The Internets have provided an almost embarrassing bounty of China- and Asia-related travel stories and news in the past week, now rounded up here for your convenience. Don’t miss the latest on the mess that is traveling in China during the October holiday.
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Don’t go to Tibet: Tibet will be closed to foreigners [...]
Filed under: News, Travel in China by Jess on September 28th, 2009 | Tags: Gansu, Hangzhou, holidays, Hong Kong, links, October 1, Southeast Asia, Tibet, Yunnan
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Last month, I spent most of a short work-related trip to Hong Kong in bed, sick with what might have been swine flu. But happily, I recovered in time for a final “mystery activity,” which turned out to be a private tram tour of Hong Kong. Trams have been ferrying passengers around the city since [...]
Filed under: Photos, Travel in China by Jess on September 11th, 2009 | Tags: Hong Kong, slideshow
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When you’re tired of Hong Kong’s skyscrapers and expensive bars, head to Mong Kok in Kowloon. There’s still plenty of hustle and bustle, but instead of suits rushing to and from the office in Central, look for old Hong Kong ladies doing their daily shopping. This is a good place to sample Hong Kong delicacies, [...]
Filed under: Photos, Travel in China by Jess on June 12th, 2009 | Tags: Hong Kong, slideshow
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