The Glossary
Qi Pao - "Also known as "Cheongsam"; A traditional one-piece garment worn by Chinese women."
Of the Great Wall's 50-mile stretch, one site is the most visited, and thus, most photographed: Badaling, a portion of the wall snaking through the rolling hills of Beijing city. US President Richard Nixon and Mao Zedong are just some of the millions of tourists who have visited this side of the wall since it was opened to visitors in 1957. Badaling also served as the finish line of a cycling course during the Summer 2008 Olympics. Badaling's Beibalou is its highest point, giving tourists a chilly overview of the Great Wall and Beijing from over a thousand meters above sea level. Through the centuries, Badaling has undergone heavy restoration. A slice of Badaling, however, remains a part of the original Great...
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Oktoberfest: the best among the booze fests
What began as a simple celebration in Bavaria has become a world-wide event that celebrates drinking like no other festival in the world. Oktoberfest party-goers make sure that stocks of beer, food and music are in good supply.
Unique destinations around the world
The world is full of surprises such as these four destinations sure to delight travelers
Museum, forest park, ancient ruins are popular destinations but the four we discovered have a charm of their own
Bargain hunting - Flea markets around the world
Flea markets are becoming more and more popular all over the world. Not just about bargain hunting, these places capture in nutshell the essence and the vibe of the country. Despite glittering malls shopping centers, some travelers still troop to the flea markets for unique souvenirs.
A million lights descend on Varanasi
A five-day celebration that swings between the solemn and the festive, Diwali in Varanasi has become an annual spectacle that makes this city in Northern India light up. Tourists not only encounter a rich cultural tradition but also a profound sense of man's innate capacity to do good