Yangtze river cruise
Want something exciting to do for a getaway, try a Yangtze River cruise? The Yangtze River is the largest river in China. The scenery, which one can see while cruising down this river is nothing short of spectacular. Situated at the foothills of the Witch Mountains, this river is facinating. Recently completed in 2009, the Three Gorges Dam is an awesome site. This is the 'world’s largest hydroelectric power plant.' This plant alone has the ability to produce more power than 15 nuclear power plants.
The Chinese know this river as Chang Jiang. It has been used as a major import export for decades. There are several cruise ships, which one can spend time enjoying the setting. An exciting Yangtze River cruise can give one a relaxing experience. There are cruises to fit every budget, including the stars in luxury and the length of time.
Whether you want a stately suite with all the amenities, or a small space, this is a cruise ship to accommodate your needs. There are several ships including the China Dragon, New Century Cruises, President Fleet and Victoria Cruise. These cruise ships are fully air conditioned and navigated by tour guides who know the entire area and have a love for the history of the river. These ships have satellite TV, so that one can still enjoy their favorite shows. Some of the cruise ships are operated by American companies and have all the amenities of the fabulous US cruises.
Enjoy a cabin with a private balcony and an observation window. You can experience style and luxury in some of the 'European style bathrooms'. Feel like a king of queen, when you take your vacation in style with one of the several cruise ships. The mighty Yangtze River has been long known for being a fabulous vacation site, the next time you need a getaway, book a Yangtze River cruise and experience history.
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Anecdotes and Topical Information for the 老外 Laowai in China.
FactorDoing Business in China
If you are considering importing from China - Click Here! for a great Ebook giving you everything you need to know when importing from China
Business Link
China - Britain Business Council
http://www.cbbc.org/
Taxes in China
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxation_in_the_People's_Republic_of_China
Tax System of the People's Republic of China - State Administration of Taxation
http://english.tax861.gov.cn/zgszky/zgszky.htm
China Briefing is a monthly magazine and daily news service about doing business in China
http://www.china-briefing.com/
China VAT and other taxes 2010
http://www.worldwide-tax.com/china/chi_other.asp
Doing business in China - Ministry of Commerce People's Republic of China
http://english.mofcom.gov.cn/aroundchina/index.shtml
A great read and a must if you are considering Doing Business in China -
China Uncovered
Business Link
China - Britain Business Council
http://www.cbbc.org/
Taxes in China
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxation_in_the_People's_Republic_of_China
Tax System of the People's Republic of China - State Administration of Taxation
http://english.tax861.gov.cn/zgszky/zgszky.htm
China Briefing is a monthly magazine and daily news service about doing business in China
http://www.china-briefing.com/
China VAT and other taxes 2010
http://www.worldwide-tax.com/china/chi_other.asp
Doing business in China - Ministry of Commerce People's Republic of China
http://english.mofcom.gov.cn/aroundchina/index.shtml
A great read and a must if you are considering Doing Business in China -
China Uncovered
To quote a famous American Major League Baseball player and manager - Yogi Berra
"The future ain't what it used to be"
This sums up China and Business in China especially, very well...
Chinese mother - Battle Hymn Of The Tiger Mother - Professor Amy Chua
Right or wrong - Good or bad?
This Chinese mother has a method of parenting that hits a western nerve or two.
Battle Hymn Of The Tiger Mother by Professor Amy Chua.
She argues that Western parents are too quick to give in to their children, abandoning them to computer games and television, while Chinese offspring are rigorously drilled by their stronger, more determined mothers until they get every subject right.
Sandra Parsons of the Mail Online said, By all means, demand that your children always do their best. Insist on them learning self-discipline. Refuse to do their homework for them, and never, ever, do their coursework or a school project.
Quite soon you’ll find they’re achieving where they can — but, where they can’t, learning the invaluable lesson that we can’t all be best at everything.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1346308/Amy-Chavs-Battle-Hymn-Tiger-Mother-just-make-cubs-miserable.html#ixzz1DRuFAKNo
Allison Pearson wondered the following in The Daily Telegraph: “Amy Chua’s philosophy of child-rearing may be harsh and not for the fainthearted, but ask yourself this: is it really more cruel than the laissez-faire indifference and babysitting-by-TV which too often passes for parenting these days?
In the Financial Times, Isabel Berwick called the “tiger mother” approach to parenting “the exact opposite of everything that the Western liberal holds dear.”
Other studies indicate that compared to Western parents, Chinese parents spend approximately 10 times as long every day drilling academic activities with their children. By contrast, Western kids are more likely to participate in sports teams.
In a poll on the Wall Street Journal website regarding Chua’s response to readers, two-thirds of respondents said the “Demanding Eastern” parenting model is better than the “Permissive Western” model.
This Chinese mother has a method of parenting that hits a western nerve or two.
Battle Hymn Of The Tiger Mother by Professor Amy Chua.
She argues that Western parents are too quick to give in to their children, abandoning them to computer games and television, while Chinese offspring are rigorously drilled by their stronger, more determined mothers until they get every subject right.
Sandra Parsons of the Mail Online said, By all means, demand that your children always do their best. Insist on them learning self-discipline. Refuse to do their homework for them, and never, ever, do their coursework or a school project.
Quite soon you’ll find they’re achieving where they can — but, where they can’t, learning the invaluable lesson that we can’t all be best at everything.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1346308/Amy-Chavs-Battle-Hymn-Tiger-Mother-just-make-cubs-miserable.html#ixzz1DRuFAKNo
Allison Pearson wondered the following in The Daily Telegraph: “Amy Chua’s philosophy of child-rearing may be harsh and not for the fainthearted, but ask yourself this: is it really more cruel than the laissez-faire indifference and babysitting-by-TV which too often passes for parenting these days?
In the Financial Times, Isabel Berwick called the “tiger mother” approach to parenting “the exact opposite of everything that the Western liberal holds dear.”
Other studies indicate that compared to Western parents, Chinese parents spend approximately 10 times as long every day drilling academic activities with their children. By contrast, Western kids are more likely to participate in sports teams.
In a poll on the Wall Street Journal website regarding Chua’s response to readers, two-thirds of respondents said the “Demanding Eastern” parenting model is better than the “Permissive Western” model.
Green Tea in China
Green Tea is particularly popular in Asia in countries such as China and Japan.
Green tea has a long Chinese history.
It is said that Green Tea was discovered over 5000 years ago in China.
There are 2 legends surrounding this discovery.
The first, a man accidentally tasted the juice from a tea plant leaf, he liked the flavour and thought it was a healthy drink. He then mixed the leaf juice with water to create a drink. The beginnings of a Chinese green tea drink
The second legend states that blossom from a tea plant fell into an Emperors cup of hot water accidentally one day, after he always added the tea blossom to his drink.
For a long time the only type of tea drunk was Green Tea.
Being simple to make aided its popularity and by many it was seen as a refreshing tonic.
The “Cha Jing” or “Tea Classic” books were written somewhere around 600AD by Lu Yu and are considered 'The tea manual' – explaining how to make perfect tea and when to drink it.
Later (sometime around the 1600’s) came different types of green tea Confusing to some, Black Tea which is fermented Green Tea and Oolong which is partly fermented.
Japanese monks travelling to China often returned with tea.
It is said that the Japanese turned drinking tea into a ritual and in both China and Japan they take very special care with the presentation of the tea – in an almost artistic manner.
Green tea has a long Chinese history.
It is said that Green Tea was discovered over 5000 years ago in China.
There are 2 legends surrounding this discovery.
The first, a man accidentally tasted the juice from a tea plant leaf, he liked the flavour and thought it was a healthy drink. He then mixed the leaf juice with water to create a drink. The beginnings of a Chinese green tea drink
For a long time the only type of tea drunk was Green Tea.
Being simple to make aided its popularity and by many it was seen as a refreshing tonic.
The “Cha Jing” or “Tea Classic” books were written somewhere around 600AD by Lu Yu and are considered 'The tea manual' – explaining how to make perfect tea and when to drink it.
Later (sometime around the 1600’s) came different types of green tea Confusing to some, Black Tea which is fermented Green Tea and Oolong which is partly fermented.
Japanese monks travelling to China often returned with tea.
It is said that the Japanese turned drinking tea into a ritual and in both China and Japan they take very special care with the presentation of the tea – in an almost artistic manner.
China electric bike - Urban electric bikes
The new standards for electric bikes that came in 2010 which say an urban electric bike heavier than 40 kg's and capable of a speed more than 20 kilometers an hour will be subject to the laws and regulations applying to motor vehicles has caused annoyance to both riders and manufactures.
Referred to as the 20-40 standard. That means any electric bike heavier or faster than these limits will require a rider to get a license and insurance.
Most here in China will argue, I bought an electric bike for convenience, why do I need to register, license and insure my electric bike?
Apparently, with the new electric bicycle rules comes a bonus.
Those bikes that are legally registered will be able to use motorways.
Although to my mind, that can only be described as foolhardy and dangerous.
E-bike manufacturers admit that most bikes already weigh over the 40 kg limit and can travel faster than 20 kilometers an hour.
They say, the new rules will impact on their business and they expect demand will fall.
Not much sign of that. China now has over 2000 electric bike manufacturers, all complaining that they will lose business.
Add to this, once a bike is considered over the regulated size and speed limit. the Chinese electric bike manufacturer falls into the Chinese motor vehicle manufacturers grouping and then must show they have more than 100 million yuan in fixed assets and 80 million yuan of capital. I cannot see too many of them, either adhering to the law or loosing too much sleep over the ramifications.
They will just go on their merry way until...One day...
Referred to as the 20-40 standard. That means any electric bike heavier or faster than these limits will require a rider to get a license and insurance.
Most here in China will argue, I bought an electric bike for convenience, why do I need to register, license and insure my electric bike?
Those bikes that are legally registered will be able to use motorways.
Although to my mind, that can only be described as foolhardy and dangerous.
E-bike manufacturers admit that most bikes already weigh over the 40 kg limit and can travel faster than 20 kilometers an hour.
They say, the new rules will impact on their business and they expect demand will fall.
Not much sign of that. China now has over 2000 electric bike manufacturers, all complaining that they will lose business.
Add to this, once a bike is considered over the regulated size and speed limit. the Chinese electric bike manufacturer falls into the Chinese motor vehicle manufacturers grouping and then must show they have more than 100 million yuan in fixed assets and 80 million yuan of capital. I cannot see too many of them, either adhering to the law or loosing too much sleep over the ramifications.
They will just go on their merry way until...One day...
Nanning China Green or Grey City?
Is it the weather or is it the pollution or is it just me without those wretched rose tinted glasses on?
One things for sure, it ain't what it used to be.
This is a question now being asked by many here in what once was a GREEN city
.
Still a shade of green at ground level, if you scrape the dust and grime off first - but far from green in the skies above.
The dust appears to be everywhere. Is it the extensive ongoing construction work or just dirty air blowing in from elsewhere or just another, newer Grey City in China.
No matter how often you clean within hours another layer of dust appears.
Keep your doors and windows shut they tell you - That might suit a Chinese rabbit but not me, I like to have air flow through a living area - Perhaps China for me is wearing a bit thin...One wonders what the summer has in store - Can you imagine it Hot, sultry, dirty and air less.
This picture taken around 9am 3rd April 2011 and that is not a heat haze...
No doubt, this winter has dragged on, perhaps 4/5 months or more - Dull, dreary, often cold and most certainly, dirtier and dustier than ever before.
One things for sure, it ain't what it used to be.
This is a question now being asked by many here in what once was a GREEN city
.Still a shade of green at ground level, if you scrape the dust and grime off first - but far from green in the skies above.
The dust appears to be everywhere. Is it the extensive ongoing construction work or just dirty air blowing in from elsewhere or just another, newer Grey City in China.
No matter how often you clean within hours another layer of dust appears.
Keep your doors and windows shut they tell you - That might suit a Chinese rabbit but not me, I like to have air flow through a living area - Perhaps China for me is wearing a bit thin...One wonders what the summer has in store - Can you imagine it Hot, sultry, dirty and air less.
This picture taken around 9am 3rd April 2011 and that is not a heat haze...
No doubt, this winter has dragged on, perhaps 4/5 months or more - Dull, dreary, often cold and most certainly, dirtier and dustier than ever before.
Not just me saying this, talk to the native Nanningers, see what they are saying online, never have they known Nanning to be so dirty, dusty and grey skyed for so long.
Is Nanning now a true Chinese city? - with all that comes with it.
Maybe it's time for me to call it a day and move on to greener pastures...
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Is Nanning now a true Chinese city? - with all that comes with it.
Maybe it's time for me to call it a day and move on to greener pastures...
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Li Ning Sports Center Nanning Guangxi China
Li Ning
Located in the new Nanning Business District - South Fengling Road.
The Nanning Li Ning Sports Center - It is now open.
Apparently the largest Sports Park for public welfare in China.
Located in the new Nanning Business District - South Fengling Road.
The Nanning Li Ning Sports Center - It is now open.
Apparently the largest Sports Park for public welfare in China.
Now open 2011
Ricky Gervais Brings AN IDIOT ABROAD to Science Channel
Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant - An Idiot Abroad 
In AN IDIOT ABROAD, Gervais and Merchant surprise their close friend - and close-minded curmudgeon - Karl Pilkington with a forced trip around the globe to visit the Seven Wonders of the World. This jet-setting adventure would be a dream come true for most, but it is a nightmare for Pilkington, who has no interest at all in ever leaving his comfort zone in the UK.
Despite his resistance, however, he's shipped to exotic locales, including the Great Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Wall of China, and the Taj Mahal. His assignment at each destination is to learn the history of each Wonder of the World and immerse himself in the local customs. Will Pilkington, whom Ricky calls "the real-life Homer Simpson," broaden his perspective or trigger an international incident?
http://science.discovery.com/tv/an-idiot-abroad/
Another trailer video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o2Ee2l6nro
In AN IDIOT ABROAD, Gervais and Merchant surprise their close friend - and close-minded curmudgeon - Karl Pilkington with a forced trip around the globe to visit the Seven Wonders of the World. This jet-setting adventure would be a dream come true for most, but it is a nightmare for Pilkington, who has no interest at all in ever leaving his comfort zone in the UK.
Despite his resistance, however, he's shipped to exotic locales, including the Great Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Wall of China, and the Taj Mahal. His assignment at each destination is to learn the history of each Wonder of the World and immerse himself in the local customs. Will Pilkington, whom Ricky calls "the real-life Homer Simpson," broaden his perspective or trigger an international incident?
http://science.discovery.com/tv/an-idiot-abroad/
Another trailer video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o2Ee2l6nro
Getting tougher on foreign property investment in China Guangxi Nanning
UPDATE
Beijing is set to order China's second and third-tier cities sell only one homes to buyers, in an expanded effort to curtail housing hoarding and profiteering and rein in steep rises in property prices.
A top official from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development was reported as saying that cities including Qidao, in East China's Shandong province, Xi'an in Northwest China's Shaanxi province, and Nanning, in southwestern China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region will be included in the government's new plan to curb property bubbles from growing in the country.
Source: People's Daily http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7269847.html
Buying a property in China may be getting a little more difficult for the foreigner.
China is tightening regulation on foreign investment in the real estate sector to crack down on speculation, according to a statement from the China Ministry of Commerce
in December 2010.
The ministry urges local authorities to increase checks and supervision on property investment that involved foreign investors and strengthen risk controls on the sector, said the statement posted on the MOC website.
Source: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2010-12/24/content_11747879.htm
China will enhance the regulation of foreign institutions' investment in the country's property market and home purchases by non-Chinese citizens, as part of its efforts to curb the inflow of hot money and continue tightening of the real estate sector, a senior official said.
Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Jiang Weixin said at a national conference that China will crack down on speculative home purchases and curb excessive growth in property prices next year.
The government will also strengthen the implementation of tightening measures unveiled in 2010.
The country has rolled out a string of tightening measures to cool the market, including suspending mortgages for third-home purchases, speeding up trials of property taxes, raising down-payment requirements for first-time home buyers and only allowing foreign citizens living in China to buy one home for their own use, which have "helped contain speculative demand to some extent", Jiang said.
Source: http://www.asianewsnet.net/home/news.php?id=16488
Both property sales and prices are on the rise, according to a real estate research institute of China's Soufun Holdings.
The average price of housing in 100 Chinese cities rose 0.82 percent to 8,487 yuan (US$1,274) per square meter in November month-on-month, while the price in eight major cities including Beijing and Shanghai during the same period increased 0.41 percent to 15,407 yuan (US$2,313) per square meter, according to the institute's statistics.
The two reasons behind the rising property prices are increasing inflation pressure and foreign capital entering China on expectations that the yuan will appreciate, Yang Hongxu, a researcher with the Shanghai-based E-house China Research and Development Institute, said.
Source: http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?cid=1202&MainCatID=12&id=20101224000018
Beijing is set to order China's second and third-tier cities sell only one homes to buyers, in an expanded effort to curtail housing hoarding and profiteering and rein in steep rises in property prices.
A top official from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development was reported as saying that cities including Qidao, in East China's Shandong province, Xi'an in Northwest China's Shaanxi province, and Nanning, in southwestern China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region will be included in the government's new plan to curb property bubbles from growing in the country.
Source: People's Daily http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7269847.html
Buying a property in China may be getting a little more difficult for the foreigner.
China is tightening regulation on foreign investment in the real estate sector to crack down on speculation, according to a statement from the China Ministry of Commerce
in December 2010.The ministry urges local authorities to increase checks and supervision on property investment that involved foreign investors and strengthen risk controls on the sector, said the statement posted on the MOC website.
Source: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2010-12/24/content_11747879.htm
Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Jiang Weixin said at a national conference that China will crack down on speculative home purchases and curb excessive growth in property prices next year.
The government will also strengthen the implementation of tightening measures unveiled in 2010.
The country has rolled out a string of tightening measures to cool the market, including suspending mortgages for third-home purchases, speeding up trials of property taxes, raising down-payment requirements for first-time home buyers and only allowing foreign citizens living in China to buy one home for their own use, which have "helped contain speculative demand to some extent", Jiang said.
Source: http://www.asianewsnet.net/home/news.php?id=16488
The average price of housing in 100 Chinese cities rose 0.82 percent to 8,487 yuan (US$1,274) per square meter in November month-on-month, while the price in eight major cities including Beijing and Shanghai during the same period increased 0.41 percent to 15,407 yuan (US$2,313) per square meter, according to the institute's statistics.
The two reasons behind the rising property prices are increasing inflation pressure and foreign capital entering China on expectations that the yuan will appreciate, Yang Hongxu, a researcher with the Shanghai-based E-house China Research and Development Institute, said.
Source: http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?cid=1202&MainCatID=12&id=20101224000018
English teachers in Nanning - Enlightenment - Changing Paradigms
It was my view some years back that, the English language teaching standard offered by westerners in Nanning was inadequate and sadly lacking - Good news, late 2010, my view is changing...
The overall standard of the English language teaching westerner in Nanning Guangxi China has, most definitely, improved these past four years, not necessarily because the original ones have changed in any way but most certainly because the newer entrants into this field have considerably more technical ability and educational nous...O.K.
I recently met up with several newcomers into China with the sole purpose of teaching English as a second language to the ever enthusiastic Chinese kids.
Sadly though, not teaching in Nanning but in other cities.
I was encouraged to find that not only were they very well qualified (all possessing teaching degrees), they also had that enthusiasm that is so important for teaching.
Perhaps we are now seeing a shift away from the previous 'Pretend Western English Teachers, teaching English in China for all the wrong reasons', to a younger, enthusiastic, dedicated, better qualified and overall, more competent influx.
China will, undoubtedly benefit from this.
I agree with Sir Ken Robinson
when he said, "People do their best, when they do the thing they love, when they are in their element".
Sir Ken Robinson the creativity expert - How do we make change happen in education and how do we make it last?
The overall standard of the English language teaching westerner in Nanning Guangxi China has, most definitely, improved these past four years, not necessarily because the original ones have changed in any way but most certainly because the newer entrants into this field have considerably more technical ability and educational nous...O.K.
I recently met up with several newcomers into China with the sole purpose of teaching English as a second language to the ever enthusiastic Chinese kids.
Sadly though, not teaching in Nanning but in other cities.
I was encouraged to find that not only were they very well qualified (all possessing teaching degrees), they also had that enthusiasm that is so important for teaching.
Perhaps we are now seeing a shift away from the previous 'Pretend Western English Teachers, teaching English in China for all the wrong reasons', to a younger, enthusiastic, dedicated, better qualified and overall, more competent influx.
China will, undoubtedly benefit from this.
I agree with Sir Ken Robinson
when he said, "People do their best, when they do the thing they love, when they are in their element". Sir Ken Robinson the creativity expert - How do we make change happen in education and how do we make it last?
The Window of the World 世界之窗 Shenzhen China
A marvellous educational Theme Park - Window of the World in China
Spend a day travelling all over the World.
The Window of the World (Chinese: 世界之窗; pinyin: Shìjiè zhī Chuāng; alternatively 小人国) is a theme park located in the western part of the city of Shenzhen in the People's Republic of China
. It has about 130 reproductions of some of the most famous tourist attractions in the world squeezed into 48 hectares (480,000 square meters). The 108 meter (354 ft) tall Eiffel Tower dominates the skyline and the sight of the Pyramids and the Taj Mahal all in proximity to each other are all part of the appeal of this theme park.
Pictures and text above courtesy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Window_of_the_World
The last time I was here was in 1999 and by all accounts things have much improved.
There is plenty to do and see both daytime and evening.
Daytime is spent visiting the various regions of the world each displaying iconic structures. Including Thai Royal Palace, North Korea and Japanese palaces, Eiffel Tower, Venice, Leaning Tower of Pisa, The Acropolis, Notre Dame, London Iron Bridge, The Russian Winter Palace, A Dutch Windmill, The Colosseum, Roman Holiday Square.
The Eiffel Tower is prominent from anywhere within the complex owing to it's height, built on a scale of 1:3 you are able to access the tower and climb to the top although additional charges apply.
In December, Santa Claus welcomes the New Year.
There are also many user activities available, some chargeable, navigating the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, follow the ways of North American Indians and learn to hunt prey in the lush woods, traverse the primitive tropical forest in a cable car and an indoor piste to ski.
Transportation to Shenzhen Window of the World:
Starting from the railway station: take Tour Bus Line 1 (fare 2 yuan), Bus 101 (2 yuan fare).
From the Airport: take Bus 327 directly to the Window of the World
Other pass-by buses: 21, 26, 105, 113, 201, 204, 209, 210, 222, 223, 230, 232, 233, 234, 301, 310-315, or 311.
Shenzhen Metro : Take Line 1 to get off at “the Window of the World” station, then get out of the station from “I Exit” or “J Exit”.
From Guangzhou East Railway Station you exit at Lo Wu train station then take the subway straight to the The Window of the World. It takes around one hour.
About the same from Hong Kong( depending on immigration control)
Shenzhen Window of the World Open Time: 9:00 am-22: 30pm
Shenzhen Window of the World Tickets:
Full fare ticket: 140 yuan / person
Half fare ticket: only for children of 1.1-1.4 m in height, and senior people at an age of 65-69 years old, and third-class disabled veterans.
Free ticket: for children under 1.1 meters tall; senior people over 70 years old, and second-class or above disabled veterans.
The Window of the World 世界之窗 Shenzhen China
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Spend a day travelling all over the World.
The Window of the World (Chinese: 世界之窗; pinyin: Shìjiè zhī Chuāng; alternatively 小人国) is a theme park located in the western part of the city of Shenzhen in the People's Republic of China
. It has about 130 reproductions of some of the most famous tourist attractions in the world squeezed into 48 hectares (480,000 square meters). The 108 meter (354 ft) tall Eiffel Tower dominates the skyline and the sight of the Pyramids and the Taj Mahal all in proximity to each other are all part of the appeal of this theme park.
The last time I was here was in 1999 and by all accounts things have much improved.
There is plenty to do and see both daytime and evening.
Daytime is spent visiting the various regions of the world each displaying iconic structures. Including Thai Royal Palace, North Korea and Japanese palaces, Eiffel Tower, Venice, Leaning Tower of Pisa, The Acropolis, Notre Dame, London Iron Bridge, The Russian Winter Palace, A Dutch Windmill, The Colosseum, Roman Holiday Square.
The Eiffel Tower is prominent from anywhere within the complex owing to it's height, built on a scale of 1:3 you are able to access the tower and climb to the top although additional charges apply.
In addition, there are also pyramids and the Sphinx, Niagara Falls all in miniature.
Various displays and shows throughout the year are also on show. These additional events are chargeable and you will need to in some cases book in advance.
In the summer holiday, the International Beer Festival is a big tourist attraction. In December, Santa Claus welcomes the New Year.
There are also many user activities available, some chargeable, navigating the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, follow the ways of North American Indians and learn to hunt prey in the lush woods, traverse the primitive tropical forest in a cable car and an indoor piste to ski.
Transportation to Shenzhen Window of the World:
Starting from the railway station: take Tour Bus Line 1 (fare 2 yuan), Bus 101 (2 yuan fare).
From the Airport: take Bus 327 directly to the Window of the World
Other pass-by buses: 21, 26, 105, 113, 201, 204, 209, 210, 222, 223, 230, 232, 233, 234, 301, 310-315, or 311.
Shenzhen Metro : Take Line 1 to get off at “the Window of the World” station, then get out of the station from “I Exit” or “J Exit”.
From Guangzhou East Railway Station you exit at Lo Wu train station then take the subway straight to the The Window of the World. It takes around one hour.
About the same from Hong Kong( depending on immigration control)
Shenzhen Window of the World Open Time: 9:00 am-22: 30pm
Shenzhen Window of the World Tickets:
Full fare ticket: 140 yuan / person
Half fare ticket: only for children of 1.1-1.4 m in height, and senior people at an age of 65-69 years old, and third-class disabled veterans.
Free ticket: for children under 1.1 meters tall; senior people over 70 years old, and second-class or above disabled veterans.
The Window of the World 世界之窗 Shenzhen China
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Chao Chow and Swatow Railway - Early trains in China
The ChaoChow–Swatow Railway or "Chao-Shan" railway was a privately financed and constructed standard gauge railway which ran between Chao Chow (pinyin: Chaochou, 潮州) and Swatow (pinyin: Shantou, traditional Chinese: 汕頭, simplified Chinese: 汕头) in Guangdong Province 
between 1906 and 1939.It's also the first line entirely financed and managed by Chinese merchants.
between 1906 and 1939.It's also the first line entirely financed and managed by Chinese merchants.
The railway’s senior operations staff, including the drivers and guards, were all Japanese employees, with Chinese staff engaged on less important functions. This situation endured until the railway was eventually taken over by Chinese National Railways in the 1920s. The railway company imported three 2-6-2 tank locomotives from the American Locomotive Company (Brooks plant) and 24 carriages of corridor plan were manufactured in Japan.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chao_Chow_and_Swatow_RailwayThe history of rail transport in China began with foreign assistance. Since then, it has made advances with domestic and foreign technology.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_rail_transport_in_China
The Best Immigration Information Forum on the web - China related
This has just got to be the best Forum for anyone looking for information on immigration to and from China 
and with just about 5000 members and most online over 400. You will find what you are looking for.
And it's available - none of this members only nonsense.
U.S. Immigration for Chinese Loved Ones
http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php
and with just about 5000 members and most online over 400. You will find what you are looking for. And it's available - none of this members only nonsense.
U.S. Immigration for Chinese Loved Ones
http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php
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