FairyLand Penglai
November 29, 2009 by admin
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Penglai is one of the three fairy mountains which were inhabited by immortals. It is said that Penglai is the base for the Eight Immortals, or the place where they travel to have a banquet. Legend goes that there was no pain and no winter on the mountain. Rice bowls and wine glasses would never become empty no matter how much people would eat or drink from them. Magical fruits growing here could heal any disease, grant eternal youth, and even raise the dead.
However, in real life there is a scenic spot called Penglai which is located in eastern China’s Shandong province. It is well known for its beautiful sights. Here, you may have the chance to appreciate the world famous Penglai Pavilion, which is listed as one of the four famous pavilions in China. It is also a very good place to witness a magical mirage because it often occurs here. Each year, thousands of tourists come here to see the marvelous spectacle.
the Highest Toilet in the World
November 25, 2009 by admin
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There is no doubt that the Potala Palace’s Changsur Toilet is the most famous toilet in China and perhaps it is also the highest toilet in the world.
Travelers with high blood pressure or heart disease were even advertised not to use the toilet. It is said that it is almost sixty meters high and one should take care of his/her personal belongings when using it as it is quite difficult to retrieve them back.
Some people even used a phrase from an ancient poem to describe the spectacular scene when using it “The torrent dashes down three thousand feet from high, as if the Silver River fell from azure sky.”
Beijing
November 20, 2009 by admin
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Beijing, the capital of China, is the nation’s political, economic, cultural, educational and international trade and communication center. It is also one of the six ancient cities in China and even one of the greatest ancient capitals in the world. For travellers, it is home to experience China’s deep culture and long history.
It is regarded as the never miss destination: Hiking up the winding Great Wall could be a once in a life experience and a visit to Forbidden City can see the ancient imperial palace, also the typical example of traditional architecture heritage; Summer Palace is another piece of the empire’s glorious creations, together with Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, Ming Tomb and other temples.
You may have a different life here, cycling in the Hutong area and get a glimpse of Old Pecking lifestyle, trekking on the remote and untouched Great Wall sections with few tourists there; have a wonderful Beijing Night and enjoy the fabulous Beijing Opera, taste the famous Pecking roast duck, visit the local markets and bargain for a good deal.
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Beijing Attractions
November 18, 2009 by admin
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Great Wall
In Chinese, the Great Wall is also called the “Ten thousand Li Great Wall”. It took over 2,000 years to build this miracle. Stretching 6,700 kilometers from Jiayuguan in Gansu Province to Shanhaiguan in Hebei Province, it is regarded as the most magnificent architectural achievement of the diligent and wise Chinese people. |
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Forbidden City
The Forbidden City is also known as the Palace Museum. Consisting of over 9,000 rooms and spread over 250 acres, this large palace complex was built between 1406 and 1420, but was burnt down, rebuilt, sacked and renovated countless times. |
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Tiananmen Square
Located in the heart of Beijing City, Tiananmen Square is the site for massive parades and rallies, which is the largest square of this kind in the world. It can hold about one million people for public celebration or gatherings. |
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Summer Palace
As the largest royal garden in China, Beijing’s Summer Palace is actually a parklike imperial retreat spread out over 10 square miles. Located in northwest suburban Beijing, the Summer Palace is the largest and most complete imperial garden existing in China. |
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Temple of Heaven
Located in the southern part of Beijing, Temple of Heaven has been one of the most holy places for the whole country for more than five centuries. It used as a complex of sacrificial buildings for the Ming and Qing emperors, and is the largest one in Beijing among several royal altars to Heaven, Earth, the Sun, the Moon and other deities or symbolic forces of Nature. |
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National Museum of China
National Museum of China is a comprehensive museum focusing on history and the arts, systematically chronically China’s long and rich history. It is the best place to have a quick look at Chinese history and culture. |
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Ming Tombs
Located in Changping County, the Ming Tombs are a cluster of 13 mausoleums, and are the final resting places of 13 Ming Dynasty emperors. The tombs cover a total area of 120K square kilometers and were listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2003. |
Shanghai
November 11, 2009 by admin
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Located on China’s central eastern coast at the mouth of the Yangtze River, Shanghai is the largest city and also the most developed and modern city in China.
Originally, it was a fishing and textiles town. Due to its favorable port location, it gradually became a multinational hub of finance and business by the 1930s. In 2005, it became the world’s largest cargo port.
Shanghai has a wide variety of impressive sights. It has historical landmarks such as the Bund and City God Temple, its modern and ever-expanding Pudong skyline including the Oriental Pearl Tower, etc. The magnificent Yuyuan Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens in all of Asia, its classic, refined architecture and landscaping provide a feeling of simplicity and grandeur at the same time. Nanjing Road was once a synonym for prosperity and modernism.
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