http://www.lost-in-beijing.com Are You Lost in Beijing? Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:40:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I have visited China in June and July of 2008 and decided to give an overview of visiting Beijing. PRELUDE In the 1950's, Cuban Artist Luis Carbonell recorded "La Habana de Hoy" [Present Day La Habana] for the recording label Kubaney. Inspired by the recording and what I have seen in Beijing, ... http://www.lost-in-beijing.com/what-to-visit-in-beijing-china-part-4/ The Great Wall of China is a fortification, situated along the northern and northwestern frontier of China proper. The first and largest portion of the wall was erected by Emperor Shi Hwang Ti, as a symbol of the unity of the Chinest empire, as well as a defense against barbarian ... http://www.lost-in-beijing.com/the-people-who-built-the-great-wall-of-china/ When I arrived in Shenzhen I was a westerner with blond long hair dressed in business attire and ready to open new office's for my company based out of Los Angeles, California. I am a Native New Yorker, born and raised I must say! When I arrived in ... http://www.lost-in-beijing.com/travel-experiences-shenzhen-china/ Spanning over 178 acres of land, the Forbidden City, or the Zijin Cheng is a major tourist attraction in Beijing. Also known as the Imperial Palace, the building dates back around 500 years, though it was recently reopened for public after repairs in 1949. Surrounded by 7.9 meter high city ... http://www.lost-in-beijing.com/9999-5-rooms-in-this-palace/ This year's 39th Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofia-MAPFRE regatta will be held from March 15th to the 21st this year just prior to the 2008 Olympics. All eyes of the sailing world are on this regatta heading up to the competitions of this Olympic year. For many, this event will determine ... http://www.lost-in-beijing.com/majorca-yacht-regatta-prepares-for-olympics/ Many of the legendary health-giving properties of goji berries are today being confirmed in modern scientific studies, and this has led to the possibility of even more far-reaching benefits. Both species of Goji are deciduous woody perennial plants, growing 1-3 m high. L. chinense is grown in the south of China ... http://www.lost-in-beijing.com/nutritional-properties-of-goji-berries/ Are you considering a vacation to China? Rich in culture and deeply hospitable, the Chinese people welcome tourists and it’s rich history and colorful traditions are sure to keep travelers well entertained during their stay. Visiting Shanghai Shanghai is one of China’s largest cities and is rich with activities for the ... http://www.lost-in-beijing.com/vacationing-in-china/ Efforts to promote Mexico’s tourism destinations are being heard half way around the globe. Mexico is ahead of many tourism destinations in courting the fast-growing Chinese market. For the second consecutive year in a row, the Mexico Tourism Board participated in what is now one of the most ... http://www.lost-in-beijing.com/mexico-wooing-one-billion-chinese-tourists/ People touring all the important countries of the world; prioritize their travel to China. People’s Republic of China is the world’s most populated country, touching the 1.3 billion mark. With such a huge population and the large area, it is bound to be diverse and hence makes for a hot ... http://www.lost-in-beijing.com/go-oriental-travel-to-china/ A couple days ago, about 9 students went to the other end of the city to try some Southern Chinese cuisine. We went to a hot-pot restaurant, which is extremely similar to a fondue place in the states. You are given raw meat and vegetables as well as two types ... http://www.lost-in-beijing.com/travel-experiences-beijing-taxi-cab-conversations/