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“Another Nice Day in Beijing” pop promo, melodic hip hop by Bretto from the Ghetto, animation by Nateau from the Chateau

Tue, 16 Jul 2008 00:59:02 GMT

posted by cheerfulmadness

An inspired composition by Bretto from the Ghetto, with cartoons by Nateau from the Chateau. The ballad of the Olympic Flame, on its hip hop journey to Beijing. A funny, Benny Hill-ish video - half animation, half live action.
Words, music and main vocals: Bretto
Backing vocals: Nateau from the Chateau and PaulD
Animation, character design, editing: Nateau from the Chateau
Copyright 2008 elektromania.com
Song available on Tradebit.com and elektromania.com
Bretto´s Myspace profile

Yuyuan Garden Shanghai

Sat, 27 Jan 2008 10:39:48 GMT

posted by prettypeach

Yu Yuan actually means Contentment according to one travel site I saw.

Yu Yuan Garden is a “five-acre garden consists of six sections separated by boundary walls: Grand Rockery, Ten Thousand-Flower Pavilion, Hall of Heralding Spring, Hall of Jade Magnificence, Inner Garden and Lotus Poo located in Shanghai.”

The place has a magnificent colorful architecture. The vibrance of red makes you feel “China”. But amidst its beauty, the place really attracts a LOT of tourist/people! It was literally full and I was finding my way to places I need to meet my friends.

There was a lot of shops, food inside the Garden. This is where I got to try the HUGE Xiao Long Pao. I was literally shocked that I had to sip the soup inside the big pao. It was really hot! I wondered why the straw didn’t melt. The xiao long paowas actually cheap (around 5rmb). We ate at some famous restaurant inside garden, we saw pictures of Clinton and other famous personalities inside the restaurant. But the food…I wasn’t impressed and it’s really expensive! Our cafeteria restaurant in BLCU was even better. Their jiao zi (dumpling) was sticky and starchy. Din tai fung’s xiao long pao is way better!
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China on the Go! Let’s take a tour to Beijing

Mon, 16 Jan 2007 07:43:00 GMT

posted by chinahopper
So you have decided to take a tour to China? As China brags of many cities and towns filled with history of ancient civilizations, you probably would be wondering where to go in China. Well, it should not be a very hard decision to make; Beijing should definitely be the first stop over on a planned tour in China.
Beijing, one of the first attractions and most exciting places to visit is located in the North of China. It is the country’s capital which demonstrates most of the country’s cultural heritage. The natives are preparing the beautiful city in anticipation for the Beijing 2008 Summer Games. So, the upcoming years will be a perfect time to take a tour to Beijing. Beijing is the home of history in China. It has always represented the place of three important Chinese dynasties over the past 1000 years. Peking duck is one of the most famous dishes in Beijing which many tourists enjoy having as a special cuisine.

A typical tour in Beijing comprises of places like the Forbidden City, the Great Wall of China, the Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square, the Ming Tombs as well as the Lama Temple. There are lots of hotels around these cities due to the large number of tourists who visit China. The Beijing Grand Hotel is completely decorated in Chinese style with rooms well furnished with Chinese calligraphies and paintings. As a tourist, you feel more at ease and welcomed into the Chinese culture.

The Forbidden City boasts of the world’s largest public square which is the Tienanmen Square. The Tiananmen Square is synonymously linked to the Chinese cultural revolutions where thousands of Chinese supporters crowded the square during Mao’s reign.

Not forgetting the Summer Palace, a major tourist destination spot located on the outskirts of Beijing, although, much of it is covered by the Kunming Lake. This palace completely demonstrates Chinese architecture, history and garden design. Taking a tour to the Summer Palace, you will see the Long Corridor of the lake which runs for about 2500 feet and ends at the marble boat.

One of China’s most cherished and greatest treasures is the Great Wall which makes the people proud of. This wall was built over 2 millennia by the old Chinese dynasties. It started in 221 BC and was continuously built until the 17th century. The Great Wall of China stretches from almost the center of Asia to the East China Sea. Visiting a part of the Great Wall is a must for any tourist who tours China as it is truly one of the great wonders of the ancient world.

Don’t get too tired as the Ming Tombs is still one of the nicest places to visit in Beijing. These tombs represent the burial grounds of some of the 16 Ming dynasty emperors of China. It has a 7km quiet walkway known as the Spirit Way which leads to the tombs.

As a tourist in Beijing, there’s still so much to see and even after taking a tour in Beijing, places to tour in China includes Tibet, Huangshan commonly known as the Yellow Mountains, Shanghai, Xian and many of the traditional local places. A short tour in China will not be enough to tour all these places, but the experience and adventure would definitely be worth it.

GM and SAIC Will Feature “Personal Mobility” Car in Beijing

Sun, 12 Nov 2007 10:07:25 GMT

posted by Editor

Suzuki's take on a personal mobility vehicle - the PIXY+SCC concept

By Brendan Moore

11.12.2007

Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. (SAIC) and General Motors, partners in a highly successful joint venture in China, will show a “personal mobility concept” at the upcoming Expo in Shanghai. The personal mobility concept segment is comprised of clean, sustainably-powered small or micro vehicles. The personal mobility concept envisions an emerging class of clean-energy vehicles, such as solar-powered cars, that moves single-person urban transport to another level of efficiency and sophistication. It is an increasingly popular focus of research and development in the automobile industry.

SAIC Chairman Hu Maoyuan stated, "SAIC and GM are proud to be extending our relationship into the important area of corporate social responsibility."

SAIC and its joint venture partner GM have already submitted their design premise for the pavilion that will showcase future technologies and concepts. The focus is on highly-flexible personal city transportation so as to align themselves with the Expo theme "Better City, Better Life."

SAIC is the largest Chinese auto manufacturer and plans to substantially increase production under its own brand next year. The joint venture it has with GM is widely considered to be among the most successful joint ventures in China.

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YTB Partners with Shanghai Tours for Exclusive 2008 Olympic Tour Packages

Thu, 14 Dec 2007 02:49:00 GMT

posted by GailYTB-Travel
That's right! You heard it! YTB is going to the 2008 Olympics in China and we are taking you with us!! Shanghai Travel in China is partnering with YTB
Here is a quote for the CNNMoney.com site that says

In an effort to provide more tours to China for the 2008 Olympics than any other travel agency, YTB and Shanghai Spring International Travel Service, the largest privately owned travel agency in China, will offer exclusive 7 to 11 day tour packages and tickets for the Summer Olympics in August 2008. Through this strategic partnership, YTB's Referring Travel Agents (RTAs) are positioned to benefit from Shanghai Spring International Travel Service's dominant position within the Chinese market, and pass these savings on to their customers. YTB's customers will recognize value not only in terms of cost savings, but also in terms of the exclusive access to sold out events, attractions, and hotel accommodations.

These tours will include round trip airfare to and from China via Los Angeles. They will also include Four Star accommodations including tips, baggage fees and taxes, daily meals, guided local tours and admission from two to rour Olympic events based on package and event preference.

For more information on the YTB Olympic packages, contact me or email
www.GailsVacationandTravelBiz.com