New Delhi (Hindi: नई दिल्ली) is the capital of India. It is situated within the metropolis of Delhi and serves as the seat of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

The city was planned by Edwin Lutyens, a leading 20th century British architect. The city is known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards and houses numerous national institutions and landmarks. The total area of the city is 42.7 km².

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Hong Kong (Chinese: 香港) is one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China; the other is Macau. Situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour. With land mass of 1,104 km² (426 sq mi) and a population of seven million people, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world. Hong Kong's population is 95% ethnic Chinese and 5% from other groups.

Under the principle of "one country, two systems", Hong Kong runs on economic and political systems different from those of mainland China. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading international financial centres, with a major capitalist service economy characterised by low taxation, free trade and minimum government intervention under the ethos of positive non-interventionism. The Hong Kong dollar is the 9th most traded currency in the world.

Hong Kong's independent judiciary functions under the common law framework. Its political system is governed by the Basic Law of Hong Kong, its constitutional document. It has a burgeoning multi-party system, and its legislature is partly elected through universal suffrage. The Chief Executive of Hong Kong is the head of government.

Hong Kong became a colony of the British Empire after the First Opium War (1839–1842). Originally confined to Hong Kong Island, the colony's boundaries were extended in stages so as to include the Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories by 1898. It was occupied by the Japanese during the Pacific War, after which the British resumed control until 1997, when China regained sovereignty.The Basic Law stipulates that Hong Kong shall enjoy a "high degree of autonomy" in all matters except foreign relations and military defence.

The Tianmu Lake is located 8 kilometers south of Liyang City in Jiangsu Province, where Jiangsu Province, Zhejiang Province, and Anhui Province meet. Reputed as pearl on the area south of the Yangtze River, the lake was listed as a provincial tourist resort in 1993. The scenic spot has very convenient transportation both inside and outside the area. It also has rich tourist resource, with beautiful scenery, wild life and three unique products as its three distinctive attractions.   

Date : 16 & 17th Jan 2010

Wu Xie Trip

Located 30 kilometres west of Zhuji County, Wuxie is nestled among the mountains. Wuxie is famous for its mountain scenery and spectacular waterfalls. The waterfall, which is cascaded in five giant steps, flows down from the precipice. Thereafter the waterfall become known as "Wuxie" meaning "five water falls".

By the sides of Wuxie Stream stands an array of high peaks and grotesque rocks. It is said that there are "72 peaks", "36 caves" and "25 rocks".

One of the memorable trip with Shanghai Friends on Dragon Boat Festival. 27/28th May 2009

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Beijing - Capital of China

Beijing is China's second largest city after Shanghai,with more than 17 million people live in Beijing municipality

Beijing is a major transportation hub, with dozens of railways, roads and motorways passing through the city. It is also the focal point of many international flights to China. Beijing is recognized as the political, educational, and cultural center of the People's Republic of China, while Shanghai and Hong Kong predominate in economic fields.The city hosted the 2008 Olympic Games.Beijing is renowned for its opulent palaces, temples, and huge stone walls and gates.Its art treasures and universities have long made the city a centre of culture and art in China.

Year 2007 - Feb , I first visited Beijing.

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Zhouzhang Water Town

Zhouzhuang is a popular tourist destination. It is one of the most famous water townships in China, noted for its profound cultural background, the well preserved ancient residential houses, the elegant watery views and the strong local colored traditions and customs. It has been called the "Venice of the East".

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She Shan Basilica

The She Shan Basilica (officially: Basilica of Our Lady of She Shan, simplified Chinese: 佘山进教之佑圣母大殿;  is a Catholic church in Shanghai, China. The name comes from its location on the western peak of She Shan Hill, located in Songjiang District, to the west of Shanghai's metropolitan area. It is the largest Christian church building in East Asia and was at one time the destination of pilgrims from across Asia.

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Tan Tou Island Trip ( 1-3rd Oct 2009)

Tan Tou Island is near Ningbo.It has a beautiful beach and good tourist place.

It is not a very famous scenic spots and yes, it has beach on the side facing East China Sea. It was a quiet island without many traveler. But now a have much more than befoer. we stayed in tent in the beach and had a needfire and BBQ. Accomodation is not good in the island. It will not be fine if you do not mind the living standard.

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