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Isbells from Belgium to Perform in Xi’an June 1
May 23, 2012
Isbells from Belgium to Perform in Xi’an June 1

Isbells, the band name of Belgian musician Gaëtan Vandewoude, will perform at Aperture Club on June 1. Isbell’s music is a mix of indie, folk and acoustic music and has been garnering a huge following in Germany, Holland, Austria and Sweden. Getting there: take bus no. 7, 29, 45, 47, 201,218, 502, 604, 611, 612, k203, k606, k630, 通宵3号线 to Duanlvmen stop. 乘坐, 五龙专线在端履门站下车可达 Read more>>

Expat Corner

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

May 26, 2012 Comments (1)
What happens when a population of 1.3 billion people collides with the need to perpetually fuel a success-driven economy? Coming to China, one is quickly aware of the redundant or peculiar nature of employment. Here are five strange jobs common in... Read More>>

China Media

Get Connected: Why Are Foreign Dignitaries Increasingly Turning to Weibo?

Get Connected: Why Are Foreign Dignitaries Increasingly Turning to Weibo?

May 23, 2012 Comments (2)
From IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde wishing to former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, these days, it seems that foreign dignitaries are increasingly turning to China's Weibo (microblogging) platform to better connect with Chinese... Read More>>
  • Xi'an Essential Guide
History of Xi'an
History of Xi'an

Xi'an's history is as old as China's itself. The Xi'an area was the center of power of the very earliest Chinese dynasties, and when it reached the height of its glory in the 9th century AD, Xi'an (then called Chang'an) was one of the greatest cities in the world. The story begins with some of China's most significant Neolithic excavations, which were carried out in the Xi'an area. The written records of the region date back to the Zhou dynasty...Read more>>

Xi'an Transport - Introduction
Xi'an Transport - Introduction

Xi'an is a vital gateway city to western China, and is well-served by transport links. Xi'an Xianyang International Airport offers flights to most of China's major cities and to destinations in Asia, Europe, Oceania and America. Xi'an Railway Station is a vital part of China's rail network, as the city lies on the main east-west rail route that joins Shanghai in the east with the far western border of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region....Read more>>