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Xinyi Town
From the series “Small Flamboyant Towns Painted with Van Gogh Colors”
In China, there is an amazing town of Xinyi that got its name after the river that is flowing nearby. This place attracts travelers with its exotic landscapes. There is no coincidence that Miss World competition has being held there for many years. Fabulously picturesque deserted beaches and exotic gardens wait for holidaymakers. The resort has a lot of high-class hotels and restaurants that will delight even the discerning travelers. There are entertainment options for everyone. Most tourists often spend time at the beaches. In the morning and in the evening, vacationers walk around the neighborhood and look for natural and architectural attractions. A pleasant surprise awaits for those who love shopping. The town has many shops, where you can buy silk and Chinese tea of the … Read all
Yangshuo Town
From the series “Small Flamboyant Towns Painted with Van Gogh Colors”
Yangshuo is one of those towns of the world, where everyone wants to stay forever. It is framed by high mountains, which are covered by a thick vegetation during warmer months. Many people appreciate Yangshuo for fabulously beautiful scenery. Swift streams and rivers with crystal clear water flow between high limestone cliffs. These beautiful places are very popular among fans of outdoor activities. Enthusiasts of rock climbing come here. Tourists have an opportunity to stroll along the scenic places or go cycling. The picturesque town is situated on the banks of the Li River, near the city of Guilin. Its area is about 1 428 square km. About 310 000 people constantly live in town. According to historical data, the first little village on the site of the modern place was founded more than … Read all
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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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27.03.2023
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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27.03.2023
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Traditions and festivals in China
Shanghai
If you have never visited China before, then Shanghai will surely impress you with its culture of behavior and traditions. For example, it is not customary to turn to a person by name here. Local residents turn to their colleagues by rank and surname at work. They usually call each other by the degree of relationship at home. The words "mister" or "miss" will be acceptable when you turn to a stranger. The traditional Shanghai greeting can be translated as "did you eat?”. Handshakes are not … Read more 
Beijing
Chinese culture and traditions are always in the centre of attention among tourists, and Beijing is proudly called its lullaby. Nowadays Beijing is a modern megapolis, which stored its unique signs of the ancient capital of a great civilisation. The number of amazing destinations and cultural landmarks in Beijing is enormous, as well as the number of various festivals. Chinese New Year is the most outstanding celebration during the whole year; it is held in January and can also be called the … Read more
Hangzhou
Many important dates for the Chinese are celebrated on a large scale in Hangzhou. For example, one of the largest and most colorful Dragon Boat Festival across the country is held here. No one knows exactly how this holiday came about. Legends say that a story that happened more than two thousand years ago was the beginning. The official and poet Qu Yuan knew of the success of the siege of the capital of his state. He wrote the last poem and threw himself into the river. The peasants, who … Read more
Xiamen
Xiamen is a great place to experience traditional Chinese culture. In addition, many traditions have been preserved here due to the proximity of Taiwan. These traditions are completely gone from the daily life of the rest of China. The traditional Qingming festival is the Day of remembrance of the dead. It is celebrated here on the 108th day after the winter solstice or otherwise - on the 15th day after the vernal equinox. According to Taiwanese tradition, locals burn money in the city on this … Read more
Chengdu
Many cultural events take place every year in Chengdu. These are all kinds of concerts, industrial exhibitions and bright traditional holidays in the national Chinese style. Numerous very beautiful events take place in the suburbs. However, they are worth the time spent on the road. For example, a very colorful festival takes place in the Longquan district in early March. It is dedicated to peach blossom. "Flower" festivals generally occupy a large place in Asian culture. China is no exception … Read more
