Thursday, 17 November 2011

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Thursday, 10 November 2011

Golden Temple, what to see in Kunming, Kunming Tour, tours in Kunming, Kunming travel pictures and maps - Easy Tour China



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Golden Temple, located on Mingfeng Hill, 11km northeast of Kunming, is also known as Taihe Palace (the Hall of Supreme Harmony) and Tongwa Temple (the Bronze Tile Temple).

The temple was originally built in 1604 during the Ming dynasty. Chen Yongbin, the governor of Yunnan at the time. Built in 1890 with 250 tons of solid bronze, the present temple, 6.7 meters in height and 7.8 meters in width, is reputed to be the largest bronze hall in China, which gleams like gold under sunlight. Hence it got the name of "Golden Temple". Except for staircases and balustrades, which are made of marble, the walls, columns, rafters, roof-tiles, altars, Buddha statues, wall decorations, even the banner near the gate tower, were all made of copper.

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Qiongzhu Temple, Bamboo Temple, what to see in Kunming, Kunming Tour, tours in Kunming, Kunming travel pictures and maps - Easy Tour China



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The temple lies on the northwestern outskirts of Kunming, some 8 miles (12 km) from the downtown area. Surrounded by wooded hills, the temple was built about 1280 at the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty by a famous monk. It was the first temple where Buddhism was preached to the believers in Kunming. The most spectacular attraction in this temple is the 500 life-size Buddha statues, which were the artistic creation of a well-known sculptor from Sichuan and his three apprentices. The work started in 1883 and was completed in 1890, in the reign of Emperor Guangxu, Qing Dynasty. Highly appreciated by tourists and artists both at home and abroad, this group of statues are reputed as "a pearl in the treasure-house of oriental sculpture".

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Yuan Tong Temple, what to see in Kunming, Kunming Tour, tours in Kunming, Kunming travel pictures and maps - Easy Tour China

As the capital of Yunnan Province, Kunming is nicknamed as Spring City with famous attractions: Stone Forest, West Hill, Dragon Gate, Golden Palace, Dianchi Lake, etc
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Dianchi Lake, what to see in Kunming, Kunming tour, tours in Kunming, Kunming travel maps and pictures - Easy Tour China

As the capital of Yunnan Province, Kunming is nicknamed as Spring City with famous attractions: Stone Forest, West Hill, Dragon Gate, Golden Palace, Dianchi Lake, etc
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Western Hill and Dragon Gate, what to see in Kunming, Kunming Tour, tours in Kunming, Kunming travel pictures and maps - Easy Tour China

As the capital of Yunnan Province, Kunming is nicknamed as Spring City with famous attractions: Stone Forest, West Hill, Dragon Gate, Golden Palace, Dianchi Lake, etc
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Erhai Lake, Dali attractions, Dali tour, tours in Dali, Dali travel pictures and maps - Easy Tour China

Lying between Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountain range of Yunnan Province, the charming small town of Dali still retains a historical atmosphere featured with Bai architectures like old city wall, three pagodas and Xizhou Bai residential houses. It is also a nice stopover for tourists to head for Lijianghttp://www.easytourchina.com/scene-v30-erhai-lake

The Cangshan Mountain, Dali tour, tours in Dali, Dali travel pictures and maps - Easy Tour China

Lying between Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountain range of Yunnan Province, the charming small town of Dali still retains a historical atmosphere featured with Bai architectures like old city wall, three pagodas and Xizhou Bai residential houses. It is also a nice stopover for tourists to head for Lijiang
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Ancient Dali Town, Dali attractions, Dali tour, tours in Dali, Dali travel pictures and maps - Easy Tour China

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Lying between Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountain range of Yunnan Province, the charming small town of Dali still retains a historical atmosphere featured with Bai architectures like old city wall, three pagodas and Xizhou Bai residential houses. It is also a nice stopover for tourists to head for Lijiang


The Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Dali tour, tours in Dali, Dali travel pictures and maps - Easy Tour China

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Lying between Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountain range of Yunnan Province, the charming small town of Dali still retains a historical atmosphere featured with Bai architectures like old city wall, three pagodas and Xizhou Bai residential houses. It is also a nice stopover for tourists to head for Lijiang

Xizhou Town, Dali Bai architectures, Dali tour, tours in Dali, Dali travel pictures and maps - Easy Tour China

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Lying between Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountain range of Yunnan Province, the charming small town of Dali still retains a historical atmosphere featured with Bai architectures like old city wall, three pagodas and Xizhou Bai residential houses. It is also a nice stopover for tourists to head for Lijiang


Shaxi Town, Dali attractions, Dali China Tours - Easy Tour China

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China Dali Shaxi Town travel guide  on pictures, tours, history, culture, protection in Jingshan park ...


Shaxi Town, Dali attractions, Dali China Tours - Easy Tour China

China Dali Shaxi Town travel guide  on pictures, tours, history, culture, protection in Jingshan park ...
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Naxi Ancient Music, Lijiang Attractions, Yunnan Travel Guide - Easy Tour China

Naxi Ancient Music is a folk music unique to local Naxi people and regarded as 'living fossil of Chinese music', which involvs over 20 musical instruments...
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Jade Spring Park, Heilongtan Park, Lijiang Attractions, Yunnan Travel Guide - Easy Tour China

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Jade Spring Park(also called Heilongtan Park) offers picturesque scenery with large crystal pool and luxuriant trees.


Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Yulong Mountain, Lijiang Attractions, Yunnan Travel Guide - Easy Tour China

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Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the spiritual prop of Naxi people, with natural unspoiled beauty, snow covered peak all year round, rare animals and wild plants.


Whit Water River, Lijiang Attractions, Yunnan Travel Guide - Easy Tour China

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Baishuihe literally means White Water River in Chinese, which was formed by runoff from the jade dragon snow mountain, around 5 kilometers from the Dry Sea Meadow.

Baisha Village, Lijiang Attractions, Yunnan Travel Guide - Easy Tour China

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Baisha village is the oldest and earliest settlement of Naxi people, where the famed Baisha Mural Paintings were stored, preserved and displayed in some ancient buildings of the town.


Dry Sea Meadow, Lijiang Attractions, Yunnan Travel Guide - Easy Tour China

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panoramic view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, located right at the east side of mountain range.

Impression Lijiang Show, Lijiang Attractions, Yunnan Travel Guide - Easy Tour China

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Impression Lijiang is a series of musical performances demonstrating the traditions and lifestyle of Naxi, Yi and Bai people in the area, performed by local people.

Dongba Museum, Lijiang Attractions, Yunnan Travel Guide - Easy Tour China

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Dongba Museum is designed to display the ancient Dongba culture of Naxi people, a nice place to learn more about Naxi language and scriptures.

Lugu Lake, Mosuo people, Lijiang Attractions, Yunnan Travel Guide - Easy Tour China

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Lugu Lake located around 124 miles from Lijiang old town, home to Mosuo people, a matriarchal culture that practices Tibetan Buddhsim.


Lijiang Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hu Tiao Xia), Lijiang Yunnan Travel Guide, Tours to China - Easy Tour China

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The Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Gorge) lies about 62 miles northwest Lijiang Old Town. More travel tips on accommodation, festivals, transport, maps, activities and attractions in Lijiang.

Shuhe Old Town, Naxi Village, Lijiang Attractions, Yunnan Travel Guide - Easy Tour China

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Shuhe is a peaceful and amazing old town only 2 miles away from the busy Lijiang, it is a well-preserved stop along the ancient tea route.

Mufu, Wood Mansion, Mu's Mansion, Lijiang Attractions, Yunnan Travel Guide - Easy Tour China

The First Bend of Yangtze River, Lijiang Attractions, Yunnan Travel Guide - Easy Tour China

The First Bend of Yangtze River, Lijiang Attractions, Yunnan Travel Guide - Easy Tour China

Tuesday, 8 November 2011

Peking Opera Festival Opens in Central China

The 6th Peking Opera Festival kicked off on Nov. 2 in central China’s Hubei province as part of the government’s efforts to revive the traditional artform. It would lasts until Nov. 18.

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Peking Opera, Traditional Chinese Culture
The festival will features 33 operas to be performed by 33 troupes from all over China, including renowned opera artists Mei baojiu, Yu Kuizhi and Shang Changrong.

The festival will cover a wide range of Peking opera styles, including new versions of ancient operas, modern performances and traditional operas.

“Peking opera is the quintessence of our country and a treasure that most represents traditional culture,” said Minister of Culture Cai Wu.

Peking opera, which combines instrumental music, vocal performances, miming, dancing and acrobatics, was recognized as a form of intangible cultural heritage last year by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

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The government established a special fund in 2005 to support key troupes around the country in developing new scripts and adapting classic stories.

The festival, sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, has been held every three years since 1995.

(Source: China.org)

Wednesday, 2 November 2011

Top 5 Winter Travel Destinations in China

What to visit for winter vacations in China? With a vast territory, China actually can dish up a host of wonderful wintertime travel destinations, from fantastic ice and snow festival in Harbin, Beijing cultural experience, snow-capped Yellow Mountain, to sunbathing in Sanya…

Harbin for Ice and Snow Festival 

Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, Harbin Tours
Fantastic Harbin Ice and Snow World, China Winter Tours
Harbin, known as the “Icy City of China”,presents a wonder world of ice and snow in winter. Annually Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival features a range of ice-related activities – Ice Lantern Exhibition at the Zhaolin Park, Snow Sculpture Art Fair at Sun Island, Ice & Snow World and winter swimming on the Songhua River… Also, travelers can go high-mountain skiing in Yabuli for a great adventure tour.
 
Beijing for Cultural Experience 
Forbidden City, China Winter Tours
Forbidden City in Snow, Beijing China
The best time to visit the Forbidden City? The locals would tell you – the winter. Covered in snow, the majesty of this grand palace is rather enhanced, and becomes more awe-inspiring. So is the Great Wall. Also, there are various cultural activities held in the temples and parks of Beijing during the Chinese New Year holiday usually from late January to early February.

Huangshan for Mountain Snowscape
Yellow Mountain, China Winter Tours
Snowscape of Yellow Mountain, Huangshan Anhui
Huangshan city gets its name for the sacred “Yellow Mountain“. As one of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it offers four wonders – spectacular rocky peaks, oddly shaped pines, crystal-clear hot springs and fantastic sea of clouds. When the snow settles on all these, the real charm of Yellow Mountain emerges. 


Yunnan for Warm Winter Locations

Lijiang Old Town, China Winter Tours
Charming Lijiang Old Town, Lijiang Yunnan
For travelers, Yunnan is without doubt a most-cited “dream destination”. It shows varied landscape all the year, from topical rainforest to snow-capped peaks. For its mild weather in winter, it attracts people to visit Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, and Xishuangbanna in the province.

Sanya for Seaside Winter Escape

Sanya, China Winter Tours
Beautiful Seaside in Sanya, Hainan China
Sanya is the southernmost city in China. Blue sky, brilliant sunshine, white beach, clear seawater make Sanya into the best place for sunbath, sailing, and a winter escape etc. So, the city has earned the name of “Oriental Hawaii”. Also, Nantian Hot Spring offers many different options of pools to enjoy a relaxing spa.