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Nov 20, Chinese New Year Traditions - Preparation Time

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:43:20 GMT

According to Chinese New Year traditions, you must clean your house from top to bottom to get rid off all the bad luck gathered in the past year, settle all your debts, and put away all your knives, sonst the good luck will be cut-off!

Nov 18, Chinese New Year - for kids!

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:57:16 GMT

Of all the Chinese festivals, Chinese New Year is for kids of all ages the most loved and anticipated... the lion dances, the feasts, the parades, the lanterns, the firecrackers!

Nov 17, Shanghai Map: Attractions

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:10:48 GMT

Shanghai Map: Attractions old and new, from the futuristic Pudong Skyline, to the ancient water towns of Zhujiajiao

Nov 15, Map of the Yangtze River - Cruise Route Downstream

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:47:53 GMT

This Map of the Yangtze River marks the main places of interest during our downstream Yangtze River Cruise from Chongqing to Yichang

Nov 14, Great Wall of China Map

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:05:17 GMT

There is a number of Great Wall of China locations open to visitors and easily accesible from Beijing, we have marked some of the most popular ones in this map of the Great Wall.

Nov 13, Beijing Map: Attractions

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:11:24 GMT

This Beijing Map shows you the main attractions and must sees in this ancient capital

Nov 12, Chinese New Year Store

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:57:25 GMT

Our Chinese New Year Store brings you lots of activity books, music, stencils, and more to get ready for the New Year of the OX 2009, check it out

Nov 4, Giant Pandas at Beijing Zoo

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:25:06 GMT

Giant Pandas are unique to China. If you happen to be in Beijing, stop by and have a look at the Beijing Zoo!

Nov 3, About China-Family-Adventure.com

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:56:29 GMT

So, who is China-Family-Adventure? Why and how we created this Website.

Nov 3, My first trip to China

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:14:00 GMT

I made it to China for the first time in 1986. I remember my first encounter with a squat toilet and bargaining with the vendors took a whole different meaning

Oct 31, Traditional Chinese Festivals for Kids

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:05:54 GMT

Traditional Chinese Festivals are the life-blood of Chinese life and culture. They are all rich in tradition, history, great food, dazzling lights and flashy decorations! Take a look at these wonderful celebrations!

Oct 13, About Green Travel in China

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:21:28 GMT

Green travel, ecoutourism, sustainable travel, reducing our carbon footprint, we are hearing these terms more and more these days, but what does it all mean? How can we all become responsible travelers?

Oct 9, Writing Numbers in Chinese

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:43:29 GMT

Writing the numbers in Chinese is simple enough, we teach you how here, stroke by stroke. The Arabic number system has been adopted in China and is widely used due to convenience. Prices at the stores for example, are quoted using the Arabic system.

Oct 5, Travel to China with Toddlers and Preschoolers

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:19:32 GMT

Traveling to China with Toddlers and Preschoolers is about the mundane and daily experiences, not history and museums. Younger children will remember the markets, the people, their little friends

Oct 3, Travel Tips for China

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:02:51 GMT

Our visitors travel tips for China: is water safe? what to do about annoying vendors, taxi tips and more

Oct 3, Family Adventure Travel Around the World

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:50:15 GMT

Here are some great family adventure travel resources we have come accross while researching topics for our own travels. There is a wealth of information on family travel destinations and ideas. Take a look!

Sep 25, The Chinese Lantern Festival

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:12:53 GMT

During the Lantern Festival, thousands of lanterns line the streets, setting the stage for the parades and colorful performances to mark the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Sep 19, Chinese Ghost Festival and Tomb Sweeping Day

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:29:09 GMT

Among Chinese, the Ghost Festival and Tomb Sweeping Day are a part of traditional Culture: honoring ancestors, appeasing ghosts and spirits, burning paper money.

Sep 18, Chinese Dragon Boat Festival

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:39:30 GMT

On the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, or around June in our Calendar, the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival takes place. These are very noisy, colorful and exciting events with hundreds of teams competing in this great tradition

Sep 16, China Travel Guide - Choosing the Best Way to Travel...with the Children

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:10:17 GMT

China Travel Guide: the range of options to travel in China is vast. Should you use a Travel Agent? Go with a group or on your own?

Sep 13, China Travel with Children - Our Tips

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:48:53 GMT

Our tips for China Travel with Children: History and culture too boring? put a camera in their hands... What about Chinese toilets, what's this squatting thing?...

Sep 10, The Moon Festival is almost here!

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:28:06 GMT

On the 8th full moon of the lunar year comes the Moon Festival. On this night, the moon is at its brightest. Friends and family gather together to enjoy the moonlight and of course eat mooncakes! This year, the Mid-Autumn Festival is on September 14. Send a FREE e-card to your friends and family now!

Sep 9, Yangtze River Dam Project One Year Ahead of Schedule

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:03:31 GMT

The Yangtze River Three Gorges Dam will be in full operation this November, one year ahead of its scheduled completion. The installation of the last one of the 26 planned power-generating turbines is close to completion.

Sep 8, Yangtze Rive Dam Project

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:26:40 GMT

The Yangtze River Dam is the largest hydro development project ever built. Benefits will be mainly in flood control, power generation and better navigation. Our cruise ended at the Three Gorges Dam.

Sep 7, Chinese New Year Crafts: Making Your Own

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:41:22 GMT

There is a number of Chinese New Year crafts you can make at home. Let s start with some easy Chinese New Year banners and decorations with messages of good luck and fortune.

Sep 6, Learning Chinese Writing Symbols for Kids

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:41:22 GMT

Chinese writing symbols go back more than 3,000 years. Characters began as pictures. Pictures were drawn to resemble the items they represented. Students have to memorize many 'pictures' to be able to read and write, want to give it a try?

Sep 5, Cruising China's Yangtze River

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:19:12 GMT

Our cruise through China's Yangtze River gave us a chance to see some of the countrys most beautiful scenery. It also gave us a glimpse of modern China at the world's largest power plant!

Sep 3, Tiananmen Square: Flying Kites!

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:19:02 GMT

Tiananmen Square is the world's largest square. Children will enjoy a break to fly kites. Afternoon is the best time as it is not so crowded...

Aug 27, Maxi, Nis, Lily, Cashew and Max's Hike and Picnic at the Mutianyu Great Wall

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:54:54 GMT

We have lived 12 years in Beijing and love visiting the Great Wall at Mutianyu. We average about 4 times a year. Our cousin and friend were

Aug 26, Learning more about China and its Culture...

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:53:24 GMT

The Beijing Summer Olympics have come to an end. For many, this was the first fascinating glimpse at a country and culture that had been closed to outsiders for years. Our images of grayness associated with communism have been replaced with beautiful parks, splendid architecture, gracious people. Thanks to our many visitors who have expressed an interest and would like to see more of China. We will be adding pages to our Chinese Culture for Kids section, so come back often. Our newest addition is Who was Confucius? Check it out and learn about the man responsible for most of the foundation of religious and moral life in China.

Aug 17, Michael Phelps "lucky 8th" finish

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:22:03 GMT

Michael Phelps ended the swmimming competitions with an unprecedented 8th Gold Medal win at the Games, surpassing Mark Spitz's record of 7 Gold Medals in Munich in 1972. The Beijing Olympics have been built on the Chinese "lucky 8" number from the beginning. The Opening Ceremony began on 8-8-08 at 08:08 p.m. The U.S. continues to lead the total medal count with 65, closely followed by China with 61. See the complete tally here...

Aug 8, Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:06:49 GMT

2008 drummers set the stage for the perfect countdown to the 2008 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony at the Birds Nest on Friday, August 8. Watch images and videos here.

Jul 22, China Map

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:28:37 GMT

China Map with places of interest for the kids: where can you see the Great Wall? where do Pandas live?

Jul 16, Shanghai Maglev- Fastest Train in the World?

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:31:06 GMT

The Shanghai Maglev is the fastest train in the world in commercial operation. We rode this "magnetically levitated" marvel on our way to Shanghai's Pudong Airport... it took less than eight minutes! The Shanghai Maglev is considered the "test-run" for the high-speed-link that will eventually provide the world's fastest intercity train between Shanghai and Beijing. Construction of the Shanghai-Beijing line has commenced and is schedule for completion in five years...

Jul 14, Sichuan after the Earthquake - some areas reopen

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:47:36 GMT

Restoration of tourism industry in Sichuan Province after the Wenchuan earthquake will undergo three phases starting now and ongoing through 2010. Several areas have reopened to tourists...

Jul 11, Guilin and Yangshuo: Magical Chinese Mountains

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:13:25 GMT

Guilin and Yangshuo are the perfect place to take a break from the fast pace and glitz of the big cities and head over to the countryside. The children will enjoy biking through small villages and rice paddies and cruising down the rivers in small bamboo rafts...

Jul 10, New China Videos

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:03:50 GMT

We have updated our China Videos. Come take a look at the new Chinese Culture videos: Dragon Parades, Chinese New Year, Lion Dances, Lantern Festival...

Jul 7, Camera for Kids

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:44:48 GMT

Choosing the right camera for kids: to open up a whole new dimmension to your China family travels, put a camera in their little hands, let them do their own discoveries!... It will turn all that boring history and culture into a fun adventure...

Jul 7, Cycling from Xian to Chengdu

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:18:56 GMT

Bicycling in China is for most people as unimaginable as traveling with children in this hostile country. After all, China is a country full of

Jul 5, Pollution in China

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:38:09 GMT

Learn more about Pollution in China from a term paper writen by a 9th Grader in Slovakia for her Geography class. Why is this important? Because we ALL have an impact.

Jul 1, Biking on the Xian Wall

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:48:49 GMT

The Xian Wall which surrounds the city, has been completely restored. What a chance to ride on a piece of history! You can now go around the entire perimeter...

Jun 26, Xian's Terracotta Army

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:47:59 GMT

Xian's Terracotta Army is a fascinating collection of +8,000 life-size warriors built more than 2,000 years ago by Emperor Qin to protect him in the next world. Take a look at this magnificent archaeological treasure...

Jun 23, Trekking from Jinshanling to Simatai

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:16:14 GMT

Trekking from Jinshanling to Simatai at the Great Wall of China. A few clips of me hiking in Nov 2006. I hope it gives you an idea of how tough the climb is...

Jun 23, Pics and trinkets at Yuyuan Garden

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:55:58 GMT

When traveling to Shanghai, you must visit the Yuyuan Gardens. The ancient beauty and true beauty of the country will make you appreciate the

Jun 17, The Chinese Lion Dance

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:03:01 GMT

The Chinese Dragon and Lion Dances are often confused. They are both part of traditional Chinese celebrations, and both are thought to bring good luck and scare away the evil spirits. However, the Dragon Dance is performed by a team of a dozen or so dancers, whereas the Lion performance is acted out by only two dancers. Watch our videos!

Jun 15, Kung Fu, Acrobatics or Opera in Beijing?

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:56:45 GMT

Take a peak at the Shaolin Kung Fu performance, the Acrobats Troupe and Peking Traditional Opera, the choice is yours when you visit Beijing!

Jun 13, Great Wall at Badaling on our Graduation Trip to China

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:16:42 GMT

One of the most memorable stops on my senior class trip to China was the Badaling section of the Great Wall. I chose to climb the left side (easier

Jun 9, Beijing Olympics Updates

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:00:18 GMT

Beijing Olympics updates on the weeks leading up to the Games. Latest Beijing Olympics news. Watch a trailer for Boomtown Beijing, the documentary about Beijing, its people and their dreams. Shop for official Beijing 2008 Olympics Souvenirs

Jun 8, Modern Shanghai Skyline and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:45:00 GMT

The most recognizable landmark of the modern Shanghai skyline is the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. It holds up three spheres, the smallest

Jun 3, The Chinese Dragon Dance

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:32:50 GMT

The Dragon dance is an important part of the Chinese New Year celebrations. It is carried on by a team of performers who hold the dragon up on poles, raising and lowering the Dragon making him dance. Take a look at our video.