Category: Destinations

Qingdao is located on the southeastern coast of the Shandong Peninsula. It is the pearl of the Yellow Sea, the classic of architecture of all nations, the famous city where beer is fragrant, and the hot spot for opening to the outside world.

The most beautiful scenery in Qingdao is on the sea far away from land, which can be appreciated by standing in front of the yacht string and sitting on the bow of a wooden sampan.

The characteristics of Qingdao are presented in the old streets of the old city in the afterglow of the setting sun, in the mountains and seas filled with sea fog, and the coastline before the onset of wind and rain. You can appreciate the fresh green wisteria of Baihuayuan in early spring, the snowy cherry blossoms in Zhongshan Park in late spring, the goose-yellow ginkgo leaves in Zhongshan Park in autumn and the white peaks of Laoshan in winter.

When you arrive in Qingdao, you cannot miss the first experience by looking for the “red tiles, green trees, blue sea and blue sky” in the first impression. You can enjoy wandering in the exotic atmosphere of the “World Architecture Expo”, enjoy the lingering time next to the century-old church in private, take a cruise across the bright white pagoda on Xiao Qingdao, and have a relax on the May Fourth Square, listen to stories in the birthplace of Tsingtao Beer, and stroll on the delicate and soft golden sand.

Many parks in Qingdao have their own characteristics, and the five most popular parks below are equally exciting. The Signal Hill and Xiaoyushan Park with great location are scenic spots where you can overlook the “red tiles and green trees” of Qingdao; Zhongshan Park, named after the cherry blossoms, is the best place for newcomers to shoot outside; you can pass through Luxun Park when you arrive at the No. 1 Bathing Beach; Taipingjiao Park, which is connected to Ba Da Guan Scenic Area, is a good place for a leisurely stroll.

When you come to Qingdao, you must see the German-style architecture of Qingdao. The charming German-style architecture is really pleasing to the eye. The beautiful red tiles, the rough exterior walls, the exquisite carvings, and the gorgeous glass all silently touch people’s hearts. However, what is even more touching is the vicissitudes and historical rise and fall behind these buildings. They give the buildings a soul and make these cold bricks come alive.

May to October is the best time to travel in Qingdao. July to August is the golden season for swimming and riding waves. At this time, you can experience Qingdao’s customs most. Because the Oktoberfest opens in August, many tourists will gather in Qingdao to enjoy a drink on Midsummer Eve. September gradually enters the autumn season, which coincides with the good seafood season. Crabs, prawns and other seafood are on the market during the season, attracting people to eat. The autumn colors of Ba Da Guan Scenic Area are also very attractive. Standing in the golden sycamore lanes makes you feel like you are in Paris, France.

What is Suzhou? She is a thousand-year-old city with a long history and the most vibrant and dynamic modern city; she is the Jiangnan water village, and the vast and beautiful Taihu Lake; she is a world-class exquisite garden and the traditional dwelling; she is the first mountain Tiger Hill, and the Hanshan Temple; she is Kunqu opera, criticism, silk and Su embroidery.

Suzhou is like a brilliant pearl that is embedded in the fertile soil of the Yangtze River Delta. She is adjacent to Shanghai in the east, Jiaxing and Huzhou in the south, Taihu Lake in the west, and the Yangtze River in the north. Suzhou has an area of ​​8488 square kilometers and an urban area of ​​about 1650 square kilometers.

Suzhou is one of the eight major scenic tourist cities in China, with beautiful lakes and mountains and rich cultural landscapes. There are 538 cultural relics protection units, including 34 at the national level, 85 at the provincial level, and 18 national intangible cultural heritage. The ancient city of thousands of years, ancient towns of water villages, classical gardens and the scenery of Taihu Lake are the biggest features of Suzhou tourism.

The ancient city of Suzhou was built in 514 BC, and it has been more than 2,500 years ago. The ancient city covers an area of 14.2 square kilometers. It is located in the water network. The streets are built along the river and the buildings are built next to the river. Up to now, it has basically maintained the double chessboard pattern of “parallel land and water, adjacent river street”, forming front lanes and back rivers.

Suzhou Garden is the pride of Suzhou people. There are more than 60 well-preserved classical gardens. Among the four famous gardens in China, there are Humble Administrator ’s Garden and Lingering Garden in Suzhou. Humble Administrator ’s Garden, Lingering Garden, Huanxiu Villa, and Net Master, Lion Grove Garden, Garden of Cultivation, Lotus Garden, Pavilion of Surging Waves, Retreat and Reflection Garden are included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO.

The ancient water towns in Suzhou are a model of Jiangnan water towns. Among them, Zhouzhuang, Tongli, Mudu, Jinxi, Jiaozhi, and Fengqiao are typical. These ancient towns retain a large number of Ming and Qing dynasties’ old houses, quaint street markets, long water lanes, winding rivers, clear water and light bridge shadows, and the water village style of “the sedan walks through the door, the boat passes at home” are true portrayals of the ancient water town of Suzhou.

Beijing is the capital of China, and also a very famous and popular attraction for travel, which has attracting numerous tourists from home and aboard coming here for visit. Classic attractions for Beijing tour include Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall, etc. and there are so many things in Being waiting for you to explore.

Before you go to Beijing, here are something you need to know:

About big traffic: Big traffic is the traffic from your local area to Beijing. Now it is very convenient to fly to Beijing by planes, trains, high-speed trains and trains. The trains and airports in all parts of the country are very dense. It is very convenient to buy tickets, and the discount on tickets is also relatively transparent!

About the accommodation: local hotels in Beijing are generally not very large. They are not as big as hotels in small cities. There are many hotel rooms where you can just put two beds and only have aisles. This is a normal phenomenon. The price difference between hotels in different locations in Beijing is very large. The chain hotels in good locations will take 300-400 yuan/night, and they almost catch up with the price of four-star and five-star hotels which are a little far away.

About the Beijing’s transportation: For the Beijing’s local transportation, the subway is the best choice for travel, Beijing taxi is not only expensive but the traffic jam is particularly serious, even during the peak hours of commuting, there is no way to get a car, and the bus transit is troublesome and crowded, so taking the subway is the best way for your tour in Beijing, as there will not be traffic jams and the time controllable. Basically, most of Beijing’s attractions and business districts have subway coverage. Buying a public transportation card will solve all travel problems in Beijing! Therefore, in the choice of hotel, you can choose a hotel in the three-ring area, which is the most convenient and affordable for your trip in Beijing.