Nov11
Published by misha in Adventure, Asia, China, Climbing, Extreme, Photos, Relaxing, Shanghai, Sightseeings, Travel Stories, Urban Tourism
While there are no mountains to climb in the city of Shanghai, you can have a heightened experience climbing Lupu Bridge. Choose a clear, sunny day and hop in a taxi to the bridge that straddles the Huangpu River. This is longest arch bridge in the world with its 550-meter-long arch span is 32 meters longer. The length of on-site welding totals more than 40,000 meters—comparable to the total length of the inner-city elevated freeway of Shanghai.
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Nov10
Published by misha in Adventure, Asia, China, Climbing, Hiking, Photos, Relaxing, Shanghai, Sightseeings, Travel Stories, UNESCO, Walking
If you’ve been to Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) there is no need to see any other mountain. Situated in eastern China’s Anhui Province and popular with its breathtaking sweeping landscapes and misty peaks, the Yellow Mountain offers extraordinary scenes and views from what can look like the edge of the world.
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Oct27
Published by misha in Adventure, Asia, Biking, Chillin, China, Eating, Hiking, Photos, Relaxing, Resorts, Sightseeings, Swimming, Travel Stories
Hainan is China’s Hawaii. It’s on the same latitude, with a highly developed agricultural economy, roads and infrastructure. It’s China’s smallest province, divided by a 1.5 km strait from Guangdong, and nestled between the Gulf of Tonkin and South China Sea. Like Hawaii it has the beaches, hills, forests, wildlife, and recreational roster.
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Sep21
Published by iv in Arts, Asia, China, Cultural, History, Monuments, Travel Stories, UNESCO, Walking
The Mogao Caves(Caves of the Thousand Buddhas , or Caves of Dunhuang ) are a system of Buddhist cave temples near the city of Dunhuang in Gansu province, China. “Mogao” means high up in the desert. The caves contain some of the finest examples of Buddhist art spanning a period of 1,000 years.
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Sep16
Published by Asya in Adventure, Asia, Chillin, China, Climbing, Hiking, History, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Travel Stories, UNESCO, Walking
Located in Hunan Province in China, Zhangjiajie Forest Geo-park covers a total area of 9,600 sq. k?, 1.1000 of China’s territory. This scenic area which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. In the area many scenic spots such as Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Baofeng Lake, Suoxiyu Valley, Tianzi Mountain, Yangjiajie Nature Reserve – together with Huanglong Cave (Asia’s largest cave), and many beautiful bridges, brooks and waterfalls. The area is a rare natural museum and famous tourist scenic spot.
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Sep14
Published by misha in Asia, China, Cultural, Eating, Fitness&Gym, Hotels, Parks, Photos, Restaurants, Sightseeings, Swimming, Travel Stories, Urban Tourism
This Linked Hybrid complex sited adjacent to the city of old city wall of Beijing. The Linked Hybrid is also called an ”open city within a city” project. The huge structure linked together 750 apartments, a public green space, commercial zones, a hotel, a cinema, a kinder garden, Montessori school and an underground parking. The buildings on the ground, under the ground and over the ground are fused together.
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Aug05
Published by iv in Asia, China, Fitness&Gym, Hotels, Photos, Relaxing, Restaurants, Shopping, Spa, Swimming, Walking
Peninsula Hotel Hong Kong is located in the heart of Kowloon’s business and entertainment district, overlooking the Victoria Harbour. Situated in the city center, the hotel is only a short distance from all major shops and attractions. The Hotel is famous for its fleet of Rolls-Royce limousines, which are used to transport guests in style to various locations throughout the territory.
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