Hong Kong Victoria Harbour

Bored of the cold winter? How about travel to the warm Hong Kong as the Christmas Day is coming? Recommend you travel to the Victoria Harbour for relax. Or book the Hong Kong tour packages from Manila from China Tour Advisors.
Victoria Harbour is the port and water between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula, built by the British to commemorate the British Queen (Victoria), and is the largest harbor in China, as well as the worlds third largest after the United States' San Francisco and Brazil's Rio de Janeiro. The broad waters of Victoria Harbour and beautiful scenery, daytime clear water and blue sky and white clouds, boats and ton ships out of harbor without disturbing each other, to the night will be more bright lights, creating a spectacular night view of the "Pearl of the Orient". Hundred years, the role of Victoria Harbour is far beyond a normal port, it is one of the important natural resources, and is a part of the life of Hong Kong people, and was also the first stop I went to visit Hong Kong.

In fact, the Avenue of Stars which is located in the east of Tsim Sha Tsui, Victoria Harbour is a waterfront promenade following the example of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in recognition of the outstanding personalities of the Hong Kong film industry.
International martial arts star Bruce Lee's statue, where there are always a lot of foreign tourists to come to photos.
The sea water of Victoria Harbour is very clean.
After nightfall, Victoria Harbour, lighted, and embraced. Both sides of the night scene are one of the world famous tourist spots, considering it one of the five world's three night view (along with Japan's Hakodate, and Italy's Naples).
A symphony of lights has been awarded the world's "Largest Permanent Light Show" by Guinness World Records. While having buffet on the cruise, you can see this magnificent show over the Victoria Harbour. The show combines interactive lights of 45 key buildings on both Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.

At night, the whole Victoria Harbor is filled with exciting atmosphere, amazing music, magnificent laser lights and intoxicating fireworks, which make visitors feel surprised and incredible. There are countless high-rise buildings alongside the harbor, which usually participate in the music and laser show. Melodious music compares with fairy light effects light up the deep blue sky and vast sea, from which people foreseeing the bright future of Hong Kong. Besides appreciating the shining night view on the harbor, trips aboard ferries at night is another perfect way to admire the music and laser show. Since it is December now and Christmas is just around the corner. While standing near the harbor, you can easily see various Christmas decorations dressed on the outer walls of the architectures, funny and charming. Hong Kong local people, especially those young guys, are found of Christmas Day and begin to prepare it in early December. Thus, travelling in Hong Kong you can experience great western amorous feelings.

Haikou Sightseeing List

Hainan is the traveler's holiday paradise with spas, golf courses, water sports, sun, sea and sand! Now most people couldn't complain about that! One of the top cities to visit is Haikou and this is where most tourists will be found on the island.
Qilou Old Street
With its origins dating back around 2,000 years to ancient Greece, arcade architecture was introduced to Haikou by overseas Chinese merchants from 1820-1840. Located in Haikou, Hainan Province, Qilou Old Street features a stylish fusion of European and Asian architecture, as well as Indian and Arabic influences. It's one of the famous Haikou sightseeing attractions. And it's worth to take Haikou tours to visit it.
Standing between two and four stories in height, a Qilou has its ground floor set back halfway into the building so that it can be used as a storefront to take shelter from rain and sunlight. It's one of the city's most exotic landscapes. It's easy to find on Bo'ai Street, Zhongshan Street, Xinhua North Street, Deshengsha Street and Jiefang Street.
The upper floors serve as the living quarters, and extend over the pavement supported by columns. The exquisite carvings and decorations on the handrails, door frames and window frames are in the Baroque style.
Wugong Temple

Wugong Temple is a recommended Haikou sightseeing attractions during the Haikou city tour. Wugong Temple is one of the famous historic relics in Hainan Province. It's a place dedicated to five officials who were banished to Hainan during the Tang dynasty for criticism of the government. It's built in Ming dynasty.
The Wugong Temple is an ancient complex. It covers more than 2,800 square meters. The main buildings are Xuefutang (Studying Hall), Guanjiatang (Watching Crop Hall), Dongzhai (East Room), Xizhai (West Room) and Sugong Temple.
Surrounded by ponds filled with lilies, winding bridges and exotic palm trees, this is a pretty temple in a tropical setting. The main building is the Wugong temple housing life like statues of the five officials and known as the first building of Hainan. The Song dynasty poet, Su Dongpo, is also commemorated here. There is also a newer museum building here with further information on the five officials.
The Wugong Temple has been called "Jade Terrace and Wonder Land" for a long time. Its main body is the Watching Crop Hall which enjoys the reputation of "number one tower" in Hainan. The red tower was built with fine woods. The crooked roof, black tilt, red pillar, and the green trees add pleasure to each other. It has two stories, more than 10 meters high.
There are huge lifelike stone statues of the five celebrities in the main hall houses. After climbing on the second floor, you can see a horizontal tablet inscribed with "The First Tower in Hainan" hanged on the wall. The antithetic couplet on the inner pillars downstairs relates the great deeds the five men did for the country and expresses admiration from the later generations.
Xuefutang (Studying Room) was the ancient place where the great Ch'ing scholar Guo Wanxiang gave lectures. The Wugong Jingshe (The Refined House of Five Lords) is on the right and used to be the place where the students from Hainan Province studying history and poem in the end of Qing Dynasty. It was built in a typical Ming and Qing style with a black tilt and red wood construction.
Tomb of Hairui

Hairui Tomb is an important national cultural protection unit. It's one of the famous Haikou sightseeing attractions in haikou china.
First you need to know what kind of person Hairui is. He was a Chinese official of the Ming Dynasty. In China he has been remembered as a model of honesty and integrity in office. Harry lifetime outspoken, is an outstanding statesman, the historic clean government.
The tomb was built in 1589 and it is said that when people was carrying Hairui's coffin, suddenly the rope broke, and then people decided that this should be the place. Hairui Tomb has an area of 7.4 acre.
The middle part is a high archway on which is written "Yue Dong Zheng Qi" meaning Probity in Eastern Guangdong (Hainan is part of Guangdong in Ming Dynasty). The grave path is paved with granite and there are three memorials on the way. On the sides of the path leading to the tomb, there stands stone statue shaped like sheep, horses, lions, tortures, and human beings.
Hairui Tomb was completely built by granites at three meters and formed like an ancient bell. Evergreen trees are planted around the cemetery. Hairui Cultural Exhibit Hall is also in the cemetery.
East coast of Hainan has a tropical climate and tropical monsoon climate mixed, long summer without winter, moist all year round, the best tourist season from November to March of the following year, when the wind was howling when other places, but here is the school of sunny, leafy summer scene.Hainan West Coast area affected by cold ocean temperatures are lower than the East Coast.
Only pension after the death of silver and 8 two possessions, a few pieces of old robe, but left a "South Bao", "sea sky" reputation. Leave his coffin returned home that day, the citizens of Nanjing strike for several days to mourn him.
Reference, Haikou sightseeing from China Tour Advisors.

Xian Muslim Tour and Huashan

Xian is a good travel cities for Muslim people. It's easy to find Muslim culture in Xian. There is a Muslim Street in Xian. So halal food is not a problem. Tour to Huashan from Xian is very popular among travellers.
Highlights
- Wonderful Huashan tour
- Fantastic Guide service
- Good hotel location
Day 01, Arrive in Xian
Seleted Hotels:
Xian Yihe Palace Hotel or similar local 4* Deluxe
Detailed Itinerary:
Arrival xian D7342(18:35/23:15)
Fly to Xian, visit, After dinner check in hotel.
Xian Xianyang International Airport (IATA XIY, ICAO ZLXY) is the main airport serving Xian, capital of China's Shaanxi Province. Covering an area of 5 square kilometres (1.9 sq mi), it is the largest airport in China's northwest.
Day 02, Xian Day Tour
Seleted Hotels:
Xian Yihe Palace Hotel or similar local 4* Deluxe
Attractions & Activities:
Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Huaqing Pool
Meals:
Hotel Buffet Breakfast, Halal Lunch, Halal Dinner
Detailed Itinerary:
After breakfast Visit Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum (Including battery car), after lunch vsiit Huqing Hot Springs, after dinner to Hotel.
Terracotta Warriors and Horses: Terracotta Warriors and Horses is known as "the Eighth Wonder of the World", and is ranked the human cultural heritage of the world.
Huaqing Pool: Huaqing Spring is renowned for its hot springs. For centuries emperors had come here to bathe and enjoy the scenic beauty, and it has been a favorite spa since the tang Dynasty.
Day 03, Climbing Huashan
Attractions & Activities:
Mount Huashan
Meals:
Hotel Buffet Breakfast, Halal Lunch, Halal Dinner
Detailed Itinerary:
After breakfast Visit Mt. Hua (up and down with cable car), after dinner to Hotel.

Mount Huasha is one of China's five famous peaks, which is famous for its tall, straight and exquisite peaks.
Day 04, Xian Day Tour
Seleted Hotels:
Xian Yihe Palace Hotel or similar local 4* Deluxe
Attractions & Activities:
The Ancient City Wall, Shaanxi History Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Meals:
Hotel Buffet Breakfast, Halal Lunch, Halal Dinner
Detailed Itinerary:
After breakfast Visit city wall, after lunch Shaanxi History Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square, after dinner go Hotel.
The Ancient City Wall: The Ancient City Wall can be regarded as one of the famous landmark in Xian City, you will have a beautiful view of one of Xian's most touristic places to see.
Shaanxi History Museum: Shaanxi History Museum is China's first large-scale modern National museum. You will get to know get more about Chinese history and culture from the large collections of culture relics.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda: Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a famous Buddhist pagoda in Xian, which was built in the Tang Dynasty and with a traditional Chinese architect characteristics
Day 05, Xian Day Tour
Seleted Hotels:
Xian Yihe Palace Hotel or similar local 4* Deluxe
Attractions & Activities:
Daming Palace National Heritage Park，Small mosque, XINGQING Park
Meals:
Hotel Buffet Breakfast, Halal Lunch, Halal Dinner
Detailed Itinerary:
After breakfast Visit Daming Palace National Heritage Park，after lunch visit Small mosque, Xingqing Park, after dinner go to Hotel.
Day 06, Depart Xian
Attractions & Activities:
Great Mosque, Muslims Street, The Bell Tower and Drum Tower, Small Wild Goose Pagoda & Xian Museum
Meals:
Hotel Buffet Breakfast
Detailed Itinerary:
After breakfast Visit Great Mosque, Muslim Street, Bell & Drum Tower Square, Small Wild Goose Pagoda & Xian Museum, after dinner to airport. Flight D7 343(00:15/05:15)
Great Mosque: The Great Mosque is called the Huajie Lane Mosque, knows as the oldest two mosques of Xian. The Great Mosque shows the combination of the Islamic culture and Chinese. A trip to the Great Mosque is an important part of Muslim tours to Xian.
Muslims Street: Muslim Street of Xian, known as Huimin Jie as well by Chinese, is a Muslim community in the city. Xian's Muslim street is one of the most popular places for tourists to visit on Xian muslim tours.
The Bell Tower and Drum Tower: The Bell Tower and Drum Tower are loacated in the heart of Xian city, are the symbol of the city. The towers were built in the Ming Dynasty and with thousands of history.
More 5days 3n Xian muslim tour package from muslim2china.

China Hangzhou Muslim Restaurants

Hangzhou Donglaishun Restaurant Qingtai Branch

Hangzhou Donglaishun Restaurant Qingtai Branch is one of the branches under the Donglaishun Food Corporation, which is a old food company and has a long history of more than 100 years. It is located in the Qingtai Road, Shangcheng District of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province.
The Hangzhou Donglaishun Restaurant Qingtai Branch has a business extension of various cuisines which are specialized at instant-boiling, roasting, quick frying and stir frying. They choose high quality fresh food material to provide dishes of unique flavors.
The restaurant is decorated to be impressive both at style and scale. Nice and pleasant environment, good services, in addition to the tasty and delicious food, the restaurant has gained a wide popularity in Hangzhou. Here you can try delicacies of Muslim food. Among the authentic and genuine Halal food provided, mutton and beef get the top popularity. Those customers who have tooth to mutton and beef should not miss out this restaurant when travel to Hangzhou.
Recommended dishes from the Donglaishun Restaurant Qingtai Branch include the instant-boiled mutton, mutton dumplings, beef kebabs, sliced mutton, sliced beef, beef belly, frozen bean curd.
Signature Dishes: Instant-boiled Mutton, Mutton Dumplings, Beef Kebabs, Sliced Mutton, Sliced Beef, Beef Belly, Frozen Bean Curd
Business Hours: 10:30—02:00
Parking Pot: free parking
Telephone: 0086571-87820666
Location: No. 488, Qingtai Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province
Northwest People's Restaurant

Northwest People's Restaurant is quite a famed Muslim restaurant that dedicated to provide authentic northwest-style Halal dishes, but also offers other different style Muslim dishes, such as Sichuan-style, Cantonese-style and Shandong-style.
This is a three-storeyed restaurant with the first two floors decorated with bright large halls and glitter chandeliers, the third floor elegantly decorated with private rooms. The excellent services and pleasant environment have provided a solid base for the charming of the restaurant.
People at the Northwest People's Restaurant can have a wide choice of Muslim food in different styles. Hot recommendations from this restaurant include pita bread soaked in lamb soup, lamb ribs, lamb kebab, naan bread, naan mutton, roasted lamb chops, bean jelly, and steamed chicken with chili sauce.
Signature Dishes: Pita Bread Soaked in Lamb Soup, Lamb Ribs, Lamb Kebab, Naan Bread, Naan Mutton, Roasted Lamb Chops, Bean Jelly, Steamed Chicken with Chili Sauce
Business Hours: 09:00—22:00
Parking Pot: YES
Telephone: 0571-87075591
Location: No. 257, Middle Zhongshan Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province
Dong Yi Shun
The Dong Yi Shun Restaurant located in the Gaoyin Street of Shangcheng District, Hangzhou City is a top choice for Muslim food. The restaurant is a branch of Dong Yi Shun Food Service Company which is dedicated to provide authentic Halal food.
Dong Yi Shun Restaurant is a two-storeyed building with simple decoration. But the environment is very clean and services are quite good. What attracts people here is the genuine northwest Muslim food it provides. People who are favorable to mutton and beef should choose this restaurant. And as Dong Yi Shun also offers menus of salad, pasta and some other western-styled dishes, it is quite popular among foreign Muslims who come for a Hangzhou tour.
There are many special dishes with unique flavors of northwest Muslim cuisines. Highly recommended dishes are Xinjiang big plate chicken, Teppanyaki Beef Tenderloin with tomato sauce, Teppanyaki juice eggplant, lamb kebabs, yoghurt, Banana cheese with fried eggs, Greek salad, and naan bread.
Signature Dishes: Big Plate Chicken, Teppanyaki Beef Tenderloin with Tomato Sauce, Teppanyaki Juice Eggplant, Lamb Kebabs, Naan
Business Hours: 11:00—21:00
Parking Pot: YES
Telephone: 0571-87805163
Location: No. 99, Gaoyin Street, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou city, Zhejiang Province
Reference, http://www.muslim2china.com/halal-food-china/list-Hangzhou-1.html
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Private Package Tours in Beijing Harbin

From the charm of ancient Chinese history and culture in Beijing to the beautifully exotic Harbin and enchanting Changbaishan National Nature Reserve, this tour with enriched attractions will being you amazing experience.
Highlights

- Private tranfer during the whole tour

- Well-trained English Speaking tour guide

- Charming sightseeing

- Special experience of snow sking
Day 01 Arrival in Beijing
Seleted Hotels:

Novotel Xinqiao Hotel or similar ****Deluxe

Crowne Plaza Wangfujing Hotel or similar *****Luxury
Detailed Itinerary:

Our guide will pick you up at the arrival hall of the airport and transfer you back to the hotel for check in.
Day 02, Beijing to Harbin
Seleted Hotels:

Friendship Palace Hotel ****Deluxe

Wanda Realm Hotel *****Luxury
Attractions & Activities:

Sophia Church Square, Ice & Snow Great World, Central Street, Stalin Park
Meals:

Hotel Buffet Breakfast, Lunch
Detailed Itinerary:

After breakfast at the hotel, our guide will transfer you to the airport for flight to Harbin. Upon your arrival in Harbin, you will be met by local Harbin guide and transferred to the first tourist destination Sophia Church Square to see the charming Sophia Church. The church is one of the few remained orthodox churches in Harbin. It is now converted into Harbin Museum of Architecture with exhibitions of many photographs from old times inside.
Then we will head to Central Street. Located in the old central district of Harbin, Central Street is a pedestrian street lined with stores, shops, malls and architectures. Those interesting old architectures of various styles are mostly featured with European styles, making this street an exotic one to have fun. Along the street there are many restaurants where you can not only have delicious Harbin local dishes, but also you will find a lot of tasty Russian food.
Next we will proceed to Stalin Park. It is located on the south bank of the Songhua River. This belt-shaped open park featured by Russian style flower beds and sixteen groups of art sculptures is lavishly vegetated with flowers and trees and is a popular site in Harbin.
The next destination will be Flood Control Monument, which was built to commemorate the tremendous feat of the Harbin people in controlling the massive flood in 1957.
The last stop scheduled for today is Ice and Snow World. It is by now the largest ice and snow art exhibition in the world. The fine artworks of ice carvings, its beautiful night scenes, its rich forms of recreation, and its interesting Ice and Snow Festival make it a hot destination in winter.

Our guide will transfer you back to the hotel for check in.
Day 03 Harbin City Tour
Seleted Hotels:

Friendship Palace Hotel ****Deluxe
Attractions & Activities:

Volga Manor
Meals:

Hotel Buffet Breakfast, Lunch
Detailed Itinerary:

Today we will spend a whole day's sightseeing and relaxation at Volga Manor. After breakfast, our guide will transfer you to Volga Manor. The driving takes about one hour. Volga Manor is a resort themed at Russian culture and architecture. The manor is great for relaxation and recreation. Inside the manor, you will not only appreciate decades of Russian architectures like copy of Saint Nicholas cathedral, but also you will enjoy the alluring beauty Russian-styled idyllic landscapes. The blending of Harbin culture and Russian culture, and the combination of Russian architecture with Harbin-styled building makes this manor a unique attraction in Harbin.
After dinner, our guide will transfer you back to the hotel.
Day 04 Harbin to Changbaishan
Seleted Hotels:

Holiday Inn Changbaishan Suite ****Deluxe

The Westin Changbaishan Resort *****Luxury
Attractions & Activities:

Changbaishan
Meals:

Hotel Buffet Breakfast
Detailed Itinerary:

After breakfast, our guide will transfer you to the airport for flight to Changbaishan Airport. Upon your arrival at Changbaishan, you will be picked up by Changbaishan local guide and transferred to the hotel for check in.
Day 05 Changbaishan
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Holiday Inn Changbaishan Suite ****Deluxe

The Westin Changbaishan Resort *****Luxury
Attractions & Activities:

Changbaishan
Meals:

Hotel Buffet Breakfast
Detailed Itinerary:

After breakfast, our guide will bring you to the northern slop of Changbaishan. Changbaishan National Reserve is a large natural flora and fauna nature reserve. As a huge dormant volcano, Changbai Mountain has formed spectaculars of volcanic landforms and typical ice and snow landscapes because of its unique geographical location and geologic structure. Featured with pristine forests, rare animals, stunning lakes, amazing hot springs and fascinating waterfalls, Changbaishan Nature Reserve really brings a lot to see and enjoy. Its extraordinary splendid scenery in winter is especially beautiful and makes it a hot tourist destination.
Your exploration at Changbaishan will start with Changbai Mountain Natural Museum. You will benefit a lot by visiting this museum as it will give you a general idea of the geography, landscapes, natural resources, its history and development of Changbai Mountain. This would help you for a better understanding of the beauty of Changbai Mountain.
Then we will visit Tianchi, the most popular site among this nature reserve. We will take shuttle bus to Tianchi and it will cost 80 RMB but the cost is at your own expense. Tianchi is also known as Heavenly Lake. Formed in the crater of the mountain, Tianchi lies in the top of Changbai Mountain like a clear jade in the sky. Its misty and mystery charming scenery is always a delight to tourists traveling to Changbai Mountain.
After lunch, we will proceed to the site Lvyuantan in Changbai Mountain. Lvyuantan is a pool of clear green water formed by waterfalls from the mountain. Hidden in thick forest, Lvyuantan resembles an emerald lying there quietly and peacefully. But its ultra-green and transparent water with small fishes freely swimming inside, especially when Lvyuantan is clustered with mist, its enchanting scenery brings you into a fairy world. Also we will see waterfalls in Changbai Mountain.
Our guide will bring you back to the hotel for a good rest.
Day 06 Changbaishan to Beijing
Seleted Hotels:

Novotel Xinqiao Hotel or similar ****Deluxe

Crowne Plaza Wangfujing Hotel or similar *****Luxury
Attractions & Activities:

Take flight back to Beijing. Pick up and transfer to Hotel.
Meals:

Hotel Buffet Breakfast
Detailed Itinerary:

After breakfast at the hotel, our guide will escort you to the airport for flight to Beijing. When you arrived in Beijing, our Beijing local guide will pick you up and transfer you to hotel for check in. Feel free for leisure for the rest of the day.
Day 07 Beijing City Tour
Seleted Hotels:

Novotel Xinqiao Hotel or similar ****Deluxe

Crowne Plaza Wangfujing Hotel or similar *****Luxury
Attractions & Activities:

Summer Palace, The Great Wall of China, Beijing Olympic Stadium
Meals:

Hotel Buffet Breakfast, Lunch
Detailed Itinerary:

Today your sightseeing will start with a visit to Badaling Great Wall. Built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Badaling Great Wall is the most well-preserved and the most visited section of the Great Wall of China. As a symbol of Chinese civilization and one of the wonders created by Chinese people, Badaling Great Wall is a must-visit attraction in Beijing.
After lunch, the afternoon will begin with Summer Palace. It is the largest imperial park in China. Having a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces, Summer Palace attracts numerous tourists there for its natural beauty and historical sites.
The last destination for today is Beijing Olympic Stadium. We arrange a sightseeing of the exterior of this architecture which is featured with unique design and humanistic construction. You will have free time for taking photos there.
At last our guide will bring you back to the hotel for a good rest.
Day 08 Beijing City Tour
Seleted Hotels:

Novotel Xinqiao Hotel or similar ****Deluxe

Crowne Plaza Wangfujing Hotel or similar *****Luxury
Attractions & Activities:

Temple of Heaven, The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Hutong
Meals:

Hotel Buffet Breakfast, Lunch
Detailed Itinerary:

Tiananmen Square will be the first destination to start today's exploration after breakfast. It is the largest public square in the world and is often considered as an national symbol in China.
Then we will proceed to visit the Forbidden City. Forbidden City, also called Imperial Museum, was the imperial palace for emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. As the best-preserved imperial palace in China and the largest ancient palatial structure in the world, Forbidden City with the magnificence of royal architectures and imperial treasures is a must-visit attraction in Beijing.
After that, we will visit Temple of Heaven. Temple of Heaven is a complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing, which was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. Its grand size of architectures and profound cultural connotation make Temple of Heaven a must-see attraction in Beijing.
The last activity arranged for today will be free walking at Hutongs. Hutongs are alleys formed by lines of Siheyuan, traditional courtyard residences. As an important cultural element of old Beijing, Hutongs and Siheyuan are great choices for people to get to know Beijing local history and culture.
At last our guide will transfer you back to your hotel.
Day 09 Departure from Beijing
Meals:

Hotel Buffet Breakfast
Detailed Itinerary:

After breakfast at the hotel, our guide will escort you to the airport for your homebound flight. Wish you a pleasant trip back home!
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Xinjiang Heavenly Lake Tourist

Planning a trip in China? Today we will travel around the home of singing and dancing, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, which has more than 1000 attractive scenic spots in our country. Here we have no panda-watching, no Beijing roast duck, no classic Suzhou gardens, but breathtaking landscapes and unique folk customs. Let's make Heavenly Lake in Tianshan Mountain the first stop.
Xinjiang Uuyghur Autonomous Region, located in the north-western part of China, is famous for the sweet cantaloupes and grapes, heavenly landscapes as well as happy folk dance. And Heavenly Lake is at the base of the highest peak of Tianshan Mountain named Bogda Peak, with an area of 380.69 square kilometers.

Legend of the Heavenly Lake usually adds some mysteries to it. Long long ago, the Heavenly Empress fell in love with King Mu of the Western Zhou Dynasty at this heavenly lake and the King promised to come back for her after leading the domestic people to a happy life in central China. However, no one knows why the King never came back again and kept the West Queen waiting for the whole life, leaving the touch poem to us later generations.
Poem
The Heavenly Empress, "The white clouds drift while the mountains reach the blue sky. Passing thousands of mountains, crossing ten thousands of rivers, you come to us from a faraway place. If you are still strong and fine, would you like to come back to us again?" The King, "After I go back to central China and lead the people to a prosperous life, I will come to you again."
The Heavenly Lake, also called "Pearl of Tianshan Mountain" by local people, is about 3400 meters long, 1500 meters wide and 105 meters deep. It mainly boasts for the fairy natural scenes, including the crystal lake, non-extreme weather, silvery mountains, and colorful wild flowers. If you are a tourism enthusiast, both summer and winter are the ideal seasons for you to explore its beauty.
Summer Trip to the Heavenly Lake - the weather is cool and cozy here in summer that is why people usually list it as a perfect summer resort to get rid of heat. It will never be a bad choice to stand near the lake, appreciating the clear lake water, changeable silvery mountains, charming flowers and green pasture. If you like, you can also catch fish at dusk and enjoy the setting sun. What a fairy place!
Winter Trip to the Heavenly Lake - are you found of skiing? The Heavenly Lake usually turns into a snowy vast land in winter and skiing becomes a great seasonal sport for visitors. When the temperature falls below 0 degree, the lake become frozen and the mountains around are covered with white snow.
Travel tips
1. summer and winter are the two best seasons to visit the Heavenly Lake.
2. Thick clothes should be prepared before going to the spot in winter.
3. Cold drugs are necessary because the temperature is low here.
Reference, http://www.chinatouradvisors.com/blog/Heavenly-Lake-at-Tianshan-Mountain-Xinjiang-1643.html
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Yangtze River Cruises from Chongqing to Yichang

Not long ago, I had a chance to do Yangtze River cruises and downstream to Yichang Three Gorges Dam from Chongqing.


I did not expect after the completion of the Three Gorges Dam, "gorges" scene can be so spectacular, artificial lake stretching 650 kilometers from Chongqing to Yichang, clear water matched landscape. Besides, this section of the Yangtze River water is very clear. The most important is that the night of Yangtze River is so beautiful.
Next, let's talk about the night of Yangtze River.
There are many Tang and Song poems describing the scenery of Yangtze River. But it seems that there is on poem exactly describing the night of Yangtze River.
I sat on the deck of the six floor of a ship which sailed from Chongqing, watching at the sunset, the nigh fell on the mountain city, the blinking neon lanterns on both sides of the river, the swaying boats decorated with red and green lanterns, and the illuminated the bright lights of water waves ripples, as if to be in a dream.
The ship passed by Wanzhou, Fengjie, Wushan, and entered Hubei Province, passing by Badong, Zigui and Yichang City, the ship sailed with beautiful scenery all the way, and even a township has colorful river bank lights. Sometimes, I could see the residents drinking tea, playing cards and mahjong in the taverns and teahouses by the shore, a scene of peacefulness.
I sat on the deck, photographed from sunset until late at night, recording this beautiful night view, the beautiful lights, the changing times, and the good life.
The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia, and the third longest in the world. It flows for 6,418 kilometres from the glaciers on the Tibetan Plateau in Qinghai eastward across southwest, central and eastern China before emptying into the East China Sea at Shanghai. It is also one of the biggest rivers by discharge volume in the world. The Yangtze drains one-fifth of the land area of China and its river basin is home to one-third of the PRC's population.
The Yangtze River flows through a wide array of ecosystems and is itself habitat to several endemic and endangered species including the Chinese alligator and the Yangtze sturgeon. For thousands of years, man has used the river for water, irrigation, sanitation, transportation, industry, boundary-marking and war. The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River is the largest hydro-electric power station in the world.
Reference, http://www.chinatouradvisors.com/blog/The-Night-of-Yangtze-River-1127.html