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18/04/2013 11:51
Prince Gong's Mansion is one of the most exquisite and best-preserved imperial mansions in Beijing
Prince Gong's Mansion is one of the most exquisite and best-preserved imperial mansions in Beijing and used to house several families, and has a total area of 60,000 square metres.
The mansion buildings are located in the south; the gardens are in the north. The buildings include several siheyuan...
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09/04/2013 11:04
The Temple of Literature is in Hanoi
The Temple of Literature is in Hanoi, Vietnam. It's name is Van Mieu, which literally means the Temple of Literature. According to the book Complete history of the great Vietnam, the Temple of Literature was built in honor of Confucius in 1070 by the king Ly Thanh Tong.
Although...
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25/03/2013 11:55
The Longmen Grottoes were carved from limestone hills over many centuries
The Longmen Grottoes were carved from limestone hills over many centuries, beginning with the reign of the pious Xiaowen emperor (471-499) of the Northern Wei dynasty (386-534) and continuing through the Tang dynasty in 10th century (although some items date from as late as the Qing...
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13/03/2013 14:42
Gangrenboqi Mountain is the most famous holy mountain in Tibet
Mount Kailash is considered holy by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. In ancient texts, it is referred to as the center of the world. The reason can be understood from the geographical significance of it's place: within 30 miles radius, are the sources of mighty rivers Indus (north called...
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04/03/2013 14:37
Lake Manasarovar is frequented by pilgrims almost as often as Mt. Kailash
Lake Manasarovar is frequented by pilgrims almost as often as Mt. Kailash, and it is associated with many myths and religions. The limpid blue to emerald green colors of the lake, in contrast to the arid landscape immediately around it and the silver mountains beyond, help to...
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28/02/2013 15:06
“China’s Home of Snow offers a unique beautiful scenery and thrilling sporting experiences
The densest forest of China (in Dongbei or Manchuria) , the thickest snow deposit, and the most transparent sunshine of North China, as well as honest and hospitable tree farm workers and delicious rural meals, “China’s Home of Snow” offers a unique beautiful scenery and thrilling sporting...
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21/02/2013 15:33
Beijing Roast Duck is an excellent choice if you want to understand more about Chinese cuisine
According to a Chinese saying, no visit to Beijing is complete if you miss seeing the Great Wall or dining on Roast Duck. As a famous and delicious food with very long history, Beijing Roast Duck is an excellent choice if you want to understand more about Chinese cuisine, culture and...
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16/02/2013 10:06
The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month
The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month, usually in February or March in the Gregorian calendar. As early as the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 25), it had become a festival with great significance.
On the 15th lunar day of the year, some Chinese families...
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08/02/2013 11:14
Chinese New Year begins on the first day of the lunar calendar
Chinese New Year is observed as a public holiday in a number of countries and territories where a sizable Chinese population resides. Since Chinese New Year falls on different dates on the Gregorian calendar every year on different days of the week, some of these governments opt to shift working...
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29/01/2013 14:31
The Crescent Lake's water is so pure and sweet that it looks like an emerald set in the sand
Located approximately 6 km (3.73 miles) from the outskirts of the city of Dunhuang in Western China, lies Crescent Lake, an incredible oasis in the Gobi desert. Known as Yueyaquan in Chinese, the crescent-shaped lake is a major tourist attraction where one of the world’s great shrines to...