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October 10th, 2008 traveler Posted in Travel Destinations No Comments »
The Olympics are over, but there are still tons of great things to see and do while in Beijing, China. It is a wonderful place to visit, and no matter what type of vacation you want to have, you will be able to find everything you need.
The following are a few of the fun things that you can do while you are on your vacation in Beijing. As you explore the city, you will undoubtedly find more.
October 3rd, 2008 traveler Posted in Travel Destinations No Comments »
Shanghai is a wonderful place to vacation, and countless people from around the world choose to travel there each year. Those on vacation will find a number of things to do while there, from sightseeing to shopping. If you have the kids with you, however, you might be looking for something that they will enjoy as well.
Kids of all ages love the animal parks around Shanghai. Two wonderful places to visit are the Shanghai Aquarium and the Shanghai Wild Animal Park.
August 3rd, 2008 traveler Posted in Travel Destinations No Comments »
Classical Chinese garden design, which seeks to recreate natural landscapes in miniature, is nowhere better illustrated than in the nine gardens in the historic city of Suzhou. They are generally acknowledged to be masterpieces of the genre. Dating from the 11th-19th century, the gardens reflect the profound metaphysical importance of natural beauty in Chinese culture in their meticulous design. The gardens are delicate and were built for private use by aristocrats and rich businessmen. Garden design went through an active period during the Ming Dynasty and by the time of the Qing Dynasty, a large number of classical gardens were spread across Suzhou and its suburbs.
August 1st, 2008 traveler Posted in Travel Destinations No Comments »
The Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing dynasties or more commonly known as the Forbidden City is in the heart of Beijing. It is the largest and most complete imperial palace and ancient building complex in China and the world. It was constructed in 1406 and was completed 14 years later and boasting of a history of some 580 years. Twenty-four emperors from the Ming and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties lived and ruled China from there. Most of the buildings in the Forbidden City were rebuilt many times, although they maintained the original architectural style.
July 2nd, 2008 traveler Posted in Travel Destinations No Comments »
The Mogao Caves or Mogao Grottoes is also known as the Caves of the Thousand Buddhas and Dunhuang Caves form a system of 492 temples. It is an oasis that is strategically located at a religious and cultural crossroads. The caves contain some of the finest examples of Buddhist art which spans a period of 1,000 years. The cave shrines were constructed in 366 CE as places to store scriptures and art. The Mogao Caves are the best known of the Chinese Buddhist grottoes and, along with Longmen Grottoes and Yungang Grottoes, are one of the three famous ancient sculptural sites of China. The Mogao Caves or Mogao Grottoes is located in Dunhuang County, Gansu Province, China.
May 8th, 2008 traveler Posted in Travel Destinations No Comments »
The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor is the largest mausoleum ever discovered in the world. The mausoleum covers a total of 2.18 million square meters with the tomb itself covering 220,000 square meters. The tomb’s original height is 166 meters high but weathering and damage have reduced it to only 76 meters. The tomb’s bottom measures 485 meters by 515 meters. The mausoleum consisted of inner and outer sections. In addition, an underground palace has been discovered. The construction of the original project involved some 700,000 laborers and took 36 years to be completed.
April 2nd, 2008 traveler Posted in Travel Destinations No Comments »
Shanghai Links Golf & Country Club is one of the most popular and luxurious professional golf clubs in China. Since golf is one of the most popular sports in Shanghai, China, Shanghai Links Golf & Country Club has achieved popularity among the masses.
The 18-hole professional golf course of Shanghai Links Golf & Country Club is designed was designed by the great and well known Jack Nicklaus. Not only a golf course that this luxurious golf club has, it also is equipped with tennis courts, a swimming pool, lake, gym, children’s playing area and a golf store. If you want to eat and drink then it also has a bar and restaurant that serve delicious international and local cuisine. Shanghai Links Golf & Country Club is equipped with world class facilities and best professional club management services.