Written By Daniel on April 25, 2008 at 2:05 am | In dining, tourism, nightlife, entertainment, consumer, China | Please Comment
Beijing’s trendiest hutong continues to attract crowds and commerce.
Once an obscure hutong rarely frequented by tourists and expats, Nanluoguxiang’s recent transformation into a bustling, Bohemian alleyway is symptomatic of Beijing’s extensive pre-Olympic makeover. Located several kilometers north of the Forbidden City and east of Houhai Lake, the 800-meter long North-South street is now […]
Written By Daniel on March 10, 2008 at 4:16 am | In tourism, Olympics, travel, events | Please Comment
With only two weeks remaining until the start of the 2008 Olympic Torch Relay, and less than five months to go until the Games kick off, excitement is building in Beijing and across China. A recently released online survey by Ogilvy and Millward Brown found that on average nearly three out of four Chinese citizens […]
Written By Daniel on February 28, 2008 at 1:30 am | In industry, transportation, tourism, Olympics, travel, China | Please Comment
Beijing’s Capital Airport gets a beautifying, pre-Olympic boost in capacity
Terminal 3 at Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) will open this week, six months ahead of the start of the 2008 Olympic Games. The addition of Terminal 3 and a third runway will provide what is already China’s busiest airport with the extra capacity to support […]
Written By Daniel on January 10, 2008 at 2:03 am | In entertainment, tourism, travel, events, China, design, art | Please Comment
Overview
Last weekend CScout China paid a visit to Harbin, the capital of China’s Heilongjiang Province. Situated in northeastern China, Harbin is the country’s northernmost provincial capital – it is actually further north than the notoriously cold Russian seaport of Vladivostok, just 300 miles away. In fact the city is a lot closer to the Russian […]
Written By Daniel on December 11, 2007 at 11:20 pm | In industry, hotels, tourism, Olympics, travel, China | Please Comment
The Olympics, a booming travel sector, and increased consumer spending fuel rapid growth throughout the hotel industry.
According to recent reports, Dubai’s distinctive Burj Al Arab Hotel may not be the world’s only “seven-star” hotel for much longer. Located near the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube in northern Beijing’s Olympic Green area, the […]
Written By Xuan on October 12, 2007 at 5:25 am | In tourism, virtual worlds, uncategorized | Please Comment
An adorable alternative to real travels
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Before you come to Beijing, you might have a full plan to visit places like the Palace Museum, the Great Wall, the Summer Palace; if you could stay longer and tour around China, you might add more places like Guilin, Xi’an, Shangri-la, and Lhasa on your […]
Written By Daniel on September 14, 2007 at 5:31 am | In tourism, Olympics, travel, China | Please Comment
With the 2008 Olympics fast approaching, China is bracing itself for an influx of foreign tourists, and the government is implementing a range of measures to ensure Beijing life for the laowai (foreigner) is as comfortable and hassle-free as possible. However, those foreigners planning to explore the wilder, less urbanized side of China before or […]
Written By Daniel on September 4, 2007 at 4:40 am | In society, tourism, entertainment, experiential, China | Please Comment
Hangzhou’s Kids City set to blend education, employment and entertainment.
Chinese children will soon be able to experience the trials and tribulations of adult working life when “Kids City” opens in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, next year. The indoor entertainment and education park, similar to “Kidzania” in Mexico, Japan and Indonesia, will offer more than 50 […]
Written By Daniel on July 25, 2007 at 10:13 pm | In entertainment, sports, tourism, travel, consumer, events, technology, China | Please Comment
Rising incomes and a thirst for adventure drive a burgeoning adventure sports sector.
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Up until a few years ago China barely featured on the extreme sports map, but recently the powers that be have put on a number of top events in the country, such as the Shanghai “X Games” and the 720 China […]
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