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Typhoon Koinu suddenly intensifies – Latest updates on Typhoon Koinu's path as Hong Kong traffic descends into chaos
The erratic Typhoon "Koinu" made a sudden resurgence last evening around dusk. Around 6:48 PM, the Hong Kong Observatory announced that from 7:00 PM, the No. 8 typhoon signal would be upgraded to No. 9. The MTR immediately suspended train services on outdoor sections. With no buses available, large numbers of passengers were forced to queue in long lines for taxis or remained stranded inside stations, leading to unrest. A "super-long queue" formed at the airport taxi stand.
A must-do ride to Universal Studios Singapore: The Mount Faber Cable Car offers night views and nature
Located in Sentosa, on the southern part of Singapore’s main island, Sentosa is a must-visit destination for travelers to the Lion City. It boasts not only Universal Studios Singapore and the world’s largest oceanarium but also beaches, historical sites, and more. Among the many ways to enter Sentosa, the most popular is taking the “Mount Faber Skyway.” Travelers can enjoy the natural scenery of Mount Faber before taking the cable car for a bird’s-eye view of Singapore’s urban landscape.
A female host in Nanyang, Henan, tearfully condemns media 'regional discrimination' as netizens urge facing mistakes
A few days earlier, during the Midi Music Festival in Nanyang, Henan, an incident where some festival-goers' belongings were stolen garnered widespread attention. In response to this unfortunate event, Qingqing, a host at Nanyang Traffic Radio, tearfully shared her views on a video platform. With tears in her eyes, she spoke out in an impassioned tone.
The Tourism Police Headquarters of Thailand issues a statement regarding the shooting incident at Siam Paragon Mall
On October 6, Major General Apichart, Acting Commissioner of the Tourism Police, as the spokesperson for the Tourism Police Headquarters, issued a statement regarding the shooting incident at Siam Paragon Mall. The statement reads: First, on behalf of the Tourism Police, I would like to express our condolences to the victims of the unfortunate incident that occurred on October 3, 2023, and extend our sympathies to the injured.
6.2-magnitude earthquake off the southeastern coast of Japan's Honshu Island; Japan Meteorological Agency issues tsunami warning
Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes Japan; tsunami alert issued. October 3, 20:08 – A 6.0-magnitude earthquake occurs in the southeastern waters of Japan's Honshu Island, with a depth of 20 km. September 5, 13:36 – Chiba Prefecture, Japan experiences two consecutive earthquakes over magnitude 4 within six minutes, with tremors felt in Tokyo. August 28, 17:45 – Off the coast near Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
Is laser illumination harmful to Buddha statues? Tour guides at Longmen Grottoes using laser pointers are criticized by netizens!
During this National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, many people prefer to visit cultural heritage sites. However, the more ancient the historical relics, the more careful we must be in protecting them—otherwise, even unintentional actions can cause irreparable damage to cultural artifacts. Recently, a netizen shared a video of their trip to the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan.
New development: Thieves at the Nanyang Midi Music Festival have been arrested. Netizens: Please don’t engage in regional discrimination!
I’m sure you’ve been seeing this music festival’s name a lot lately: Midi. There were as many as 11 related search terms on the hot search list just this week. What happened? From September 29 to October 2, the Central Plains Midi Music Festival was held at the “Green Wilderness Monologue” performance venue in Wolong District, Nanyang City, Henan Province. The event set a record for the Midi Festival in its 30-year history
China's Muslim Population Rankings – How Many Muslims Live in Your City?
Are you also as curious as I am about how many Muslims there actually are in China, where they are distributed, and how many live in each area? Since this is a mobile population and I can't accurately know the numbers of births and deaths each year, what follows are some data I dug up online—just for reference.
Forced shopping during travel?! Tourists threatened with being kicked off the bus for not buying jade? Guiyang Culture and Tourism Bureau: We’ll investigate thoroughly!!
Recently, a netizen posted a video exposing that a tourist traveling from Guangzhou to Guizhou was questioned by a tour guide on the bus for shopping little and not buying jade. According to the video shared by the netizen, the tour guide said to the tourists on the bus: “I was walking till my legs gave out yesterday, but as soon as it comes to spending, you all start arguing with me — is this intentional?
Hotel prices skyrocket during National Day holiday! Is the era of cheap hotels coming to an end?!
During this dual-holiday period, everything from clothing and food to transportation and accommodation has become a hot topic of discussion, among which "hotel price gouging" has become the focus of public attention. People say that once the holidays arrive, it's time to get "stabbed." The extent of hotel price fluctuations during the National Day holiday is jaw-dropping. On social media platforms, "Hotel prices in Guangzhou surge 2
Tianjin Zoo's Giant Panda Pavilion to Close Temporarily Starting October 10th; Reopening Scheduled for Mid-December
On October 1st, the Giant Panda Pavilion at Tianjin Zoo issued an important notice regarding temporary closure for renovation and upgrade. Starting from October 10th, the panda pavilion will be temporarily closed, and the two giant pandas will no longer be on public display. The renovation period for the panda pavilion is approximately two and a half months. Full text of the notice is as follows: Important Notice Dear Visitors, In order to better care for our national...
Where is China’s Little Dubai — the world’s lowest-altitude restaurant and hotel in Shenzhen?
While the rest of the world is building skyscrapers, the “Shimao Quarry Bay Intercontinental Hotel” located in the Songjiang National Scenic Area in Shanghai is doing the opposite — creating the world’s lowest-altitude five-star hotel. It is the first-ever...
Top 10 Classic Korean Drama Filming Locations & Must-Visit Spots in Famous Korean Cities
The filming locations of popular Korean dramas often attract fans’ attention. Many shooting spots have gained fame due to the dramas and become popular tourist destinations. Here are 10 classic Korean drama filming locations for you. Next time you visit Korea...
Must-visit attraction for London travel — the highest park in London: Sky Garden, the British sky garden guide
Attention friends planning to visit the UK soon — Upcoming alert!This year’s newly opened Sky Garden (nickname: Walkie Talkie) is located on the top floor (35th floor) of the Walkie Talkie Tower as a sky garden, and it’s the highest sky garden in all of Europe. This is an indoor
Top 10 Must-Buy Items at Japanese Supermarkets for Travelers
Supermarkets are popular places for many travelers to visit because they offer a wide variety of goods, diverse choices, reasonable prices, and even numerous promotional deals such as limited-time offers, discounts on items nearing their expiration date, or special nighttime sales. A single trip to the supermarket can help you pick up many desired items and
Top 10 Must-Buy Popular and Practical Souvenirs in Tokyo, Japan
Buying souvenirs is a must-do activity for Chinese tourists visiting Japan, and Tokyo Station is one of the best places in the Tokyo metropolitan area to shop for them. Inside and outside Tokyo Station, there are many shops, with new brands and products constantly being introduced. Below is...
What type of coffee bean is Mandheling? What kind of coffee does Mandheling belong to? Is Mandheling an Arabica bean?
In this Indonesian producing region, the Mandheling coffee variety is a blend of TimTim and Ateng, but some sellers may label it as Typica. Both are hybrid varieties of Arabica and Robusta, and generally, they are also categorized under Arabica. Of course, Typica, Bourbon, and Geisha are undisputedly Arabica.
Hebei’s Baoding hit by heavy to torrential rain; Hebei decides to activate the Yongding River flood diversion area
China Water Resources News Network — According to incoming water conditions, Hebei Province has decided to activate the Yongding River flood diversion area at 6:00 AM on August 2. The Yongding River flood diversion area is one of the 98 national flood storage and detention zones, located in the middle and lower reaches of the Yongding River. It affects Guangyang District, Anci District, and Yongqing County in Langfang City, Hebei Province, as well as Daxing District in Beijing and Wuqing District and Beichen District in Tianjin, for flood storage purposes.
Is it a fee to enjoy the scenery along the G349 National Highway in Shigatse, Tibet? The Shigatse Jiangzi Culture and Tourism Bureau issues an apology!
Regarding the issue of charging fees for stopping to take photos along the G349 National Highway in Shigatse, Tibet, the Shigatse Jiangzi County Culture and Tourism Bureau has issued a notice. On the evening of July 30, we became aware of comments posted on the Douyin platform regarding our county’s Karola Glacier scenic area, stating “a place where you have to pay to simply stand on the national highway and enjoy the view.” The people of Jiangzi County...
A Brief Introduction to Exploring Zoroastrian Relics in the Ancient City of Yazd, Iran — Millennium-Old Sacred Flame and Ancient Wind Towers
Zoroastrianism, also known as the "Fire Worship Religion," is one of the oldest surviving religions in the world. It is said to have been founded by Zoroaster, hence it is also called Zoroastrianism. Zoroastrianism was once regarded as the state religion of Persia, but when the Arab Empire conquered the Persian Empire, Zoroastrianism was marginalized by Islam....