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Page 1 of 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 China Southern Ink Boeing Deal Aug. 31, 2005
China Southern Airlines, with the largest and most technically advanced airline fleet in The People's Republic of China, is pleased to announce that it has made a firm purchase of 10 Boeing 787 aircraft.
China's Largest International Yacht Show Aug. 31, 2005
It was learned from related press conference convened on Aug. 30th that in September this year, "2005 International Yacht Promotion Show in Qiandao Lake, Hangzhou, China" will be held in Zhejiang's Qiandao Lake which is always dubbed as the "most beautiful lake in China."
Royal Cuisine Restaurant Celebrates 80th Birthday Aug. 31, 2005
The Fangshan Restaurant in the Beihai Park in Beijing, which is famous for its traditional royal cuisine, welcomed its 80th birthday.
Cross Strait Tourist Cooperation Go Further Aug. 31, 2005
In the "First Cross-Strait Tourism Exposition" to be held in Xiamen city next month, tourist institutions from Fujian and Taiwan will sign an agreement linking the corresponding tourist resources between the two places, namely the Dajin lake in Fujian and the Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan.
HK Provides Weather Report for Disneyland Aug. 31, 2005
The Hong Kong Observatory recently included Pingzhou, a place near the Disneyland, into its district weather forecast website, in order to make people well informed of the weather condition near the theme park.
China Launches New Air Route to Russia Aug. 31, 2005
A Chinese passenger plane left Manzhouli in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region for Russia's Siberian city of Irkutsk Tuesday, marking the launch of a new international flight between the two destinations.
Western area has great potential for tourism Aug. 30, 2005
China's vast western area has a great potential of tourism resources which can be exploited to build China into a "strong tourism nation," said Shao Qiwei, director of China National Tourism Administration.
Confucius's Hometown Finished Renovation Aug. 29, 2005
Qufu, the birthplace of China's preeminent philosopher Confucius, plans to restore its ancient city walls and streets ahead of the philosopher's 2556th birthday anniversary, which falls on September 28.
China to take part in regional tourism cooperation Aug. 29, 2005
China will actively take part in regional tourism cooperation in order to promote domestic tourism, said Shao Qiwei, director of China National Tourism Administration (CNTA).
Economic hotels in need for Shanghai expo Aug. 29, 2005
The 2010 World Exposition, which will be held in the city of Shanghai, has prompted a great need for economic hotels. Many small inns in the city plan to become a member of the economic hotel chain group by taking a series of measures.
Walk Seven Days on the Great Wall Aug. 29, 2005
Tourist resources in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province have been integrated on a larger regional basis and more new routes are launched recently to link the three places together.
It's Autumn: Season for Mountain Climbing Aug. 29, 2005
The summer season is nearly over with those travels to the lakes or rivers coming to an end. As autumn comes, mountain climbers will surely find more fun.
Ten favorite Chinese cities of European tourists Aug. 28, 2005
It was learned from Weihai Tourism Bureau that at the 2005 Europe-China Tourism Forum held in Switzerland's Lausanne, Weihai was awarded "favorite Chinese city of European tourists". It is the city's another international honor after it won the UN World Habitat Award, and Weihai is the only city of Shandong Province that obtains this honor.
Dragon culture in Hunan Aug. 28, 2005
A large festival will be held in Hunan province next month with the culture of dragon, regarded as the origin of Chinese ancestors, being the theme of the festival.
Beijing-Shanghai rail travel 5 hours shorter Aug. 27, 2005
With rail track improvements near completion, Beijing passengers are expected be able to get to Shanghai in about seven hours by train next year.
Hall of Military Prowess in Forbidden City to open to public Aug. 27, 2005
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Forbidden City Museum, the Hall of Military Prowess will open to public on Saturday after it completes two years of renovation. A cultural exhibition will also be held in the hall where some of the classic and Buddhist books of the Qing dynasty will be on display.
Hotel Freebies Still Available in Beijing Aug. 26, 2005
One and a half months after Beijing Tourism Group (BTG) said it would no longer provide free toiletries in its 13 hotels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, soap, bath foam and shampoo are still available in some of them, according to Xinhua News Agency on August 23.
Tibetan Nomads Enjoy Greener Grassland Festival Aug. 26, 2005
To roughly 1,700 Tibetan nomads living in the village of Diqing, the annual gathering in the summer is their carnival. At the festival, they attend the religious rituals, circumambulate the sacred mountains, sing and dance, and play games.
Tourist Market Expected to Be Cleaner Aug. 26, 2005
China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) will spend one year's effort to regulate tourist market. Slash of service price and non-transparent prices in contracts will be the two major problems to handle with.
Youth Hostel Established in Suzhou Aug. 26, 2005
One youth hotel was recently established in Suzhou in east China's Jiangsu province, the City Express News reported. Tourists can stay and do household work in the hotel like they do at home.
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