The Dianchi Lake Scenic Area is located in the southwest part of Kunming City

The Dianchi Lake Scenic Area is located in the southwest part of Kunming City. Dianchi Lake is, beyond question, the center of the resort. There are numerous attractions along the lake captivating tourists. Among these are the Yunnan Ethnic Villages, Grand View Park (Daguan Park), White Fish Park (Baiyukou Park), Haigeng Bank, Kwan-yin Hill, Western Hills Forest Park, temples and pagodas. Towns, big or small near the lake provide visitors with an opportunity to experience customs of the local people.

 
The lake is about 25 miles (40 km) from north to south, 8 miles (13 km) wide, and 25 feet (8 metres) deep. The mountains rise steeply from the eastern and western shores, but to the north is an extensive alluvial plain, which has been intensively irrigated since the Yuan (Mongol) dynasty (1279–1368) and the early part of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). Before that time the region was under Chinese influence only for limited periods of time. The area was settled by sedentary agricultural peoples as early as the 2nd century bc. It was successively the centre of the independent state of Dian, which became tributary to the Han dynasty (206 bc–ad 220) after 109 bc, and of the states of Nanchao (8th–10th century), Dali (10th–13th century), and Houli (11th–13th century). Welcome to China, Chinatourguide.com is pleasure to provide service for your China tours, We also provide Thailand tour packages or Cambodia tour packages.

In order to preserve the environment of Dian Lake, the Kunming city government enstated the “Dian Lake Protection Act” in 1998. The objective was to improve water quality and reduce pollution. This act was modified and re-enstated in 20134. According to the new terms, the government regulates the sewage discharge and also is responsible for setting up a special fund to administer the ecological compensation. The purpose is not only to reduce water pollution in Dian Lake, but also to restore its original natural appearance.

Barkhor Street is a quadrangle-shaped bustling bazaar surround Jokhang Temple

Located in the downtown area of the old Lhasa city, Barkhor Street is a quadrangle-shaped bustling bazaar surround Jokhang Temple.  The street dates back to the year 647, and Jokhang Temple was built by order of Tibet’s first king, Songtsen Gampo.  In order to supervise the slaves, Songtsen Gampo and his ministers moved to Barkhor Street and residing in the area surrounding Jokhang Temple.  Gradually, more and more Buddhist pilgrims came in order to pray and, as a result, Barkhor Street came into being. Numerous Tibetan Buddhists pilgrimages make their way here, holding prayer wheels and chanting prayers and prostrating themselves clockwise around the street at the end of their journey to the sacred Jokhang Temple. Chinatourguide is pleased to offer great service in your China Tours.

 
The grand scale of Jokhang Temple, which is said to be built by Songtsen Gampo, immediately drew millions of pilgrimages from the area. Those pilgrimages walked a path around the temple and that path is the original Barkhor Street. Now you can still see many pilgrimages walk clockwisely in the street, holding the prayer wheels. They can walk from morning till the night. Some of them move forward body-lengths by body-lengths. Some are only teenagers. Some have traveled thousands of miles before they get to the temple. All they do is to testify their piety to their beliefs, and from their acts, tourists can directly feel the strength of religion.

To sum up, Barkhor Street is a place full of religious atmosphere and a world of exotic articles. If you have been attracted by it, you should go there. Believe your eyes, and you will get a lot of surprise there.

Potala Palace is actually an architecture group situated on an extremely high mountain

Potala Palace, situated in the west part of Lhasa, is actually an architecture group situated on an extremely high mountain in the northwest of Lhasa, consisting of temples, palaces, dormitories and office areas. Except the name Potala Palace, some Tibetans also call this mysterious architecture the 2nd Putuo Moutain, because they believe that this place is also for divinities who would always bless them. The reasons of why people built the Potala Palace vary. Some say the Songain Gambo built it to enhance his political power, by preventing enemies from outside. Others say Songzain Gambo, the King of Tubo, in order to marry the princess of Tang Dynasty, declared the start of this miracle. After the restoration 10 17th century, the Potala Palace became the White House in Tibet of every Dalai Lama and the the political center as well. It is of Tibetan characteristics, leaning against the huge mountain. The Potala Palace has earned the name “heaven of arts”, for numerous invaluable treasures are collected within. The State Council of the people's Republic of China announced that the Potala Palace had been chosen to be one of the national cultural relic protection units in 1961. In 1994, it was listed as one of the World’s Culture Heritages by UNESCO. Interesting in Potala Palace Tour? HRC is pleased to offer great service to build a unique China tour for you.

 
Built at an altitude of 3,700 m (12,100 ft), on the side of Marpo Ri ('Red Mountain') in the center of Lhasa Valley, the Potala Palace, with its vast inward-sloping walls broken only in the upper parts by straight rows of many windows, and its flat roofs at various levels, is not unlike a fortress in appearance. At the south base of the rock is a large space enclosed by walls and gates, with great porticos on the inner side. A series of tolerably easy staircases, broken by intervals of gentle ascent, leads to the summit of the rock. The whole width of this is occupied by the palace.

The Potala Palace is an immense structure, its interior space being in excess of 130,000 square meters. Fulfilling numerous functions, the Potala was first and foremost the residence of the Dalai Lama and his large staff. In addition, it was the seat of Tibetan government, where all ceremonies of state were held; it housed a school for religious training of monks and administrators; and it was one of Tibet's major pilgrimage destinations because of the tombs of past Dalai Lamas. Within the White Palace are two small chapels, the Phakpa Lhakhang and the Chogyal Drubphuk; dating from the seventh century, these chapels are the oldest surviving structures on the hill and also the most sacred. The Potala's most venerated statue, the Arya Lokeshvara, is housed inside the Phapka Lhakhang, and it draws thousands of Tibetan pilgrims each day.

Namjagbarwa Peak is reputed to be Paradise in the Clouds

Namjagbarwa Peak, located in Nyingchi Prefecture of Tibet Autonomous Region, is reputed to be Paradise in the Clouds. The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Himalayas have been hailed as humankind's last land of mystery.

 
The word “Namjagbarwa” has several meanings in the Tibetan language, among which the most acknowledged is “the spear piercing into the sky”. Folklore suggests the mountaintop is where the gods get together, and the cloud around is smoke rising from the fragrant branches they burn. As a result, residents in the canyon deeply revere the lofty mountain.

It spans from the tropical zone to the frigid zone. The southern slope of Namjagbarwa Peak, with an elevation lower than 1100 meters, enjoys a warm and rainy climate. The evergreen rainforest composed of kapur, shorea assamica and some other plants is located at the lower slop with an elevation under 500 meters. Various typical tropical plants grow in the dark and humid tropical rainforest, such as the sugar palm and some other rattan plants.

The whole Zhada County is densely covered by peculiar and mystic physiognomy

  The whole Zhada County is densely covered by this peculiar and mystic physiognomy. During the Xiangxiong and Guge Kingdom period, people made use of this natural resource to build caves to live in. Now, an old building group of more than 400 caves build by Tibetan ancestors  are discovered in the clay forest. Welcome to Zhada County in your China tours travel.

 
  The earthen forests is 255 kilometers away from Shiquanhe and it may take few hours to get there. A trip to there may take you three or four days with a daily cost of 800 yuan if you hire a car. The earthen forests is not far from Zanda County  and you can simply walk there.
  Zarqawi not in this piece of forest soil on the edge, like the south side of the valley-chuen. Sunset after midnight, Jiliao villages Yise communion with the earth, as if the world Gengu of such shows as calm. However, since about 1100, the same golden YU, in the stands is strong at the Gugewangguo the brilliant palaces and grand temple. Tui residues from the existing sites can imagine, when the weather Shing, the scene is huge, so far from having immediate comparable.

Zarqawi not, from a towering unknown to the capital of the small village of the Evolution of the names, the number of people in the world laments the good fortune Gong Lin soil after Youtan a lot of changes in the world.

Rongbuk Monastery is located in the Shigatse Region

Rongbuk Monastery is located in the Shigatse Region, southwest of the mysterious Tibet Autonomous Region, and to the north of the oblate Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world. Seen from here, Mt. Everest appears like a lofty pyramid surrounded by mountains that touch the sky. On sunny days, a pile of thick clouds, just like a white flag floats lightly above the peak, which is known to be the miracle of 'The Highest Flag Cloud in the World'. Nowadays, with the golden travel boom to Mt. Everest, Rongbuk Monastery is gradually becoming a highlight for the tourists in its own right.

Rongbuk Monastery was built by a local lama in about 1899. The altitude is 5, 000 m. (16, 404.2 ft.) more or less, which is the highest among all the temples in the world. It is a five-tier building, but only 2 floors are in use now. In the frontispiece of the main hall, were sacrificed the statues of Sakyamuni and Geru Rinpoche. And the mural paintings inside are especially worthy of appreciation.

Climbers must pass through Rongbuk in order to reach the highest peak of Mt. Qomolangma via the North Face. It has been described as having some of the most dramatic views in the world, presenting a panorama of the Shishapangma, Mt. Qomolangma, Cho Oyu, and Gyachung Kang peaks to visitors.
In previous times, the monastery became very active with the teachings at certain times of the year. It was, and is, the destination of special Buddhist pilgrimages where annual ceremonies are held for spectators coming from as far as Nepal and Mongolia. These ceremonies were shared with the satellite monasteries across the Himalaya also founded by the Rongbuk Lama.

Tibet personal travel, go is a pilgrimage road

Mention Tibet, will think of the roof of the world, think of think of Mount Qomolangma, Tanggula, think of Potala Palace, think of Himalaya. Yes, Tibet is really an amazing place, decryption Tibet cipher, a place of pilgrimage to Himalaya. Tibet, located on the Tibetan Plateau, north of Xinjiang, Yunnan along the south, west of Nepal, east of Sichuan, it is content Hua Tianbao of. When a person backpacking to travel time, whether can you think of Tibet, think of snow, act on it. Tibet personal travel, go is a pilgrimage road.

Tibet, is indeed a has many fun place to go where. If you are a person go to tour, Tibet tour route, there are a few is a more classic. For example, to travel to Nam Co, Nam Co is very famous in the Tibetan Plateau Salt Lake, but also the holy land of Tibetan buddhism. The blue wave, quiet and solemn, purify our hearts, let us return to the quiet excellent choice, because in this scene before, we can not still lives hard.
Finish Festival is to understand Tibet faith, belief custom of Tibet Buddhism, not too many people familiar with the Bon religion, there is Islam and catholicism. Because of these beliefs for the sake of the Tibetan people’s living custom also cause a few effects, this affects Tibet’s worship is white, and the bull worship, are seen in Tibet.

 
Said the above, then you should say something about Tibet apparel related content. Tibet region is vast, geographical environment is different, resulting in various regions have different costumes. Tibetan clothing to Tibetan robes, in addition the Tibetans also like the cap, hat of many types, there is a unique to Tibetan Tibetan boots. Tibetan jewelry is also very complete, in the jewelry there are a lot of implication. Here, little of course not Tibetan hada, it is also an important decorations, Tibet is also one of the most common etiquette supplies, they use and expression of visitors blessing, respect, friendship, sincere and so on.
“that is to say Tibet’s entertainment culture, in Tibet the most traditional entertainment project should be wrestling, horse of course is also indispensable entertainment. There is a tradition in Tibet housing should be the tent, in the farming area and town is the most common in the blockhouse.

The Temple of Literature is dedicated to the Chinese philosopher Confucius

  One of the oldest sights in Hanoi is the Temple of Literature, called Van Mieu in Vietnamese. The "temple" was founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, and is dedicated to the Chinese philosopher Confucius. Six years later, Vietnam's first university was founded here to teach the children of royalty and aristocracy (generally called mandarins). In 1484, another Emperor Le Thanh Tong had stele erected in one of the courtyards to record the statistics and achievements of those who received doctorates from the university. The school continued until its functions were transferred by Emperor Gia Long to the new capital at Hue in 1802.

The Temple of Literature, dedicated to Confucius, was founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong. In 1076, Vietnam's first university was established here to educate Vietnam's administrative and warriors class. Parts of the university date from this earlier time period although the large complex has undergone many changes over the centuries. But recent archaeological study indicates that the architecture of this site belongs primarily to the Ly (1010-1225) and Tran (1225-1400) Dynasties. The complex is in a tranquil park-like site in the heart of central Hanoi.
   In the courtyards of the Temple of Literature in Hanoi today remained 82 of the 116 steles with the name of all those excellent students. The steles are placed on a stone tortoise (tortoise is the symbol of longevity in the Vietnamese culture). It is a tradition and omen of good luck, touch the head of all turtles, that is the reason why the conservation status of some of these turtles is not very good. The steles dated the first examination by the year 1442, and the last in 1779.

Gangrenboqi is the official holy mountain of the world

  Gangrenboqi is the official holy mountain of the world, at the same time being Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, native Bon religion in Tibet, as well as ancient Jainism recognized as Center of the world. Post renboqi is not the highest mountain in the area, but only under its Summit is covered with snow in the sun shines shines with exotic light, claiming the man and his eyes. Plus the special-shaped, and the surrounding peaks of very different, so that people have to like is full of religious piety and amazing. Gangrenbo line, is located 81.3 °, 31 ° North latitude 6,638 meters above sea level (the other said 6,714 meters above sea level), is the highest peak of Mount Kailash. Kailas the shape of pyramids (Tibetans as “stone hand”), the walls are symmetrical. By looking to the South can be found the famous sign: vertically down from the Summit of the big tank and a transverse rock formation consisting of Buddhism (Buddhist symbol of spiritual strength, meaning Dharma forever, represents propitious and protects. Kailas was often white cloud.

 
  This Mountain is considered holy by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. In ancient texts, it is referred to as the center of the world. The reason can be understood from the geographical significance of it's place: within 30 miles radius, are the sources of mighty rivers Indus (north called "Sindhu" in India), Sutlej (in west), Brahmaputra (Yarlung Tsang-po in east), and Karnali (largest tributary to the Ganges in south).

  How long have people been coming to this sacred mountain? The answers are lost in antiquity, before the dawn of Hinduism, Jainism or Buddhism. The cosmologies and origin myths of each of these religions speak of Kailash as the mythical Mt. Meru, the Axis Mundi, the center and birth place of the entire world. The mountain was already legendary before the great Hindu epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, were written. Indeed, Kailash is so deeply embedded in the myths of ancient Asia that it was perhaps a sacred place of another era, another civilization, now long gone and forgotten.

Lake Manasarovar in western Tibet is the highest freshwater lake in the world

  Lake Manasarovar lies at 4,590 metres (15,060 ft) above mean sea level, a relatively high elevation for a large freshwater lake on the mostly saline lake-studded Tibetan Plateau. Despite claims to the contrary, there are hundreds of higher freshwater lakes in the world, including a larger and higher freshwater lake at 4,941 metres (16,211 ft) above sea level and 495 km2 in size, Angpa Tso (East Chihpuchang Hu), further east on the Tibetan Plateau at 33-24N 90-17E. The largest freshwater lake of its size (290 km2) over 5000 meters elevation is Pumoyong Tso (Pumuoyong Tso), also on the Tibetan Plateau, at 28-34N 90-24E and 5,018 metres (16,463 ft) elevation. Tourist like it in China Tours.

 
  At 15,000 feet above sea level, Lake Manasarovar in western Tibet is the highest freshwater lake in the world. In mid afternoon it's exceedingly bright and there are no trees, so the only way to escape the sun is by closing your eyes, and even then you can still see. The name, Manasarovar, means Consciousness Lake, as Hindus believe it to be a manifestation of the mind of Brahma, the creator of the universe.

  Manasarovar is said to be the world's highest freshwater lake. It lies on the high west Tibetan plateau, between the massif of Mt. Gurla Mandhata (7,694m/25,300ft) and the many-named range which runs, for some 1,000km, parallel to the Himalayas, sacred Mt Kailash presiding in full pomp at its heart some 40 km to the north. It is separated by a strip of low hills from Rakshas Tal, the Demon Lake, it's cosmological opposite.

Impression Liu Sanjie is a musical Evening show

  Impression Liu Sanjie is a musical Evening show, actually perCreated on the Li River in Yangshuo. The cast are local Zhuang minority villagers and bamboo-raft-men, and it is one of the creations of famous Chinese Director Zhang Yimou.

  The performance is divided into 7 chapters including the preface and epilogue. At the beginning, the lights are all turned off and the image of Sanjie Show ups indistinctly in the sky with beautiful songs 'Sing the folk songs, here I am singing and there you are echoing...'. As the lights come up, the twelve hills Show up in Top of the audients; and a Little Angling boat is rowed from the hills. This is the Preface - the Legend of Hills and Rivers.More information about China Tour in chinatourguide.com.
  The first chapter is the Red Impression: Folk Songs. On the water, many fishermen are rowing their bamboo rafts in a column. Either standing or squatting, they hang the large red silk in the sky and or upon the water. This red picture symbolizes the enthusiasm and pIncreases the labors of the local people.
  The second chapter is the Green Impression: Garden. The color green symbolizes Dynamics as Properly as the vitality. Among the green hills and rivers, the smoke from cooking fires curls upward; herders are On the way Residence with their cattle under the gleam of the sunset. The Females, washing clothes beside the water are waiting for their husbands who are rowing the Angling rafts back Residence. This chapter reveals the peaceful and Content life of the local people.
The third chapter is the Golden Impression: Fishing Lights. Hundreds of bamboo rafts with golden Angling lights are spreading all More than the river. The rafts, gently rocking make the golden Angling lights dance upon the waters, the straw Rainfall capes, the frolic cormorants and the hills construct a perfect picture describing the simple existence of the people around the Li River.

  The fourth chapter is the Blue Impression: Love Songs. Under the deep blue sky, and on the dark blue water, the performer of Sanjie is singing classical Adore songs. Then, a crescent-shaped boat with a charming fairy dancing in is flying onto the surface of the water. A group of pretty and young girls, dressed in red or white are bathing around the boat. In this blue world, these beautiful girls seem to become the notes of Sanjie's Adore songs.
  Impression on Sanjie LiuThe last chapter is the Silvery Impression: Performance Grand Ceremony. As the 'Wonder of Lijiang Culture', this scenery reflects the traditional ceremony in Sanjie's ResidenceCity according to the legend. Over 200 Zhuang girls form a Prolonged column Throughout the bridge More than the Li River. Their silver dresses make the river shimmer in a mysterious manner.

Nyingchi has been compared to a heaven around the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau

  Nyingchi, having a total area of 117,000 square km along with a population of much more than 140,000, has 7 counties below its jurisdiction: Nyingchi, Mainling, Gongbo'gyamda, Medog, Bome, Zaya and Nang. With its green mountain slopes, snow-capped peaks and crystal-clear rivers, Nyingchi has been compared to a heaven around the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau.

  The Huge Cypress Nature Reserve in Bayi Town, about 40 kilometers west of Nyingchi County, is a complete forest of massive cypress trees. Among these cypress trees, there's one which is 46 meters tall, 18 meters thick, about two,000-2,500 years old and respected as sacred by the local people.
  The giant cypress, also called the Yarlung Zangbo cypress, is really a species peculiar to Tibet. This giant cypress forest records a all-natural history of several thousand years and is extremely valuable in the studies of plants, climate, geographical and geological circumstances, hydrology, air pollution and human activities throughout the previous millennia.