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Great Wall The Wall is the symbol of the Chinese nation

Badaling Great Wall The Wall is the symbol of the Chinese nation, it is full over twelve thousand years, is the world’s greatest buildings. It was built during the Qin Shi Huang, after successive additions built, and now we can see almost all of the Great Wall built in Ming Dynasty. Ming Great Wall in Badaling Great Wall is the best preserved section is the most representative section of the essence of the Ming Dynasty Wall, this is a crucial point in the Great Wall Pass outpost, up to 1015 meters above sea level, difficult terrain, Chengguan strong, has always been contested. Boarded the Badaling Great Wall, Jimu Yuan Wang, hills, mountains north male Shen bold, panoramic view. Welcome to China for Guangzhou fair. HRC is pleasure to provide booking Guangzhou hotels, China Tour Guide and Indochina tour packages for you.

By mountains and the majestic Great Wall, the mountain is more dangerous because of the Great Wall. As early as 1961 by the State Council issued a national key cultural relics protection units. In 1988, the Badaling Great Wall by the United Nations as a world cultural heritage of mankind. In 1991, four spots in the country Top Ten Award, Badaling top of the list. Badaling Great Wall north of Beijing Yanqing County in the territory of more than 70 kilometers away from Beijing. Expressway and over mountains, 40 minutes drive from Beijing to reach. Here the Great Wall, such as the dragon is generally the twists and turns along the ridge between the mountains, beacon towers and fortresses clouds. 7.8 meters high wall, top width of 7.8 meters.
Since the Great Wall stretches across various provinces, the same goes for the best time to visit the site; the scenery from across the wall in different seasons is different and allows you to see the wonderful and vast landscape of China. In spring time, all the plants and trees are lush green with beautiful displays of the wall looking fresh in bright green colors. Spring time is always the best time to visit the Great Wall because the wall is not always crowded with tourists.

Badaling is by far the easiest section of the Great Wall to visit and you can get there by train, multiple bus lines, taxis, private cars and with tour groups. After many trips to different sections of the wall that involved multiple buses, taxis and hiking, the luxury of taking a train was irresistible.
The Great Wall of China is certainly an extraordinary marvel. If you go to Beijing, then you should not miss a trip to this beautiful place.

Sanyuan Temple is the largest and oldest Taoist temple in Guangzhou

Sanyuan Temple is the largest and oldest Taoist temple in Guangzhou. Located at the south foot of Yuexiu Hill (No. 11 Yinyuan Road) According to Taoist theory, the sky, earth and water are the three elements that make up the universe.,The Sanyuan Temple (literally “three elements”) was built in the Eastern uin Dynasty, renamed the Wuxing Temple in the Tang Dynasty, but reverted to the Sanyuan Temple during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The open-air Taoist temple offers visitors a quiet retreat from Guangzhou’s busy streets and a chance to see some lovely guangzhou architecture through the incense smoke. Welcome to Guangzhou, HRC is pleasure to provide Guangzhou hotels booking and Guangzhou tour guide.

The layout of Sanyuan Palace is as follows (while taking Sanyuan Hall as the center): Sanyuan Palace faces south. The corridor in the front of Sanyuan Hall connects with Bell Tower and Drum Tower in the east and west. At the back of Sanyuan Hall is Lao-tzu Palace. To the east of Sanyuan Hall, the buildings are, respectively, old ancestor hall, dining hall, hall to meet guests and Luzu Palace. To the west of Sanyuan Hall, is Bo Hall, new ancestor hall and Baogu Palace. The total area of all the palaces and halls comes to about 2,000 m2.

In addition to the main hall on the east side have respectively set up parlor and zhaitang, important buildings, the old ancestral hall and Lvzu Tang. The old ancestral hall is dedicated to Lord Lao Zi. Because he wrote “Tao Te Ching” has laid the theoretical foundation of Taoism, Taoism was founded by the Eastern Han Dynasty Zhang Ling and dedicated bank I as the leader, then respect for Lord Lao Zi, or moral Tianzun of, for people to worship. Basilica of the north-east of Lu Zu Temple. Lu Zu is who? He play the part of the Taoist Eight Immortals, one of a most of the folklore story. Lu Tung-pin the Tang Wuzong Huichang years (841 ~ 846) people, Shun Yeung sub, Taoism the Quanzhen respect for North Wuzu one, known as Lu Zu. New ancestral hall on the west side of the main hall, is dedicated to the Eastern Han Dynasty, Zhang Ling, founder of the Taoist school.
There is a well-known masterpiece written by Ouyang Shan called “San Jia Xiang.” The story was set to the background of Guangzhou’s Xiguan (now Liwan District) in the 1930s.
Address: No. 11 Yinyuan Road 应元路11号
Location: YuexiuOpening Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
How To get There: Metro 2 Ji Nian Tang – Exit C
Phone no: (020) 83551548

Yuanxiao Festival in China

Yuanxiao Festival is on the 15th day of the first Chinese lunar month. It is part of and the last day of the Spring Festival. In the old days, people began preparing for the Spring Festival about 20 days before. However, the Yuanxiao Festival marks the end of the New Year celebrations. And after the Yuanxiao Festival, everything returns to normal. Welcome to China, HRC is pleasure to provide Guangzhou hotels booking and China tour guide for you.
Yuanxiao, also called tangyuan, is a dumpling ball made of sticky rice flour stuffed with different fillings. Eating yuanxiao has become an essential part of the festival. The methods for making Yuanxiao differ by region and fillings include sugar, rose petals, sesame, sweetened bean paste, and jujube paste. Some do not have fillings. Because tangyuan can be boiled, fried or steamed, and each has a unique taste, it is very popular. Yuanxiao is round in shape so it is endowed with the meaning of reunion, harmony and happiness. During the night of the festival, family members sit together to taste yuanxiao and appreciate the full moon.
The biggest attraction on Lantern Festival is the sea of lanterns in every conceivable size and shape. Chinese started to celebrate the Lantern Festival since the Han Dynasty (206BC-221AD), and then it became popular during the Tang and Song dynasties. This is a festival for people to have fun. On the night, people go to streets with a variety of lanterns under the full moon, watching Lion or Dragon Dance, playing Chinese riddles and games, enjoying the typical food called Yuan Xiao and setting off firecrackers. There is really a lot of fun for the young and the old.

Of course, for Lantern Festival, the displaying of lanterns is a major event at night. In the moonlight, lanterns with various colors, shapes, and sizes are hung in the streets. People walk at a leisurely pace, and appreciate the creativity of diverse lanterns. Children carry self-made or bought paper lanterns, and have fun with their family. “Guessing lantern riddles” is an essential part for lantern watching. The puzzles or riddles were written on a piece of paper and posted on the lanterns. If one can solve that puzzles, a little gift would be given.

Banteay Srei is an exquisite miniature

Banteay Srei or Banteay Srey is a 10th century Cambodian temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Located in the area of Angkor in Cambodia. It lies near the hill of Phnom Dei, 25 km (16 mi) north-east of the main group of temples that once belonged to the medieval capitals of Yasodharapura and Angkor Thom. Banteay Srei is built largely of red sandstone, a medium that lends itself to the elaborate decorative wall carvings which are still observable today. The buildings themselves are miniature in scale, unusually so when measured by the standards of Angkorian construction. These factors have made the temple extremely popular with tourists, and have led to its being widely praised as a “precious gem”, or the “jewel of Khmer art. Interesting in Banteay Srei? HRC is pleased to offer great service to build a unique Cambodia tour for you.

Banteay Srei is just only temple in the Angkor period that built of pink and yellow sandstone. The pink and yellow sandstone are highquality material more than the gray and green sandstone that used to build Angkor Wat and Bayon so on. As pink and yellow sandstone are so hard, that is why the carving of Banteay Srei are still good condition and very exquisite.
Banteay Srei sits alone in the countryside. It is small in scale and size, nestled against a forest backdrop. In its architecture it marks a transition from multi-level temples like Angkor Wat to a single-level design. The temple complex consists of an outer entry way, a long main causeway with parallel out-buildings, then an inner gateway with a moat and walls surrounding the temple buildings.
Architectural and decorative features are unique and fine. A tapestry like background of foliage covers the walls of the structures in the central group as if a deliberate attempt had been made to leave no space undecorated. The architecture is distinguished by superimposed pediments, motifs on the frames of the arches and standing figures in the niches. Panels are decorated with scenes inspired by Hindu epics.

Every square inch of surface on the shrines and the libraries is intricately carved. Even the outer gateways feature fine carvings, especially on the lintels and pediments over the doorways. The refined touch of the carvings is particularly beautiful, reminders of the lovely decorative wood carvings found in Thailand, Burma, and elsewhere in Cambodia. Interwoven motifs of interlocked flowers and leaves, as well as complex geometric patterns, are everywhere, and set off the absolutely exquisite larger carved scenes from Hindu and Buddhist history and culture.
Banteay Srei is an exquisite miniature; a fairy palace in the heart of an immense and mysterious forest; the very thing that Grimm delighted to imagine, and that every child’s heart has yearned after, but which mature years has sadly proved too lovely to be true. And here it is, in the Cambodian forest at Banteay Srei, carved not out of the stuff that dreams are made of, but of solid sandstone.

Yueyang Tower is one of the Three Great Towers of Jiangnan

Yueyang Tower is an ancient Chinese tower in Yueyang, Hunan Province, on the shore of Lake Dongting. Alongside the Pavilion of Prince Teng and Yellow Crane Tower, it is one of the Three Great Towers of Jiangnan.
Since the Tang Dynasty, Yueyang Tower had gradually become a popular tourist destination as well as a favored site for romantic scholars, who would frequent the place for chanting and writing poems. The widely-read article On Yueyang Tower by the great writer of the Northern Song Dynasty Fan Zhongyan brought great fame to Yueyang Tower, making it a well-known scenic spot in South China.

The beautiful Yueyang Tower has been recognized as an architectural masterpiece of ancient China. The tower is a three storey, rectangular architecture which reaches 15 meters (about 49 feet) high and is constructed entirely from wood. Surprisingly, no nails or beams have been used in its construction. Wood pillars have been included in the construction to ensure the strength of the building. The roof of the Yueyang Tower was designed with unusual curved lines which are similar to the shape of a helmet used by a knight of ancient times. Welcome to China for Guangzhou Fair, you could go to Yueyang Tower for a culture journey. HRC is pleased to offer great service in China tour guide for you.
Seen from a distance, the Yueyang Pavilion seems like a giant bird which is in flight. The red building with its yellow glazed roof tiles is a splendid and colorful sight. Views here are spectacular. You will see the pavilion glowing in the sunshine together with the drifting clouds as reflections on the glimmering surface of the Dongting Lake. You will also see the white sails of passing boats contrasting with the blue sky. Couplets and carved screens are hung on the wall inside the building providing the visitors with the history of this pavilion.
Climbing up to the top of the tower, visitors may enjoy a great bird’s sight of the mists and ripples of the Lake Dongtinghu, with boats sailing on the vast lake. In addition to the splendid view, the tower also features its rich history and culture. It was announced a national scenic resort and historic site in 1988.

Sun Yat-sen’s Former Residence in Zhongshan City

Located in Cuiheng Village of Zhongshan City, Sun Yat-sen’s Former Residence is now a museum. The museum shows the life story of Sun Yat-sen against the backdrop of traditional folk houses in Cuiheng Village. Covering an area of 500 square meters, the former residence is a two-storey building with a combination of Chinese and Western motifs. It is the only immovable cultural relics under the protection of State Council in Zhongshan City. You could go to Sun Yat-sen’s Former Residence for a trip when you come to China for Guangzhou fair , By the way, Cantontradefair.com provides Canton Fair hotel packages and travel guide in China and Indochina, welcome to book.
This village is renowned internationally not only for its beautiful landscape, but also for the sake that it has Sun Yat-sen’s birthplace. Here is an ember two-story building characterized by both Chinese and western styles, the former residence of Mr. Sun Yat-sen.
It was in the predecessor of this house that Sun Yat-sen spent his boyhood. Between 1892 and 1895, Sun had his pre-career three years when he treated his country folks for their diseases, and read books about history and politics to seek approaches and truth saving the people in a dire crisis. Here he wrote his To Li Hongzhang (a Prime Minister of the Qing Dynasty) to show his patriotic concern for his country and people. Here, he and his close friend Lu Haodong made their “Recovery of China” anti-Qing-Dynasty plan.

The major tourist spots include: the Former Residence of Dr. Sun Yatsen, Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Park, Zhongzhan Town, the set base of CCTV, the Pedestrians’ Street on Sunwen Road (W), Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. Zhongshan Hot Spring, Changjiang Amusement Park, Tourist Farming Plantation on the sea, Lingnan Water Village, Zima Ridge Park, Fufeng Pagoda, Forest Ranch, etc. Sun Yat-san Memorial Park: Being built in 1956, it is located in Cuiting village, 17.6 km southeast of Zhongshan City, 100km away from Guangzhou and 30km from Macao. Facing to the sea and sitting in the dense forest, it has a comfortable climate. Now it was turn to a beautiful park with an area of 60 thousands. Here, you will see the Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Residence, Memorial Hall, Sun Yat-sen sculpture statue, Cuiting common people residences etc.

Keyuan Garden is one of the famous gardens of Guangdong

Keyuan Garden is one of the four famous gardens of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) in Guangdong Province. The Canton Fair will be held in October, Welcome to Keyuan Garden when you come to Guangzhou for the Canton Fair 2013.

With its perfectly manicured gardens, winding paths, pavilions and kiosks, Keyuan Garden is simply divine. Built by Zhang Jingxiu in 1850, it is one of the four famous gardens of the Qing dynasty in Guangdong province and is landscaped into a triangular-shape complete with blue bricks. All features of the garden—hills, lakes, buildings, trees and plants—blend harmoniously with the surroundings and a series of paths extend in all directions. The garden is now under state protection as a national cultural treasure.
Aside from enjoying the serenity that the peaceful environment brings, it is also a great thing to go for a leisurely walk around the garden. The Dongguan Ke Garden showcases not only different types of plants and flowers. This is a good site to see various structures which still follow the traditional architecture from ancient China.

Covering an area of 2,200 square meters, the garden has dozens of traditional buildings in it, as well as pavilions, pools, and bridges. It is divided into four parts, including three building groups and one yard. The three building groups are located in the southeast, west, and north of the garden, respectively. The yard is in the middle. You can also walk along the corridor around the yard, through which you will find all the scenes of the garden.

The Western Han Nanyue King’s tomb is so far the largest color-painting stone tomb of Southern China

The Western Han Nanyue King’s Tomb Museum is situated on the Jiefang North Road of Guangzhou, on the Xianggang Hill which is to the west of Yuexiu Park. The tomb is so far the largest color-painting stone tomb of Southern China. The Tomb was buried 20 meters (65.6 feet) below the Xianggang Hill and there are seven chambers. It was discovered in June 1983 and has been considered as one of the five top archaeological discoveries of China during these years. Welcom to The Western Han Nanyue King’s Tomb Museum when you come to Guangzhou for Canton trade fair. Cantontradefair.com offers Canton fair hotels with big discount.
The tomb of Zhao Mei is well hidden, thanks to its being located 20 meters under the Xianggang Hill. It was during an excavation in 1983 that the place came into light. It has seven chambers, and its stone walls are decorated by various colored murals. It took about 750 stones to build the mausoleum that occupies a 14,000 square meter space. But these wall drawings are not all; you will also find more than 1000 relics and artifacts inside the tomb. The most famous of these are made in terra cotta, while you will also find a few made of bronze. The bronze items include serial bells – about three sets, 36 mirrors, and 36 vessels. These bronze vessels were used in the funeral along with jade garments. There are three seals made of gold in the tomb. The terra cotta pieces represent the Nanyue Culture or the Yue Culture of Southern China.

A silk-jade garment made up of 2,291 pieces of jade is the spotlight of the mausoleum. It is acknowledged that jade garments with pieces connected by gold, silver, or copper are not uncommon. But this garment is unique for its jade pieces connected by silk which makes it the only one of its kind in the world. Nor are historical records available to verify other jade garments connected by silk thread. In addition, the style of buttons down the front is unique among unearthed jade garments. This silk-sewn-jade garment shows the early development of jade garments as well as development of the Nanyue culture.

Guangxiao temple has an important place in Buddhist history

Guāngxiào Sì, historically known as Temple of Bright Filial Piety or Kwong Hau Temple) on Guangxiao Road is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China. It was the mansion of Prince Zhao Jiande of the Nanyue Kingdom during the Western Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D.24).
The temple was initially built by an Indian monk during the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317- 420) but the present temple, occupying an area of 31,000 square meters, dates from the Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1911). The temple has an important place in Buddhist history as Huineng of the Zen Buddhist sect was a novice monk here in the 7th century.
The Grand Hall, the main building in Guangxiao Temple, was built on a high platform, flanked by a Bell Tower and a Drum Tower. Inside the Grand Hall, there are three giant Buddha statues, the Sakyamuni, the Buddha of Wisdom, and the Samantabhadra.

The East and West Iron Pagodas in the temple are the oldest extant pagodas in China. The West Iron Pagoda, which has high artistic value, was built earlier than East Iron Pagoda which forms a square and has seven storeys. It is 7.69-meters in height overall. The body is covered with more than 900 niches for Buddhas.
Entrance Fee: CNY 5
Opening Hours: 06:00 – 17:30
Transportation:
A. Bus Routes: Take Bus No. 27, 83, 103, 105, 109, 186, 204, 229, 253, 261, 283, 289, 297, 518, 549 or 556 and get off at Guangyi stop, and walk to the temple;
B. Subway Line: Take Subway Line 1 and get off at Ximenkou station, and walk to the temple.

Shangxiajiu Walking Street in Guangzhou

To all travellers to Guangzhou,the Liwan District area is a good place to stay,cheap food,big bargains,sourcing of products,tourist spots,olden days Canton buildings and strategic location northeast of Pearl River.

Shangxiajiu Walking Street is in Liwan District, it is one of the most popular commercial centers located in Guangzhou. The street is around 800 meters long and has 250 stores on each side of the street. It is the first ever commercial walking street in the city and was officially opened in 1995.
The street has a mix of brand name retail stores, clothes shops, fashion accessories, department stores with just about everything. There’s also several buildings packed (opposite Liwan Plaza) with market stalls where you can bargain hard on locally made products, clothes and more.

Yuanxiao Festival is the last day of the Spring Festival

Tangyuan, a traditional food for Lantern Festival, is eaten together with family. Its name has a similar pronunciation as the word for “reunion” in Chinese. In Northern China, it is also called “Yue Xiao”, which derives from the festival. The food is made from glutinous rice flour with stuffing in round shape. The difference between Tangyuan and Yuanxiao is the way they are made. People in north China make yuanxiao by rolling a hard stuffing in glutinous rice flour. In south China, tangyuan is prepared by placing the filling inside rice flour wrapping, similar to the making of jiaozi. The round shape of the balls and the bowls where they are served, come to symbolise the family togetherness.
Lantern Festival was originated at Han Dynasty, with the Buddhism flourishing in China by then. The Emperor then ordered to light lanterns in palace and temples to show his respect to Buddha at 15th of the first lunar month. This practice was expanded to other parts of China along the years. As the time goes by, more and more activities are added on the Lantern Festival. In cities there are lanterns ceremonies in which all patterns of lanterns are exhibited, and in the countryside there are activities like setting off fireworks and walking on stilts. In some places there also develops some other activities such as playing the cloth lions, rowing boats on land, doing the yangge dance. Playing the swings and playing taiping drums.This is a festival for people having fun. On the night of the festival, people go on streets with a variety of lanterns under the full moon, watching lions or dragon dancing, playing Chinese riddles and games, and lighting up firecrackers. There is really a lot of fun for the young and the old.

The game of guessing lantern riddles if also a must on the Lantern Festival. Lantern riddles are a peculiar game of the Chinese characters. The answer of a idle is hidden behind a beautiful poem or some common sayings which are written on the paper sticker on the festival lanterns, and the visitors of the lanterns should try to find out it. It is similar to the “crosswords”. The game of guessing lantern riddles first appears in the Song Dynasty. In the capital Lin’an (now Hangzhou) of the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), there would be a lot of people sitting and guessing lantern riddles on every occasion of Lantern Festival. Since riddles can give people both knowledge and happiness, they are thus welcomed by all classes of the society spreading.

The Terracotta Army is called one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century

Travel is about finding and experiencing the best that each country has to offer”. “Viewing the Terracotta Warriors in Xian is one of China’s most fascinating experiences and the author after having visited the site was inspired to research the history of the site. His results reveal that much research that has going on over the past ten years. Much of this is unpublished”.

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The Terracotta Army is called one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century and to be honest, it is one very impressive piece of ancient history. The Chinese for Terracotta Army is bing ma yong which means soldier horse funeral statues. Tell your Chinese friends and travel companions you’ve been to see the bing ma yong and they will be impressed.
Terracotta, the first creative expression of civilization, man’s first attempt at craftsmanship. Terracotta, a form of art that is considered magical in ancient India for its atavistic nature which incorporates five elements – earth, water, air, fire and ether.

If you want to immerse yourself in another culture during your holiday, destinations such as China and India are perfect choices. China is a magical country, rich in culture and history – visit Shanghai to see a fascinating blend of tradition and modernity, head to Beijing to take a tour of the Forbidden City, walk along the Great Wall of China or see the world-famous Terracotta Warriors. In India, you can visit the Taj Mahal, see the terracotta temples of Vishnupur, or visit the museums and galleries of Mumbai on a luxury holiday to remember.

Mount Lushan is one of the spiritual centers of Chinese civilization

As described by World Heritage Committee, “Mount Lushan, in Jiangxi, is one of the spiritual centers of Chinese civilization. Buddhist and Taoist temples, along with landmarks of Confucianism, where the most eminent masters taught, blend effortlessly into a strikingly beautiful landscape which has inspired countless artists who developed the aesthetic approach to nature found in Chinese culture.”

There are many attractions on the mountain, such as Xiaotian Pool, Wangjiang Pavilion, Tian Bridge, Hua Path, Datian Pool, Longshou Cliff, Xianren Cave, Sanbao Tree, and Hanpo Pass. At the foot of the mountain are historical sites, such as Guanyin Bridge in the Song Dynasty, Bailudong Academy, and Donglin Temple in the Jin Dynasty.
Mountain Lushan is reputed as “being dreamlike in spring, verdant in summer, intoxicating in autumn, and dazzling white in winter” with its elegant and beautiful. Its scenery is the most beautiful in summer and winter, and it is an ideal summer resort for people in midsummer.

Mountain Lushan is a cultural mountain with a long histoty for 2,000 years. More than 1,500 historical figures have been to Mountain Lushan, leaving 4,000 poems, a large number of articles and travelogues, about 900 cliff inscriptions and more than 300 pieces of stone inscriptions. Bailudong College of Mountain Lushan takes the first place in the four colleges of ancient China. Mountain Lushan is the center of Buddhism and Taoism in ancient times in the south. Donglin Temple is the Buddlism place of the Pure Land, having a major impact on the sinicizion and socialization of Buddhism. Mountain Lushan has modern and international villa community, keeping about 600 different styles of villas from 20 countries so far. In 1930s, Mountain Lushan became the “Summer Capital” of the national government, after the founding of the people’s Republic of China , the CPC central committee held three meetings in Mountain Lushan, which had a major impact on China’s development.

The modern villas are quite a sight on Lushan Mountain. Each villa is an individual building complex with unique style and structure, including styles of Rome- and Gothic- churches, Japanese building and Islamic Mosque. The architects tended to build the villas in shady places, and pursued a natural and casual style. It is this style that enables the villas to be well integrated with the natural scenery. The modern villas on Lushan Mountain, mostly one or two-storeyed, though in clusters, are less densely located and decorated with trees all around, which is a pleasing picture to the eye. The villa complex is simple and natural in style. Each is like a distinctive geometric figure. You could hardly find two villas that resemble each other.

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