China Insider

Understanding China from the people within

A quarterly newsletter of "insider tips" on China's latest travel news including the best and latest in restaurants, retail, entertainment and culture, gathered from staff from Shangri-La's 35 China hotels.

Issue 31

June 2013

The capital of Liaoning Province and the largest city in northeast China, Shenyang is a city steeped in history.


Issue 30

March 2013

From the historic streets of the French Concession to the colonial buildings of The Bund and skyscrapers in Pudong, Shanghai is a glorious fusion of tradition and modernisation.


Issue 29

January 2013

The fact that Chinese New Year falls in the dead of winter does not stop the country from hitting the streets to party, although if you are in the larger cities like Beijing and Shanghai, you may find that you have the streets all to yourself - most locals return home to the provinces to enjoy the festivities with their families.


Issue 28

October 2012

The capital of China's southern Hainan Island, Haikou sits at the mouth of the Nandu River and is an important port for the island, often referred to as the Hawaii of China for its tropical climate and abundant resources.


Issue 27

July 2012

Shanghai may be home to China's tallest building, but Beijing is looking to give the city a run for its architectural money with its upcoming Z15 skyscraper.


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