The Thirteen Tombs of the Ming Dynasty is the resting place for 13 of the 16 Ming emperors. The Ming Tombs (Shisan Ling) are China's finest example of imperial tomb architecture. The site of the Ming Dynasty Imperial Tombs was carefully chosen according toFeng Shui(geomancy) principles. Acc...
Now it is the Landmark of Xian. Then we will go on to visit the Bell Tower, which is the best-preserved and best-known one among many. The Bell Tower was built in 1384. In early mornings of ancient times it had the mission of ringing the bell and giving the correct time to the ...
Many civilizations throughout history have erected enormous buildings and other structures to secure their place in both the present and posterity. Indeed,these landmarksare sometimes the only evidence left of past cultures - mute testaments to their greatness. Throughout the world,impressive monuments...
next to virtual reality (VR) devices and the 3D-printed sneaker soles and Buddha statues, are ready to dazzle participants at the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations (CDAC) with China's past and future.
History of Sirkip and Taizang Towers Known as the Sirkip and Taizang Towers, Chinese sources indicate they were built sometime between the 6th and 7th centuries AD. While the Taizang Tower still stands and is a protected landmark, the Sirkip Tower unfortunately collapsed and has now disappea...
Greece has ten national parks, which help to conserve the country’s natural and historic landmarks. Marine parks help protect the habitats of two of Europe’s most endangered sea creatures, the loggerhead turtle and the monk seal. The long coastline and clear waters make Greece an ideal loca...
(Bodhisattva Summit) Temple. Wutai Mountain is China's only holy mountain where both Chinese Buddhism and Tibetan Lamaism are practiced. And then visit Tayuan Temple, the most prominent landmark in Wutaishan and all pilgrims come through here to spin the prayers at its base for praying. Over...
No visit to Luang Prabang is complete without indulging in the local cuisine. The city’s culinary landscape is a delightful mix of traditional Lao dishes, French colonial influences, and fresh, local ingredients. Experience the flavors of Laos by trying staple dishes such ...
In the 19th century the Japanese craftsman Hisashige Tanaka, known as “Japan’s Edison”, created an array of extremely complex mechanical toys, some of which could serve tea, fire arrows drawn from a quiver, or even paint a Japanesekanjicharacter. The landmark textKarakuri Zui(Illustrated Ma...
rivers and deserts, Shanxi had avoided China’s most destructive wars for over 1,000 years. There had been spells of fabulous prosperity as late at the 19th century, when its merchants and bankers managed the financial life of the last dynasty, the Qing. But by the 1930...