Tibetan Life During the Dalai Lama’s reign

SiChuan Province Tour, China This itinerary covers a diverse range of experiences in SiChuan Province, including city exploration, natural wonders, and cultural immersion. Week 1: Chengdu and Surroundings Explore the vibrant city of Chengdu, visit Tianfu Square, and experience local cuisine at Jinli Ancient Street. Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see adorable pandas in their natural habitat. Take a day trip to the Leshan Giant Buddha, the world's largest stone Buddha statue, and explore the surrounding area. Visit the Wuhou Shrine and Jinsha Site Museum to learn about the history of the region. Week 2: Jiuzhaigou Valley and Huanglong Travel to Jiuzhaigou Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning turquoise lakes, waterfalls, and forests. Explore the scenic beauty of Jiuzhaigou National Park, including stops at Shuzheng Valley, Rize Valley, and Zechawa Valley. Visit Huanglong National Scenic Reserve, famous for its colorful pools, snow-capped peaks, and ancient temples. Enjoy hiking opportunities in both Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong, taking in the natural splendor of the region. Week 3: Mount Emei and Leshan Travel to Mount Emei, one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China, and explore its scenic beauty and religious sites. Hike to the Golden Summit of Mount Emei to see the sunrise and visit the Huazang Temple and Giant Buddha Statue. Explore the ancient town of Leshan and visit the Lingyun Temple before taking a boat ride to see the Giant Buddha from below. Take a relaxing stroll along the riverside and enjoy local cuisine in Leshan. Week 4: Western Sichuan and Tibetan Culture Travel to Western Sichuan to explore the stunning landscapes of the Tibetan Plateau. Visit the town of Tagong and its famous Tagong Monastery, surrounded by picturesque grasslands and snow-capped mountains. Explore the town of Litang and visit the Litang Monastery, one of the largest and most important Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in Sichuan. Experience the unique Tibetan culture and hospitality in the region, including traditional dances, music, and cuisine.

YuYuan Garden, NanJing Road, the Bund and PuDong.

Based around a large lake with a perimeter of 15 kilometers. In JiangSu province.

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A film by the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) ... Shanghai is one of the world's great cities. Its night skyline boasts thousands of colorful high rises, revealing the modern face of China—one of sophistication, big business, vibrant art and culture, and fine cuisine. At night, it becomes a spectacular cacophony of 60-story neon canvases where high-tech graphic artists try to outdo each other with dazzling displays. Armani, Sony-Erickson, Starbucks, Canon, Ikea, Dell, IBM, Hitachi, and Toshiba are just some of the businesses competing with gargantuan high definition plasma screens. They serve as a constant reminder and visual testimony of Shanghai's startling transformation from heavy industry to services, logistics, and high technology. Since market restrictions were lifted, ShangHai has embraced the forces of business and design, shaping a fresh, new city that is sophisticated and innovative, defying the stereotypical notions of China.

At the foot of the Western Hills in west BeiJing lies the large and beautiful Botanical Gardens ... Also well worth a visit is the nearby XiangShan Park, which is actually on the slopes of the Western Hills, with many scenic spots and quite a climb !

Provincial capital of HeNan province. Fit for life ...

Geopolitics and economics (plus neo-liberalism, World Bank, IMF, ...) - finance capitalism over industrial capitalism - human rights turned into commodities - why the West seeks to keep all others poor - professor Michael Hudson lays it out ... Meanwhile ...

In 2016, 100 students from low-income Lincoln high school, Tacoma, Washington State, embarked on a journey of a lifetime, following a personal invitation by president Xi JinPing. Travel expands one's horizons, and creates the real understanding ... Bonus film - Chinese president Xi JinPing's trip to Lincoln high school in 2015 ...