Travel and Tourism

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Sunday 15 September 2013

The Great Wall of China

Among-st many man-made marvels of the world “The great wall of China” still stand tall carrying the centuries old history and culture of china within itself. The Great wall also known as the ‘Long Wall of Ten Thousand Li’ is collection of stone and earthen fortifications. This series of walls were constructed between 16th century by different dynasties in Northern China; in order to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire and ward off any threats of invasion from the Nomadic Tribes.
In 1987, UNESCO declared "The Great Wall of China" as a World Heritage.
This on of the greatest man-made wonders of the world collectively stretches across the mountains, grasslands, and deserts to a massive distance of approximately 5,500 miles. The wall was built mostly along the southern edge still intact and have been renovated over time; some have eroded and are now ruins while many have faded away with the passage of time.


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Thursday 5 September 2013

Lhasa

Lhasa as a capital of Tibet, autonomous region covers 29,052 square kilometers. It lay on the north side of the Himalayas Mountain. As a result, there is much less rainfall and more sunshine year round. Winter is not
extremely freezing and summer is not extremely hot. It belongs to the plateau monsoon half dry climate. Rainfall is centralized in July, August and September. The city undergoes over 3000 hours of sunshine each year that is why Lhasa is called “Sunshine City”. Lhasa with fresh air, sunny skies and moderate temperature has become a popular summer destination for tourists. \located on the “Roof of World” Qingzang Plateau, Lhasa has average altitude of 3,600 meters. To remedy this, visitors are advised to rest on their first day visiting Lhasa. April to October is the best season to visit. In Tibetan language. Lhasa has a long history and strong religious atmosphere and major tourist sites in the city include jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street and potala Place.

Wednesday 4 September 2013

Xi'an Located in the Northwest of China

Located in the Northwest of China Xi'an is the capital of shaanxi province and is regarded as the political, economic and transportation center of the Northwest and inland. Among the six major ancient capitals Xi'an was established the earliest and has lasted the longest succeeding tough most dynasties. Its frame in historical and cultural circle is beyond comparison. As one of the four ancient capital in world. Xi'an is the famous tourist  attraction.The Terra Cotta Warriors, called "The eight wonder of the world" are located in Linton District of Xi' an with over 6000 pieces. It is known as the greatest discovery of the 20th century. Additionally Wild Goose Pagoda, Huaqing pool and monutain are all famous sightseeing spot.

Beijing The Capital of China



Beijing is the capital of China. As the capital of China, Beijing is the political and culture center of the country. Beijing has a continental monsoon climate. Its winter and summer are long shile spring and autumn are short and dry. During more than 20 years of reforms and opening up the country, the visage of Beijing has changed dramatically. As the modern buildings are set up and international communication is gradually enhanced.

Beijing is confidently becoming a world class and modern metropolis. Here, ancient history and modern style combine perfectly, attracting visitors all over foreign visitors and domestic travelers every years.

Tuesday 3 September 2013

Terra Cotta Warriors and Bronze Chariots



Located in China. Known as a eight wonder of the world’s Terra Cotta Warriors and Bronze Chariots of Xian were built to accompany the first emperor, the borers took 36 years to build it. They now attract millions of visitors annually. 

Peking Man



Tough China is famous for being one of the birth places of human civilization, it is also known for its rich Paleolithic history. The discovery of Peking man at Zhoukoudian on the outskirts of Beijing confirmed the existence of hominids older than Neanderthals, and brought international research into the evolutionof man.

Hengduan Mountains



Extreme fluctuation in the topography of the area has led to such descriptions as “the climate differs every ten miles” and “four seasons coexist on one mountain”. The apt description of the valleys is as valleys covered with monsoon rainforest occur alongside alpine peaks covered in snow and ice.

Monday 2 September 2013

CHINA LAND OF VARIETIES


China’s tourism industry has become one of the hot spots in the country’s already sizzling economy. As the country becomes increasingly ‘tourist-friendly’ with improvements to infrastructure and transportation,
especially at major tourist sites, the number of overseas visitors to China grows each year. China possessed exhaustible supply of unique attraction for the travels to enjoy. China has vast terrain, splendid landscapes, rich culture, multiple nationalities and ethnic  backgrounds with various customs and exquisite arts and crafts.  The possibilities for exploration and enjoyment are endless. Moreover with the diversity of chine’s cooking ,a visitor is guaranteed to find some things that suit his or her appetite.

 

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