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New train ticketing rules, new high-speed routes to start pre-CNY
As of December 6, the pre-order period for tickets is now 60 days via Web/phone and 58 days directly from a ticket office. While the change is mainly to accommodate the CNY rush, the policy may...
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Beijing-Moscow in 48 hours via new high-speed railway
China Railways CRH Passing through Lianjiang county, Fujian province, China. Photo by spamlian. The 240 billion USD contract came as the fruit of an October 2014 meeting between Chinese Premier Li...
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Daily visitor limit, megaphone ban for Beijing Palace Museum
Forbidden City Crowds. By Ryan McLaughlin The museum’s director, Shan Jixiang, told China Daily, “It’s a must, because our museum is too crowded during peak season. We have to be responsible for...
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US Embassy warns of possible terrorist attack in Kunming over Spring Festival
The US Department of State today sent out an e-mail warning US citizens of the alleged planning of a possible terrorist attack in Kunming, Yunnan. While the message made clear that the US Embassy in...
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Ni Keyi — two women challenge themselves to walk across China for charity
The four month journey will take the women a total distance of 2,600 km, through of some of China’s most stunning locations. Having completed the first month of their trip, and now just inside...
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New 10-year multi-entry Chinese visas for Canadians announced
The reciprocal agreement reached between China and Canada was announced by China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, at a Sunday press conference from the annual session of the National People’s Congress....
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Brother Orange and Matt – the incredible story of iFriends
If you’ve even remotely brushed up against the Chinese Internet over the last month and a half, you’ve no doubt seen mention of Brother Orange and Matt. After posting on Buzzfeed about weird photos of...
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5 Things to Consider Before Moving to China
China is a unique country with a culture like no other, a deep history, delicious food, and cities that seem to grow more and more every day. Making the decision to move to China is incredibly...
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5 things you must experience in Xinjiang
Xinjiang’s Jiaohe City Ruins. Photo by Josh Summers. You know how it goes: you live somewhere long enough, you tend to overlook those cities, landmarks or panoramic views that once sparked a sense of...
View ArticleWatch: How Uyghur naan bread is made
In this video Josh Summers over at Far West China explores all that goes into Uyghur naan bread. Be sure to check out the full post for more on the process of making Uyghur naan bread. The post Watch:...
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