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12 Must-See Pavilions At The Shanghai World Expo

12 Must-See Pavilions At The Shanghai World Expo

You only have one day to visit the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. Where should you go and what should you look to make your trip worthwhile.

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Shanghai World Expo: Food Options, Prices

Shanghai World Expo: Food Options, Prices

Where to eat when you troop to the Shanghai World Expo. Plan how much money you will bring so that you will be able to eat a decent meal.

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Shanghai World Expo Preview

Shanghai World Expo Preview

As part of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo trial run, CNReviews gives you a heads up on what to expect on May 1 and the following days. Includes getting to the Expo site and a whole lot of personal observations.

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How To Go To The Expo Site By Subway

How To Go To The Expo Site By Subway

Worried about getting lost going to the Shanghai World Expo? Why not take the ever reliable Shanghai Metro to get to your destination?

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Sign That You Are A True Han Chinese

Sign That You Are A True Han Chinese

What is the one sign proving that you are a true Han Chinese (man)? Or if you aren’t Chinese, what is the one place you really need to go to in China to say you really have been here?

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Beijing: First Impressions, Peking Duck, And Others

Beijing: First Impressions, Peking Duck, And Others

First impressions of a first-time traveller to Beijing. And 3 things a laowai should do in order to say one has been to China’s capital.

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Shanghai-Beijing: Onboard The T Train

Shanghai-Beijing: Onboard The T Train

What is it like to take the overnight train from Shanghai to Beijing? How much does it cost? What to expect when you are inside a sleeper train and more! Read on to become emotionally prepared when you embark on a similar trip next time.

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Shanghai-Suzhou Train: Riding the D Train

Shanghai-Suzhou Train: Riding the D Train

Shanghai to Suzhou Train travel is now easier than ever with the new CRH (high speed) D class train which leaves from the Main Shanghai Rail station

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Overnight Trains In China: Accommodations & Amenities

Overnight Trains In China: Accommodations & Amenities

Soft or hard sleeper tickets are recommended for overnight train trips in China. Here’s an overview of the berths, beds, comforts, and features on a T train.

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Great Translators: China Blogs That Translate Chinese Content

Great Translators: China Blogs That Translate Chinese Content

A review and comparison of well-known English-language blogs about China that emphasize translation of original Chinese news, information, and content. Which is the best? The worst?

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Persecuted Religious Movements, Product Reviews, & Internet Stats

Persecuted Religious Movements, Product Reviews, & Internet Stats

Why China is the worst place to study controversial issues, great Chinese websites for dining, travel, cosmetics, IT, & education reviews, & 338 million users!

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Directory of 72+ Women English-language China Bloggers

Directory of 72+ Women English-language China Bloggers

While there may be fewer women English China blogs, these blogs add voices that may hint at the differences in experience between foreign men and women in China.

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English China Blogs To Watch In 2009

English China Blogs To Watch In 2009

As 2008 winds down to its last gasping breaths here in China, I look forward to 2009 with a mixture of relief and anticipation. Relief because 2008 has arguably... 

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2009 China Public Holidays

2009 China Public Holidays

Update: 2010′s Chinese public holiday schedule has been announced. CCTV 1 News Broadcast announced public holiday schedule (Chinese version here) for 2009... 

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Making Calls in China: Mobile Phones, SIM Cards, and Dialing

Making Calls in China: Mobile Phones, SIM Cards, and Dialing

Getting in touch and staying in touch has never been easier. These days, everyone and their mom has a cell phone, and we worry more about ignoring calls we don’t... 

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