Shanghai travel guide. Shanghai is a huge city with several district articles containing sightseeing, restaurant, nightlife and accommodation listings — have a look at each of them. The skyline of Pudong Shanghai (上海 Shànghǎi) , with a population of more than 23 million (with over 9 million migrants), is the largest and traditionally the most developed metropolis in Mainland China. Shanghai was the largest and most prosperous city in the Far East during the 1930's. In the past 20 years it has again become an attractive city for tourists from all over the world. The world once again had its eyes on the city when it hosted the 2010 World Expo, recording the greatest number of visitors in the event's history.
Districts[edit] Shanghai is split in two by the Huangpu River (黄浦江 Huángpǔ Jiāng). Inner districts of Puxi[edit] Shanghai inner districts. Pudong and outer districts[edit] Shanghai outer districts Understand[edit] Shanghai is a fascinating mix of East and West. Economy[edit] History[edit] Shanghai in 1907 Climate[edit] Hangzhou travel guide. View over West Lake Hangzhou (杭州; Hángzhōu) [1] is in Zhejiang Province, China. It is one of the most important tourist cities in China, famous for its natural beauty and historical and cultural heritages. It is the political, economic and cultural center of Zhejiang province as well. Worthwhile to know that it's annoyingly humid in summertime, which is, from early June to early September. Understand[edit] Famed for its natural scenery, Hangzhou and its West Lake (西湖; Xīhú) have been immortalized by countless poets and artists. With the gradual silting up of its harbor, much of the city's trade and industry passed north to nearby Shanghai, but the city still has a bustling population of 8.7 million and ranks as one of China's most popular tourist attractions.
Get in[edit] By plane[edit] Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport[edit] Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) serves domestic and international flights. Airport transfers[edit] Shanghai Airport[edit] By train[edit] By bus[edit] Wuxi travel guide. Wuxi (无锡) is an industrial city on the Yangtze River between Suzhou and Nanjing. Wuxi is in the south of Jiangsu Province, half way between the cities of Shanghai and Nanjing, with Shanghai 128km to its east and Nanjing 183km to its west.
In its south is Lake Taihu and to its north is Yangtse River. The city is under direct jurisdiction of the province and governs three cities and six districts. It has a population of 4.32 million and covers an area of 4650km2. The climate of Wuxi is moist and temperate, belonging to that of the sub-tropical maritime with distinct seasons. The average annual temperature is 15.5℃. Belonging to one of the eight primitive cultural districts in China, Wuxi is a famous cultural city with a history of over 3,000 years. Wuxi is endowed with rich natural and human resources with a galaxy of gifted persons and developed economy.
With rich natural and cultural heritage, Wuxi is one of the top ten tourist cities in China. Get in[edit] Get around[edit] Get out[edit] Changzhou travel guide. Changzhou (常州; Chángzhōu) is a city in Jiangsu. Most travellers will breeze through Changzhou on their way to Suzhou or Nanjing but those with a bit of time can spend a pleasant day exploring the city's somewhat agrestic charms. Understand[edit] Settlement here stretches back to at least the Spring and Autumn period (770-426 BC) when Yancheng, a city surrounded by three concentric moats was established. Changzhou has been visited by many people over the years including Song dynasty poet DongPo, Emperor QianLong, and the Japanese Army on their way to destroy Nanjing. Get in[edit] By train[edit] By train Changzhou has three railway stations, although two are conveniently adjacent to one another.
From Nanjing – (¥80) Departing from the main station. The slower and lower class T- and K- services from other provinces stop at Changzhou but tickets are only available for destinations outside of Jiangsu. Tickets[edit] By bus[edit] By plane[edit] Get around[edit] By bus[edit] By taxi[edit] Xi Xi Gu, ??. China's Massively Illegal World of Warcraft Theme Park. Remember that World of Warcraft theme park that was being built in China? The one that Blizzard had absolutely nothing to do with? Well, it opened - and photographs of it are now circulating the Internet courtesy of Reddit user FrancescaO_O. The park features absolutely gigantic Warcraft statues, themed rides, and a cafe in a castle perched at the top of a massive stone staircase.
It's in Changzhou, China, it's called Joyland, and Forbes reports that it cost $48 million to build. And it is entirely, audaciously illegal, as a copyright violation. Image credit to FrancescaO_O FrancescaO_O used the Reddit thread to answer questions about the park, which she spent an entire day visiting. "A lot of the rides used 4-D and special effects...
Gaze enviously at the full selection of photos right here, and consider starting a sweepstake on how long this park can possibly stay open without Blizzard's permission. Year 2013 Calendar – China.