First Direct Flights Between Beijing and Lhasa Operated

Date: 2011-12-18 21:55:00 by fadri Tags: Beijing

From December 15th, 2011, direct flights from Beijing to Lhasa operated, with the flight number of CA4125/6, which are the first direct scheduled flights between Beijing and Lhasa.

The flights operate every day, taking about 4 hours for a single trip. The flight departs at 8:05 from Beijing Capital International Airport, and arrives in Lhasa Gonggar Airport at about 12:25. Then t

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Beijing Shrouded in Heavy Fog and Smog

Date: 2011-12-6 21:44:00 by david Tags: Beijing

On Dec. 5, heavy fog and smog weather shrouded Beijing and the visibility is lower than 200 meters. Due to the foggy weather, many flights are canceled and delayed. Experts said that air pollution is the core reason. The PM2.5 level of Beijing reached to 522 (Dec.5 17:00) while the max level of PM2.5 is 500.

Now the foggy weather has expanded to Tianjin, Hebei Province even south to Zhe

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US Vice President Tasting Beijing Snacks in local snack bar

Date: 2011-8-25 3:49:00 by fadri Tags: Beijing snacks US Vice President

US Vice-President Joe Biden has just finished his visit to China from August 17th to 22nd. During his visit, Joe Biden tasted traditional Beijing specialties for lunch in a local snack-bar with his granddaughter and entourages.

On the second day after the arrival of Beijing, Jo

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