The China Guide's Blog – November 2011 Archive (5)

Francophone Shanghai

Shanghai's French Concession is perhaps the city's most captivating neighborhood. Under French occupation from 1849-1946, this district maintains a unique character in a city that is constantly modernizing. Originally, this area was mainly residential. Today, it is the center of Shanghai's fashion and nightlife scenes. Filled with distinct architecture and tree lined boulevards, the French Concession offers ample opportunity for leisurely strolling during the day or a night out on the town.…

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Added by The China Guide on November 23, 2011 at 1:17am — No Comments

Suzhou Museum- Something Old and Something New

The beautiful IM Pei designed Suzhou Museum is a must-see site in the lovely canal town of Suzhou. The sprawling complex is designed as a modern take on the traditional Suzhou grey and white courtyard structures. The Museum houses many artifacts that showcase the prosperous history of Suzhou and the surrounding water towns. Adjacent to the newly designed structure and also part of the museum is one of the most historically significant complexes in Suzhou. This complex was owned by one of the…

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Added by The China Guide on November 10, 2011 at 3:30am — No Comments

The China Guide's Harbin Tours Mentioned in Media

Harbin's Ice and Snow Festival is right around the corner! Travel journals and media sites have been covering this yearly event and The China Guide's customized tours to Harbin.

Check out some of the recent articles: 

e-Global Travel Media…

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Added by The China Guide on November 8, 2011 at 12:55am — No Comments

Harbin Ice and Snow Festival

If Disney were ever to open a Winterland, they would have a hard time beating Harbin. 



Since 1963 Harbin has hosted the Ice and Snow Festival which includes an entire themed city cast from ice blocks cut from the Songhua river. The festival includes an international contest in which ice carvers from around the world compete for prizes and in the process create an amazing sculpture garden in Zhaolin Park. 



The venues are completely different from day to night. During the day… Continue

Added by The China Guide on November 4, 2011 at 6:02am — No Comments

We are The China Guide!

The China Guide is an American owned and managed travel agency which provides visitors western style service. The China Guide offers tour guides and booking services in English, French, Spanish and German.

Our staff can help you design a customized tour itinerary in Beijing or throughout China. We DO NOT take guests to commission shopping outlets. If desired, we can still take guests to great local shopping places, such as the Panjiayuan antique market.

Our guides are…

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Added by The China Guide on November 1, 2011 at 6:46am — No Comments

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