Where the World Meets China

19/03/2020

Dear valued partners and friends,
Since the outspread of COVID-19 in January, CYTS requested all staff to keep close contact with partners to effectively minimize the losses of our partners and travelers.
We are grateful to the trusts and supports from you. Our fate is bound together. Let's join hands to go through the difficult time.
We look forward to the day in the near future to greet you and your travelers at the airports once again with fresh flowers and warm hearts.
CYTS, we share because we care.

18/03/2020

29/04/2016

Want a panorama of China? In this tour to Mt. Everest you will find out China has more than one amazing aspect.
A Traditional China You can learn about the history of China through the visit of Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Great Wall. In Yuyuan Garden you can appreciate the garden art and have a taste of scholars’ lives in ancient China.
A Modern China Through the Olympic heritage like Bird’s Nest Olympic stadium, Water Cube natatorium in Beijing or the Bund and Nanjing Road in Shanghai, you will have a vivid image about what a fast-developing China really looks like.
A Legendary China Tibetan culture, a culture full of legends, is quite different from the one of eastern coastal China. If you are fascinated about the mysterious religion atmosphere in Tibet, you cannot miss Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace and Tashilunpo Monastery. Each of them has an important status in religious history of Tibet. Tibet also possesses magnificent natural sceneries. The tranquil and limpid Yamdork Lake will make you feel peaceful and at ease.
On the contrary, the breath-taking beauty of Mt. Everest will give you a strong sense of achievement. The trip to the Mt. Everest base camp is the climax part of this tour. Along the way to the base camp, you are companied with the sceneries of snow mountains and glacier valleys. When you arrive at the base camp with the altitude above 5200, you will enjoy a view less people have seen: the pyramid-shape Mt. Everest covered with white snow, beautiful sunset of Everest, the brightest ever galaxy you never seen and etc. Such unforgettable experience is worth your try.
To know more about 11 Days Tour to Mt. Everest: Beijing - Lhasa - Gyanste – Shigatse- Shelkar -Mount Everest Base Camp –Lhasa- Shanghai, please visit http://www.chinatraveldepot.com/ChinaTours/GH6066-A-tour-to-the-roof-of-the-world.

29/04/2016

Tibet, a sacred land on the roof of the world, is a long-lasting legend awaiting people around the world to explore. Before you hit on the road to Tibet, you may have as many doubts as expectations. The following three reasons will convince you that it is worth your sweat to have a Mt. Everest Tour.
1. Geographic Wonders With various landforms in Tibet, you will be amazed at these masterpieces of the creator. Along the lakeshore of Yamdrok, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, you will not only enjoy a pure and peaceful lake view, but also have the chance to watch flocks of migration birds. At the foot of Karola Glacier, you can embrace this spectacular white world. If weather permits, the magnificent glacier will glisten under the bright sun. When heading to the Mt. Everest base camp, you are already above the altitude of 5200 meters. At the base camp, you will have the best view of pyramid-shape Mt. Everest, the stunning bright galaxy in the night and glacier valleys nearby.
2. Mysterious Religion Tibet will never let you down in your pursuit of peace and purification. The Potala Palace, the most famous castle-style complex in Tibet, is a holy palace for every Tibet traveler. Here you can appreciate the magnificent architecture, religious wall paintings and Buddhist statues, or just pray with the Lama’s chanting of sutras. The Kumbum temple has the largest stupa in Tibet with a history dating tracing back to 1427. It is the landmark of Gyantse, and you can recognize its golden doom and white tower body in distance. Jakhang Temple, the oldest temple in Lhasa, is recognized as the religious center of Tibet. Surrounded by the smell of yak butter, you will be immersed in a spiritual experience of purification along with the other pilgrim in Tibet. Tashilhunpo Monastery, one of the four main monasteries, stretches out on the southern slope of the mountain in Shigatse. Here you can see the world’s largest glided Qamba Buddha bronze statue, refined religious murals and other precious cultural relics.
3. Exotic Local Culture Except the sightseeing mentioned above, you should also not miss the experience of Tibetan culture. No choice is better than a free walk in a lively market for you to live like a local. The Barkhor Bazaar is the most famous marketplace in Lhasa. Here you can buy the local handcrafts, try Tibetan cuisines and have a nice talk with the friendly Tibetan people. Out of Lhasa, you can also explore the local culture in the vintage towns like Gyantse or Shigatse.
No matter whom you are, whether a traveler, a photographer, or a Buddhist, you can always find a proper place on this amazing land, Tibet. The stunning sceneries and the optimistic, devoted Tibetan people will not only free you from routine life but also give you ultimate spiritual satisfaction.
Go to Tibet now at http://www.chinatraveldepot.com/ChinaTours/CT6139-6-Days-Join-in-Group-Tour-to-Mt-EverestEverest .

21/04/2016

2016 is China –US Tourism Year, to promote friendship between Chinese and American people, China Youth newspaper, China CYTS Group and China CYTS Tourism Holding Co., ltd. jointly launched the China – US Tourism Year Culture Exchange Moments Awarded story collection campaign.

China Youth will set up special column to publicize good stories from January 19th to December 31st 2016.

A. Host Bodies

China Youth Publishing House, China CYTS Group, China CYTS Tours Holding Co., Ltd.

B. Requirement

1. Anyone interested in writing on culture exchanges between China and America may participate in this campaign.

2. Articles must be based on true story and reflect heart-felt sensations of culture element and friendship. Stories may focus on (but not limited to) the following aspects:

Witness: witnesses of small moments in China-America interaction, small events that reflect great meanings.

Observation: observation in the cultural differences and similarities of Chinese and American people.

Life style: observation and thinking of different life style of Chinese and American people.

Travel: stories of sensational moments during travel.

Dreams: dreams can change the world, write an article on how Chinese dream and American dream changed individuals and societies.

Articles are limited under 1000 words, please attach biography of author in 50 words.

3. Please submit article to [email protected] and specify: China – US Story Collection. Please also provide name, contact information, ID number, address and post code of author.

China Youth and CYTS aoyou.com also jointly set up public QQ account for authors for Q&A, account number: 348460764

4. Article collection period is open from January 12th to December 12st. Time of submission is according to the e-mail sending time.

5. Prizes include:

Organizers invite experts as judge team. Final awards will be given according to judge team nomination and online votes. CYTS aoyou.com will provide the following prizes

First Place: 1 award, 7-night-10-day independent travel package to US west coast (worth RMB10,000)

Second Place: 4 awards, Round trip air tickets Beijing – Los Angeles – Beijing (worth RMB8,000)

Third Place: 10 awards, 1 night stay in 5-star hotel in Los Angeles (worth RMB2,000)

Participation awards: RMB199 discount coupon of aoyou.com for any tour product to USA.

6. Other benefits

（1）Once published, authors enjoy China Youth right of paternity and remuneration.

（2）Organizers will edit corpus for all published articles and will present 5 pieces to each author, no further remuneration will be given to authors.

（3）Selected authors will be invited to participate in seminar by organizers.

（4）All participant will enjoy priority in participation of tourism culture exchange activities organized by CYTS aoyou.com.

C. Statement

1. All articles must be original. Participants assume all responsibilities regarding copy right issues.

2. Copyright of all articles, from the moment of submission on forth, will be deemed as being fully transferred to organizers, i.e. China Youth (China Youth Online) and China CYTS Tours Holding Co., Ltd. (Aoyou.com). Organizers have right to edit, publish and distribute articles on their own platforms.

3. Organizers reserve rights of final interpretation of terms and conditions of this campaign.

12/04/2016

Have the traveling bug and love it? What’s your traveler IQ? Are you a seasoned world traveler? How versed are you in local knowledge about your own hometown?

In honor of the upcoming World Tourism Development Forum, we at China Travel Depot are looking for travel quiz creators. We invite you to create a unique quiz about your hometown mentioning any or all of the following topics: geography, local culture &customs, landmarks, local holidays, etc.

Here’s an example quiz question for your reference:
Where in the USA would you find the Golden Gate Bridge?
A. New York City
B. Los Angeles
C. San Francisco
D. Chicago

(Answer Key: C)

Please join us and embark on this unique quiz journey from around the world. As an appreciation for your participation, we will offer every quiz creator a $20 Travel Coupon that can be used on www.chinatraveldepot.com. Becoming a quiz creator also enters you for the chance to win a day trip to the Great Wall in China. There will be 10 total quiz creator prize winners. Don’t miss your chance to win a trip to the Great Wall of China!

Hurry! Create your travel quiz by leaving us a comment! Event ends on May 31!

30/11/2015

Yichang Overview
Yichang City is located at the west of China's Hubei Province, where the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze River are divided. Yichang has been defined as a distributing center, an important trading port and a transportation hub along the Yangtze river linking west Hubei and east Sichuan since ancient times. For a very long time, it has been renown as "Gateway to the Three Gorges". Today, as well as a cultural and tourist city in China, Yichang remains a brisk river port of China, controlling the access to Chongqing City to its southwest.

01/09/2015

When talking about Yichang, you may have no idea. In fact, it is an ancient city with the history of more than two thousand years. What’s more, the well-known Three Gorges is located there.

Arrival in Yichang City
We first arrived at Three Gorges airport. It is very small, and the departure hall and the arrival hall are on the first floor. It takes within one hour from airport to downtown. In the evening, we went to CBD shopping mall in Yichang, and indeed it is the most crowded area in this city.

27/08/2015

Tips for Wuhan Snacks
Wuhan snacks are so well known that it cannot be said one has been to Wuhan without tasting Wuhan snacks.
There are many snack streets in Wuhan, among which Hubuxiang is most not forget to taste hot-and-dry noodles, which is a must for local people in one day. Usually they eat it as breakfast. What’s more, it’s worth tasting three delicacies wrapped in tofu skin, made of tofu skin, with shrimp, mushroon and pork in it.
Another famous road is Jingwu Road, the birthplace of Jingwu duck neck. It tastes spicy but delicious. Apart from that, you could also have a taste of duck web and duck wing.

21/08/2015

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20/08/2015

Mulan Great Lake Firefly Night
Do you remember the time playing with fireflies in summer night? Would you regret that time has passed and you are no longer a child? Luckily, you could meet fireflies again in Mulan Great Lake. Until late September, you could see fireflies there every Friday and Saturday night, just like in fairy land.
Since it is in mountain area, remember to bring clothes because it may be a little cold at night. The scene of fireflies flying around is not only romantic but also fantastic. You will cherish and keep in mind the person you spent night with there.
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20/08/2015

The Yangtze Gorges Cruise
The best way to visit the Yangtze Gorges may be to take cruise. By cruise your Yangtze Gorges trip becomes much easier and relaxing, especially when traveling with the senior or children who need taking care. On a cruise, you can enjoy the poetic scenery on both sides and imagine what it looked like a thousand years ago,as Many famous ancient Chinese poets had admired in their poems.
Living on cruise ship is much more than comfortable. There are various guest rooms, including skylight star room. What’s your reaction? Sounds cool? Certainly, you could look starry sky with the sound of river flow.
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30/04/2015

Always dreamed of Tibet, but don’t know how to organize a trip there?
CTD offers several tour-packages suiting the needs of every traveler. Search for the one you like most:
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Welcome to Lhasa! Check out 26 options for the best local way to enjoy sightseeing, people, food and ways of life.

30/04/2015

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28/04/2015

Mount Lao is the highest coastal mountain in China and one the birthplaces of Taoism. But none of its several titles and records makes up for the supreme beauty of its landscapes and the quiet of its surroundings. Located northeast from Qingdao, Shandong, is said to have brewed its well-known beer with water from Mount Lao’s springs.

25/03/2015

Along the way, many people tire or become fearful and they quit halfway up. But more people choose to continue after a short rest. They and encourage themselves to complete their “hope journey”. When they reach the top, they deserve to appreciate the splendid sunrise.

25/03/2015

Mount Tai is renowned for its grandeur and magnificence. The prominent peak, Yuhuang Peak, is 1,545 meters high and the steepest. Standing on top of it , everything is within your sight and the most exciting thing is to watch the sun rise. Every year thousands of people climb Mount Tai to realize their dream of going the highest, and what’s more, challenging themselves. They often start their journey at midnight and keep climbing step by step, drinking in the spectacular historical and natural spots around them.

25/03/2015

Mount Tai is a mountain of historical and cultural significance located north of Tai’an, Shandong. It’s honored as the foremost of China’s five famous mountains. In 1987, Mount Tai was included in the “World Cultural and Natural Heritage” list by UNESCO.

25/03/2015

Without challenges one’s life would be boring. If you want to experience the excellent feeling described in a famous saying by the poet Sushi of the Song Dynasty – “Reach the top and hold other mountains in a single glimpse” – then Mount Tai is your first choice.

11/03/2015

In Chinese history, water has been regarded as the symbol of wisdom in a sense, with its flexibility and persistence. Through a visit for Baotu Spring, you can not only gain a happy experience, but also the deep thoughts about your life. The love for “the Spring City” can be endless, it’s your turn to enjoy it!

11/03/2015

The spring water is so pure and sweet that it is optimum for drinking and making tea. Every year, there are thousands of tourists visiting here and scrambling for the delicious water, so you’d better not miss the unforgotten experience——sitting under the “Watching Crane Pavilion” in the east side of the spring with a cup of tea in hand, one’s mind will fly faraway and hates to leave.

11/03/2015

Hanging around the Baotu Spring Park, a natural rock and spring garden, breathing the fresh air and enjoying the beautiful scenery, you’re definitely in the most relaxing time of your life. Here Baotu Spring awaits you. Baotu Spring is regarded as “ the first spring under heaven”. The spring water spurts out in three prongs, just like three piles of snow. Furthermore, there are a great number of small springs hiding at the bottom of the pond. So you can see a string of bubbles like a string of pearls rising, and shining.

11/03/2015

Jinan, the capital of Shandong province, is a prosperous and long-history city which is known as “the city of springs”. There are 72 famous springs in Jinan, among which the most immortalized is Baotu Spring.

13/02/2015

Hubei Province is located at the central part of the China and the middle reaches of Yangtze River, the name means "north of the lake", referring to its position north of Lake Dongting. Its main industries include iron and steel, machinery, power and automobile. Relying on its rich tourism resources, Hubei has become a popular destination for tourists home and abroad. The capital Wuhan, the major wharf of Yangtze Cruises, is the cultural, economic and communication hub of central China.
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09/02/2015

WeiHai:

It is the the site of the Warring States Period which has undergone thousands of years and the place of Praefect Department of Beiyang navy, the School of Navy, theancient fort, and the site of Jiawu War in the Qing Dynasty. This is a beautiful city for coastal tour. The coast line and the silver beach has given the city a great treasure.

09/02/2015

WeiHai:

In Weihai, the Liugong Island, located in the mouth of Weihai Gulf, were named as “the protective screen in the east”, “Shangri-la on the sea” and “the Unsinkable battleship”.

09/02/2015

TaiAn:

In Tai’an, the most valuable site is Mount Tai. Many times, Mount Tai has even became Tai’an’s synonym. Of course, if you have time, you go to Tiger Mountain Park as well as Tianping Lake Park.

09/02/2015

YanTai:

In Yantai, you can’t miss the following things: Playing with the waves of the sea, climb up to mountains and admire the view, taste the grape wine. Besides these, the Golden Sand Beach, Yantai Mountain Park, Zhangyu wine Museum can satisfy your needs. Time permitting, you can also go to the Moon Gulf which is the sacred place for lovers and go to Yangma Island to feel the breeze and go around.

09/02/2015

JiNan:

In jinan, famous mountains and ancient temples awaits you. Baotu Spring, one of the ten famous springs of China, springs you with clear water.Streets of the old times, quiet lakes and deep pools, they are the destinies of our trips.

09/02/2015

QingDao:

In Qingdao, you can find the “red roof and green trees; blue sea and clear sky” in your mind picture. Admire the exotic scenery in “buildings of world”, enjoy the time in the century-old church, get on the boat and get a glimpse of the White Tower of the little Qingdao. Let the breeze whiz over your ears, go to the original place of Qingdao and listen to the stories, take a stroll along the Golden Sand Beach.

09/02/2015

Dew Point : Do you learned to have served more than 30 common cooking techniques, especially explosives, and to seize the unique expertise of techniques.Detonated about emergency fire quickly stir-fry; Prepared to pre-empt the innovative techniques, materials pickled sticky powder-oil yellow coin Seal collected juice; gone to law finished neat shape, Black In his quality, concentrated juice up thick.

09/02/2015

Very different geographical characteristics : Shandong Province, This forms the coast of Shandong dishes (seafood) dishes and the interior of the Jinan and the Confucian Temple systems vegetables. Condiment served about pure, delicious taste and merged with fresh, tender, fragrant crisp characteristics.Naitang stock and paid great attention to the modulation, color – broth, fresh white and color Naitang alcohol.

06/02/2015

Guiyuan Temple, situated on Cuiwei Street, is one of the four biggest temples for Buddhist meditation in Hubei as well as an important Buddhist temple in China.

First built in the early Qing dynasty (1644-1911) by two monks named Baiguang and Zhufeng on the base of Sunflower Garden owned by a poet, the temple got its name from Buddhist chants: "With purity kept in mind, one has the thoroughfare everywhere." Guiyuan Temple has survived through more than 300 hundred years of repeated cycles of prosperity and decline, above all else, it is always leading the other temple in Wuhan with prosperous public worship, flourishing Buddhist ceremony and many pilgrims.

09/01/2015

Lu and the originator of Lu Qi in the Warring States (today Shandong Province), which was formed in the Qin and Han dynasties. Song, served on the “North” status of the representative. China is the most extensive coverage offered local flavor branches and Jingjintang and throughout the three provinces in Northeast China.