China

Beautiful Hong Kong
Hong Kong--The Fragrant Harbour
Hong Kong--alluring and exciting! Even the name is exotic, meaning "Fragrant Harbour" in Cantonese. A British possession for more than a century, but now part of The Peoples Republic of China; Hong Kong is a cosmopolitan city imbued with ancient culture. Progress marches side by side with the past here.The Hong Kong International Airport is a miracle of modern engineering. Built on an artificially created island north of Lantau Island; it was named one of the Top Ten Construction Achievement...

Explore Jiuzhaigou Valley in China
Visit the most wild, green and unusual place on earth
Known in English as Jiuzhai Valley The site was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1992 and a World Biosphere Reserve in 1997.  My Bucket List #7 is to visit the most unusual wild place on earth and my choice is Jiuzhaigou Valley in China   Jiuzhaigou (literally "Nine Village Valley") is known for its many multi-level waterfalls and colorful lakes. Jiuzhaigou is composed of three valleys arranged in a Y shape. Rize Valley Zechawa Valley Shuzheng Valley

A Trip to a Chinese Wet Market
Buying Fresh Meat and Veggies Will Never be the Same!
Although there are modern supermarkets in China, the absolutely freshest meat and vegetables are to be found at the open air wet markets. I'm going to take you on a virtual field trip to some wet markets in ordinary Chinese towns. Put on some sturdy shoes to keep your feet out of the slop, grab some small change, and let's mai cai (buy veggies)! If you are a vegetarian, a hard-core animal lover, or simply weak of stomach you may find some of the images in the meat section disturbing. My int...

Exploring China: Beijing, Shanghai, Pingyao
Where to go in China
China is a fascinating place for a vacation. It is developing fast with some cities, such as Shanghai and Beijing very modern while others are still traditional and apparently unchanged for centuries. It is a country of contrast, with some wonderful sights such as the Great Wall and Terracotta Army. This article is all about these and some more obscure places that I visited on my very extensive itinerary, travel tips, advice and hotel recommendations. In July 2007 I went on holiday to China....

10 Facts about the Great Wall of China
10 facts about the Great Wall of China: Want some quick facts about the Great Wall of China? The Great Wall is one of the most amazing man-made structures on Earth. Winding its way among the mountains of China, over mountain peaks and deep into ravines, China's "stone dragon" draws millions of tourists every year. The oldest parts of the Great Wall of China are eroding from wind, water, tourists and even sheep. Still, the Great Wall is an incredible sight to see, and also learn about. Pho...

Xi'an - not just Terracotta Warriors
Xi'an, China 2005
A unique experience awaits Western tourists who stay for a week or more in Xi'an, China. They are (or at least in 2005 were) regarded with curiousity by the local population since tourists generally come only for a few hours to see the famous Terracotta Warriors and then leave. I volunteered at a hospital in Xi'an, China for a month. Every day I walked to work from the apartment I stayed at. Most days I walked to the old city and wandered around there. One day I took a bike and had a great d...

Learn About China Headquarters
Middle Kingdom Headquarters
China is a huge country; its geographic size is comparable to the continental United States. And there is no need to mention that its population is the largest in the world with 1.2 BILLION. History? Four thousand years of recorded history make for endless stories of inspiring and tragic events . The art, architecture, religion, philosophy, and folklore of China all exude the history of this ancient culture. Come learn about China with this collection of Squidoo lenses highlighting the Midd...

The Beginnings of China and The Four Great Inventions
Great Ancient Chinese Inventions
China has invented many things over the past 4000 years. Movable type, firearms, paper making, the lock system for canals, the compass, rudder steering, gunpowder, watertight compartments for ships, credit banking, and blast furnace steel production, to name a few. Chinese inventions have contributed greatly to the development of the western world and worldwide growth. This area of the world not only has the history of being one of the world's oldest populations, but also one of the most inve...

C is for China
China: Lanterns, Sticky Rice, and Chop Sticks
Would you like to have fun while learning about the countries of the world? This week we will travel to China! Are you a geography teacher, lover of travel, homeschooling or involved parent, student, or life-long learner? Join us on our adventure as we travel the globe! In an effort to make world geography more meaningful and memorable, we will visit one country per letter of the alphabet. Locate the country on a world map, color the flag, watch YouTube clips, cook an ethnic meal, create an ...