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Mooncake festival is around the corner!

My relatives in Malaysia are preparing for the Mooncake festival which is the Mid Autumn Feast for the Chinese. This year it falls on September 24th.

Never mind that Neil Armstrong has landed on the moon and has “spoilt” the ancient beliefs, the Chinese still celebrate it year after year.

Mooncakes are sweet confectionary and are shaped like . . . → Read More: Mooncake festival is around the corner!

Visit the great ancient capital of China: Xian

If you are planning to visit China , Xian is a city you must not miss.

Xian is the capital of Shaanxi province and is one of the most important cities in Chinese history.

Xian was one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China because it has been the capital of 13 dynasties, to name . . . → Read More: Visit the great ancient capital of China: Xian

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The Editors Picks have all the best travel experiences, photos and recommendations from the community of RealTravel for people who love traveling and do it passionately.

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China Travel Hainan Island

My dear wife and recent co-author of The Skinny Cook is coming back today from her parents’ place of birth : Hainan Island.

For those not having the world-map in front of you: that’s the most southern island in China (Hai=south, Nan=island) and you probably remember that a few years ago Miss Universe was elected in . . . → Read More: China Travel Hainan Island

Qing Ming

This post is dedicated to father, who recently died of Liver Cancer

For those not speaking mandarin Chinese language, Qing Ming is Tomb-Sweeping day. Looks a bit odd at first, but Qing Ming was the reason that this weekend lots of cars could be found on the Malaysian Roads. From Beijing to Shanghai, Taiwan, China, South . . . → Read More: Qing Ming