Tag: China
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Zhujiajiao Water Town
Zhujiajiao Water Town is roughly 50 kilometers from Shanghai’s Bund.If you have a limited time, Zhujiajiao is the finest and second closest option for experiencing such historical villages nearby Shanghai. Similar to Venice in Italy, you can find several well-preserved bridges and boat rides. Top Activities in Zhujiajiao Water Town Zhujiajiao Zhujiajiao is a township […]
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10 Must Eat Hong Kong Foods
Whether you’ve just arrived or are a local, chances are you’ll discover new things about Hong Kong. One of the many things we loved was their delicious food! From the street hawker to fine dining, there is much to experience and explore when it comes to eating in this city. From local delicacies to international […]
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Beijing Dragons, 北京市中国
The Dragon is the symbol of the Emperor in ancient China. Who has a title as a real dragon and son of Heaven. The Forbidden City is the imperial palace for the Emperor and the royal family in Beijing. This grand and unmatched palace complex uses enormous dragon motifs and ornaments to make it glamorous, […]
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Forbidden city
Why are the roof tiles yellow in the Forbidden City? Yellow tiles were reserved for use on the roofs of royal palaces, mausoleums, imperial gardens, and temples. This, it is said, was because yellow is the color of the Yellow River, once believed to be the cradle of the Chinese civilization. The main colors of […]
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Dragons, Beijing
The famous Forbidden City is a world of dragons. How many dragons on earth are there in the Forbidden City? Somebody counts the dragons in the Taihe Hall and finds 12,654 dragons. There are 19 dragons painted in gold on the throne, and 79 carved on the folding screen behind the throne.
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Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, China
The Terracotta Warriors are the primary reason visitors travel two and a half hours north of Shanghai to Xi’an. This terracotta army of warriors, each with a distinct face after unique troops. Was discovered on March 29, 1974, by farmers digging a well about 1.5 kilometers from the emperor’s tomb. By 1979, approximately 9,000 troops […]
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Xi’an City Night Walk | 西安 | 大唐不夜城
The Great Tang Mall, also called Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City. It is a 2100 m pedestrian street located south of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and west Tang Paradise. It aligns with buildings featuring Tang Dynasty (618 – 907) architecture and sculptures telling Tang stories. In addition, tourists can enjoy street performances, various food, […]
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Terracotta Army
The Terracotta Army was constructed to accompany the tomb of China’s First Emperor as an afterlife guard. There are thousands of detailed life-size terracotta soldier models represent the guard troops of the first emperor — Qin Shihuang. They were molded in parts, fired, then assembled and painted. The Terracotta Army Museum in Xi’an is a […]
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Lotus flowers bloom in Guangxi
As mid-summer arrives with the temperature climbing, the lotus flowers in Quanzhou County, Guilin City in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang bloom. Over 10 hectares of elegant lotus flowers and shiny leaves provide a vivid nature scroll.
