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Your gateway to ChinaShanghaiYour backyardtips from theteam at AcrossiaTo get one of the best views of theBund why go to an observationdeck with the crowds when itsmore fun with a cocktail! Cloud9 bar is on the 87th floor of theGrand Hyatt Hotel (Jinmao Tower).Get there at dusk and watch thesun set on the Huangpu River.The beating heart of modern China, Shanghai is a fast moving city wherethe emphasis is on business, communications and technology. Testimony tothis is the Shanghai World Financial Centre, a magnificent addition to thePudong skyline which stands at 492 metres and boasts the world’s highestobservation deck.Yet even here, visitors will find glimpses of the past and much of Shanghai’s historyis very much its own – not replicated anywhere else in China. The Bund is one ofShanghai’s most famous historical precincts, where well preserved and maintained1930s art deco architecture, can still be found. Nearby is Nanjing Road, Shanghai’sultimate shopping experience, considered by many to be the busiest shoppingstreet in the world.Acrossia recommends an evening Huangpu River cruise, which offers remarkableviews of the Bund. Passengers will note a stark neon contrast between old andJust past People’s Park is HuangheLu (road), often referred to asShanghai’s best ‘food street’.Here you will find a collection oflittle outlets where you can tasteall the flavours of China as youstroll down the road - don’t gopast the fried dumplings - you willbe hard-pressed to find better.new Shanghai.Beyond the Bund, travellers should visit the French Concession area, which gaveShanghai its name - The Paris of the East. With traditional Shikumen houses fromthe early 1900s, plus art deco buildings, the area has been well preserved and stillsignifies the ‘glory of the old days’ of Shanghai.Other ‘must sees’ include the 1.9 metre Jade Buddha in one of Shanghai’s fewactive Buddhist monasteries, the Oriental Pearl Tower on the eastern bank of theHuangpu, and the famous Yuyuan Garden and adjacent Chenghuangmiao Bazaar(the latter being a fun place to shop for all sorts of produce, from imitation brandAfter a long day’s walkingtreat yourself to a Chinese footmassage. The concierge at yourhotel will be able to recommenda good one nearby, it wont costmore than 20 and most placesare open until midnight. Be sureto be VERY honest about yourpain threshold though.Shanghai - China’s largest cityMeaning: ‘On the sea’Summer: Jun-Sep average temperature 24-28 CWinter: Dec-Feb average temperature 5-8 CIdeal climate: Mar-MayPopulation: 23 millionShanghai AirportMaglev20 minute intervalsAirport Buses15-20 minute intervalsTaxi60 minute duration2 November/December 2013names to food).There are many side trips from Shanghai and it is well worth heading to Suzhoufor attractions such as Tongli Village (known as Little Venice), Tiger Hill and itsleaning Cloud Rock Pagoda, the Humble Administrator’s Garden and The Gardenof the Nets.
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NewsYour gateway to ChinaBeijingThe paradox of Beijing today is that the city is home to some of the world’sgreatest historical icons – the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and SummerPalace to name just a few – while also exemplifying the rapidly changingThe 798 Art district in Dashanziis the place to go. Cutting edgeartists (such as Ai Wei Wei)have overtaken this disused1950’s factory and turned itinto their own community.You’ll need a good two hoursto see the highlights.face of modern China.Even so, for any first time visitor to Beijing, the first stop must be Tian’anmen Squarethe largest city square in the world and the gateway to the Forbidden City. The latteris the former residence of the Ming and Qing emperors of China, a highlight of avisit to Beijing with all the romantic allure of a time passed. Also not to be missed with its huge lake, sprawling grounds, temples, pavilions, bridges and corridors - isThe Summer Palace, once the playground for the Imperial Court.No visit to Beijing would be complete without an excursion to The Great Wall, oneof the world’s most iconic structures. Many people go to Badaling, which is heavilyWhen you enter the ForbiddenCity, take the eastern sideopposed to taking thetraditional “down the middlepath”. There you will find ahuge museum housing the bestcollection of Ming China youwill ever see.restored and the most populated part of the wall. The Mutianyu section is anotheroption, famed for its Ming dynasty guard towers.Acrossia’s Jessie Zhang recommends getting to other sections of the wall, suchas Simatai, where the original steps and ancient brickwork can still be viewed.‘Jinshanling section is restored and has the advantage of being not so crowded. Hereyou will be able to gaze in wonder as the wall snakes its way across 10 kilometres toSimatai section without the bustling crowds and hawkers.’Those with time can still explore the nooks and crannies of Beijing and walk thehutongs (narrow alleyways) that traditionally linked courtyard residences to form aEstablished in 1864, QuanjudePeking Duck restaurant is aninstitution. Go to the originallocation, Qianmen, look at thephotos of famous diners outside(yes that is Fidel!) and see whatnumber your duck is.neighbourhood, which was then linked to other hutongs. One of the most endearingexperiences of old Beijing is to wander through these old neighbourhoods wherefamilies live, play cards, hang their washing and conduct business. Some of the bestpreserved hutongs are near Tian’anmen Square – sit back in a pedicab and have thedriver show you the sights.Other recommendations in Beijing include the Lama Temple, the most renownedTibetan Buddhist temple outside of Tibet; the Temple of Heaven, not really a templebut the place where the Son of Heaven (the Emperor) performed sacred rites prayingfor a good harvest; and the Silk Market.BeijingReminiscent of China’s imperial past, features theworld’s largest palace, Forbidden CitySummer: Jun-Aug average temperature 24-26 CWinter: Dec-Feb average temperature -1 to -4 CIdeal climate: SEP-OCTPopulation: 19 millionBeijing AirportAirport Express15 minute intervalsExpress Buses10-20 minute intervalsTaxi30-60 minute duration4 November/December 2013All information is correct at time of publication and is the property of Acrossia. Images: istock.com
Xi’anNo matter how many times you visit Xi’an, a “must see, number one”attraction has to be the Terracotta Warriors.The 2000 year old Terracotta Warriors are among the most extraordinaryEnjoy a night stroll throughthe Muslim Quarter. A greatcollection of street food stallswill ensure you don’t gowanting. Once full, wanderthe lanes searching for thoseperfect gifts from miniaturewarriors to calligraphy scrolls.archaeological discoveries ever made. Stumbled on by two farmers in 1974, the6000 strong army now stands silently in battle formation guarding its emperor.Anyone who wanders through the three pits of warriors is awestruck by the sheervolume, detail and magnificence of the find.Amazingly, the secrets of six or seven more pits, believed to house not warriorsbut courtiers and others involved in the Emperor’s life, are yet to be revealed.While the Terracotta Warriors have put Xi’an on the visitor map, the regionhas many other attractions of interest. The City Wall of Xi’an is the most intactJust past the TerracottaWarriors are some typicalYaodong cave dwellings.People have been carvingout and living in these cavedwellings for hundreds ofyears, however unfortunatelywith progress they are rapidlydisappearing.ancient Chinese Wall in existence and features a series of watchtowers, turrets,crenels and gate towers, all surrounded by a moat.The Bell Tower of Xi’an, built in 1384 during the early Ming Dynasty, is a symbolof the city of Xi’an and one of the grandest of its kind in China.Big Wild Goose Pagoda was built in 652 during the Tang Dynasty and is a collectionstorehouse of Buddhist scriptures, while the Great Mosque here is one of thelargest in China and is a fascinating blend of Chinese and Islamic architecture.Those with extra time to explore the region will find a trip to Mt Huashanrewarding. One of the five sacred mountains in China, it is home to severalAcross the road from the LittleGoose Pagoda is MaogongXiangcaiguan restaurant - TheGreat Helmsman overlooksyou as you eat classics fromhis home city - Hunan. Try theboiled frog if you’re braveenough.influential Taoist temples.Xi’anMeaning: ‘Western peace’, known as thebirthplace of China’s civilisationSummer: Jun-Aug average temperature25-27 CWinter: Dec-Feb average temperature 0-3 CIdeal climate: Mar-May, Sep-OctPopulation: 8.5 millionNovember/December 2013 5
Your gateway to ChinaChengduFor many people one word will justify a visit to Chengdu – Pandas.‘This is the place to really see pandas in an attractive and natural environment,’ saysthe team at Acrossia. ‘It is also an area that was devastated by the massive 2008earthquake, so visiting will assist the people of the region and add to their economy.Whenever I’m in Chengdu Ispend a couple of hours inthe People’s Park watchingthe old ladies play Mah Jong.It reminds me of my Nana’sbridge afternoons with all thefriendly gossip and chatter.You can hug a panda and make a donation – that’s a win–win.’Home to nearly 50 giant and red pandas, the Giant Panda Breeding ResearchBase plays an important role in the survival of this magnificent animal through itsworld leading research and success with its breeding programmes. (Some 10 to15 cubs have been born there in the last few years). Visitors can view the pandasas they feed, play and nap. Extra lucky travellers may see tiny new-borns in thenursery. Acrossia’s panda tip is to visit in the morning – they are far moreactive then.Wolong Nature Reserve wasclosed for repair in 2008 afterthe devastating earthquake.All the pandas were moved toBifengxia Panda Base whichyou can now go to instead.Take extra cash with you whenyou go to any panda place,as sometimes they will allowyou to ‘hug’ the panda fora donation - best 400 Yuan Ihave ever spent.Chengdu’s other claim to fame is its position on the edge of the Tibetan Plateauand its amazing Buddhist culture. Wenshu Monastery is Chengdu’s largest Buddhisttemple. Dating back to the Tang Dynasty, it is well preserved and creates a senseof calm.Baoguang Temple, adorned with ancient sculptural relics and multiple courtyards,and the Leshan Giant Buddha, carved more than 1200 years ago out of a cliffface and (standing at 71 metres), the world’s tallest Buddha statue, are two otherunforgettable sights.Then there is Mount Emei (Emei Shan). This is one of four Buddhist sacred mountainsand at 3,099 metres is the highest by 1,000m. The area was added to Unesco’sNatural and Cultural Heritage List in 1996.Some Sichuan Cuisine has areputation for being VERYspicy and hot so be prepared.No trip to Chengdu is completewithout having Kung Paochicken or twice cooked pork.Just out of Chengdu is Luodai Ancient Town. With a history of 1800 years,it is the largest community of Hakka (a branch of the Han ethnic group) insouth-western China.Acrossia advises those with time to spare in Chengdu, to visit People’s Park. ‘Afterwatching the pandas, go and watch the people.’And be sure to taste the Sichuancuisine – spicy and good.ChengduHome of Giant Pandas, emerging city forinternational investment in Western ChinaSummer: Jun-Sep average temperature 21-25 CWinter: Dec-Feb average temperature 6-8 CIdeal climate: Mar-Jun, Sep-NovPopulation: 14 million6 November/December 2013
YangtzeYour backyardtips from theteam at AcrossiaAnother highlight of aYangtze cruise is Fengdu.Nicknamed the ‘City ofGhosts’ it was the legendarycapital of the Ghost King.The Yangtze River features some of natures most spectacular creations.However, for many people it is an amazing feat of human engineering – theThree Gorges Dam – that will be the highlight of a cruise on the river. Thedam is the world’s largest, due to its 2.3 kilometre length (185 metres high,18 metres wide at the top and 130 metres wide at the bottom) and is alsothe world’s largest hydropower project. Most cruise vessels give passengerstime to visit the viewing platform of the now fully operational dam, beforecontinuing the journey towards Chongqing.The gorges themselves – Qutang, Wu and Xiling have been carved along the Yangtze.Wu, the Gorge of Witches (and the favourite of the Acrossia team) is about 40kilometres long, with sharp jagged peaks. Visitors should make the effort to get outof bed in time to see the sun rise above Goddess peak – often shrouded in mist.There are many sidetrips to be taken along the Yangtze. These require getting intosmaller boats and travelling up narrow passes – highlights include the Little ThreeThe most popular cruiseson the Yangtze are fromChongqing to Yichang, orvice versa. However youcan travel from Chongqingall the way to Shanghai ifyou’re a real cruise buff.Gorges and the Shennong Stream.With its fast flowing waters that are a stunning jade green contrasted against thetrees on either side of you in the sheer limestone cliffs, the journey on ShennongStream can often be the highlight of most visitors’ Yangtze cruise experience. Onlyrecently opened to the outside world this area has been preserved incredibly well.It is most famous for its “hanging coffins” that jut out from the crevices that theyhave been placed in. More than four storeys high, these sheer cliffs are completelyinaccessible and the mystery of how they got there remains unsolved to today.Shibaozhai is a 12 storey, 56 metre high wooden red pagoda which leans improbablyagainst a rock face. With the construction of the Three Gorges Dam, the base ofOn the lower Yangtze isHuangshan – the sceneryhere has inspired many ofhistory’s great painters.the pavilion would have been under the new water level, so a coffer dam was builtaround the base to protect it – a marvel of engineering in its own right. Otherfeatures of Shibaozhai include the Duck Well and the Rice Flowing Well – each withtheir own story.Cruising the River is a more relaxed approach to travelling through China, awayfrom the hustle and bustle of the big cities.Yangtze River - The largest river in ChinaThird longest in world after the Nile andthe AmazonIts basin produces half of China’s grain(70% of which is rice)Chinese name: Cháng JiangLength: 6,380 km (3,964 miles)Source: Glacier of JianggendiruNovember/December 2013 7
Your gateway to ChinaHong KongThe colonial influence and separate development of Hong Kong gives thespecial administrative region (SAR) an atmosphere and feeling of its own.A thriving city, with attractions as diverse as Disneyland and the Big Buddha at PoLin Monastery (both on Lantau Island), Hong Kong also has pockets of Chinese andBritish history – side by side and not difficult to find.Taste some of the mostdelicious vegetarian food atPo Lin Monastery on LantauIsland - will help to get yourstrength up before exploringthe monastery’s Big Buddha.Visitors can easily do what the locals do – ride the Star Ferry between Kowloon andHong Kong Island, shop at the markets (Temple Street, Stanley or Ladies Market toname just a few), or enjoy food from a street stall (or, for that matter, an upmarketrestaurant or anything in between).First time visitors should definitely get to The Peak, the tram trip is an experience in itsown right, as it slides past Hong Kong Island’s skyscrapers, and the view from the topmakes The Peak one of the destination’s most popular attractions.The Star Ferry is not only easyto use, it’s an attraction inits own right. Great views ofHong Kong and a chance totravel like the locals do.Great for families, Ocean Park Hong Kong is a world class marine life theme park,featuring animal exhibits, thrill rides and shows.Surprisingly to many people, Hong Kong also has a number of rural hikes. Some caneasily be accessed alone (like the Dragon’s Back hike and the Lantau Island family trail)while others are best explored with a guide (the deserted beaches hiking tour forexample). A Hong Kong biking tour is another fantastic way to explore the region –especially for those wishing to get into Hong Kong’s New Territories.Look to purchase an Octopuspass at a local subway station.Prepaid use of the underground network eliminates thehassle of coins, with a refundof bond upon return of card.Visitors will also find a number of important temples – still active places of worship andthe focal point of many festivals. Some examples include Lo Pan Temple, dedicatedto the patron saint of builders and carpenters; Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden;with its elegant architecture, treasured Buddhist relics and lotus ponds; and Sik SikYuen Wong Tai Sin Temple, a Taoist, Buddhist and Confucian temple honouring alegendary monkHong KongMeaning: ‘Fragrant harbour’, a worldfinancial centreSummer: May-Sep average temperature 26-29 CWinter: Dec-Feb average temperature 16-18 CIdeal climate: Oct-DecPopulation: 7 millionCurrency:Hong Kong DollarReligions:Buddhism, Taoism,Confucianism, Christianity,Islam and HinduismLanguage:English and CantoneseTime Zone:(-4) hours of New Zealand(-5) hours of New Zealand DSTElectricity:Current is 220V, 50HZPlug is a 3 point rectanglepin adapterHong Kong AirportAirport Express 12 minute intervalsTaxi40 minutes to Central8 November/December 2013Hong Kong is on the world stage when it comes to arts, culture and entertainment.Regular events include the Hong Kong International Film Festival, Le French May ArtsFestival, a series of Chinese Opera events, the Hong Kong Arts Festival and much more.All information is correct at time of publication and is the property of Acrossia. Images: istock.com
Cathay Pacificand DragonairChoosing the right airline for your special trip is just as important as planningwhat to do when you get there. Cathay Pacific would like to invite you tojoin us on board for your Acrossia China experience.Cathay Pacific operates a modern fleet of over 120 widebody aircraft and withpartner airline Dragonair offers a one-stop service from Auckland to 19 cities acrossChina. Established in 1985, Dragonair operates a fleet of 38 aircraft and provides acomprehensive regional network throughout China.At Cathay Pacific we believe that it is the little things we do that help make yourflights all the more enjoyable. Small things count such as, on a long haul flight youmight not be hungry just because we are ready to serve your meal, so we include avariety of snacks available between meals.Once in the sky, you can sit back and enjoy your own personal TV with audio andvideo on demand. Cathay Pacific’s inflight entertainment programme, StudioCX,offers hundreds of hours of entertainment ranging from the latest movie titles,news and sports channels, kids channels and comedy to a selection of games.Dragonair NetworkNovember/December 2013 9
Your gateway to ChinaGuilinSpectacular rural and river scenery, with nature at its most breathtaking iswhat sets Guilin apart.It’s all about the nature in Guilin, says the team at Acrossia. If you see pictures of peaksand caves on posters and in magazine spreads promoting China, the likelihood is thatthe images will be from this area. Acrossia encourages visitors to discover the hugeThe best time to visitDragon’s Backbone RiceTerraces is just after thesummer rains (Jul-Sep).This is when the fields areglistening with reflections.array of limestone karst peaks that encir
There’s a lot more to China than meets the eye. From cultural treasures to stunning cuisine and amazing shopping, there’s a host of hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. Air New Zealand flies non-stop from Auckland to bustling Hong Kong and vibrant Shanghai giving you the choice of two amazing gateways into China.
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