'Avatar': You've seen the film, now climb the mountain

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A national park in Hunan renames one of its mountain peaks in honor of the James Cameron blockbuster off Whether they are they inspired by Huangshan or Zhanjiajie's famous peaks, the visual spectacle of the Hallelujah Mountains in "Avatar" needs no ...
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Daily Hitlist: Chinese officials pay for porn (tips)

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Plus: Shanghai’s new stadium and a free movie tonight you won’t want to miss Shanghai’s new Mercedes-Benz area will also features a movie theatre, ice skating rink, bowling alley and spaces for retail and live music, although its primary use will be ...
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Report: Dwarf theme park in Kunming

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A small mountain commune in China sets up its own tourist attraction, according to a UK report The Sun reported the community was completely self-sufficient, including having its own police force and fire brigade. We saw this today in, of all places, ...
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Go native -- Tibetan style -- in Jiuzhaigou

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Tibetan home stay in Jiuzhaigou Resorts are great for getting away, but when you want to get into the local culture, a home stay in China with a family is an experience all its own Jiuzhaigou: No wonder they made Jiuzhai Valley National Park a UNESCO ...
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