The Glossary
guangchang - "or public square, where most Chinese family restaurants, bazaars and parks is located."
Five thousand years of checkered past has bestowed China with unimaginable social wealth. Coupled with this, vastness of the country, which affords it to offer unmatched diversity, makes it one of the most attractive travel destinations of the world. It has shoreline on the East China Sea, Korea Bay, Yellow Sea and South China Sea; and shares borders with as many as 14 countries. China is the most populous country of the world, and its population presents as much cultural diversity as its land offers geographical diversity. China has a huge sea surface constellated with more than 5000 islands, of which Taiwan and Hainan are the most prominent. Historically, China has been an advanced country in the field of arts, science...
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Destinations
See AllLomography: The Fad that Never Dies
Known for its “no-rules” philosophy, lomography has attracted numerous followers, most of them young individuals, who have found a perfect expression for their love of spontaneity. With the many lomo galleries spread all over the world, they have created a community where they share their images in a spirit of fun and freedom.
Rock n' Roll Holy Lands
Memphis would have been just another ordinary American town without Graceland, the mansion of the king of rock and roll himself, Elvis Presley. Every year since Presley died, the town has done brisk business as a tourist destination, cashing in on its beloved son’s fame. Get to know other destinations touched by rock and roll magic.
The Disappearing Reindeer People
The Tsaatan, known to the outside world as the Reindeer People, are one the few surviving tribes that continue to live a lifestyle before technology. But as tourists encroach in their settlements and modernity enters the tribe, other members begin to assimilate to the larger culture. How do they join the modern world without losing their identity. HelloWorld looks for the answers.
Monkeys star in various Asian festivals
In Lopburi, Thailand, monkeys live among the locals while in China and India, they are venerated for being devoted to their gods. Love them or hate them, monkeys are central in the lives of the people, be it cultural, literary and religious.