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HK Proposes to Offer Multiple Entry Visas February 27, 2009
Henry Tang Ying-yen, Hong Kong's chief secretary for administration, is proposing that Hong Kong offer multiple entry visas to people in more cities in Guangdong province. read more...
Hangzhou Issues 150 mln in travel coupons February 26, 2009
Visitors to Hangzhou can get a 25-percent discount at hotels, tourist sites and teahouses from March 1 to May 31 with coupons from the city government, a municipal tourism official said Friday. read more...
Lake to be Opened to Suzhou Creek Boats February 25, 2009
Boats will be able to sail directly from Suzhou Creek to Yinchu Lake in Putuo District after a reconstruction plan for Changfeng Park is completed. read more...
Ming Xiao Tomb Museum Open Free to the Public February 22, 2009
Ming Xiao Tomb in east Nanjing, where the Ming dynasty emperor Zhu Yuanzhang was buried, who was the first emperor of Ming dynasty. A new museum located at the gate of the Ming Xiao Tomb tourist site opened to the public on Wednesday. read more...
China Resume Beijing-Madrid-Sao Paulo Flights February 17, 2009
Air China will resume its Beijing-Madrid-Sao Paulo service on March 29, 2009. read more...
Biggest Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibit February 4, 2009
China will stage the largest exhibition of intangible cultural heritage items in its history here from Feb. 9 to 23, according to the Ministry of Culture. read more...
Guizhou Hotel Introduces New Check-out Rule February 3, 2009

Nenghui Hotel, a four-star hotel in Guiyang, Guizhou has taken the innovative step of changing the room check-out time from the previous "before noon" to "after 24 hours".

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CITS Guilin Annual Conference 2009 January 22, 2009
CITS Guilin held its annual conference in Guilin Plaza Hotel on January 15th 2009. read more...
Bus, Train Fares in Beijing to Remain Low January 14, 2009
Beijing commuters who use public transportation will continue to enjoy low fares on trains and buses this year, according to an official at Beijing's annual legislative session. read more...
Bridge Linking HK, Macao, Pearl River Delta January 8, 2009
A bridge linking Hong Kong, Macao and the Pearl River Delta is expected to start in 2009 and the central government will offer 5 billion yuan (730 million U.S. dollars) on its main body. read more...