China Travel Stories

Thousands long for a taste of 'lucky' Laba porridge

Date: 2009-1-6 20:45:00 by cactus Tags: Beijing

Qin Ming is determined to wake up early and head for Beijing's Yonghegong Lama Temple on Saturday, hoping to get a taste of the Laba porridge being served to visitors to mark the eighth day of the 12th lunar month.

All Qin wants is for the global financial crisis to end, and he believes a helping of the special porridge can help.

"I have heard that the Laba porridge served

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New Year Events in Major Chinese Cities

Date: 2008-12-30 20:09:00 by terry Tags: Beijing Shanghai Guangzhou New Year

New Year events in Beijing

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Leading Chinese actors will perform a poetry reading show at the Forbidden City Concert Hall. Entitled Love Brings Us Together, they will recite both Chinese and foreign poems and essays portraying the love between partners, family members, friends and strangers. Fang Ming, the famous veteran radio anchor, will host the show an

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Party time in Beijing

Date: 2008-12-30 20:07:00 by mcaa Tags: Beijing

The recession is not entirely a bad thing for Beijing diners because restaurants are lowering their prices. Even the KFC is doing special discounts on set meals. So why not celebrate the New Year at a good restaurant at a reasonable price, and get closer to your loved ones.

Barolo Restaurant at The Ritz Carlton Beijing is one of the best Italian Restaurants in town. It offers five delec

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