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Q:	Where to Buy Stamps of 'Year of the Pig'?
A:	2007 is a year of Ding Hai in traditional Chinese calendar and also a year of the pig. The State Post Bureau of China issued a one-piece set of special stamp, with a total face value of 1.2 yuan on January 5, 2007.


Q:	Where to Ski in Beijing?
A:	There's no doubt that two of the most fun winter activities are skiing and going to hot springs. Skiing makes you sweat and exercises every muscle in the body that is strained from long hours in front of the computer. Taking a hot spring bath wraps the body in soothing warmth and replaces the sweat with fragrant massage oil. Now you can do both in one day.


Q:	Bookstores in Beijing and Shanghai
A:	For the native English speaker, one of the drawbacks of living or traveling in a foreign country for any extended period is finding a good English bookstore where one can stock up for those long train rides or nights.


Q:	Beijing: Where to SPA?
A:	To escape the hustle and bustle of city life, you don't have to drive out to the suburbs. You might be able to find all you need right next door. Hiding amid the towering city buildings there are some top-class spas that provide clients with a soothing, pleasant get-away from the daily pressure.


Q:	Where to Eat Hot Pot in Beijing?
A:	Hot pot restaurants are especially popular during the winter season when the city cools down and diners are looking for a nice hot meal. For newcomers to this style of eating, ordering at hot pot restaurants can be a little tricky, as finding the best mixture of meats and vegetables is developed through experience.


Q:	What Do I Need to Know About Using a Mobile Phone in China?
A:	Most big cities like Beijing and Shanghai possess an advanced telecom infrastructure. The mobile network is very extensive. Signals can even be found in the metro and in many elevators. Both GSM and CDMA cell phones have networks.

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