China
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The Ultimate Travel Plan: The Harbin Snow and Ice Festival
The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is one of the world’s largest and most famous winter festivals. Welcome to the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, a dazzling spectacle that turns China’s…
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The Siberian Tiger Park: A Retrospective of Cruelty
While fastidiously reading through my Lonely Planet Travel book on China, I soon came across a section dedicated to the little explored far-northeast. Amongst this barren frozen wasteland, its crowning jewel is the…
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The 20 Strangest Chinese Superstitions
The mythical nation of China is one that’s steeped in ancient traditions and belief systems. As such, superstitions and the supernatural have played a role in the lives of Chinese citizens for centuries…
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The Ultimate Beijing Guide: The Forbidden City
The true centrepiece of Beijing and indeed the greater Chinese dynasties of old, the Forbidden City was once the home to the nation’s most powerful emperors and remains a living guide to the…
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The 20 Best Highlights To See In Xi’an
There are a few cities richer in historical significance than the city of Xi’an. Once the ancient capital of Imperial China, it played host to countless dynasties and distant merchants. The city was…
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The Ultimate Travel Plan: Visiting Beijing’s Bug Market
Along with visiting beautiful relics and experiencing new exotic landscapes, there is one aspect of travel that people cherish more than anything, food! Diving into the culinary world of different nations and cultures…
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The Milk Tea Alliance: An Online War of Democracy
A few things are capable of bringing nations together. It may be a common heritage or sharing cultural similarities, yet history has shown that nothing brings two countries together more than a hatred…
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The 20 Best Highlights To See In Beijing
For centuries, Beijing has been the centre of one of the most mysterious cultures in human history. Whether it’s past Imperial emperors ruling land-conquering dynasties or today’s modern metropolis, the city has always…
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The Ultimate Travel Itinerary: Xi’an in 3 Days
China is a country with the deepest respect and admiration for its Imperial past, and there’s little wonder why. The city of Xi’an not only marks the centre of China’s ancient Kingdom but…
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Chinese Kids with Western Names
Ever wondered how your parents chose your name? Maybe you were named after a family member, or more likely your name was completely picked at random from a long potential list. Many people…
