Dec11
Published by Asya in Asia, China, Cities, Shanghai, Shopping, Urban Tourism
On Barbie’s fiftieth birthday, Mattel – the world’s largest toymaker, opened the first store dedicated to the iconic doll in the world, in Shanghai, China. 3,300 m2 mega-Barbie store holds the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of Barbie dolls and licensed Barbie products. Standing six stories tall, it glows neon pink and cost around 20 million pounds to build. Slade Architecture led the design including the exterior, interior, fixtures, and furnishings.
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Dec11
Published by Asya in Arts, Asia, Chillin, Cities, Shopping, South Korea, Urban Tourism
South Korea is one of the hardest working country in the world and now people there can shop for groceries at virtual stores while they wait for the subway train. The United Kingdom based grocery chain – Tesco has opened virtual stores in Seoul‘s subway station under the name Homeplus, permitting users to shop using their smart phones while waiting for their trains.
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Aug11
Published by Asya in Asia, China, Cities, Relaxing, Spa, Urban Tourism
Designed by PAL Design Consultants, Oasis Club aims to be a haven for relaxation and rejuvenation for the people of the Chinese city of Chengdu. The city is known as “China‘s Party City” because of its growing numbers of bars and pubs, at times outgrowing Shanghai. Oasis Club is a private membership club mixes up contemporary suites of privacy, utter luxury, modernism and a sense of being in a universe theme park.
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Aug09
Published by Asya in Asia, China, Cities, Shanghai, Urban Tourism
At the time of its completion, the 88-story, 420.5 meters -high Jin Mao Tower was China’s tallest building and the fifth tallest in the world. Until 2007 when its height was surpassed by the Shanghai World Financial Center, situated next to the building. Literally “Golden Prosperity Building”, this landmark skyscraper is located in mainland China, in Pudong district of Shanghai.
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Aug08
Published by Asya in Asia, China, Cities, Hotels, Shanghai, Sightseeings, Urban Tourism
At 480 meters, Shanghai World Financial Center is the China’s tallest and the third-tallest in the world. It is a mixed use skyscraper which consists of offices, hotels, conference rooms, observation decks, and shopping malls on the ground floors. Located in Pudong, Shanghai, China, the skyscraper was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox.
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Aug04
Published by Asya in Arts, Asia, China, Cultural, History, Museums, Shanghai
Chinese culture is a result of the melding and collaboration of many nationalities. During its long history, minority nationalities have created their own colourful cultures. Located in the center of Shanghai in People’s Square, the Shanghai Museum is one of the most famous if not the most famous in China. Demonstrates ancient wisdom and philosophy, the museum has a collection of over 120,000 cultural pieces, including bronze, ceramics, calligraphy, Ming and Qing-dynasty furniture, jades, ancient coins, paintings, seals, sculptures and China’s national minority art. The museum also has a library collection of more than 200,000 books on Chinese art and history.
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May17
Published by Asya in Asia, Cities, Hotels, Relaxing, Restaurants, Shanghai, Swimming
Located on the historic Bund, the hotel is the first Hotel Indigo for Asia Pacific. Offering spectacular views, Hotel Indigo is an ideal choice for business and pleasure.
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May16
Published by Asya in Asia, Cities, Fitness&Gym, Hotels, Relaxing, Shanghai, Spa, Urban Tourism
Housed in a 1930′s Art Deco architecture building, this five-star luxury hotel is located in Shanghai‘s City Centre, just steps from the historical Bund neighborhood. Combined the romance of 1930′s with every modern luxury, The Langham Yangtze Boutique is a truly unique hotel.
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May16
Published by Asya in Asia, Cities, Hotels, Relaxing, Shanghai, Spa, Swimming, Urban Tourism
Situated in the heart of Shanghai, The PuLi Hotel has a prime location close to some of cityi’s best business, shopping, sightseeing and entertainment areas. Inspired by both the ancient and modern, the PuLi Hotel is an urban oasis where design and architecture blend seamlessly for a rich sensory experience.
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Apr11
Published by misha in Arts, Asia, Biking, China, Cities, Cultural, Eating, Hiking, History, Museums, Photos, Relaxing, Restaurants, Romantic, Sailing, Sightseeings, Travel Stories, Urban Tourism
Hangzhou has a very mythical status in China, due to its beautiful lakeside location and as a place for meditative and spiritual retreat in times of trouble. During the culturally rich but politically disastrous Southern Song period of the 12th and 13th centuries, many of the country’s most famous painters and poets lived there, seeking escape on the banks of the tranquil, willow-shaded West Lake while influential monks established temples with towering pagodas in the quiet hilltops nearby.
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