Category Archives: China

Hunan

Posted on November 5, 2018 by debbie

Story and photos by Sharon King Hoge HUNAN Heaven’s Gate and the Stone Pillar Supporting Heaven are only two sites in China’s Hunan province that guarantee a “heavenly” visit.  While there are no actual “pearly gates,” the entire province, nestled … Continue reading →

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Shanghai: Open for Business

Posted on September 18, 2018 by debbie

China, September 2018 Photo: The magnificent Bund view from the Pudong Shangri-La © PUDONG SHANGRI-LA By Sharon King Hoge – September 1, 2018 IN A CITY AS DYNAMIC AS SHANGHAI, the “hot” spots change almost overnight. “Even the internet listings can barely keep up,” … Continue reading →

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Suzhou, China

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Sharon King Hoge

Once clients have visited China’s top three cities, Shanghai/Beijing/Xi’an, there are great opportunities to steer them to the country’s myriad outlying destinations, and Suzhou is a good place to start. Sixty miles from Shanghai, conveniently accessible by bus and high … Continue reading →

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Suzhou Highlights

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

10 Irresistible Features of China’s “Garden City” China’s “Venice of the East,” has been a center of high culture and wealth throughout history attracting officials, scholars, wealthy merchants to its graceful greenery and waterways.  Now an emerging center of commerce … Continue reading →

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Late Night in Guangzhou

Posted on September 18, 2016 by debbie

China, Destinations, Editorial, Magazine, September 2016 Photo: Guangzhou Opera House © BAOYAN ZENG | DREAMSTIME.COM By Sharon King Hoge – September 1, 2016 Entertainment thrives in Guangzhou, a center of commercial and maritime activity and site of the world’s largest trade exhibit, the annual Canton Fair. Multitudes … Continue reading →

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Top 8010(!) Reasons to Visit Xi’an

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

Visiting China’s “Cradle of Civilization” The extraordinary display of 8000 Terra Cotta Warriors posed in formation to protect the first Chinese emperor in his afterlife is customarily the #1 reason tourists visit Xi’an. But the 200 BC life-size regiment is … Continue reading →

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Celebrating This Year of China – US Tourism

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

Climbing the Great Wall for Friendship According to proclamations of both President Obama and Chinese President Xi, 2016 has been declared the China-US Tourism Year. In 2015 just over two million American tourists visited China, and by offering favorable visa … Continue reading →

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Shanghai: Culture Layered With Modernity

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

The country’s most vibrant city breathes fire into China’s future by Sharon King Hoge | February 2016 Photo: The Bund © Chuyu | Dreamstime.com Returning from the 1997 ceremonies that handed Hong Kong over to become the intended commercial center … Continue reading →

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Discover A Brilliant Way To Cross The River In Shanghai

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

by Sharon King Hoge | February 2016 Photo: © Sean Pavone | Dreamstime.com Bridges and ferries cross the Huangpu River between the two sides of Shanghai, but a more adventurous option is a ride through the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel, particularly … Continue reading →

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Discover A Brilliant Way To Cross The River In Shanghai

Posted on January 18, 2016 by debbie

Jump Photo: © Sean Pavone | Dreamstime.com By Sharon King Hoge – January 25, 2016 Bridges and ferries cross the Huangpu River between the two sides of Shanghai, but a more adventurous option is a ride through the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel, particularly for … Continue reading →

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Break Away From Business To See The Sights In Guangzhou

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published in Global Traveler Photo: Guangzhou Opera House © Chengxin Xie | Dreamstime.com Despite its reputation as “strictly business,” Guangzhou provides some rare opportunities for sightseeing. Two modern monuments face each other across the Pearl River: the iconic “twist” of the … Continue reading →

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Guangzhou Impresses With Elegant Business Venues

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published on Global Traveler Get to the heart of business matters by Sharon King Hoge | September 2015 Photo: Exhibitors at the Canton Fair 2014 © Pindiyath100 Guangzhou has focused on “strictly business” since the city’s early years as the … Continue reading →

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Work Or Play, Visitors To Boao Enjoy The Picturesque Hainan Locale

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published in Global Traveler Photo: Boao beach © Sharon King Hoge The capital island of China’s smallest, southernmost province, Hainan has set its sights on becoming a “worldwide first-class island resort.” Dozens of major global resorts are located on its … Continue reading →

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Escape To Hainan, China’s Tropical Vacation Destination

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published in Global Traveler Visions of Paradise Photo: Pools on the beach in Hainan © Aleksander Karpenko | Dreamstime.com China’s crowded, traffic-congested, chaotic cities call for a place to escape the stress and wear and tear, and the solution is … Continue reading →

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Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou Review

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Strolling through 12 acres of gardens, lounging beside the meandering outdoor swimming pool just steps from the lush riverbank, it is hard to believe you are in the midst of one of China’s most chaotic cities and walking distance from … Continue reading →

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