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Have You Seen the Unique Xian Play?

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Xian is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China because there are many dynasties lived there for centuries. It is the other important city for China business development that supports the economic revival of interior China. If someday you decide to visit Xian, you have to shop around, looking the best part of this city. You can see the art district to find the artistic items and also textile! Yeah, in particular district of Xian, there are so many textile factories founded in 1950’s.

Are you curious about the tourism destination? Hope that you satisfied with the sites mentioned here. City Wall of Xian is so luxurious with all the sculpture and tablets, showing the mighty tang Dynasty. The Bell Tower and Drum Tower is suitable for your research of music. The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda has been established since 1,000 years ago. If you want to take a little time to find enlightening, it is the perfect decision to visit Xian. The Famen Temple, Wolong temple, Xingjiao Temple, and Xi Ming Temple are also options for you to go to.

They have so many performances. For drama, they have Qinqiang, the oldest Chinese opera. It is usually played in Shanxi Province. The play is focused in acting, unique make-up, traditional costumes, and strong characters of voice.

 

Last Updated on Thursday, 08 October 2009 08:23
 

Pray for Enlightening in Tibet

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After very long negotiation about the area, Tibet finally Tibet becomes a part of China. Tibetean people are divided into two groups of ethnic, Monpas and Lhobas. Some of them are recognized as Han people. Tibet is the highest region on earth with the height 16,000 ft! You can enjoy the view from upside there people as long as you are not suffered from Claustrophobia. That is why it is called with the Roof of the World.

Visit the Potala palace which is so popular because it is Dalai Lama residence. It is declared as a World Heritage Site. The music of Tibet is typically similar with Indian music, Bhutan music, and Nepal music. Tibetean people play the music for special occasion, like religious ceremony. The classical Tibetean music is various in types, like they who created in Gelugpa school. The romantic one is created in Nyingmapa, Sakyapa, and Kagyupa school. The most popular music performance is Boudhanath. The urban lifestyle brings you to another performance called Nangma Dance.

When you are in Tibet, get prepared for so many fabulous festivals. They usually hold the festivals to worship Buddha for the most years. You can see the Tibetean New year festival, known as Losar. The Monlam Prayer festival is also interesting because of the beautiful and attractive Tibetean dancing and home-made food sharing.

 

Last Updated on Thursday, 08 October 2009 08:22
 

Modern Part in Ancient Culture

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Are you fond of Jackie Chan, Chow Yun Fat, or even Bruce Lee? They are all from Hong Kong cinema. Hong Kong has interesting destinations as much as the actor they produce. It is very notable as a town that never sleeps. The people are so global and broad-minded. There are lots of cultural heritages inside it since it was a collision between east and west. What can you find in Hong Kong? Let’s see here!

Hong Kong is the territory part of China. It has a unique custom where modern and traditional cultures put altogether. Besides the skyscrapers that reach the surface of the sky, they also have the cultural facility buildings. You can see the Hong Kong heritage Museum, performing art, culture, and history. Take a look for some features here, like New Territories Heritage Hall, children’s Discovery Gallery, Museum of Art, Chao Shaoan Gallery, and all.

See also beautiful paintings, sculpture, and calligraphy in the national museum art, Hong Kong Museum of Art. It displays not only the local art, but also the international one. Hong Kong has been influenced in music by other countries. They have what is called Cantoopop which is very popular in youth.

Last Updated on Thursday, 08 October 2009 08:22
 

Give Your Time for Chengdu Teahouses

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If China is the house of many people with various culture and ethnics, then Chengdu is the house of tea with wide variety of tea. Chengdu is laid in southwest of Republic of Cina. This is the capital of Sichuan province and the most important economic center. Chengdu is well-known as the Land of Abundance. People named it so because of the abundance of Chengdu Plain. Nowadays, it still has the abundance of finance since many tourists consider going to this place to enjoy the genuine taste of tea.

In Chengdu, teahouse is just same as Coffeeshop in other countries. Most people call it with Chalou. The people always spend lots of time there, laid-back and chat casually. If you go to Chengdu, you will find that this is the alternative to calm yourself and take a breath for several times while you are enjoying the sound of traditional instruments played in a harmony. Teahouses not just serve you with various tea,like oolong, blac, or green tea, but also traditional food,like dim sum.

The people in Chengdu always speak with Sichuanese, a language they have. The people are so nice and polite but it is better for you to take a local guide to translate your language into theirs. The cold weather will be covered y eating spicy and hot food in Chengdu. All dishes in Chengdu is really spicy. The most popular one is Grandma’s Tofu.

 

Last Updated on Thursday, 08 October 2009 08:21
 

Reach the Skyline of Shanghai

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When you visit China, there is something wrong if you do not visit Shanghai. Do not spare your little time to go to this largest metropolitan city in the world, and you will miss it! Shanghai is a multicultural city with multicultural people because of the historical cooperation between east and west. The development of finance and business made this town become a primary cargo port.

Since there have been many foreigners visiting this town, either for business or vacation, Shanghai local government set up many attractive tourism places. The Bund will show how the fund flows in every day. Thousands building have been lined in HuangPu Rivers, ready to make money as well as their business organized. The City God Temple or is also known as Chenghuang Miao built to protect China spiritually below the believed god.

Pudong, including the Oriental Pearl Tower, will give you a new experience of Shanghai Financial Center. The skyline is so incredible with so many high buildings. The Oriental Pearl Tower offers you the beauty and the unique of Shanghai. This TV tower is the third tallest tower in the world. The extensive transportation system, very well organized business, and industrious people makes it to be the fastest growing major economy.

 

Last Updated on Thursday, 08 October 2009 08:20
 

Let Guang Xi’s Rivers Flows Your Mind

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For spectacular view of rivers lining in China, you had better check this out: Guang Xi. Guang Xi is a city located in southern China. It has beautiful natural view because of mountainous terrain and flowing rivers. The most visited tourism place in Guang Xi is guilin that is famous as a town with Lijiang Rivers inside of it. Walk along the river and find the historical place, Jingjiang Princess City, where the princess used to live in. Yangshuo River is lining in the side of Guang Xi. There are many backpackers want to enjoy the adventure of walking across it. Do you want to be far away from the modern life? Get along with Guang Xi natives, such as the Zuang and Dong! There are 56 ethnics in Zuang with the ability to make a font of Chinese traditional letters. Dong people consists the same number with Zuang. They have unique abilities of carpentry and sculpting. Because of so many ethnics lived in Guang Xi, this city is famous with ethno-lingual city. The people have the language that is slightly different in accent with Chinese people generally.

Give a place for the emptiness, give a place for relaxation. It is the main purpose of having vacation in Guang Xi. If you miss the fresh air, the flying bird, with all natural view, your vacation will be perfect by visiting Guang Xi.

 

Last Updated on Thursday, 08 October 2009 08:21
 
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