Posts Tagged ‘shopping’
All Natural, Chemical Free At Home Dry Cleaning Methods
Written by travel on January 30, 2010 – 12:16 amPerchloroethylene, better referred to as perc, is utilized by eighty p.c of dry cleaners in the United States as a solvent to wash garments that are “dry clean only.” Despite its effectiveness, the employment of this chemical has been linked to a vary of health aspect effects and has recently come below serious public scrutiny. […]
Tags: beauty, fashion, floral, fragrances, shopping
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The Need For Properly Protect Your Hats in Hat Boxes
Written by travel on October 24, 2009 – 2:31 amPurchasing a nice hat, particularly a good western style cowboy hat, can be relatively dear. If you want your hat to last, you will need to correctly care for it. Particularly if you don’t wear them often, it is best to store them in hat boxes specially made for this kind of hat.
However, when […]
Tags: clothing, fashion, hat, hats, luggage, shopping, storage, Travel
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Spain Holidays - Shopping List for Tourists
Written by travel on October 16, 2009 – 10:04 pmAre you wondering what to buy in Spain? If so, here are some souvenirs which will truly help you remember the great time you had while on holidays in Spain.
1. Spanish saffron - Grown in the plains of La Mancha, Spanish saffron is considered the world’s best saffron, and is therefore, sought after by all […]
Tags: holiday, shopping, Spain, Travel, Vacation, vacation travel
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Liulichang Street: a paradise of arts and crafts
Written by travel on July 10, 2009 – 8:54 pmWith slick new malls opening all over the city, Beijing definitely is a shopper’s stop. But one street in particular is right next to some of Beijing’s most famous hotels, and it keeps the style of the old.
If you’d like to shop in this place, you will be meandering around a place with a little history […]
Tags: antiques, beijing, celadon, china, Chinese paintings, Liulichang street, purple clay, shopping, tea sets, Travel, Yixing
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Enjoy Beijing’s Cherry Blossoms Galore!
Written by travel on July 2, 2009 – 5:48 amSpring has always been an ideal time for nature lovers to enjoy warm weather and blooming flowers. In Beijing, not far the 4 star Beijing Guohong Hotel, tens of thousands crowd Yuyuantan Park for a grand flower-appreciating event.
Each April, the Yuyuantan Cherry Blossom Festival is held right as the popular plants begin to bloom. And […]
Tags: beijing, Beijing attractions, cherry blossoms, china, four star, Guohong hotel, hotels, Hwa Aaprtment Hotel, parks, shopping, Travel
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Liulichang Street: Beijing’s best street to dig treasures
Written by travel on June 27, 2009 – 3:05 pmWith slick new malls opening all over the city, Beijing definitely is a shopper’s stop. But one street in particular is right next to some of Beijing’s most famous hotels, and it keeps the style of the old.
Imagine such a place where you will be offered the sense of age, where you can get lost […]
Tags: beijing, Beijing attractions, china, four star, Haige International Hotel, hotel, Hwa Apartment Hotel, shopping, souvenirs and gifts, Travel
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Lao She Teahouse: sip tea at Beijing’s best teahouse
Written by travel on June 27, 2009 – 3:05 pmLao She Teahouse, sitting at the center of Beijing not far from the Avic Hotel is where tourists get a taste of old Beijing life while sitting down for a good cup of tea.
Among its eminent customers are former U.S. president George H. Bush and Jordanian queen Rania.
It, indeed, has much to offer.
The building itself is […]
Tags: beijing, Beijing attractions, Beijing Avic Hotel, Beijing Hwa Apartment Hotel, china, Forbidden City, four star, hotel, Lao She teahouse, shopping, teahouse, Tian'anmen Square, Travel
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Da Zha Lanr: Shop Like An Old Beijinger
Written by travel on June 27, 2009 – 3:05 pmShopping is a big deal for Beijingers, the same way as sports to athletes. For several hundred years, Beijingers have been coming back to the same street of shops near the famous Beijing Emperor Hotel to buy their daily supplies and special items.
To attest, an old Beijing saying goes somewhat like this: buy shoes at […]
Tags: beijing, Beijing Emperor Hotel, Beijing Hwa Apartment Hotel, Beijing Redwall Hotel, china, Da Zha Lanr, five star, four star, gifts, handicrafts, hotel, shopping, souvenirs, Travel
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Sanlitun Bar Street: where you’ll enjoy Beijing nightlife in depth
Written by travel on June 26, 2009 – 10:09 amLooking for some fun near your hotel in Beijing? Getting ready to wind down after a tiring day? Looking for one of a kind party experience to jazz up your stay in Beijing?
Meet Beijing’s top bars, cafes, and nightclubs at the city’s best nightlife street of Sanlitun.
The Beijing Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps, soccer star […]
Tags: Avic Hotel, bar street, bars, beijing, Beijing hotels, china, disco, embassy area, four star, nightlife, Sanlitun, shopping, Taiyue Suites Hotel, Travel
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Confucius Temple: remembering China’s greatest educator
Written by travel on June 17, 2009 – 5:08 amBeijing’s Confucius Temple, built for the great Chinese educator and philosopher, lies on the north side of the city, a quick walk from the 4 star Beijing Ningxia Hotel.
Each day people come and visit, and pay homage to the man who was such a big influence throughout Chinese history. And you won’t find yourself a […]
Tags: 2nd ring road, beijing, Beijing hotels, Beijing temples, china, Confucius Temple, shopping, Travel
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