High-speed train between Shenzhen-Guangzhou and Guangzhou-Wuhan will be connected

From 1st April,2012, the high-speed train between Shenzhen-Guangzhou and Guangzhou-Wuhan will be connected.  People can take the high speed train from Shenzhen North railway station to Wuhan directly. Without any transfers in Guangzhou,this will make it easier and faster to travel between Shenzhen and Wuhan.There will be 20 pairs of High-speed trains running between these two cites everyday.The fastest high-speed train between Shenzhen and Wuhan is G1014 which will only take 4 hours and 11 minutes. With this fast high-speed train, it is estimated that more and more travelers from Central part of China will visit Hong Kong via Shenzhen.

Though the high-speed train ticket price is lower than by plane, it is still higher than that people expected. Price for second class ticket is RMB540, while the First Class ticket is RMB840. The highest price is for Business Class ticket which is up to RMB1600

Wuhan—>Shenzhen High-speed train timetable

Train Number	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration
G1011	07:26	12:16	04:50
G1001	09:00	13:13	04:13
G1013	09:58	14:50	04:52
G1015	11:10	15:50	04:40
G1017	12:10	17:06	04:56
G1003	14:00	18:13	04:13
G1005	15:00	19:17	04:17
G1019	15:37	20:36	04:59
G1021	16:25	21:15	04:50
G1023	17:25	22:20	04:55

 

Shenzhen—>Wuhan high-speed train timetable

Train Number	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration
G1012	07:00	11:50	04:50
G1014	08:30	13:31	05:01
G1002	10:00	14:13	04:13
G1016	11:15	16:03	04:48
G1018	12:36	17:26	04:50
G1004	14:00	18:11	04:11
G1020	14:30	19:41	05:11
G1006	16:00	20:13	04:13
G1022	17:00	21:52	04:52
G1024	18:01	22:48	04:47

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Classic China-9 Days Shanghai,Xian and Beijing Tour

Day 1 – Arrive in Shanghai (no meal)
Upon your arrival into Shanghai, you will be met by our friendly guide who will transfer you to your hotel for a good rest.

Day2 – Shanghai (B/L/D)
Visit:Yu Garden, Jin Mao Tower,Bund Huangpu River Cruise, Acrobatic Show 
Today you will enjoy a delightful Shanghai tour. You will visit Yu Garden which is the largest traditional garden in Shanghai, then troll along the Shanghai Old Street with its twisting alleyways and many shops and hawkers. This afternoon after lunch, pay a visit the Jin Mao Two, one of the highest building in Shanghai Pudong area, where from the Observation deck you will enjoy a panoramic view of Shanghai city. After that, stroll along the Bund and then take a short cruise on Huangpu River. Tonight, enjoy the famous Chinese traditional acrobatic show.

Day3 – Shanghai—Xi’an by flight (B/L)
Visit: Big Goose Pagoda, City Wall, Great Mosque, Mslim Street
This morning, be transferred to the airport for your flight to Xi’an. Upon your arrival in Xi’an, our guide will greet you and transferred you to visit the Giant Goose Pagoda which has a long history, and then visit the famous City Wall, Great Mosque and Muslim street. After that be transferred to your hotel for a good rest.

Day 4 – Xi’an(B/L)
Visit: Terracotta Warriors,Dumpling Banquet, Tang Dynasty Show
This morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to visit the famous historical site–Terracotta Warriors. It is referred to the Eighth wonders in the world. This afternoon return to hotel and free at your own to explore Xi’an.Tonight, enjoy the Dumpling Banquet to taste the local delicious food with the Tang Dynasty Show performance.

Day5 – Xi’an—Beijing byflight (B/L)
This morning, you are free at your own pace to explore Xi’an. After lunch,take flight to Beijing. Upon arrival in Beijing, our guide will greet you and transfer you to your hotel for a good rest.

Day6 – Beijing (B/L)
Visit: Badaling Great Wall, Legends of Kung Fu performance 
Today, pay a visit to the Great Wall of Badaling Great Wall.Badaling Great Wall is located in the northern Part of Beijing which is about 70km from Beijing city Center. This is oundoubtedly one of the greatest man-made wonders of the world.This afternoon after your lunch, be transferred back to Beijing city to visit the Silk Market where you can negotiate and seek out of the many bargains. After that, move to Red Theater to enjoy Legends of Kung Fu Performance.

Day7 – Beijing (B/L)
Visit: Lama Temple, Hutong 
This morning after breakfast, you will visit the most renowned Tibetan Buddhist Temple outside of Tibet – The Lama Temple, It is the largest Tibetan monastery in Beijing. After that, you will visit the traditional Beijing Old Hutong by rickshaw where you can get an fascinating insight into the lives of the traditional Beijing citizens. This afternoon, free at your own to explore Beijing city.

Day8 – Beijing (B/L/D)
Visit:Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven 
Today you will spend a delightful day to visit most of the famous sights of Beijing. You will first visit Tiananmen Square, the heart of Beijing and it is the largest square in the world. After that , you will visit the Forbidden City, home to two dynasties of Emperors spanning 500 years. This afternoon, you will be transferred to visit the architectural wonders of the Temple of Heaven. Tonight enjoy a traditional Peking Duck dinner in the famous traditional Beijing restaurant–Quanjude.

Day9 – Depart Beijing (B)
Today you farewell Beijing and China. You are free till been transferred to Beijing Capital Airport for your onward flight home, end of your tour.

Price&Service

Departure Date :	15 Apr12	13 May12	17 Jun12	15 July12	12 Aug12	16 Sept12
Price:	US1793	US1793	US1793	US1793	US1793	US1793

Departure Date :	14 Oct12	11 Nov12	16 Dec12	13 Jan13	17 Feb13	17 Mar13
Price:	US1793	US1793	US1646	US1793	US1793	US1793

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Service Inclusion:
-4 star Hotels
-Domestic flights
-Private Car for transfer and sightseeing
-Professional English speaking guide
-Entrance fee as specified
-Meals as specified
(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

Service Exclusion:
-International flights
-China Visa
-Personal expense
-Tips for guide and driver

Remark:
All prices shown are based on the current exchange rate and maybe subject to fluctuation with the prevailing rate.

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Ferry between Xiamen and Taiwan (Keelung or Taichung)

If you would like to visit Tainwan from mainland China or vice versa, except for taking flight, there is a cheaper and comfortable way that you can travel between Taiwan and Mainland China.
The COSCO STAR cruise is running between Xiamen and Taiwan regularly. The schedule is as below:

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经验教训总结－检查spam=?UTF-8?B?6YKu5Lu2?=

今天对gmail邮箱进行清理，发现之前一直在等的客户邮件竟然办判定为垃圾邮件了。一封是2月29日的，一封是3月10日的，对于咨询的时效性，距离半个月以上的咨询，现在回复估计已经没戏了。今天还是希望抓住最后的机会，诶客人回了一封，希望能有一点点机会。
一直以来总是对gmail判断垃圾邮件的能力很有信息，因此没去注意spam。没想到这么重要的邮件竟然被gmail封杀了。后来在仔细检查了另外一个gmail帐号，也发现了两封正常咨询被判断为spam.看来以后还是花点时间，看一下spam的邮件，避免错过有效咨询。

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吃饭，排队！

如果吃个饭每次都是人满为患，实在没理由相信中国经济会崩溃，内心拉动不了。每次出餐馆吃饭，都要排上半个小时都一个小时。实在是花钱都要竞争，给别人钱，人家还不乐意呢！别人的生意都这么好。如果自己想卖点啥东西，总是门可罗雀，无人问津。
唉，等到快没食欲了。

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必胜客，上菜快一点啊

不知道是杭州人懒，还是有钱，还是菜馆菜便宜，每次想到外面吃饭，都要排队。外婆家，白鹿，必胜客。好不容易等到桌子了，点完菜，有是半个多小时过去了，菜还没影，都等到小肠贴大肠了，必胜客，手脚快点啊。
终于来了一小盘面。唉，我先吃了，suzuki你就慢慢等吧！

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Bai Causeway

Bai Causeway

Bai Causeway is the oldest causeway on the West Lake. It was built in the early Tang Dynasty and it first was called Baisha Causeway. It starts from the Broken Bridge, passes the Embroidery Belt Bridge and ends at the Autumn Moon Over the Calm Lake. This one-kilometer-long causeway runs from east to west on the West Lake and provides a short cut from the city proper to the Solitary Hill.

Pink peach trees and sweeping willows are grown at regular intervals along both sides of the causeway. When the great Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi worked as governor of Hangzhou, he often took a stroll along the causeway and wrote a poem entitled ” Walking by Qiantang Lake in Spring”. The last two lines read:

” I like most to go east of the lake and linger there,
The Baisha Causeway is shaded by green willows.”

Though Bai Juyi did not construct the causeway, he did supervise the construction of another causeway, which has now disappeared, from Qiantang city gate to the foot of the Precious Stone Hill. The local people, out of adoration for him, came to associate his name with it, because during his three years as governor of Hangzhou(822–824), he contributed tremendously to the welfare of the city inhabitants. For example, he conducted water conservancy projects, dredged the six spring wells and the West Lake itself.

Since the 1950′s, the causeway has been reconstructed on many occasions, made wider and more solid, with peach and willow trees, flowers and lawns planted along the entire length of the causeway. When one looks at the green hills and the clear water around, one seems to be touring in apainting.

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