Tons more China living tips! http://www.laonei.com/Tips/ 2009-09-15 14:23:04 www.laonei.com http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=454 Beijing Chaoyang Hospital: After registering at the office, the patients need to pay 15 Yuan for the card which allows 5 visits. The schedule will be arranged at least one day ahead and one week at most.

People’s hospital of Beijing University
After register at the office, the patients need to pay 18 Yuan plus 50 deposit money for the reservation card. Only fix-line call-in is accepted. Once the reservation is made, the fare is charged on record. To call off the reservation, you have to add 2 Yuan cancellation fee; the reservation fee will be refunded.

The Third hospital of Beijing University
The procedure is as above. Just make a call through a fixed line. Commission is 3 Yuan. However, the service has been closed to new patrons.

Beijing Tongren Hospital

Patients make reservations through the fixed line of China Netcom. The patient just needs to provide the ID information through the hotline 11691777 which charges 2 Yuan per minute. The reservation should be made at least 30 minutes ahead of time.

Make reservation online
1. Enter the reservation system of the hospital online. Choose the clinical department or the expert doctor.
2. Fill the form with the name, PIN number on your ID card and be sure to leave an available phone number.
3. Submit the information to get a serial number which marks the appointment date.
4. With this number and the registered ID card, the patient gets a turn number from the office.
5. Call off the reservation in time or the default will be recorded.


General hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army
On line：[/size][url=http://appoint.301hospital.com.cn][size=3]http://appoint.301hospital.com.cn[/size][/url][size=3]
　By phone：010-66937782

Beijing Jishuitan Hospital
　On line：[/size][url=http://aog.jst-hosp.com.cn:8080/yuyue/][size=3]http://aog.jst-hosp.com.cn:8080/yuyue/[/size][/url][size=3]
By phone：010-58516347、58516688-6340（Consultant hours 8:00-17:00, Monday to Friday）

Beijing Cancer Hospital
　　On line：[/size][url=http://sms.bjcancer.org/SMS/Agreement.aspx][size=3]http://sms.bjcancer.org/SMS/Agreement.aspx[/size][/url][size=3]
By phone：010-88128587

Capital Institute of pediatrics
　　By phone：010—85695755、85695756、85695757。
　　(Consultant Hours)：(8:00—11:30，13:00—15:00 Monday to Friday)[/size]]]> Health 2009-09-14 01:32:56 454 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=453 [/size][url=http://www.cnfm.org.cn/_CMS_NEWS_IMG_/www2/2009-07/14/772956e6634041babdca495b2175eb85.doc][size=3]http://www.cnfm.org.cn/_CMS_NEWS_IMG_/www2/2009-07/14/772956e6634041babdca495b2175eb85.doc[/size][/url]
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For the exhibitions the admission is totally free; get the ticket from the North hall with your ID number for registration. There is quite a bit to explore inside. You can spend a whole afternoon exploring the four floors of film memorabilia. The exhibition area located on the fourth floor displays many interesting details about the film making process. It also enables the visitors to make their own short films for a small fee.

The only inconvenience of our experience is the transportation since the museum is quite far from the city center. There is a pretty clear route and plenty of parking lots for private cars, but taking buses might take hours from urban center. The passing buses are 402, 688, and 973. The business hours are 9:00-16:30 on Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays. The ticket Office closes one hour earlier at 15:30.

The entrance closes half hour earlier at 16:00. Check out all the other information at: [/size][url=http://www.cnfm.org.cn/english/main_m004_en.htm][size=3]http://www.cnfm.org.cn/english/main_m004_en.htm[/size][/url][size=3] [/size]]]> Entertainment 2009-09-11 02:28:53 453 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=452 [/size][/font][/b][font=Times New Roman][font=Arial][size=14pt]Peter Liu-TCM & Anti-aging expert/ M.D. & Ph.D./Prof. of UM(USA), MNTC(AU),EPM(BR)/16-generation descendant of Taoism Medicine/Master of Herbalist, Tai-ji-quan and Qigong//[/size][/font][b]
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[align=center][align=center][b][font=宋体][size=20pt]（2009-8-27）[/size][/font][/b][/align][/align][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Mid-Autumn (August 24 to September 23) has Bailu[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]（[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]white dew) and Autumnal Equinox 2 Solar Terms. White Dew is actually a symbol of cooler weather. During this period air gradually cool, dew condensate is white. The period of night and morning and evening, the temperature is low, close to noon, the weather is still hot, diurnal temperature difference in autumn is the largest and the air is relatively dry. This is also a high occurrence of bronchial asthma period. After white dew, the day and night is the same long, so this period called terms Autumnal Equinox. During Autumnal Equinox period, the air began to gradually cold more, a rain by rain with colder by colder. After 10 more rains, it is time to wear cotton. During this period, it is the digestive disease occurrence and recurrence. Irrational eating habits can easily lead to gastrointestinal diseases. Therefore, we should pay attention to food hygiene, food reasonable.[/font][/size]
[size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Studies have shown that bronchial asthma and stomach problems such as the occurrence and development, and human emotions, state of mind are closely linked. Therefore, we should pay attention to mental health, to maintain the spirit of pleasure and emotional stability. And pay attention to work and rest, moderate physical exercise to promote physical and mental health.[/font][/size]
[u][size=20pt][font=Times New Roman]Normal Note:[/font][/size][/u]
[size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]1). Let room air circulation better and keep the house clean and tidy, and maintain certain humidity.[/font][/size]
[size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]2). Room has green leaves of plants help to raise enough oxygen inside the house.[/font][/size]
[size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]3). should touch more cool air, and pay attention not to catch cold.[/font][/size]
[size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]4). Have a nap about 1 hour avoid the wind.[/font][/size]
[size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]5). Keep your head towards the West during sleep, early to bed and early to rise.[/font][/size]
[size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]6). Participate in a walk, swimming, tai qi and other outdoor aerobic exercise to sweat a little every day.[/font][/size]
[size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]7). should be regularly cleaned with bleaching powder 0.5% of the refrigerator and store raw and cooked sub-sub-let, storage time should not be too long.[/font][/size]
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[u][size=20pt][font=Times New Roman]Food Notes:[/font][/size][/u]
[size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]1). Do not drink unboiled water, and not eat cold fruits and vegetables, eating food should be chewing food thoroughly.[/font][/size]
[size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]2). Eat sour fruit a little more , eat about 70% full of stomach every time. Mid-autumn food mainly is warm food with high cellulose content, slightly higher protein, low fat and sugar. Infirm and elder people should eat easy digest food.[/font][/size]
[size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]3). Mid-Autumn grain food suitable for: In addition to rice, sorghum, barley, wheat, and for peanuts, sesame seeds, almonds, yams, edible fungus, gingko, lily, soybeans, mung beans, lotus seeds, etc.
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[size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]4). suitable for vegetables categories: Loach, tofu, tomato, melon, sponge gourd, cucumber, lily, amaranth eggplant, water chestnuts, black fungus, lotus root, red and white radish, snake, crucian carp, grass carp, ducks,
cabbage, bean sprouts, shepherd's purse , spinach, mushrooms, squash, lettuce, bamboo, etc..[/font][/size]
[size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]5). suitable for fruit: honey, loquat, pineapple, peaches, grapes , sugar cane, lotus seeds, lily, walnuts, oranges, bananas, lemon, pear, melon, Mangosteen, coconut and so on.[/font][/size]
[size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]6). tea with green tea and chrysanthemum tea, mint tea, kelp green bean soup, dilute brine is better. Also be appropriate for vegetable juice, duck soup, tomato soup, et al.[/font][/size]
[size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]7). Mid-Autumn is not appropriate food: general should not be too spicy and greasy food stagnation Atsumi, grill food.[/font][/size]
[size=14pt][font=Times New Roman] [/font][/size]]]> Health 2009-09-04 04:16:07 452 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=451 The cards can be purchased in every ticket office in the subway. However, the refund may meet some obstacles because there are few public offices that handle the refund in town. Also, the process can be complicated if the card has more than 100 RMB on it. A few post offices, Citic banks and Agriculture Banks refund the money only if the card has less than 100 kuai. Otherwise, you should visit the one card pass center located in Xidan area to get your deposit back. Be patient for the anticipated pretense and perpetually long queue.
Where to refund the card:
One card pass center: east of Ethnic Cultural Palace Theater
Bus stations: Dongdaqiao, Beijing station, Andingmenxi, Wulujv, Caoqiao, Liuliqiaonan, Beijing zoo, Fuchengmen, Yamenkou, Zhanlanlu.
Citic Bank outlets: Citic tower, Jiuxianqiao, Weigongcun, Zhongliang Square, Chaoyang, Shangdi, Fuchengmen, Aoyuncun, Xidan.
Some suburban outlets of Agriculture Bank
Inquiry phone:
Bus Staion: 96166
Citic Bank: 95588
Agriculture Bank: 95599 [/size]]]> Transportation 2009-09-03 06:01:34 451 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=450 But what, I wonder, would China’s often still-impoverished rural populations make of the latest craze among China’s white collar workers for the virtual agriculture game ‘Happy Farm’?
The game, which is free, is played across social networking sites like Facebook or their Chinese equivalents such as kaixin001.com or xiaone.com which means that virtual farmers can visit each other’s farms, trade livestock and generally admire each other’s handiwork.
You can also use real cash to buy virtual goodies – everything from special tools to windmills, exotic animals to better seeds – so that you can outshine your neighbours on the other side of the virtual fence.
So while the real farmers are sweating over the land, in the cities bored workers are addicted to an idyllic virtual existence where players can grow vegetables, practice animal husbandry and – if their virtual neighbours don’t come and steal them first (did I forget to mention you can steal? that’s the best part) – feel the satisfaction that comes with a hard won harvest.
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According to Global Times, the English Language daily here in Beijing, there are more than 15 million urban Chinese who spend more than FIVE HOURS A DAY down on their happy farms. Someone should calculate the productivity loss on that.
I’ve recently been writing a series of pieces on the Chinese internet and am reliably informed by Matt McDougall at the digital marketing agency Sinotech that these games – MMGs to use the jargon or ‘massive multi-user games’ – are going to play a large part in the future of the net in China.
However the phenomenon begs a whole load of questions, first among which is how these people find the time to play? Xu Cheng, CEO of Five Minutes, the company which invented the game and sold it to the networking sites, tells Global Times that “because most Chinese white collars have little amusement after work, Happy Farm gives them a virtual world to make their dreams come true.”
That sounds rather sad to me. After a day sat looking at a computer screen I can think of nothing I’d like to do less, but then at the ripe old age of 36 I’m already way past the curve when it comes to the internet. (The average of employees at Baidu.com, China’s biggest search engine where I went to do an interview this week, is 26!)
I’ve quizzed a Chinese colleague here in Beijing who says that her husband is also madly into Happy Farm – in fact the first thing he does on waking in the morning is dive online to check his veggies don’t need watering and then rustle a couple of next door’s sheep before setting off for work.
It might all sound a bit vapid – it does to me - but then it really isn’t that long ago that city dwellers in China were being sent out to real ‘Happy Farms’ for a spot of re-education at the hands of the ideologically pure peasantry.
I can’t help wondering what The Great Helmsman - whose own game of virtual farming killed 15 million people rather than entertained them – would have thought of all this.
I suspect he’d have enjoyed it enormously.

Source:[/size][url=http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/peterfoster/100006897/finding-happiness-in-modern-china/][size=3]http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/peterfoster/100006897/finding-happiness-in-modern-china/[/size][/url]]]> Entertainment 2009-08-31 10:49:24 450 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=449 The most serious of these resulted in the death penalty being handed down to a 30-year-old company executive in Chengdu, Sichuan province who killed four people while driving under the influence last year.
In Beijing, where China Daily reports 97 people were killed in drunk-driving related accidents in the first half of this year, the police are definitely on the case, as I know from first-hand experience following a small incident last Friday night.
We’d had a good dinner at one of Beijing’s very best Thai restaurants - Purple Haze - although not a particularly bibulous one and about 11pm set off for home in my friend’s car.
My friend, who was driving, had had a small gin and tonic and over the course of two hours we’d consumed a bottle of white wine between three. On top of a decent meal, none of us could remotely have been described as ‘drunk’. In fact, I’m 99pc sure we’d have passed a UK or US breathalyser.
Unfortunately for my friend, who was kind enough to offer drop me home and might well have chosen a different route if he had not, Chinese drink drive laws are a lot stricter than ours - the limit is 0.03pc alcohol/blood compared to 0.08pc in UK and US.
Unaware of this I was pretty confident he’d pass, but after a couple of breaths as we waited for the lights to turn by a section of the third ring-road the alcohol meter was soon lighting up like a Christmas tree,
You know that sinking feeling? Up flashed the red numbers and my friend was being ordered to the side of the road - ‘Over here’ ‘You follow’ ‘Park car’ said the policeman, pointing his fluorescent baton in the direction of a small queue of similarly detained vehicles.
By coincidence we’d been discussing how best to deal with the Chinese police over dinner. In India, unless you’d mowed down a family of six in a rickshaw, a brush with the law could invariably be sorted with a few hundred rupees and the offer to pay an ‘on the spot fine’ which promptly disappeared into the ‘Diwali fund’ located in the cop’s back pocket.
Not in China. Nor did the ‘white man’s privilege’ - Indian cops rarely bothered to stop foreigners unless they were visibly misbehaving or weaving dangerously around the road - apply on this side of the Himalaya.
My friend, a Canadian who speaks excellent Chinese, didn’t even bother to play the ‘dumb laowai’ card. His Chinese wife, a very high-powered commercial lawyer, said there was no point in even trying to offer to pay a ’spot fine’ to make the trouble go away.
No. The policeman was polite, orderly but utterly implacable. There was none of the slightly threatening and overbearing behaviour which police indulge in the world over. I wasn’t able to follow the Chinese conversations precisely, but my friend reported it as very ‘legalistic’ and civilised.
In fact, having been close to being under the limit on the first test the policeman offered my friend another go, to see if he’d sneak under this time. He accepted, but when the second reading was considerably worse than the first, the cop said he’d take the lower of the two anyway.
Having processed the case in a matter of five minutes with a little handheld computer which spewed out an electronically printed ticket - a 500RMB fine (about £50 payable at any bank) and a two-month driving ban - the policeman fairly skipped back to the lights to find his next ‘victim’.
I’m told the police receive bonuses for the more convictions they make, though have not been able to check if this is urban myth or actual fact.
Duly chastened we were then left pondering how to get home. Since I don’t have a Chinese license (and anyway might have failed my own breath test) and my friend’s wife doesn’t drive, things were looking pretty thorny for a second or two.
But this being China it didn’t take long to find a solution as an enterprising young man stepped forward to offer to drive the ‘drunks’ home - for an exorbitant fee off course. The cop checked his license, nodded his assent and off we went.
I report this essentially mundane incident for two reasons. First as a warning if you’re ever heading this way - remember China has very low drink-drive limits and if you’re seriously over that limit you can get 15 days in the slammer.
Secondly, in the interest of balance (since we foreign correspondents are often writing about police corruption/brutality and extra-judicial detentions in China) I’m happy to report these cops were very straight and non-confrontational.
Compared with the American policeman (who stopped me for speeding in Florida a few years back), it must be said that the ‘customer service experience’ with the Chinese cop was vastly superior.[/size]
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[size=3]Source: [/size][url=http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/peterfoster/100007311/a-brush-with-the-law-in-china/][size=3][color=#000000]http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/peterfoster/100007311/a-brush-with-the-law-in-china/[/color][/size][/url]]]> Transportation 2009-08-31 03:21:55 449 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=448 [size=3][font=Calibri]What can be sold on a flea market[/font][font=宋体]？[/font][/size]
[font=Calibri][size=3]Don’t bring anything flammable or explosive, what the country has ordered or banned. [/size][/font]
[font=Calibri][size=3]Keep your articles under 5 pieces of the same kind in case they are suspected a wholesale.
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[font=Calibri][size=3]Some articles are surprisingly forbidden on the list, like clothes, shoes, food, medicine, makeup, and health product, probably because they are hard to guarantee the quality.[/size][/font]]]> Shopping 2009-08-25 02:53:44 448 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=447 [font=Calibri]From Feb. 1 to Jul. 31, purchasers can book tickets on the official home page of the Flower Expo ([url=http://www.7flowerexpo.com/]http://www.7flowerexpo.com/[/url]). [/font]
[font=Calibri]Notice of On-Site Sale Phase[/font]
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[font=Calibri]On-site sale phase: Sep. 26, 12:00 – 17:00; Sep. 27 – Oct. 4, 8:30 – 17:00; Oct. 5, 8:30 – 16:00[/font]
[font=Calibri]Purchasers can buy tickets at the ticket office outside the main venue.[/font]
[font=Calibri]Notice of Real Time Sale Phase[/font]
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[font=Calibri]Real Time Sale Phase: Aug. 1 and Oct. 5, 2009[/font]
[font=宋体]（[/font][font=Calibri]1[/font][font=宋体]）[/font][font=Calibri]Online and hotline ticketing: from Aug. 1 to Oct. 5, the Expo tickets will be available for purchase via the official website ([url=http://www.7flowerexpo.com/]http://www.7flowerexpo.com/[/url]) and hotline (010-84186969), and purchasers can choose payment method and delivery method. [/font]
[font=宋体]（[/font][font=Calibri]2[/font][font=宋体]）[/font][font=Calibri]Authorized agents ticketing: during this phase, the Expo tickets will be available for purchase via 18 agents of China CYTS Tours Holding Co., Ltd, 18 branches of Bank of Beijing and other 6 authorized agents as well.[/font]
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[font=Calibri]Notice of On-Site Sale Phase[/font]
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[font=Calibri]On-site sale phase: Sep. 26, 12:00 – 17:00; Sep. 27 – Oct. 4, 8:30 – 17:00; Oct. 5, 8:30 – 16:00[/font]
[font=Calibri]Purchasers can buy tickets at the ticket office outside the main venue.[/font]
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[font=Calibri]Tickets activities[/font]
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[font=Calibri]1[/font][font=宋体]、[/font][font=Calibri]Order 4 tickets once can get free tickets delivery (inside the 5th Ring Road area)[/font]
[font=Calibri]2[/font][font=宋体]、[/font][font=Calibri]Half-price tickets (30 RMB) are available for purchase at the Expo venue for the senior citizens aged over 60, Chinese military personnel on active duty, students, and the disabled, and valid IDs are required for purchase. (The preferential tickets cannot be purchased via outlet, website, or telephone.)[/font]
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[font=Calibri]Locations of the authorized agents and outlets:[/font]
[font=Calibri]Authorized agents ticketing: during this phase, the Expo tickets will be available for purchase via 18 agents of China CYTS Tours Holding Co., Ltd, 18 branches of Bank of Beijing and other 6 authorized agents as well. There six authorized agents are as follows:[/font]
[font=Calibri]Beijing World Art Museum [/font]
[/size][size=3][font=Calibri]Number:
59802194[/font]
[font=Calibri]Super Ticket[/font]
[/size][size=3][font=Calibri]Number:
4008183333[/font][font=宋体]、[/font][/size][size=3][font=Calibri]64068888
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[font=Calibri]www.piaowutong.com[/font]
[font=Calibri]China online ticket[/font]
[/size][size=3][font=Calibri]Number:
4008103721
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[font=Calibri]www.piao.com.cn[/font]
[font=Calibri]Yong Le ticket[/font]
[/size][size=3][font=Calibri]Number:
4008101887[/font][font=宋体]、[/font][/size][size=3][font=Calibri]84085532
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[font=Calibri]www.228.com.cn[/font]
[font=Calibri]China ticket center[/font]
[/size][size=3][font=Calibri]Number:
400810432 1
59059066[/font]
[font=Calibri]www.51piao.com[/font]
[font=Calibri]Chun Chang Travel Agency[/font]
[/size][size=3][font=Calibri]Number:
81495566[/font][font=宋体]、[/font][font=Calibri]69421682[/font]
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[font=Calibri]China Youth Travel Angents:[/font]
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[font=Calibri]China CYTS Tours Holding Co., Ltd[/font]
[font=Calibri]Phone[/font][font=宋体]：[/font][font=Calibri]4008840086[/font][font=宋体]、[/font][/size][size=3][font=Calibri]58158574
site[/font][font=宋体]：[/font][font=Calibri]www.aoyou.com[/font]
[font=Calibri]Dongzhimen[/font]
[font=Calibri]CYTS Plaza.No.5 Dongzhimen south Avenue Cn[/font]
[font=Calibri]Dabeiyao[/font]
[font=Calibri]2rd floor , Unit 1-26, D-4 Building Wanda plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District[/font]
[font=Calibri]Yayuncun[/font]
[font=Calibri]101, tower A, Anli, Garden Apartment, 66th Anli Rd, Chaoyang District.[/font]
[font=Calibri]Chongwenmen[/font]
[font=Calibri]1st floor10#, Unit 5, Building 5, Xinyi Jiayuan, Chongwen Waida Street, Chongwen District, Beijing[/font]
[font=Calibri]Jinrongjie[/font]
[font=Calibri]1st floor, Unite 3, Zhonghai Kaixuan 98 Taipingqiao Avenue, Xicheng District[/font]
[font=Calibri]Guanganmen[/font]
[font=Calibri]1st floor, Gaoxin Tower,No.1 Nan Bin He Road, Xuanwu District[/font]
[font=Calibri]Suzhoujie[/font]
[font=Calibri]Room 101 ,Building A,Yicheng Mansion , No.11, Changchunqiao Road, Haidian District[/font]
[font=Calibri]Gongzhufen[/font]
[font=Calibri]No.49, A, Fuxing Road, Haidian District[/font]
[font=Calibri]Xizhimen[/font]
[font=Calibri]No. 6, No.11, Xizhimen South Street, Xicheng District[/font]
[font=Calibri]Zhongguancun[/font]
[font=Calibri]1st floor, Building 501,Beida Zhongguanyuan,Zhongguancun,Haidian District[/font]
[font=Calibri]Madian[/font]
[font=Calibri]1st floor, Bldg.A , North Ring Center, No.18, Yumin Road, Xicheng District[/font]
[font=Calibri]Hangtianqiao[/font]
[font=Calibri]1st floor, Shanshui Vogue Hotel, No.10 Fucheng Road, Haidian Distict[/font]
[font=Calibri]Sanyuanqiao[/font]
[font=Calibri]Room 108 ,Tower B,Third Property Building,No.1 Shuguang Xili, Chaoyang District[/font]
[font=Calibri]Wangjing[/font]
[font=Calibri]1F, Loftel Building, No.1 Huguang Zhongjie, Wangjing, Chaoyang District[/font]
[font=Calibri]Dongdaqiao[/font]
[font=Calibri]Room 113, Shangdu Guoji Building A,No.8 Dongdaqiaolu, Chaoyang District[/font]
[font=Calibri]Shangdi[/font]
[font=Calibri]Room 106, Building 23,Shangdijiayuan ,Shangdi East Road, Haidian District[/font]
[font=Calibri]http://www.gehuaticket.net/eng/xmindex.aspx [/font]
[font=Calibri]http://www.7flowerexpo.com/7flower_en/index.aspx [/font]
[font=Calibri][/font][/size]]]> Other 2009-08-25 02:51:54 447 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=446 　　 The 10th Open International Performance Art Festival will invite about 400 performance artists to participate the world largest performance art festival in BeiJing from 5th Aug 2009 to 27th Sep 2009
　　
　　The opening ceremony of the 10th performance art festival:
　　the afternoon of 5th Aug 17:00 Pm –20:00
　　Open Art Festival Lectures:
　　the afternoon of 26th Aug 14：00 ---17:00
　　
　　 1．Speech Guest：Kim Kang (HyunSook) ,Female & LAB39
　　Lecture Topic：New Art Territory _ New Art Action epoch. _ How make a relationship between Chinese Artist’s Village and Korea Artist’s Village(Mullae of Seoul)
　　Time: 1 hour
　　The schedule for the live works :
　　13：00---18：00 27th Aug Chinese performance live
　　13：00---18：00 28th Aug foreign performance live
　　13：00---18：00 29th Aug foreign performance live
　　13：00---18：00 30th Aug foreign performance live
　　
　　The curator of Week 4
　　ARAI Shin-Ichi (Japan) Male
　　
　　The artists of Week 4
　　Randy Gledhill (Canada) Male
　　THE TWO GULLIVERS
　　Flutura & Besnik Haxhillari (Canada)Male/Female
　　
　　Essi Kausalainen (Finland) Female
　　
　　Shimizu Megumi (Japan) Female
　　
　　Tanaka Teruyuki (Japan)Male
　　
　　Ronaldo Ruiz (Philippines) Male
　　
　　João Samões (Portugal) Male
　　
　　Hans T Sternudd (Sweden) Male
　　
　　Johanna Rosenqvist (Sweden) Female
　　
　　Mongkol Plienbang chang (Thailand) Male
　　
　　Paisan Plienbangchang (Thailand) Male
　　
　　Sylwia Gorak (Poland) Female
　　
　　Jeremy Hiah (Singapore) Male
　　
　　Bartolomé Ferrand (Spain) Male
　　
　　Lee Wen (Singapore) Male
　　
　　Chen Yiling (TaiWan) Female
　　
　　Ye Yili (TaiWan) Female
　　
　　Zheng Shijun (TaiWan) Male
　　
　　Wa Dan Wu Ma (TaiWan) Male
　　
　　Wang Molin (TaiWan) Male
　　
　　Chen Peijun (TaiWan) Female
　　
　　Liu Hai (China) Male
　　
　　LAB39 Group (South Korea)
　　KIM Kang/Hyun Sook (South Korea)Female & Son Min Ah (South Korea) Female & Lee Ho Seok/ Nam Gung Ho Seok (South Korea) Male & Kwon Beom Chul (South Korea) Male & AN Tae Ho (South Korea) Male &Choi Soon Bok (South Korea) Female &
　　Kim Youn Hoan (South Korea)
　　
　　ARAI Shin-Ichi (Japan) Male
　　
　　Patrique Lacasse &Alexis Bellavance(Montreal) Video
　　
　　Angie Seah (Singapore) Female
　　
　　Chen Shisen (Hong Kong) Male
　　
　　Bai Chongmin (China)Male
　　
　　Huang Junhui (China)Male
　　
　　Chen Guang (China)Male
　　
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　　Wang Chuyu (China) Male
　　
　　
　　Bi Xiao Bo + Mashang (China)
　　Chen Mu (China) Male
　　
　　The 10th Open art festival lectures venue:
　　Chinese Independent film archive 798E06
　　
　　The Festival picture exhibition and live works venue:
　　Open Realization Contemporary Art Center—The first workshop in Sevenstart Middle Street 798 Art zoon No.4 Jiu Xianqiao Road Chaoyang District Beijing.100015
　　
　　 Contact:
　　010-59789151 010-59789152 15201237747 Miss Ge
　　[url=http://www.open10.com]www.open10.com[/url] [url=http://www.openart.org.cn]www.openart.org.cn[/url]
　　[email=openart@vip.163.com]openart@vip.163.com[/email] [email=openart@126.com]openart@126.com[/email]
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[url=http://www.openart.org.cn/]http://www.openart.org.cn/[/url]]]> Other 2009-08-25 01:52:36 446 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=445 798 Dashanzi Art District, Beijing[/size][/font]


[font=宋体][size=3]The trend for increasing number of public art activities hits the 798 Art District next week as it hosts its first biennale, contributing to the constant activity in Beijing’s most developed art zone. Titled "Constellations",focuses on a universal them of bringing together a globally defined group of artists, the 798 Beijing Bienale hosts over 70 international and mainland Chinese artists to present diversity of media including: video, photography, installation, performance, audio, site-specific works, and other new art forms.
(This event is not related to the city’s first Beijing Biennale held in the art district in September 2003, and it is disticnt from the Dashanzi International Art Festival directed by the influential artist Huang Rui in April 2004.)
[/size][/font]]]> Other 2009-08-25 01:41:50 445 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=444 [align=left]VALENTINE'S Day in China, the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, falls on August 19 this year.[/align]
[align=left]That is, on Sunday evening, Niu Lang and Zhi Nu will meet on a bridge of magpies[font=宋体][size=10.5pt]（鹊桥）[/size][/font] across the Milky Way[font=宋体][size=10.5pt]（银河）[/size][/font]. Chinese grannies will remind children that they would not be able to see any magpies on that evening because all the magpies have left to form a bridge in the heavens with their wings.[/align]
[align=center][b]Romantic legend[/b][/align]
[align=left]The legend has been handed down for nearly 2 millennia. The story has been recorded as far back as the Jin Dynasty (256-420 AD). Poets composed hundreds of verses on the love story and many types of Chinese opera tell the story.[/align]
[align=left]The Chinese people believe that the star Vega[font=宋体][size=10.5pt]（织女星）[/size][/font], east of the Milky Way, is Zhi Nu and, at the constellation of Aquila[font=宋体][size=10.5pt]（天鹰座）[/size][/font], on the western side of the Milky Way, Niu Lang waits for his wife.[/align]
[align=left]Zhi Nu was said to be the youngest of seven daughters of the Queen of Heaven. With her sisters, she worked hard to weave beautiful clouds in the sky, while Niu Lang was a poor orphan cowherd, driven out of his home by his elder brother and his cruel wife.[/align]
[align=left]Niu Lang lamented over his lonely and poor life with an old cow, his only friend and companion. The magical cow kindly told him of a way to find a beautiful and nice woman as his life companion.[/align]
[align=left]Under the direction of the cow, Niu Lang went to the riverside on an evening, where the seven fairies slipped out of their heavenly palace to bathe.[/align]
[align=left]He took one of the beautiful silk dresses the fairies had left on the bank. When the fairies left the water, the youngest couldn't find her clothes and had to see her sisters fly back to heaven without her.[/align]
[align=left]Then Niu Lang came out with the dress and asked the youngest fairy, Zhi Nu, to stay with him.[/align]
[align=left]Several years passed on Earth, which were only a few days in heaven. Niu Lang and Zhi Nu lived happily together and had two children before the Queen of Heaven discovered Zhi Nu's absence.[/align]
[align=left]She was so annoyed she had Zhi Nu brought back to heaven. Seeing his beloved wife flying in the sky, Niu Lang was terrified. He caught sight of the cowhide hanging on a wall. The magical cow had told him before dying of old age: "Keep the cowhide[font=宋体][size=10.5pt]（牛皮）[/size][/font] for emergency use."[/align]
[align=left]Putting the cowhide on, he went after his wife with his two children.[/align]
[align=left]With the help of the cowhide, Niu Lang was able to follow Zhi Nu into heaven. He was about to reach his wife when the Queen showed up and pulled off her hairpin to draw a line between the two. The line became the Silver River in heaven, or the Milky Way.[/align]
[align=left]Zhi Nu went back to the heavenly workshop, going on weaving the clouds. But she was so sad, and missed her husband across the Silver River so much that the clouds she weaved seemed sad. Finally, the Queen showed a little mercy, allowing the couple to meet once every year on the Silver River.[/align]
[align=center][b]Well-known poem[/b][/align]
[align=left]One of the most famous poems about the legend was written by Qin Guan of in the Song Dynasty (960-1279).[/align]
[table=93%][tr][td=1,1,51%][align=center][size=3]Fairy Of The Magpie Bridge[/size][/align]
[align=center][size=3]Among the beautiful clouds,
Over the heavenly river,
Crosses the weaving maiden.[/size][/align]
[align=center][size=3]A night of rendezvous,
Across the autumn sky.[/size][/align]
[align=center][size=3]Surpasses joy on earth.
Moments of tender love and dream,
So sad to leave the magpie bridge.[/size][/align]
[align=center][size=3]Eternal love between us two,
Shall withstand the time apart.
(Translated by Kylie Hsu)[/size][/align]
[/td][td=1,1,49%][align=center][font=宋体][size=10.5pt][size=3]鹊桥仙[/size][/size][/font]
[size=3][font=宋体][size=10.5pt]宋[/size][/font]·[font=宋体][size=10.5pt]秦观[/size][/font] [/size][/align]
[align=center][font=宋体][size=10.5pt][size=3]织云弄巧[/size][/size][/font]
[font=宋体][size=10.5pt][size=3]飞星传恨[/size][/size][/font]
[size=3][font=宋体][size=10.5pt]银汉迢迢暗度[/size][/font][/size][/align]
[align=center][font=宋体][size=10.5pt][size=3]金风玉露一相逢[/size][/size][/font]
[size=3][font=宋体][size=10.5pt]便胜却人间无数[/size][/font][/size][/align]
[align=center][font=宋体][size=10.5pt][size=3]柔情似水[/size][/size][/font]
[font=宋体][size=10.5pt][size=3]佳期如梦[/size][/size][/font]
[size=3][font=宋体][size=10.5pt]忍顾鹊桥归路[/size][/font][/size][/align]
[align=center][font=宋体][size=10.5pt][size=3]两情若是久长时[/size][/size][/font]
[size=3][font=宋体][size=10.5pt]又岂在朝朝暮暮[/size][/font][/size][/align]
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[align=left]Compared with love stories inWestern legends, the story of Niu Lang and Zhi Nu seems not as intense or passionate. Love doesn't kill or break up the barrier between them. They just wait patiently on the riverbank, believing that their love can withstand their time apart.[/align]
[align=left]It is faith and emotional liaison instead of physical attraction and desire that is emphasized in the story as well as in many other Chinese folktales[font=宋体][size=10.5pt]（民间故事）[/size][/font] about love.[/align]
[align=left]In only a few Chinese folk love stories can be found a description of the physical appearances of the hero and heroine.[/align]
[align=left]In the "Butterfly Lovers", the heroine, dressed as a boy to attend school, falls in love with a classmate. After they have lived together as classmates for years, the hero did not have the slightest clue that his best friend is actually a girl![/align]
[align=center][b]Chinese ceremonies[/b][/align]
[align=left]The seventh day of the seventh lunar month is the only Chinese festival devoted to love in the Lunar calendar.[/align]
[align=left]Unlike St. Valentine's Day in Western countries there is not so much emphasis on giving chocolates, flowers and kisses. Instead, Chinese girls prepare fruits, melons and incense[font=宋体][size=10.5pt]（熏香）[/size][/font] as offerings to Zhi Nu, the weaving maiden, praying to acquire high skills in needlecraft[font=宋体][size=10.5pt]（裁缝）[/size][/font], as well as hoping to find satisfactory husbands.[/align]
[size=10.5pt]In the evening, people sit outdoors to observe the stars. Chinese grannies would say that, if you stand under a grapevine, you can probably overhear what Zhi Nu and Niu Lang are talking about.[/size]

Source: [url=http://www2.chinadaily.com.cn]http://www2.chinadaily.com.cn[/url]]]> Customs 2009-08-24 09:23:14 444 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=443 [size=10pt]The museum consists of two parts, namely the specimen pavilion and animal exhibition pavilion. The specimen pavilion collects more than 5.4 million items of specimen of all kinds, being the largest institute in Asia in terms of specimen collection. While the animal exhibition pavilion displays mammals, birds, crawlers, fish, insects and amphibians in one mobile hall and 9 fixed halls, and one 4D cinema. [/size]
[size=10pt]At the first day the museum opened, a 3-meter high Asian elephant specimen is standing to the left of the entrance and a 24-meter long blue whale skeleton specimen sticks out high in the front. Additionally, the South China Tiger and Yangtze River Dolphin are exhibited in the Endangered Animal Exhibition Hall. [/size]
[size=10pt]The museum copied the architectural style of Paris Natural and History Museum. It opens from 9am to 4pm on Tuesdays to Sunday. Entrance fee: 40RMB per person. 4 D cinema: 40RMB per person.[/size]
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[size=10pt] Source:[/size]
[size=10pt][url=http://www.beijingimpression.com/Things-to-See/national-zoological-museum.html][color=#800080]http://www.beijingimpression.com/Things-to-See/national-zoological-museum.html[/color][/url] [/size]
[size=10pt] [/size]]]> Entertainment 2009-08-24 09:05:10 443 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=442 [size=10pt][size=3][/size][/size]
[size=10pt][size=3]I To collect free tickets on the day of visit (for individual visitors)[/size][/size]
[size=10pt][size=3]Individual visitors who have made reservations shall collect free tickets at the designated site before 16:00 on the day of visit. Please show your valid ID and reservation number to the museum staff. The tickets and reservation number are only valid on the day of visit. [/size][/size]
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[size=10pt][size=3]II To collect free tickets before the day of visit (for group visits and travel agencies)[/size][/size]
[size=10pt][size=3]Group visits and travel agencies shall collect their free tickets at the designated site the next day after their reservation from 9:00 am to 16:00 pm one day before their visit. Please show the letter of introduction of the company and valid ID of the group leader or tour guide to the museum staff. The tickets and reservation number are only valid on the day of visit. [/size][/size]
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[size=10pt][size=3]III Time and site to collect free tickets[/size][/size]
[size=10pt][size=3]Time: 9:00-16:00 from Tuesdays to Sundays (Museum Closed on Mondays)[/size][/size]
[size=10pt][size=3]Site: The Museum’s Lobby (accessible from the North Gate) for individual visitors or the East Gate on B1 for group visits and travel agencies.[/size][/size]
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[size=9pt][font=Calibri][size=3]RESERVATION SYSTEM FOR FREE TICKET OF THE CAPITAL MUSEUM[/size][/font][/size]
[size=10pt][url=http://www.capitalmuseum.org.cn/en/RESERVATION.htm][size=3][color=#800080]http://www.capitalmuseum.org.cn/en/RESERVATION.htm[/color][/size][/url][size=3] [/size][/size]]]> Entertainment 2009-08-24 09:00:16 442 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=441 [size=4][font=Times New Roman]On top of the ticket it showed that the train is from Chengdu[/font][font=宋体]成都[/font][font=Times New Roman]to Xining [/font][font=宋体]西宁[/font][font=Times New Roman]. And in the middle is the Train number. The departure time, car number and seat or berth number was listed blow the departure nation and the final destination. You should follow this number to find your seat or berth on the train. And then followed behind is the ticket fare, how much you should pay for the ticket. [/font][/size]
[font=Times New Roman][size=4]
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[size=4][font=宋体]上[/font][font=Times New Roman](upper), [/font][font=宋体]中[/font][font=Times New Roman] [/font][font=宋体]（[/font][font=Times New Roman]middle[/font][font=宋体]），下[/font][font=Times New Roman] (lower) may appear after the berth number. In the case of seat numbers [/font][font=宋体]上[/font][font=Times New Roman]or [/font][font=宋体]下[/font][font=Times New Roman]refers to the upper or lower deck of a double deck car. If the character [/font][font=宋体]无座[/font][font=Times New Roman] are shown instead of a car or seat number this indicates (no reserved seat”.[/font][/size]
[font=Times New Roman][size=4][/size][/font]
[font=Times New Roman][size=4]Examples of accommodation/train type information [/size][/font]
[size=4][font=宋体]硬座[/font][font=Times New Roman]Hard class (seat)
[/font][/size]
[size=4][font=宋体]软座[/font][font=Times New Roman]Soft class (seat)[/font][/size]
[size=4][font=宋体]硬座卧[/font][font=Times New Roman] Hard class sleeping berth[/font][/size]
[size=4][font=宋体]软座卧[/font][font=Times New Roman] Soft class sleeping berth [/font][/size]
[size=4][font=宋体]空调[/font][font=Times New Roman]
Air-conditioned [/font][/size]
[size=4][font=宋体]新[/font][font=Times New Roman]
New (higher standard accommodation)[/font][/size]
[size=4][font=宋体]特快[/font][font=Times New Roman] Express train [/font][/size]
[size=4][font=宋体]快速[/font][font=Times New Roman] Fast train [/font][/size]
[size=4][font=宋体]普快[/font][font=Times New Roman] Ordinary train [/font][/size]
[font=Times New Roman][size=4][/size][/font]
[font=Times New Roman][size=4]Characters are combined as appropriate, for example [/size][/font]
[size=4][font=宋体]硬座普快[/font][font=Times New Roman] Hard class (seat), ordinary train. [/font][/size]
[size=4][font=宋体]硬座普快卧[/font][font=Times New Roman] Hard class (sleeper), ordinary train (the example ticket above)[/font][/size]
[size=4][font=宋体]新空调硬座特快[/font][font=Times New Roman] New air-conditioned hard class (seat), express train.[/font][/size]
[size=4][font=宋体]新空调硬座特快卧[/font][font=Times New Roman] New air-conditioned hard class, express train, sleeping berth.[/font][/size]
[font=Times New Roman][size=4]Examples of validity information [/size][/font]
[size=4][font=宋体]当日使用一次有效[/font][font=Times New Roman] Valid on the specified date on any train- one use only (break of journey not permitted)[/font][/size]
[size=4][font=宋体]限乘当日当初车[/font][font=Times New Roman] Valid only on the specified date and specified train.[/font][/size]
[size=4][font=宋体]在三日内到有效[/font][font=Times New Roman] Break of journey permitted- the journey must be completed by the end of day 3 (day of departure is day 1). The break of journey procedure is not straightforward and is not recommended for the inexperienced.[/font][/size]]]> Transportation 2009-08-20 06:10:01 441 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=440 1. [b]Where can I find the subway route map?
[/b]
Most subway maps are hidden underground in the subway platform itself. If you try to reach somewhere by subway without knowing the route, you have to pull yourself out of the way to get down the stairs, through the underpass, enter the station and of course buy a ticket (or check the mini map on the back of a single journey ticket ). There are map boards at various bus stations showing the landmarks in the vicinity by which you can figure out if there is subway station nearby.

2. [b]Can the passenger have the single-journey-ticket refund?[/b]

If you don’t have a one-card-pass (aka. Yikatong), you need to purchase a single-journey-ticket at the ticket office. the ticket value is 2 Yuan regardless of the distance. A single journey ticket allows the passenger to one ride at the same day at various stations. The ticket, once sold, can not be refunded unless there is a technical problem with the subway system.

3. [b]Can children be exempted from the ticket?[/b]

Children shorter than 120cm are not allowed to take the subway unless accompanied by an adult. An adult can take one child under 120cm for free. [/size]]]> Transportation 2009-08-11 12:04:25 440 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=439
When you are on the move in Beijing and see the blue subway signs, you know it means there is a subway station there (see picture 1). [/size][/font]
[font=Trebuchet MS][size=3][img]http://www.laonei.com/upload/tipsimg/20090810180229111710202017.jpg[/img][/size][/font]
[font=Trebuchet MS][size=3]picture 1[/size][/font]
[font=Trebuchet MS][size=3]At the entrance or exit of each subway station, there is a blue sign overhead with the words of “subway” (picture 2).[/size][/font]
[font=Trebuchet MS][size=3][img]http://www.laonei.com/upload/tipsimg/200908101808543348456.jpg[/img][/size][/font]
[font=Trebuchet MS][size=3]picture 2[/size][/font]
[font=Trebuchet MS][size=3]On one of the signs, there are the words “Entrance number” (see picture 2) which is followed by the station name and the entrance number. On the other sign there is “time of subway operation” (picture 2) which is followed by the time of the first and last train passing through the station.
After going down the stairs you will reach the ticket booth (see picture 3). [/size][/font]
[font=Trebuchet MS][size=3][img]http://www.laonei.com/upload/tipsimg/20090810180938201227319.jpg[/img][/size][/font]
[font=Trebuchet MS][size=3]picture 3[/size][/font]
[font=Trebuchet MS][size=3]At the platform, you will be able to see the signs telling you which direction is which (picture 4 &5).[/size][/font]
[font=Trebuchet MS][size=3][img]http://www.laonei.com/upload/tipsimg/2009081018101222111122717.jpg[/img][/size][/font]
[font=Trebuchet MS][size=3]picture 4[/size][/font]
[img]http://www.laonei.com/upload/tipsimg/200908101810425321283518.jpg[/img]
[font=Trebuchet MS][size=3]picture 5[/size][/font]
[font=Trebuchet MS][size=3]On the columns on either side at either end of the platform, there are the signs of “Train’s Operational Information” (see picture 6), [/size][/font]
[img]http://www.laonei.com/upload/tipsimg/200908101811062532356223.jpg[/img]
[font=Trebuchet MS][size=3]picture 6[/size][/font]
[font=Trebuchet MS][size=3]on which the names of stations and the time of arrival in that direction are listed in sequence. On either end of the platform, there is a sign (see picture 7) [/size][/font]
[font=Trebuchet MS][size=3][img]http://www.laonei.com/upload/tipsimg/20090810181125210120149.jpg[/img][/size][/font]
[font=Trebuchet MS][size=3]picture 7[/size][/font]
[font=Trebuchet MS][size=3]that shows the subway route map, the three-dimensional layout of this station, the map of the surrounding areas of the station, and the location of W.C. at the station. When you need to transfer, you must find the station of transfer on your route on the sign of “Train’s Operational Information.". Then you go to the station of transfer by train and follow the instructive mark (see picture 8&9). [/size][/font]
[img]http://www.laonei.com/upload/tipsimg/20090810181253121111181423.jpg[/img]
[font=Trebuchet MS][size=3][img]http://www.laonei.com/upload/tipsimg/200908101811496252463020.jpg[/img]
When you get out from the platform, you can see the sign of “Exit Instruction”overhead at either end of the platform (see picture 10) [/size][/font]
[font=Trebuchet MS][size=3][img]http://www.laonei.com/upload/tipsimg/200908101812372251524927.jpg[/img][/size][/font]
[font=Trebuchet MS][size=3]picture 10[/size][/font]
[font=Trebuchet MS][size=3]and choose one exit according to the information concerning the exit and its surrounding buildings as shown on the sign. Then, you can enter the booking office through the stairs and make confirmation according to the sign of “Exit for different directions” (see picture 11)[/size][/font]
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[font=Trebuchet MS][size=3]picture 11[/size][/font]
[font=Trebuchet MS][size=3]and you will not miss your destination. [/size][/font]]]> Transportation 2009-08-10 10:21:06 439 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=438
Many of Sichuan's awesome attractions were unaffected by the quake. Mount E'mei (峨眉山) with its rich Buddhist tradition, Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve (九寨沟) with its crystal clear waterfalls and colorful lakes, Huanglong (黄龙) scenic and historic interest area with its diverse forest ecosystems, snow-capped peaks, waterfalls and hot springs, and the Giant Buddha at Leshan (乐山) were all undamaged.

Sadly, the world famous Wolong Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center (卧龙) was severely damaged in the earthquake and the pandas were relocated to the Bifengxia Reserve (碧峰峡) for safe keeping. The other main giant panda center, Chengdu Panda Center, wasn't affected by the earthquake and never closed.

Mount Qingcheng (青城山), the birthplace of Taoism was partly damaged and Tianshi Cave, home of the Yellow Emperor Temple, which was seriously damaged, has been restored to its former glory and reopened to the public. Restoration of the nearby Fulong Temple will be completed this month (July) and Erwang Temple will follow soon afterwards.

Despite being near the epicenter of the earthquake, the world's oldest, still operating irrigation project – Dujiangyan 都江堰 – built in 256 BC, suffered only minor damage to the famous "fish mouth" levee and this has been repaired.

The teahouses of Chengdu and other cities are again full of local residents and visitors relaxing over pots of Jasmine tea. For a small 5 RMB charge for tea, customers can sit all day chatting or daydreaming in this most traditional Sichuan way.[/size]]]> Entertainment 2009-08-05 09:47:29 438 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=437 A group of people who specifically plan to take the civil servant exam.

小沈阳 = Xiǎo Shěn Yáng
A Chinese comedian who wears a dress and acts effeminate. He became very popular after appearing in the 2009 CCTV Spring Festival Show.

“MAN”
English word, often used to describe masculine men or behavior.

躲猫猫 = duǒmāomāo
Hide and seek. A young prisoner Li Qiaoming died while in a police detention center. When the police were questioned, they said he ran into a wall while playing hide and seek, and so “hide and seek” became a popular internet phrase.

人肉搜索 = rénròusōusuǒ
People using the internet to work together to do something such as finding a person.

这事儿不能说得太细 = “This matter cannot be gone into too much detail.”
The 170 yuan road usage fee that Tianjin city of China collected from car owners every month to repay a loan was attacked by public opinion. When asked just how much of the loan remained, a government official said one sentence: “This matter cannot be gone into too much detail”, immediately becoming an expression netizens use to sneer or ridicule.

踩地盘 = cǎi dìpán
Refers to good friends visiting each other’s homepage.

叉腰肌 = chāyāojī
National football head, Xie Yalong made this term popular when he criticized the Chinese national women’s football team saying this muscle is the most important to train but the women players did not know what he was talking about.

俯卧撑 = fǔwòchēng
Push ups. This became popular when a girl in Guizhou, China committed suicide jumping off a bridge. Her friend claimed he was doing push-ups while he was with her. It represents an attitude of only doing one’s own thing and not caring about other things.

囧 = jiǒng
Jiong, to express being stupefied, surprised, shocked.

御宅族 = yùzháizú
Chinese word for Japanese word “otaku”, people who are too crazy about a certain interest/hobby.

GJM = guō jìng míng = 郭敬明
Short for Guo Jingming who was extremely despised for his “梦里花落知多少” plagiarism incident/controversy, thus making his name to mean “plagiarizing or copying”.

FB = 腐败 = fǔbài
Originally the corruption of government officials, now commonly used to refer to going out to have a nice meal.

FT = 分特 = fēn tè
Faint.

路过 = lùguò
Passing by, a person who does not want to make a serious reply/comment but still wants to get points for making a reply. Words with the same meaning include: 无语 (wúyǔ, speechless, nothing to say), 飘过 (piāo guò, float/flutter by), 默 (mò, silently )…etc.

沙发 = shāfā
Refers to the first person to reply/comment.

太监贴 = tàijiàn tiē
Refers to posts that are not continued or further developed, especially when everyone is expecting more. Incomplete posts, like eunuchs (太监) who are “incomplete.”

灌水 = guànshuǐ
Refers to leaving meaningless posts/comments on the internet.

潜水 = qiánshuǐ
Refers to being in a chat room or on a BBS forum but not saying anything (lurking).

雷 = léi
Shocked like being struck by lightning.

打酱油 = dǎjiàngyóu
Getting soy sauce, meaning “it is none of my business” or “it has nothing to do with me.”

甫士 = fǔ shì
Pose, making a pose.

HC = huā chī = 花痴 = crazy person

BH = biāo hàn = 飙悍 = person who looks wild

CJ = chúnjié = 纯洁 = person who looks pure

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[size=3]长草 = zhǎng cǎo
Strong, rapidly growing (like grass) desire to shop/buy something.
[/size]
[size=3]歪楼 = wāi lóu
Slanted/tilted/fallen building.
[/size]
[size=3]闷骚 = mēn sāo
A person (usually girl) who appears cold/unfriendly/reserved on the surface but is really enthusiastic/passionate/friendly within.
[/size]
[size=3]穿越 = chuānyuè
1. A popular theme of internet novels usually involving the main character returning to the past and becoming a beautiful girl or handsome boy;
2. A common reaction after being shocked.
[/size]
[size=3]劈腿 = pī tuǐ
1. Unfaithful;
2. Developing on multiple fronts.
[/size]
[size=3]楼上 = lóushàng
Comments or replies above.
[/size]Source: [url=http://www.Chinasmack.com]http://www.Chinasmack.com[/url]]]> Entertainment 2009-07-31 05:34:30 437 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=436
There's a sense of honor swimming in the same pool that bong-ripper Michael Phelps used to warm up in the Olympic Games. The clear, urine-free pool water was impressive, but would have been better if diving was allowed. Upon entering, eager swimmers are separated by colored wrist bands; blue ones for those with deep water certificates and red ones for those who don't. This way, lifeguards can focus on the people that can't swim! If you want to get a certificate at the pool, you need to bring a passport photo or take a new one there for 8 kuai.

The rest area sells bottled water fairly pricey, but there is actually free water supplied for athletes in the swimming area. Pricey swimming supplies are on sale in the shop or you can buy much cheaper stuff from the peddlers. Also no free slippers provided but you can bring one with you. The Water Cube is open everyday except Monday. The open hours remain 14:00~21:00 and the ticket office closes at 19:00.[/size][/font]]]> Entertainment 2009-07-29 07:03:49 436 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=435
Monday: Plates ending with 4 & 9 are restricted
Tuesday: Plates ending with 0 & 5 are restricted
Wednesday: Plates ending with 1 & 6 are restricted
Thursday: Plates ending with 2 & 7 are restricted
Friday: Plates ending with 3 & 8 are restricted

Restriction hours: 7am~8pm

The following vehicles are of exception:
　　a. Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and engineering emergency vehicles;
　　b. City buses, inter-provincial coaches and large-scale passenger cars, taxi cars (excl. rented cars), mini buses, postal vehicles, travel buses
certificated by municipal transportation administration, and the shuttle buses and school buses that are approved by the municipal traffic administration;
　　c. The vehicles painted with uniform symbols and for judicial or administrative purposes, and road wreckers;
　　d. Special vehicles for environmental sanitation, city planting and road maintenance, as well as hearses;
　　e. The vehicles with plates preceded by a character “Shi (for embassy use)”, and those temporarily admitted to be driven within Chinese territory.]]> Transportation 2009-07-29 06:59:34 435 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=434 [size=3]bill.

You can also inquire about details of long-distance calls from the website, but you need to go through some procedures at the business hall first. You can [/size]
[size=3]also call customer care at 10060 to know about your telephone bill.

If you need a copy of detailed long-distance call bill of the latest three months and if you pay your telephone bill by cash, take the payment receipt and [/size]
[size=3]valid ID of the phone owner to Beijing Long Distance Call Building, Fangzhuang, Guangqumen, Zaojunmiao, Wukesong or other business halls to get a copy. If [/size]
[size=3]you pay the bill through bank account transfer, take the order for collection without acceptance and letter of introduction from your employer to Beijing [/size]
[size=3]Long Distance Call Building to print the detailed bill.

If you need detailed information on your local telephone bill, take your valid ID with you to designated business hall to activate the service and inquire [/size]
[size=3]about the details with the assistance of the staff at the counter of detailed bill inquiry, you can also enter password at the self-service terminal in the [/size]
[size=3]business hall to help yourself.

Users paying their bills through bank transfer can dial 65263339 to inquire about local call bills through the fax reply system.
[/size]]]> Communications 2009-07-29 06:56:19 434 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=433
1. There are several ways to pay the bill by cash:
1) You can buy Fixed phone recharge card to pay the bill. With the face value, Fixed phone recharge card can be used to pay the charges of fixed telephone, [/size]
[size=3]PHS, ADSL and other telecom service, you can easily find it in grocery stores, newsstands and the business halls.
2) You can go to our business hall or collection center to pay the bill.
a) There 16 business hall where you can pay the bills

Beijing Telegraph Building, Beijing Long Distance Call Building, Fangzhuang, Guangqumen,Wukesong, Asian Games Village, Beijing West Railway Station, Economic [/size]
[size=3]and Technology Development Zone(Yizhuang), Dongdan, Xibahe, Fortune Building, World Trade Center, Zaojunmiao, Lugu, Xidan and Dongsi.

b) There are 47 fee collection centers where you can pay the bill

Beitai, Zaojunmiao, Qinghe, Beihang, Wenquan, Zhongguancun, Shangdi, Tsinghua, Peking University, Chuangchun Street, Guangwai, Yingtaoyuan, Fengtainan, [/size]
[size=3]Fengtai, XIHuangchenggen, Hepingli, Jiuxian Bridge, Wuluju, Zuojiazhuang, Sanlitun, Dongxiaokou, Anhuli, Wangjing, Nanshatan, Capital Airport, Dongdan, [/size]
[size=3]Hujialou, Dingfuzhuang, Gaobeidian, Jinyuchi, Muxiyuan, Huawei, Fatou, Shuangjing, Nanyuan, Zhanian Road, Zizhuyuan, Sijiqing, Maolinju, Shijingshan, Shenlu [/size]
[size=3]Street, Qingnian Road, Changxindian, Erlizhuang and Majiapu.

3) You can go to our agents to pay the bill

Beijing Unicom has many agents for bill payment, such as Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing University of Posts and telecommunication, Tshinghua [/size]
[size=3]University, Peking University, Postal Saving and Remittance Bureau, Hengxintong Telecommunication Service Co.,Ltd, Haida Telecommunication Service Co., Ltd.

4) You can go to out commissioned financial institution to pay the bill

Beijing Unicom has commissioned eleven finical institution for bill payment, including industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Bank [/size]
[size=3]of China, China Merchants Bank, Bank of Communications, China Minsheng Bank, Guangdong Development Bank, CITTIC industrial Bank, Rural Credit Cooperatives [/size]
[size=3]and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank.

2. Pay the bill through bank account transfer.

The service charge can be deducted from the commissioned banks. The user should fill in an application form with accurate information, including the bank [/size]
[size=3]name and bank number, account name and account number. And letter of Attorney for Agent Collection in Beijing should be signed with the bank.

[/size]]]> Communications 2009-07-29 06:54:50 433 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=432
Open a suitable trading account with a broker that does business with Chinese stock markets, such as the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Most of the major US brokerages, such as Merrill Lynch, can provide this service. However, mainland Chinese stock exchanges categorize stocks as Class A or Class B, and foreigners can only trade in Class B stocks. Class B stocks are especially risky and many are dogs. It is best to skip directly to Step 2.

Apply for and get at least a temporary residency visa for Hong Kong or Macau. Only residents of Hong Kong or Macau are allowed to trade on the Hong Kong Exchange, so if you are not already in possession of a visa, you will need to get one. This will require at least a valid passport, criminal background check, and proof that you are in good health.

Open an account with a brokerage that does business on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Most (but not all) of the best companies in China are also traded on this exchange, and there are none of the limitations that force investors to put money into highly risky "B" stocks. Start by investigating the list of brokers that do business there and picking one that suits your needs. A partial list is provided under Resources.

Download and complete either the Individual or Joint Investor Form, as well as the Debit Authorization Form. Regardless of who you choose as your middleman for trading in Hong Kong, you will need to submit these standard forms, in addition to what your broker requires to open an account. However, the good news is that if you have a valid visa, that is the only major document required to file these forms. Processing will take 2-3 weeks by mail, or mere hours if filed in person.

Transfer funds from your home bank to the Hong Kong account.[/size]]]> Money 2009-07-29 06:24:14 432 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=431
2. Some merchants fail to fulfill the promised free installation by charging extra money on installing materials. You should negotiate this prior to purchasing the item. The merchant is supposed to have a fixed price list for various materials.

3. Don't take the warranty and the guarantee repair for granted. When your machine breaks down, you will need the warranty. But do keep the invoice.[/size]]]> Shopping 2009-07-27 02:54:08 431 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=430 　　　　
1. If you prefix 12593 or 17951 to a certain number and saved it in your phonebook, don't be surprised when they charge you non-preferential. The safest way of dialing is pressing every button of 12593 prior to the phone number or the courier system will not admit as to the explanations of China Mobile.

2. Do you count the time when you are making an overseas or a roaming call? If you intend to save money by end the conversation before it expired 1 minute, you must aware that the session between 0:55 to 1:00 is counted to the next minute as to the charge fee.
[/size]]]> Communications 2009-07-24 10:30:47 430 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=429 There are a few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies. Your mobile phone can actually be a life saver or an emergency tool for survival. [/size]
[size=3]Check out the things that you can do with it:

[b]FIRST[/b]
Emergency
The Emergency Number worldwide for Mobile is 112. If you find Yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile network and there is an Emergency, dial 11 2 [/size][size=3]and the mobile will search any existing network to Establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly, this number 112 can be dialed even if the [/size][size=3]keypad is locked. Try it out.

[b]SECOND
[/b]Have you locked your keys in the car?[/size]
[size=3]Does your car have remote keyless entry? This may come in handy someday. Good reason to own a cell phone: If you lock your keys in the car and the spare keys is at home, call someone at home on their cell phone from your cell phone. Hold your cell phone about a foot from your car door [/size][size=3]and have the person at your home press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Your car will unlock. Saves someone from having to [/size][size=3]drive your keys to you. Distance is no object. You could be hundreds of miles away, and if you can reach someone who has the other 'remote' for your car, you [/size][size=3]can unlock the doors (or the trunk).
Note: It works fine! We tried it out and it unlocked Our car over a cell phone!


[b]THIRD[/b]
Hidden Battery Power
Imagine your cell battery is very low. To activate, press the keys *3370#. Your cell phone will restart with this reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery. This reserve will get charged when you charge your cell phone next time.

[b]FOURTH[/b]
How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone?
To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following Digits on your phone: *#06#. A 15-digit code will appear on the screen. This number is [/size][size=3]unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe.When your phone gets stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief [/size][size=3]changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use/sell [/size][size=3]it either. If everybody does this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile phones.

[b][color=navy]The Truth[/color][/b]

[b]FIRST
[/b]Basically all the brands realize this function, including some domestic brands like BoDao, Changhong. Notablely, some type of Nokia remain locked until you [/size][size=3]key in the complete three digits.--However, the number cannot link you to a emergency line but an Automatic Voice system, because the Chinese emergency [/size]
[size=3]number 119 and 110 are not assigned the previous mentioned function(though they are free).


[b]SECOND[/b]
The mobile phone can either transmit the signals or interpret the code of the remote, therefore it is theoretically impossible to "remote"-control a car. [/size][size=3]Only if you pointed the right direction in a limited area, the method may work out because a power-on cell phone strengthens the signals of the remote. So [/size]
[size=3]this saying is way exaggerated.

[b]THIRD[/b]
Caution: Try not to test this item. The instruction will possibly lead to a systematical collapse of the phone. The machine will risk keeping restarting on [/size][size=3]and on. Then the only solution will be updating the software at the customer service.
Test result: The cell phone didn't react to the instruction when it's active. But key in the instruction when it's powerless and start the phone, the [/size][size=3]restarting happened.

[b]FORTH
[/b]You can easily testify this item only with a cell phone at hand. Unfortunately, both the cell phone and the telecom carriers claim they fail to provide this [/size][size=3]service in China due to the difficulty in founding a specified customer database and the complexity in detecting. To sum up, this code works but the method [/size]
[size=3]is not practical.[/size]

[size=3][/size]]]> Communications 2009-07-27 04:01:03 429 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=428
About 3 million tickets to Shanghai World Expo have been sold since March 27, pretty well matching the target, Chen Xianjin, deputy director general of the Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination, told a press conference yesterday.

The public will be able to buy tickets at more than 2,800 outlets of China's four major ticketing agents - China Mobile, China Telecom, China Post and the Bank of Communications - across the country. The agents have opened hotlines, websites and outlets around the world.

A standard single-day ticket costs 140 yuan (US$20.53), and a peak-day ticket costs 180 yuan until September 31, the end of the second sales phase.

People outside the mainland can buy tickets from nine agencies around the world, including United States-based Ticketmaster and Peregrine Travel Group, and Tianbao Travel Ltd in Canada.

The peak-day tickets will cover access to the Expo site during the May Day (May 1-3) and National Day (October 1-7) holidays in 2010 as well as the last week of Expo (October 25 to 31). The organizer expects these 17 days to attract the most visitors.


Check for fakes

1. Fibers in red, blue and green can be seen under ultraviolet light on genuine tickets.

2. The colors on the edges will alternate between bronze and green when a genuine card is turned over.

3. EXPO 2010 can be seen under magnification.

4. The colors on the bottom edges will alternate between red and green when the cards are turned.

5. The surface of the bottom edges of genuine Expo tickets has a unique texture.

6. In bright sunshine colored spots appear on the back.

7. A green Shanghai Expo mascot Haibao can be seen on the back of genuine tickets under ultraviolet light.

8. Some circles on the cards show up under sunlight.

9. Each ticket has a code with both numbers and letters on the bottom edge.

The 13 official ticket agencies:

China Mobile 12580 [/size][url=http://www.sh.chinamobile.com][size=3]www.sh.chinamobile.com[/size][/url]

[size=3]China Telecom 118114/114 [/size][url=http://www.118114.cn][size=3]www.118114.cn[/size][/url]

[size=3]China Post 11185 [/size][url=http://www.chinapost.com.cn][size=3]www.chinapost.com.cn[/size][/url]

[size=3]Bank of Communications 95559/4008009888 [/size][url=http://www.95559.com.cn][size=3]www.95559.com.cn[/size][/url]

[size=3]China Travel Service Hong Kong 00852-2998-7010 [/size][url=http://www.ctshk.com][size=3]www.ctshk.com[/size][/url]

[size=3]China Travel Service Taiwan 00886-1-408-369-6868 [/size][url=http://www.chinatravel.com.tw][size=3]www.chinatravel.com.tw[/size][/url]

[size=3]China Travel Service Macau 00853-87998110 [/size][url=http://www.cts.com.mo][size=3]www.cts.com.mo[/size][/url]

[size=3]New Sintra Tours (Macau) 00853-28355700 [/size][url=http://www.newsintra.com.mo][size=3]www.newsintra.com.mo[/size][/url]

[size=3]JTB Corp (Japan) 0081-3-3984-8567 Site not available

China Travel Service Australia 0061-1300764224 [/size][url=http://www.chinatravel.com.au][size=3]www.chinatravel.com.au[/size][/url]

[size=3]Ticketmaster (US) 001-888-303-2121 [/size][url=http://www.ticketmaster.com][size=3]www.ticketmaster.com[/size][/url]

[size=3]Peregrine Travel Group (US) 001-408-369-6868 [/size][url=http://www.worldexpochina.net][size=3]www.worldexpochina.net[/size][/url]

[size=3]Tianbao Travel Ltd (Canada) 001-866-840-990-001 [/size][url=http://www.expoticket.ca][size=3]www.expoticket.ca[/size][/url]

[size=3]Source: [/size][url=http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090630/000001.htm][size=3]http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090630/000001.htm[/size][/url]]]> Other 2009-07-21 03:13:30 428 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=427 Entertainment 2009-07-21 03:04:47 427 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=426 [size=3]
Lotus Pond Park opens its festival on June 24th and will last until August 10th. Admission is 10 Yuan per head. The lotus pond covers an area of 15,000 square meters and has hundreds of lotus collections. In late July, the world's largest lotus will be introduced to this park.

Yuanming Yuan has just opened the Lotus Festival on July 1st and the show will last until August 31st. It's free of charge in the daytime but from 19:00 to 21:30; you need to pay 5 Yuan for the admission. Yuanming Yuan is renowned for it's vast water coverage. There is 100,000 square meters of lotus shoots in the lake, in addition to the 400 collections of potted lotuses.

The Lotus Festival in the Beijing Botanical Garden is held from late June to early September has potted lotuses in 120 variations.[/size]]]> Entertainment 2009-07-16 01:35:03 426 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=425 this question have changed easy now.jusy searching google ,use the tags such as beijing ,car, driver or direct know some usefull webside.
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[size=4]Anyang is a charming city blending the antiquity and modernization. It has much to explore with the largest archaeological site in China—Yinxu as well as the other 12 National A-level tourist zones within the boundary.
[/size]]]> Entertainment 2009-07-16 01:38:49 424 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=423 Food 2009-07-15 10:09:09 423 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=422
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If you’re using an old fashioned proxy server you may find Firefox plugins like [/size][url=http://foxyproxy.mozdev.org/][size=3]FoxyProxy[/size][/url][size=3] or [/size][url=https://addons.mozilla.org/fr/firefox/addon/2864/][size=3]Gladder[/size][/url][size=3] useful for switching connections across multiple proxy servers based on URL patterns. For Chinese speakers (and savvy non-speakers) you may find [/size][url=http://chinagfw.org/][size=3]this site[/size][/url][size=3]very useful.[/size]]]> Communications 2009-07-14 09:14:09 422 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=421
[size=3][b]Beijing[/b] [/size]

[size=3][b]Seven-Eleven
[/b]Seven-Eleven has lots of food on hand, like instant noodles, biscuits, potato chips, chewing gum, as well as magazines, newspapers, hair care products, batteries, cigars, beer and even Chinese Maotai wine, which is a must for a formal Chinese banquet. Seven-Eleven features fresh -made food as well as fresh local food, such as deep-fried dough sticks, soybean milk, hot rice porridge, and various breads. [/size]

[size=3]Location: No.5 Dongzhimei Neidajie, Dongcheng District
Tel: 010-84060189 [/size]

[size=3][b]Beijing Green Tree Market[/b]
Green Tree Market features Korean goods ranging from food to things for daily use. Here ice cream lovers can find original Korean ice cream which are reasonably priced, about 10 yuan each. Green Tree Market also has a counter dedicated to Korean skin care product line The Face Shop, which aren't too expensive. Shoppers who are hungry late at night can also find fresh sushi here, which are made by chefs on the spot. [/size]

[size=3]Location: No.18 Wangzhuanglu, Wudaokou, Haidian District
Tel: 010-62318113 [/size]

[size=3][b]Hi-24[/b]
This is the favorite spot of middle school students who come here for lunch. Hi-24 stores are usually not big and things here are priced a bit higher than most other convenient stores. Yet here shoppers can always find the latest snacks and drinks. Besides, at Hi-24 stores shopper can also recharge their IC bus transportation card here. [/size]

[size=3]Location: No.178 Di'anmen Waidajie, Xicheng District
Tel: 010-64045257[/size]

[b][size=3]Shanghai [/size][/b]

[size=3][b]C-Store[/b]
C-Store is most famous for its food, ranging from the most common guandongzhu, skewers of meat balls or seafood cooked in a big pot, to some snacks rarely seen in convenience stores like curry fish balls and spicy fish balls. C-Store also features a good selection of various breads. In addition, C-Store has regular promotions which helps shoppers feel like their money is better spent here. [/size]

[size=3]Location: No.3313 Hongmeilu, Minhang District
Tel: 021-64015329 [/size]

[size=3][b]Lawson[/b]
Lawson is well known for its various snacks, but different from C-Store's Chinese food dominated selection. Lawson's food is more exotic, as sushi is its signature food. The 16-pack features four
different kinds of rolls, while the 4-pack is priced at only 4 yuan.
Lawson also boasts a wide variety of sandwiches. The all-wheat tuna sandwich is its best seller. Soybean ice cream is Lawson's specialty and it's quite popular among girls on a diet. [/size]

[size=3]Location: No.341 Wusonglu, Hongkou District
Tel: 021-63561623 [/size]

[size=3][b]All Days[/b]
These stores are normally a bit larger than typical convenience stores. What sells best at All Days is its rice and eggs, which are a bit cheaper than most other convenience stores. That's because All Days is
affiliated with the agricultural, industrial and business government department. Its dairy counter is also popular among shoppers. The best-selling snack to go are tea-preserved eggs. [/size]

[size=3]Location: No.375 Ouyanglu, Hongkou District
Tel: 021-65223274
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[/size]]]> Shopping 2009-07-10 08:25:47 421 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=420
Valid Date: every weekend till 2009-12-31
Price: Adult: 298 Yuan; Children: 228 Yuan
08:00 arrive at the meeting place
09:00 arrive at Beijing costume factory
10:30 arrive at Mei Lanfang's Former Residence by shuttle bus
11:30 taste Beijing traditional specialties
13:30 arrive at National Beijing Opera Theatre, and visit the first state-level Museum of Beijing opera
14:30 Watch the opera Farewell My Concubine or Tri-fork in a road or Flower goddess
15:30 learn face-painting, Opera skills and movements from the artists in back stage, you can also take pictures in beautiful costumes and buy all kinds of souvenirs.
17:00 end the trip by returning the meeting spot.

Service includes:

1. Shuttle bus with driver
2. Fare and tickets for all relative access
3. Expert guide and interpreter accompanied during the whole tour
4. Lunch: nine dishes include a soup for every ten people to share.
5. Life Accident Insurance for 50,000 Yuan
6. Complementary souvenir for each tourist


[b]Tour B[/b]-Half day tour (Only on weekend)

Price: Adult: 298 Yuan; Children: 120 Yuan
13:00 arrive at the meeting place
13:30 arrive at Beijing costume factory
15:00 arrive at Mei Lanfang's Former Residence by shuttle bus
16:00 arrive at National Beijing Opera Theatre, and visit the the first state-level Museum of Beijing opera
16:30 learn face-painting, Opera skills and movements from the artists in back stage, you can also take pictures in beautiful costumes and buy all kinds of souvenirs.
17:00 end the trip by returning the meeting spot.

Service includes:

1. Shuttle bus with driver
2. Fare and tickets for all relative access
3. Expert guide and interpreter accompanied during the whole tour
5. Life Accident Insurance for 50,000 Yuan
6. Complementary souvenir for each tourist


[b]Ticket for National Beijing Opera Theater[/b]

Valid Date: everyday till 2009-10-31
Price: Adult: 68/128 Yuan (on the weekend)
Student: 58/98 Yuan (on the weekend)
Children: for free

Enter National Beijing Opera Theater
Visit the museum of Beijing Opera on the fifth floor, where preserved the head ware and costume Mei LanFang had used.
Visit the rehearsal area on seventh floor.
Visit the central hall Changheyuan on eighth floor.
Learn face-painting (50 Yuan per head), try on the costume (120 Yuan per head)
Watch a performance on 14:00 (for weekend ticket only)


[b]Hotline[/b]: 010-51299911[/size]]]> Entertainment 2009-07-09 07:12:43 420 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=419 [size=3]
Route: Beijing (258km)--Shijiazhuang (217km)--Xiaodian District of TaiYuan (90KM)--Pingyao.
Departure: Beijing
1. Go along Beijing Third Ring Road before entering Jing-Shi Express Way at Liuliqiao. Get the card at Dujiakan toll Gate and pay 15 Yuan at Hebei toll Gate after 35 km's driving.
2. Go down Jing-Shi Expressway for another 200 km to get to N Shijiazhuang and notice the traffic signs, turn right to enter Shi-Tai Expressway at the joint of Exit 12B
3. Pay the toll of 105 Yuan and change the card at Jingjingxi at 297 km hereabout there is also a gas-station for refueling. Enter TaiYuan at 450km and get on TaiYuan South Ring Road through a left lane at 454km. Go strictly when you see Jin Temple at 467 km. At about 470 km, you will see the traffic sign directing Yuncheng.
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4. Keep going until the Yuncheng and Pingyao-directing sign come into your sight aside the right lane. Enter Pingyao at Entrance 29 at 552 km and pay 85 Yuan at Pingyao toll Gate. There is a service compond nearby, so you can get your car fueled and have a rest.
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5. Leave the toll Gate and go strightly until you see a sign reading The North Gate(Ying xun Gate). Turn left at the sign, go down and turn right at the first crossing. Go along the Circle-island Road, turn right when you see The North Gate Sign. Fanially arrive at the North Gate Parking lot.[/size]
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[b]Route to Qiao's Grand Court Yard.
[/b]Turn right at the parking lot at The North Gate and go directly the road for 12 km alongside you will see Pingyao Bus Station. Get on the 108 National Highway and drive towards Qixian. Pay 10 Yuan at Dongguan Toll Gate at 36 km and go on. Turn left when you see the first traffic light. Turn left when you see the advertisement board of Qiao's Grand Court Yard standing aside the road. Arrive at the Court Yard Parking Lot.

[b]Returning Route[/b]
Leave the Court Yard Parking Lot and go along the road. Turn left to get on 208 National Highway. Pay 5 Yuan at Xiaodian Toll Gate at about 75km. Get on South Ring Expressway and head to Shijiazhuang. Go through Shi-Tai Expressway and change the route to Jing-Shi Expressway at the joint of Jingzhong Service Compond. Arrive at Beijing.[/size]]]> Transportation 2009-07-09 06:01:03 419 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=418 [size=3]Ticket is currently established as 50 Yuan for two hours. Since the pool is 2 meters'deep, one should previously get a deep water certificate by passing a swimming test and be sure to bring the check-up card as well. Water Cube also hold the test with a charge of 20 Yuan and you can issue the check-up card here. The swimming test include a 200 meter's swim of any stroke and 30 minutes' treading water.
[/size]]]> Entertainment 2009-07-09 04:27:15 418 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=417
2. Walk away from the seller who tries to close the deal too quickly. Try to set up an appointment in a morning, when the engine totally cooled down through the night and the problems emerges.

3. Check that the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the dashboard matches the VINs printed elsewhere on the car (on the frame under the hood or in the door frame) and the bill of sale. Mismatched VINs could indicate stolen parts or a hot vehicle.

4. Test driving the car. Take the car to a freeway to check for alignment. Accelerate from zero to 60 mph to see how punchy it is. Brake sharply and see if it pulls. Turn everything on at some point and have your friend walk around and see that they're all working: brake lights, headlights. tail lights, hazards, turn signals, dome light, wipers, fluid lights, radio heater and AC/gan. Test all the doors,windows and the horn. Check that the tires have good tread since new tires cost quite a bit.

5. When you found the car you want, take it to the mechanic and made it a thorough check-up.
[/size]]]> Shopping 2009-07-09 03:52:45 417 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=416
A standard Chinese envelope print the six digit code frame on the upper left corner of the facade to write in the zip-code of the destination. Next to the zip-code is where the receiver's address (destination) placed, commonly on the upper or left flap of the envelope. The Chinese address writes from general to detail which is quite different from the English format. It starts the first line of the receiver's address with the country's name (if necessary), then followed in turns the province, the city and the physical street address or P.O. box number.
The detailed address is often arranged in a line unless if it looks too long. Writing another line is also accepted. The hand writing should be clear and legible by black or blue ink. Avoid red ink because red name is ominous in Chinese culture. The receiver's name is given in the center of the envelope usually in bold character and addressed with Chinese honorific such as 先生(Mr.) and 女士(Miss).
The sender's information is put on the right down side of the envelope, putting each element of the address in the same order as above.
Finally, attach proper postage to the upper right-hand corner of the envelope. Avoid placing tape over postage stamps.

Zip-code of Beijing District:

Dongcheng 100000

Xicheng 100000

Chongwen 100000

Xuanwu 100000

Chaoyang 100000

Fengtai 100000

Shijingshan 100000

Haidian 100000

Mentougou 102300

Fangshan 102400

Tongzhou 101100

Shunyi 101300

Changping 102200

Daxing 102600

Huairou 101400

Pinggu 101200[/size]]]> Communications 2009-07-08 01:55:07 416 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=415 [size=4][/size]
[size=4]A片 [A piān / A pian1][/size]
[size=4]Adult video/film, pornographic video.

棒子 [bàngzi / bang4 zi][/size]
[size=4]A nickname for Korean people, maybe offensive.

BS = 鄙视 [bǐshì / bi3 shi4][/size]
[size=4]Although this is sometimes BS like the English “bullshit,” sometimes it is used to mean “despise.”

BT = 变态 [biàntài / bian4 tai4][/size]
[size=4]Perverted, deviant, abnormal.

草泥马 [cǎonímǎ / cao3 ni2 ma3]
pun/noun/expression/offensive.[/size]
[size=4]An alpaca, or literally “grass mud horse,” which is a pun for 操你妈 “fuck your mom.” It was created by the Mop BBS in early 2009, maybe in response to government censorship.

CCAV = CCTV[/size]
[size=4]CCAV (China Central Adult Video) is a funny nickname for CCTV (China Central Television).

倒 [dǎo / dao3][/size]
[size=4]Fallen over, knocked over.

顶 [dǐng / ding3][/size]
[size=4]Often used in BBS forums to express support, especially by “pushing a topic/post to the top” of the BBS forum so more people will see it.
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[size=4]非主流 [fēizhǔliú / fei1 zhu3 liu2][/size]
[size=4]A person, usually young, who is anti-mainstream/non-mainstream, emo, underground, or alternative. They are usually characterized by their fashion and attitudes about life. A common variant is “FZL.”

FQ = 愤青 [fènqīng / fen4 qing1][/size]
[size=4]Indignant/angry youth. Often refers to young Chinese who are too patriotic/nationalistic.

粪青 [fènqīng / fen4 qing1][/size]
[size=4]“Shitty youth”, a pun of 愤青.

粉丝 [fěnsī / fen3 si1][/size]
[size=4]Although it means “vermicelli,” it also means “fans” because it sounds similar. Also seen as only 粉 “fen” or 饭 “fan” (which is actually “rice” or “meal”).

狗日的 [gǒurìde / gou3 ri4 de][/size]
[size=4]Someone who was dog-fucked or a child of a dog, similar to “bastard.”

国猪 [guózhū / guo2 zhu1][/size]
[size=4]A derogatory pun on 国足 [guózú / guo2 zu2], the Chinese national football/soccer association or team, whose poor performance/behavior often frustrates and embarrasses Chinese football fans.

汗 [hàn / han4][/size]
[size=4]“Sweat.” Used to express being embarrassed or dumbfounded, like in Japanese anime.

河蟹 [héxiè / he2 xie4][/size]
[size=4]“River crab” is a pun for 和谐 [héxié]， “harmonious。” It is used to avoid possible censorship and to mock the Chinese government’s efforts to promote a “harmonious society.”

很黄,很暴力[hěn huáng hěn bàolì / hen3 huang2 hen3 bao4 li4][/size]
[size=4]Very yellow (pornographic), very violent. This phrase became popular after a young Chinese girl said it while being interviewed about her impression of the during a CCTV report about government regulation of the internet

很傻，很天真[hěn shǎ hěn tiānzhēn / hen3 sha3 hen3 tian1 zhen1][/size]
[size=4]Very foolish, very naive. This phrase became popular after Hong Kong star Gillian Chung said it during a news conference (to explain and apologize for the pornographic photos of her with Edison Chen that were made public) because it was similar to 很黄,很暴力 [hěn huáng hěn bàolì / hen3 huang2 hen3 bao4 li4].

火星人[huǒxīngrén / huo3 xing1 ren2][/size]
[size=4]Someone from Mars, meaning someone who is out of touch with reality or with current news, events, fashion, trends, culture, etc. 你是火星回来的吗 = did you just come back from Mars?

囧 [jiǒng / jiong3][/size]
[size=4]A popular Chinese character/pictogram often used on the Chinese-language internet to express being shocked, amused, or stupefied. Possibly originated from Taiwan, and similar to “Orz” which looks like a person kneeling/bowing.

LZ = 楼主 [lóuzhǔ / lou2 zhu3][/size]
[size=4]The person who made the first/original post or started a BBS topic. Often written as “LZ.”

PK
verb/noun.Original meaning is “player-killing” or “player killer” but it is often used in Chinese internet to mean “competition” or “contest” or “defeating” something.

PS = Photoshop[/size]
[size=4]A Photoshopped picture or to Photoshop a picture.

沙发[shāfā / sha1 fa1][/size]
[size=4]“Sofa.” LZ is the topic starter or original poster and thus the “owner of the house.” The first person entering the “house” and replying gets the “sofa.” So “sofa” means the first replier/reply. Sometimes written in English as “sofa.”

山寨 [shānzhài / shan1 zhai4][/size]
[size=4]Real meaning is “mountain village” but it is now popularly used to mean fake, cheap, copied goods.

小三 [xiǎosān / xiao3 san1][/size]
[size=4]The third party of in a marriage, usually referring to a husband’s mistress. This name may have originally started on Liba.

晕 [yūn / yun1][/size]
[size=4]Faint, feel dizzy, usually because of surprise, shock, amusement, or disgust[/size]
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[size=3]Source: [/size][url=http://www.chinasmack.com][size=3]www.chinasmack.com[/size][/url]]]> Other 2009-07-07 09:17:47 415 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=414
If you happen to see a person vacate their seat in front of you, do not wait for someone else to ‘gobble’ it up. Unless you are competing with a pregnant woman or an elderly person, feel free to sit right down and give your tired legs a rest. Always be on your guard though. Public buses in China are magnets for thieves so keep your bag close to your body and your wallet in a place that cannot be easily accessed by probing hands. Wearing a backpack on your back in a bus is asking for trouble. Amidst the noise and confusion, it is easy for someone to unzip your pockets or slash your bag with a knife and quickly remove contents.

When it is almost time for you to exit the bus, you should start moving towards the back door, especially if the bus is crowded. If the bus doors start to close or the driver steps on the gas before you have a chance to place a foot on the ground, feel free to yell “Xia Che! Xia Che!” which means “Getting off the bus! Getting off the bus!” Do not be bashful. Yell with a loud voice. You do not want to get hurt or miss your bus stop.

Even though a taxi may be more comfortable to travel in, a public bus is definitely preferable. For one thing, a bus fare is much cheaper than a taxi fare. Buses are also relatively safer than taxis, because they cannot move as fast and provide more protection should you be involved in an accident. Bus drivers in China are perhaps just as crazy as taxi drivers but their vehicles carry too much weight to perform the same dangerous maneuvers that taxi drivers routinely make on the roads in China. Buses may be slower and more inconvenient in China but they are preferred way of getting around in a city here.[/size]]]> Transportation 2009-07-03 09:47:28 414 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=413
[size=4]Sanlitun is the first bar strip that sprang up in Beijing. Its initial boom was in the 50s, when it served as an area for legations and embassies. The quaint and fashionable culture attracts mixed groups, both expats and locals, that flock here for drinks and dinners. A cluster of 28 lively bars lies alongside the 260-meter-long main street, including the old legendry Boys&Girls Bar and the new hottest Cloud Nine club. Sanlitun continues to develop and attract an international crowd seeking fun and high fashion.

[b]Shichahai Bar Street[/b]

With less good bars and restaurants than Sanlitun but with more fun things to do (boating, hutong tours, ice skating, etc), Shichahai is one of the best nightlife spots in Beijing. Aside from the alleyways and historic sites, what attracts most people is the remote and tranquil ambiance exuded from the series of connected lakes. The Lotus lake is surrounded by 100 more bars and restaurants. Lotus lane and Yandai Xiejie are two popular strips along Qianhai (Front Lake), as well as the renovated Nanluoguxiang Hutong which becomes a lately favorite of backpackers. Unlike arrays of big glitzy bars in Lotus lane and Houhai, bars in Nanluoguxiang are tucked in the corners of winding Hutongs. Great alternatives for someone tired of the tedious commercial decors.

[b]Super Bar Street[/b]

Super Bar Street, another of Beijing’s lively night spots, is also known as Xing Ba Lu. There are about 30 bars and restaurants making up this entertainment area. It is close to Laitai Flower Market. Little Bangkok has two excellent chefs and a cheerful outgoing manager who all work to impress with Thailand’s culinary delights. Biteapitta specializes in Middle Eastern food and serves some of the cheapest Mediterranean eats in Beijing. Falafal lovers on a tight budget will be well catered for here. Shu Area Legend is a popular Sichuan style restaurant offering a hot and spicy dining experience. Spicy catfish, spicy crab and spicy shrimp are among the more popular dishes available. Bars like Logos Bar and Get Lucky Bar have been performance venues for Chinese rock music stars including Zheng Jun and Cui Jian, China’s godfather of rock and roll who still improvises in Get Lucky Bar.

[b]Yuan Dynasty Bar Street[/b]

A ready made bar street in the style of Houhai's Lotus Lane, the Yuan Dynasty Bar Street is heavily invested, heavily designed, and more or less devoid of soul. Crowded along the north bank of the Tucheng river/sewage outflow is a series of bars with names like Liky, Nest and Climax, adorned with lights and kitsch. The south bank provides a nicely manicured walk past willows and stone balustrades, but as for the north - you have been warned.[/size]]]> Entertainment 2009-07-03 03:48:05 413 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=412 The best quality of water is to use 'Natural' Water which we say today is 'Spring' Water. In the old days, they used water from the hilltops, middle river, and well.

Fill the teapot with tea leaves up to one third height of teapot. Pour the boiled water into the teapot up to about 1-2 minutes, and drain the water out immediately leave the tea leaves inside. The purpose of this is to clean the tea leaves before you drink.
Pour new boiled water to the teapot with clean leave tea leaves, then wait for about 2-5 minutes, let the taste of tea leaves fuse with boiled water. Different kind of tea leaves have different colors.

Slowly, pour tea into serving cups and continuously moving the teapot around over the cups. In Chinese culture, young children usually pour tea to grandfather or grandmother first to show respect.

Source: [/size][url=http://www.ehow.com/how_4501815_best-chinese-tea.html][size=4]http://www.ehow.com/how_4501815_best-chinese-tea.html[/size][/url]]]> Food 2009-07-03 03:40:05 412 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=411 Food 2009-07-03 03:22:34 411 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=410 Other 2009-07-03 03:20:22 410 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=409 Transportation 2009-07-01 02:17:31 409 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=408 [size=4][/size]
[size=4]798 has become the biggest arts area in China and earned great international acclaim in the space of just two years. [/size]
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[size=4]The 798 District impresses visitors by the odd but harmonious combination of historical and artistic factors. Here art is alive and real, with artists at 798 living and working in spaces in tune with the past and the present. [/size]
[size=4]The 798 Art District provides creative people with an opportunity and an outlet to enthusiastically pursue their artistic ideals. It has also given them a unique, spiritual homeland. China's artists have truly inspired new life into an area of Beijing, resurrecting the ghosts of the past while breathing in energy and innovation in the present. Indeed, China's vanguard has turned an industrial graveyard into an artistic paradise.

[/size][size=2]source:[url]http://www.ebeijing.gov.cn[/url][/size]]]> Other 2009-06-25 10:17:26 408 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=407 Communications 2009-06-25 02:40:56 407 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=406 [size=4]
How to identify black taxi, counterfeit taxi cab and cloning?
To identify these counterfeit taxis, the key is to look at the vehicle registration number. Beijing legitimate taxi license plates start with "京 B". If the taxi has the license plate of "京" without the B, then there is no doubt that the cab is a black car. [/size]]]> Transportation 2009-06-23 09:57:04 406 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=405
[color=royalblue]Apart from the four companies, [b]EMS[/b] is solely governed by China's own postal adminstration-China Post. The government-owned enterprise enjoys privilege on custom rates and international taxes, hence [b]EMS[/b] has an easy customs clearance and with the big discount, it rates the lowest in the price. [/color]
[color=royalblue]If you mail small packages under 21KG, choose [b]EMS[/b] will save you some good money. But meanwhile you have to tolerate its slowness and the ill-communication. It's hard to track a package online, and worse, the inquiry phone [b]11185[/b] can barely get through. However, [b]EMS[/b] has a merit which others can't beat: If your package is undeliverable, [b]EMS[/b] will return your package for free, in contrast, the rest four couriers charge full price on returning shipment. [/color]

[color=royalblue]Compared to [b]EMS[/b], the four private couriers charge a bit higher on their much better service, including a timely feedback, a faster and broader delivery and some other versatile services. The four couriers specialize in different world areas. [/color]

[color=royalblue][b]TNT's[/b] advantage is overwhelming in European countries. It's the fastest, safest in transportation and the most effective in European custom clearence. [/color]

[/size][size=3][color=royalblue]While in Southeast-Asia, the cost-performance of [b]Fedex[/b] is beyond compare. For instance, a large package over 21KG through Fedex costs as cheap as half the price of [b]DHL[/b] or [b]UPS[/b], but the speed equals.
[/color][color=royalblue]In American Continent and England, [b]UPS[/b] and [b]DHL[/b] are great alternatives. The match is all square in service but the cost still varies depending on the package weight. [/color]
[color=royalblue]Below 5.5KG, [b]DHL[/b] is cheaper while from 6KG to 21KG, [b]UPS[/b] is cheaper. [/color]
[color=royalblue]From 21KG to 100KG, [b]DHL[/b] is cheaper again, and above 100KG, its UPS again. [/color]

[color=royalblue]In addition to the five main couriers, there are some excellent substitute mail companies specializing in certain routs, like the Middle East Special Route, SAGAWA(Japan), Air France, and STO WORLDWLDE EXPRESS(Hongkong).[/color]

[/size][color=royalblue][size=3][b]Website for checking your mail:[/b]
EMS--[/size][/color][url=http://www.ems.com.cn/english-main.jsp][size=3][color=royalblue]http://www.ems.com.cn/english-main.jsp[/color][/size][/url]
[size=3][color=royalblue]TNT-- [/color][/size][url=http://lit2.tnt.com.cn/tracker/trackandtraceInit.do][size=3][color=royalblue]http://lit2.tnt.com.cn/tracker/trackandtraceInit.do[/color][/size][/url]
[size=3][color=royalblue]UPS-- [/color][/size][url=http://www.ups.com/content/cn/en/index.jsx][size=3][color=royalblue]http://www.ups.com/content/cn/en/index.jsx[/color][/size][/url]]]> Transportation 2009-06-18 06:17:05 405 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=404 [size=4]
This place was originally built for the 1990 Asian Games, but the post-renovation gym looks very little like the old, rundown stadium that once stood in its place. In keeping with the eco-friendly Olympics theme, designers equipped the venue with a new roof that will greatly reduce energy consumption.[/size]
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The gymnasium will hold the preliminary and quarterfinal handball events and serve as the training venue for goal ball, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair fencing and wheelchair rugby for paralympics. It can seat 6300 spectatiors.
Function during the Olympics: handball.[/size]]]> Other 2009-06-18 06:05:03 404 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=403 [/b]The Chinese Checkers board is in the shape of a six pointed star. Each point of the star is a triangle consisting of ten holes (four holes to each side). The interior of the board is a hexagon with each side five holes long. Each triangle is a different colour and there are six sets of ten pegs with corresponding colours.

[b]Preparation[/b]
Chinese Checkers can be played by two, three, four or six players. Obviously, for the six player game, all pegs and triangles are used. If there are four players, play starts in two pairs of opposing triangles and a two player game should also be played from opposing triangles. In a three player game the pegs will start in three triangles equidistant from each other.
Each player chooses a colour and the 10 pegs of that colour are placed in the appropriately coloured triangle.

[/size][size=4][b]Objective
[/b]The aim of the game is to be the first to player to move all ten pegs across the board and into the triangle opposite.

[b]Play[/b]
A toss of a coin decides who starts. Players take turns to move a single peg of their own colour. In one turn a peg may either be simply moved into an adjacent hole OR it may make one or more hops over other pegs. Where a hopping move is made, each hop must be over an adjacent peg and into a the vacant hole directly beyond it. Each hop may be over any coloured peg including the player's own and can proceed in any one of the six directions. After each hop, the player may either finish or, if possible and desired, continue by hopping over another peg. Occasionally, a player will be able to move a peg all the way from the starting triangle across the board and into the opposite triangle in one turn!
Pegs are never removed from the board. It is permitted to move a peg into any hole on the board including holes in triangles belonging to other players, even triangles not presently in use. However, once a peg has reached the opposite triangle, it may not be moved out of the triangle - only within the triangle.

[b]Finishing[/b]
The first player to occupy all 10 destination holes is the winner.
Debate has always arisen over the situation where a player is prevented from winning because an opposing player's peg occupies one of the holes in the destination triangle. Many game rules omit to mention this implying that it is perfectly legal to block opponents in this dubious fashion.
Masters Games suggests the following additional rule which should be wide enough to capture all such situations: If a player is prevented from moving a peg into a hole in the destination triangle because of the presence of an opposing peg in that hole, then instead of playing in the usual way, the player is entitled to swap the opposing peg with that of his own peg.
Alternatively, you can just say that should one or more of the holes in the target triangle contain a peg belonging to another player, this does not prevent a player from winning. The game is simply won when all the available points within the triangle are occupied.

source:[/size][url=http://www.ehow.com][size=4]www.ehow.com[/size][/url]]]> Entertainment 2009-06-18 06:05:29 403 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=402 [size=4][/size]
[size=4][b]1[/b]. Just make a phone call to their office and see anyone picks up the phone with a professional greeting. As a large and responsible travel agent, they should work 24/7. [/size]
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[b]2[/b]. Do they have both an international and a domestic toll free number? If not, at least we can tell that they are not a large-scale company. Most of the reliable and big travel services may have their own toll free numbers for the convenience of the customers.

[b]3[/b]. Though nearly every travel-related website has some testimonials or feedback from their customers, not all of them are reliable. [/size]
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[b]4[/b]. Tour price is a very important factor when taking a tour, but don't simply compare the price. Some tour operators offer super low prices, but don't provide quality service. At low prices, the meals, transportation, and lodging will most likely be sub-par.[/size]]]> Entertainment 2009-06-12 09:45:13 402 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=401 China’s first museum to focus on collecting, researching and displaying the nation’s ancient architectural technology, art and development features a permanent exhibition detailing China’s ancient architectural development from early hutches and mud houses to Ming and Qing dynasty palaces.
21 Xiannong Altar, Dongjing Lu, Xuanwu District
宣武区东经路21号先农坛内
+86 10 6304 5608
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
15 yuan
Bus 15, 17, 25, 105, 110[/size]]]> Entertainment 2009-06-18 06:08:08 401 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=400 Cash Box 钱柜
1/F, Fanli Building, Chaoyangmenwai Dajie,
Chaoyang District
朝阳区朝外大街泛利大厦一层
+86 10 6588 3333
168 Xizhimenwai Dajie, Xicheng District
西城区西直门外大街168号.
+86 10 8857 6566

Melody 麦乐迪
77 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区朝外大街77号
+86 10 6551 0808

Party World 乐圣
9 Chongwenmenwai Dajie, Zhengren Building,
Chongwen District
崇文区崇文门外大街9号正仁大厦
+86 10 6708 6666

Tango 糖果
6 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区工体西路6号
+86 10 6551 9988[/size]]]> Entertainment 2009-06-18 06:15:50 400 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=399 [size=4]
The Beijing Museum Pass (博物馆通票) is a godsend for Beijing visitors. For [color=magenta][b]only 80RMB[/b][/color], you can have a chance to visit 17 Museums in Beijing for free and half price for nearly 30 museums.

Mostly the ticket can used by two people, so a perfect choice for family to tour around the city’s Museum, up to three adults can enjoy discounts to nearly all the city's main museums as well as several temples and cultural sights. This can add up to very big savings. However, a limited number of these booklets are available between late December and late January each year. They are valid through the entire calendar year and can be bought at main branches of China Post Offices and Paper Tiger book store or order them by calling one of these numbers: [color=blue][b]86-10-6221 3256；6221 3275；6222 3793；8666 0652.[/b][/color]

Just leave your contact information and address then the ticket will be sent to your house in two or three days. Though if you live outside the 4th ring road, there is a delivery fee. Visit [/size][url=http://www.bowuguan.bj.cn][size=4]www.bowuguan.bj.cn[/size][/url][size=4] (in Chinese) to get the most updated information about the Museums and ticket prices. [/size]
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Buying the card does not require identification so be careful not to lose it. It will be impossible to get it back and stocks run out quickly, so if you know you are coming to Beijing later in the year, perhaps it's worth arranging for a friend or colleague here to buy one for you.[/size]]]> Entertainment 2009-06-11 03:40:28 399 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=398 Money 2009-06-18 06:10:17 398 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=397 Scratch off the security seal on the card and simply dial 13800138000 (it’s printed on the card) to reach China Mobile’s bilingual, automated service and key in the security number on the card. Within seconds you’ll receive a text message indicating you have successfully added minutes to your M-Zone account.[/size]]]> Communications 2009-06-18 06:11:47 397 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=396 [size=3][color=darkgreen]
Drinking tea is another TCM remedy that stimulates the appetite and helps digestion. It is said that tea cleans out your insides and has about a dozen medicinal attributes. Many would say that there's nothing like a cup of tea to settle the stomach after a night of excess. [/color][/size]]]> Health 2009-06-02 10:02:25 396 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=395
Zongzi (粽子) are an essential food of the Dragon Boat Festival and be dated back as far as the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC). In early times, it was only glutinous rice wrapped in reed leaves and tied with colored thread. But now the fillings are more diversified, including jujube and bean paste, fresh meat and even egg yolk. If time permits, people will soak glutinous rice, wash reed leaves and wrap up zongzi themselves. Otherwise, they will go to shops to buy them with whatever filling they like. The custom of eating zongzi is also popular in North and South Korea, Japan and Southeast Asian nations.

Dragon Boat Festival isn't only about gorging yourself on sticky rice treats; it's about putting silk perfume pouches on children to ward off evil. Parents first sew little bags with colorful silk cloth, then fill the bags with perfumes or herbal medicines, stringing them together with silk thread. The perfume pouch will be hung around the neck or tied to the front of a garment as an ornament that is sure to scare away demons.
[/b][/size]]]> Food 2009-05-27 06:04:00 395 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=394
What the Chinese partner needs:[/size]
[size=3]A certificate of marriageability (obtainable from his/her danwei)
A certificate of birth
Household registration book (hukou)
A health certificate (obtainable from a regional-level local hospital)
A letter from the parents of the Chinese partner giving permission for their child to marry a foreigner (this letter should include the index fingerprint of both parents below their signatures and date)

Foreign Partner
A current passport
Chinese residence permit
A health certificate from a local hospital designated by the marriage registration office
Three photos of the marrying couple, taken together
A registration fee
A certification of marriageability

The certification of marriageability requires further explanation. Basically, the marriage registration office needs a form from the foreign partner’s home government stating he/she is not already married in his/her home country. Every foreign government has its own version of this type of form with its own requirements for obtaining one. Couples will need to check the embassy website of the foreign partner’s home country in China for details on how to obtain this kind of certification. (Chinese translations must accompany foreign-language documents.)

Application requirements may vary from office to office. When an individual visits the appropriate marriage registration office to pick up an application form and find out which local hospital the foreign partner must get checked at, he/she should also check to see if the office's requirements differ from those listed here.

It only takes the marriage registration office about an hour or so to review the submitted documents and approve of the application. Once the marriage registration office approves of the application and registers the marriage, it will issue a marriage certificate.[/size]]]> Laws & Regulations 2009-05-25 10:02:32 394 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=393 I am Jackson Jiang, native Chinese in Xiamen,an experienced Mandarin tutor and a postgraduate.I can speak English fluently. I have more than 6 years’ experience of teaching foreigners Mandarin. I can ensure the student to learn Chinese(Mandarin) in an easy and effective way . I teach from basic leavel to high level, including comprehensive class and business class. I also teache guitar, if you are interested in my class pls contact me at [email]KKJ407@163.COM[/email] , or my mobile phone number 15859211530.]]> Education 2009-05-20 02:56:00 393 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=392 There is no vaccine available right now, But proper hygiene practices will help prevent the contamination, such as pay attention to personal hygiene, wash hands with alcohol-based hand cleaner, especially after coughing and sneezing, avoid close contact with the crowd and avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth through which the gem spreads.
Signs and symptoms of swine flu:
The symptoms of swine flu resembles the symptoms of regular flu including fever, cough, sore throat, nausea, headache, dizziness, chills and fatigue. Swine flu in children features difficult breathing, bluish skin color, not drinking enough fluids, not waking up or not interacting, being so irritable that the child does not want to be held, severe cough and fever with a rash.]]> Health 2009-05-18 05:07:01 392 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=391 Fetion is a comprehensive telecommunication service provided by CMCC, integrating IVR, GPRS and SMS and covering users’ communication demands on three forms (complete real-time voice service, quasi real-time text and small amount data telecommunication service and non-real-time telecommunication service). In this way a seamless telecommunication service between the Internet and mobile network is realized.
Besides the basic functions of chatting software, Fetion can realize log-in through multiple terminals such as PC, cell phone and WAP, achieving a seamless and real-time intercommunication between PC and cell phones. It is then guaranteed that users will never be off-line. Meanwhile, through Fetion, users can send free messages to friends, enjoy super-low charge for voice group chatting and file interchange between cell phones and computers. All such features provide users with perfect experience when they use the product. Furthermore, Fetion can also meet users’ demands on text and voice communication anonymously, which truly create an unstrained, unlimited and safe platform for communication and exchange.
CMCC is dedicated to redefine colorful and dynamic mobile life for users through Fetion and the corporation will continue to create Fetion products with its strong technological and fund capability. It is guaranteed that new features will be developed and new functions will be strengthened and finally provide all users with perfected and human-oriented service.
Product Features
Seamless connection between mobile communication and the Internet, free SMS
Fetion integrates multiple telecommunication methods such as IVR, SMS and GPRS, covering users’ communication demands on complete real-time voice service, quasi real-time text and small data telecommunication service and non-real-time telecommunication service. The service combines multiple telecommunication services such as SMS, on-line messages, voice chatting, CRBT, on-line service hall and file sharing, etc.
Standard rate
For the time being, Fetion users are exempted from function charges and for users of "Fetion Friends" are charged 5 yuan/month.
Telecommunication charge: for upstream SMS and GPRS, the flow should be charged according to the actual rate of local CMCC companies. In busy time, the telecommunication charge of IVR is 0.25 yuan/minute (8:00-18:00) and for the rest time period it is 0.15 yuan/min, and the roaming charge is 0.5 yuan/minute.
Opening/Canceling
1. Dial 10086 to open/cancel the service;
2. Open or cancel the service at Service Halls;
3. Send SMS with the content of "ktfx" to 161 to open the service and "qxfx" to 161 to cancel;
4. Visit [url=http://www.monternet.com]www.monternet.com[/url] ——〉Mo New Life——〉Fetion Friend and open/cancel service following instructions on the webpage;
5. Users can visit the Chinese official website of CMCC and download Fetion from introduction page to new service. After the installation of user end is completed, then users can open or cancel service following the instructions;
6. Users can visit online service halls of CMCC of the local companies and open/cancel service following instructions on the webpage.
How to use (after opening the service)
1. If users use PC user end, cell phone user end and web use end, they can add contacts by directly adding cell phone numbers/virtual ID and can add, delete, revise and search for contacts. If users use SMS, then edit SMS with the content of "HY# virtual ID" or "HY# cell phone number" to 161.
2. Users can choose one/multiple user(s) to send out invitations to build up voice communication. If the other side accepts the invitation, the system then initials calls to the cell phones of both the initiators and people invited and built up voice communication. If users use SMS, then for one-on-one voice communication, edit SMS "YY_virtual ID" to 161 among which the "_" is space or "#".
3. When users adopt PC user end, cell phone user end and web user end, then one-on-one file transfer function is initiated, users can choose any local picture, voice or file of any format to send. No file can be sent through SMS.
4. If users apply PC user end, then they can send SMS through the PC user end to mobile users who publicize their cell phone numbers or to subscribers of non-comprehensive instant telecommunication service. The SMS will be sent to the cell phones of receivers.
Supporting Mobiles
windows mobiles：
Dopod：310，565, 535, 585, 566, 575, 710, 586
symbian mobiles：
Nokia: 6600，N70, 3230, 6670, 6260, 7610, 6630, N72；
Java mobiles：
Moto：A732, V360, V190, V3, L7, L6, L6g, K1, A780, E680i, E2, V3i, A1200，L7i, E680g, E6, V3ie, A1200r, V361, V191, V600, U6
SE：Z520c, K750c, W550c, Z530c, Z550c, W700c, W810c, W800c, K310c, W300c, K790c, K700c, W830c, W710c，M608c, K758c, K300c, J300c, K510c，6131, 7360, 6070, 6030, 6270
Nokia：6102, N70, 7260, 6020, 6060，6131, 7360, 6070, 6270
Samsung：D728, I858,
NEC：6305, 3602, NQ, NK, AG
Panasonic: VS6, MX6，MX7
Lenovo: E328, V800
Amoi：A660
Coverage
31 provinces, automotive regions and municipalities in China]]> Communications 2009-05-18 05:05:22 391 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=390 They charge the face price of the tickets plus a small booking charge, currently 5 rmb and print your ticket immediately. There are advance purchase limits, although they seem variable. Generally, you can’t buy a same day ticket, or one for more than five, or maybe eight days in advance.
These agent ticket offices can be hard to find. The train station won’t tell you where the offices are located, as the station’s ticket office wants the business. They maybe huge, as big as the ticket office at the station with many windows and lines, or more often tiny, with one or two clerks and one window. Some are only windows opening onto the sidewalk. However, they are worth finding as it makes getting rail tickets easy. As you wander around, keep your eye open for the railway symbol, or something looks like a tiny ticket office with posted railway schedules. It might be a freight office, or a ticket office. There are usually offices somewhere around universities.
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[/size][/font][/align][/align][align=left][align=left][font=Arial][size=12pt]admissions@naisbeijing.com [/size][/font][/align][/align][align=left][align=left][font=Arial][size=12pt]www.naisbeijing.com[/size][/font][/align][/align]]]> Education 2009-05-15 03:13:53 389 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=388
Here is a list of 40 classic Chinese superstitions:
When having a baby
*If you're pregnant, use of glue will cause a difficult birth. So will sniffing glue.
*If you strike an animal during pregnancy, the newborn child will look like that animal and behave like one. If you're ugly this might be an upgrade.
*You should never praise a newborn baby because it will invite evil spirits and ghosts. "Oh! What a ghastly wretch of a baby!"
*A concave navel means a prosperous life. Inny's are the best!
*A baby with more than one hair crown will be mischievous and disobedient. All party officials have two.
*A baby with wide and thick ears will live prosperously. Ear modeling was big in the Tang dynasty.

Before you get married
*Wedding clothes should be red, yellow and/or white. Or hot pink.
*Wearing black, blue or gray will bring bad luck to the marriage. So will sleeping with the milk delivery man.
*Couples with the same surname cannot marry; even if they are not related, they still belong to the same ancestry. But you can marry your cousin if their name is different.
*A boy, preferably born a Dragon, must roll over the newlywed's matrimonial bed to ensure good luck and a baby boy. Boys are overrated!
*Never marry someone who is older or younger than you by 3 or 6 years. Or 20 for that matter.
Good Feng Shui
*The number of steps in a staircase should be even-numbered.
*It is bad luck to have two room doors face each other.
*It is bad luck if your door or gate directly faces a road.
*Don't build your house facing the north.
*The master bedroom should not be situated right above the garage.
*The dining area should not be under a second-floor toilet.
Going to funerals
*An improper funeral will bring ill fortune and disaster.
*Statues of deities must be covered with red cloth of paper.
*Mirrors must be hidden; a person who sees the reflection of the coffin will have a death in his/her family.
*White cloth must be hung across the doorway of the house.
*The deceased's children and grandchildren should not cut their hair for 49 days.
*After leaving a wake, do not go straight home lest the ghost of the dead follows you.
Lucky and unlucky colors
*Red is the color of blood or life and will bring happiness, wealth, fame, and good luck.
*Black is the color of feces and is associated with evil, disaster and bad fortune.
*White is the color of mother's milk. It symbolizes moderation, purity, honesty and life and balances red and black.
Lucky and unlucky numbers
*The luckiest number is eight because its Chinese word also means "prosper".
*The unluckiest number is four as it sounds like the Chinese word for death.
*Seven can also signify death.
*The number one means loneliness.
*The number "9" is good, because nine in Cantonese sounds like the word "sufficient".
About time
*Clipping toenails or fingernails at night is bad luck; the person will be visited by a ghost.
*If a dog howls continuously at night, this means death.
*Hearing a crow cawing between 3 and 7 am means the hearer will receive gifts; hearing a crow caw between 7 and 11am means rain and wind; and between 11am and 1pm means quarrels.
*If a man's ears burn between 11pm and 1pm, there will be harmony between him and his wife; if they burn between 1 and 3 in the afternoon, a guest will soon arrive.
Things you should never do
*Beating a person with a broom will rain bad luck upon that person for years.
*Wearing a moustache is considered bad luck.
*Never point at the moon or your ears might get chopped off.
*Don't sweep the floor on New Year's Day lest you sweep away the good fortune.
*Don't keep a pet turtle or it will slow down your business.

While many Chinese people today may not believe in these dos and don'ts, these Chinese superstitions (by the name of "traditions" and "customs") are still practiced.[/size]]]> Customs 2009-05-11 09:48:21 388 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=387
Free luggage allowance for China domestic flights:
Any passenger holding a first class adult ticket or a half-price ticket is entitled to bear the luggage of 40 kg (about 88 pounds) free of charge (checked and carry-on luggage);
Any passenger holding a business class adult ticket or a half-price ticket is entitled to bear the luggage of 30 kg (about 66 pounds) free of charge (checked and carry-on luggage);
Any passenger holding an economy class adult ticket or a half-price ticket is entitled to bear the luggage of 20 kg (about 44 pounds) free of charge (checked luggage);
No free luggage allowance for people who hold infant tickets.

Carry-on luggage for China domestic flights:
Each first-class passenger is entitled to have two pieces of carry-on luggage;
Each business-class and economy-class passenger is entitled to have one piece of carry-on luggage;
The size of each carry-on luggage should be smaller than 20 X 40 X 55 centimeter (7.8 X
15.7 X 21.6 inches) and total weight should be less than 5 kg (11 pounds). Otherwise, the luggage should be checked together with your other luggage. For luggage in excess of the free luggage allowance in piece, or the sum of the length, width and height of each piece exceeding the prescribed limits, an excess luggage charge should be paid. We recommend for efficient travel that each passenger travel with only one suitcase and one carry-on bag. Excessive number, size, or weight of luggage may result in your inconvenience and/or surcharge.

Source: http;//www.foereinerinchina.com[/size]]]> Transportation 2009-05-11 07:28:54 387 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=386 Professional service costs more but is well worth it. Laundry stores are ubiquitous in China. Look for the sign marked XiYi (洗衣) or spot the clothes hanging from the ceiling. Small laundry service varies in quality, so do a trial run with inexpensive clothes first. The charge is counted by the item, roughly 5 Yuan for shirt and trousers, 8 Yuan for suits and jumpers, 20~50 Yuan for coats. Services include cleaning, drying, ironing and they will even pick up your clothes and deliver them next day to your door.
Fornet (010 6417 7767 [url=http://www.fornet.com.cn]http://www.fornet.com.cn[/url]) is one of the reliable franchises in Beijing. It is easy to find its branch stores located in every large-scale Carrefour market. Prices are clearly visible on the board and some of the stores offer English service. Fornet's pricing scheme does not differentiate between regular laundry and dry cleaning; 12 Yuan for shirts and trousers, 18 Yuan for jackets and sweaters, 36 Yuan~56 Yuan for coats and dresses, and 56 Yuan~80 Yuan for quilts and blankets. Price includes ironing and delivery service.
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Elsa 伊尔萨
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Unisec 西班牙尤萨健康干洗
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HAPPY LIFE BRIEF 百福莱洗衣连锁
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[url=http://www.itagrek.com.cn]www.itagrek.com.cn[/url]]]> Other 2009-05-11 07:23:08 386 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=385 The 12345 number will ask about personal contact information. The caller can make the phone call anonymously or require the department to keep the information safe.]]> Laws & Regulations 2009-05-11 07:15:12 385 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=384 [size=3]The cheongsam, or qipao in Chinese, evolved from ancient clothing of the Manchu ethnic minority. In ancient times, it generally referred to long gowns worn by the people of Manchuria, Mongolia and the Eight-Banner.

In the early years of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), long gowns featured collarless, narrow cuff in the shape of a horse's hoof, buttons down the left front, four slits and a fitting waist. Wearers usually coiled up their cuff, and put it down when hunting or battling. In winter, the cuff could serve to prevent cold. The gown had four slits, with one on the left, right, front and back, which reached the knees. It was fitted to the body and was rather warm. Fastened with a waistband, the long gown could hold solid food and utensils when people went out hunting. Men's long gowns were mostly blue, gray or green; and women's, white.

Another feature of Manchu cheongsam was that people generally wore it plus a waistcoat that was either with buttons down the front, a twisted front, or a front in the shape of lute, etc.

When the early Manchu rulers came to China proper, they moved their capital to Beijing and cheongsam began to spread in the Central Plains. The Qing Dynasty unified China, and unified the nationwide costume as well. At that time, men wore a long gown and a mandarin jacket over the gown, while women wore a cheongsam. Although the 1911 Revolution toppled the rule of the Qing (Manchu) Dynasty, the female dress survived the political change and, with succeeding improvements, has become the traditional dress for Chinese women.

Till the 1930s, Manchu people, no matter male or female, all wore loose-fitting and straight-bottomed broad-sleeved long gowns with a wide front. The lower hem of women's cheongsam reached the calves with embroidered flower patterns on it, while that of men's cheongsam reached the ankles and had no decorative patterns.

From the 1930s, cheongsam almost became the uniform for women. Folk women, students, workers and highest-tone women all dressed themselves in cheongsam, which even became a formal suit for occasions of social intercourses or diplomatic activities. Later, cheongsam even spread to foreign countries and became the favorite of foreign females.

After the 1940s, influenced by new fashion home and abroad, Manchu men's cheongsam was phased out, while women's cheongsam became narrow-sleeved and fitted to the waist and had a relatively loose hip part, and its lower hem reached the ankles. Then there emerge various forms of cheongsams we see today that emphasize color decoration and set off the beauty of the female shape.

Why do Han people like to wear the cheongsam? The main reason is that it fits well the female Chinese figure, has simple lines and looks elegant. What's more, it is suitable for wearing in all seasons by old and young.

The cheongsam can either be long or short, unlined or interlined, woolen or made of silk floss. Besides, with different materials, the cheongsam presents different styles. Cheongsams made of silk with patterns of flowerlet, plain lattices or thin lines demonstrate charm of femininity and staidness; those made of brocade are eye-catching and magnificent and suitable for occasions of greeting guests and attending banquets.

When Chinese cheongsams were exhibited for sales in countries like Japan and France, they received warm welcome from local women, who did not hesitate to buy Chinese cheongsams especially those top-notch ones made of black velour interlined with or carved with golden flowers. Cheongsam features strong national flavor and embodies beauty of Chinese traditional costume. It not only represents Chinese female costume but also becomes a symbol of the oriental traditional costume.
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[size=2]Source : [/size][url=http://www.estudychinese.com][size=2]http://www.estudychinese.com[/size][/url]]]> Other 2009-05-08 09:32:39 384 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=383 Fried guanchang is a special Beijing food. In Chinese the word "guanchang" actually means large intestine, so most people would thing that it is kind of dished with large intestine of some animal, but actually it is made of flour. Most Chinese folks don't even know that guan chang was made by stuffing more than ten ingredients including green pea powder, grounded meat and starch into pig's intestine. Thus the words guan chang literally mean "filling the intestine." Nowadays, guan chang is no longer made the same way. In shops and temple fairs, guan chang is made by shaping starch and other ingredients into the shape of the intestine. The way to make guan chang is to first steam the stuffed intestine first, and then cut it into pieces before deep frying. After frying, guan chang is served with a sauce made of chopped garlic, salt and water. [/size]]]> Food 2009-05-07 09:54:44 383 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=382
Most Chinese passenger trains have dining cabins (餐车 Can Che). It's usually in the middle cabin of the train. The dining cabin may be crowded at a few hours, and if you go to eat in the dinning car, make sure you take good care of your valuables and luggage. A regular dish costs about 30 RMB. Don't expect delicate food and fancy service there. On the ordinary train, people who have standing for too long may come to the dinning cabin for a seat. They are often avoided until they order something from the menu. But the whole dining is like you are watched by the server who is timing your eating and is expecting your leaving once you put down the chopsticks.]]> Transportation 2009-05-07 01:26:48 382 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=381 And the taste varies by region.
People in Southern China like it more like a pie. They add some pork, veggies and spices. Then they cut the round shape cake into triangle, or just cut it up into small pieces. Either is delicious and the cake is a bargain snack, from 2RMB to 5RMB. And it is quick and filling.
And here are some of the places in Beijing where you can enjoy this bargain snack.

Xicheng District: East to Xidan Culture Plaza
Chongwen District: No.185, Qianmen Avenue
Haidian District: Face to the Third Hospital of Beijing University
[/size]]]> Food 2009-05-07 06:55:09 381 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=380 [font=Times New Roman]There are three types of 'Tourist Yi Ka Tong' cards: student (60RMB), adult (100RMB), and senior (60RMB). With an identification card and a one inch photo, you can buy the one year annual card. The ticket value of the tourist card is more than 2000RMB. After using this card, people can enjoy trips to 58 scenic spots in Beijing, Hebei, and Tianjin.[/font]

[font=Times New Roman]58 scenic spots the tourist Yikayong contained[/font][font=宋体]　[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Beijing (35) [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Shijing Hill amusement park [/font][font=宋体]石景山游乐园[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Chinese culture garden [/font][font=宋体]中华文化园[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Mt. Fenghuang [/font][font=宋体]凤凰岭[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Haven immortal valley [/font][font=宋体]桃源仙谷[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Heilongtan [/font][font=宋体]黑龙潭[/font][font=Times New Roman]; The first waterfall of Beijing [/font][font=宋体]京都第一瀑[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Cool valley [/font][font=宋体]清凉谷[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Thousand Pearl Waterfall [/font][font=宋体]千尺珍珠瀑[/font][font=Times New Roman] Great Wall Ruins Park [/font][font=宋体]长城遗址公园[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Qingjingding [/font][font=宋体]青菁顶[/font][font=Times New Roman]; White Dragon Pool [/font][font=宋体]白龙潭;[/font][/size][size=4][font=Times New Roman]Yunmeng fairyland [/font][font=宋体]云梦仙境[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Longtan gorge [/font][font=宋体]龙潭涧[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Feiteng Film and Television City[/font][font=宋体]飞腾影视城[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Tianchi canyon [/font][font=宋体]天池峡谷[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Saint Spring Mountain [/font][font=宋体]圣泉山[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Happy island [/font][font=宋体]欢乐岛[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Rapana Thomasiana Huiyuan Valley [/font][font=宋体]红螺慧缘谷[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Big Limestone [/font][font=宋体]大溶洞[/font][/size][size=4][font=Times New Roman];Lake Hole Water [/font][font=宋体]湖洞水[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Jingdong Grand Canyon [/font][font=宋体]京东大峡谷[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Old elephant peak [/font][font=宋体]老象峰[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Yahuan Mountain[/font][font=宋体]丫鬟山[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Three Sheep Ancient Volcanos [/font][font=宋体]三羊古火山[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Miaofeng Mountain [/font][font=宋体]妙峰山[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Baihua Mountain[/font][font=宋体]百花山[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Small Dragon Gate [/font][font=宋体]小龙门[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Shuanglong Canyon [/font][font=宋体]双龙峡[/font][/size][size=4][font=Times New Roman]; Jingxi 18Pools [/font][font=宋体]京西十八潭[/font][/size][size=4][font=Times New Roman];Remnant Great Wall [/font][font=宋体]残长城[/font][/size][size=4][font=Times New Roman]; The Ancient Cliff
[/font][font=宋体]古崖居[/font][/size][size=4][font=Times New Roman];
KangXi Prairie [/font][font=宋体]康西草原[/font][/size][size=4][font=Times New Roman];
Nine Eye Tower [/font][font=宋体]九眼楼[/font][font=Times New Roman]; God road [/font][font=宋体]神路[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Mt. Yinshan Talin [/font][font=宋体]银山塔林[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Hebei (8)[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Shengfang old town (family yard, platform, Shengfang museum) [/font][font=宋体]胜芳古镇[/font][font=Times New Roman] ([/font][font=宋体]张家大院，戏楼，胜芳博物馆[/font][font=Times New Roman]); Li Shaochun Memorial hall [/font][font=宋体]李少春纪念馆[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Yijin Academy [/font][font=宋体]益津书院[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Bazhou Museum [/font][font=宋体]霸州博物馆[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Longquan temple [/font][font=宋体]龙泉禅寺[/font][font=Times New Roman]; The Xianghe first city [/font][font=宋体]香河第一城　[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Tianjin (15)[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Folk Custom Museum [/font][font=宋体]民俗博物馆[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Old Town Museum [/font][font=宋体]老城博物馆[/font][/size][size=4][font=Times New Roman];
Tianjin Boxer Memorial Hall [/font][font=宋体]天津义和团纪念馆[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Tianjin Liang Qichao Memorial Hall [/font][font=宋体]天津梁启超纪念馆[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Tianjin Jianfu Guan Yin Temple [/font][font=宋体]天津荐福观音寺[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Zhonghua Shi Yuan [/font][font=宋体]中华石园[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Tianjin Dijing Sports Club [/font][font=宋体]天津帝景体育俱乐部[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Tianjin Yulong Ski Field [/font][font=宋体]天津玉龙滑雪场[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Tianjin Ji County Geology Park [/font][font=宋体]天津蓟县国家地质公园博物馆[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Jizhou Confucian Temple [/font][font=宋体]蓟州文庙[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Panshanfengqing Garden [/font][font=宋体]盘山风情园[/font][/size][font=Times New Roman]
[size=4]Yijuyong Museum [/size][/font][size=4][font=宋体]义聚永博物馆[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Bao-Cheng Natural Science Park [/font][font=宋体]宝成博物苑[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Minor Stop Training Garden [/font][font=宋体]小站练兵园[/font][font=Times New Roman]; Altai Pasture [/font][font=宋体]阿尔泰牧场[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]See [url=http://www.bjlynp.com]www.bjlynp.com[/url] for complete details.[/font][/size]]]> Entertainment 2009-05-07 06:52:10 380 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=379 [/font]洗衣[font=Times New Roman]. As with franchises, the smaller operations charge by the item. Service includes ironing and next day pick up. Typical prices are 5 RMB for shirts and trousers, suits and jumpers for 8 RMB, and a coat for 20RMB to 50 RMB.[/font][/size]
[font=Times New Roman][size=3]Fornet (010-647 7767) and Gold Water (010-6463 9411) are reliable franchises with several branches around town. Their pricing schemes do not differentiate between regular laundry and dry cleaning.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=3]12 RMB shirts and trousers[/size][/font]
[font=Times New Roman][size=3]18 RMB jackets and sweaters[/size][/font]
[font=Times New Roman][size=3]36 RMB to 56RMB coats and dresses[/size][/font]
[font=Times New Roman][size=3]56RMB to 80RMB quilts and blankets[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=3]Gold Water[/size][/font]
[font=Times New Roman][size=3]18RMB suits[/size][/font]
[font=Times New Roman][size=3]24RMB trousers[/size][/font]
[font=Times New Roman][size=3]28RMB jackets[/size][/font]
[font=Times New Roman][size=3]45RMB to 55RMB coats[/size][/font]
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[/color]]]> Other 2009-05-11 07:36:17 379 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=378 1)License holder has his/her household registration from the outside province into Beijing
2)Holder of a license issued by a Motor Vehicle Asministration fo other province/city gets a temporary residence permit in Beijing.
3)The license issued by a Motor Vehicle Administration of other province/city is verified to be real and valid.
4)Driver's license has not been put in a suspended, canceled or revoked state.
5)Applicant does not have an accumulated point total exceeding the maximum allowableRequired documentation
1)Driver's license application form
2)Applicant and, if applicable, authorized agent's original and photo copy of identification
3)Applicant's driver's license
4)2 1-inch color photos with a white background
Processing time
Within one business day after the applicaion has been accepted.]]> Transportation 2009-05-03 05:54:53 378 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=377 When there is only slight damage and no injuries, stop the vehicle and turn on the emergency flashers as listed above. Parties involved should exchange license plate numbers, driver's license and car insurance information.
If you didn't break any traffic laws, just move the vehicle to a place not obstructing traffic and complete "Motor Vehicle Traffic Accident Rapid Disposition Agreement" form.
If form unavailable, parties can describe accident on paper and record parties' pertinent information, then have insurance companies settle the claims.]]> Transportation 2009-04-29 03:01:49 377 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=376 Computer test, total 100 questions, one mark for each question, at least 90 marks to pass, can use Chinese, English, Russian, German, French, Japanese, Korean, Arabic and Spanish.
Address of dring test: Shenghua Driving Training School
Material offer of traffic safety code test: FESCO
Add: Third floor, Foreign Enterprise Service Building, No.14 Chaoyangmen, South St. Chaoyang Dist.
Tel: 86-10-85616663]]> Transportation 2009-04-29 02:58:10 376 http://www.laonei.com/Tips/info.php?Tid=375
It is very important to have health and accident insurance before taking any Great Wall hiking tour. Be sure to carry insurance information, and emergency contact information with you, on any hike.Be sure to have a good breakfast at least an hour before starting a strenuous hike.It is deceivingly hot to walk on the Wall under the sun. Be sure to bring along, and to drink, enough water to keep yourself from becoming dehydrated.You may consider bringing a first-aid kit in your day pack, in case of emergencies, especially if hiking alone. Items to consider carrying include medication against diarrhea, oral re-hydration powder or tablets, antiseptic cream for minor cuts, waterless hand-soap, liquid against upset stomach, and potentially medication to prevent motion sickness if you have a long bus ride. Another item to consider is insect repellant, depending on the location and the season.For excursions with a long drive at the beginning or end of the day, you may consider bringing a CD player to enjoy as we travel, but plan on leaving it with the vehicle when we leave (it will be safe), rather than bringing it with you on the trek.Walk slowly during the first hours to condition your body to trekking. Never run or walk fast.Because many parts of the Wall are broken and loose, sensible footwear is essential.Be aware of the danger: in many places, especially on mountain tops, the wall is broken and loose; many parts are not only difficult and strenuous but also [u]dangerous[/u]! Be very careful!Keep a safe distance from the person in front of you while walking up any steep broken wall to avoid being hit by falling stones.Keep a safe distance from the edge of the wall, or any opening or break in the wall; these areas are the first to become loose or broken, and therefore may not be safe. Be sure to obey any warning signs that are posted.If you need to use a rope bridge, don't run, jump, shake, or push.Don't lean against the wall to rest without first verifying that it is still secure, and that its stones have not become loosened.Preserve the Wall – think green! Leave nothing except your footprints, take nothing except photographs and garbage.In summer, rain showers and/or thunderstorms are quite common while hiking on the Wall. Be sure to power-off your mobile phone in any bad weather - using a cell phone in an electrical storm can be fatal!!![color=windowtext]Although our leaders have 2-way radios with them on many hikes, there is limited coverage in some areas. Because some parts of the Wall are really rough, participants must behave as a team, helping each other where appropriate.[/color]Don’t wander off on your own – stay with the group.[color=#333333]There are local people selling bottled water and even Coca Cola along some sections of the Wall. They generally charge four or five yuan for each container, so you are recommended to drink water already-provided, or to carry your own.[/color][color=windowtext]In any areas which are very touristy, y[/color]ou are likely to be followed by vendors who want to sell you books, post cards, and other souvenirs. You must firmly say “No!” to them right away, otherwise you will be followed for the whole walk. And be careful not to say “I’ll buy on the way back” – they remember your face and will expect you to keep your promise!]]> Other 2009-04-29 02:12:07 375