Oct 19, 2006 - Enter China and Afternoon Tea

A very early start compared to what we have been doing, and over to Kowloon to the main railway station again. An on time arrival at Guangzhou, and we were met my Chinese officials, prior to taking our trip we had already obtained a Visa to enter China, passport stamped and we then allowed to enter the Peoples Republic of China. ... Our train back was a Chinese train and was again in 1st class, but a different type of train, there is a train every hour between Kowloon and Guangzhou, but they have a problem with luggage, (just like being on a Voyager) all the suitcases were stacked up against some of the exit doors, even gangway connections were used, I was glad when we arrived, it was less than ideal, and I had to keep my safety hat firmly hidden away! The at seat service on the way back was just water. ... We made a hasty run to the exit to get through immigration, and yet another Hong Kong passport stamp! Once through on to the concourse it felt normal again after the poor people of China, and a short walk through the city bought us to the Peninsular Hotel.A very early start compared to what we have been doing, and over to Kowloon to the main railway station again. An on time arrival at Guangzhou, and we were met my Chinese officials, prior to taking our trip we had already obtained a Visa to enter China, passport stamped and we then allowed to enter the Peoples Republic of China. ... Our train back was a Chinese train and was again in 1st class, but a different type of train, there is a train every hour between Kowloon and Guangzhou, but they have a problem with luggage, (just like being on a Voyager) all the suitcases were stacked up against some of the exit doors, even gangway connections were used, I was glad when we arrived, it was less than ideal, and I had to keep my safety hat firmly hidden away! The at seat service on the way back was just water. ... We made a hasty run to the exit to get through immigration, and yet another Hong Kong passport stamp! Once through on to the concourse it felt normal again after the poor people of China, and a short walk through the city bought us to the Peninsular Hotel....

Sep 20, 2006 - guangzhou

I was a little worried on our flight to Guangzhou because nobody had to take their shoes off, but since I could get on the plane with a bottle of water I figured any trouble could be doused in a hurry. ... And there are a lot of people, 9 million in Guangzhou according to our guide here Gun Zhou LI (sp). ... She was telling us jokes last night in the van on the ride from the airport.I was a little worried on our flight to Guangzhou because nobody had to take their shoes off, but since I could get on the plane with a bottle of water I figured any trouble could be doused in a hurry. ... And there are a lot of people, 9 million in Guangzhou according to our guide here Gun Zhou LI (sp). ... She was telling us jokes last night in the van on the ride from the airport....

Sep 15, 2006 - Escale a Hong Kong -no 2

OK ca fait film de James Bond.OK ca fait film de James Bond....

Jul 29, 2006 - Guangzhou (Canton), China

On the long bus ride from Yangshuo to Guangzhou, I reconsidered my travel plans. ... Guangzhou, formerly known as Canton, is, like many Chinese cities, urban sprawl. ... Guangdong, with Guangzhou as its capital, is the most prosperous province in China due largely to its manufacturing base and proximity to Hong Kong and its ports. ... As my bus entered the outskirts of Guangzhou, we passed factory after factory manufacturing the goods of the world. ...

Jul 25, 2006 - La Chine et ses chinoiseries, Nee Hao!

Bon, ca va pas etre commode mais on va y arriver. Nous allons a Canton (Guangzhou) qui se trouve a une bonne heure et demie plus au nord. ... He oui, pour commencer le voyage en douceur, nous avons accepte avec plaisir l'invitation d'Itcheng et Yann a aller passer quelques jours dans leur confortable 5 pieces.Bon, ca va pas etre commode mais on va y arriver. Nous allons a Canton (Guangzhou) qui se trouve a une bonne heure et demie plus au nord. ... He oui, pour commencer le voyage en douceur, nous avons accepte avec plaisir l'invitation d'Itcheng et Yann a aller passer quelques jours dans leur confortable 5 pieces....

Jun 2, 2006 - Shopping in HongKong

Went shopping in the local market today.Went shopping in the local market today....

May 31, 2006 - Tour of HongKong

People in Hong Kong pay income taxes of 15% regardless of what they make.People in Hong Kong pay income taxes of 15% regardless of what they make....

May 6, 2006 - Hong Kong - Gaungzhou

This morning we packed up the bags and got on the train early for Gaungzhou, China to see our family.This morning we packed up the bags and got on the train early for Gaungzhou, China to see our family....

Mar 4, 2006 - Hong Kong- land of the duty free shopping

I leave India and land in Hong Kong- the once British colony and certainly commercial hub of China.I leave India and land in Hong Kong- the once British colony and certainly commercial hub of China....

Feb 12, 2006 - Trip to Guangzhou

I was to be going to Guangzhou with Winnie, to meet an old friend of hers, and to take a girl from Zhaoqing to see if she would be suitable to look after Debbie's daughter Ruby. ... 15, and got to Guangzhou just before lunch time. ... I called Debbie from the Tian He bus station, and got a taxi to her apartment block.I was to be going to Guangzhou with Winnie, to meet an old friend of hers, and to take a girl from Zhaoqing to see if she would be suitable to look after Debbie's daughter Ruby. ... 15, and got to Guangzhou just before lunch time. ... I called Debbie from the Tian He bus station, and got a taxi to her apartment block....

Jan 8, 2006 - Trip to Guangzhou Zoo

45, for an 8am departure to Guangzhou, to visit the zoo. ... The drive to Guangzhou is about 2 hours normally, and thankfully this trip was one of the 'normal' ones. ... There can be hideous delays, if there is an accident, break-down, or any of a myriad of reasons for a traffic jam!! We arrived at the main entrance the the Guangzhou zoo, and had to line up all the kids, do a roll call. ...

Oct 29, 2005 - Shenzhen .... Guangdong Region

Well .Well ....