Friday, June 7, 2013

See The Great Wall of China on a Helicopter?

Only One-passenger-helicopter available for great wall tour in June

Some customers love to take a helicopter to see the great wall while in Beijing, but 2-passenger-helicopter or bigger helicopters will not be available until July. 

Bird Eye View of the Great Wall of China from the Helicopter


One to 4 passengers helicopters

One passenger helicopter
Book a Beijing Tour with Seeing the Great Wall from the Sky.

Can I take the slow boat to China Wuzhou from Hong Kong like 10 years ago?

One of our clients called and insist on booking a boat ticket on the slow boat to China Wuzhou from Hong Kong via the Zhujiang River and Xijiang. We explain to him that this transfer line has disappeared years ago due to lack of passengers. Most people choose bus transfer from Hong Kong to Wuzhou which will take 5-6 hours, while 2 days for the boat ride. However, this changes made our customer very sad because he and his wife took the boat ride many years ago and they enjoyed it very much.
Slow boat from Hong Kong to Wuzhou 10 years ago

I felt sorry for him and I could understand why he was so sad. I used to travel from Wuhan to Anqing on the Yangtze via transfer boats such as Jiangshen, Jianhan which took 24 hours and sometimes longer on misty days, these boats ride impressed me very much with the scenery along the Yangtze and the big boat itself. When my son was 5 years old, I was determined to impress my boy by taking him for the boat ride on the Yangtze, but to my dismal, I found these boats disappeared on the Yangte too, we ended up took a Yangtze River No. 1 Cruise ship and cruised between Chongqing and Yichang, it was great and luxury, but different.
Jianghan Passenger boat on the Yangtze before 21 century

Jiangshen Passenger boat on the Yangtze before 21 century

O, How I miss that old, transfer boat on the Yangtze, just like that gentleman miss the slow boat to China Wuzhou, but that is life, life is changing fast, I would encourage you to travel when possible today, otherwise,  you probably will miss the train ride tours in China or the River Cruise on the Yangtze in 20 years, who know?


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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Can I Join a One Day Bus Tour to Cover both Giant Panda Centre and the Giant Buddha from Chengdu and back to Chengdu?

Yes, it is now available to do the two must see sites (Giant Panda Centre and the Giant Buddha in Leshan county) in one day on a bust tour on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday only, but please confirm with the provider before making payment. Itinerary is as follows:

Panda Base Centre

The Giant Buddha

Tour Schedule:

7:00-8:00am,Pick up from your hotel
8:30-11:00am, Visit the Giant Panda Base
11:00am-1:00pm, Bus ride to Leshan
1:00-2:00Pm,lunch or resting time.
2:00-4:00Pm, hiking up and down the Giant Buddha
4:30-6:30Pm, Bus ride back to Chengdu
8:00-9:30Pm, Optional tour to Sichuan Face Show

Notes:
  1. Free pick only available for locations within second ring road and tour end at Tianfu Square.
  2. Tour includes entrance fee to both the Giant Panda Base Centre and the Giant Buddha Park.
  3. Professional English Speaking Tour Guide.
  4. Tips not included.
  5. Donations for Panda Protection is up to you.
  6. Lunch, boat tickets in leshan (if you want to take a boat ride) and tickets to Face show are not included


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2013 FORTUNE GLOBAL FORUM MAKES CHENGDU BUSY AND CROWED

We don't recommend you go to Chengdu between June 6 to 8, 2013, because it is very crowded at the moment since the 2013 Fortune Global Forum is in Chengdu unless you are going there for the forum. Most of the attractions are not open for tourists such ask the Panda Base centre, Chengdu Embroidery Museum, Temple of Marquis, Dujiangyan Irrigation Syste, Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum, JINSHA Site Museum and more.

 

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Century Legend is now cruising in the Yangtze now

Century Cruises of China add another cruise ship, Century Legend, on the Yangtze River.
A newly launched Century Legend is the biggest line in Yangtze River, the world third longest river, it is big enough for 398 passengers and designed with Western style and amenities.

Designed by Yran & Storbraaton,  the Norwegian architects behind  the world famous Seabourn cruises and supervised by EMS and Schiffstechnik Buchloh, two ship-building experts in Germany, Century Paragon and Century Legend have been built on world's leading science and technology as E-Propulsion  System and Rudder Propeller System, etc. The innovations of these two new ships embedded with Nordic value of " Green Environment, Low-Emission and Sustainability "  have led to  a revolutionary breakthrough in the construction of Yangtze cruises, making them true green breathing paradises sailing in harmony with the most beautiful natural water park of the Yangtze River.
All staterooms have private balconies, king-size beds, separate sitting area, LCD satellite televisions (with HBO and CNN), individually controlled air conditioning and a bath with separate tub and shower. The ship also features exterior sightseeing elevators, a seven-story grand atrium lobby, and a 2,000-square-foot indoor pool area, and is equipped with Wi-Fi.
Ultimate Excellence on Yangtze

The first E-Propulsion System and Rudder Propeller System with Automatic Engine Room on the Yangtze, drastically reduce the vibration and noise and significantly increase the maneuvering performance of the ship. 

The first Propulsion Control System with Optical Fibre Transmission technology and Remote Control and Surveillance System
based on internet on Yangtze further guarantee the security and safety.
The large usage of imported high tech compound marine boards for decoration and furniture enables the new ship to become the
first cruise on Yangtze known as " Zero Paint" ship and guarantee a true sense "Healthy Cruising". 
The first Guest Area and Sightseeing Elevators extended to B1 floor with 7 floor high Grand Atrium Lobby maximize the cruise
leisure area and  also provide unparalleled views of the marvellous Yangtze scenery.   
The first Suites on Sundeck with Executive Floor extended to both 5th and 6th floor includes exclusive A la Carte Restaurant, Reception Area, Bar and Sundeck offer real distinguished guest services. 
The first pillar-less 12 ft. high Multifunctional Lounge featuring a centre stage with large LED screen to enjoy a professional show performance in a high quality environment.
The first Indoor Swimming Pool Leisure Area over 2000 sq. ft. includes a pool bar, a fitness centre,  an independent resting area and two fitting rooms with shower to enable you to enjoy the first real swimming on Yangtze.

The first 150 passenger capacity HD Cinema set in theatre style with multi-lingual interpretation devices offer you real entertainment and international conference facilities.
Luxury River View Staterooms with glass rail balcony have been built with the 5-star hotel amenities of superior bedding and linens, a separate cosy sitting area, direct phone line and LCD Satellite TV, automatic controlled air-conditioning and a grand size bathroom with a separate bath tub, making these rooms truly your floating home away from home.

All Executive Suites provide the ultimate on-board luxury with the fine amenities of LCD TV and DVD Player,  Mini Bar,  Italian Coffee Machine and also the Personalized Butler service - from helping unpack your luggage to shoes polishing to fine service on your balcony.  Free laundry, daily snacks and fruits, a bottle of welcome red wine and one special western dinner in the Executive Club Restaurant is also waiting for you.  Guests of Presidential suites will additionally enjoy a selected room service.
 Additional Cruise Privileges:   24 hours concierge service, all day long food and beverage service, VOD system in each cabin, Wi-Fi everywhere, wonderful shows by the first professional Cruise Troupe on Yangtze. 


Cruise Itinerary:

2013 Schedule

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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Biggest Mosque in Urumqi denies visitors before July 5th, 2013

Located in Urumqi, 10 Heping South Road, Shanxi Dasi, is the biggest mosque in the city, it is big enough for more than 1000 people to worship at the same time, it was build in 1906 and is still actively used by Hui people here. A lot of our clients wanted to visit this place for the old and beautiful architecture when visiting Xinjiang, no entrance fee is required, but it is temporally closed for tourists before July 5th,2013 and there is no guarantee that you can visit after that date.

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Tuesday, June 4, 2013

One Day Volunteer in the Panda Base, which one is better?

There are two Panda bases taking volunteers to feed the Panda, clean the garden, carry bamboos and maybe help to bath the pandas……If you do plan to be a volunteer there to help with taking care of the pandas, we recommend you to go to Bifengxia Panda base instead of Chengdu Panda Base because it is less crowed and more works needed to be down by you there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Will the 72 hours visa-free policy works for me if I come to Beijing for three days from Hong Kong and back to Hong Kong?

No, the 72 hours visa-free policy can only apply to tourists who come from "A" place and has a flight ticket to "B" place outside of China.

Come from Hong Kong and back to Hong Kong, No!

Come from Hong Kong and go to Tokyo, yes!


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Four wheels“bicycles”with two steering wheels in Yangshuo for renting

Four wheels "bicycles" are now available for renting in Yangshuo at 60yuan per day. I have not try yet, but I am very anxious to  try it because it look like having two  steering wheels on one bike.  Please let me know how it works if anyone have ever tried it.

 

 

 

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