http://www.chinanonsense.com Beijing's living habits, customs, tourist attractions, food, hotels, and so on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:22:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en How many medals will China win at the Beijing Olympics? More than Australia? Perhaps more than the United States? Does it really matter? 　　I hope China does well at the Summer Olympics, but the best prize has already been won. China is already the champion. Your country is hosting the biggest ... http://www.chinanonsense.com/2008/04/24/the-spice-of-life-in-beijing/ Currently, my coming trip to Beijing is a hassle. If we were to fly by SQ it will be a confirm departure and tour. But if we were to fly by Air China, the airline require at least 6 passengers in order to have a confirm departure and tour. Flying by SQ means that ... http://www.chinanonsense.com/2008/04/24/more-updates-on-my-coming-beijing-trip/     Are you bored of the hustle and bustle of city life, or want to have a breath of natural fresh air,or are you curious about diverse cultures and exotic flavors in China? Please come to Yangshuo, a small county in southern China full of what you want. In the 1980s, ... http://www.chinanonsense.com/2008/04/23/yangshuo-travel-guide-in-china/ Located at the center of Beijing City is Tiananmen Square, where you can visit Tiananmen Tower, Monument to the People's Heroes, Great Hall of the People, Mao Zedong Memorial Hall and see the national flag raising ceremony. Thousands of people come to the Square every day. It is the must ... http://www.chinanonsense.com/2008/04/23/tiananmen-square-gate-of-heavenly-peace/ 1. The Great wall The Great Wall, located in northern China, is 6,700 kilometers long and thus known as the “10,000-li Great Wall”. Construction of the wall went on for more than 2,000 years, from 7 th century to 14 th century AD. The wall has become a symbol of both ... http://www.chinanonsense.com/2008/04/23/the-famous-landscape-in-china/ Peking Man was discovered in Zhoukoudian village, on the Longgu Mountain, Fangshan district, Beijing, which was listed as a world cultural heritage site in 1987. In the 1920s archaeologists discovered a complete skull of an ape-man dating back 600,000 years which was later named as Peking Man. Stone tools and ... http://www.chinanonsense.com/2008/04/23/the-remains-in-beijing/ Yonghegong (The Lama Temple) is a famous lamasery located in the northeastern part of the old city of Beijing. It was a palatial residence built in 1694 by Qing Emperor Kangxi for his fourth son, Prince Yongzheng who later succeeded to the throne. This magnificent temple consists of five main ... http://www.chinanonsense.com/2008/04/23/yonghegong%ef%bc%88the-lama-temple%ef%bc%89/ Like the Five Olympic Rings from which they draw their color and inspiration, Fuwa will serve as the Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, carrying a message of friendship and peace--and blessings from China--to children all over the world. Designed to express the playful qualities of five little children ... http://www.chinanonsense.com/2008/04/23/fuwa-as-the-official-mascots-of-beijing-2008-olympic-games/ Beijing thrives today as the political and cultural capital of China as well as a center of international activity and an important socialist base. Great changes have taken place since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. The city walls were demolished to facilitate transportation and allow for ... http://www.chinanonsense.com/2008/04/23/travel-in-beijing/ Organizers of the Beijing Olympics announced on Wednesday that the third round of domestic ticket sales will start on May 5 and close on June 9.   A total of 1.38 million tickets will be put on sale for 16 sports, including athletics, boxing, basketball, and soccer. Each individual buyer is allowed ... http://www.chinanonsense.com/2008/04/23/3rd-round-of-olympics-tickets-on-sale-may-5/