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The Yungang Grottoes, with a history of more than 1,500 years, is one of the largest cave clusters in China. Located in the north cliff of Wuzhou Mountain, Datong, the grottoes, composed of 53 caves and over 51,000 stone statues, represent the Chinese Buddhist cave art from the ...
An earthquake shattered the lives of the villagers, but in the aftermath of rebuilding, traditional paintings have helped them pick up the pieces. Huang Zhiling and Erik Nilsson report The Wenchuan earthquake destroyed one-third of the houses in Sichuan province's Shejiantai ...
Beijing plans to speed up the process of protecting its old city in the next five years before it applies for World Cultural Heritage status. In particular, it will revamp its iconic "central axis", Di'anmen, the only historic gate missing from the central axis, is expected to be ...
Maanshan, a city on the south bank of the Yangtze River in Anhui province, has come a long way from a sleepy, humble village with just a handful of families to a bustling economic center on the Yangtze River Delta. It only became a city officially in October 1956. But, after ...
Tourists visit the peacock lake in the Jiuzhaigou scenery spot in southwest China's Sichuan Province, on May 18, 2011. After three years' remedy and recovery, Jiuzhaigou, a renowned resort once had been badly affected by a deadly earthquake, is booming in its tourism business, ...
Photo taken on May 18, 2011, shows scene at the foot of the Pre-Alps located in the medieval town of Gruyere. Gruyere is famous for its cheese named after the town's name Gruyere.
The peaks of Lushan Mountain in Jiangxi province, one of the major mountain resorts in China, are immersed in a sea of clouds after spring rains. The transcending scenery has attracted a large number of tourists and fans of photography as shown in a group of photos released by ...
Yaoli's natural beauty makes it a famous tourist attraction in Jingdezhen. It is also the place of the age-old ceramic civilization of Jingdezhen.
On the north banks of the Himalayas, Yamdok Tso Lake is one of three holy lakes in China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Shaped like an unfolding traditional Chinese paper fan, the lake reaches deep into the soaring mountains. Because of the environmental protection measures taken by ...
Photo taken on May 19, 2011, shows the Fangguang Temple on the Tiantai Mountain, where famed travel writer Xu Xiake of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) once traveled and recorded in his travel books, in Tiantai County, east China's Zhejiang Province. The Chinese government announced ...
Mt. Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) is a mountain range in southern Anhui province in eastern China. The area is very famous for its scenic beauty, which lies in the peculiar shapes of the granite peaks, in the weather-shaped Huangshan Pine trees, and in views of the clouds from ...
China is a country endowed with numerous natural attractions and historical sites. from east to west, north to south, there are many must-see attractions in China, including world heritages, nature wonders, historical relics, and art , sport & recreation sights etc.
Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in northern China, lies between the Yinshan Mountain and the Yellow River.Hohhot, which is Mongolian for "green city", dates from 306 B.C. and throughout its long history has been an important cultural centre of the region. ...
The ancient town of Lijiang, which has been classified as a "National Town of History and Culture", is a beautiful shining jewel on the Northwest Yunnan Plateau. Its architecture is noteworthy for the blending of elements from several cultures that have come together over many ...
Often referred to as the"Oriental Moscow" for its mix of western and Chinese culture, Harbin is one of the major cities in Northeast China. The city is famous for its moderate weather in summer and its wonderland of ice and snow in winter. Its bone-chilling winter makes it one of ...
Just as Xian is a must when you travel to China, so is Guilin. The stunning landscape in which the city is situated has a kind of magic that is all its own. The strangely shaped hills, or karsts, with the verdant vegetation ranging from bamboo to conifers together with wonderful ...
hanghai is located at the spot where the Yangtze River enters the East China Sea which is the largest metropolis and one of the ancient cultural cities of China. It is a flourishing international metropolis, known worldwide for its highly developed industry, commerce, and finance ...
Great Wall of China Southern is built in AC1554, Located southern part of Hunan Province; it is one of the few sections of the wall to retain the original features of the Ming dynasty Great Wall.
Russia's most famous modern dance group, Todes, will delight Beijing audiences with its dynamic and innovative performances, which are celebrated for a unique fusion of classical ballet and break dancing. Todes was founded by acclaimed Russian choreographer and producer Alla ...
SAN FRANCISCO, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Google's Android is set to become the dominant smartphone operating system in 2011, and will expand its leading position until as least 2015, market research firm International Data Corp. (IDC) predicted on Tuesday. A new IDC report projected ...
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Zhongshan Bridge - the First Bridge over the Yellow River
Zhongshan Bridge - the First Bridge over the Yellow River
Zhongshan Bridge, also called the first bridge over the Yellow River, lies at ...
Brief information on Mausoleum of Genghis Khan
Brief information on Mausoleum of Genghis Khan
The mausoleum of Genghis Khan is located in Yijin Huoluo Banner of Erdos, which ...
On the waterfront
On the waterfront
Zhouzhuang is one of the few places where you can experience the life of a ...
Zhaoling Tomb
Zhaoling Tomb
Zhaoling Tomb is located in Beiling Park, the largest park in Shenyang. It is ...
Mounigou Valley
Mounigou Valley
Mounigou, located to the west of Songpan Ancient Town, occupies an area of 160 ...
Altar of the Earth
Altar of the Earth
It is located on Andingmenwai Street, in the Dongcheng District. The altar is a ...
Beijing World Park
Beijing World Park
Opened to the public in September 1993, it is located in Dabao Village, ...
Holiday Beach
Holiday Beach
Holiday Beach is a major recreational resort in the west of Haikou City, in ...
Anxin Baiyangdian Scenic Area
Anxin Baiyangdian Scenic Area
Baiyangdian is the largest natural lake in the north of China. It is located in ...
Gegentala Grassland
Gegentala Grassland
Gegentala Grassland is to the north of Hohhot, within the Inner Mongolia ...
Zhaojun Tomb
Zhaojun Tomb
Zhaojun Tomb is situated nine kilometers (approx. 6 miles) away from Hohhot, on ...
Ancient Observatory
Ancient Observatory
Situated at the southeast corner of Jianguomen Bridge, it was initially built ...
Brief information on Resonant Sand Gorge
Brief information on Resonant Sand Gorge
The Resonant Sand Gorge is located in the Kubuqi Desert, which is 50 kilometers ...
Ye Sanpo 100 Li Scenic Area
Ye Sanpo 100 Li Scenic Area
Scenic total length of 105 Wa Lane consists of three canyons. The outermost one ...