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Splendid China & Chinese Folk Culture Park

Splendid China & Chinese Folk Culture Park

Write: Aba [2011-05-23]
Tags: folk art

Shenzhen Splendid China
Shenzhen Splendid China is an attraction that minifies landscape of Chinese History, ancient architecture and folk customs. The scale models are in the main in a ratio of 1:15 and the exhibits are positioned to replicate their geographical locations.

Nearly 100 tourist spots around China are replicated in this theme park under the great efforts of architectural specialists and landscape experts who have studied the actual sites and made the replicas.

Visitors can find the great icons like magnificent Great Wall; stunning terracotta Army, the imperial palace - Forbidden City and the longest gallery in a grotto and the grand magnificent building with the highest altitude...It is a great place to view the most splendid sites around China within one day!

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The exhibits are surrounded by pleasant gardens with many flowers and trees. Consequently walking in Splendid China can be very relaxing. The nightly shows also worth a visit with great cultural costumes and activities held.

China Folk Culture Villages
Next to the Splendid China, there is another theme park - China Folk Culture Villages. It is the first big cultural and scenic venue showcasing folk arts and Chinese customs in a village setting.

Visitors can see about 24 authentically built villages that housing 56 minority groups of China in just one location. Folk culture performances and folk dances and songs staged at the Park's main theatre and the big show at the Folk Culture Plaza are a vivid reproduction of Chinese folk art. If lucky enough, you will be able to experience some unique festivals of the minorities, like the water-Splashing Festival, Torch Festival and so on.

It is a great place to learn about 55 ethnic groups in China with their distinctive architecture, customs and exotic flavor. There are still something interesting except the unique buildings and minority groups, folk dances, local snacks and varied handicrafts could make your trip there more interesting.