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Be spotted in Atlantis this summer
Everything you might feel like to indulge can be found at Atlantis The Palm : from fine food to unique diving spots. Atlantis is definitely the place to be seen or spotted in. Would like to know a little bit more? Watch the trailer and add you own exciting...
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The Alley (Yuangshuo): a quick update
We gave very good feedback about this place just after the opening and we were right, it is still a great place to chill out, with nice drinks and food. Yet it seems now to focus more on night life than on morning coffee. Espresso still tastes great and...
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Public Holidays : Avoid !
Chinese Public Holidays Unless you like queuing for going up to your room or paying more than twice the price for evrything, it is wise to avoid travelling to Hong Kong and Mainland China during Public Holidays, especially during the first week of October...
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Hong Kong, Shanghaï and Beijing are joining the Earth Hour Movement
so if you are around there, be part of it by switching off light between 20h30 and 21h30 WWF even supported the production of a dedicated theme song called Light up your dream ! By joining this world campaign, you will contribute to relay "Earth's voice"...
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Wenchang's "glorious beaches"
Lonely Planet China's last edition recommends a beach and an hotel in Wenchang. But if you manage to arrive there (which already is quite an adventure in itself), you may be a little bit disappointed or at least surprised : indeed, NO SWIMMING is conceivable...
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Guangzhou - false adress in Let's Go China current edition
Guangzhou Riverside International Youth Hostel is quite a nice place to stay, as mentionned in Let's Go China 's current Edition - the place isn't mentionned at the moment in other Travel guides like Lonely Planet China's current edition. The prices are...
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Yueyang - Lily Snow Hotel
Lily Snow Hotel (Let's Go China, page 455) is quite a nice place to stay overnight in Yueyang, except from the fact that you may be awoke by something which sounds like a military "fanfare" or "parade" as early as 6 AM, but before, the place is quiet,...
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Why Let's Go ?
I traveled extensively around China and was looking for the best guide, never found the perfect one, lol, but after studying very carefully all the existing guides about Hong Kong and China, I came to the conclusion that Let's Go China was the best one...,...
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Yangshuo : best Espresso in town
Nearly every bar in Yangshuo is claiming to serve "best coffee in town". Yet, the real coffee that they bring you may be somewhat disappointing.... The newly opened place called "The Alley" claims nothing, but serves indeniably the best Espresso in town....
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Switch your lights off tonight
Everybody is talking about Rugby Sevens and the crowd in Lan Kwai Fong is full of supporters. Yet, tonight is also Earth Hour, which basically means that you are invited to switch off lights between 20h30 and 21h30 to show your support towards action...
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Unusual guest at Ocean Terminal
Ever heard about "Doulos"? The Doulos story is far from a common one . The crew is made of volunteers who devote themselves to God and "serve" onboard for a determined period of time. They are God and Doulos servants (it is what the Greek word "doulos"...
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Sanya - "Peter's place" is currently closed.
"Peter's place'", Sanya Youth Hostel - "Blue Sky", affiiliated to the YHA -, was a favorite among backpackers. All around China, they were telling about their stay at "Peter's place". I stayed there a few months ago, rooms and dorms weren't optically...
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No more passenger departure from Hangpu Harbour (Guangzhou)
I n Lonely Planet's current edition, they say the boat leaves from Hangpu Harbour (Guangzhou). Passengers boats from Hangpu harbour to Haikou have been canceled. You can only leave from Nansha . - which is a factory town, not very easy to reach by public...
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Routes : no boat more from Shenzhen (Shekou warf) to Haikou
Ferries from Shenzhen (Shekou) were canceled, as well as from Hong Kong. Travelling from Pearl River Delta to Haikou by sea is becoming more and more difficult. The only remaining solution was from Guangzhou, but it has been canceled too. Now, you only...
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Singapore: Looking for Victoria Street 87
According to Lonely Planet's last edition, Summer Tavern "is still among the most popular hostels in Singapore". It is located 87 Victoria Street in the Colonial District. They even marked it on the map. The displayed phone number 6338 2381 doesn't work...
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Xinjiang on a budget ?
Time to visit Xinjiang on a budget ? Buying a cheap ticket to Urumqi ? From last July, huge discounts have been offered to bring back tourists to the famous Silk Road region after the recent riots . Airlines, hotels et tourist attractions have been cutting...
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Hong Kong to Shenzhen Airport
Ferries from Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal to Shenzhen Airport have been cancelled three months ago (in spite of the fact that the schedule still appears on Shenzhen Airport's website). It is really a pity, as it actually was the most convenient way...
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Visa update
If you need to issue a visa in Hong Kong, you have to know that unfortunately it is not back to normal ! (despite China CITS told last September it would be back to normal from October 2008). Without Hong Kong ID, you basically cannot apply for a multi-entries...
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Kangding - Facilities
Things change fast in China and sometimes in a convenient way : you may now withdraw cash with your Visa card here.
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The Rainbow Warrior is in Hong Kong harbour
The Rainbow Warrior, Greenpeace's flagship boat, arrived yesterday in Hong Kong waters. It was denied access to China. This trip is part of Greenpeace's 40 years celebration and aims at raising awareness about energy consumption. It is also a farewell...
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Launch of Hong Kong International Coastal Cleanup Challenge
The 2009 International Coastal Cleanup Challenge has officiallly been launched this Saturday with a beach cleanup in Lamma Island. It was organized by EcoVision Asia. Further beach cleanups will be organized in Hong Kong till October 19th.
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OFTEN 2010
Often is an organic, fair trade, environmental friendly fair and music show. It takes places 20th March at Cyberport (The Podium).
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Victoria Harbour on December 5th
East Asian Games Opening Ceremony Saturday evening Lots of lights and fireworks.
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Shek O Village
Shek O Village ©letsgochina.over-blog.com par ontravel - ©letsgochina.over-blog.com Shek O Beach
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Happy New Lunar Year
Year of the Rabbit has started.