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CHINESE TRADITION OF MALE LOVE -- gay,homosexual article Views: 27053 Comments: 1
CHINESE TRADITION OF MALE LOVEThe Chinese tradition of male love, like the Greek, has its roots in prehistory. One of the Chinese terms for male love “the pleasures of the bitten peach” dates back to the Zhou dynasty when around 500 BCE the Duke Ling of Wei was offered a peach which Mizi Xia, his favorite, had bitten and found good. There are many tales of ... More
10 Aug 11 (Last comment: 21 Feb 13. By lyndauk)	By donhk88

Maps Views: 3529 Comments: 8
Chongqing in China (Click to enlarge) Chongqing map in English (Click to enlarge)Chongqing map in Chinese (Click to enlarge)China railway map (Click to enlarge)China Rail Transit Map(Click to enlarge)Chongqing Museum Map(Click to enlarge) ... More
02 Dec 07 (Last comment: 27 Sep 17. By Norbert)

About Chongqing Views: 1369 Comments: 1
Chongqing is the economic hub of southwest China and the fourth municipality in China (after Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin). Chongqing became the fourth municipality in 1997, when it began to undergo accelerated development. It enjoys an average annual GDP increase of 9.5%, which is higher than the national average.Chongqing is situated in the east of southw ... More
31 Aug 06 (Last comment: 11 Aug 16. By test1)

Bars Views: 1126 Comments: 9
Soho 苏荷This appears to be the main bar in the city´s "bar street", Soho was, on the Friday night in October when we visited, absolutely packed - and it´s a very big venue! There is a long winding bar as well as a huge dance floor - definitely the place to go and see and be seen.Address: Yu Zhong District, De Yi Shi Jie A1 – 6 (De Yi Shi Jie is a comm ... More
22 Aug 07 (Last comment: 15 Apr 10. By The Harp)

Gay Chongqing Guide -- gay,homosexual article Views: 848 Comments: 0
Gay Chongqing GuideThe megacity of Chongqing--once referred to by TIME magazine as the largest city in the world--may not be tops on most itineraries, but this economic hotspot, millions have poured in from the countryside in recent years to get in on the boom times, is well worth the visit if you want to see what the "real China" is up to in the 21st centur ... More
10 Aug 11	By donhk88

The Chinese Homosexual Idioms -- gay,homosexual article Views: 461 Comments: 0
The Chinese Homosexual IdiomsThe Bitten Peach and The Cut Sleeve“分桃之乐”与“断袖之癖”In China, homosexuality, as one of the three main categories of sexual orientation, along with bisexuality and heterosexuality, has been referred to since the early recorded history. Like ancient Greek who created the word "Lesbos (the name of the Greek island , where t ... More
10 Aug 11	By donhk88

Chongqing and Chengdu Views: 348 Comments: 7
Chongqing and ChengduThese two well known Chinese cities are about 400 kms apart but are the dominant cities in this western part ofChina. They share a lot in common in culture food and customs but there is a healthy rivalry as well.Although I lived in Congqing I made several short trips to Chengdu as did many of my work colleagues. You can go byplane, bus o ... More
23 Jan 10 (Last comment: 24 Jan 10. By TT)	By johnotvi

Cafes Views: 282 Comments: 0
Good Mood Coffee良木缘咖啡西餐厅Features: The beef is imported from America with an equal proportion of fat and meat. And it is favored among white collar workers because of its precious original materials and good tastes.Attractions:Grilled Angus Top Rib Eye Steak; Grilled Angus Top Short Rib; Grilled Fillet Steak with “Marsala” Sauce; Spicy Bee ... More
22 Aug 07

Chongqing in Wiki Views: 238 Comments: 0
ChongqingFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJump to: navigation, searchFor other uses, see Chongqing (disambiguation). Chongqing 重庆 —Municipality— Municipality of Chongqing · 重庆市 From top:Chongqi ... More
02 Oct 09	By webmaster

Floating Restaurants Views: 225 Comments: 0
Chongqing is well known for its spicy Sichuan food and hotpots. There are many restaurants of different types throughout the city from upmarket 5 star restaurants to small simple sidewalk restaurants - all dishing up Chongqing food.Chongqing is also blessed by having two huge rivers - the Yangtze and Jialing flowing through it. Enterprising entrepreneurs hav ... More
09 Dec 09	By johnotvi

Chongqing Cuisine Views: 220 Comments: 3
Chongqing Hotpot (重庆火锅)Chongqing Hotpot has long been the symbol of Chongqing´s food culture. The most famous thing in Chongqing is the hotpot. With the spicy and hot characteristic, Chongqing Hotpot can be regarded as one wonder of Chinese food. Chongqing Hotpot is mainly divided into two kinds - one is red soup and the other is clear soup. The red soup ... More
07 Nov 07 (Last comment: 26 Apr 08. By welinkar)

How to apply for Foreign Residence Permit Views: 214 Comments: 0
Source:Chongqing Exit-Entry Administration Service CenterForeigners who have come to Chongqing, China for the purpose of work or study should apply for residence permit at the local Exit-and-Entry Administration Division of the Public Security Bureau. The application can be made by the employer unit or the educational institution on behalf of the foreign nat ... More
21 Apr 07

Nightlife Views: 210 Comments: 0
Chongqing´s vibrant night life is no differencefrom that of China´s other thriving metropolises, boasting bars, movie theatres and dance clubs which bring the city alive in the evening hours. Tired of the usual tourist activities? Try one of the recommendations given below to get a taste of Chongqing´s nighttime offerings.Whether for dinner or for a late-nig ... More
15 Sep 06

Driving in Chongqing Views: 199 Comments: 0
Foreigners interested in driving in China must apply for a Chinese Driver Licence. If you hold a drivers licence from your country of origin you simply need to have this translated and notarized before applying for a Chinese licence. You are only required to sit a written test, not a road test.Basic steps: 1. Get your overseas driver licence translated by a ... More
22 Aug 07

Chinese New Year in Chongqing Views: 195 Comments: 2
I have been fortunate to participate in the Chinese New Year with my Chinese friends in Chongqing.The Chinese New Year activities are significant, exciting and joyous but there is also an element of risk and danger.The brilliant fireworks are exciting to watchbut be careful. Firworks are let off anywhere in any direction. Mix in a lot of alcohol consumption ... More
15 Jan 10 (Last comment: 15 Jan 10. By Anneliese)	By johnotvi

Dining in Chongqing Views: 190 Comments: 0
When you come to Chongqing, you will not be surprised to hear that the Chinese believe in the saying "People make food their Heaven". It would seem that people in Chongqing are never weary of eating. Thousands of restaurants are scattered throughout every corner of the city, luring customers from home and abroad with their different specialties. Chongqing is ... More
14 Sep 06

Chongqing Climate Views: 187 Comments: 0
The climateof Chongqingis semi-tropical, with the two-season monsoonal variations typical of South Asia. It has hot summers, and the temperature can be as high as 40 C (102F). It is known as one of the "three furnaces" of China, the other two being Wuhan and Nanjing. In the winter, it is wet and warm. While it seldom snows, most days are foggy.The typically ... More
31 Jan 07

Sports Views: 186 Comments: 1
Golf Chongqing River View Golf & County Club Address: Lailushi 8, Shima River, Jiangbei District Chongqing, China Telephone: 023-67656666Chongqing Sun Kingdom Golf Club Address: Jinfeng Town, Jiulongpo District Chongqing, China Telephone: 023-66038866 Chongqing International Golf Club Address: Huaxi Town, Banan District, Chongqing, China Tel: 86-23-62554 ... More
20 Nov 07 (Last comment: 18 Dec 07. By wengaow)

Chongqing History Views: 178 Comments: 0
Chongqing is a famous cultural city with a history of 3000 years and a glorious revolutionary tradition. It is the birthplace of Bayu culture. Towards the end of the Old Stone Age approximately 20000-30000 years ago, mankind began to live in Chongqing. In Shang and Zhou Dynasties (C.11th century BC) Ba people founded Kingdom Ba and made Chongqing their capit ... More
19 Jan 07

Chongqing Culture Views: 175 Comments: 1
Chongqing is a famous city with a long history and a brilliant culture. There are many ancient ruins, ancient tombs, ancient buildings, grottoes, and temples, and tens of thousands of collections of cultural relics.The Chongqing Museum has nearly 500 National Grade 1 relics and 100,000 National Grade 3 relics. The Chongqing Museum of Natural History leads Ch ... More
31 Aug 06 (Last comment: 14 Oct 07. By YQ)

Chinese Cuisine Views: 170 Comments: 0
Chinese cuisine is known for its taste and philosophical and aesthetic qualities. It is closely tied to the development of the 5,000-year-old Chinese civilization. It is also related to the development of tourism in China--- well-known scenic spots are associated with well-known famous dishes named after the spots. There is, for example, "fried Yellow River ... More
29 Jan 07

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