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Sunday, June 24, 2012
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Yangtze River - China
The Yangtze River is the longest river in China. Actually, it's the largest river in Asia and the third-largest river in the world. The only two rivers longer than the Yangtze River are the Amazon River in South America and the Nile River in Northeast Africa. Because the Yangtze River is peppered with amazing examples of Chinese culture and surrounded by beautiful Chinese nature, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in China.
If you travel to China, be sure to take the time to visit the Yangtze River. Whether you want to explore the popular cities found along the Yangtze River or simply enjoy one of the many Yangtze River boat tours, this famous tourist destination in China will surely provide an unforgettable experience.
The Yangtze River runs for an astounding 3,988 miles and empties into the East China Sea. Some of the most popular tourist destinations in China are the cities found along the Yangtze Rivers. There are over 30 cities found along the Yangtze River, including Chongqing, Yichang, Shanghai, Chengdu and Hangzou. For information on the popular cities along the Yangtze River, visit our Yangtze River Cities Page here: **LINK** Also along the Yangtze River you will find famous scenic locations like Fengdu Ghost City, Red Cliff, and the Chongqing Jinyun Mountain.
If you are looking for popular tourist destinations in China, be sure to explore the many amazing destinations along the Yangtze River, and of course the Yangtze River itself.
If you travel to China, be sure to take the time to visit the Yangtze River. Whether you want to explore the popular cities found along the Yangtze River or simply enjoy one of the many Yangtze River boat tours, this famous tourist destination in China will surely provide an unforgettable experience.
The Yangtze River runs for an astounding 3,988 miles and empties into the East China Sea. Some of the most popular tourist destinations in China are the cities found along the Yangtze Rivers. There are over 30 cities found along the Yangtze River, including Chongqing, Yichang, Shanghai, Chengdu and Hangzou. For information on the popular cities along the Yangtze River, visit our Yangtze River Cities Page here: **LINK** Also along the Yangtze River you will find famous scenic locations like Fengdu Ghost City, Red Cliff, and the Chongqing Jinyun Mountain.
If you are looking for popular tourist destinations in China, be sure to explore the many amazing destinations along the Yangtze River, and of course the Yangtze River itself.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Forbidden City - China
Forbidden City - China
Lying at the center of Beijing, the Forbidden City, called Gu Gong in Chinese, was the imperial palace for twenty-four emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was first built throughout 14 years during the reign of Emperor Chengzu in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Ancient Chinese Astronomers believed that the Purple Star (Polaris) was in the center of heaven and the Heavenly Emperor lived in the Purple Palace. The Palace for the emperor on earth was so called the Purple City. It was forbidden to enter without special permission of the empeor. Hence its name 'The Purple Forbidden City', usually 'The Forbidden City'.
Now known as the Palace Museum, it is to the north of Tiananmen Square. Rectangular in shape, it is the world's largest palace complex and covers 74 hectares. Surrounded by a 52-meter-wide moat and a 10-meter-high wall are more than 8,700 rooms. The wall has a gate on each side. Opposite the Tiananmen Gate, to the north is the Gate of Divine Might (Shenwumen), which faces Jingshan Park. The distance between these two gates is 960 meters, while the distance between the east and west gates is 750 meters. There are unique and delicately structured towers on each of the four corners of the curtain wall. These afford views over both the palace and the city outside.
Our Tour Group in front of Hall of Supreme Harmony
Our Tour Group in front of
Hall of Supreme Harmony
The Forbidden City is divided into two parts. The southern section, or the Outer Court was where the emperor exercised his supreme power over the nation. The northern section, or the Inner Court was where he lived with his royal family. Until 1924 when the last emperor of China was driven from the Inner Court, fourteen emperors of the Ming dynasty and ten emperors of the Qing dynasty had reigned here. Having been the imperial palace for some five centuries, it houses numerous rare treasures and curiosities. Listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1987, the Palace Museum is now one of the most popular tourist attractions world-wide.
Construction of the palace complex began in 1407, the 5th year of the Yongle reign of the third emperor (Emperor Chengzu, Zhu Di) of the Ming dynasty. It was completed fourteen years later in 1420, and then the capital city was moved from Nanjing to Beijing the next year. It was said that a million workers including one hundred thousand artisans were driven into the long-term hard labor. Stone needed was quarried from Fangshan, a suburb of Beijing. It was said a well was dug every fifty meters along the road in order to pour water onto the road in winter to slide huge stones on ice into the city. Huge amounts of timber and other materials were freighted from faraway provinces.
Ancient Chinese people displayed their very considerable skills in building the Forbidden City. Take the grand red city wall for example. It has an 8.6 meters wide base reducing to 6.66 meters wide at the top. The angular shape of the wall totally frustrates attempts to climb it. The bricks were made from white lime and glutinous rice while the cement is made from glutinous rice and egg whites. These incredible materials make the wall extraordinarily strong.
Lying at the center of Beijing, the Forbidden City, called Gu Gong in Chinese, was the imperial palace for twenty-four emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was first built throughout 14 years during the reign of Emperor Chengzu in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Ancient Chinese Astronomers believed that the Purple Star (Polaris) was in the center of heaven and the Heavenly Emperor lived in the Purple Palace. The Palace for the emperor on earth was so called the Purple City. It was forbidden to enter without special permission of the empeor. Hence its name 'The Purple Forbidden City', usually 'The Forbidden City'.
Now known as the Palace Museum, it is to the north of Tiananmen Square. Rectangular in shape, it is the world's largest palace complex and covers 74 hectares. Surrounded by a 52-meter-wide moat and a 10-meter-high wall are more than 8,700 rooms. The wall has a gate on each side. Opposite the Tiananmen Gate, to the north is the Gate of Divine Might (Shenwumen), which faces Jingshan Park. The distance between these two gates is 960 meters, while the distance between the east and west gates is 750 meters. There are unique and delicately structured towers on each of the four corners of the curtain wall. These afford views over both the palace and the city outside.
Our Tour Group in front of Hall of Supreme Harmony
Our Tour Group in front of
Hall of Supreme Harmony
The Forbidden City is divided into two parts. The southern section, or the Outer Court was where the emperor exercised his supreme power over the nation. The northern section, or the Inner Court was where he lived with his royal family. Until 1924 when the last emperor of China was driven from the Inner Court, fourteen emperors of the Ming dynasty and ten emperors of the Qing dynasty had reigned here. Having been the imperial palace for some five centuries, it houses numerous rare treasures and curiosities. Listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1987, the Palace Museum is now one of the most popular tourist attractions world-wide.
Construction of the palace complex began in 1407, the 5th year of the Yongle reign of the third emperor (Emperor Chengzu, Zhu Di) of the Ming dynasty. It was completed fourteen years later in 1420, and then the capital city was moved from Nanjing to Beijing the next year. It was said that a million workers including one hundred thousand artisans were driven into the long-term hard labor. Stone needed was quarried from Fangshan, a suburb of Beijing. It was said a well was dug every fifty meters along the road in order to pour water onto the road in winter to slide huge stones on ice into the city. Huge amounts of timber and other materials were freighted from faraway provinces.
Ancient Chinese people displayed their very considerable skills in building the Forbidden City. Take the grand red city wall for example. It has an 8.6 meters wide base reducing to 6.66 meters wide at the top. The angular shape of the wall totally frustrates attempts to climb it. The bricks were made from white lime and glutinous rice while the cement is made from glutinous rice and egg whites. These incredible materials make the wall extraordinarily strong.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a city where the East truly meets the West. Remnants of its colonial past and the British culture and values, share space with the Chinese tradition. Situated in Guangdong coast, Hong Kong has developed into a dynamic 21th century cosmopolitan metroplis. As a amazing tourist destination, Hong Kong boasts its unique culure relics including temples, Wei villages, ancestral temples, antiquities and monuments featured with local style. In addition, some fantastic sencic spots in suburb never fail to attract numerous visitors.
The top attractions in Hong Kong are Victoria Harbor which is free of charge, Victoria Peak the best spot to have a bird’s view of Hong Kong at night, Ocean Park a well-established recreational place, Hong Kong Disneyland Park a newly-built recreation area. Visitors who usually spend time on night entertainment venue can have a fun in Lan Kwai Fong where stars often turn out. And to experience the horse racing match is also great for those who are fond of thrilling activities. The geneal places for shopping in Hong Kong include the Tsim Sha Tsui which is filled with clothing stors and gift shops,Central where many boutiques stand, Tongluowan where you can find your ideal department. Yau Ma Tei or Temple Street are also popular among shoppers resulting from the high quality and inexpensive goods. Above all, Hong Kong is regarded as a shopping paradise.
Travel tips in Hong Kong
1. In Hong Kong, you are suggested to take ID card with you wherever you go. Generally speaking, publid security in Hong Kong is satisfactory, however, we recommend you take travel cheques or credit cards instead of much cash.
2.Guests are supposed to pay the 10% service charge, but the 5% tip is optional. And there is custom of giving tips to taxi drivers and attendants in light of the service.
3. Most hotels provide laundry service and babysitting service. Since the standard electrical voltage in HK is 220 volts AC, 50HZ ,there is voltage transformation electrical outlet available for electric razor and like that in most hotels.
4. As running water offered by the government of Hong Kong is in line with the United Nations WHO standards, it’s drinkable . Distilled water or mineral water are available in hotels or supermarkets.
The call for help in Hong Kong is 999, or you can turn to the police in an emergency.
The top attractions in Hong Kong are Victoria Harbor which is free of charge, Victoria Peak the best spot to have a bird’s view of Hong Kong at night, Ocean Park a well-established recreational place, Hong Kong Disneyland Park a newly-built recreation area. Visitors who usually spend time on night entertainment venue can have a fun in Lan Kwai Fong where stars often turn out. And to experience the horse racing match is also great for those who are fond of thrilling activities. The geneal places for shopping in Hong Kong include the Tsim Sha Tsui which is filled with clothing stors and gift shops,Central where many boutiques stand, Tongluowan where you can find your ideal department. Yau Ma Tei or Temple Street are also popular among shoppers resulting from the high quality and inexpensive goods. Above all, Hong Kong is regarded as a shopping paradise.
Travel tips in Hong Kong
1. In Hong Kong, you are suggested to take ID card with you wherever you go. Generally speaking, publid security in Hong Kong is satisfactory, however, we recommend you take travel cheques or credit cards instead of much cash.
2.Guests are supposed to pay the 10% service charge, but the 5% tip is optional. And there is custom of giving tips to taxi drivers and attendants in light of the service.
3. Most hotels provide laundry service and babysitting service. Since the standard electrical voltage in HK is 220 volts AC, 50HZ ,there is voltage transformation electrical outlet available for electric razor and like that in most hotels.
4. As running water offered by the government of Hong Kong is in line with the United Nations WHO standards, it’s drinkable . Distilled water or mineral water are available in hotels or supermarkets.
The call for help in Hong Kong is 999, or you can turn to the police in an emergency.
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