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• Nihao Beautiful China Nihao Beautiful China

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    17 amazing days in China: Shanghai, Wuhan and Enshi which is the Grand Canyon of China

     

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• How to plan a Tibet trekking t How to plan a Tibet trekking tour

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    With the modernization of major cities of Tibet, travelers to Tibet cannot find original Tibetan taste. Many Tibetan people in cities live a modern life, wearing fashion clothes, using latest new mobiles. What you see is just out of your expectation. But making a Tibet trek to remote areas of Tibet, you will find the traditional Tibetan style. But you may ask how to plan a Tibet trekking tour? Just follow Tibettravel org, you will get a perfect answer.

     

    Where to Go

     

    The inaccessibility of many areas of Tibet offers lots of chance for travelers to do a trek in Tibet. Trekking from one holy site to another one or just around a sacred mount or lake in Tibet is the most popular trekking way in Tibet, for instance, trekking from Ganden Monastery to Samye Monastery or from Tsurphu Monastery to Yangpachen Monastery, or trekking around holy Mt. Kailash.

     

    Generally, Tibet trekking can be classified into Tibet pilgrimage trek, Tibet culture trekking and sightseeing trek, but most Tibet treks combine the three types together. During trekking in Tibet, you can visit sacred monasteries and other holy sites, view fabulous landscape of Tibet, drop a visit to a traditional Tibetan village, etc. 

     

    When to go 

     

    Tibet trekking is not feasible from December to March as the temperature goes very low and also the days become much shorter. During the snowfall not only the mountains are inaccessible but the highways that take you to the trail heads are blocked. Generally from April to October, the best time to travel to Tibet, is also great time to trekking in Tibet. Rain is not a problem for trekking in Tibet as it receives only little rain being in a rain shadow zone behind the Himalayas. Rather rainy season is the best time for trek, as the weather is mild and the ground in mountain valleys turn green and alpine flowers bloom in profusion.  

     

    Tibet Permits

     

    Depending on the area you hope to visit in Tibet, you may need as many as four different permits. Of course, Chinese visa is the first permit you should apply for. Then, Tibet Entry Permit issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau is a must for foreign travelers to travel to Tibet. Besides, Alien’s travel permit is required if you visit places outside Lhasa and military permit is needed for visiting militarily restricted areas of Tibet. These Tibet permits cannot cost you too much and are easy to get thanks for the new policy on Tibet travel permit 2013.   

     

    Equipment for Tibet trekking

     

    A trekking tour in Tibet is usually made at areas far away from main road and lack of tourist infrastructure, so you at least need a tent, a sleeping bag, and a stove to stay warm and well fed. All of these things can be purchased or rented in Lhasa, though quality may vary. White gas for western liquid fuel stoves is not available in Lhasa, though pressurized fuel canisters for canister stoves are found everywhere. Owners of multi-fuel stoves capable of burning regular unleaded will find gas stations in Lhasa. Ration 4-6 ounces of liquid fuel per person, per trekking day.

     

    Besides, warm clothing and a good pair of shoes are essential for a Tibet tour, and can be purchased in Lhasa, but the price is usually a little high at the tourist city. It is best to buy clothes and shoes in your hometown or big cities of mainland China. Waterproof, high-top hiking boots are better suited than ventilated low-top trekking shoes to the snow covered high mountain passes common on Tibetan trekking routes. Gaiters, knee high canvas leggings that attach to your boots, are extremely useful if snow gets above the ankle level.

     

    Food for trekking in Tibet

     

    Usually, there are no restaurants or shops on the trekking route. So you need to prepare food by yourself or hire a cook to prepare food for you. It is a good idea to bring enough food for your entire trekking tour. Though western style dehydrated "backpacker meals" are not available in Tibet, a wide variety of non-perishable foods at the local supermarkets makes it easy to eat well on your trek. Hot chocolate, dehydrated fruits, candy bars, and instant noodles make good staples. If your Tibet tour is long, it is best to hire a cook to cook food for you.  

     

    Drinking-water for Tibet trek

     

    Drinking large amounts of water is the most important key to beating the altitude. Tibet's backcountry is full of grazing yak, sheep, and goats so stream water must be treated before drinking. Lodine, chlorine, and mechanical filters are all good treatment options. Western filters cost a fortune in Lhasa, iodine isn't available anywhere in China or Tibet, and Chlorine tablets were in stock in limited quantities in Lhasa. Boiling water is effective, but Tibet's high altitude puts the boiling point lower. Bring water to a rolling boil for at least a minute before drinking.

     

    Water from locals is a good way to fill water bottles when passing through small villages. Though they may not have much if anything to offer in the way of food, every family keeps a large thermos of boiled water on hand. Just be sure you know what you're getting before pouring, or you may end up with a water bottle full of yak butter tea.

     

    Altitude Sickness

     

    Altitude and the related effects of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) should be taken seriously if you travel to Tibet. If ignored, AMS can progress into High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) or High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE), both of which can be fatal. Before starting your trekking tour in Tibet, you should give yourself a few days to acclimatize. During trekking, move slowly and try not to sleep at the day's highest elevation. Most importantly descend to lower elevation immediately if any of your companions seem to act drunk, complain of a headache that is not relieved by ibuprofen, or become nauseous and vomit. 

     

    Hiring a Pack Animal

     

    It is very hard to walk at high altitude with a heavy backpack. It is wise to hire a pack animal, usually a yak. Yaks can be rented in villages of almost any size, and can make a trek more enjoyable by taking weight off of your back. Yaks come with yak men to herd, handle, and feed them and some yak men can speak a little English. 

     

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• Saga Dawa Festival Tour, the T Saga Dawa Festival Tour, the Top Tibet Pilgrimage Tour 2013

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    If you are feeling lost in your life, make a spiritual tour to Tibet and find yourself, find your dream, find your life. A Saga Dawa Festival Tour, the top Tibet Pilgrimage Tour in 2013, is highly recommended. 

     

    In my high school, a friend told me that Lhasa was a must-visit place in his life and that it should be his last trip in his life. However, he travelled to Tibet after he was graduated from university for he felt lost in the competition of society. He said it was an amazing tour changing his life. When he saw how the devout Tibetan pilgrims kept faith to their belief no matter how hard it was, he realized that he must keep faith to his dream.

     

    It is best to travel to Tibet during Saga Dawa Festival which is the best time to observe Tibetan pilgrims. The Saga Dawa Festival is the most significant event of the year for Tibetan Buddhists as three of the most essential events in Buddha’s life (birth, enlightenment and passing into Parinirvana) took place on the full moon day of the 4th lunar month in Tibetan calendar.

     

    This month is regarded as the holiest time of the year. It is also known as ‘bum gyur dawa’ in Tibetan, meaning (the month which multiplies by 100000 whatever wholesome or unwholesome action is performed during this month has a 100000 times stronger effect than at other times). Therefore, thousands of Tibetans make a Lhasa tour to do ritual walks and ceremonies during the Saga Dawa Festival.

     

    During the whole month Buddhists have celebrations and pay homage for Buddha Shakyamuni. Most auspicious ceremonies are also held in Holy Mountain Kailash region in Tibet as it’s believed that on Saga Dawa day Buddha Shakyamuni is coming from the heaven to the top of Kailash and people get blessed. People put auspicious huge prayer flag known as Darpo Che performing religious ceremonies.

     

    The Saga Dawa Festival in 2013 will fall on May 25^th. Since there is lots of preparation work for a Tibet tour, it is time for you to get started now, applying for Chinese Visa and then Tibet Permits, booking air/train tickets, hotels, etc. 

     

    As too many travelers and pilgrims travel to Lhasa during the Saga Dawa Festival, the hotels and air/train tickets are in great demand. In addition, taking Tibet train to Lhasa is a popular way to Tibet. It usually takes two days to Lhasa from mainland China, so soft sleeper berth is at greatest demand. Early booking is highly recommended.

     

    As for the permits, if you just want to make a Lhasa tour, a Tibet entry permit is enough, but if you want to make a Kailash tour, Alien’s travel permit and military permit are also needed except the Tibet entry permit. Actually, it is not necessary to worry about the Tibet permits as the policy on Tibet travel permit 2013 makes it is quite easy for foreigners to get Tibet permits. 

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• Li River in Misty Rain Li River in Misty Rain

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    It is my second Li River trip. Last season I hiked along this River, and this season, since it was a light stormy, I select to do a Li Stream vacation. The Li Stream was so wonderful in the misty rainfall, just like a China artwork collection.

     

    Reminding Guilin my preferred identify here must be Li Stream. My first a chance to Li Stream, it was a warm day, the elegance full Li Stream created me so satisfied that I did not feel any tried during the climbing. This a chance to Li Stream, the elements is not so excellent, and it was a little stormy. I had thought that it was not a excellent day to do the Li Stream vacation, but I was incorrect. In the misty rainfall, the scenery of Li Stream had another different elegance, which was amazed me. 

     

    It did not stop pouring. Our vessel approved through the natural water and mountains, which liked that I stepped into a China artwork collection. Status on the outdoor patio, it was so wet outside, river twisting through mountains. The far away mountain, close water and local-style homes were so relaxing. Along the vacation, the rainfall and water, the expression of mountains in the water, mists and ripples, etc… all the moments, I sensed that maybe I am in my desire. 

     

    Slowly, our vessel approved though the collection. All the way in the collection, the amazing artwork created me do not want to get off the vessel. I observed that Li Stream is always elegance all season long. In sunlight, rainfall, snowfall, water, all the elements conditions, Li Stream has it different ladies that draws visitors from all over the world. 

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• The Flagstaff House Museum of The Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware

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    In a quiet nook of Hong Kong Park, toward the Admiralty gate, the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware is a curious find. The structure itself is a rarity. The oldest surviving colonial building in the city, built around 1845, served as the official residence of the Commander of British Forces until 1978. Its whitewashed two floors  with colonnaded porches, against a wall of lush greenery, make it popular with newlyweds as a photo backdrop.

     

    The permanent collection describes the cultivation of tea, the different brews, how it is processed(immediately dried or fermented first) and the rituals that surrounded serving it both in China and beyond.

     

    Frequently changing exhibitions showcase tea-related paraphernalia, from beautifully glazed cups and pots to drawings and paintings. Tea serving procedure and a history of teatime implements are all covered. The late collector K.S Lo donated a collection of prized Yixing teapots in his will in 1995. These fine ceramic pieces are displayed in their own gallery. Alongside exhibitions, the museum holds regular tea gatherings and lectures to promote Chinese ceramic art and tea-drinking culture in tandem.

     

    In the gift shop you get the chance to buy some of the best-quality pots and tea types you might find in Hong Kong.           

     

       

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• YELLOW MOUNTAINS, CHINA YELLOW MOUNTAINS, CHINA

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    These mountains are breathtaking! You feel as if you are walking through a Chinese painting. There are a few hotels in the mountains. You travel up part of the way by cable car, and then you hike. Pack light even though there are bearers to carry your bag.

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• Beautiful brahmas at Big Buddh Beautiful brahmas at Big Buddha

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    You can't visit Hong Kong without meeting Big Buddha. As magnificent as the giant statue is, the elegant brahmans offering gifts at the base of the statue just about steal the show.

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• The Great Wall at Badaling The Great Wall at Badaling

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    The Great Wall at Badaling, located in the north of Yangqing County in Beijing, is one of the typical and well-preserved scenic areas that were opened to the public earlier.

    The topography of Badaling is very precipitous, occupying a commanding position. After some parts of the walls on the Great Wall were rebuilt in 1953, the Great Wall became a scenic area, where there are 3741 meters long areas in total for sightseeing, including 1176 meters of them in the south and 2565 meters in the north, and also there are 16 enemy broadcasting stations. The Great Wall at Badaling was announced as an officially protected historical site in March 1961, as a scenic area in 1982, as the first of ten scenic spots of the nation in 1986, and as world cultural heritage in 1987. During those years from 2000 to 2009, more than 500 country leaders from all around the world visited the Great Wall at Badaling. On the 8th of May in 2007, it was approved as a scenic area with national AAAAA level.
    There are some of other scenic spots, besides the Great Wall, like the Golden Fish Pond, Qijingguang Garden, Yuanconghuan Garden and so on.

    Climbing the Great Wall is a kind of entertainment activity. On the other hand, it’s worth a visit , if you go to the sculpture image museum, where you are able to know a lot of Chinese scholars.
    Having got off the bus, I walked for 80 meters further to the entrance of Badaling.after that, I began climbing the Great Wall. Although it’s a little tired, you will feel a kind of sense of achievement when you look down from a higher position at the Great wall. If you like, you may visit the Great Wall at Badaling one day by your self, through our service of China holidays.

     

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• Shopping for love in Vietnam's Shopping for love in Vietnam's mountains

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    Once a year, with his wife's blessing, Lau Minh Pao gets to have a guilt-free tryst with his ex.

    
    

    Their rendezvous' have played out more like strolls down memory lane than salacious flings, but they are part of a treasured tradition in this mountainous corner of northern Vietnam that may challenge some more linear concepts of love.

    "In the past, we were lovers, but we couldn't get married because we were far apart," Pao simply as he waited for his date on a dark night in the village of Khau Vai in Ha Giang province.

    Now when they meet, he said, "we pour our hearts out about the time when we were in love." They are not alone.

    For two days each year, on the 26th and 27th of the third month of the lunar calendar, the tiny village of Khau Vai, strung along a saddle in the lush hills near China, is transformed into a "love market."

    For nearly a hundred years, the Khau Vai love market (Ha Giang province) as been known as a lovers' rendezvous. This is no ordinary farmer's market. Flirting, courting and, hopefully, canoodling are the order of the day. Hundreds of members of Giay, Nung, Tay, Dzao, San Chi, Lo Lo and Hmong hill tribes trek in from across the mountainous districts of the Dong Van Plateau and as far away as nearby Cao Bang province, some travel days to attend 

    Legend has it the market dates back to 1919. Legend has it an ethnic Giay girl from Ha Giang province fell in love with an ethnic Nung boy from the neighboring province of Cao Bang.The girl was so beautiful that her tribe did not want to let her marry a man from another tribe and a bloody conflict ensued between the two tribes. Watching tragedy unfold before them, the two lovers sorrowfully decided to part ways to avoid further bloodshed and to restore peace.

    But to keep their love alive they made a secret pact to meet once a year on the 27th day of the third lunar month in Khau Vai. Thereafter, the hill village became known as a meeting place for all of those in love. 

    Young, dreamy singles trek to Khau Vai in hopes of finding a first love. Wayward lovers come to escape their families. Older generations might hope to bump into an old flame. Married men and women often return to the love market to rendezvous with former lovers, and they are allowed to meet again without jealousy from their spouses during this one event of the year. 

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• A trip in Dali A trip in Dali

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    The autonomous prefecture of Dali which is located in Yunnan Province is an undeveloped and extensive territory in the southwestern part of China, with an area of 29459 square meters, abundant natural resources, beautiful landscapes, and mild climate.
     
    It was in March 2011, when I went to Kunming in Yunnan Province to live. One day, all of sudden, one ideal came across my mind that I would like to visit Dali. I didn’t know why I love it more than Lijiang. Maybe that’s because the air there is much more fresh and there are less busyness and noise. What’s more, Dali is famous for its fresh air and mild climate.
    In the evening on Friday in March 25th 2011, I took a train to Dali, where I spent a week travelling and I had a lot of fun during the short trip.

    It would be better to go to Dali in March if you like, because it often rains from May to October and also a lot of traditional events of Bai ethnic groups are normally held there in March.

    Having spent a night on the train, I woke up at dawn in the next morning and arrived at the train station of Dali. I had reserved a less expensive hotel on the Internet after checking out prices. It’s a two-floored hotel where it’s 50 Yuan for a night, there are individual bathrooms, 24 hours’ hot water service and internet access are provided. On the second floor, you are able to overlook ancient towns of Dali.

    On the first day, I went to Tianlongbabu Studio City, a scenic area which is situated at a holiday resort of the provincial level. It’s composed of three parts, including the Dali scenic spot where you are able to see Dali Street, Dali Palace, and Zhennan Prince City, Liao scenic spot where there is an ancient gate, and Xixia Palace’s scenic spot. What’s more, you can ask someone to take a picture of you who wear costumes

    After that, I visited Zhangjia Garden. It’s a newly-developed scenic spot where facilities and buildings are all brand-new. As a matter of fact, it’s worth a visit.

    Having entered Zhangjia Garden, I watched singing and dancing performances a little bit. And a kind of famous tea from Dali can be tasted for free and it’s called Sandao Tea. while you are visiting, it’s easy to get lost in the garden, where courtyards are very delicate and there are all kinds of flowers, most of which are rare. In addition, it’s called the First Garden of Yunnan surrounded by camellia, rhododendron, and lakes.

    Last, having visited some scenic spots in Dali, I went back to the Ancient Town of Dali to hang about at the West Street where the streets all look similar and there are many shops.

    The trip in Dali ended like that. Although I went to a lot of scenic spots to visit, I didn’t feel any tired.

      
              

      
        

     

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• Beautiful Lijiang City Beautiful Lijiang City

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    Lijiang City, situated in the northwest of Yunnan Province between the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and Qingchang Plateau, covers an area of 20600 square kilometers.

     

    Lijiang city the altitude of which is 2418 meters is one of the four well-preserved ancient cities across the country, where there are 12 ethnic groups, such as the Naxi nationality, the Yi nationality, and so on. What’s more, it has the most beautiful landscapes in the world.

     

    It’s 76 kilometers away from Ninglang County to Lugu Lake in Yunnan Province. Lugu Lake is one of the highest plateau lakes in Yunnan Province in altitude. It’s normally 40 meters deep, but 73.2 meters deeper somewhere beneath, after Fuxian Lake. Lugu Lake which is narrow in the east and west but broad in the north and south looks like a trapezoid. The water is very clean.

     

    In the east part of the lake, there is a mountain ridge that stretches down to the middle of the lake and also looks like a dragon dinking water there, so on the lake thus forms a peninsula that divides the whole lake into two parts.  

     

    On the Lugu Lake, there are actually 5 small islands all together, including 3 in Yunnan Province and 2 in Sichuan Province. They look like small green boats floating over the lake and also differ from one another. The smaller island among them is the Lige Island near the north of the lake where the ground is flat and houses which are built with wood face towards the lake, with beautiful landscapes around. Located in the middle of the lake, the Tusi Island which is narrow in the east and west but broad in the north and south is 700 meters long and 36 meters high. It was used for leisure and entertainment but since the buildings on the island were all gone, there has been a ruin. The Liwubi Island which is far from the Tusi Island for 3 kilometers is 450 meters long, 200 meters wide, and 43.4 meters high. On the island, there is a very dense forest in the southwest , hillsides in the northeast and also a beach nearby. In addition, a small village is located in the north of the Lugu Lake, surrounded by mountains.

     

    The Wanggu Tower is a symbolic ancient building in Lijiang. It’s a tower building with double eaves on the roof, supported by 16 pillars that are 22 meters long, and it’s 33 meters high. If you would like to visit the Wanggu Tower, you can climb over the Lion Mountain in the Sifang Street and it takes 30 minutes to get there. Actually as you climb the mountain, you can also enjoy scenery. Standing on the Wanggu Tower, you are able to overlook the beautiful Yulong Mountain, villages, new towns, Lijiang Dam, an immense forest, and so on in Lijiang.   

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• Beautiful Xishuangbannan in Yu Beautiful Xishuangbannan in Yunan Province China.

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    Xishuangbanna, an autonomous prefecture of the Dai ethnic group which covers an area of 20 thousand square kilometers borders on Laos, Burma, Thailand, and Vietnam, located in the south of Yunnan Province in the People's Republic of China. It’s one of the well-known tourist cities in China where the Water-Sprinkling Festival is held each year in the middle of April, famous for natural landscapes of tropical rainforests and minority folk-customs. Many of tourists from around the world visit here every year, especially in the boom season of tourism. If you like, you can go visit Xishuangbannan anytime in a year, since the weather temperature there keeps averagely 16℃, and only 28℃ even when it’s very hot in summer. It’s a sunshine place where it never snow.       

     

     

    Rubbers, tea leaves, sugarcane, spices, tropical fruits and some other special local products are all produced in Xishuangbanna, and also there are some developed scenic spots, such as Primeval Forest Park, Wild Elephant Valley, Botanical Garden, tropical rainforests and so on. It is one of the scenic areas and also an important tourist development zone with abundant tourism resources. As you enter Xishuangbannan, you will feel as if you are in a green world where primeval forests, rubber plantation gardens and orchards all come into your sight.  

     

    The Peacock Lake which is surrounded by lakes around it looks as clean as a mirror, covering an area of 18700 square meters. It was developed as a park in 1977 where there are pavilions, exotic flowers, peacocks,pythons, foxes, wild boars, moneys, thrush birds, and some other endangered animals. And there is a waterside pavilion in the middle of the clean rippled lake, on which Pattra leaves, coconut trees, areca-nut trees and oil palm trees are all reflected. What’s more, visitors are allowed to enjoy scenery by boat on the lake.                   

     

    The Wild Elephant Valley of Xishuangbannan is situated in a natural preservation area in the north of Jinghong where there is a vast tropical rainforest that makes it possible for tropical plants to grow and wild animals like Asia elephants to live. There are only 300 Asia elephants in total now. They often haunt as a group at rivers, dense forests, or near people’s residences to hunt for food and water, or to take a walk. On the other hand, a number of tourists from the world are attracted by the landscapes of the tropical rainforest and wild Asia elephants.

     

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• The famous Humble Administrato The famous Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou

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    At 7:30 in the early morning after our breakfast in our hotel, we went to the Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou by walk. At the entrance, a lot of people were staying in line, buying tickets which are sold at the price of RMB 50. we three people just visit the Humble Administrator's Garden as an individual tour. If you are interested in the history of ancient buildings or classical beauty of architectures in China, you can go travel in China.

    The Humble Administrator's Garden, as a symbol in the gardens located in the south regions of the Yangtze River, is the largest classical garden in Suzhou, with landscapes. It was a residence that belonged to a poet in the Tang Dynasty, and a temple in the Yuan Dynasty. In the Ming Dynasty 1509, a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations Koji and Censor Wangxiancheng bought this garden when they lived in seclusion, and employed a famous painter, and a designer who graduated from Wu School, to let them work together to decorate the garden and design the blueprint. It took 16 years when it’s completed. The garden is a classical and luxurious one, with a very special layout. It’s very famous in Suzhou.

    In the Humble Administrator's Garden, there are three separate gardens. In the east area is the GuiYuanTian Garden where there are pinewoods, lawns, Tianquan Pavilion, a souvenir shop and so on. What’s more, we have West Garden. There is a very big meandering pool that is jointed with a bigger one near the central area of the garden. In the middle of the garden is the main scenic spot. Yuanxiangtang is the only main ancient building in the Humble Administrator's Garden, surrounded by all kinds of beautiful landscapes. It was built in the Qing Dynasty with bluestones, facing towards water, and installed with French windows through which you are able to see scenery around it. The interior looks very elegant, with a horizontal inscribed board hanged over in the middle on which the three words Yuanxiangyang were written by a great write Wenzhengming. In the south of the building, there are small pools, rockeries, and bamboo forests, and in the north, there is a wide terrace connected with a lotus pond. Whenever summer comes, water lilies will be in full bloom and when wind blows, their faint scent can be smelled.

    
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• An exciting tour in Guilin Chi An exciting tour in Guilin China

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    Having reserved flight tickets a few days ago and made a plan of travel routes, I and some of my friends came to Longsheng County in Guilin by flight. We paid a visit to the scenic area mainly for hot spring bathing, which is said very famous across the country. After 2 hours’ drive, we arrived at Longshen. Putting on bathing suits, we began enjoying hot spring bathing. In the hot spring bathing pool, there are only four of us, probably because it’s too early in the morning. However, we enjoyed the hot spring bathing so much that we didn’t even realized how fast time had gone, for it’s already lunch time. As soon as we put on our clothes, we went to a restaurant nearby to have lunch.

    In the morning on the next day, we were waken up by a birdcall. I looked out of the window, seeing the ground was wet, and it must have rained last night. The air was very fresh outside, so four of us decided to get some fresh air. At 9 am, the driver picked us up and we were loath to leave longshen, one of the famous scenic areas of China.

    After the next 3 hours’ drive, we arrived at Guilin. Having had lunch, we began visiting the scenic spot, Two Rivers and Four Lakes, by sightseeing ship. Two rivers include Lijiang River and Peach Blossom River and four lakes the RongHu Lake, SanHu Lake, GuiHu Lake, and MuLong Lake. During the sightseeing tour of the one and half hour, we were able to have a good view of the beautiful scenic spots of Guilin, such as Elephant Trunk Hill, Diecai Hill, Fubo Hill and so on. Solitary Beauty Peak, a historical and cultural attraction in the scenic area of Jingjiang Princes City witnessed the change of Guilin history. What was excited is that we four people climbed it up.

    Visiting Lijiang scenery on Lijiang River is a highlight. We were actually wondering whether we should do that by bamboo raft or by cruise ship. Some of the advantages of visiting Lijiang landscapes by bamboo raft is that we would be able to see the most beautiful scenery of Lijiang River on its both banks, and also that we were allowed to have some food on the bamboo raft we brought, as we enjoyed its scenery without being disturbed. So we made our decision to take bamboo raft to visit Lijiang River.

    When night fell, our tour guide showed us to a restaurant where there are dishes like bamboo chicken, bamboo rice, and fish cooked in the casserole. Bamboo chicken tasted very delicious, cooked with slow fire in bamboo tubes, and fish also tasted good. After dinner, we went back to our hotels to get some sleep. This trip to Guilin ended like that.

    If you like, you can go travel in China to visit those enchanting landscapes by yourself.

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• The China Room The China Room

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    In the White House at Christmas

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• Trip of china with the coolest Trip of china with the coolest toolkit

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    I have been to china last month and had a blast there. It is quite clear that when we planned for something efficiently then the things surely work well. Same thing happened with me. I have planned the whole trip so well like Hiring a travel agent, light packing, with comfortable shoes and clothes. I have visited many places there like hongkong, Great Wall of China, all the famous places of Shanghai, Guilin and many more.

     

     

     

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• International Sim Card For Tra International Sim Card For Travelers

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• Top 10 China Tourist Cities Top 10 China Tourist Cities

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    No. 1 Beijing
    
    
    Beijing, also called Peking, is the capital of China, the political center of China, the cultural center of China, as well as the key transportation hub of the world. Founded during 700 B.C., it served as Kublai Khan's capital (13th century) and the capital of China (1421-1911; 1949-now).
    
    ♦Forbidden City - the profound Chinese imperial system made Beijing serious and magnificent. The palaces served for emperors and imperial officials will tell people more stories in the past time.
    ♦Great Wall of China - which is another culture in Beijing. Each brick of the great wall may tell you a story. Some are happy, some are sad. So Great Wall is a book wrote by Chinese people’s souls and spirits. 

    No. 2 Shanghai
    Shanghai , is China's largest city, with an urban population of 9.54 million. Advantageously located, Shanghai is located halfway down China's mainland coastline, where the Yangtze River empties into the sea. An important comprehensive industrial base and harbor, 
    
    ♦ The Bund - which will be a must-see place. When walking along the Bund at night, the charm of Shanghai will immediately attract you. It is a fantastic metropolis mixed the ancient and the modern tastes together.
    ♦ To the west of Shanghai is Suzhou, a city famous for the gardens. 

    No. 3 Xian
    Xian is the most famous ancient capital in China. With the former name Chang’an, this xity served as the capital of Tang Dynasty, the most prosperous dynasty in China’s history. The prosperous Tang Dynasty had left numerous relics in Xian.
    
    ♦ Terracotta Army - one of the eight wonders in modern world, is a door for peole to get back to the Tang Dynasty. 
    ♦ Xian City Wall - is the relics preserved since Tang Dynasty. in ancient time, each city of China built city wall to protect the city away from invasion.
    ♦ The start of Silk Road, a symbol to trace back the prosperity and the achievement in trade. 

    No. 4 Hong Kong

    Hong Kong is reputed as “the pearl of oriental country”. This bright pearl is shining all the time with its unique night view. Also, Hong Kong is called shopping paradise because of the numerous brands shops, and food paradise because of the countless snacks.
    
    ♦ Hong Kong Disneyland will bring people back to the childhood, playing with superstar that found in Disney cartoon. 

    No. 5 Guilin

    If you plan to savor the most beautiful natural scenery in China, you should pay a visit to Guilin. With the unique Karst geography, Guilin just looks like young lady that quietly sitting on the northern China. 
    
    ♦ Li River - world’s famous river from Guilin to Yangshuo, includes the most charming sites of Guilin.
    ♦ Yangshuo West Street - would be a good choice to spend your nightlife in Guilin.
    ♦ Longji Rice Terraces - which is a magnificent scene to show the intaligence of human. The field is planted along the mountain ridge

    No. 6 Guangzhou
    

    Guangzhou is a hot destination because of its convenient transportation system. It is called “The City of Ram”. Guangzhou attracts thousands of people who are interested in its strong regional culture, long history, its affecting and beautiful legends.
    
    ♦ Chen Family Temple - is the key historical site which entirely show Guangdong’s extraordinary folk architecture
    ♦ Shamian Island - is a popular attraction for domestic and overseas tourists. 

     

    No. 7 Lhasa
    With a history of over 1,400 years, Lhasa is the capital city, the political, cultural and religious centre of Tibet. It is a charming land that boasts abundant historical relics and enjoys superb natural environment. In another word, it is an ideal destination for people who wanna explore the unspoiled ethnic culture, livid folk custom and spectacular natural scenery, etc. 
    
    ♦ Potala Palace - it is a spectacular castle-like building complex that used to be the unification centre of political and religious of Tibet. Built against the Red Hill, this construction expresses perfectly the inner core of Tibetan architecture and also culture – steady, dignity, predominance and magnanimous. In 1994, it was listed into the World Heritage List by UNESCO. 
    ♦ Jokhang Temple - is located in the center of old Lhasa city, with the Barkhor Street surrounded, formed the “heart” of ancient Lhasa., which occupies an unchallengeable position of Tibetan Buddhism.
    ♦ Sera Monastery - is one of the grand three monasteries in Lhasa. The intense Debating on Buddhist Doctrines held everyday afternoon would be the very special activity one could not miss. 

     

    No. 8 Chengdu
    Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, has been recognized as “an important central city in Southwest China” by the State Council since 1999. Its civilization of over 3,000 years left Chengdu with various cultural heritage. Chengdu is one of the first 24 famous historical and cultural cities in China rated by the State Council and awarded the Best Tourism City in China by World Tourism Organization and China National Tourism Administration. Besides the renowned scenic spots inside the city,

    No. 9 Hangzhou
    Hangzhou was settled as early as 4,700 years ago, thus giving birth to the aurora Liangzhu Civilization. One of the seven ancient capitals and the key scenic tourism and historical culture cities in China, Hangzhou once was applauded as "the most splendid and luxurious city in the world" by Marco Polo, the Italian traveler in the 13th century.
    
    ♦ West Lake can be regarded as the soul of Hangzhou. There is a poem to describe West Lake like this:
    Rippling waters shimmering on a sunny day,
    Misty mountains shrouded by the rain;
    Plain or gaily decked out like Xizi;
    West Lake is always alluring
    ♦ Lingyin Temple is regarded as the spirit of Hangzhou. It is famous as one of the top ten Buddhist temple in China. Make a wish in the temple and wait the dream come true.
    ♦ From Hangzhou, travelers can begin Wuzhen Water Town trip.

    No. 10 Lijiang
    If you are looking for a romantic love story, go to Lijiang; if you are tired of the working days, go to Lijiang; if you are planning to know more about Naxi ethnic culture, go to Lijiang. Located at the northwest part of Yunnan Province, Lijiang Old Town is one of the well-preserved ancient towns in China and has enrolled on World Cultural Heritage List in 1997.
    
    ♦ Jade Dragon Snow Mountain – it is a botanist's paradise, a “kingdom of medicinal materials".
    ♦ Lugu Lake - the Last Matriarchal Society.
    ♦ Yufeng Temple - it is the witness of the peaceful coexistence and syncretism of multinational cultures and religions, and still plays a very important role in acculturation of Naxi Ethnic Group. 
    
    

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• 11 Days Experience China Tour 11 Days Experience China Tour to Beijing-Xian-Guilin-Shanghai

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    Day 1

    Arrival Beijing
    Arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China. Be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
    Meals: No Meals 
    Accommodation: In Beijing
    
    Beijing, China capital and one of the great travel destinations of the World, offers sights and cultural relics found no where else on Earth. The city has a character all its own; there are quadrangles, small alleys, tricycle, boiled mutton, roasted duck, arts and crafts, Peking Opera, The Great Wall, the 2008 Olympics venue and a vibrancy that is the distinctive flavor of Beijing.
     

    Day 2

    Beijing
    Depart from your hotel in the morning to visit Tiananmen Square, the World largest urban square and the Forbidden City, the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. Then visit the Temple of Heaven in the afternoon. Peking Opera is available for your optional night entertainment.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation: In Beijing
    
    As the biggest city center square in the world, Tiananmen Square covering 44 hectares in the heart of Beijing. It is the place where history-changing events and ceremonies occurred. A few steps away, come to visit the Forbidden City, which was the Imperial Palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing Dynasties and, it is one of the largest, and certainly the most completely restored, ancient architectural complex in the world. Walk in the footsteps of Emperors; come to the museum and see with your eyes, and feel with your hearts; you'll begin understand what life in this richest of feudal realms was like for the Imperial Rulers, their concubines and their slaves.
    
    After enjoying a delicious lunch, continue on to the Temple of Heaven. Departing from the Imperial vermilion and gold hues of the Forbidden City, The Temple of Heaven is decorated in blue, the color of the Heavens. The perfect harmony between the architectural environment and nature can be felt here; you might easily imagine the vivid spectacle of a great sacrifice to the Heavens for a good harvest. The magnificent Hall of Prayer of Good Harvest is one of the most important and impressive building in China.
    
    In the evening, we offer you an opportunity to enjoy Peking Opera as an optional activity. Expert performers convey powerful emotions to the audience through song, dance, facial make-up, exquisite masks and costume, skilled use of body language and sympathetically integrated musical accompaniment.
     

    Day 3

    Beijing
    Today you will have the opportunity to traverse the ancient steps of Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall first, then Ming Tombs (Changling Tomb), the once lavish burial chambers of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Peking Roasted Duck is available for your optional dinner.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation: In Beijing
    
    Mutianyu Great Wall was first built in the mid-6th century during the Northern Qi, making it older than the Badaling section.  It is connected with Jiankou in the west and Lianhuachi and Jinshanling in the east. In 1569, the Mutianyu Great Wall was rebuilt, mainly with granite and is one of the best-preserved sections with the largest construction scale and best quality among all sections of Great Wall, being 7-8 meters high and 4-5 meters wide with 22 watchtowers on this 2,250-meter-long section. It served as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs.
    
    Then, you will have chance to visit the Ming Tombs which located in the northern suburbs of Beijing. Altogether there are thirteen tombs of Ming Dynasty Emperors from the period after the capital was moved from Nanjing to Beijing. You visit the Changling Tomb, burial site of Emperor Yong Le, the biggest and first built at this historic site. The Lingsi Palace in Changling Tomb's second yard really deserves a visit. This is unique, a magnificent palace made of camphor wood. The ceiling is colorfully painted and supported by sixteen solid camphor posts. The floor is decorated with gold bricks.
    
    For today dinner, how about taste the famous Peking Roasted Duck, as it is the best-known dish in Beijing. It is very tender and unforgettably delicious. You will visit a local restaurant to enjoy a full meal and learn the proper way to experience Peking Roasted Duck. From the whole roasted duck to the soup of duck bones, you will enjoy a banquet made from every part of the duck. Moreover, the chef will demonstrate his skill of cutting the skin of the duck for your entertainment.
     

    Day 4

    Beijing    Xian
    In the morning, take a Hutong Tour by rickshaw to visit the ancient lanes and alleyways of Beijing. Be transferred to the airport for the flight to Xian in the afternoon.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation: In Xian
    
    If exploring the Forbidden City has improved your understanding of the lifestyles of China ancient Imperial Court, then this relaxing Hutong Tour will give you an insight into the lives of ordinary Chinese people and reveal their social culture in today Beijing City. The narrow streets of old Beijing are known as Hutongs. You will take a pedicab tour along the Hutongs and see the 100-year-old houses, courtyards and a vanishing way of life in today's Beijing.
    
    Wonderful time always passes so quickly, in the afternoon, you have to take a flight to Xian, the city that steeped in history and still giving up secrets, is your gateway to ancient Chinese civilization. In its 3,100 recorded years of evolution, it has been home to 13 dynasties. Xian was also the end of civilization for those setting out on the famous Silk Road. Today Xian is a vibrant, modern city, but surrounded by history, even underfoot! So there can be no underground railways due to the obligation to preserve the wealth of ancient treasure still awaiting discovery.
     

    Day 5

    Xian
    Enjoy your full day visit to the Terracotta Warriors, one of the world most important archaeological finds, with troops, horses and carriages in battle formation and the massive City Wall. Before dinner, have a nice walk in the North Square to view the fully illuminated Big Wild Goose Pagoda. There is also the option to attend fantastic Tang Dynasty Show (dinner included).
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation: In Xian
    
    As an ancient capital city to 13 dynasties, Xian has a rich recorded history, frequently enhanced by the evidence of new discoveries, like the 1974 unearthing of the fabulous Terracotta Warriors, the long forgotten army created to guard Emperor Qin Shihuang's tomb. In accordance with ancient beliefs, this grand project was mounted at enormous cost by the cruel and tyrannical Emperor, only to be attacked, plundered, burnt and buried after his funeral by the peasants who'd labored under the whip to build it. Then, over two thousand years later, this 'Eighth Wonder of the World' was rediscovered by farmers digging a well. The fine troops, horses and carriages in battle formation are a National ancient art treasure. Three excavation pits are now opened to the public and a fourth is nearing completion. You can, like US President Clinton, now gaze in wonder upon this historic site, listed by UNESCO in 1987 as a world cultural heritage.
    
    The first landmark visitors will encounter in Xian is the ancient City Wall, which stretches round the old city. Xian was always a walled city, and today wall represents one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls, as well being one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. The first city wall of Chang'an was begun in 194 BCE. The existing wall was started during the Ming Dynasty in 1370; it is massive, measuring 13.7 km in circumference, 12 m in height, and 15–18 m in thickness at the base. The South Gate and North Gate are the two main entrances to the inner city. The city itself is neatly arranged along the city wall. This impressive structure is just a precursor to the remarkable discoveries awaiting visitors to Xian. 
    
    The Big Wild Goose Pagoda was built in 652 during the Tang Dynasty and originally had five stories, although the structure was rebuilt in 704 during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian and its exterior brick facade renovated during the Ming Dynasty. One of the pagoda's many functions was to hold sutras and figurines of the Buddha that were brought to China from India by the Buddhist translator and travelers Xuanzang. Now this well-preserved holy place for Buddhist has been the symbol of Xian. 
    
    Tang Dynasty Show with Dinner that was created for "emperors only" in ancient China. You can enjoy the sumptuous dinner while watching a fabulous dancing and singing performance of the Tang Dynasty. This is not only a performance of Chinese traditional dancing and singing, but a re-enactment of Chinese ancient ceremony and culture.
     

    Day 6

    Xian    Guilin
    Finish up your Xian tour by visiting the famous Shaanxi History Museum. After lunch, you will be transferred to the airport to board a short flight to Guilin.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation: In Guilin
    
    As the regional capital and doorway to the Silk Road, Xian was one of the richest, most well-protected cities in all of China. The famous Shaanxi History Museum introduces the visitor to area rich culture, from Emperor Qin Shihuang to the present day in this walled city. The museum is house in a striking Tang Dynasty-style pavilion and features an enormous collection of 113,000 historic and cultural relics. This is where you experience history, with chronological dynasties exhibits that take you through the ancient dynasties.
    
    After the tour in Xian, you will have a different experience for the visiting in Guilin, which is famous for its serene landscape, Karst limestone formations, mist-covered hills and bamboo groves. It is home to more than ten ethnic groups. On the way from the airport to your hotel, you will find dozens of pretty hills everywhere in the city of Guilin. It is a city of hills and green trees and boasts one of the most photographed areas of China.
     

    Day 7

    Guilin      Yangshuo
    In the morning you will be driven to the Pier for the Li River Cruise (about 4 hours, lunch served on board). Savour the fairy-tale scenery while cruising down the meandering river to Yangshuo. After disembarkation, have a walk along the famous West Street. In the evening you can enjoy the optional night show of Impression of Liu Sanjie.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation: In Yangshuo
    
    In the morning, be driven to Pier for your Li River Cruise. A double-decker river boat is waiting for you. The landscape from Guilin to Yangshuo is truly a masterpiece of nature. The crystal waters, straight-out-of-a-painting mountains, peaceful farm fields, hard-working-but- ever-smiling fishermen and wandering water buffaloes inspire poetic musings of Guilin charming life. Under the blue sky, your river boat transports you in an unending daydream.
    
    You will end up your cruise in Yangshuo, is a small oriental but Western-influenced town with a history of 1000 years. The West Street in the town earns its name since almost every one in West Street can speak fluent English and every restaurant or bar offers menus in several languages. You will feel no borders or distance here and will soon fall under the spell of this charismatic, welcoming small-town atmosphere. Moreover, West Street is flanked by fascinating little shops and vendor stands selling a broad variety of superior quality souvenirs, perfect gifts for friends and relatives. West Streets charms increase when night comes; countless bars, cafés and bistros open till midnight with dynamic music and live bands to ensure you can have a really memorable night with your new-found friends.
    
    Some guests may also hear about the night show- Impressions of Liu Sanjie performance. The site is only one mile from West Street in the world's largest natural theatre which utilizes the waters of the Li River as its stage, flanked by twelve mist shrouded hills and the heavens as its backdrop. Mist, rain, moonlight, the hills and their inverted reflections in the river all become the ever-changing natural background, so you will enjoy a unique experience each time you attend. In the 'Impressions of Liu Sanjie', you will be presented with stylized scenes and events from the daily life of the Zhuang people living around the Li River. From these pageants, you will gain a realistic sense of Sanjie's birthplace and appreciate the beauty of the folk songs. If you are able to take photographs under low-light conditions, you are assured of some stunning images from this performance.
     

    Day 8

    Yangshuo    Guilin
    In the morning, have an excursion (if you are interested, can have a biking) around the countryside of Yangshuo to admire some of the most stunning scenery like the Moon Hill and the Big Banyan Tree. Drive back to Guilin after lunch
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation: In Guilin
    
    Yangshuo's scenic and quiet countryside- flora, fauna, rice paddies, small bridges and so many awaits you to see. Taking mini van or bicycle is an ideal way. Besides the beautiful rural scenery, you can also enjoy farm food and explore the ancient way of planting rice, which has been practiced by Chinese for thousands of years. 

    Day 9

    Guilin    Shanghai
    Before flight to Shanghai, you will have a half day city tour to Elephant Trunk Hill, the symbol of Guilin City and then the colorful Reed Flute Cave, the showcase of distinctly-colored stalactites and stalagmites. After lunch, be transferred to Shanghai in the afternoon by air.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation: In Shanghai
    
    Return to the city center for the next tour attraction, pagoda-capped Elephant Trunk Hill, or Xiangbishan, the symbol of Guilin. Observed from a distance, you will see an elephant-like form standing majestically at the confluence of the Li and Yang Rivers, with its trunk arching into the clear waters, a fantasy elephant eternally quenching a gargantuan thirst; lifelike in shape and energetic in posture.
    
    Reed Flute Cave is named for the special reeds, used for making flute instruments that grow near the cave entrance. The caves are a feast for the eyes. The natural beauty of a profusion of stalactites and stalagmites, stele, stone pillars, stone curtains and stone flowers creating an infinite variety of extraordinary scenes, creatively illuminated, is bound to evoke gasps of admiration. It is fitting then, that Reed Flute Cave is commonly praised as Nature's Grand Art Palace.
    
    Wonderful time always passes so quickly, in the afternoon, you have to take a flight to Shanghai. From scenic place Guilin to that modern city, you have a lot to expect. It is the bustling economic heartbeat of China that enjoys all of the comforts and amenities of a fully modern metropolis. But at the same time, it still has scenic ancient sites reminding the rich history of old Shanghai
     

    Day 10

    Shanghai
    Today, enjoy your full day city tour that start with the visit to the Jade Buddha Temple, then move to Yuyuan Garden, a Chinese classic garden in city downtown, and the nearby old street. Next have a bird-eye view of the city after ascending Oriental Pearl TV Tower, which is the third tallest TV and radio tower in the World. The highlight of the day is perhaps the stroll along Shanghai's famed waterfront promenade, the Bund, to admire the illuminated buildings lining the Huangpu River.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation: In Shanghai
    
    Today you'll find a Buddhism shrine - Jade Buddha Temple, which is located in a crowd of Shanghai City. It was first built in 1882 in Jiangwan on the southern outskirts of Shanghai. In order to make it convenient for the adherents to visit, it was bodily moved to Shanghai City at the present sire in 1918. It is named for its two bejeweled white jade Buddha. It receives thousands of visitors and worshipers everyday while keeps its sanctity and charming. Carved from a whole piece of white jade, the sitting jade Buddha statue is translucent with a solemn expression, displaying the excellent skill and extraordinary art of Chinese people.
    
    Yuyuan Garden has a lot of stories for it was severely damaged in the 19th century and was restored in 1961. This garden was first built in the 16th century by provincial governor, Pan Yunduan, in honor of his father who was the then government minister. It has many scenic courtyards decorated with baroque rockery, pools, and flora that are all connected by corridors and passageways. The delicate design and exquisite layout of the whole garden reveals a strong impression of 'garden in the garden, whole in the part.
    
    Completed in 1995 to a highly innovative design, Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower has become a symbol of excellence in architecture and is a favourite sight for tourists in Shanghai. At 468 meters, it is the third tallest TV and radio tower in the World.
    
    The tower is composed of the tower base with three batter posts, and three standing pillars, within which are elevators, holding 11 steel-structures creates the poetic conception as described in the old line "large and small pearls dropping onto a jade plate".
    
    The Bund is the showcase with the old buildings of colonial-era leftover along Huangpu River. The renowned waterfront district is the city's most famous landmark. The word BUND is of Anglo-India origin meaning embankment on the waterfront. It is also the popular site to enjoy the night view of the city
     

    Day 11

    Departure Shanghai
    Your China Experience is over all too soon as you transfer to the airport and board the homebound international flight, bidding a fond farewell to this ancient land.
    Meals: Breakfast
    
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