Thursday, May 24, 2012
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Source: Globaltimes.cn Published: May 04, 2012 16:55
What do tourist tickets from 20 years ago look like?
Source: Global Times Published: April 12, 2012 23:30
Shanghai’s long-distance buses will open ticket sales for the national Labor Day holiday today, giving travelers an opportunity to get their hands on passes nine days earlier than during regular periods.
The road to happiness
Source: Global Times Published: April 12, 2012 17:53
The name of Xingfu Road in Changning district literally translates as “happiness,” and this is commonly considered one of the most romantic names of all Shanghai’s roads and lanes.
Source: Globaltimes.cn Published: April 12, 2012 16:55
Travel by bus: Tourism bus lines in Xi'an
All aboard
Source: Global Times Published: April 09, 2012 15:43
Visiting a new destination is usually an exhilarating experience. However, it can also often be an exhausting one given the amount of time and energy to actually get there. Traveling by cruise ship makes the journey itself an indispensable part of the fun and pleasure involved in any trip. Cruising ...
A cut above the rest
Source: Global Times Published: April 05, 2012 20:33
As a city with 2,500 years of history, Yangzhou in Jiangsu Province has experienced its fair share of ups and downs. It became famous as a trading center for salt. Yangzhou residents are renowned for being cultivated and refined, people who enjoy a casual epicurean lifestyle. Yangzhou's service indu...
Source: Global Times Published: March 25, 2012 23:15
As of April 1, children below the age of six, or a height of 1.3 meters, will officially be granted free entry at 16 major tourist attractions across the city, tourism authorities said Sunday, nearly a week before the policy aimed at regulating the market takes effect ahead of the Tomb-sweeping Fest...
Bund and beyond
Source: Global Times Published: March 21, 2012 20:48
On the southern reaches of the up-and-coming area, The Cool Docks has stretched the Bund sightseeing path beyond the core with rapid development in recent years. Hanging a left at the end of a leisurely minutes-long stroll on Zhongshan Road South in Huangpu district will lead those on foot to Waimal...
Our stream of consciousness
Source: Global Times Published: March 19, 2012 19:38
The city's mother river, the Huangpu, splits Shanghai into Puxi and Pudong and has its own very special charms and secrets. Shanghai's tourism authorities have named 10 special scenic spots for its 12th Five-Year Plan. The Global Times takes a cruise down the river and a close look at these delights...
Source: Global Times Published: March 18, 2012 18:03
It predates the rest of Shanghai by more than a thousand years and yet Songjiang district today is mistakenly viewed as just another suburb in the city's endless sprawl. But unlike most of the city's outlying areas - built simply to accommodate an ever growing population - Songjiang boasts a unique ...
Antique antics
Source: Global Times Published: March 15, 2012 18:30
Take a stroll down Dongtai Road and it’s like traveling back in time to a long-disappeared China of old. Hundreds of antique stalls and shops line this “Old City” street making it a hot spot for tourists, residents and locals alike. It is also a popular destination for producers looking for period p...
Source: Xinhua Published: March 14, 2012 09:19
The government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) announced Tuesday that the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Brunei Darussalam in Hong Kong has granted visa-free access to Macao SAR passport holders.
Street life
Source: Global Times Published: March 07, 2012 18:35
A rather non-descript looking place by day, Yongfu Road is best appreciated by night when its street lamps light up the thoroughfare’s many bars and the odd patches of graffiti left on the walls.
The wheel deal
Source: Global Times Published: February 26, 2012 18:43
Mention pottery to most non-aficionados and that steamy scene from the 1990 film Ghost usually rears its head. Sat behind the potter’s wheel, lovers Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze are seen expertly “throwing” a pot as if it was the easiest thing in the world. In fact the process involves a lot more ...
Plum benefits
Source: Global Times Published: February 21, 2012 17:58
The Global Times journeyed around town to find some of the best spots to appreciate the color and fragrance of these delicate flowers.
Source: Globaltimes.cn Published: February 09, 2012 15:39
Besides romantic dining and shopping, the following places are considered sacred areas for couples in love in China. On the upcoming romantic day, pick a destination and enjoy the day with your best match.
Love Unrequited in Shenyuan Garden
Source: CRI Published: February 07, 2012 10:00
Shenyuan Garden in Shaoxing, a water town in Zhejiang province is sought by tourists who want to bask in the aura of an 800-year-old love story.
Source: Global Times Published: February 06, 2012 18:33
An air of mystery has always pervaded notions of the Middle East. From the region's intractable politics to its rich and diverse cultures, the area has long been a source of fascination to outsiders. And this is true of its many cuisines, which are as varied as the people and languages of this part ...
Light my fire
Source: Global Times Published: February 05, 2012 18:23
Shanghai's winter is no laughing matter. And when it lasts up to four months at a stretch, the chance to sit around an open fire is not to be passed up lightly.
Source: Global Times Published: February 02, 2012 15:39
The Global Times sought out some of the best skiing destinations within two- to three-hours drive of Shanghai.
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