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The 2008 Summer Olympics known in official jargon as the Olympics of the XXIX Olympiad will be worked off in the historic Chinese city of Beijing during the month of August. The city of Beijing expects about 500,000 foreign visitors to the city in lieu of the Olympics. However, the city is only geared to handle up to 350,000 foreign tourists at once, therefore an obvious issue of accommodation for tourists’ crops up. As a remedy for this situation the Chinese authorities have earmarked hotels and lodges that conform to the necessary standards of hospitality and service as “Official Olympic Family Hotels.”

According to this plan Beijing will be able to accommodate up to 600,000 tourists, hotels within close proximity of the main Olympic stadium –the Bird’s Nest will automatically be approved as Official Family Hotels while other modes of accommodation such as home stay and bed & breakfast will also be used to increase the number of rooms that are available. Though a relatively new concept in the Chinese travel and tourism sector, Chinese authorities are going ahead with their plan to approve suitable properties that can offer comfortable accommodation for visitors to the Beijing Olympics.

The Chinese themselves are extremely enthusiastic about this new home stay concept and have gone to great lengths to ensure that their homes are in tiptop shape, they say that it is an excellent opportunity to bond with other nationalities. While their guest can also experience home cooked Chinese cuisine, forge treasured friendships and get an in depth look at the lifestyle of an average Chinese family which has long remained an enigma to Westerners.

Apart from these unorthodox forms of accommodation many a Beijing hotel has also been approved as an “Official Olympic Family Hotel”. The daily rates at these hotels range from 50 to 80 US dollars a day. Among them is the historic Raffles Hotel, Beijing which is a Beijing luxury hotel that has been at the forefront of the city’s hospitality industry since the 1900’s.

Hong Kong is a shopping haven in Asia. It welcomes thousands of tourists with cheap accommodations to make their stay more worth while.

Hong Kong is one of the wonderful cities in Asia. Many tourists enjoy visiting here. However, Hong Kong is an astounding place popular for its modern architecture, shopping and food. This is also an international and vivacious city, but there is more to Hong Kong than just the Chinese industries and magnificent skylines.

Its history and culture are mesmerizing and it is wonderful to take some time to feel all that it has to give. It has approximately 234 islands such as Poi Toi, Lamma Island and the car free Island of Cheung Chau. So, here are some hotels in Hong Kong that offers cheap rates.

Miramar Hotel
The Miramar Hotel is a 4 star first class establishment with comfortable rooms. This is a contemporary apartment building that provides 525 guestrooms and suites. All of its rooms are large and in proper care. Its rooms are also fully furnished and set with modern amenities.

The rooms are also available for non-smoking. There are also many restaurants in the hotel that serves some nice cuisines in the world like szechuan, Chinese and Western. The lobby is big, a good area to lounge when passing the time.

Royal Park Hotel
The Royal Park Hotel is situated at 8 Pak Hok Ting Street, Shatin, New Territories. Its area is near to shopping and entertainment complex. Furthermore, it only needs 5 minutes walk to arrive on Shatin Train Station and the main bus terminal.

The Royal Park Hotel also gives convenient accommodations or a tranquil holiday or business trip because the Shatin Central Park and Shing Mun River are near from the hotel. However, the hotel is around 45 minutes away from the airport and only 20 minutes to hit down town part.

Newton Hotel Hong Kong
The Newton Hotel Hong Kong is a 3 Star better tourist class hotel with adequate area. The visitors may also conveniently actuate other places through it. The hotel also provides good facilities. There’s also an available shuttle bus services.

The Newton Hotel Hong Kong is within 12-storey building and it gives 176 sophisticated guestrooms and suites. All rooms however, were not that big but furnished in modern design with basic amenities.

Bridal Tea House Hotel Winslow Street
The Bridal Tea House Hotel Winslow Street is situated in Hung Hom. It also offers the visitors best accommodation and shows great value for money. The hotel is only 5 minutes away from Tsim Sham Tsui and the Kowloon Canton Railway Terminal. However, Hung Hom MTR station is only walking distance from the hotel.

Kowloon Hotel
The Kowloon Hotel is situated at 19-21 NATHAN ROAD, KOWLOON, Hong Kong. This hotel is an excellent area, high-class accommodation, five-star facility and pleasant cuisines. Unrivalled comfort is guaranteed with its direct association to the Seibu Department Store. The Star Ferry, MTR Tsimshatsui Station and East Tsimshatsui Station and the China Ferry Terminal are all near to the hotel.

Regal Oriental Hotel
The Regal Oriental Hotel is located in Kowloon City, which is an estimate of 40-minute ride on the shuttle bus from Hong Kong International Airport. It is the only four start hotel based on international standards in the area. All rooms have a panoramic view of Eastern Kowloon. It has many facilities such as business center, fitness room, fax or photocopying services, 24-hour security, 24-hour front desk, and airport shuttle.

I will take an individual travel in shanghai with my friends, but I have no idea where to stay. Is there any recommended hotels and suggested attractions in shanghai for us to travel.

This article is about the China vacations and you can find some useful information in it if you are planning your China vacations now.

Beijing is the capital city of China and you can find many nice 5 stars hotels here.

1. Hotel Kunlun:

Address: 2 Xin Yuan Nan Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing,100004, CHINA.
Tel: 86-10 65903388.
Fax: 86-10 65903228/65903214.     
web site: hotelkunlun dot com.

Hotel Kunlun is the proud Beijing flagship hotel of Shanghai-based Jinjiang International Hotel Management Corporation. It began its business in 1986 and was refurbished in 1999. Hotel Kunlun has 700 rooms. Its location is pretty good: near the Liangma river and embassy area of Beijing (about 15 minutes’ ride from the Beijing Capital Airport, 20 minutes’ ride from the railway station). The China International Exhibition Center (CIEC) is not far away from Hotel Kunlun too. You can find lots of good shopping malls if you live in this hotel. For the food here, the most notable one is the Shanghai food. Hotel Kunlun also has a 800 people meeting hall and this is a good choice for the business meetings. (info for your China vacations and travel).

Room price: 1280 rmb – 4500 rmb.

Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Amex, Diners Club, JCB, UnionPay.

2. China World Hotel:

Address: No 1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Beijing,100004,China.
Tel: (86 10) 6505 2266.
Fax: (86 10) 6505 0828.

China World Hotel is one of the best hotels of Beijing. It is close to the China World Trade Center, Central Business District and China World Shopping Mall. The Beijing Capital International Airport is about 45 minutes’ ride from here. There are 716 rooms available in this hotel. Meeting facilities are: private function rooms, 800-person ballroom, 2000-seat conference hall. Lots of people recommend its fitness center. There are 1 squash court, 1 swimming pool and 3 tennis courts in it. The sauna baths and massage services are also available in this fitness center. China World Hotel has the best restaurants of Beijing. I will recommend the Japanese cuisine here, very delicious. 

Room price: 2881 rmb – 3265 rmb.

Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Amex, Diners Club, JCB, UnionPay.

3. Shangri-La Hotel Beijing:

Address: 29 Zizhuyuan Road, Beijing ,100089, China.
Tel: (86 10) 6841 2211.
Fax: (86 10) 6841 8002/3.

This hotel is very famous in Beijing. It is close to the Summer Palace, Beijing Zoo, financail district and the Beijing Exhibition Hall and 35 kilometers from the Beijing Captial Airport. There are 7 nice restaurants and bars in it. The Lanyun restaurant is the most notable one and you can try its famouse Bordeaux if you are in the mood. In this hotel, you can see people from all over the world doing business in China. It also provides newspaper and magazines in different languages. If you are a gym fan, you can find a very good fitness center in this hotel too. They have the most advanced gym facilities, swimming pools and sauna rooms in it.

Room price: 2700 rmb – 2818 rmb. (useful info for your China vacations and tours).

Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Amex, Diners Club, JCB, UnionPay.

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There are many cheap Hong Kong hotels you can choose from. To ensure value for your money, choose cheap hotels in Hong Kong that have the best reviews.

No matter what the purpose is for traveling to Hong Kong, it offers a myriad of activities and conveniences to a vacationer, cultural explorer and nature lover. It is truly one of the most exciting and diverse destinations in the world. The moment you step in this city and book into one of the luxury or cheap Hong Kong hotels, you’ll never run out of reasons to love it.

For one, Hong Kong provides you with a host of memorable attractions. You’ll marvel at the diverse contrasts. Imagine cityscapes near soaring mountains and then finding yourself in heritage sites close to an extensive countryside. Check out Victoria Harbour and ride the Star Ferry. Visit The Giant Buddha – deemed as the tallest bronze, outdoor-seated Buddha in the world. If you want spectacular views of Hong Kong, The Peak should never miss your itinerary. If you’re traveling with your kids, what better way to enjoy the city than to bring out the child in you through Disneyland!

As most of the attractions are close to cheap Hong Kong hotels, there are also budget-friendly accommodations near the pride of Hong Kong – its shopping districts. This means, you can conveniently bring it all to your hotel suite before you embark on a new shopping experience. Whether its gadgets, clothing, home décor or accessories you’re after, the city can offer you with several shopping destinations. They have glitzy malls, funky street markets, trendy boutique stores, themed shopping districts and even traditional Chinese product stores. Everything from antiques and collectibles to the latest designer fashion can be found here.

Of course, after a whole day of touring and shopping in Hong Kong, you need to retire for the day so that you can start on a new adventure the next day. Most tourists who visit Hong Kong find it hard to resist the urge to shop so it’s best to plan your trip before you go to this city. As much as possible, set a budget for your shopping, touring, food and for your hotel expenses. To save more, you can book into decent yet cheap Hong Kong hotels with 2- or 3-star ratings. When it comes to amenities and facilities, these accommodations are still highly recommendable.

Budget-Friendly Hotels in Hong Kong

New International Guest House – If you’re looking for nice yet cheap Hong Kong hotels, this lodging should be in your list of options. Aside from its convenient location In Nathan Road Kowloon Hong Kong, it offers clean rooms and comfortable services. Amenities and facilities include AC units, Wi-Fi access, security, room service and airport shuttles as well as dry cleaning services, clean linens, coffee and tea makers. Accommodations include single, double, twin and triple rooms.

Cosco Hotel – This hotel has many positive reviews as compared to other cheap Hong Kong hotels. For a low $54 US per night rate, it is perfect for business travelers. It offers clean rooms with en suites and TVs. Although they don’t serve breakfast, their rooms have a small fridge and kitchenette where you can stock up on food. They also have computers with free Internet access in the lobby.

A dynamic and exuberant international metropolitan city, Shanghai is one of the top holiday destinations. An ultra modern city that offers world class attractions and activities to make your visit to Shanghai a memorable affair Shanghai is very inviting. Very much traditional and much in touch with its culture, you will be delighted to visit Shanghai

Hotels in Shanghai are top-notch in the world. Ranging from Shanghai Luxury Hotels to Cheap Hotel Shanghai, you will find it all I here. Besides hotels other sorts of accommodations are easy to find. Inns and hostel facilities are also available in Shanghai.

Some of the Places of Attractions are as follows:

Jade Buddha Temple

A renowned Buddhist temple in Shanghai, the Jade is much admired by tourists. The interiors of the temple showcase many images and paintings of Heavenly deities. A place of worship, you can spot several tourists sitting in the temple and actively participating in its religious activities. The icons of the White Jade Buddha here are quite a striking attraction.

Shanghai Museum

Taking pride in its vast collection of ancient Chinese fine art and valuable relics, the Shanghai Museum is a very attention- grabbing place of interest. Among its collected works are paintings, pottery, bronzes, calligraphies, sculptures and jewelries. To get acquainted with the Chinese art it is definitely a must to make a visit to this awe inspiring museum.

Bund

Located on the eastern banks of the River Huangpu, the region of Bund is high on beautiful scenery and activities to indulge in. Even the buildings are such architectural wonders of nineteen, twenties, thirties and forties that you would be left completely stupefied. On the streets of Bund you will come across many buskers singing their way to glory and entertaining passers- by. In the night, the bright lights add to the beauty and joviality of the place.

Oriental Pearl TV Tower

Standing tall next to the Huangpu River, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower measures up to 468 meters in height. The structure is so lofty that it can be spotted even form a great distance. The Oriental TV tower boasts of being the highest one of its kind in the entire Asia and the third in the whole world.

Some of the famous Festivals and Events of Shanghai are as follows:

Shanghai Peach Blossom Festival

A festival of cultural importance, the fete of Shanghai Peach Blossom is celebrated each year during the month of April. According to the Chinese culture, peach blossom represent growth and affluence and wards off evil. Celebrated with great pomp and show, the peach blossom festival is observed in the grove of peaches in the district of Nanhui.

Shanghai International Tea Culture Festival

The Tea culture festival of Shanghai promotes Chinese culture and bonhomie with the other nation. A traditional festival which was started during the time when the Revolutionary History Exhibition hall started its own tea stall, today is of great cultural importance.

Longhua Temple Fair

Observed for the past 300 years, the Longhua Temple Fair is celebrated in the old town of Lonhua. Going by the Myths, it is believed that the longhua tree is the birth palce of the laughing Buddha and that he spent his life preaching and sermonizing. This spot was then made into a Temple. The Longua Temple Fair attracts hordes of tourists and visitors from around the globe.

So make a trip to the beautiful city of Shanghai and enjoy yourself.

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Hong Kong, a dependent territory of the United Kingdom, transferred its sovereignty to People’s Republic of China. It begins as a trading port, but emerged as a financial centre where service industries are the main basis of capitalist economy. Hong Kong has a multicultural identity that is influenced by both eastern and western cultures and is reflected in its cinema, music and cuisines. It is generally described as a place where east meets west. Western rule ended in 1997, but it has been deeply ingrained in Hong Kong and exists together with traditional practices and philosophies of the Chinese.
Hong Kong is one of the famous tourist destinations. Millions of tourists visit the place every year. The main tourists’ spots include few new territories, the Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon peninsula and 260 other islands. Hong Kong attracts business visitors for it one of the biggest business destinations in Asia. There are many Hong Kong hotels ranging from cheap hotels to star hotels, which serve their clients with various facilities and amenities. Few fantastic hotels are located around Tsimshatsui, Causeway Bay, Wanchai, Admiralty and Central.
There are many top class Hong Kong hotels. One of them is Macau hotels that are located off the southern coast of china, which is 70 km from Hong Kong. Macau’s history perfectly goes with the meaning of its name, which means ‘Door’ or ‘Gateway’. It played an important role in acting as a gateway between east and west and encouraged development by bringing business license to western casino financer. Macau’s food, music and architecture are all about the mixture of culture of east and west. Some main tourist attractions around the place are Cosa Garden, Old Protestant Cemetery and A-Ma temple. The area is well known for its blended culture. There are lots of recreational and entertaining activities such as electronica, enthralled night life, classical music, and Chinese folk pop.
Hong Kong is a major tourist destination, so it caters to people of all sort of budget. There are many 1 to 3 star hotels that offer several different types of discounts and make it easy for people to adjust the vacation in their budget. These cheap hotels in Hong Kong satisfy the need of travelers to stay in the cheap and clean place. The rooms are well furnished with modern architecture and in room facilities. Many of the Hong Kong hotels cater their visitors with conference rooms, restaurant, bars, pool, minibar in the rooms, spa, fitness facilities etc… These hotels on budget are best for the people who focus on their budget before traveling as they serve their visitors at affordable price.

I’ll have a business trip in Shanghai in September; there seems a Shanghai Tourism Festival. Probably I would take a look during the trip, could someone give me some information and the recommended hotels in Shanghai?

Hong Kong, the Oriental Pearl, is an exciting city, which is hard to find. The beautiful natural surroundings and the modern living have made it one of the most popular tourists’ destinations of today. It attracts people from different corners of the world both for the purpose of leisure and business, as it is also considered one of the biggest business destinations in Asia.

Hong Kong is known for its shopping streets, night spots and cuisines. Its night markets operate for whole night long and cuisines are famous world wide. Apart from Tim sum and delicate desserts, Chinese cuisine is very delicious. So, there is everything for the interest of tourists on this mainland and in order to make necessary provision for the accommodation of tourists, Hong Kong hotels are not lagging behind by any means. One can come across several hotels near Hong Kong airport, for the ease of foreign travelers, such that they have not to look for accommodation at father distance and can easily manage their trip without long journeys.

There are many Hong Kong hotels with wide network, ranging from star luxury hotels offering top class accommodation to several cheap budget hotels offering comfortable accommodation. Many of these hotels are located around or within the areas famous for shopping and all. One of such area is Tsimshatsui, famous for food, shopping and entertainment. In addition to it, there are many other famous main spots where good hotels are found such as North Point, Wanchai, Admiralty, Causeway Bay and Central.

Hotels in Hong Kong offer top class accommodation with all modern amenities and facilities. They cater to the need of tourists as per the taste and budget of all clients. The room rate differs for different hotels, just to suit the pockets of travelers. There are different rooms and suits such as deluxe, standards etc for the visitor to make their choice. These hotels of Hong Kong are also famous for offering excellent cuisine consisting of sea food etc… and offering airport transport services, sightseeing services, and night tours in addition to various recreational services such as massage, beauty treatments, pools, salons, bars and restaurants.

In order to avoid any hassle during their trip, it is always suggested to go for online hotel reservation in Hong Kong as they not only arranges for your accommodation, but also guide you for the climate, history, attractions and best time to visit and offer you travel guide and city guide to help you in deciding your itinerary tour and make your trip standout.