Largest Christmas tree in Beijing

A 30 meter high Christmas tree is erected in Beijing New World Plaza on Sunday, Dec.3,2006,which attracts many local citizens. Currently this Christmas tree is the largest one in the capital of China.

Although Christmas is not a traditional Chinese holiday, many of the country's hotels,stores,restaurants and manufacturers recognize its business potential.

For instance, Yiwu in neighboring Zhejiang Province exported US$37.9 million worth of Christmas products in the first 10 months of this year, 43 percent more than last year.

[ Source : from Chinadaily.con.cn ]
[ Source : from en.ce.cn ]