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Things to do in Shenzhen
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meganeaves
Up until the 1980s, Shenzhen was just sleepy fishing village. Now, thanks to economic investment and tax breaks by the Chinese government, it is a vibrant, modern city. Today, we’ll explore the lighter side of Shenzhen in the many theme parks around the city, as well as have some fabulous international cuisine in one of the many fantastic restaurants Shenzhen has to offer. continue reading ...
Tags: theme park, modern, fireworks, replica
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Things to do in Suzhou
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meganeaves
The gardens of Suzhou are famous the world over. Once resting places and holiday centers for government officials and administrators, the gardens of Suzhou now attract millions of tourists every year. Today, discover several of the most prominent gardens, including the lavish Humble Administrator’s Garden and the UNESCO-protected Lingering Garden. continue reading ...
Tags: canal, monastery, UNESCO, Gardens
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Things to do in Suzhou
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meganeaves
Built in 514 B.C., Suzhou (pronounced sue-joe) has all the unique characteristics of a city with 2500 years of history. On your trip, you’ll discover how this beautiful “Venice of the East” survived and made its living on the water as a center of trade and a refuge for intellectuals and artists. continue reading ...
Tags: canal, History, Museum, Shopping
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Things to do in Xi'an
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meganeaves
Xi’an, whose name means “western peace”, is known as the Eternal City because it has long been an integral part of the Chinese nation. Today you’ll explore some of the lesser-known historical parts of the city, including the ancient city wall, the site of the infamous Xi’an Incident and the vibrant Muslim Quarter. continue reading ...
Tags: History, wall, Muslim, Mosque
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Things to do in Shanghai
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meganeaves
Often called Mainland China’s “Shopper’s Paradise”, Shanghai is undoubtedly on the list of the world’s top commercial centers. Its rich history as a commercial port to the west has encouraged its development into a true shopping city. Today you’ll explore everything Shanghai has to offer, from name brands to offbeat local shops. continue reading ...
Tags: Shopping, dumplings, Temples, designer
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Things to do in Budapest
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jobuckley
Budapest. One of the rough diamonds of Europe, a spectacular city with the friendliest natives and food & drink to match. A day in Budapest is not nearly enough time to see everything, but today we’ll try to get around as much as possible by foot. I’m going to recommend visiting here during January/February when the temperatures are very cold so make sure you wrap up warm. continue reading ...
Tags: architecture, Winter
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