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China Travel Guide - Choosing the Best Way to Travel...with the Children
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?
China Travel Guide - Family Friendly Destinations
China is such a great
land, where to go? what to do with kids? Plan your family-friendly
itinerary to include a Toboggan ride down the Great Wall, biking
in the countryside...
Our Tips for Traveling Through China with Children
History and culture too boring? put a camera in their hands... What about Chinese toilets, what's this squatting thing?... What about safety and is pollution really that bad? What precautions should be taken?
China Map
China Map with places of interest for the kids: where can you see the Great Wall? where do Pandas live?
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Beijing Map: Main points of interest in the Nation's Capital.
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Great Wall Map: Locations open to visitors with easy access from Beijing.
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Shanghai Map: Points of interest in and around Shanghai.
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Chengdu and Vicinity: Points of interest in and around Chengdu and Sichuan Province.
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Yangtze River Map: Places of interest during our Yangtze River Downstream Cruise from Chonqing to Yichang.
Beijing Travel with Kids
Beijing Travel with Kids. The Forbidden City... the
largest palace in the world...the sight is impressive. Yet, to the kids the rows
of buildings are starting to look all the same. What to do?
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Beijing 2008 Olympics - China's Coming Out Party!
Here's some fun facts about the Beijing 2008 Olympics.
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Great Wall of China... Climb up and Toboggan Down!
Journey to the Great Wall of China... several portions of the Wall are now accessible, where should you go with the kids? will grandma be able to climb? Badaling? Mutianyu? Simatai? Read more...
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The Great Wall at Badaling
The Great Wall at Badaling was the first to open to tourists in 1957. It is the most popular due to its proximity to Beijing and therefore it is also very crowded. This section is fully restored.
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Great Wall Mutianyu
The Great Wall at Mutianyu is fully restored, has handrails at the steep parts and a cable car that will bring you all the way up the wall. Views are magnificent from here.
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Trekking the Great Wall at Simatai and Jinshanling
The sections of the Great Wall at Simatai and Jinshanling are less developed and in a more "natural" state than the sections closer to Beijing. The journey is a well-worth 3-hour drive.
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Great Wall at Juyongguan
The Great Wall at Juyongguan is the closest section to Beijing and has been newly renovated. It is still not too crowded since tour buses are still packing it to Badaling.
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Great Wall at Huanghua
The Great Wall at Huanghua used to be the closest you could get to the "genuine" experience, within a short distance from Beijing. It's currently undergoing some restoration and might be closed.
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Great Wall at Tiger Mountain
The Great Wall at Tiger Mountain in Liaoning Province is close to the North Korean border, fully restored and less crowded.
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Tiananmen Square: Flying Kites!
Tiananmen Square is the world's largest square. Children will enjoy a break to fly kites. Aternoon is the best time as it is not so crowded...
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At the Temple of Heaven...
We bring you to the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. A complex of temples where the Emperor used to pray for a good harvest. Watch our pictures and video from our fun visit!
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Beijing Hutongs by rickshaw!
Ride a Rickshaw through the Beijing Hutongs!... Discover the thousands of lanes weaving between the old courtyard homes where most Beijing residents used to live...
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Giant Pandas at Beijing Zoo
Giant Pandas are unique to China. If you happen to be in Beijing, stop by and have a look at the Beijing Zoo!
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The Forbidden City - Be an Emperor for a Day
The Forbidden City, the largest palace in the world, is a huge complex of halls, gates, towers, courtyards, gardens. Home to 24 emperors in two dynasties, it was finally opened to the masses in 1949.
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Kung Fu, Acrobatics or Opera in Beijing?
Take a peak at the Shaolin Kung Fu performance, the Acrobats Troupe and Peking Traditional Opera, the choice is yours when you visit Beijing!
Xian, China - Travel to the Eastern end of the Silk Road
Xian, China - Traveling with the family to this ancient capital? Between the nearby Terracota Army, bike rides on the city wall, bargaining at the Markets, you have it covered!
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Xian's Terracotta Army
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.
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Biking on the Xian Wall
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...
Cruising China's Yangtze River
Our cruise through China's Yangtze River gave us a chance to see some of the country's most beautiful scenery. It also gave us a glimpse of modern China at the world's largest power plant!
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Chongqing: Gateway to the Yangtze River
Chongqing is the largest city-state in China with 30 million people. This is one of the "gateway" cities for Yangtze River Cruises.
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Yangtze River Pictures - Day One of our Cruise
Our first Yangtze River pictures as we left Chongqing behind, were not of crystal clear blue waters and magnificent mountains... but of buildings, factories, bridges, cable cars and traffic...
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Cruising Rivers and the Yangtze's Ghost City
Our cruise of the river Yangtze included a side trip to the Ghost City of Fengdu, which is scattered with temples, shrines and statues of wicked demons.
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The Yangtze River Gorges
The Yangtze River Gorges are one of China's most famous scenic spots. Cliffs on both sides of the narrow passageways are hundreds of meters high and peaks are as high as 2,000 meters.
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Yangtze River - Cruising China's Shennong Stream
All Yangtze river cruises in China offer excursions along the way. On our side trip to Shennong Xi we boarded small peapod rafts and were completely dwarfed by the cliffs on both sides...
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Yangtze Rive Dam Project
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.
Things to do in Shanghai with kids
You will never run out of things to do in Shanghai. This is a place where East meets West, Old meets New... One of the world's most vibrant cities.
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The Shanghai 2010 World Expo
The Shanghai World Expo taking place from May 1st to October 31st 2010, promises to be the largest World Expo event ever held. Also known as the World's Fair, this is like the Olympics of Science, Technology, Culture and Economics.
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Modern Shanghai Skyline and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower
The most recognizable landmark of the modern Shanghai skyline is the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. It holds up three spheres, the smallest "jewel" at the top is the observation deck.
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Yu Yuan Gardens and Bazaar
The Yu Yuan Gardens are classic Chinese gardens. The basic four elements of a traditional Chinese garden are rocks, water, plants, and architecture.
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Our Huangpu River Cruise
A Huangpu River Cruise is probably the best place to witness the pulse and dynamism of Shanghai. During the day, you can see the activity bustling from the docks on a permanent "rush hour"
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Zhujiajiao - ancient water town in the outskirts of Shanghai
Zhujiajiao is an ancient water town in the western side of Shanghai. Chinese traditional water towns are notorious for their very old houses lined up along canals and the bridges criss-crossing them.
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The Shanghai Maglev - fastest train in the world?
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!
Guilin and Yangshuo
Magical Chinese Mountains... 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....
Chengdu
Some of the best places to see Giant Pandas as close to their natural habitat are here. Chengdu is also the gateway for travel into Tibet.
Leshan
Leshan boasts some beautiful countryside as well as the world's largest Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Is it OK to travel to Tibet with Children?
Here are some answers about altitude sickness, strong sun, food, Tibetan dogs, and alternative family-friendly choices to experience Tibetan Culture.
Chinese Culture... for kids!
Let's explore the many aspects of Chinese culture, from food to festivals, to dragons and rats. Rats? yes, this is the year of the Rat! Come and learn with us!
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Are Chinese Dragons evil?
Unlike the western counterpart, Chinese Dragons are not considered bad enemies to be defeated. In Chinese culture, dragons are a symbol of wisdom, power and nobility and are found in everyday life.
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Chinese Zodiac for Kids
There are 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac. They came when Buddha summoned them to him. A race was held to determine which would be first in the cycle, guess who came in first and why?
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Traditional Chinese Festivals for Kids
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!
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Chinese New Year
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!
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Chinese New Year Traditions and Preparations
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!
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Chinese New Year Celebrations
The Chinese New Year celebrations begin on New Year's Day... red envelopes, feasts, lion dances, dragons and firecrackers... all for the next 15 days...
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The Chinese Dragon Dance
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.
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The Chinese Lion Dance
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!>
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The Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival marks the end of the Chinese New Year Festivities with the first full moon of the year. On this brightly lit night, thousands of lanterns line the streets, hung from homes and storefronts, setting the stage for the processions and colorful performances to end the festivities.
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The Dragon Boat Festival
These are very noisy, colorful and exciting events with hundreds of teams competing in this great tradition.
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Tomb Sweeping Day and Ghost Festivals
Among Chinese, the Ghost Festival and Tomb Sweeping Day are a part of the traditions: honoring ancestors, appeasing ghosts and spirits, burning paper money and more.
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The Moon Festival
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!
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Who was Confucius?
Confucius was China’s most famous philosopher. A government official, he saw growing disorder in the system and set out to develop a moral code based on respect, honesty, education, kindness and strong family bonds. His teachings are the basis for religious and moral life in China.
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About Chinese Food
How different is Chinese food in China from what you are used to back home? In a country as immense as China, the diversity of its food is vast, here's an introduction to the major styles you will encounter in the different regions and some facts about Chinese Food like how a Chinese meal is served.
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Chinese Writing Symbols for Kids
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?
Our China Video Gallery
China Video Clips from our 2007 Trip. Join us as we fly kites in Tian'an Men Square, climb the Great Wall and toboggan down, bike in Xian, and more...
Our China Scrapbook
China Photos from our 2007 trip with grandma, grandpa and the kids. Lots to do in Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai and the Yangtze River Cruise...
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