China Travel Wire

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Historical August 17th, 2008 by K. Erickson

Amazing Facts About the Great Wall of China

Among the seven wonders of the medieval world, the Great Wall of China serves as a testament to human ingenuity, perseverence and engineering skill. It is one of the oldest man-made monuments on earth, and one of the most iconic tourist attractions in China. Any visitor planning a trip to Beijing should take [...]

China’s Pathways to Development – the Road from Here

The second part of the multi-part series, “China after the Olympics.” [Read Part 1] China’s development has captivated the entire Western world, and for good reason. China has forged a development plan that has [...]

Chinese Markets: How to Bargain and When to Go

市场 shì chǎng One of the most exciting activities any foreigner will experience in China is the market. Though the images of towering glass office buildings, decorative malls, and streets lined with pricey Wester[...]

Terrorist Attacks Kill 8 in Northwestern China

Beijing, China (August 10,2008) — A series of bomb attacks has rocked the Northwestern Chinese province of Xinjiang. News reports from China’s state-run Xinhua service indicated that 8 people were killed in[...]

China’s High Tech Industry – Is the “Digital Dragon” Here Yet?

China Travel Wire brings to you a series of articles titled “China After the Olympics,” discussing the future of China in areas of politics, economy, and society after the Olympic Games. This is the first pa[...]

Four Great Chinese Provincial and City Museums

Chinese provincial museums are unique in that they specialize in local history, from the earliest times to the modern era. Not all provinces and cities have their own museum, or one that is open and not under renovation[...]