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Jun 22, 2010, 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.

Jun 21, 2010, China Travel Book Store

China Travel Book Store has short listed a number of quality travel books to accompany you on the road to China. Enjoy reading.

Jun 18, 2010, Contact Us

China Travel Golden Route is a reliable source of information for those who want to travel China. Please feel free to contact us for any questions, suggestions or tell us your China travel stories.

May 22, 2010, Expo 2010 Shanghai

World Expo 2010 Shanghai presents the theme of 'Betty City, Better Life'. Here is a quick previous of the expo.

May 3, 2010, 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.

Apr 30, 2010, Chinese Food in Beijing

There are lots of yummy authentic Chinese food in Beijing that you must try. Mongolian hot pot and many others. See my suggestions here.

Apr 30, 2010, China Foods

China foods are delicious. Please make an effort to taste all the China foods that I recommend in this chapter. Otherwise you'll miss the best of the best.

Mar 26, 2010, Brief History of China

Things you see on the golden route are tightly bond with China history. Let's walk through the 5000 years brief history of China, from a traveler’s perspective.

Mar 24, 2010, Qin Shi Huang

Bio of Qin Shi Huang – the first Emperor of Qin Dynasty. He had the greatest and longest-lasting influence among all rulers in Chinese history.

Feb 28, 2010, Marathon to Celebrate Lantern Festival in Hong Kong 2010

Today is the first full moon in the Year of Tiger. It is said that today’s full moon is the biggest and brightest in 53 years. It is the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival on the 15th of January, and many even refer it to be the Chinese Valentine’s Day.

To celebrate the Chinese Valentine’s Day, we have the annual grand sports event Marathon 2010 held here in Hong Kong. Up to 60,000 runners from around the world participated. The first group of runners started as early as 5am. Kenyan runner Cyprian Kiogora Mwobi retains his title, but failed to make a new event record due to the hot and humid weather.

Feb 18, 2010, Lai See Giving Tradition in Hong Kong

Chinese New Year holiday in Hong Kong is just over. The general work force went back to work yesterday. The business flow of lai see giving started. It is a Chinese tradition to give lai see (red pockets) during Chinese New Year. We also give gifts to our relatives and friends during the new-year house warmings. Below are the gifts and red pockets that I received this year.

Feb 17, 2010, Hong Kong Chinese New Year

Anna reports her flower market trip on Hong Kong Chinese New Year Eve, 2010. A pictorial story.

Jan 22, 2010, China Visa

Jan 22, 2010, 100-Day Count Down

Brilliant pavilions greet 100-day countdown of World Expo 2010 in Shanghai. Let's have a quick preview of the progress.

Jan 18, 2010, FREE Articles Download

I have recently written two articles as your handy travel plans for Shanghai and Hong Kong. Feel free to download.

Jan 5, 2010, Ten giant pandas to head for Shanghai for World Expo 2010

Today, 10 giant pandas are heading to Shanghai as cheer leaders for the 2010 Expo. The pandas were all born in the Ya'an Bifeng Gorge Breeding Base of Sichuan after the deadly Wenchuan earthquake on May 12, 2008. The pandas will go on display in the Shanghai Zoo in the first half of 2010 and on display in the Shanghai Wildlife Zoo in the second half.

Jan 3, 2010, Travel Accessories

Jan 3, 2010, Hong Kong Boutique Hotels

Anna's selection of the top 10 Hong Kong boutique hotels. One of them must suit you no matter what your requirements are.

Jan 2, 2010, China Travel Information

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

Dec 18, 2009, Shanghai Day Trips

Book Shanghai Day Trips offer by China Travel Golden Route. Operated by Oriented Travel. Private guide and personalised itineraries also available.

Dec 16, 2009, Shanghai Day Trip

What would be the best things to do in a Shanghai day trip? See this page for tips.

Nov 18, 2009, Macau 56th Grand Prix

Nov 19-22, 2009. Take a look at the lastest schedule and ticketing information. It might not be an ideal period for sightseeing, due to road blocking and traffic re-direction

Nov 17, 2009, Obama in China

Obama met with young people in Shanghai yesterday. Today he will meet with President Hu.

Nov 5, 2009, Easy Chinese Food Recipe

I am going to share with you some of my favourite easy Chinese food recipe. They are quick to do with handy ingredients and are extremely delicious. I am sure both adults and kids love them.

Oct 21, 2009, 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.

Oct 17, 2009, Xian Day Trip

Guided Xian day trip, visiting the Terra Cotta Warriors and the Wild Goose Pagoda. Only US$74.

Oct 17, 2009, Guilin Li River Cruise

Book a sit-in coach tour for a Guilin Li River cruise. Pick up at your hotel, daily departure.

Oct 13, 2009, Hong Kong Chinese Food

The ultimate Hong Kong Chinese food guide. Over 150 full colour photos of the most classic Chinese dishes. Only US$16.95 for immediate download.

Sep 30, 2009, Beijing Day Trips

Pick one from the three major routings of Beijing day trips and contact us for enquriy and booking.

Sep 25, 2009, Russia Pavilion - Expo 2010 Shanghai China

Poland’s pavilion in World Expo Shanghai 2010 is a geometrical structure covered with paper-cutting pattern. It is a winning design entry chosen from 20 candidates in a designing competition. During daytime, the exhibition hall will be filled with light filtering through paper-cutting patterns. And at night, the pavilion will shine with different colors. An extending roof of the pavilion will create an open-air restaurant and a shelter to shadow the visitors queuing outside the pavilion. The exhibition area will be divided into several sections for small expositions, concerts and shops.

Sep 7, 2009, Russia Pavilion - Expo 2010 Shanghai China

Russia will decorate its pavilion for the 2010 World Expo like a fairy-tale world, showing a comfortable city as seen through children's eyes.

The 20-meter towers, in white, red and gold, will duplicate the ancient Ural towns dating back 3,000 years ago, but given a modern touch with their irregular shapes. They demonstrate the diversity of both ancient and modern cities.

The walls of the pavilion will be painted in vivid colors and visitors can enter mushroom-shape houses just like in a fairy tale.

Four of the 12 towers will be accessible to the public, with different Russian regions having showcases. The other towers will be VIP rooms or be closed for technical uses. The pavilion theme is "New Russia: city and citizen."

Aug 23, 2009, India Pavilion - Expo 2010 Shanghai China

India’s exhibition will be called “Cities of Harmony,” focusing on the integration between urban and rural regions through trade and services. Visitors to the Shanghai Expo pavilion will be led on a journey of Indian cities from the past to the present day.

The dome will be used as a 360-degree screen to tell different stories about life in cities through the ages. It will also be energy efficient with the use of solar panels and wind power. Herbs will grow on the dome and bamboo will form part of the structure. The pavilion will feature a shopping arcade where people from various regions of India will be demonstrating and selling a wide variety of products. There will also be a food plaza with provide traditional Indian delicacies at the China Expo pavilion.

The main dome structure of the pavilion has been designed to handle an average of 450 visitors every 20 minutes

Aug 1, 2009, Pakistan Pavilion - Expo 2010 Shanghai China

Centered around the Expo theme of "Better City, Better Life," the Pakistan Pavilion will adopt the theme "harmony in diversity." Visitors will experience different features of typical Pakistani cities; as well as experience the life of a typical Pakistani citizen through detailed visual and multimedia presentations.

Traditional Pakistani dances will be performed and a traditional Pakistani restaurant will serve the unique tastes of Pakistani cuisine with BBQ foods, unique sauces and "Chai," a special local milk tea.

Jul 25, 2009, New Zealand Pavilion - Expo 2010 Shanghai China

The New Zealand Pavilion in World Expo Shanghai 2010 will showcase the balance between city and nature by presenting Maori culture. The pavilion exhibition will tell a modern variation of the Maori story of how humans were created, in which forests and people are not seen as separate, but as different aspects of the same creative spirit. The "Kapa Haka" groups, indigenous New Zealand Maori dancing groups, will perform daily in the pavilion.

Jul 21, 2009, Australia Pavilion - Expo 2010 Shanghai China

Australia is investing $83 million in a striking national pavilion, designed to showcase the country’s rich culture, strong economy, innovation and world-class facilities. Visitors to the pavilion will discover how Aussie cities have become global centres of endeavour and excellence and Australia’s ability to respond creatively and effectively to the challenges embodied in the Expo theme, ‘Better City, Better Life’.

Jul 19, 2009, Shanghai Maglev

Shanghai Maglev is a high-speed rail connecting Pudong International Airport to the city. it is the world’s first revenue-producing point-to-point high-speed maglev.

Jul 18, 2009, Shanghai Hotels

I am going to recommend three of my favourite Shanghai hotels. They are of uniquely different theme.

Jul 18, 2009, Korea Pavilion - Expo 2010 Shanghai China

The design of the Korea Pavilion is the result of a collaboration between Korean architects and artists. It has been created by using Han-geul letters, the traditional Korean alphabet, and when combined together create the spaces for exhibitions.

The large size of the pavilion allow for a roof garden with views of the Huangpu River and Shanghai’s skyline.

Jul 14, 2009, Japan Pavilion - Expo 2010 Shanghai China

The Vast eco pavilion of Japan will highlight ecological technology at World Expo 2010, and the role technology can play to help humans achieve a more comfortable and confident life.

The pavilion will be divided into past, present and future exhibits, and make use of natural resources with solar energy collection batteries and a double-layer membrane that can filter sunshine, all part of Japan’s vision of how technology can improve our lives.

Visitors will be able to experience some Chinese elements at Japan’s pavilion, which will involve Chinese characters and traditional Chinese architectural styles. The history of Japanese diplomatic envoys visiting China will be part of the exhibit.

Intelligent robots will also be displayed at the pavilion, but there is no more information available for now in order to maintain an element of surprise.

Jul 11, 2009, Singapore Pavilion - Expo 2010 Shanghai China

Singapore Pavilion for World Expo Shanghai 2010 is a winning concept - Urban Symphony. It was inspired by the harmony of unique elements in Singapore; progress and sustainability, urbanisation and greenery, tradition and modernity and a cosmopolitan mix of residents living peacefully together. Singapore Pavilion also shows the contribution of Singapore in the field of city planning, water treatment, and environmental services. The harmony of urban and nature, the creativity and diverse-culture will be the key message that Singapore Pavilion try to deliver.

Jul 8, 2009, Macau Pavilion - Expo 2010 Shanghai China

The Macau Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo 2010 will take the shape of a jade rabbit lantern. The pavilion will be wrapped with a double-layer glass membrane and feature fluorescent screens on its outer walls. Balloons will serve as the head and tail of the ‘rabbit’, which can be moved up and down to attract visitors.

The building will be constructed with recyclable materials and consists of solar power panels and rain collection systems. The design was inspired by rabbit lanterns popular during the mid-autumn festival in south China in ancient times.

Jul 6, 2009, Hong Kong Pavilion - Expo 2010 Shanghai China

Located near Nanhuan Road in Expo Zone B in Pudong, the Hong Kong Pavilion will be built on a stand-alone site and occupy an ideal location close to the China Pavilion and adjacent to the Macau Pavilion. It has an exhibition area of about 800 square metres.

Theme
To tie in with the theme of the World Expo 2010 Shanghai China and to highlight Hong Kong's quality city life and our leading position as a creative capital, Hong Kong has adopted the theme of "Hong Kong - A City with Unlimited Potential". The Hong Kong Pavilion will showcase the city's unique connectivity with the Mainland and the world, in terms of both hardware and software.

Jun 30, 2009, China Pavilion - Expo 2010 Shanghai China

China Pavilion - features a traditional style red architecture called "oriental crown". It is a winning design from a global search which collected 344 submissions. The structure will adopt ecological sound technologies and energy-saving measures. These include the sun-shading design, exterior of the domestic pavilion is a buffer zone for heat or cold, as well as ecological landscaping on the roof could lower energy demands effectively.

Jun 29, 2009, Hong Kong to Promote its Expo Showcase

The exhibition at the Expo Exhibition Center in downtown Shanghai will give visitors first-hand information about the Hong Kong Pavilion, which will explore the theme "Hong Kong - the Infinite City."

Mar 30, 2009, Window of the World

Window of the World is an ideal day trip from Hong Kong. Try the experience of travelling around the world in one day!

Feb 17, 2009, The Peak of Hong Kong

The Peak of Hong Kong is the number one tourist destination here. It is the best place to view the world-famous Victoria Harbour and have a panoramic view of Hong Kong.

Feb 13, 2009, Nan Lian Garden

Nan Lian Garden is a Tang Dynasty style garden in the city of Kowloon. Extremely beautiful landscape and planatations, good for photogenic fans.

Jan 29, 2009, 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.

Jan 16, 2009, 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.

Jan 16, 2009, Macau Food

Macau food and Portuguese food are super stars of food in Macau. Eating out should be one of your major Macau travel objectives.