Where the World Meets China

Want a panorama of China? In this tour to Mt. Everest you will find out China has more than one amazing aspect.
A Traditional China You can learn about the history of China through the visit of Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Great Wall. In Yuyuan Garden you can appreciate the garden art and have a taste of scholars’ lives in ancient China.
A Modern China Through the Olympic heritage like Bird’s Nest Olympic stadium, Water Cube natatorium in Beijing or the Bund and Nanjing Road in Shanghai, you will have a vivid image about what a fast-developing China really looks like.
A Legendary China Tibetan culture, a culture full of legends, is quite different from the one of eastern coastal China. If you are fascinated about the mysterious religion atmosphere in Tibet, you cannot miss Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace and Tashilunpo Monastery. Each of them has an important status in religious history of Tibet. Tibet also possesses magnificent natural sceneries. The tranquil and limpid Yamdork Lake will make you feel peaceful and at ease.
On the contrary, the breath-taking beauty of Mt. Everest will give you a strong sense of achievement. The trip to the Mt. Everest base camp is the climax part of this tour. Along the way to the base camp, you are companied with the sceneries of snow mountains and glacier valleys. When you arrive at the base camp with the altitude above 5200, you will enjoy a view less people have seen: the pyramid-shape Mt. Everest covered with white snow, beautiful sunset of Everest, the brightest ever galaxy you never seen and etc. Such unforgettable experience is worth your try.
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Tibet, a sacred land on the roof of the world, is a long-lasting legend awaiting people around the world to explore. Before you hit on the road to Tibet, you may have as many doubts as expectations. The following three reasons will convince you that it is worth your sweat to have a Mt. Everest Tour.
1. Geographic Wonders With various landforms in Tibet, you will be amazed at these masterpieces of the creator. Along the lakeshore of Yamdrok, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, you will not only enjoy a pure and peaceful lake view, but also have the chance to watch flocks of migration birds. At the foot of Karola Glacier, you can embrace this spectacular white world. If weather permits, the magnificent glacier will glisten under the bright sun. When heading to the Mt. Everest base camp, you are already above the altitude of 5200 meters. At the base camp, you will have the best view of pyramid-shape Mt. Everest, the stunning bright galaxy in the night and glacier valleys nearby.
2. Mysterious Religion Tibet will never let you down in your pursuit of peace and purification. The Potala Palace, the most famous castle-style complex in Tibet, is a holy palace for every Tibet traveler. Here you can appreciate the magnificent architecture, religious wall paintings and Buddhist statues, or just pray with the Lama’s chanting of sutras. The Kumbum temple has the largest stupa in Tibet with a history dating tracing back to 1427. It is the landmark of Gyantse, and you can recognize its golden doom and white tower body in distance. Jakhang Temple, the oldest temple in Lhasa, is recognized as the religious center of Tibet. Surrounded by the smell of yak butter, you will be immersed in a spiritual experience of purification along with the other pilgrim in Tibet. Tashilhunpo Monastery, one of the four main monasteries, stretches out on the southern slope of the mountain in Shigatse. Here you can see the world’s largest glided Qamba Buddha bronze statue, refined religious murals and other precious cultural relics.
3. Exotic Local Culture Except the sightseeing mentioned above, you should also not miss the experience of Tibetan culture. No choice is better than a free walk in a lively market for you to live like a local. The Barkhor Bazaar is the most famous marketplace in Lhasa. Here you can buy the local handcrafts, try Tibetan cuisines and have a nice talk with the friendly Tibetan people. Out of Lhasa, you can also explore the local culture in the vintage towns like Gyantse or Shigatse.
No matter whom you are, whether a traveler, a photographer, or a Buddhist, you can always find a proper place on this amazing land, Tibet. The stunning sceneries and the optimistic, devoted Tibetan people will not only free you from routine life but also give you ultimate spiritual satisfaction.
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2016 is China –US Tourism Year, to promote friendship between Chinese and American people, China Youth newspaper, China CYTS Group and China CYTS Tourism Holding Co., ltd. jointly launched the China – US Tourism Year Culture Exchange Moments Awarded story collection campaign.

China Youth will set up special column to publicize good stories from January 19th to December 31st 2016.

A. Host Bodies

China Youth Publishing House, China CYTS Group, China CYTS Tours Holding Co., Ltd.

B. Requirement

1. Anyone interested in writing on culture exchanges between China and America may participate in this campaign.

2. Articles must be based on true story and reflect heart-felt sensations of culture element and friendship. Stories may focus on (but not limited to) the following aspects:

Witness: witnesses of small moments in China-America interaction, small events that reflect great meanings.

Observation: observation in the cultural differences and similarities of Chinese and American people.

Life style: observation and thinking of different life style of Chinese and American people.

Travel: stories of sensational moments during travel.

Dreams: dreams can change the world, write an article on how Chinese dream and American dream changed individuals and societies.

Articles are limited under 1000 words, please attach biography of author in 50 words.

3. Please submit article to [email protected] and specify: China – US Story Collection. Please also provide name, contact information, ID number, address and post code of author.

China Youth and CYTS aoyou.com also jointly set up public QQ account for authors for Q&A, account number: 348460764

4. Article collection period is open from January 12th to December 12st. Time of submission is according to the e-mail sending time.

5. Prizes include:

Organizers invite experts as judge team. Final awards will be given according to judge team nomination and online votes. CYTS aoyou.com will provide the following prizes

First Place: 1 award, 7-night-10-day independent travel package to US west coast (worth RMB10,000)

Second Place: 4 awards, Round trip air tickets Beijing – Los Angeles – Beijing (worth RMB8,000)

Third Place: 10 awards, 1 night stay in 5-star hotel in Los Angeles (worth RMB2,000)

Participation awards: RMB199 discount coupon of aoyou.com for any tour product to USA.

6. Other benefits

（1）Once published, authors enjoy China Youth right of paternity and remuneration.

（2）Organizers will edit corpus for all published articles and will present 5 pieces to each author, no further remuneration will be given to authors.

（3）Selected authors will be invited to participate in seminar by organizers.

（4）All participant will enjoy priority in participation of tourism culture exchange activities organized by CYTS aoyou.com.

C. Statement

1. All articles must be original. Participants assume all responsibilities regarding copy right issues.

2. Copyright of all articles, from the moment of submission on forth, will be deemed as being fully transferred to organizers, i.e. China Youth (China Youth Online) and China CYTS Tours Holding Co., Ltd. (Aoyou.com). Organizers have right to edit, publish and distribute articles on their own platforms.

3. Organizers reserve rights of final interpretation of terms and conditions of this campaign.

Have the traveling bug and love it? What’s your traveler IQ? Are you a seasoned world traveler? How versed are you in local knowledge about your own hometown?

In honor of the upcoming World Tourism Development Forum, we at China Travel Depot are looking for travel quiz creators. We invite you to create a unique quiz about your hometown mentioning any or all of the following topics: geography, local culture &customs, landmarks, local holidays, etc.

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Yichang Overview
Yichang City is located at the west of China's Hubei Province, where the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze River are divided. Yichang has been defined as a distributing center, an important trading port and a transportation hub along the Yangtze river linking west Hubei and east Sichuan since ancient times. For a very long time, it has been renown as "Gateway to the Three Gorges". Today, as well as a cultural and tourist city in China, Yichang remains a brisk river port of China, controlling the access to Chongqing City to its southwest.

When talking about Yichang, you may have no idea. In fact, it is an ancient city with the history of more than two thousand years. What’s more, the well-known Three Gorges is located there.

Arrival in Yichang City
We first arrived at Three Gorges airport. It is very small, and the departure hall and the arrival hall are on the first floor. It takes within one hour from airport to downtown. In the evening, we went to CBD shopping mall in Yichang, and indeed it is the most crowded area in this city.

Tips for Wuhan Snacks
Wuhan snacks are so well known that it cannot be said one has been to Wuhan without tasting Wuhan snacks.
There are many snack streets in Wuhan, among which Hubuxiang is most not forget to taste hot-and-dry noodles, which is a must for local people in one day. Usually they eat it as breakfast. What’s more, it’s worth tasting three delicacies wrapped in tofu skin, made of tofu skin, with shrimp, mushroon and pork in it.
Another famous road is Jingwu Road, the birthplace of Jingwu duck neck. It tastes spicy but delicious. Apart from that, you could also have a taste of duck web and duck wing.

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Mulan Great Lake Firefly Night
Do you remember the time playing with fireflies in summer night? Would you regret that time has passed and you are no longer a child? Luckily, you could meet fireflies again in Mulan Great Lake. Until late September, you could see fireflies there every Friday and Saturday night, just like in fairy land.
Since it is in mountain area, remember to bring clothes because it may be a little cold at night. The scene of fireflies flying around is not only romantic but also fantastic. You will cherish and keep in mind the person you spent night with there.
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