; 04- 2383-4456), with a British-themed pub downstairs and a disco upstairs.

To wind down at a late night spot, and if burgers in a friendly attractive bar sounds good then be sure to drop by Peggy's Circle Bar (16-1, JingCheng 1st St; 04-2329-3998). Another spot which always retains a party atmosphere well into the late evening is 89K (89, ZhongMing S Rd; 04-2320-7010), a place where motorcycle enthusiasts mix with late night revellers for some high octane fun.

Taichung Bars/Pubs

1. 117 Music Restaurant. Address : 17, Gongjeng Rd. phone : (04) 2302-7175
2. 52nd St. Bar. Address : 371-1 Dushing Rd. Phone : (04) 2203-7872
3. 89K Music Pub. Address : 7, Huamei W St. Sec 1. Phone : (04) 2320-7010
4. 99 Musical House. Address : 22, Shiangshang Rd, Sec 1. Phone : (04) 2301-9181
5. Ala Saxophone Pub. Address : 1, Chunghsing 4th Lane. Phone : (04) 2325-2996
6. Big Rose Bang. Address : 155, Chungchi Rd Shalu. Phone : (04) 2631-9793
7. Bu Bu Disco Pub. Address : 6-5 Wenhsin Rd, Sec 3. Phone : (04) 2325-4247
8. Chubby's. Address : 11, Jingming Rd. Phone : (04) 2329-3327
9. City Lounge 78-2. Address : 78-2, Taichunggang Rd, Sec 2. Phone : (04) 2311-2298
10. Concession. Address : 170, Wuchiuan W 4th St. Phone : (04) 2378-3576
11. Denver Pub. Address : 4, Kuanchien Rd. Phone : (04) 2327-2287
12. The Drunken Duck Beer Garden Square. Address : 266, Kungyi Rd, Sec 2. Phone : (04) 2251-3966
13. fM Restaurant & Bar. Address : 185, Boguan Rd. Phone : (04) 2329-6400
14. HI House. Address : 52, Huijung Rd, Sec 1. Phone : (04) 2258-8855
15. Lounge Bar. Address : 15, Hua Mei W Rd, 1. Phone : (04) 2319-6027

Taichung Nightclubs

1. Catwalk Nightclub. Address : 12F, 1049, Chienhsing Rd. Phone : (04) 2328-8000
2. Coyote. Address : 120, Honan Rd, Sec 3 2F. Phone : (04) 3606-2500
3. High Line Disco Pub. Address : B1-level, 109, Minsheng Rd. Phone : (04) 2221-9167
4. High Wave Pub. Address : B1, 116, Tatun 20th St. Phone : (04) 2326-0102
5. Mint 27 Disco. Address : 186, Fushing Rd, Sec 4, 10F. Taichung Central shopping mall (Da-an Mall)
6. Yes Disco Pub. Address : 100, Takuan Rd. Phone : (04) 2387-4799
7. Lion King Disco Pub. Address : 38, Tachuan St. Phone : (04) 2387-6789
8. Pig Pen Disco. Address : 2F, 41, Takuan Rd. Phone : (04) 2383-4456

Taichung Photos and Pictures :


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Taichung Tower II designed for Hotel (300 rooms) and office tower


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Taichung Park in Taichung city


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The weekend started amidst the crowded shops of I Chung Street, the hopping place in Taichung where young people go to see and be seen.

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Lecheng Temple, built during the Qing Dynasty


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Taichung Feng-Jia Night Market, Taiwan


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Taichung JinMing First Street, Taiwan


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Taichung Nightclub. All of the bouncers wear very expensive looking suits. Apparently, all of the clubs in Taichung are ran by the Chinese mafia

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Kaohsiung Taiwan City Night Market 3 Sep 2009 1:52 AM (16 years ago)

Kaohsiung (高雄 or Gao Xiong in Hanyu Pinyin) is the second largest city in Taiwan after Taipei, and located in southwestern Taiwan. It is enclosed by Kaohsiung County, and faces the Taiwan Strait on the west.

An international airport, the terminal of Sun Yat-sen Freeway, and the railway stations of Western Line and Taiwan High Speed Rail, are also located in Kaohsiung. The city is also home to Taiwan's navy.

Kaohsiung was the host city of the 2009 World Games, a multisport event primarily composed of sports not featured in the Olympic Games.

Going to Kaohsiung, don't miss this spot and main attractions :

1. The Cijin District (旗津). Located on a slender island in Kaohsiung harbor which serves as a natural breakwater for the harbor. The district is filled with seafood restaurants selling freshly caught seafood which can be prepared right after you pick it out. Cijin is connected to the rest of Kaohsiung City by underwater tunnels, but the transporation of choice is one of the many ferries that traverse the harbor. Fare for the ferry ride is NT$15 per person. The area is especially crowded on weekends with many visitors bringing their entire family along.

2. Dream Mall (夢時代購物中心). The largest shopping mall in Taiwan and 2nd largest in Asia (07/2008). The mall is a bit out of the way, but worth it to visit the Hello Kitty Ferris Wheel on the roof.

3. British old Embassy. A beautiful view of Kaohsiung city.

Kaohsiung Nightlife

Like other big cities in the world, nightlife in Kaoshiung has an excellent night spots. You could enjoy the nightlife begin with Liouhe Night Market, and then perhaps a taxi ride to the Han-Hsien International Hotel for drinks at the Skyline Bar. Situated on the 42nd floor of one of the city's tallest buildings, this cozy little watering hole (open from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.) offers tremendous views over downtown Kaohsiung and the harbor. The hotel is located at 33 Sihwei 3rd Road.

Wufu 4th Road remains the heart of Kaohsiung's nightlife scene, but there's no shortage of places in other parts of the city. One notable establishment is Roof Lounge (15F, 165 Linsen 1st Road), which has an enticing menu of Southeast Asian dishes, a dance floor (completely sound-insulated from the spiffy lounge area), and an outside balcony ideal for a romantic rendezvous.

If you want to savor an intimate night-out experience in Kaohsiung, there can be no better place than Chijin Park. The Chijin Resort Beach is located nearby. You can also gorge on delicious seafood delicacies. With exquisite seafood delicacies, the Chijin Park is a big hit amongst locals and tourists alike. You can also enjoy lazy strolls near the beach. There is a bridge which looks lovely at night. Reaching the destination is quite easy. You have to just take a boat to sail across the Kao-hsiung harbor to the long island. You can also avail of bus services to the Yanchang District.


Popular Nightlife Bars and Club by Lonelyplanet.com
1. Lighthouse Bar & Grill. Address : 239 Fuguo-1st Rd, Tsoying District. Phone : 559 2614
Lighthouse Bar & Grill is a popular hang-out in the Tsoying District with good service, seasonal activities and live sports.

2. Liuhe Night Market.
The train-station area, especially as you head down Jhongshan Rd, is filled with inexpensive cafés and restaurants. Nearby Liuhe Night Market is famous islandwide for its hundred-plus food stalls. You can eat well here for around NT$100 to around NT$200 . (It's also very clean, as there is literally one rubbish can every 10m.) Other places to try traditional foods include the Lotus Pond area, especially on Shengli Rd.

3. Vie Show Cinemas. Address : FE21' Mega Department Store, 13-14F, 21 Sanduo-4th Rd, E of Love River Area. Phone : 337 1234
In the FE21' Mega Department Store. You can book tickets online in English.

Kaoshiung Nightlife Clubs, Clubs, bars, and Music House, as taken from "Kaohsiung Nightlife Pages"
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1. 1/2Alices:五福西路65號 Wufu Lu. You can drink or dance. Mixed bag in terms of music and atmosphere (you may need to bring your own crowd!). Note the Alices 2 near the Hanshen department store seems to have closed down.

2. ATT:建国路原东百货店对面 Jianguo Lu, opposite the Far Eastern department store near the train station. I have only been there once and I was turned off the place because some drunk decided that it would be fun for him and his mates to prove how tough they were by attacking the biggest foreign guy they saw (i.e. me). The place has a dance floora and sometimes had bands but last time I went near there it appeared to have closed down.

3. Blue Fantasy:五福二路47號 When I went there I was the only foreigner there but the singers mostly insisted on talking to the crowd in poor English and singing equally poorly in English. Their is a word for this in Chinese- "congyang". They serve OK Chinese food. It is no cheaper than most of the bars in spite of the low quality. Had a surprisingly big crowd (for the quality of the entertainment) when I went there. It is somewhere on Wufu 2nd road.

4. Cheap/Cheaky Charlies:新樂街75號 Basic simple bars run by an Australian called Raice and his local wife, Qiqi. Good for talking. Cheakies is the place to be late after everything else has finished. Located on the small road directly behind the Caves bookstore on Wufu road. Cheaper than some of the other bars. Most of the customers are foreign buxiban teachers.

5. Dew Drop Inn:新樂街39號 Good suroundings, good place for talking. Does not seem to go on till very late. Foreigner run. Located on the same road as Cheap/Cheeky Charlies.

6. Green Jungle:中二路200號 On Zhongzheng Lu. I have only been there when foreigner organised events were happening and they were very good but I suspect that it may be a different on other nights.

7. 1/2High Bar/DNA:民生一路77號4樓 This place is OK but in spite of what I keep hearing every time I go there it seems empty. It is a "disco pub". It is about the same size as the Alices on Wufu Road. It is on the 4th floor of 77, Minsheng 1st road. Run by "Dermo" who also owns the Dew Drop Inn.

8. Key Largo 五福西路88號 One of the numerous small bars on the section of Wufu Road just past the Love river bridge.

9. 1/2Jasmine's Place¡R五福西路39¸¹ Another of the numerous small bars on the section of Wufu Road just past the Love river bridge. It is known for getting foreign guys who have been here for decades, but I personally can not see the attraction.

10. Jurasic:中華路 / 西維路口 This place is very big and perhaps worth a look on account of the bizzare decor. When I have been there it was empty but I have heard that it gets a big part of the local young wanabe gangster, binlang chewing scooter racing crowd on Fri/Sat. Sun night is foreigners night (free entry). I was told that you can expect more Philipinos than westerners then. It is on the Corner of Zhonghua and Siwei roads.

11. Rainbows End: I have not been there for a long time so this report is out of date but it is a slightly seedy late night bar which got some foreigners before Cheek Charlies opened. It is on Xintian (Hsintien) road between Zhonghua (ChunHua) and ZhongShan (ChungShan) roads.

12. Rolling Stone:五福三路152號 Can be a bit mixed according to when you go there. Another not too big bar but has a good selection of music. Just off Wufu Road near the love river bridge.

13. Rock 22:漢神百貨店22樓﹐成功路 On the 22nd floor of the Hanlai hotel/ Hanshen department store. Expensive. Good dance music. Not many foreigners who live here go there much. Often has an African American band.

14. The Pig and Whistle:西維西路199號 Gets a big part of the foreigner crowd who feel like dancing. The bands can be pretty lame and the DJ is a pratt but it is an OK place to go dancing. More SPGs (a Singapore phrase meaning an Asian girl who prefers white guys) than any other bar in Gaoxiong if that is your scene. Foreigners tend to go there later mostly from about midnight on weekends. Not cheap but not quite as expensive as Rock 22.

15. Virus:三多西路110號 This is a relitively new place but apparently it was previously known by a few other names. It is quite big, good. It does not get going well until LATE (about 3:30 last Sat. night). It did not really have enough people when I went there but it definately had a much cooler atmosphere than anything else between Taichung and the Phillipines. It sort of reminds me of some clubs in China in a positive way! Someting like Rojam or the old JJ's in Shanghai. Virus is at 110 Sandou 4th Road. It is between TziChiang (Ziqiang in pinyin) and ChengKung (Chenggong) roads. It is down stairs. The Energy there on party on Sat August 7 was OK but actually I thought the last one at the green Jungle was better.


Kaoshiung Nightlife Photos and Pictures

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Kaoshiung, a harbor city in Taiwan

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Kaoshiung Nightlife

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Nightclub at Kaohsiung, many bars, and nightclubs.

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Tuntex Sky Tower (in Kaohsiung) at night

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Liu He market at Jhongshan Rd, is filled with inexpensive cafés and restaurants.

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Liu He Night Market at Kaoshiung City

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Chijin Park, has a various sea food to chose.You also can let resturent to cook you favorite food in there.
There have a CHINJIN PARK where you can take a walk nearside the beach.There also have a bridge that you will look all the night shot on it.Beatiful park and street lights.

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The Love River flows through the heart of Kaohsiung.

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Wuhan Hubei at Yangtze River Nightlife 3 Aug 2009 12:59 AM (16 years ago)

Wuhan is the capital city of Hubei, is an amalgamation of three smaller cities—Hankou, Hanyang and Wuchang—each separated from the other by a river. The Yangtze and Hanjing Rivers separate the three parts. Wuchang is the cultural and educational area, boasting several colleges and universities. Hankou is the commercial district and Hanyang is where a lot of major development is happening.

Wuhan is the place to find both history and natural wonders. Hubei Provincial Museum and Yellow Crane Tower are two places to appreciate ancient Chinese history and culture. Even one of the most famous battle in Chinese History and a central event in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms — the Battle of Red Cliffs — took place in the vicinity of the cliffs near Wuhan.

Wuhan Main Attractions :
1. Yellow Crane Tower (黄鹤楼 Huanghelou)
The single largest tourist attraction in Wuhan, the tower is a modern construction built on the site of five previous incarnations. It is considered one of the four great towers in China. The tower sits atop Snake Hill near the Number One Chang (Yangtze) River Bridge and affords a commanding view of the Chang River as well as the mouth of the Han River where it connects.

2. Guiyuan Temple (归元寺)
Guiyuan Temple is known as the first zen temple to be built in Hubei Province. The most famous and impressive building in the complex is the Arhats Hall, which contains 500 arhat (Buddhist saints) statues.

3. Memorial Hall of Wuchang Uprising in 1911 Revolution

On October 10, 1911 the infamous Wuchang Uprising that later led to the election of Sun Yat-Sen as the provisional president and inspired uprisings all over China. This event is one of the biggest events shaping modern China, making it a must-see for anyone interested in historical travel.

4. Hubei Provincial Museum (湖北省博物馆)
A large museum includes many artifacts excavated from ancient tombs, including a concert bell set (bianzhong).

5. Wuhan Zoo
6. Baotong Temple
7. Changchun Taoist Temple
8. Wuhan Botanical Garden
9. Moshan Hill

Wuhan Nightlife
Nightlife in Wuhan is very active and attractive, mainly conccerning to pubs, bars and cafes, enchanting places to relax. If you'd like to improve your health, there are golf courses, tennis courts and bowling clubs.

There are a few western style bars in Wuhan. One of the busiest areas of the city is Hankou. The area around Wuhan University (Wuhan Da Xue) has some small and relaxing places to have a drink. The streets around Ba Lu are especially good and the Festival Bar is currently popular with foreign students in the city. A similar spot is the Sunshine Bar near the Shangri La Hotel. This place has live music and an entertaining "floor show." The Primeval Forest and the long established Jo Jo's are also popular hangouts. Many hotels have decent bars also. The Shangri La has a rather upscale American Sports Bar, which is popular with the ex- pat crowd, and both the Holiday Inn Hotels here have pleasant nightspots.

Wuhan Bars, Cafe and KTV :
You can find many popular bars in the area near Xinhua Road and Taibei Road and there are also many bars along the Jianshe Dadao in Hankou. Jazz, blues, Latin-American music, and exotic dance performances distinguish these bars from noisy popular bars. During Happy Hour, waiters dress in costumes adapting to show themes. Patron comfort is stressed.

Some of famous Wuhan Bars, Cafe are listed here :
1. Gunshi Music
Address: 1 Qiuchang Street, Hankou
Phone: (27) 8278 9526(7)
Good quality performances. Also has many private rooms for karaoke.

2. Taipei New Vision
Address: Taipei Road, Hankou
Karaoke, KTV, and Western buffet.

3. Blue Sky Cafe
Address: 735 Construction Avenue, Hankou
Phone: (27) 85807466 / 85759937
Wuchang, 572 Wuluo Road
Phone: 87895342
Blue SKy is one of the most popular bars for foreigners. The perfect mix between locals and foreigners. Western food, Western music, and daily happy hour at midnight!

4. Club Cafe
Address :26 Yunlin Street, Taibei Road, Hankou
Phone: (27) 85804017
Good atmosphere with good music and great Western snacks.

5. Rose Bar Zur Hans
Address: 4 Jucai Nanyuan, 3rd gate.
(between Jianshe avenue and Tangcai Road)

6. Wuhan Xingkong bar
Address: 520 Luoshi Northroad Wuchang Street
Phone: 13971128919

7. Wuhan No.7 bar
Address: 128 Gaoxong Road, Jiang’an district
Phone: (27) 85788787

8. Aomali Music coffee bar
Address: 248 Hong Kong Road, Hankou
Phone: (27) 82654490

9. Jiujiu Castle Music bar
Address: 1 gymnasium Road
Phone:(27) 87818183

10. Huabiekeqiaozhe bars
Address:898 Jinghan Road
Phone: (27) 82782876

Wuhan City photos and pictures :

Wuhan's main shopping district can be found in Hankou along Zhongshan Dadao and the pedestrianised street of Jianghan Lu. Here you can find many western style shops plus a Wal-Mart and the ubiquitous McDonalds and KFC.
hankou shopping wuhan


As you approach the main entrance into the Yellow Crane Tower Park, you'll walk along this street known as the Yellow Crane Promenade which is lined with ancient-style shops selling souvenirs, snacks and such like for tourists.
shopping at yellow crane park wuhan


Yellow Crane Tower first built in approximately 220 AD with view to to Snake Hill Park
yellow crane tower wuhan


Wuhan Modern city downtown
wuhan city down town


Wuhan modern shopping centre
wuhan shopping centre mall


A photo of Jianghan Road in Hubei, Wuhan taken on Christmas Eve.
jiang han road night at wuhan

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Wuzhen Water Town Nightlife attractions 1 Jul 2009 7:31 AM (16 years ago)

Wuzhen (乌镇) is a scenic town, part of Tongxiang, in northern Zhejiang Province, China. It lies within the triangle formed by Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai.

Wuzhen Town, in Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province, has a history of more than 1,000 years. Of the ancient residential houses, workshops, and stores still standing on the banks of the rivers, 169,600 square meters, accounting for 81.54 percent of the town's total floor area, have remained unchanged, lending an atmosphere of antiquity.

Wuzhen also boasts its prosperous past and simple lifestyle. Tongxiang's unique folk customs, such as Boxing Boat, locally-styled Hua Gu Opera, Shadow Play and Gathering Pilgrim, show its rich heritage. Wuzhen is famous for its natural beauty and its many talented citizens throughout history. Ever since the South Dynasty, when the prince of Liang kingdom Zhao Ming studied here, various literary masters such as Mao Dun have come and left their cultural mark.

The water houses are everywhere in Wuzhen. Built partly on the bank and then stretching into the river, they are still home to the local residents. The wooden pillars and columns on which the houses stand are in the river bed. Living in the water house, standing by the window, and watching the bridges, water and houses outside, you can almost imagine yourself in a fairytale world.

As an ancient town, Wuzhen has preserved a rich and complete folk culture. Through inherited traditions passed down since ancient times, its unique culture has become the soul of the town.


Wuzhen Famous and popular Attractions:

Former Residence of Mao Dun : Mao Dun is a revered writer in modern China, most known for the novel "Midnight". His former home is located in the middle part of Guan Qian Street, where he lived his happy childhood. The home is a traditional Chinese style house built during the Qing Dynasty.

Xiu Zhen Guan : Xiu Zhen Guan is a Taoist temple which was built in the Xian Ping Yuan period of the Bei Song Dynasty. It is one of three famous Taoist temples on the South Bank of the Yangtze River.

Xiu Zhen Guan Stage : The stage was built in 1749. It sits on the bank of a major river in town and faces a plaza. In ancient times, farmers around town came to watch plays by rowboat. While the play was going on, the boats were floating on the river.

Roofed Corridor : A 1000-meter long roofed corridor runs along the bank of the river, demonstrating the unique charms of towns on the south bank of Yangtze River.

Local Housing : The architectural style is from the Qing Dynasty and reflects the traditional lifestyle of the people.

Aged ginkgo Tree : A ginkgo tree over 1000 years old bears witness to the town's history. Formerly located in the courtyard of General Wu Temple along the river's south bank, its enormous trunk takes three men to circle it with their arms outstretched.


Shadow Puppet in Wuzhen, East Street near Xing Hua Bridge.
shadow puppet master wuzhen


People buy a famous sweet Mai Ya Tang in Wuzhen
mai ya tang in wuzhen


wuzhen down town
wuzhen town


Wuzhen Shadow Play Theatre
wuzhen shadow play theatre


Wuzhzen old town
wuzhen downtown


Wuzhen Old House,a history city
wuzhen old house

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Zhouzhuang Jiangsu Water Town Nightlife 4 Jun 2009 6:35 AM (16 years ago)

Zhouzhuang (周庄) is a town in Jiangsu province, China. It is located within Kunshan county-level city, 30 km southeast of Suzhou. Zhouzhuang, one of the most famous water townships in China, situated in Kunshan City which is only 30 kilometers (18 miles) southeast of Suzhou. It is noted for its profound cultural background, the well preserved ancient residential houses, the elegant watery views and the strong local colored traditions and customs.

Zhouzhuang favourite sightseeing and tourist attractions :
1. Twin Bridges (Shuang qiao)
Zhouzhuang is surrounded and divided by lakes and rivers. 14 stone bridges cross the rivers, showing distinctive views of the water-town. The Twin Bridges, which comprise of Shide Bridge and Yongan Bridge, are the most famous and are considered the symbol of Zhouzhuang. Built in the Wanli era (1573-1619) of the Ming Dynasty, the Twin Bridges are located in the northeast of the town.

2. Fuan Bridge.
Located at the eastern end of Zhongshi Jie, Fuan Bridge was built in 1355 during the Yuan Dynasty. The unique trait of the Fuan is the consummate combination of the single-arch bridge and the bridge towers which have , are used as tearooms, restaurants and stores, and are good places to appreciate the views while taking a rest.

3. Shen House
Built in 1742 and located at the southeast side of Fuan Bridge, Shen House was the private property of the descendant of Shen Wansan, the first millionaire of Jiangnan (South of Yangtze River) in the early Ming Dynasty. The whole architectural complex is of the Qing's style and occupies an area of more than 2,000 square meters (half an acre).

4. Zhang House

Built by Xu's family in the Zhengtong era (1436-1449) of the Ming Dynasty and bought by Zhang's family in the early Qing Dynasty. Located to the south of the Twin Bridges, Zhang House has more than 70 rooms and takes up about 1,800 square meters (less than half an acre).

5. Milou Tower
Once called the De's Tavern, Milou Tower perches next to Zhenfeng Bridge which is at the southwest corner of Zhouzhuang. It is famous for being a rallying place of the literators in old times. Numerous poets, songs and stories about Milou Tower are wide spread and make it more charming.

6. Chengxu Taoist Temple
Standing on Zhongshi Street which is opposite to Puqing Bridge, Chengxu Taoist Temple was built during 1086-1093 of the Song Dynasty and also known as Sanctity Hall (Shengtang Hall). After several periods of expansion, it is one of the most famous Taoist temples in Wuzhong Region. In an area of 1,500 square meters (1,800 square yards), simple but majestic Shengdi and Doumu halls, Yuhuang, Wenchang and Shengdi pavilions are really elaborate works and masterpieces of Taoist architectures.


Zhouzhuang Nightlife

Nightlife in Zhouzhuang is a tranquil and colorful affair. You will not find many nightclubs or bars here, but the nights can be enjoyed in an array of thoroughly satisfactory ways. The Venice of the East, as Zhouzhuang is called, is full of rivers and canals. They provide for a delightful way to enjoy the nightlife in Zhouzhuang.

Zhouzhuang is home to a number of colorful folk festivals and events, from frequent long boat races held on holidays and to celebrate marriages (teams consisting of some dozen scullers are driven by drums and gongs). Lantern races are also popular, with lantern-bedecked boats presenting a charming spectacle. During the Lantern Festival, held two weeks after the Chinese New Year, poles with "golden lanterns" are erected in Niulang Temple Square.

Zhouzhuang nightlife does not involve bars and nightclubs. Bars are few in the quaint town, and nightclubs almost nil. The nearby Shanghai has a throbbing nightlife. Nightlife in Zhouzhuang can be enjoyed most by those who are romantic at heart. Imagine sailing on the canals in the evenings as a mild wind blows on your face.

Nights at Zhouzhuang are a tranquil and pleasant experience. Colorful lights and lanterns are hung in front of all the houses. The cool nights are ideal for sitting on the riversides and having a drink of the local specialty, gra ndma's tea, with friends. You may also sit next to the waterways and engage in chitchats with the local people.

Zhouzhuang Photos :

Zhouzhuang city, a famous water townships in China.
zhouzhuang city


Zhouzhuang quanfu temple
zhouzhuang quanfu temple


Zhouzhuang Twin bridges
zhouzhuang twin bridges

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Yinchuan Ningxia Hui Ethnic Nightlife 9 May 2009 8:49 PM (16 years ago)

Yinchuan (银川) is the capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in China. It is located in the middle of the Yinchuan or Ningxia Plain. It is sheltered from the deserts of Mongolia by the high ranges of the Helan Mountain to its west.

Ethnic minorities in Yinchuan include Hui, Han, Manchu and Mongolian peoples. Being one of a very few parts of China where an ethnic minority (Hui people) hold the power of governance, it is a treasure of Chinese-Muslim culture.

The city's attractions include the Sand-lake and the Western Xia tombs. There are two pagodas in Yinchuan that are part of the 'Eight Famous Scenery of Ningxia': one is the Haibao Pagoda in the northern suburb and the other is the Chengtiansi Pagoda in the west.

Yinchuan Nightlife

Yinchuan's people still holding their traditional folk customs. The Muslim culture is still strongly maintained, while Halal Food is easily found across the city. Though the nightlife in Yinchuan is very colorful. There are some pubs, net cafes and gymnasiums. At night, they are filled with young people. In the pubs, some people especially young girls are dancing freely, while some middle-aged white collars choose to sit quietly and look at the scenery out of the window.


Singing and Music in Hui Nationality Style, Yinchuan
When traveling in Yinchuan, you can enjoy the “Hui Nationality Flower” and “Kouxian” which deeply reflect folk style. Circulating around the northwest area in china “Hui Nationality Flower”, a folk song, is sonorous and mellifluous in melody, simple and fresh in lyric. Deeply enjoyed by Hui women “Kouxian” (Kou’er) is a mini plucked instrument.

Yinchuan bars, pubs and cafe and nightlife activities :
1. Lian Yuan Bar. Located a couple blocks South of the XiXia district commercial center (look for the KFC sign) is a well decorated bar, and the best in 'New Town'.

2. Fall in Love Bar & Marry Bar. Located on Hubin Dong Jie near all the main hotels. Boasting comfortable seating and a younger crowd, Xixia Beer is locally produced and is comparable to a decent Canadian brew.

3. Yinchuan South Gate Square. Yinchuan South Gate Square is a good place to watch performances. Yinchuan South Gate Square has held a great number of large-scale art and cultural activities.

Yinchuan Ethnic Hui, singing in Hui Nationality style
Yinchuan Hui Ethnic singing


Yinchuan largest mosque. Islam is the common religion in Yinchuan.
yinchuan mosque


Yinchuan south Gate Square, has held a great number of large-scale art and cultural activities.
Yinchuan south gate square


Yinchuan Jade Emperor Pavilion was built during the reign of Emperor Hongwu in Ming Dynasty, with a history of 600 years.
Jade Emperor Pavilion


Yinchuan city, has a population of around 750,000.
yinchuan city view

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Lijiang China Old Town City Nightlife 1 May 2009 7:13 PM (16 years ago)

Lijiang City (丽江市) is a city in Yunnan Province China. The city has a 800 year history from as early as the late Song Dynasty. Lijiang has the best preserved ancient town in China - the Old Town which has been listed in the World Cultural Heritages by UNESCO in 1997. The Old Town was once the center of Lijiang and continues to maintain the original flavor of the local lifestyle, the typical groups of buildings and the profound cultural heritage of the region.

Lijiang Nightlife
Lijiang at night maybe limited if we compare to other China cities. Xinhua Street, which runs along the water in the Old Town, is famous for its bars. Among the popular watering holes here are Mama Fu Bar, Sangji Langmu Tibetan Bar, Naxi Pavilion Bar and Jing Zhuo Bar. Some of these are run by westerners. If you are interested in traditional music and dance, try the Naxi Concert Hall. Melodious Naxi music is performed every night from 20:00 to 21:30 by a group of local senior musicians who are typically more than 60 years old. The Hall is located at No.11 Jishan Valley, Xinyi Street in the Old Town.

Lijiang Main nightlife attractions including the live music :

1. Dongba Music Mountain&River Show

The Dongba Palace is also a famous place for Naxi traditional music. The newly built palace is decorated with typical Naxi religious symbols and ornaments which add a lot of character to the solemn cultural atmosphere.

The Don gba palace is located just opposite the Naxi Ancient Music Institute. There is a daily performance at 19:30. Besides Naxi music, the Dongba palace hosts various cultural activities on an irregular basis.


2. Lijiang International Ethnic Cultural Exchange Centre

The Mountain and River Show played in this centre attracts a great number of visitors every night.

This show is a comprehensive living theatre, including not only Naxi ancient music but also the traditional customs of other ethnic minorities living in Lijiang.


Lijiang Old Town, the only Chinese city listed on UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage list with a history of 1,300 years.
Lijiang Old Town

Lijiang Nightlife Shopping
Lijiang Nightlife Shop

Lijiang Nachi Orchestra
Lijiang Nachi Orchestra

Lijiang Naxi Ethnic Girl
Lijiang Naxi Girl

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Shangri-La lost horizon city in Yunnan 1 Apr 2009 7:20 AM (16 years ago)

Shangri-La is a city in Yunnan Province, is divided into two areas: Dukezong Ancient Town and a more modern city-like area. The two areas share Tuanjie Street as the common border.

Shangri-La official name was changed from Zhongdian in Xianggelila in 2002. In Tibetan Shangri-La means the “sun and moon in heart”, an ideal home only found in heaven. The lofty and continuous snowy mountains, endless grasslands, steep and grand gorges, azure lakes and the pastoral villages in this area always leave a deep impression on visitors.

In modern China, the Zhongdian county was renamed to 香格里拉 (Xiānggélǐlā, Shangri-La in Chinese) in 2001, to attract tourists. The legendary Kun Lun Mountains in Tibet offer other possible Shangri-La valleys.


Passu Hunza Vallery
A popularly believed inspiration for Shangri-La is the Hunza Valley in northern Pakistan, close to the Tibetan border, which Hilton visited a few years before Lost Horizon was published


Zhongdian Shangrila
Shangri-la or Zhongdian is a sacred scenic region blessed with majestic mountains.

Songtsam Hotel Shangrila
Situated in Shangri-La, Yunnan Province of China, Songtsam Hotel sits at the foot of Songtsam Lama temple, one of the largest Lama temple outside of Tibet. Refurbished from a traditional Tibetan residence, the boutique hotel has 22 rooms and suites that combine Tibetan ethnic style with modern comforts.

lake napahai Shangrila
The enchanting Shangri-la's Lake Napahai is studded among the stately mountains, sparkling like an invaluable emerald.

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Shenzhen Guesthouse in shopping district Dong Men 14 Mar 2009 1:05 AM (16 years ago)

Shenzhen City (深圳市) is the second busiest port in China after Shanghai.It is now reputedly one of the fastest growing cities in the world. Being southern China's major financial centre, Shenzhen is home to the Shenzhen Stock Exchange

Accomadation in Shenzhen is so various, start up from low rate hotel, guest house, until first class hotel. For tourist who wants hotel near the famous walking shopping centre Dong Men (东门), may be Shenzhen Guesthouse can be recommended.

The Shenzhen Guesthouse (Shenzhen Yingbinguan) is an international three star garden style hotel in Shenzhen.

Shenzhen Guest House is located on one of the most thriving center- prosperous Dongmen Business Area, It enjoys convenient traffic, only three minutes' ride to the railway station and Shenzhen Customs Office.

The HOUSE, which is in Cantonese style, covers about 110,000 square meters, owns private dining rooms and newly constructed restaurant. Delicious Chinese and Western cuisine is well served. When you step in, you may find your life is so peaceful and pleasant.

It is located in the heart of the city, in the center of Luohu district, a 40-minute drive from the airport.

Distance from the airport ( Km ): 39

Distance from the railway station ( Km ): 2.5

Rooms and  Rates

The hotel consists of ten different villas, and has a total of 620 well stocked rooms and suites.

All rooms are equipped with TV, refrigerator, air-conditioning and telephone.

Shenzhen Guest House Address :

Shenzhen Guest House
Luohu District, Shenzhen, China
Contact Information

Shenzhen Guest House
15 Xin Yuan Road
Luohu District, Shenzhen
Guangdong, China

Phone Number: 86-755-82222722
Hotel Fax: 86-755-82229943

Reservations Contact:
Phone Number: 86-21-61226688 Ext. 7800
Fax Number: 86-21-51901202

Email: tprsvns@hubs1.net

Photos of Shenzhen Guesthouse


Shenzhen Guesthouse

Shenzhen Guesthouse


Shenzhen tallest building Shun Hing Square (Diwang Building) 信兴广场/地王大厦
Shenzhen City

Shenzhen popular shopping district Dong Men
Shenzhen Dongmen

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