Teeming with unspoilt, luxuriant nature, Hainan Island stays true to its natural and ethnic roots with unexpected charms. Here's why you should visit Hainan, an idyllic but oft-overlooked vacation spot, for a short, quiet getaway.
Think tropical island resorts and...
Address: Clearwater Bay Avenue, Yingzhou Town, Lingshui County, 572427 Hainan, China
Cost: From S$143.90/night (before GST)
Check-in/Check-out: Check-in from 3PM. Check-out by 12PM.
Tel: +86 898-8338-9888
Website: Raffles Hainan by Accor Hotels
TL;DR:
- Ideal hideout for couples and families seeking seclusion
- Bali-/Hainan-themed rooms are lavish and...
Known for their local delicacies, Kaifeng is famed to have the best food in the Henan province of China. There is also a Chinese saying "Work in Zhengzhou, Live in Luoyang, Eat in Kaifeng", suggesting their popularity as a...
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Thankfully, after a few minutes waiting for a cab, my...
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Finding warmth in China, hidden under a slew of bad press and its gruff, sullen veneer.
Curly haired Chinese ladies in puffy vests and mismatched scarves push me backwards at the Hangzhou airport luggage carousel, clucking their tongues in impatience....
1. Grab a halal meal
Hangzhou’s halal restaurants serve up steaming bowls of beef noodle soup, cumin-flavoured lamb chops and smoky lamb shashlik. Most of these dishes come from the northwestern parts of China such as Lanzhou in Gansu province,...
Even in this day and age, thousands of websites and mobile apps are still being blocked in China. These include popular websites and apps such as Google, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and certain news sites. Imagine not being able...
