China Travel Olympics Blog

From now on, my China travel blog is going to be highly Olympics focused.

If you want to know more about the 2008 Beijing Olympics, please visit my blog frequently.

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May 11, 2008, Chinese Clothing EStore

A Chinese clothing e-store for you to enjoy online shopping of Asian-inspired apparel, exotic home decor and unique gifts.

May 3, 2008, Olympic Torch Relay in Hong Kong

May 2, 2008, Olympic Torch relay initiates its journey in China - Hong Kong. Hong Kong Atlanta (1996) gold medal winner Li Lai Shan starts the relay.

Last time Hong Kong welcomed the Olympic Torch was 44 years ago (1964), when Tokyo hosted the Olympics.

May 3, 2008, 2008 Beijing Olympic Games

2008 Beijing Olympic Games is the first Olympics held on the land of China. Anna has collected some Chinese-focused Olympic data for your quick preview.

May 1, 2008, Beijing Airport

Beijing Airport Extension is under construction and will be completed in time for the 2008 Olympics.

Apr 29, 2008, China Visa

All foreigers must acquire a China visa before traveling to China.

Apr 29, 2008, Chinese Olympic Champions

2008 Olympics is going to be held in China. Would you want to know how Chinese did in the previous Olympics? Check Anna's favourite Chinese Olympic champions and their profiles.

Apr 24, 2008, Sponsor / Donate

China Travel Golden Route will send a free photo CD to those who sponsor its two months' website hosting fee.

Apr 1, 2008, All About Olympic Torch

The 2008 Olympic torch has started its journey. Here is a photo gallery.

Mar 30, 2008, China Travel Golden Route

A native Chinese walks you through the China travel golden route. It is an ideal routing for your first visit to China. Sightseeing tips and language aid.

Mar 24, 2008, A Day Trip to Macau

Macau is an hour from Hong Kong by ferry. You would find large and beautiful casinos and great Portuguese food here. An ideal destination for a day trip from Hong Kong.

Mar 24, 2008, Macau Sightseeing

Macau Sightseeing destinations are Fishersman's Wharf, Macau Tower, Macau Museum and the Historic Centre of Macao.

Mar 24, 2008, Macau Food Photo

This Macau food photo gallery consists of my most favourite Macau, Portuguese dishes. I have also recorded the restaurants where I took these photos. Please enjoy these yummy food online.

Feb 7, 2008, Chinese Food Picture

This Chinese food picture gallery focuses on details of Xian dumpling feast and mutton hot pot. Both are must-eat items when you travel China.

Feb 3, 2008, Hong Kong Chinese New Year

Anna reports her flower market trip on Hong Kong Chinese New Year Eve, 2007. A pictorial story.

Jan 20, 2008, Cantonese Cuisine in Hong Kong

Cantonese Cuisine in Hong Kong dominates the culinary market. It has two distinct features of simple and fresh. You must to have try at one seafood dinner in Hong Kong.

Jan 20, 2008, Dim Sum Photo

Dim sum or yum cha is a life style of Hong Kong. It is also a unique catering culture here. Take a preview of the dim sum photo gallery before enjoying them.

Jan 20, 2008, Chinese Food Photo

My Chinese food photo gallery is a collection of my favourite Chinese food which I am recommending for your China travel. Don't miss them.

Jan 13, 2008, Chinese Element is Added To Olympic Medals

2008 Beijing Olympic Games medal is a blending of traditional Chinese culture and the Olympism. For the first time, jade is being added to Olympic medals. Click to see the full view of medals and full story.

Jan 6, 2008, China Travel Information

This China travel information page is served as a quick reference to make your visit easier.

Jan 6, 2008, Beijing Photo

My Beijing photo gallery consists the best photos that I like most from my various Beijing trips. Having fun viewing them.

Jan 6, 2008, Mutianyu Great Wall

A report of my recent visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall in Beijing. For one complete hour, the Great Wall was empty. Read my full story.

Jan 5, 2008, Beijing Food

This is a report of my Beijing food tour 2007. If you want to eat the best Chinese food in Beijing, follow my footprint.

Dec 20, 2007, Macau celebrates her 8th anniversary of the establishment of the Macau SAR

Thursday Dec 20 marks the eighth anniversary of Macau's return to China. The special administrative region held a flag-raising ceremony this morning at the Golden Lotus Square in downtown Macau.

Dec 8, 2007, Lamma Island and Seafood Dinner

Lamma Island is an ideal place to combine a half-day trip with a seafood dinner. A highly recommend Hong Kong tour.

Dec 1, 2007, Hong Kong Seafood

Hong Kong seafood is world famous. I am going to preview a Hong Kong seafood dinner with you.

Nov 18, 2007, China in the Olympics

As 2008 Olympics is to be held on the land of China, I am here to present a summary of how Chinese did in the previous Olympics. Click for details.

Nov 12, 2007, Batman Fever in Hong Kong

Midnight ground shooting of the Batman film "The Dark Knight" called upon hundreds of fans, tourists and curious onlookers jammed Central in Hong Kong. Queen's Road Central was blocked from midnight to 5am to help shooting.

Photo source: SCMP Hong Kong Nov 12, 07

Nov 11, 2007, Hong Kong Skyline

Hong Kong skyline is extremely stunning! A Symphony of Lights held every 8pm makes it even more spectacular.

Nov 11, 2007, Batman welcomed on his first journey to Hong Kong

On Friday (Nov 9) "The Dark Knight" arrived in Hong Kong for a four-day filming.

Actors and film crew also took on a C-130 Hercules transport plane and a couple of helicopters earlier this week to shoot scenes set against the backdrop of Hong Kong's iconic skyline and the Victoria Harbor.

In Wanchai where the Batman crew had dinner, were full of Batman fans longing to see the hero.

Nov 10, 2007, My Website Has Just Turn Two Years Old

In November 2005, I registered a website called China Travel Golden Route with a mission to promote China travel. It might be too big a mission for me - to build a website by a one-woman effort. How do like my website?

I have to thank SBI who has made my website dream come true. If you want to build a website like this, click the link below for details.

Oct 28, 2007, Hong Kong Photo

My Hong Kong photo gallery presents an interesting preview before your actual visit. Enjoy an online Hong Kong tour.

Oct 26, 2007, Guilin Photo

My Guilin photo gallery consists the most beautiful scenes from Guilin. Enjoy viewing.

Oct 25, 2007, Xian Photo

My Xian photo gallery records some the most remarkable views in Xian. Having fun go on an online Xian tour.

Oct 15, 2007, Anna's China Travel Photo Gallery

This travel photo gallery is Anna's personal collections. Have fun sharing her pictorial China tours.

Oct 13, 2007, Macau Grand Prix - November 15-18, 2007

Macau has one of the world's most challenging road circuits and is a real racing fan's dream. This world-famous circuit demands control along long fast straights and technical ability which is needed to negotiate the sharp corners. The Macau Grand Prix is seen as a good training ground for world class drivers with winners often making the jump from here to big boys' league of Formula 1 racing. Click to see the 2007 racing schedule.

Oct 10, 2007, Beijing Subway Price Cut - 2 Yuan for All Destinations

The price cut went into effect on Sunday October 7, 2007. A flat rate of 2 yuan to all destinations in Beijing - more convenient and economic for travellers and local residents. Click to read details and watch video.

Oct 7, 2007, Olympic Record

An all-about-Chinese Olympic record page. A short list of the current Olympic records / World records held by Chinese.

Oct 7, 2007, China Travel SiteSearch

Please make use of this China travel sitesearch function to quickly access information within China Travel Golden Route.

Oct 1, 2007, China To Celebrate 58th National Day

The Golden Week starts Oct 1, the whole of China is full of domestic holiday makers. Oct 1 is also a holiday in Hong Kong. Celebrations include a flag raising ceremony and a spectacular fireworks display at 9.15pm. See more photos and how Chinese celebrate their 58th National Day.

Sep 22, 2007, Beijing Olympic Torch Relay

The torch route is set to exclude Taipei. The height mark of 8,300m above sea level has been defined as the final assault point for the Beijing Olympic torch relay to the peak of Mt. Qomolangma (Everest).

Read more about 2008 Beijing Olympic Torch.

Sep 16, 2007, Learn Mandarin Online

A review on an learn Mandarin online system. A highly recommend site to learn Chinese and Mandarin.

Sep 16, 2007, Chinese Language

In this chapter, we are going to get familiar with the Chinese Language before visiting China. We'll learn to read Chinese names. We'll also try to learn Mandarin and Cantonese.

Sep 16, 2007, Learn Mandarin for China Travel

Learn Mandarin is easy. Speak Mandarin is fun. It will add extra fun to your China travel. Take your time and you can do it.

Sep 12, 2007, Disneyland Hong Kong Celebrates Second Anniversary

Disneyland Hong Kong was opened on September 12, 2005. Today there is no birthday party or parade. The park drew 5.2 million visitors in the first year and didn't announce their second-year number. Read my day trip travel story and see if you want to visit the Disneyland Hong Kong.

Sep 8, 2007, China's Liu Xiang Won Another Gold Medal at Osaka

Athens Olympics champion Liu Xiang became the first Chinese man to take a gold medal at the world athletics championships after winning the 110 meters hurdles in Osaka on Friday, August 31, 2007.

Sep 2, 2007, 100 Reasons We Love Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific recent had an online competition "100 Reasons We Love Hong Kong". It calls upon the worldwide public to submit creative works of text and images that best demonstrate their love for Hong Kong. They are confident this will motivate potential travelers to visit the city.

Results have been just published. Though most of the essay were written in Chinese, you'll see a lot of lovely photos about Hong Kong. Have fun going on an online Hong Kong travel.

Aug 12, 2007, Hong Kong Equestrian Olympic - Dressage Contest Held Under Rain

Hong Kong's preparations to host the 2008 Olympic equestrian events have received a resounding thumbs-up after the first day of the Good Luck Beijing-HKSAR 10th Anniversary Cup in Sha Tin.

The second day dressage contest at Beas River unfortunately attracted only some 450 audience due to heavy rain.

Aug 10, 2007, Pre-Olympic Equestrian Contest to take place in Hong Kong August 11-13

In preparation for the 2008 Olympics Equestrian Events, Hong Kong holds a pilot contest in August. A total of 17 horses from eight countries will join the three-day contest, with 20 local horses.

The contest, namely Good Luck Beijing - HKSAR 10th Anniversary Cup is to be held in Sha Tin and at Beas River in Sheung Shui.

Aug 9, 2007, China and Hong Kong Weather

Please check this page on China and Hong Kong weather before packing your suitcase for visiting the China travel golden route.

Aug 8, 2007, Beijing Celebrates 2008 Olympics One-Year Countdown

Today China has staged lavish celebrations to mark the one-year countdown to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. The extravaganza is being held at the Tiananmen Square, 8pm, August 8, 2007. Click to see photos.