http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/China_Travel_Updates.xml Updates for the China Journeys website letting you know the latest information about travel in China and about our products Tue, 15 May 2012 23:52:42 -0500 en China Journeys Limited, London, United Kingdom ian@china-journeys.com (Ian Ford) webmaster@china-journeys.com (Ian Ford) 60 Travel Holidays Vacations Destinations Travel Tips http://china-journeys.com/images/mine/CJlogosmall.png http://china-journeys.com/ 144 97 Keeping you informed Tue, 15 May 2012 23:52:42 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/New_Requirements_For_Tibet_Permits.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/New_Requirements_For_Tibet_Permits.php China Travel News New requirements for Tibet Permits (special permits for foreign visitors to the Tibetan Autonomous Region or TAR) have been announced. These require groups to consist of at least 4 people of the same nationality. Sun, 06 May 2012 21:56:57 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Chinas_One_Free_UNESCO_Site.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Chinas_One_Free_UNESCO_Site.php China Travel tips Of the 40 sites in China listed by UNESCO only the West Lake in Hangzhou offers entrance for free. Given its reputation for splendid scenery this makes it a very attractive option for visitors Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:35:16 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/International_Flights_For_Lijiang,_Soon.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/International_Flights_For_Lijiang,_Soon.php China Activities Lijiang Airport has received approval for international flights and passengers will soon be able to arrive from abroad without passing through Kunming or any other domestic hub Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:24:08 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/National_Museum_Of_China_Reopens.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/National_Museum_Of_China_Reopens.php China Activities After a three year closure the National Museum of China has reopened. The time has been used for extensive renovations and reorganisation of the various exhibitions Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:12:05 -0600 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/FCO_Reports_Unrest_In_Xinjiang.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/FCO_Reports_Unrest_In_Xinjiang.php China Travel News The latest travel advice for China issued by the FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) reports domestic unrest in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:41:08 -0600 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Tibet_Closed_To_Foreign_Visitors_Until_Further_Notice.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Tibet_Closed_To_Foreign_Visitors_Until_Further_Notice.php China Travel News Our local service provider in Tibet has just advised that the Autonomous Region has been shut down to foreign visitors until 31 Mar 2012, at least. The exact re-open date is yet to be advised. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:17:41 -0600 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Snow_And_Ice_Festival_Opens_In_Harbin.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Snow_And_Ice_Festival_Opens_In_Harbin.php China Travel News The 28th China Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival opened yesterday along with the nearby Harbin Ice and Snow World Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:55:22 -0600 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Beijing_To_Lhasa_Direct_Flights_Start_Operations.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Beijing_To_Lhasa_Direct_Flights_Start_Operations.php China Travel News A new direct flight service from Beijing to Lhasa started this week making a trip from the capital more convenient for passengers Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:04:10 -0600 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Hutong_Life_Exhibition_Opens_In_Beijing.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Hutong_Life_Exhibition_Opens_In_Beijing.php China Travel News A new exhibition about hutong life in Beijing approximately 100 years ago has opened in the Capital Museum. Entitled Old Stories of Beijing this collection features scenes from various stages and events in life. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:03:49 -0600 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Gatwick_To_Beijing_With_Air_China.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Gatwick_To_Beijing_With_Air_China.php China Travel News There is nothing like choice, and the addition of a new Air China route from Gatwick to Beijing is good news for all Brits planning on a holiday to China Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:37:44 -0600 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/We_Have_Upgraded_The_Accommodation_On_All_Of_Our_China_Holidays.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/We_Have_Upgraded_The_Accommodation_On_All_Of_Our_China_Holidays.php China Travel We have decided that it is more appropriate to include 4-star hotels in our high-quality, all-inclusive China holiday packages, and from 2012 will do so wherever reasonable to do so Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:46:44 -0600 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Our_Prices_Now_In_Pounds_Sterling.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Our_Prices_Now_In_Pounds_Sterling.php China Travel In order to emphasize our UK roots and because the dollar is no longer so closely pegged to the Chinese Yuan (CNY) we have decided to change the base currency for all of our prices. We recently updated all of these for 2012 and beyond in pounds sterling (GBP); approximate dollar (USD) and Euro (EUR) prices will be shown during checkout Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:47:51 -0600 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Desert-end_Of_Great_Wall_To_Be_Restored.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Desert-end_Of_Great_Wall_To_Be_Restored.php China Travel News A major restoration project on the desert-end of the Great Wall of China near Jiayuguan in Gansu Province has started. Some 2 billion yuan has been ear-marked for the works Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:33:06 -0600 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/The_British_Consulate_Insists_-_We_Are_Not_Directory_Enquiries.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/The_British_Consulate_Insists_-_We_Are_Not_Directory_Enquiries.php China Travel The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is today reminding British travellers of the role of its global network of Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates as staff continue to be approached for weather forecasts and ticket bookings Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:31:11 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/2012_Early_Bird_Special_Offer_Declared.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/2012_Early_Bird_Special_Offer_Declared.php China Travel We declare the terms of our 2012 Early Bird special offer today. Every Journey booking made between 1 December, 2011 and 31 January, 2012 will receive a cash bonus in-country Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:19:07 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Visit_Mogao_Grottoes_In_Winter.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Visit_Mogao_Grottoes_In_Winter.php China Travel tips The local government in Dunhuang is attempting to stimulate the tourism industry and has announced a number of favourable policies accordingly. Those who visit ovre the winter are likely to benefit most Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:16:52 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/2011_World_Horticultural_Expo_Ends_In_Xian.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/2011_World_Horticultural_Expo_Ends_In_Xi'an.php China Events The evening show on 22 October marked the end of the 6-month run of the 2011 World Horticultural Expo in Xi'an Thu, 13 Oct 2011 02:34:10 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Guizhou_Festivals_Coming_Up.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Guizhou_Festivals_Coming_Up.php China Travel News The next month is a busy time in Guizhou Province. Three very important festivals for the Mioa ethnic minority group are coming up, and these are spectacular events for anyone who get there in time Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:44:44 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/National_Week_Approaching.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/National_Week_Approaching.php China Travel News The first week of October is a public holiday throughout China. Huge numbers of domestic tourists travel to the main attractions stretching the facilities to breaking point and putting immense strain on travel servics throughout the country Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:49:09 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Hangzhou_Hits_The_Big_Time.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Hangzhou_Hits_The_Big_Time.php China Travel News UNESCO have announced the latest additions to the World Heritage List. Only one of China's new applications was approved - West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou Sat, 25 Jun 2011 20:02:14 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/A_Review_Of_China_Holidays_2011.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/A_Review_Of_China_Holidays_2011.php China Travel We review both the general situation with China Holidays in China for 2011 and the specific changes made to our own range of all-inclusive travel packages. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:07:45 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Two_Sites_In_China_Seek_A_UNESCO_Listing.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Two_Sites_In_China_Seek_A_UNESCO_Listing.php China Travel News Two sites in China are on the shortlist for a UNESCO listing. A final decision will be taken during the 35th Session of the Commitee, currently taking place in Paris, France Wed, 11 May 2011 02:17:32 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Exhibition_Items_Stolen_From_Forbidden_City.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Exhibition_Items_Stolen_From_Forbidden_City.php China Travel News Visitors to Beijing's Forbidden City can expecte heightened security following the daring theft of several items from an exhibition at the site Sat, 07 May 2011 18:16:59 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/The_Highest_Hotel_In_The_World.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/The_Highest_Hotel_In_The_World.php China Travel News The Ritz-Carlton Hotel opened for business on 3 May. With 312 rooms on floors 102 to 118 of the ICC it claims to be the highest hotel in the world Sat, 07 May 2011 18:00:38 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/90_Years_Of_The_CPC.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/90_Years_Of_The_CPC.php China Travel News 1 July, 2011 will mark 90 years since the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:14:38 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Dos_And_Donts_For_Holidaymakers_In_China.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Dos_And_Donts_For_Holidaymakers_In_China.php China Travel tips Holidaymakers heading to China are advised to read the list of dos and don'ts issued by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:35:21 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/New_Expressway_To_Link_Kashgar_And_Irkeshtam,_Kyrgyzstan.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/New_Expressway_To_Link_Kashgar_And_Irkeshtam,_Kyrgyzstan.php China Activities Plans for a modern Silk Road connecting China and Europe are to move forward with the construction of an expressway between Xinjiang Province's Kashgar and the border crossing with Kyrgyzstan at the Irkeshtam Pass Sun, 10 Apr 2011 22:00:49 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Beijing_Aiming_For_A_UNESCO_Listing.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Beijing_Aiming_For_A_UNESCO_Listing.php China Travel News Beijing is looking to get an area of its city centre a UNESCO World Heritage listing. This are is to be based on the 'Central Axis' or 'Meridian Line' extending through the Emperor's Throne in the Forbidden City Sun, 10 Apr 2011 06:19:41 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Annual_Peach_Blossom_Festival_In_Beijing.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Annual_Peach_Blossom_Festival_In_Beijing.php China Travel News The Annual Peach Blossom Festival is now on in Beijing's botanical garden. This event will continue through April Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:06:51 -0600 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Three_New_National_Parks_For_Tibet.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Three_New_National_Parks_For_Tibet.php China Travel News The Tibet Autonomous Region is to build three new National Parks in an attempt to attract more tourists whilst protecting wildlife and the environment Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:23:15 -0600 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Date_Set_For_Re-opening_Of_National_Museum.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Date_Set_For_Re-opening_Of_National_Museum.php China Travel News The National Museum of China has been closed for more than 3 years as major refurbishment and expansion works have taken place. The date for its re-opening has now been confirmed as April 1 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:35:19 -0600 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Beware_The_Tea-tasting_Scam.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Beware_The_Tea-tasting_Scam.php China Travel tips The FCO travel advice for China has just been updated to warn visitors of the tea-tasting scam which has left some British nationals in distress Tue, 18 Jan 2011 18:47:45 -0600 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Animal_Circuses_Banned.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Animal_Circuses_Banned.php China Travel News On Tuesday a new ban comes into effect prohibiting the 300 state-owned zoos from offering animla circuses, animal parts, and dishes made from rare animals Wed, 05 Jan 2011 02:13:26 -0600 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/High_Speed_Trains_On_Beijing_-_Shanghai_Route_From_June.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/High_Speed_Trains_On_Beijing_-_Shanghai_Route_From_June.php China Activities The Minister of Chinese Railways has announced that high-speed trains will begin operations on the Beijing - Shanghai route this June, almost a year ahead of the original schedule Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:47:03 -0600 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Early_Bird_Special_Offer_Now_On.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Early_Bird_Special_Offer_Now_On.php China Travel Each year we offer those who book early our best deal. This year we are offering 768 CNY spending money when you arrive in-country to those who book before 31 January Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:12:42 -0600 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Chengde_To_Get__Five_Year_Facelift.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Chengde_To_Get__Five_Year_Facelift.php China Travel News The Imperial Summer Resort at Chengde is to undergo a five year restoration project involving more than 30 experts Tue, 21 Dec 2010 02:37:35 -0600 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Yangtse_Three_Gorges_Alternative_To_Open.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Yangtse_Three_Gorges_Alternative_To_Open.php China Travel News On January 11, 2011, a new train line connecting Yichang to Wanzhou District in Chongqing Municipality will become fully operational Mon, 13 Dec 2010 20:35:33 -0600 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Gansu_Province_Invests_In_Tourist_Hotels.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Gansu_Province_Invests_In_Tourist_Hotels.php China Travel News Gansu Province, which lies astride the route of the old Silk Roads as they enter the western deserts, has announced plans to increase its stock of tourist class hotels substantially Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:32:58 -0600 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Beijing_To_Vientiane_High-speed_Rail_Link_Agreed.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Beijing_To_Vientiane_High-speed_Rail_Link_Agreed.php China Travel News Agreements have been signed paving the way for a high-speed rail link between Beijing and Vientiane. This will be the first stage in a program to link China with Laos and Thailand. Construction will begin next year Sat, 04 Dec 2010 17:12:26 -0600 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Peonies_Plus:_A_Unique_Opportunity_For_Keen_Gardeners.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Peonies_Plus:_A_Unique_Opportunity_For_Keen_Gardeners.php China Travel This week we launched Peonies Plus, a 15 night trip from Shanghai to Beijing, with a decidedly horticultural theme. This is a unique opportunity for keen gardeners Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:34:56 -0600 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Asian_Games_About_To_Start_In_Guangzhou.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Asian_Games_About_To_Start_In_Guangzhou.php China Travel News The Asian Games are about to start in Guangzhou. This will mean some disruption to travel services in the city Sun, 31 Oct 2010 20:14:59 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/The_Expo__Is_Dead,_Long_Live_The_Expo.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/The_Expo__Is_Dead,_Long_Live_The_Expo.php China Travel News The 2010 World Expo in Shanghai has been officially closed. The next major event on the expo calendar for China is the World Horticultural Expo to be held in Xi'an from 28 April to 22 October, 2011 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 22:04:47 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Shigatse_Airport_Opens.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Shigatse_Airport_Opens.php China Travel News Shigatse airport, the fifth civil airport in Xizang Tibetan Autonomous Region, opened yesterday with a flight from Chengdu (via Lhasa) Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:48:53 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Chinese_Zoos_To_Stop_Animal_Performances.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Chinese_Zoos_To_Stop_Animal_Performances.php China Activities Chinese zoos and parks have received notice that they must stop animal performances for extra profits within three months Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:26:23 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Shanghai_To_Hangzhou_High_Speed_Rail_Link_Opens.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Shanghai_To_Hangzhou_High_Speed_Rail_Link_Opens.php China Travel News The high-speed rail link between Shanghai and Hangzhou will open formally today. The top speed of trains is set at 350 kilometres per hour cutting the scheduled journey time to just 45 minutes Mon, 18 Oct 2010 01:37:58 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Worlds_Tallest_TV_Tower_Opens_In_Guangzhou.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Worlds_Tallest_TV_Tower_Opens_In_Guangzhou.php China Travel News The world's tallest TV tower opened to the public in Guangzhou on 30 September, 2010. With a height of 610 metres this easily beats Toronto's CN Tower at 535 metres Sat, 16 Oct 2010 20:13:22 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Most_Overseas_Visitors_Happy.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Most_Overseas_Visitors_Happy.php China Travel News A survey of overseas visitors to China reports that most were happy though there were a few consistent grumbles Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:53:13 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Old_Summer_Palace_Survivor_To_Reopen.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Old_Summer_Palace_Survivor_To_Reopen.php China Activities Only one structure survived the Anglo-French destruction of the Yuan Ming Yuan (Old Summer Palace) during the Second Opium War. This, the Zhengjue Temple, has undergone 8 years of renovation and should be ready to receive visitors in 2011. Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:02:37 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Visitor_Figures_Reaffirm_Our_Policy_Not_To_Run_Tours_During_Major_Public_Holidays_In_China.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Visitor_Figures_Reaffirm_Our_Policy_Not_To_Run_Tours_During_Major_Public_Holidays_In_China.php China Travel Announcements this week, the so-called Golden Week public holiday throughout China, suggest that the number of visitors at some sites is well beyond capacity. At China Journyes we have always avoided running trips during major public holidays. These figures only reaffirm our commitment to that policy. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:41:37 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Tomb_Of_The_First_Emperor_Opens_Enhanced_Site.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Tomb_Of_The_First_Emperor_Opens_Enhanced_Site.php China Travel News The Terracotta Warriors guard the Tomb of the First Emperor, Qin Shi Huang. As of tomorrow the Tomb will re-open as an enhanced site which will eventually include new terracotta figures from pits nearby Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:21:10 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Guizhou_Rising_In_Popularity.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Guizhou_Rising_In_Popularity.php China Travel News The National Tourism Bureau have announced that Guiyang, capital of Guizhou Province, has moved up the list of favourite cities for Chinese tourists. The 23rd position may not seem like a great achievement but for such a remote spot this leap forward is a clear indication that the area has much to offer. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 02:40:45 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Pink_Eye_Doing_The_Rounds_In_China.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Pink_Eye_Doing_The_Rounds_In_China.php China Travel tips Conjunctivitis, often called 'pink eye', is doing the rounds of China. It is uncomfortable and requires treatment but is not a serious threat Tue, 14 Sep 2010 03:02:50 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Chengdu_Metro_Is_Open_For_Business.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Chengdu_Metro_Is_Open_For_Business.php China Travel News The long awaited Chengdu Metro is finally open for business Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:42:05 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Two_Holidays_Confusing_Everyone.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Two_Holidays_Confusing_Everyone.php China Travel News National Day celebrations are fixed by the Solar Calendar; Mid-Autumn Festival by the Lunar Calendar. Hence, the these two holidays can coincide or not. This year they do not, but are close enough to cause a considerable amount of confusion Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:27:31 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/First_Airbus_A380_To_China.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/First_Airbus_A380_To_China.php China Travel News The first Airbus A380 to China landed at Beijing International Airport, arriving from Frankfurt Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:08:07 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/New_Flight_To_China:_Singapore_To_Guilin.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/New_Flight_To_China:_Singapore_To_Guilin.php China Travel tips Jetstar have announced that they will commence flights from Singapore to Guilin from 3 November, 2010. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:29:17 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Shanghai_To_Hangzhou_Super_Fast.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Shanghai_To_Hangzhou_Super_Fast.php China Travel News The Shanghai to Hangzhou high-speed railway will start operations in October. The 160 kilometre journey will take just 38 minutes Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:43:31 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/One_Big_Bore_Worth_Seeing.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/One_Big_Bore_Worth_Seeing.php China Events The Qiantang River near Hangzhou is shaped liked a trumpet and this creates a tidal bore when the water retreats faster from the mouth than further upstream. The largest tidal bore each year falls in the Autumn. This year's event is expected between 23-25 September. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:25:04 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/More_Of_The_Forbidden_City_To_Open_To_Visitors.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/More_Of_The_Forbidden_City_To_Open_To_Visitors.php China Travel News China is to more than double the amount of Forbidden City available for visitors by 2020 in order to cope with surging demand Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:13:24 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Hong_Kong_Islet:_A_Hidden_Gem.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Hong_Kong_Islet:_A_Hidden_Gem.php China Travel tips For those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong's more famous districts there is no better option than a day trip to the islet of Tung Ping Chau Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:30:52 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Statistics_About_British_Travellers_To_China.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Statistics_About_British_Travellers_To_China.php China Travel tips Official figures say that there were more than one million British visitors to China in the year to 1 March, 2010. Here are some statistics Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:10:08 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Tourism_And_Cultural_Heritage_Working_Together.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Tourism_And_Cultural_Heritage_Working_Together.php China Travel News A new agreement between the National Tourism Administration and the Administration of Cultural Heritage outlines six key steps to ensure that cultural relics are preserved and put on display to the public Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:51:03 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/First_Typhoon_Of_2010.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/First_Typhoon_Of_2010.php China Travel News May to November is the season for typhoons. This year the first has been late coming. It is now heading towards the south coast of Guangdong Province Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:32:25 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Chinese_Academy_For_Tourism_Talent_Development_Unveiled.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Chinese_Academy_For_Tourism_Talent_Development_Unveiled.php China Travel News The first Chinese Academy for Tourism Talent Development has been unveiled by the China National Tourism Administration and the Beijing International Studies University Sat, 03 Jul 2010 19:42:03 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Free_Entrance_To_The_Lotus_Festival_At_The_Old_Summer_Palace.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Free_Entrance_To_The_Lotus_Festival_At_The_Old_Summer_Palace.php China Travel News For the period of the Lotus Festival visitors will be allowed free entrance to the Old Summer Palace after 7pm (on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:50:41 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/New_Dinosaur_Amusement_Park_In_Beijing.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/New_Dinosaur_Amusement_Park_In_Beijing.php China Travel News A new Dinosaur Amusement Park, "Dino Dino Dream Park", opened yesterday in Beijing - an ideal venue for kids of all ages Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:57:10 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/How_To_Tell_A_Fake_100_Yuan_Note.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/How_To_Tell_A_Fake_100_Yuan_Note.php China Travel tips Fake money can be a problem for travellers anywhere. In China the 100 yuan note is targetted most often as this is the largest denomination. As the counterfeiters get more sophisticated even the locals find it difficult to tell a fake note froma good one. How can a visitor possibly tell? Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:42:17 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Shanghai_To_Get_New_Botanic_Gardens.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Shanghai_To_Get_New_Botanic_Gardens.php China Travel News Shanghai will soon have new Botanical Gardens. Located in the Songjiang District, the new Chenshan Botanic Garden will open officially at the end of June Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:38:00 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/China_To_Be_Top_Tourist_Destination_By_2010.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/China_To_Be_Top_Tourist_Destination_By_2010.php China Travel News China can expect about 130 million international visitors by 2010 which will place it as the world's number one travel destination Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:32:46 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Record_Numbers_Coming_To_Beijing.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Record_Numbers_Coming_To_Beijing.php China Travel News Figures released this month show that record numbers of foreigners visited Beijing in the period January to May this year Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:57:23 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/New_Terracotta_Warriors_Excavated.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/New_Terracotta_Warriors_Excavated.php China Travel News Archaeologists have excavated another 120 terracotta figures at the site near Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:18:45 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Beijing_Sites:_On-line_Guides_Released.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Beijing_Sites:_On-line_Guides_Released.php China Travel News Six on-line guides are now available for on the Beijing Administration of Cultural Heritage website. These offer video clips and text information which will be of interest to visitors planning their trip Fri, 18 Jun 2010 02:18:25 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Grand_Memorial_Ceremony_For_Fuxi.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Grand_Memorial_Ceremony_For_Fuxi.php China Events In Chinese Folklore Fuxi and his sister Nuwa were humans with the bodies of snakes. As the sole survivors of a great flood they were required to re-establish the human race. Tianshui in Gansu Province claims to be the hometown of Fuxi and, since 1988, has put on a grand memorial ceremony to pay respect to this 'Father of all Chinese'. Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:05:30 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/A_New_Airline_For_Tibet.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/A_New_Airline_For_Tibet.php China Travel News The founding of Tibet Airlines have just been given approval by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). They are expected to commence services in mid 2011 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:07:07 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Interactive_Restoration_At_The_Old_Summer_Palace.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Interactive_Restoration_At_The_Old_Summer_Palace.php China Events The Old Summer Palace (yes, Beijing has two Summer Palaces) was destroyed by British and French troops in 1860. Restoration work has been a long time coming - but is now commencing in a fun and interactive way. Sun, 06 Jun 2010 19:57:32 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Beijing_Rose_Cultural_Festival_Has_Opened.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Beijing_Rose_Cultural_Festival_Has_Opened.php China Events The 2010 Beijing Rose Cultural Festival opened on 30 May. Held at the Beijing Botanical Gardens, more than 3000 roses of 20 varieties are on display Sat, 05 Jun 2010 21:12:38 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Typhoon_Season_In_China:_How_Will_It_Affect_You.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Typhoon_Season_In_China:_How_Will_It_Affect_You.php China Travel tips The typhoon season in China lasts from May to November. 2010 has been a strange year with temperatures still relatively low, and so there have been no typhoons to date. However, the first cannot be far away. Travellers arriving soon may be concerned about how these storms may affect them and their planned journey through China Sat, 05 Jun 2010 20:46:20 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Items_Foreign_Visitors_Should_Declare_To_Chinese_Customs.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Items_Foreign_Visitors_Should_Declare_To_Chinese_Customs.php China Travel tips This list is aimed at foreign visitors due to arrive into China. It covers those items that should be declared to Chinese Customs Sat, 05 Jun 2010 19:53:45 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/High_Speed_Intercity_Trains:_Connecting_China_In_Eight_Hours_Or_Less.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/High_Speed_Intercity_Trains:_Connecting_China_In_Eight_Hours_Or_Less.php China Travel News The Ministry of Railways have announced plans to connect all provincial capitals (with just two exceptions) to Beijing with high-speed railway lines such that within two years it will be possible to travel by train in eight hours or less Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:35:01 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Emergency_Contact_Numbers_In_China.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Emergency_Contact_Numbers_In_China.php China Travel tips This list of emergency contact numbers should help you get the information or help that you need whatever the situation. Make sure you write them down and carry them with you on your journey through China Mon, 31 May 2010 00:13:38 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Shigatse_Sees_20_Per_Cent_Growth_In_Tourism.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Shigatse_Sees_20_Per_Cent_Growth_In_Tourism.php China Travel News Tourism in Tibet is booming and that is now extending beyond the capital Lhasa Wed, 26 May 2010 02:07:57 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/New_Complaints_Regulations_Cover_Chinese_Tourism.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/New_Complaints_Regulations_Cover_Chinese_Tourism.php China Travel News From 1 July, 2010, new regulations will come into force that will specifically address the issue of Tourism Complaints Wed, 19 May 2010 16:35:18 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/New_Centre_For_Pandas.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/New_Centre_For_Pandas.php China Travel News It has been announced that a new centre will be built in Dujiangyan City where Giant Pandas will be trained top return to the wild Tue, 18 May 2010 02:19:00 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Bamboo_Temple_Saved_From_Fire.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Bamboo_Temple_Saved_From_Fire.php China Travel News The Bamboo Temple, near Kunming, has been saved from a fire that threatened the 500 year old site for days Fri, 14 May 2010 18:26:05 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Yangtse_River_Dragon_Boat_Race.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Yangtse_River_Dragon_Boat_Race.php China Events 16 June is the date of the Dragon Boat Festival this year. One of the most exciting Dragon Boat Races will be the one on the Yangtse River in Zigui County, near Yichang. Thu, 13 May 2010 21:45:48 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Best_Time_To_Visit_China.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Best_Time_To_Visit_China.php China Travel tips Many people ask when is the best time to visit China. We give you some factors to take into account for your own decision Wed, 12 May 2010 00:05:17 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Two_Years_On_From_The_Wenchuan_Earthquake.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Two_Years_On_From_The_Wenchuan_Earthquake.php China Travel News Today is the second anniversary of the devastating Wenchuan earthquake. Much progress has been made to return lives to normal Sat, 08 May 2010 22:00:06 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Advantages_Of_Using_A_Visa_Service.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Advantages_Of_Using_A_Visa_Service.php China Travel tips Many travellers still tend to apply for visas in person. There are many advantages of using a visa service Sat, 08 May 2010 18:57:46 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Selecting_The_Top_Chinese_Tourist_Cities_Begins.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Selecting_The_Top_Chinese_Tourist_Cities_Begins.php China Travel News China Radio International is running a selection process to determine the top Chinese Tourist Cities for 2010. Voting will take place on their website with results expected at the end of the year Fri, 07 May 2010 17:41:26 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Is_The_Expo_A_Victim_Of_Its_Own_Success.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Is_The_Expo_A_Victim_Of_Its_Own_Success.php China Travel News Given that huge crowds were predicted for the opening days of the Shanghai World Expo is it any wonder that these have failed to materialize? Thu, 06 May 2010 23:43:07 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Hohhot_Wants_To_Be_A_Short_Break_Destination.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Hohhot_Wants_To_Be_A_Short_Break_Destination.php China News Hohhot, capital of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, has declared that with improved transport it now sees itself as a viable option for short breaks, with particular attention focussed on travellers from Beijing and Tianjin Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:08:01 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/China_In_Bloom_-_A_New_Package_For_2011.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/China_In_Bloom_-_A_New_Package_For_2011.php Keen gardeners and horticulturalists will be pleased to know that we have put together a special package that includes two full days at the 2011 World Horticultural Expo as well as many other gardens across China Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:58:49 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Come_Fly_A_Kite.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Come_Fly_A_Kite.php If flying kites is your thing, then Weifang is the place to be from 20-25 April. The sky will be filled with kites of all shapes and sizes, flown by participants from around the globe Mon, 19 Apr 2010 03:12:58 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Benefits_For_Delayed_Passengers_During_Shanghai_Expo.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Benefits_For_Delayed_Passengers_During_Shanghai_Expo.php Airlines must provide free food and accommodation for delayed passengers during the period of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:06:52 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Get_Your_China_Visa_In_Hong_Kong.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Get_Your_China_Visa_In_Hong_Kong.php Learn the advantages of getting your China visa en-route, in Hong Kong Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:59:10 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Longji_International_Photography_Competition.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Longji_International_Photography_Competition.php Amateaur and professional photographers may want to enter this competition, for the prestige and the large cash prize Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:27:40 -0500 http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Peony_Festival_Opens_In_Luoyang.php http://china-journeys.com/China_Travel_Updates/Peony_Festival_Opens_In_Luoyang.php Keen gardeners and horticulturalists may be interested to know that this annual event is open