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Tonglu County on Fuchun RiverTonglu County, situated on the Fuchun River, is under the jurisdiction of Hangzhou is the Shanghai Economic Development Zone.
Tianxin Park in ChangshaTianxin Park is located in the southeast corner of Changsha urban district. It is a main scenic spot of classical botanical garden with its ancient city wall and the ancient garret.
Qing’an Assembly Hall in NingboQing’an Assembly Hall (庆安会馆) is a 3A tourist site in Ningbo, located on No.156, Jiangdong North Road, Ningbo. It was built in 1852 (the third year of Xianfeng reign (1850–61) of Qing dynasty), and served as an entertainment and gathering house for traders and laborers on the shipping route between Yongfu to North Ocean. It was also a place of worshiping God, and was called "the Queen of Heaven Palace in Yongdong" because shipping traders believed in "The God of the Queen of Heaven".
Luoping County in YunnanLuoping county is 228 km to the east of Kunming. It is located on the border of Yunnan, Guizhou, and Guangxi Province.Luoping county has a population of 500,000 and covers an area of 3,006 square kilometers inhabited by many nationalities, including the Han,the Yi,the Buyi,and the Hui.
Xi'an Beilin MuseumThe Stele Forest, or Xi'an Beilin Museum (碑林), is a museum for steles and stone sculptures which is located in Xi'an, China. In 1944 it was the principal museum for Shaanxi Province on the site of what was formerly an 11th century Confucius Temple. Then because of the large number of steles, it was officially re-named as the Forest of Stone Steles in 1992. All together, there are 3,000 steles in the museum, which is divided into seven exhibitions halls, which mainly display works of calligraphy, painting and historical records.
Wuhou Memorial Temple in ChengduLocated in the south suburb of Chengdu, the temple covers 37,000 square meters (398,277 square feet). The date of its establishment is unclear, only that it was built next to the temple of Liu Bei, the emperor of Shu. It was combined with the Temple of Liu Bei at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty; consequently, the entrance plaque reads 'Zhaolie Temple of Han Dynasty' (Zhaolie is the posthumous title of Liu Bei). The current temple was rebuilt in 1672. Surrounded by old cypresses and classical red walls, the temple evokes nostalgia.
Wenshu Temple in ChengduWenshu Temple, a monastery which dates back to the Tang dynasty, is Chengdu's largest and best-preserved Buddhist temple. Originally known as Xinxiang Temple, it was renamed after a Buddhist monk who lived there in the late 17 th century.
Wangjiang Tower Park in ChengduLocated on the south bank of Jinjiang River, Chengdu, Wangjiang (in Chinese , overlooking the river) Tower Park is one of three famous cultural relics in Chengdu, along with Wuhou Memorial Temple and the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu .While Wuhou Temple honors the legendary minister of Shu, Zhuge Liang, and Du Fu Cottage honors the Sage of Poetry, Wangjiang Tower is dedicated to a woman, Xue Tao, a poet in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Since in the past women lacked social status, the story of Xue Tao is all the more fascinating.
Turtle Garden in XiamenTurtle Garden (Aoyuan) Situated o¬n the southeastern tip of Jimei Town, Turtle Garden includes a 50-metre-long corridor, a monument and the Mausoleum of Tan Kah Kee.The buildings and carvings in the garden all embody his thought of tourism and amusement teaching, including ancient and modern at home and abroad, astronomy and geography, science and technology as well as culture and education, calligraphy and paintings, animals and plants, industrial and agricultural production, etc. It is comprehensive, broad and profound. It is a grand sight of natural history.
Master of the Nets Garden (Wangshi Garden)The Garden of the Master of the Nets, located on Shiquan Street in Suzhou City with a total area of 0.54 hectares, is the smallest garden in Suzhou -- half the size of the Canglang Pavilion and one-tenth the size of the Humble Administrator's Garden.
Xihui Park in WuxiLocated in the west of Wax City, Xihui Park is a big scenic area gathered hills and forests, cultural relics and comfortable leisure and amusement. Yingshan Lake lies between the Huishan Hill and Xishan Hill. Xihui Park has tourist area of 687mu and can host 2,000,000 domestic and foreign tourists annually.
Jingci Temple in HangzhouJingci Temple (Chinese: 净慈寺) is located at the foot of Huiri Peak of Nanping Hill. It is the second prominent Buddhist temple around West Lake. Together with Lingyin Temple, it is called the jewel of the southern and northern hills. The temple was claimed as a national key Buddhist temple in Han's area by state council in 1983.
Iron Pagoda Park in KaifengLocated at the northeastern part of the urban area of Kaifeng City, the Iron Pagoda Park is named after the Iron Pagoda (Kaibao Temple) in the park. The park occupies a total area of 51.24 hectares of land and is one of the 100 best-known parks across China. The Iron Pagoda ranks the first in the pagodas and owns its fame as "the No. 1 Pagoda in China". It reaches into the sky and is a glazed pagoda whose color is like that of the iron.
Huanglongxi Ancient TownHuanglongxi, an old town with deep tradition on construction style of West Sichuan. Around 50 kilometers from Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.It is a popular scenic spot in recent years. The Qing Dynasty style buildings here are well preserved and attract so many film makers to shoot exterior views, it has become well known for old temples in Huanglongxi, Zhenjiang Temple, Chaoyin Temple and Gulong Temple. Typical streets and government court yard from ancient Sichuan are very attractive.On the ninth day of the sixth and ninth lunar month, temple fairs recreate the lively scenes of olden days.
Hanyang Mausoleum in Xi'anThe Mausoleum of the Western Han Emperor, Liu Qi, is located at Zhangjiawan Village, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) north of Xian City, Shaanxi Province.
Hanshan Temple in SuzhouBuilt in the Liang period (502-557) of the Southern Dynasty, Hanshan Temple sits at Fengqiao Town of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. Originally named Miaolipumingta, the temple was later given its present name because Han Shan, an eminent monk in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), had lived there.
Ge Garden in YangzhouThe Ge Garden is located on Dongguan Street in a suburb of Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province. The Ge Garden was developed from the Shezhi Garden of the early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). During the reign of emperors Jiaqing and Daoguang, Huang ZhiJun, a salt businessman of Huai'an and Huaiyin, purchased and rebuilt the garden. He planted 1,000 bamboo trees in the garden and took half of the Chinese character for bamboo(竹), as its name(个)-- (Ge). The garden is famous for its layers of rocks that were shaped in a powerful style, especially the Four Season Hills.
Daming Temple in YangzhouDaming Temple is situated in the northwest of Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, and was the place where Jianzhen, an accomplished monk in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), performed Buddhist rites. In 1983, it was designated as one of national key temples in the areas of the Han nationality.
Tian'anmen Square in BeijingTian'anmen Square (simplified Chinese: 天安门广场) is the large plaza near the centre of Beijing, China, named after the Tiananmen (literally, Gate of Heavenly Peace) which sits to its north, separating it from the Forbidden City.
Xinghai Park in DalianXinghai Park is situated on the southwestern side of Dalian City and borders Xinghai Bay from which it takes its name. Some 800 meters (just under half a mile) in length, the park has luxuriant trees and flowers on the landward side while the coastal side comprises a beach of golden sands.
Xizhou Village in DaliThe Bai minority are much in evidence at Xizhou, 18 kilometres north of Dali. Green mountains, winding creeks and fertile land make for a lyrical and carefree life. The history of Xizhou dates back to the Sui Dynasty (581-618 AD). At that time, it was called the city of Dali . It was later conquered by General Shi Wansui in the Sui Dynasty, so it also enjoys the name of Shicheng (Shi City). History has moved into its second millennium.
The Square Pagoda in ChangshuThe Square Pagoda is located inside the east gate of the county town. It was constructed with the temple in 1130 during the Southern Song Dynasty and reconstructed between 1265 and 1274. Only the pagoda has survived, and though repeatedly repaired and undergone considerable change, it has retained the style of the Song Dynasty.
Wong Tai Sin TempleWong Tai Sin Temple (黄大仙祠) is one of the most famous shrines in Hong Kong. It is dedicated to Wong Tai Sin, or the Great Immortal Wong. The 18,000-m² Taoist temple is famed for the many prayers answered: "What you request is what you get" (有求必应) via a practice called Kau Cim. The temple is located on the southern side of Lion Rock in the north of Kowloon.
Window of the World in ShenzhenShenzhen Window of the World is a fantastic replica park situated at the Overseas Chinese Town. Here you can see vivid replicas of the world's wonders, historical heritages and famous scenic sites. The entire masterpiece is built at ratios of 1:1, 1:5 or 1:15.
Tianyi Pavilion Library in Ningbo1Tianyi Pavilion Library is located downtown beside the beautiful Yuehu Lake. It was built by Mr. Fan Qin, a high-ranking official equivalent to today's national defense minister, during the reign of Emperor Jia Jing's in the Ming Dynasty. Tianyi Pavilion Library is the oldest well-preserved private library in China today. It is a combination of culture, social studies, history and art. Tianyi Pavilion Museum occupies over 26,000 square meters.
Tianjin Water ParkThe Tianjin Water Park (simplified Chinese: 天津水上公园) is the largest urban park and recreation area in Tianjin, China. The park was formally established in 1951, covering an area of 126.71 hectares. The park is one of Tianjin's leading tourist attractions, which was officially acknowledged when it was listed in the National Tourism Administration 4A Level List of Scenic Sites in 2004.
Tianhou Temple in TianjinThe Tianhou Palace, a famous Taoist temple in Tianjin City, was built to fete Goddess Tianhou (the queen of heaven). It is situated at the middle section of the Ancient Culture Street, Nankai District. The original names of the Tianhou Palace include the Tianfei Palace, the Xiaozhigu Tianfei Palace, the Western Temple and the Niangniang Palace.
St. Dominic's Church in MacauStanding on the site of a chapel and convent built by the Dominicans in the 1590's St. Dominic's Church dates from the early 17th century. It has an imposing facade of cream-colored stone with white stucco moldings and green-shutter windows. Inside, white pillars support a flat ceiling and apron balconies trim the walls. The great baroque alter contains a cream and white statue of the Virgin and Child and a painting of Christ. The church has a fine collection of exquisitely-carved ivory and wood saints.
Spring City Square in JinanEmbraced by mountain, spring, river and city, Spring City Square is the central square of the capital city of Shandong Province, Jinan. The famous Baotu Spring spurt or flow slowly in the east and the elegant liberation pavilion stands in the west. It mirrors in the Daming Lake in the north, and stretches along the verdant Thousand Buddha Mountain in the south.
South Putuo TempleSouth Putuo Temple is situated in the southeast of Xiamen City, Fujian Province, adjacent to Xiamen University. As one of Buddhist famous sacred spots in the southern Fujian Province, this temple plays a very important role at home and overseas. Now, it is the site of South Fujian Buddhist Academy.
City of Song Dynasty in HangzhouSituated at southern-west part of the West Lake scenic area backing on Wuyun Mountain, Qiantang River to its south, Song Dynasty Town is the first largest and biggest theme park featuring the civilization of Song Dynasty in China, which is invested and built by Hangzhou Worldland and Song Dynasty Town Co.Ltd.
Shenzhen Splendid ChinaSplendid China is an attraction at the Overseas Chinese Town, Shenzhen that has scaled down replicas of China's historical buildings, wonderful scenes 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.
Shajiabang in ChangshuShajiabang Town with the total area of 33.13aquare kilometers, inclusive of 12 administrative villages and one peoples residential committee, beside the beautiful Yangchehu Lake. The town is rated as the token of the land of rice and fish in the south, withgenial climate, rich soil, sweet water and abundant agricultural products. The people herein are honest and warm treated as well.
Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden in KaifengLocated on the west bank of Dragon Pavilion Lake, Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden (Millennium City Park) is a large theme park of history and culture in the old city of Kaifeng in Henan Province. It covers an area of 600 mu (about 98 acres), among which 150 mu are covered by water. The construction area is more than 30,000 square meters (about 7.4 acres).
Prince Gong's MansionThe Prince Gong's Mansion (Chinese: 恭王府) or Gong Wang Fu Museum is located at No. 17 Qianhai Xijie, Xicheng district, on the western shore of Shichahai Lake, to the northwest of the Forbidden City in Beijing.
Presidential Palace in NanjingThe Presidential Palace (simplified Chinese: 总统府) in Nanjing, China, housed the Office of the President of the Republic of China before the republic relocated to Taiwan in 1949. It is now a museum, the China Modern History Museum. It is located at 292 Changjiang Road, in the Xuanwu District of Nanjing.
New Yuanming Palace in ZhuhaiLocated at the foot of the Lanpu Dashilin mountain, covering an area of 1.4 square kilometers, the New Yuanming Palace is a reproduction of the imperial Yuanming Palace in Beijing, one of the favorite gardens of the late emperors of the Qing dynasty.
Sanya Nanshan Buddhism Cultural Tourism ZoneSanya Nanshan Buddhism Cultural Tourism Zone is one of the largest cultural tourist attractions of its kind in China, it's located just 40 kilometres west of Sanya City along the Hainan West Expressway.
Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen in NanjingThe scenic area of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum With the construction started in 1926, Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum is the tomb of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the great forerunner of democratic revolution of China.
Maijishan Grottoes in GansuThe Maijishan Grottoes (麦积山石窟) are a series of 194 caves cut in the side of the hill of Majishan in Tianshui, Gansu Province, northwest China. This example of rock cut architecture contains over 7,200 Buddhist sculptures and over 1,000 square meters of murals. Construction began in the Later Qin era (384-417 CE).
Juyong Pass in ChangpingJuyongguan or Juyong Pass (Chinese: 居庸关) is located in an 18 kilometer-long valley named "Guangou" which is inside Changping County more than 50 kilometers from Beijing City. It is one of the three greatest passes of the Great Wall of China. The other two passes are Jiayuguan and Shanhaiguan.
Jinshan Hill Park in ZhenjiangJinshan Hill Park is in the northwest of Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province. It is on Mount Jin which is about 44 meters (about 144 feet) high and covers an area of 102 acres.
Jindian Park in KunmingGolden Temple Park, or Jindian Park (simplified Chinese: 金殿公园), is the largest Taoist Tongwa (bronze-tiled) temple in China and has been preserved almost completely since it was first built.
Jiaoshan Great WallJiaoshan Great Wall is located about 3 km (1.9 miles) from Shanhaiguan ancient city. It is named after Jiaoshan Mountain, which is the highest peak to the north of Shanhaiguan Pass and also the first mountain the Great Wall climbs up after Shanhaiguan Pass. Therefore Jiaoshan Mountain is noted as "The first mountain of the Great Wall".
Jianshan TempleSituated at the foot of Cloud-gathering Hill in the Moon Scenic Area of Yangshuo County, Jianshan Temple was first built in AC 713, and is Guilin's oldest temple. For over 1200 years, people have been coming here and burning incense sticks for Buddha and the other dieties.
Hulishan Battery in XiamenXiamen is a pretty coastal city in Fujian Province. It is characterized by a beautiful beach, ample sunshine and mild climate. Hulishan Battery Scenic Spot is one of the most exciting attractions of Xiamen. In the Scenic Spot, the Hulishan Battery and the Rongguang Museum are the main attractions.
Hubei Provincial MuseumHubei Provincial Museum, located in the Wuchang District of Wuhan, Hubei Province, is the only provincial comprehensive museum in the province. The museum collects, protects, and exhibits the cultural relics discovered in the province.
Heptachord Terrace in WuhanHeptachord Terrace, or Guqin Tai to give it its Chinese name, is located in the north of the Hanyang District of Wuhan City, Hubei Province. It is situated at the west of Tortoise Hill and on the bank of the Moon Lake.
Guiyuan TempleGuiyuan Temple (simplified Chinese: 归元寺) is a Buddhist temple located on Cuiwei Rd., Wuhan City, Hubei Province of China. This part of Wuhan is the former Hanyang city.It was built in Shunzhi 15th year(1658), Qing Dynasty. It has a land area of 4.67 acres. The New Pavilion built in 1922 is the treasury of the temple.
Guandi Temple in Shanxi ProvinceThe Guandi Temple is located in the Zhenxi Pass of Xiezhou in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province. It is said that Changping Village, located 10 kilometers southeast of Xiezhou, is the hometown of Guan Yu, a famous general of the Shu State during the Three Kingdoms Period (220-280). Hence, the Guandi Temple is the ancestral temple of all the temples enshrining and to Guan. Built in 589 during the reign of Emperor Wendi of the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the Guandi Temple was burnt down in 1702 in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and later went through 10 years of restorations.
Five Avenues in TianjinToday, the “Five-Avenue Area”, with the reputation of “World Building Exposition”, has become the most attractive humanities tourism destination which fully shows the city’s charisma and historical situation.
Fengxue TempleThe Fengxue Temple and the Dagoba Forest are located on Fengxue Mountain at the southern foot of Shaonan Mountain of the Zhongyue Song Mountain, nine kilometers northeast of Linru County, Henan Province.
Fengjing TownAs the southwestern gateway of the metropolitan Shanghai city, Fengjing Township is located at a place where five districts (or counties) and ten towns (or townships) from both Shanghai Municipality and Zhejiang Province converge.
Fengdu CountyFengdu County is a county of Chongqing Municipality in China. There is a necropolis called Fengdu modelled after the Chinese Hell in Taoist mythology, built over 1800 years ago. The famous ghost town will become an island after the Three Gorges Dam project is completed. Specifically, part of the ghost town of Fengdu will be submerged, but scenery above the "Door of Hell" will remain.
DujiangyanDujiangyan (都江堰) is a county-level city of Chengdu, Sichuan Province in China. It has an area of 1208 square kilometers and a population of 600,000 in 2003.
Dongsi MosqueThe Dongsi mosque is the oldest mosque in Beijing City. It is located at No.13, the Dongsi South Street, Dongcheng District. There are different sayings about the construction time of the mospue. Some people say that it was built in 1356 during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), but some other people think it was constructed in the 12th year (1447) during the Zhengtong reign of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) by a military officer named Chen You.
Dazu Rock CarvingThe Dazu Rock Carvings (Chinese: 大足石刻) are a series of Chinese religious sculptures and carvings, dating back as far as the 7th century A.D., depicting and influenced by Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist beliefs.
The Ancient Bell Museum in Dazhong TempleThe Ancient Bell Museum in Dazhong Temple is in northern Haidian District, Beijing. Built in 1733 during the Ming Dynasty, the Dazhong (giant bell) Temple) was originally named Juesheng Temple and was where emperors presided over rituals praying for rain. The local people preferred to call it the Dazhong Temple because it housed a giant Buddhist bell cast in the Yongle Period (around 1420) of the Ming Dynasty. The Ancient Bell Temple Museum is the only one of its kind in China.
Ciyun TempleCovering an area of 5500 square meters, the Ciyun Temple is located in the West Street in the Tianzhen County in the north of Datong City. As an integrated group of temple buildings, the Ciyun Temple is praised as “Guanbei Jusha” Its main parts are Shan Gate, Jingang Hall, Drum Tower, Daxiongba Palace, Pilu Temple and so on.
DaliDali's location between Cangshan Mountain and the alpine Erhai Lake makes it one of the most beautiful and relaxing places in China. It is also the capital of the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture.
Baidi CityA few miles into Fenjie County, on the northern bank of the Yangtze River is Baidi City (White Emperor City), also called Baidi Temple. It is located on Baidi Mountain at the mouth of Qutang Gorge, one of the Three Gorgers of the Yangtze River.
China Folk Culture VillageThe China Folk Culture Village (also called ShenZhen Splendid China Folk Culture Village, 深圳中国民俗文化村) is a theme park in Shenzhen, China. It is located adjacent to the Splendid China theme park and features displays of the daily life and architecture of China's 56 ethnic groups. It was opened to the public in October 1991.
Bawang TempleThe overlord temple also named Xing pavilion, Xiangmu temple, Xiangyu temple. And it is located in the phoenix mountain which lie in the southeast of Wujiang county.
Longmen GrottoesThe Longmen Grottoes (龙门石窟, lóngmén shíkū; lit. Dragon's Gate Grottoes) or Longmen Caves are located 12 km south of present day Luòyáng in Hénán province, China.
The Mountain Resort of ChengdeBuilt between 1703 and 1792 AD, the Mountain Resort of Chengde is located in Hebei Province of China. It is comprised of imperial palaces, royal gardens and temples.
Famen TempleFamen Temple ( Chinese: 法门寺; Pinyin: Fǎmén Sì) is located in Famen town, Fufeng County, 120 kilometer west of Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province. It was widely regarded as the "ancestor of pagoda temples in Guanzhong area".
Songyue Temple PagodaThe Songyue Temple Pagoda is located at the south foot of Songshan Mountain, 7 kilometers northwest to Dengfeng County in Henan Province.
WuyuanIn ancient times, Wuyuan was governed by Anhui. Merchants from this area spread throughout China around 500 years ago, forging trade relations with dealers from Qingdao to Qinghai.
Zhuge Bagua VillageZhuge Bagua Village is located in the west of Lanxi of Jinhua City, in Zhejiang Province, China.
NanxunOn the list of Records of Gardens South of the Lower Reaches of the Yangtze River is Nanxun, the only town containing a total of five large gardens.
WuzhenWuzhen is an old town in the south of Yangtze River Delta in China with a history of more than 1300 years.
The Ancient Town of ZhouzhuangZhouzhuang is an ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River of China. Located in the southeast of Suzhou City, the town is a peaceful and secluded place, filled with ancient style buildings.
LuzhiSituated 25 kilometers southeast from Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, Luzhi Town was praised as the First Town of Chinese Watery Regions by Fei Xiaotong, vice president of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. Because Lu Qiumeng, a poet named Fu Li in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), once lived there in seclusion, it was called Songjiang Fuli in ancient times. The town was renamed as Luzhi in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), after Luduan, a mysterious unicorn, which was believed to have the power of warding off evils.
Yangguan PassYangguan Pass is at 70 kilometers southwest of Dunhuang. Yangguan was named for its location south of the Yumen Pass.
XidiXidi is located at the southern foot of the famous Huangshan Mountain. It is one of the most representative ancient folk house scenic spots in the southern part of Anhui Province.
Badaling - The Great Wall of ChinaBadaling is the site of the most visited section of the Great Wall of China, approximately 50 miles (80 km) northwest of Beijing city in Yanqing County, which is within the Beijing municipality. The portion of the wall running through the site was built during the Ming Dynasty, along with a military outpost reflecting the location's strategic importance.
Guqin PavilionThe Ancient Lute Pavilion was first built in Northern Song Dynasty. The present one was rebuilt in the Qing Dynasty. On the stone stele in the center of the pavilion is the half-length statue of Yu Boya. On the pavilion are written four Chinese characters "gaoshan liushui", meaning high mountains and flowing waters. They refer to an anecdote of two understanding friends in ancient times.