As the only coastal city in West China, Beihai is situated in the southernmost part of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region with Beibu Gulf as neighbor, measuring 20 kilometers long from east to west and 11 kilometers wide from north to south, which was the starting port along ancient marine silk road, and it’s celebrated all over the world as a recreation site now.

South China Sea

Small as it is in size, Beihai is rich in natural scenic spots and cultural heritages, highlighted by Sea Window, Silver Beach and Beihai Old Street.

Beihai Sea Window

With an area of 18,100 square meters, Beihai Sea Window is the highlight of Beihai marine culture, which is composed of 16 themed attractions, including Mysterious Sea, Ancient Sea, Time Tunnel, Coral Sea, the Remotest Site of Sea, Fantastic Sea, Sea Resource Hall, Marine Silk Road, Zhenghe’s Travelling to the West, Great Geographical Discovery, Undersea World, Coastal Landscape, Mangrove Forest Ecological Zone, Seashell Culture, South China Pearl Culture and 4D Dynamic Cinema. The sea landscapes are fully showcased by employing acoustic and opto-electronic technology in Beihai Sea Window, making it a comprehensive marine museum that perfectly combines culture, art, high-tech and health-preserving with tourism as one. Beihai Sea Window plays a more and more important role in leading marine fashion, exploring mystery of the sea and disseminating marine culture to the world.

Beihai Silver Beach

As one of the top 35 attractions in China and the most celebrated beach in Beihai, Silver Beach Scenic Area stretches for 24 kilometers from east to west, which is well-known for its smooth beach, white sands, clear water and soft waves as well as free-from pollution and sharks, and it’s titled “the First Beach in the World” by visitors.

Beihai Old Street

Beihai Old Street dates back to the middle of 19th century and generally refers to Zhongshan Road and Zhuhai Road, where a number of western-style architecture clusters have been successively built by accompany of old Chinese-style buildings, and it fully incorporates western culture into the traditional Chinese culture. On Beihai Old Street display various kinds of baubles featured local flavor are available, including pearl ornaments, shell ornaments, crocodile products and herbal medicines.

In addition, it is wonderful to watch the shining stars by the seaside in a dark night during your Beihai travel, and you’ll doubt that you were in a wonderland while listening to the whispering of sea waves.

Author: Yang Qingwei

Have been sojourned in Guilin as a visitor for almost three years, I’ve discovered its changing beauty in different seasons, and what impresses me most is the Li River in misty rain, which really touches me a lot and stimulates me to go after some beautiful things in my life.

Guilin Scenery in Mistry Rain

The winter in Guilin is very different from that in North China, which is characterized by humid and windy. Of course, the unexpected rain is very common in Guilin during winter owing to its mountainous topography, so don’t bother to complain. Actually, you’ll find that the air is much fresher and the mountains are lovelier in Guilin than ever in a rainy morning, and Guilin is much more charming when it takes shower in the rain, just like a veiled shy lady opening its full arms to welcome visitors from all over the world.

Guilin in Misty Rain

I used to get up early in the morning on weekends, especially in a rainy day, and then I just walk to Jiefang Bridge with an umbrella in hands, watching the busy people passing across the street: some walk hastily in red raincoats, some driver cars and some are in motorcycle, while some who just stop and appreciate the fine views along Li River banks come into my view. I always think to myself: “Why do people pass the bridge in such a hurry? Don’t they know that they live in such an amazing city? Why not they slow down their footsteps and catch a glimpse of the beauty before their eyes?” Standing on Jiefang Bridge and looking southward, you will see that the magnificent Elephant Trunk Hill reveals its beauty in the misty rain, just like a real elephant drinking clear water from the Li River, and a white pagoda stands on the top of the hill; watching northward, you will see that the indistinct profile of Fubo Hill appears within your horizon, which is just like an island in a far-away wonderland; observing eastward, you will see that seven peaks in Seven-Star Park partly hidden and partly visible, which are just like loyal soldiers, guarding the holy land for thousands of years; looking eastward, you can find that a road stretches into distance, on both sides of which stand rows of shops in silence, narrating how the city changes in the recent years.

Misty Rain in Guilin

If you care enough for the scenery along Jiefang Bridge in Guilin, you can always find some people swimming in the misty Li River in the morning. Cold as it is, the swimmers really enjoy themselves in the river. Of course, more potential beauty of Guilin in misty rain remains to be explored, so you are advised to slow down your footsteps to fully appreciate Guilin’s charm during your visit to the city.

Author: Yang Qingwei

This weekend, my colleague and I, climb the highest Mountain in city area, Guilin- Mt Yao, which is located in theeastern suburbs of Guilin, 8 kilometers from downtown area. There are two methods to visit Mt Yao: cable car round way or just on foot.

This morning, we get up very early and start to our climbing. It is always a little bit cold in autumn Guilin. while climbing, the fresh air is oncoming, which makes we feel very relax, comfortable and energetic. On the hillside, you could see the yellow-greentree all over the mountains and plains. Yes, it comes to autumn, and I think it is another kind of beauty. We like it very much since you can not experience the power of nature in the bustling urbanism.

The beautiful of Mt Yao Top of Mt

When we creeping into the Mountain, the visitors, on the top of our head riding the cable car, shout “hello” to us, then we look up and wave our hand to them. Guilin citizens are friendly to any one who visit here.

Cable car Buddha on the top

On the top of Mt Yao, you could see many golden Buddha. They represent rich Buddha culture.

Mt Yao isone of the famous landscape in Guilin’s tourist destinations. It not only has amazing scenery, but also the first class facility and service. I’m sure you will “WOW” about it.

Christmas day is annually celebrated in Hong Kong from 24th to 25th of December, when all skyscrapers along Victorian Harbor are bathed in the shimming and vigorous light decorations, with rich and colorful street performances available in Tsim Sha Tsui, Causeway Bay and Lan Kwai Fong, each store trying its best for its last promotional campaign, all restaurants launching its discount packages to attract more visitors, all of which enable you to have an unforgettable impression in Hong Kong.
Below is a list of main activities on Hong Kong Christmas day.

Avenue of Stars

1. Making Wishes beneath the Stars
The Wish-Making Corridor of Avenue of Stars on Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade serves as an ideal site for making wishes beneath the stars on Christmas Eve, where you can write your best wishes for you and your family on a wish-making card that’s free available on nearby Souvenir Stands, hanging it on the big Christmas tree, and it’s said that your wish will come true with the help of Santa Claus.

Santa Claus

2. Meeting Santa Claus
Christmas Town becomes the busiest place in Hong Kong on Christmas day, where cotton candies, popcorns, Christmas music and Santa Claus are available for visitors as well as strange gifts, highlighted by taking a photo with Santa Claus to mark the unusual occasion.

Countdown for Christmas

3. Countdown for Christmas
It’s very popular for visitors to get involved in countdown for Chinese Spring Festival in China mainland, where countdown for Christmas is very rare, so it’s a good idea for you to participate in such activity held by Canton Road Association on Hong Kong Canton Road from 8:00 pm to 00:00 am on Christmas day.

Hong Kong LED Light Particles

4. Appreciating 9-Meter Tall Christmas Tree
On Christmas day, a 9-meter tall Christmas tree exhibited in front of Hong Kong World Trade Center is decorated with 50,000 LED light particles controlled by computer program, which takes various shining looks with the rhythm of music, offering you a fantastic feeling when you place yourselves in the dancing shadows of the tree.

Swan Lake Performance on Hong Kong Christmas

5. Appreciating Top-Level Show
If you are interested enough in dramas, Nutcracker and Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky are available in the Grand Theater of Hong Kong Culture Theater on Christmas day, where 25 skilled skiers present you with a visual feast that combines aesthetics with art perfectly.
In addition, Tsim Sha Tsui, Causeway Bay and Lan Kwai Fong are ideal places for shopping during your Hong Kong travel on Christmas day.

Author: Yang Qingwei

Christmas Day was introduced to Hong Kong by western missionaries in 19th century,  which is an important festival in Hong Kong under the influence of its former suzerain Great Britain, with 25th and 26th of December as an official holiday.

Hong Kong Christmas Day

For those visitors who’re to visit Hong Kong on Christmas day, you can always feel much festive spirit there. As a matter of fact, a number of department stores and supermarkets in Hong Kong have been decorated with Christmas trees, colorful lights and shinning glass baubles on the middle ten-day of November. What’s more, large-scale Christmas lights hanging from skyscrapers in Tsim Sha Tsui, Causeway Bay, Lan Kwai Fong and Victorian Harbor are highlights of the annual Christmas day in Hong Kong, and the festival spirit reaches its climax on Christmas Eve with numerous people swarming on the streets, some of whom appreciate flickering light decorations, some gather for fun and some come for countdown for Christmas day, while some Roman Catholics and Christians get together in churches to make plans for spreading Gospel of Christ next year.

Hong Kong Christmas

Most stores and restaurants in Hong Kong are open on Christmas day, and Christmas has distinctive meanings for different people in Hong Kong.

Christmas in Hong Kong Disneyland

For the local seniors who can’t resist the temptation of Christmas promotional activities, they hurry to stores and consume more than planned; For the local youths, it’s an ideal opportunity for them to express their endless love to their lovers on Christmas day, just as they do on Chinese Valentine’s Day (on lunar 7th of July); For foreigners who prefer feeling authentic local folk customs on Christmas day, you are recommended participate in Christmas-parties held in Tsim Sha Tsui, Causeway Bay and Lan Kwai Fong first, and then take night cruise along Victorian Harbor to appreciate fine views along its banks, at last, you can shop with your friends.

Author: Yang Qingwei