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With an international reputation for luxury and with more than a hint of the exotic, Hong Kong is the ideal place to indulge your romantic side. Furthermore, Cupid’s bow will strike twice in Hong Kong this year as the Chinese (Spring Lantern Festival) and Western Valentine’s Day fall on the same date. For couples who want to go beyond chocolate covered strawberries or singletons looking to find love, Hong Kong may be the ideal romantic getaway. [Read more…]
World Of Ice
For those who think China does not embrace the winter spirit, Harbin’s festivals will be an unexpected delight.
Since 1963 Harbin has hosted the Ice and Snow Festival which showcases an entire themed city cast from ice blocks produced 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. [Read more…]
Dragon Boat Festival
With summer in full swing, it is time to prepare for this year’s Dragon Boat Races. Called Duan Wu Jie in Chinese, the Dragon Boat Festival is normally held on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. Historically, this festival marked the beginning of summer and was celebrated to honor the gods in hopes of a good season. This year, the festival falls on June 23rd. While Hong Kong is said to be the best place to go to take part in the festivities, each major coastal city on the mainland holds its own colorful and exciting races that are sure to delight any visitor to China. [Read more…]
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