2013年5月28日星期二

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.

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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.

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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.

2013年5月20日星期一

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.

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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.

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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.

2013年5月6日星期一

The temples of Angkor are some of the two greatest ancient temples within Southeast Asia

The temples of Angkor are some of the two greatest ancient temples within Southeast Asia, the other being Myanmar’s Bagan Temple complex. The complex encompasses the remains of several Khmer capitals spanning the 9th to 15th centuries. Constructed between 802 AD and 1220 AD, Angkor Thom and the surrounding Angkor temples represent one of the most magnificent prevailing architectural masterpieces known to man. The region is believed to have been chosen for its beneficial agricultural and military position. Interestingly, the primary temples were discovered to have emulated the Draco constellations existing in 10,500 BC during the spring equinox.
Zhou Daguan the Chinese emissary, who provided the only first-hand account o f the Khmer, described the splendor of Angkor Thom. Cambodia attractions

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At the center of the Kingdom rises a Golden tower Bayon flanked by more than twenty lesser towers and several hundred stone chambers. On the eastern side is a golden bridge guarded by two lions of gold, one on each side, with eight golden Buddhas spaced along the stone chambers. North of the Golden Tower of Bronze [Baphuon], higher even than the Golden tower. a truly astonishing spectacle. With more than ten chambers at its base. A quarter of a mile further north is the residence of the King rising above his private apartments is another tower of gold, These are the monuments which have caused merchants from overseas to speak so often of "Cambodia the rich and noble "

2013年4月29日星期一

The Longmen caves stretch for about 1 km so be prepared to walk

  The Longmen Caves are open to the public for the price of 120 RMB (~17$), and indeed the experience is worth it. The caves stretch for about 1 km so be prepared to walk. Excellent caves to visit include the Bingyang caves. These three caves were some of the earliest to be developed in the Grottoes, and were built by the Northern Wei Dynasty from 500 to 523 AD.Vietnam tour

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  It was not until 626 that the third phase began, during the height of the Tang dynasty, when Chinese Buddhism had begun to flourish again. This was once again a period of intensive cutting of grottoes; it was the highpoint artistically of Longmen, especially during the reigns of Emperor Gaozang and Empress Wuzetian, who lived permanently at Luoyang. The group of giant statues in Fengxiansi Cave is most fully representative of this phase of Chinese art at Longmen; they are generally acknowledged to be artistic masterpieces of truly global significance.
  The final phase, from 755 to 1127, during the later Tang through to the Northern Song dynasty, saw a steep decline in the carving of grottoes at Longmen. This began with the capture of Luoyang in the mid-8th century during a rebellion, an event from which the area never recovered. It was the outbreak of warfare during the Jin and Yuan dynasties that brought grotto carving to an end.

2013年4月17日星期三

Prince Gong’s Mansion is the best preserved mansion in China

  Prince Gong’s Mansion is the best preserved mansion in China, including the mansion and the park. Prince Gong’s Mansion covers an area of 61,120 square meters and has more than 30 buildings. Specifically, the mansion takes an area of 32,260 square meters and the park occupies the construction area of 28,860 square meters. It is 330 meters long and 180 meters wide.

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  The main building on the East Road is the opera stage. It is a large building which covers an area of over 6895 square meters. It is where the owner of the mansion and his selected guests would watch Peking Opera during festivals and weddings.
  This theater is lofty and spacious, with subtle lighting, and on its walls Chinese wisteria and green leaves are painted, giving the audience the feeling they are sitting beneath trellises. The floor is paved in pseudo-gold brick, and the seats consist of old-fashioned wooden armchairs furnished with square tables. The performers and the audience are in close proximity, so there is no need for audio amplifying equipment. Here, people can enjoy kunqu, Peking Opera and imperial music, a unique experience full of Qing historical significance.

2013年4月8日星期一

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.

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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.

2013年3月24日星期日

Baiyun Mountain is actually a park with natural hills and waters

  Baiyun Shan, Baiyun Mountain, or Mount Baiyun is a mountain near Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province in China officially part of the Baiyunshan Resort along with Luhu Park, Yuntai Garden, Mingchungu Scenic Area, Monxinling Scenic Area, Mingzhulou Scenic Area, Yunxi Ecological Park, and Baiyun Sculpture Park.

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  The mountain is actually a park with natural hills and waters. Really an ideal sightseeing place and summer resorts. So far six sightseeing zones have been developed: Mingzhu Tower, Moxing Ridge, Santai Ridge, Mingchun Valley, Fei'e Ridge and Luhu Lake. Apart from the existing scenes Moxing Ridge, Looking afar in the morning from White Cloud Mountain, Looking afar in the evening from White Cloud Mountain, the First Peak under the Southern Sky, Wind Soughing in the Pines on White Cloud Mountain, Village Hostel, Songtao Villa, Mingzhu Tower, Luming Restaurant and White Cloud Immortal's House, there have been added for the past ten-odd years such scenic spots as White Cloud Cableway, Mingchun Valley - the largest birdcage in Asia, the Forest of Steles in Guangzhou, Nengren Temple, a golf course, Xinghai Garden, Yuntai Garden, the Sculpture Park and White Cloud Chute.

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  The Luhu Lake, also known as the Jinye Lake, is located at the southern foot of the Baiyun Mountain. It's one of the four largest man-made lakes in Guangzhou. The park, located snugly between the mountain and the lake, contains various curved bridges, pavilions and historic buildings. It's an ideal place to view the sunrise and sunset and the sparkling nightscape of the Lu Lake. The Xian Xinghai Memorial Garden and Jufang Garden by the lake are immensely popular among local residents and tourists alike.