No.1 choice: ski! Where to go: Harbin Activity: the 29th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival In winter, Harbin becomes a white world. The 29th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival has already started. During the Chinese New Year holiday, visitors can see a different Harbin. The va

Paper money is called “National Card”, while RMB (renminbi) is China’s card. At present, China has issued five series RMB. Do you want to know what the sceneries are on the back of RMB?  We could have a wonderful RMB tour!   RMB 1 of the fifth series: Three Pools Mirro

  What is Rime? When the air around you is minus 20 degrees Celsius (-4 degrees F), what will it take to appreciate natural scenery? Most of the time, spirits remain understandably low in chilly winds, and appetite for visual treats is hard to find. Still, at least one icy resident manag

The Hutong, an old-style city alley or lane, is one of the most distinctive features and must-see attractions in Beijing. There are thousands of hutongs in the city, many of which were built during the Yuan (1206-1368), Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. We list the most famous hutong

Preparing & Drinking Tea There are too many different ways of preparing and drinking tea to describe them all so listed below are the four main types you are likely to experience in your travels. They are Kung Fu tea, pouring tea into a Gawain (Chinese tea cup), boiling the tea in a kettle and

The Health Benefits of Chinese Tea So apart from the long history of tea, tea is also probably good for your health in many different ways.  Digestion and Weight Loss – Many types of tea such as Oolong tea and Pu’er tea can improve the performance of enzymes that break down fat,

The History of Tea Legend – The history of tea is shrouded in the mists of time and began in 2737BCE when Emperor Shennong was boiling a pot of water and a leaf from a nearby tea bush fell into his pot. Western Zhou Period (1046 to 771BCE) – Tea was used as a ritual offering. Prior t

  If you plan on travelling to China or just want to know a little more about Chinese culture and daily life, you should learn the basics of Chinese tea. An understanding of Chinese tea will help you make friends with the locals, enjoy one of China’s more refined and relaxing past tim

New Year is coming! For much of the globe this involves sipping bubbly with friends until the sun comes up, seeing out the old year with bonfires and flares and off-key renditions of Auld Lang Syne. If you still plan to spend your New Year like that, I have to say “Oh, it sucks!” Go! Gu

Perfect Time to Visit the Following Cities Time City Time City January Harbin, Jilin; July Dalian,Qingdao; February