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Attractions in Xi’an

nimbus-287 — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 09:38:18 +0000

Xi’an, anciently known as Chang’an (meaning “eternal peace”), is the capital of Shan’xi Province and the biggest city in the northwest of China.Xi’an has a long history. During its 3,100 years of development, 12 dynasties made their capitals here for over 1,100 years, leaving abundant legacies to the city. It was also the first stop on the Silk Road, linking up the oriental and western civilizations. The saying “In the west, there is Rome, in the east, Chang’an,” best described the position of Xi’an at that time. Nowadays, Xi’an enjoys an equal fame with Athens, Cairo, and Rome as “one of the four major capitals of ancient civilization”.

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Attractions in Chengdu

nimbus-287 — Tue, 03 May 2016 10:26:30 +0000

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. It has a population of 16 million as of 2013. Chengdu is one of the most important economic, transportation, and communication centers in Western China. According to the 2007 Public Appraisal for Best Chinese Cities for Investment, Chengdu was chosen as one of the top ten cities to invest in out of a total of 280 urban centers in China. The fertile Chengdu Plain, on which Chengdu is located, is also known asthe “Country of Heaven”, a phrase also often translated as “The Land of Abundance”.

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Attractions in Guilin

nimbus-287 — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 04:39:08 +0000

Guilin is an ancient city on the shore of the mesmerizing Lijiang River in northeastern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.The serene mountains, sparkling waters, and exotic rocks typical of karst landmasses in the Lijiang River basin have inspired the saying, “The landscape of Guilin is unmatched under Heaven.” Guilin was originally a vast expanse of sea until about one hundred and ninety million years ago, when, owing to the movement of the earth crust, the whole area rose and became land. The limestone bedrock, weathered and eroded by water, became today’s fantastic stone forests, peaks, underground streams and caves, thus adding truly unique features to Guilin’s already beautiful scenery.

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Attractions in Kunming

nimbus-287 — Tue, 03 May 2016 10:25:45 +0000

Kunming is the capital and largest city of Yunnan Province in Southwest China. It is approximately at the same location as northern Mexico,only on the other side of the world. However, because it’s situated on a 1.2 -mile (2-km) high plateau and enjoys a protected location, with mountains to the north, east and west, it has a mild climate; with an average temperature of 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius), making it spring all year round. Kunming, renowned as “the city of Eternal Spring” is blessed with diverse culture, breathtaking natural scenery and pleasant climate all year round.

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Attractions in Lijiang

nimbus-287 — Tue, 03 May 2016 10:26:44 +0000

Lijiang is a prefecture-level city in the northwest of Yunnan Province, China. It is the main center of the Naxi people, though it is by no means a Naxi-only town: at least half a dozen other ethnic groups are represented. The Naxi population is under a million. They have their own language with its own hieroglyphic-style writing system, and their own religion, clothing, art, architecture, music and dance. There is also a Naxi orchestra: old men that play traditional Chinese music on antique instruments, unique in China.

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Attractions in Shangri-la

nimbus-287 — Tue, 03 May 2016 10:26:59 +0000

Shangri-la (formerly called Zhongdian, before Dec 2001) County is the location of the seat of Di Qing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, in the west part of Yunnan province, about 170km northwest of Lijiang City. “Shangri-la” is a Tibetan word which means “land of sacredness and peace.” Even today, Shangri-la County remains an untainted natural paradise which retains a mysterious and bewitching quality. Visitors to Shangri-la will sure find themselves in a land where mysterious tranquility pervades every inch of the everchanging scenery.

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