Archive for June, 2008
Pearl River Crossing, Jump and Have Fun
The annual Pearl River Crossing is just around the corner! And 400 volunteers are now under enrollment. Officials said, the event will take place on July 18 or 19, depending on water quality.
The Pearl River, measured 2,129 meters in length, is the third longest river in China. The Guangzhou section of the river is where [...]
Old Qilou Buildings: Historical Architecture in Guangzhou
Throughout Guangzhou's development during the last century, the Qilou building has always been closely connected with the city's booming business economy, generally emblazoned with countless traditional brand names along shopping streets on either side of the Pearl River, including Beijing and Shangxiajiu roads. Walking through the small alleys amidst these historic Qilou buildings, one can [...]
Lianhua Mt.: 100 Thousand Lotus Flowers in Full Bloom
Theme: the 20th Lotus Festival
Date: June 19 to July 19, 2008
Place: Lianhua (Lotus) Mountain, Panyu District, Guangzhou
One hundred thousand lotus flowers of over 180 different kinds in full bloom can be appreciated in Guangzhou at present. Of these varieties, there are local lotus flowers and others from Japan, America, Australia, even lotus that have traveled [...]
China Pottery
Pottery may be the oldest artwork of human beings. As far back as the Neolithic Age (more than 8,000 years ago), people began mixing clay and water then baking it until it held its shape. Ancient people attached the word 'pottery' to their discovery and used it to create various vessels and tools to improve [...]
Shopping Enjoyment & Professional Market Visiting in Guangzhou
Lying next to Hong Kong and Macau, Guangzhou is aware of its commercial development. It is the most important Commodity distribution center in south China. The biannual Canton Fair adds to the commercial atmosphere.
To tourists, Guangzhou is really a 'Shoppers' Paradise'. Worldwide brand-name commodities in complete categories can be found here. Here you will discover [...]
China International Furniture Fair
China International Furniture Fair (Guangzhou) will obtain a magnificent progress in 2008, by insisting on the position of "Export Orientation" and the balance of the domestic and overseas market. The organizer spares no efforts and resources to strengthen the CIFF''s leading status as the "Asia''s Furniture Sourcing Center" and a world-wide-known brand for "Whole-Home Decor" [...]
Ancient Comforts in a Modern World
By AARON A. VESSUP
After a long hike around town, I like nothing more than to find comfort for my aching feet-resting in a hot solution of herbs and a mix that is slowly stiffening like warm, cozy oatmeal. I am sitting upright, trouser legs rolled up, feet in a wooden tub lined with plastic, while [...]
Brilliant Guangzhou Travel
Witness Guangzhou of Ancient and Modern
For more than two thousand years, worldly travelers have been coming to this evergreen city on the Peal River delta in search of exotic items. Like the ancients, today’s visitors are enthralled by Guangzhou’s fine silks, valuable jade and intricate embroidery – plus the thousands of items offered at the [...]
Chinese Travel Agents to Visit Taiwan
BEIJING, June 16 -- In one of the first fruits of an agreement to open Taiwan's doors to mainland Chinese tourists, 33 Chinese travel agents will visit the island, officials said.
The China National Tourism Administration said the group will inspect Taiwan's tourism facilities during a 10-day period, focusing on the island's hotels, transportation infrastructure, [...]
The 29th Guangzhou International Beauty & Cosmetic Import-Export Expo (Autumn 2008)
The Guangzhou International Beauty & Cosmetic Import-Export Expo is jointly organized by Guangdong International Exhibitions Ltd and the Guangdong Beauty & Cosmetic Association. The expo inaugurated in 1989, and is the longest established Beauty & Cosmetic Expo. It has taken place twice a year since 1996, with the edition that took place in September 2007 [...]
