China Travel
Forbidden City
Posted under China Travel on Monday, 22 August 2011 by asia travel
The Forbidden City is the most treasured palace in China and also the largest ancient palatial structure in the world. It's also acknowledged to be one of the most important palaces in the world along with Palace of Versailles in France, Buckingham Palace in the UK, the White House in the US and...
Silk Road Travel
Posted under China Travel on Thursday, 26 May 2011 by asia travel
One of the most exquisite journeys during a visit to China, the Silk Road is actually a run-through the ancient history and diverse culture of China. It's unique and one of it's kind with the range of attractions being unparalleled. A Journey from scorching desert to cool, watery mountain beauty...
Mount Wutai
Posted under China Travel on Monday, 16 May 2011 by asia travel
Mount Wutai meaning "Five Plateau Mountain", also known as Wutai Mountain or Qingliang Shan, located in Shanxi, China, is one of the Four Sacred Mountains. Its a home of many important monasteries and temples and it's cultural heritage consist of 53 sacred monasteries. It was added to the UNESCO's...
Terracotta Army
Posted under China Travel on Tuesday, 10 May 2011 by asia travel
The Terracotta Army, which means "soldier and horse funerary statues" is the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shi Huang the First Emperor of China. These structures date back to 210 BC and was discovered in 1974, by a few farmers near Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China close to the Mausoleum of...
Temple of Heaven
Posted under China Travel on Monday, 9 May 2011 by asia travel
The Temple of Heaven, which means the Altar of Heaven is actually a a complex of Taoist buildings located in the southeastern part of central Beijing, in Chongwen District. It was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for ceremonies yearly and is considered to be the Taoist temple....
Summer Palace China
Posted under China Travel on Tuesday, 28 December 2010 by asia travel
Summer Palace China
The Summer Palace or Yihe Yuan literally meaning "Gardens of Nurtured Harmony" is located in Beijing. The Summer Palace is mostly covered by Longevity Hill and the Kunming Lake. The lake was man-made and the soil excavated for it's construction was used to build the...
Mount Tai China
Posted under China Travel on Sunday, 12 December 2010 by asia travel
Mount Tai China
A most important tourist spot known for it's religious significance is Mount Tai. It's a mountain of historical and cultural importance and is located in Shandong Province of China. The tallest peak is the Jade Emperor Peak and is reported to be 1532.7 meters by the Government of...
The Bell Tower
Posted under China Travel on Friday, 3 December 2010 by asia travel
The Bell Tower
Another famous attraction was The Bell Tower, built around 1384 during the rule of Ming Dynasty. This tower is considered to be the symbol of Xian City and the grandest in China. It features numerous huge bronze-cast bells and the tower covers about 1377 sq.m. The tower is built...
Jiuzhaigou National Park
Posted under China Travel on Sunday, 28 November 2010 by asia travel
Jiuzhaigou National Park
Another most important and well-known tourist attraction is the Jiuzhaigou National Park. It's also known as “Valley of Nine Villages” and is located in South Western China. It's a nature reserve and known for the various multi-level waterfalls and colorful lakes. In...
Great Wall of China
Posted under China Travel on Monday, 22 November 2010 by asia travel
Great Wall of China, as it's name suggests was known for it's length ans was listed as one of the Wonders of the World. The wall extends to over 3000 kms in length and was actually build during different times by different dynasties. The wall that was built first was demolished by natural causes...
