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Forbidden City

Girl praying at an ancient temple

Top 5 China Experiences – For the First Time Visitor

If it’s your first time to China, it can be hard to even know where to start. China is a big, complex country with so much to see and so much to do. It’s hard...
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Buddhist sculpture and art

Can I breathe that?

Stories of pollution in China are all over the news. In the midst of this flurry of information, you probably have a lot of questions about what exactly it all means. To start, what is...
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Imperial dragon patterns

Traveler’s Voice: It’s not rudeness; it’s simply cultural norms

A couple months ago, you heard from WildChina travelers Jan Heininger and Jamie Reuter saying that they were thrilled with [their] tour company, but not seduced by China.  Their journey in October of 2010 took...
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Chinese door in Hutong alley

The National Museum, a New Attraction

Tiananmen Square has been a symbol of Chinese national power since the 15th Century. Generally a tourist will approach from the South, passing Mao’s tomb and the People’s Heroes monument, briefly noticing the imposing buildings...
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Tibetan Buddhism Flags

Parts of the Forbidden City closed to visitors

Over the past few days, there has been quite a bit of buzz surrounding The Forbidden City in Beijing. Home to emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasty for over 500 years, the over 800...
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The mystic Yellow Mountain in Anhui

New ‘Karate Kid’ showcases beautiful parts of China

The movie critics don’t seem to think that highly of the new Karate Kid film, but I had a great time watching it with my 7-year-old son. It’s one of the few kid movies that...
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Traditional Chinese Architecture

Beijing Closures During Oct. Holiday

As Beijing continues to prepare for the 60th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China on Oct. 1 and the weeklong National Holiday, we are receiving new updates on closures during this period: – The Forbidden...
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Traditional Chinese Architecture

More Beijing Site Closings This Week

  Related to our recent post on Beijing road closings, there are quite a few changes with Beijing’s roads and sites leading up to the 60th Anniversary Parade for the People’s Republic of China. The...
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Traditional Chinese Architecture

Beijing Roads Closed for Parade Practice Saturday, September 12

The 60th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China on the October 1st National Holiday is rapidly approaching. In preparation for the major parade that will accompany the celebration, a lot of roads near the...
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Beijing Forbidden City Architecture by Peggy_Marco

Forbidden City Hours During Chinese New Year

In celebration of Chinese New Year,  the Forbidden City (also known as the Palace Museum) will have reduced hours on Sunday, January 25 and Monday, January 26 2009
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