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Back to the old days

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Commuting around a big city, you may get lost in the bustling crowds or the sky-high buildings. But if you stop for a moment and take a look around, you may still be able to find some quiet places with old phoenix trees, crusted glazed tiles and skilled craftsmen. Then you can be taken back in time to the old days. Beijing Shishahai When you think of Shishahai, the first thing that comes to mind is Gongwangfu. As the biggest siheyuan (traditional courtyard house) in the world, Gongwangfu was once the residence for the royal children during the Qing dynasty. So it is not difficult to imagine how grand and gorgeous this place is. Touring this old house, you may also feel you have become a member of this big family. Shishahai is also a cozy place to wander around. There are many old lanes in which people can walk without worrying about the busy traffic. If you feel tired you also can call for a tricycle to take you for a tour. Another place worth checking out is Yandai Sideling Avenue. Th
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Ethnic Cultures and Tourism Festival in Xinjiang

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Two riders compete in the "Girl's chase" game during the opening ceremony of the Ethnic Cultures and Tourism Festival in Huocheng County, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 6, 2007. Traditional sports in ethnic minority groups Kazakh and Uygur, such as catching the goat, camel race, donkey race, and girls' chase, were performed during the festival amid local government's efforts to develop the tourism. Two riders compete in a camel race during the opening ceremony of the Ethnic Cultures and Tourism Festival in Huocheng County, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 6, 2007. Traditional sports in ethnic minority groups Kazakh and Uygur, such as catching the goat, camel race, donkey race, and girls' chase, were performed during the festival amid local government's efforts to develop the tourism. Riders compete in the "Catching the goat" game during the opening ceremony of the Ethnic Cultures and To
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Travel Tips in Sanya

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　　1Tian Cheng Huo Cang: This is one of the biggest supermarkets at Sanya, the opposite side is Tian Cheng Mall. You can take Bus No.202 and take off at the stop named Tian Cheng station, then walk forward the north, the supermarket is on the west side. You can have many choices in this supermarket and the price is quite reasonable. It is quite easy to find it. 　　 　　2.Wan Fu Long Supermarket: You can take Bus No. 202 and take off at the stop named Sanya Station. You move forward the south, and the supermarket is on your east side. 　　 　　Second, Market 　 　1.The Premiere Market: In fact it is quite similar to our local bazaar. It is a little bit noisy and disordered. You can buy fresh fruits, vegetables and seafoods, however, there is a bad customs, and the local vendors do not obey the selling regulation. There spring balances are not accurately at all. 　　 　　2.Hai Hua Road: It is a voluntary market organized by local vendors. It is not that famous, but there is a sidewalk snack booth arou
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The Best Pizza in Shanghai

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BEST OF SHANGHAI: "One man"s opinion" My girlfriend thought we moved into our new apartment last June because it was walking distance from the Huangpi Nan Lu subway station and our gym. That"s what she thought. The real reason I thought the location was prime? Its proximity to pizza  the best damn pizza in Shanghai. I like pizza. A lot. And this Best of Shanghai entry is easy to write. It"s no contest. Da Marco on Yandang Lu has the best pizza in the city. I"ve never been so sure of anything in my life. (Well, except when the Yankees were up three games to none over the Red Sox in this year"s American League Championship Series. Wait a minute  that doesn"t really help my case.) Tastes in pizza  like all of these  best of topics  are very subjective. If you grew up near Chicago, you probably like a thick crust. If you grew up near New York, thin is your thing. If you grew up in Shanghai, I am sorry  your country"s pizza is appalling. A
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Specialty Streets in Shanghai(2)

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New Jiangyin Road Bird And Flower Market Traffic: Public buses 20, 37, 23 and 109 Jiangyin Road Flower and Bird Market is the largest of its kind in Shanghai. In a 200-m long street are set up some hundred simple stands or stalls dealing in flowers or birds. During the busy seasons of spring and autumn there are more than 300 stalls. Here, you will find all kinds of ornamental fish, flowers, birds, insects and grass. Many flower and bird lovers gather here to choose their pets or fake a walk here to exchange information or discuss on their interests. It has become a must for all Shanghai flower and bird lovers. Jiangyin Road Flower and Bird Market was moved from Jiangyin Road to huangjiaque Road in Dec. 2001. New Railway Station Ever Bright City Traffic: No 1 Subway Shanghai Railway Station Stop and public buses 13,18,115,95 and 104 New Railway Station Ever Bright City is a newly developed commercial city with Shanghai Railway Station as the center.It is still under construction. The E
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Specialty Streets in Shanghai(1)

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Flower Market at Gubei On Sunday,when we were on a tour in the Hongqiao Economic Development Zone,we saw many cheerful people walk by with flowers or pet birds.Later we were told there is a large flower market nearby.We decided to go and have a look at it. The flower market is at 1778 Hongqiao Road in the upscale Gubei residential area.At the beginning of the market is a colorfully-adorned archway in ancient Chinese style. We ran into the general manager of the flower market,Xiao Yun,who volunteered to be our tour guide.Xiao told us that the Gubei flower market is the largest in Shanghai,with about 20,000 square meters of business area.In the 3,000-square-meter indoor bazaar,there are 250 florist outlets. It is not merely a flower market.Besides a wide spectrum of flowers,we saw pet birds,handicrafts,antiques and furniture of Ming-and Qing Dynasty. The layout of the market looks unique.Artisans were called in from Anji of Zhejiang Province,the known "home of bamboo,to decorate the
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Table Manners

　　Of course, the main difference on the Chinese dinner table is chopsticks instead of knife and fork, but that’s only superficial. Besides, in decent restaurants, you can always ask for a pair of knife and fork, if you find the chopsticks not helpful enough. The real difference is that in the West, you have your own plate of food, while in China the dishes are placed on the table and everyone shares. If you are being treated to a formal dinner and particularly if the host thinks you’re in the country for the first time, he will do the best to give you a taste of many different types of dishes. 　　The meal usually begins with a set of at least four cold dishes, to be followed by the main courses of hot meat and vegetable dishes. Soup then will be served (unless in Guangdong style restaurants) to be followed by staple food ranging from rice, noodles to dumplings. If you wish to have your rice to go with other dishes, you should say so in good time, for most of the Chinese choose to have t
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