May. 27, 2008 - bouncy castles

It used to be that the only time you'd come across a bouncy castle would be at the fun fair or other special event. Occasionally a child's birthday party would be wild enough to have hired one, but that would be a treat. Today, it is now possible for inflatable bouncy castles and ball pools to be available for use at home - either in the garden or even inside.

Of course, the bouncy castles for use at home are generally smaller, since it is unlikely to have very many children playing on it at once, and whereas the professional bouncy castles have either one or two motors attached pumping air continuously into the inflatable castle, the ones at home can be pumped up manually, using either a small foot pump or electric pump, and then a valve is closed, holding the air inside like a balloon. The quality of build is usually more than ample for one, two even three children to play on quite happily, and a wide range of designs are available.

Bouncy castles themed to Barbie, or Disney films, or places such as desert islands, the army or underwater are available too. Generally these castles have a large bouncy base, with protective walls or barriers around the side, but not with much of a roof. These are not designed for children to use as trampolines to see just how high they can jump, like the professional castles allow you to do, but are for small bouncing, rolling or playing.

If you are planning on buying one of these, and for outdoor use, make sure you buy a good thick groundsheet, because any small sharp objects such as stones could easily puncture the inflatable, and so a protective layer, even if on grass, will be essential. These castles usually represent a fairly major investment, and the high quality, larger ones can be several hundred pounds. It's also worth bearing in mind that if children are likely to jump, fall or bounce off, they shouldn't be in any danger. Therefore, planning on having the bouncy castle nearby the greenhouse is not ideal.

The other thing to bear in mind, of course, is that if you are planning on saving money and buying your own bouncy castle for a birthday party rather than hiring, is that should a child have an accident you are not going to be insured. The price of hired castles is inclusive of fairly comprehensive insurance. As long as your bouncy castle or inflatable is for your own child's use, or you are good friends with the parents of children using the castle, then you should be relatively safe.

In addition to inflatable bouncy castles, you can also get slides, water slides, mazes and activity games, such as sumo wrestling, soccer games, gladiator style tournament challenges and other interesting activities - there is a huge range today, and almost anything that can be hired can be bought, in a smaller scale, for private home use. Certainly young children will happily use up a huge amount of energy bouncing on them, which, for a quiet night's sleep, is always considered money well spent.inflatable toys.

Apr. 23, 2008 - Attentions when travelling in Xinjiang

Attentions when travelling in Xinjiang

1, Xinjiang has a larger temperature difference day and night, up to about 10 ~ 15 degrees. And in some cases, such as spending night at Tianchi, outbound Nanshan ranch, Kanas Lake travelling to Bayinbuluke grassland, please do not forget take some jackets and sweaters.

2, because of the vast of Xinjiang region, you should spend long time in cars, in some cases, tourists have to get off to experience walking or riding camels with fun. Therefore, a suitable pair of shoes appears to be particularly important.

3, Although temperatures slightly lower than Mainland, but most parts of Xinjiang has higher elevations adn with strong ultraviolet radiation. So tourists should be prepared adequate and effective sunscreen, at the same time with Qingre, thirst, drugs or moist granules, such as Xiasangju granules, Shidishui so as to avoid too unbearable hot and dry climate.

4, In Xinjiang's tourism, because of a longer journey, and the climate differences, it is difficult to adapt to the climate, tourists should bring along some standing on drugs and treatment drugs, such as Chuangketie, or cold medicine. Treatment of gastrointestinal discomfort drugs.

5, Xinjiang is a typical feature of the mainland arid climate, therefore the temperature have a large difference between day and night, the air-conditioning at night should be open to moderate, not too cold, or do not Gaimianbei sleep, in case causing physical discomfort.

6, Xinjiang is the town of fruits. It's a great pleasure eatting fruits in Xinjiang. Never drink hot tea after fruits! Or you would get diarrhea.

7, Xinjiang is a multi-ethnic minority areas. Muslims do not eat pork and this is their biggest taboo!

Mar. 26, 2008 - Potala Palace yesterday reopen the door

Potala Palace yesterday reopen the door, full restoration of Tibet Tour next month

Lhasa, after the "3.14" incident the Potala Palace was closed. Yesterday 9:00 reopen the door to the world. Deputy Secretary of the Tibet Autonomous Regional Tourism Bureau Zanuo said that Tibet Tourism recently also will be re-opened. In this regard, major travel agencies in Guangdong have said that the Tibet tour will be full restorated April.

In order to protect the heritage buildings and keep the safety of visitors, after the "3.14" incident, the Tibet Autonomous Region People's Government suspends open the Potala Palace, Norbu Lingka and the Jokhang Temple, and other measures to visitors. Tibet Tourism also temporarily at a standstill.

The Potala Palace in Lhasa, the Commissioner expressed strong Bagesang, received a total of 26 Potala Palace 99 visitors, including 24 tourists, the remaining people for the local people worshipping Buddha. Cloth Palace opened yesterday morning, more than 10 tourists have visited the palace. At present visitors do not have tickets reservations, buying tickets can enter.

Deputy Secretary for the Tibet Autonomous Regional Tourism Bureau Zanuo said in an interview with the Lhasa violence subsided, and the normal social order Lhasa full recovery, "Tibet tourism will soon be re-opened, Tibet travel safe, civilized, health, ecology Tourism Image will continue to maintain and further develop. "

Nanhu Brigade western region of Tibet holidays for Diaoqiangkun said that July to October is the golden season of tourism in Tibet, while March is relatively low season. They will be full restoration of Tibet's April visit. April is the upcoming rainy season in Tibet which is more stable, the scenery is getting better, and visitors will see all the hills of flowers. In addition, in April, the Qinghai-Tibet railway ticket relatively relaxed, tourists can journey softly. Guangzhou-Lhasa-Xining and Chengdu, and other related services to lower ticket prices also have the discount.