LiJiang 李江 and the Tiger Leaping Gorge 虎跳峡, YunNan province

Xi'An: 20 Kid-Friendly Places to Visit Huaqing Palace (华清池 Huáqīng Chí): Historic site with hot springs, gardens, and pavilions. Xi'an City Wall (西安城墙 Xī'ān Chéngqiáng): Ancient fortification with walkable ramparts and city views. Shaanxi History Museum (陕西历史博物馆 Shǎnxī Lìshǐ Bówùguǎn): Exhibits on Shaanxi's history, culture, and artifacts. Xi'an Forest of Stone Steles Museum (西安碑林博物馆 Xī'ān Bēilín Bówùguǎn): Stone tablets with inscriptions, calligraphy, and art. Giant Wild Goose Pagoda (大雁塔 Dàyàn Tǎ): Buddhist pagoda with cultural relics, artifacts, and a fountain show. Tang Paradise (大唐芙蓉园 Dàtáng Fúróngyuán): Cultural theme park with Tang dynasty architecture, performances, and gardens. Xi'an Bell Tower (西安钟楼 Xī'ān Zhōnglóu): Historic tower with a bell, drum performances, and city views. Xi'an Drum Tower (西安鼓楼 Xī'ān Gǔlóu): Ancient tower with drum performances and city views. Qujiang Ocean World (曲江海洋世界 Qūjiāng Hǎiyáng Shìjiè): Aquarium with marine life exhibits, shows, and interactive experiences. Xi'an Qinling Wildlife Park (西安秦岭野生动物园 Xī'ān Qínlǐng Yěshēng Dòngwùyuán): Safari park with animals like pandas, tigers, and elephants. Da Ci'en Temple (大慈恩寺 Dàcí'ēn Sì): Buddhist temple with a giant Buddha statue and garden. Tang West Market Museum (大唐西市博物馆 Dàtáng Xīshì Bówùguǎn): Museum with exhibits on the Tang dynasty's market culture. Xi'an Botanical Garden (西安植物园 Xī'ān Zhíwùyuán): Botanical garden with diverse plant species and scenic landscapes. Shaanxi Children's Library (陕西省儿童图书馆 Shǎnxī Shěng Értóng Túshūguǎn): Library with children's books, activities, and events. Xi'an International Horticultural Expo Park (西安国际园林博览园 Xī'ān Guójì Yuánlín Bólǎn Yuán): Park with gardens, exhibitions, and cultural events. Yongxing Fang Food Street (永兴坊美食街 Yǒngxīng Fāng Měishí Jiē): Street food market with local snacks and specialties. Xi'an Silk Road Museum (西安丝绸之路博物馆 Xī'ān Sīchóu Zhīlù Bówùguǎn): Museum with exhibits on the Silk Road's history and artifacts. Xi'an Daming Palace National Heritage Park (西安大明宫国家遗址公园 Xī'ān Dàmíng Gōng Guójiā Yízhǐ Gōngyuán): Park with ruins of the Tang dynasty palace and gardens. Shaanxi Library (陕西省图书馆 Shǎnxī Shěng Túshūguǎn): Library with a vast collection of books, periodicals, and archives. Xi'an Museum (西安博物院 Xī'ān Bówùyuàn): Museum with exhibits on Xi'an's history, culture, and archaeology. Xi'An: 30 More Places to Visit Xi'an Grand Mosque (西安大清真寺 Xī'ān Dà Qīngzhēnsì): Ancient mosque with Islamic architecture and a tranquil courtyard. Xi'an Great Mosque (西安大清真寺 Xī'ān Dà Qīngzhēnsì): Historic mosque with traditional Chinese and Islamic architecture. Xi'an Yongning Gate (西安永宁门 Xī'ān Yǒngníng Mén): Ancient city gate with towers, arches, and historic significance. Drum Tower Square (西安鼓楼广场 Xī'ān Gǔlóu Guǎngchǎng): Plaza with a water fountain, sculptures, and cultural events. Xi'an Stele Forest (西安碑林 Xī'ān Bēilín): Collection of stone tablets with inscriptions, calligraphy, and historical texts. Xi'an Famen Temple (西安法门寺 Xī'ān Fǎmén Sì): Buddhist temple with relics, pagodas, and ancient architecture. Xi'an Huashan Mountain (西安华山 Xī'ān Huàshān): Scenic mountain with hiking trails, temples, and stunning views. Big Wild Goose Pagoda North Square (大雁塔北广场 Dàyàn Tǎ Běi Guǎngchǎng): Square with sculptures, fountains, and cultural events. Gao Grand Courtyard (高家大院 Gāojiā Dàyuàn): Historic mansion with traditional architecture, courtyards, and gardens. Xingqing Palace Park (兴庆宫公园 Xīngqìng Gōng Gōngyuán): Park with historic ruins, gardens, and cultural exhibitions. Xi'an Silk Road International Museum (西安丝绸之路国际博物馆 Xī'ān Sīchóu Zhīlù Guójì Bówùguǎn): Museum with exhibits on the Silk Road's history, culture, and trade. Xi'an Small Wild Goose Pagoda (小雁塔 Xiǎo Yàn Tǎ): Buddhist pagoda with historic relics, artifacts, and gardens. Shaanxi Provincial Museum of Fine Arts (陕西美术馆 Shǎnxī Měishùguǎn): Museum with Chinese paintings, sculptures, and contemporary art. Shaanxi History Museum (陕西历史博物馆 Shǎnxī Lìshǐ Bówùguǎn): Exhibits on Shaanxi's history, culture, and artifacts. Xi'an Tang Art Museum (西安唐艺术博物馆 Xī'ān Táng Yìshù Bówùguǎn): Museum with exhibits on Tang dynasty art, ceramics, and sculpture. Xi'an Beilin Museum (西安碑林博物馆 Xī'ān Bēilín Bówùguǎn): Museum with stone tablets, calligraphy, and ancient inscriptions. Xi'an Mosque Food Street (西安回民街美食街 Xī'ān Huímín Jiē Měishí Jiē): Street food market with halal cuisine and local specialties. Xi'an Qujiang Polar Ocean Park (西安曲江北极洋公园 Xī'ān Qūjiāng Běijí Yáng Gōngyuán): Polar ocean park with marine life exhibits, shows, and activities. Xi'an Xingjiao Temple (西安兴教寺 Xī'ān Xīngjiào Sì): Buddhist temple with historic relics, statues, and prayer halls. Xi'an Confucius Temple (西安文庙 Xī'ān Wénmiào): Confucian temple with traditional architecture, gardens, and cultural events. Xi'an Islamic Food Street (西安回民街 Xī'ān Huímín Jiē): Street food market with halal cuisine, snacks, and traditional dishes. Xi'an Daming Palace National Heritage Park (西安大明宫国家遗址公园 Xī'ān Dàmíng Gōng Guójiā Yízhǐ Gōngyuán): Park with ruins of the Tang dynasty palace and gardens. Xi'an Sanyuan Palace (西安三原宫 Xī'ān Sānyuán Gōng): Taoist temple with historic architecture, statues, and gardens. Xi'an Shuyuanmen Ancient Cultural Street (西安书院门古文化街 Xī'ān Shūyuàn Mén Gǔ Wénhuà Jiē): Historic street with traditional architecture, shops, and cultural activities. Xi'an Huayan Temple (西安华严寺 Xī'ān Huáyán Sì): Buddhist temple with ancient architecture, sculptures, and gardens. Xi'an Tang Paradise (西安大唐芙蓉园 Xī'ān Dàtáng Fúróngyuán): Cultural theme park with Tang dynasty architecture, performances, and gardens. Xi'an Qianling Mausoleum (西安乾陵 Xī'ān Qiánlíng): Imperial tomb site with historic artifacts, sculptures, and mausoleums. Xi'an Great Mosque (西安大清真寺 Xī'ān Dà Qīngzhēnsì): Historic mosque with traditional Chinese and Islamic architecture. Xi'an Bell Tower (西安钟楼 Xī'ān Zhōnglóu): Historic tower with a bell, drum performances, and city views. Xi'an Museum of Modern Art (西安当代美术馆 Xī'ān Dāngdài Měishùguǎn): Museum with contemporary art exhibitions and installations.

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August 1st 2022. With The New Atlas - Brian Berletic and Angelo Giuliano ... Orsis Rutherford The problem with the US is that 90% of the population could not find Taiwan or The Ukraine on a map. I went to China in 2015 and I discovered an amazing country with a blend of tradition and modernity. People looked happy and I felt safe. AloofMicrobe "Be humble. Admit you know nothing about China. Start from zero and start building up a real understanding." Probably the best advice I've had my entire life - and I'm 63 years old! Thank you so much, both of you. Love and peace, from London. ashley mistletoe As a Taiwaneses, I can vouch for everything you said about Taiwan, history, politics.. very surprised that you nailed so much details. To add a few more facts: 1. Right now in Taiwan it's a hostage situation: people don't want to go to war with China but this government is doing america bidding and for us it's just disgusting, hateful yet there's nothing much we can do... 2. This government brainwashes the less informed population, controls media and public opinions with a massive cyber force that's silencing and suppressing opposition. It's despicable that they have the shame to brag about democracy. 3. NO ONE IN TAIWAN WANTS A WAR, not even the heavily propagandized, except the very few brainwashed extremists. Those in power such as Ms. Tsai never mind bleeding our blood but trust me they will be the first to fly away the moment smell of war approaches. 4. I've heard over and over again that parents told their kids to surrender when the war breaks out. I remember vividly one of them said, "Who are we fighting for? Tsai Yinwen?" followed with an angry sneer. THIS GOVERNMENT IS A DISGRACE. Nancy Barra Brian, you represent the best of young Americans. Your critical thinking and analytical skills are amazing and I hope people like you can lead the United States to a new era in the future. In the meantime you are helping a lot of people to think beyond what mass media is proyecting. Angelo Giluino is also a great thinker and analyst. Gav Munro As a Brit in China I agree with Angelo 100% about the sense of humility that we should have. I was someone who questioned why things were the way they were in China, thankfully the more I tried to understand China the quicker I grew out of it. There's a much said phrase here that 'When I landed in China I could write a book about it, after 10 years I could write a leaflet on it, after 15 years I can barely write half a page about it'. That's the reality. China is an enigma, it's not to be 'advised' but to be respected and studied. It's brought it's poorest into a middle class at a rate of knots. The west is vilifying China not to China's determent but to their own. They could learn so much from China's rise. Their elites choose not to tell the people the real story. That's the real tragedy. Bonus film - with Richard Wolff ... Bonus film - with Garland Nixon ...

Sung by Alu Azhou and the Mountain Wind Group 阿鲁阿卓, 山风组合 生如夏花. Inspired by Stray Birds by famous Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore, 1916 (生如夏花之绚烂，死如秋叶之静美 --飞鸟集, 泰戈尔, 1916). Lyrics and Music by PU Shu (朴树). "In this life, we can not stay so long ..." Plus Song of the Surging Water - title song of the 2015 movie Wolf Totem 汪峰 沧浪之歌（《狼图腾》主题曲）. Sung by Wang Feng. Lyrics by WANG Feng (汪峰); music by Adam HUANG (HUANG Yong, 黄勇); with Alianuul (Morin Khuur solo) and NING FangLiang (violin solo). "I am broken, but I love flying ..." 鄧紫棋 G.E.M. - 存在_我是歌手第二季 (2014年1月10日) ‘Your Collar’, a haunting, romantic song from the imperial music of the Han Dynasty ... (Life is like a) Warm Spring with Blooming Flowers 春暖花开 (when I am with you) ... If you can, please support this site with a donation; it really does help us keep going ... Thank you from the BeijingBuzzz team !

Home alone some evening, in a thunderstorm ? Or,,, let's go there ... The roads are so muddy, No need to go about. Come rest with me, my love; Let's blow the candles out. In the morning, we shall fly once more; Explore a distant shore. By understanding oneself, one can better connect with the world ... Bonus film ... Each night, the stars shine ... why not dance ?

A trek along the beautiful 'wild wall' near BeiJing ...

The Ming Tombs are a collection of mausoleums built by emperors of the Ming dynasty. They lie within the ChangPing District of BeiJing Municipality, 40 kilometers (25 miles) north-northwest of Beijing city center. The site was chosen based on the principles of Feng Shui by the third Ming emperor, YongLe. Construction began after completion of the Imperial Palace (Forbidden City) in 1420. Subsequent emperors placed their tombs in the same valley; 13 in total. The siting of the Ming dynasty imperial tombs was carefully chosen according to Feng Shui principles. A key guide is that bad spirits and cold winds from the north must be deflected; therefore, an arc-shaped valley area at the foot of the JunDu Mountains was selected. This 40 square kilometer area, enclosed by mountains in a pristine, quiet valley with dark earth and tranquil water became the necropolis of the Ming dynasty. A 7 kilometer (4 mile) path named the Spirit Way, or Sacred Way, leads into the complex, lined with statues of guardian animals and officials, with a front memorial gate consisting of three arches called the Great Red Gate; constructed in 1540, it is one of the biggest stone archways in China. Further in, lies the ShenGong ShengDe Stele Pavilion with a 50 tonne stone statue of BiXi carrying a memorial tablet. Four white marble HuaBiao (pillars of glory) are positioned at each corner of the pavilion; at the top of each is a mythical beast. Then come two pillars on each side of the path, whose surfaces are carved with a cloud design, and tops are shaped like a cylinder; these are of a traditional design and were originally beacons to guide the soul of the deceased, The path leads to 18 pairs of stone statues of mythical animals, which are all sculpted from single blocks; these are all larger than life size. After, the path leads to a three-arched gate known as the Dragon and Phoenix Gate. Two of the mausoleums are open to visitors, but it is the beauty of the valley, with orchards, and the sheer scale of the area used for the tombs, that make this a nice day out in the countryside.

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