The Mogao Caves are the best known of the Chinese Buddhist grottoes

The Mogao Caves, or Mogao Grottoes (Chinese: 莫高窟; pinyin: mò gāo kū) (also known as the Caves of the Thousand Buddhas and Dunhuang Caves) form a system of 492 temples 25 km (15.5 miles) southeast of the center of Dunhuang, an oasis strategically located at a religious and cultural crossroads on the Silk Road, in Gansu province, China. The caves contain some of the finest examples of Buddhist art spanning a period of 1,000 years. The first caves were dug out 366 AD as places of Buddhist meditation and worship. The Mogao Caves are the best known of the Chinese Buddhist grottoes and, along with Longmen Grottoes and Yungang Grottoes, are one of the three famous ancient sculptural sites of China. The caves also have famous wall paintings. Welcome to China, Chinatourguide.com is pleasure to provide service for your China tours, We also provide Thailand tour packages or Cambodia tour packages.

 
This massive network of caves preserved nearly a thousand years of Buddhist architecture, clay sculpture, murals, and a library of manuscripts and scrolls, dating from the 5th to the 14th centuries. In the 19th century western explorers managed to barter for many thousands of manuscripts that were written in Chinese, Tibetan, Sanskrit, Sogdian and other tongues, and masses of silk paintings from the caves. One of these manuscripts dated back to 868 A.D and is considered one of the oldest printed books in the world.

Many of the other manuscripts that had been taken from the caves by the westerners are now on show in New Delhi and in London. The rest of the 50,000 odd manuscripts and scrolls were considered to be in danger by the Chinese government and were ordered to be moved securely to Beijing in the early 1900’s. In 1961 they officially declared the caves to be a national monument, and now time and finances are continually being secured to carry on with the restoration of these ancient and delicate murals, and to preserve the cave structures from further damage.

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The Hanging Temple is a world famous wonder

The Hanging Temple in Hengshan Mountain, Shanxi Province is a world famous wonder. However, besides this one there are 5 other hanging temples in China for you to explore. Below is a list of the total 5 hanging temples in China.
The temple is also notable for its integration of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism elements. The statues of Sakyamuni, Confucius and Lao-tze appear together, which is particularly rare in China. In addition, there are 40 halls containing about 80 sculptures made of copper, iron, terracotta, and stone, vividly carved. Welcome to China for Canton Trade fair. HRC is pleasure to provide Guangzhou hotels booking and China Tour guide .

This unique temple contains 40 rooms, is connected with a network of passageways and it hosts even 3 religions! Confusianism, Taoism and Buddhism. The Hanging Temple is one of the main tourist attractions and historical sites in the Datong area now.

Nowadays there are skiing mountain resort for spending holidays and the large-scale cable car going up near the glaciers of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain directly. You can take the cable cars to the snowfield to appreciate the ten thousand years of snow, the marvelous spectacle of ice tower and go skiing.

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China’s National Silk Museum

Fashion seems to change over time, but one beautiful shimmering fabric has been fashionable for centuries. Welcome to China, HRC is pleasure to provide Guangzhou hotels booking, you can book Canton fair hotels, save money and time, enjoy amazing stay and value-added service! HRC also provide China Tour guide and Indochina tour packages for you.

China National Silk Museum is the first state-level museum dedicated to silk culture and the biggest silk museum in the world. Chinese former chairman Jiang Zemin made an epigraphy "Opening up a New Silk Road, Promoting Chinese Silk Culture" for celebrating the opening of the museum in spring 1992.
The museum owns eight exhibition halls, including: the Preface Hall, Relics Hall, Folk-custom Hall, Dyeing and Weaving Hall and Modern Achievements Hall.

China’s National Silk Museum always pays much attention to friendly cultural exchanges on silk with any other countries. Based on its past years’ efforts, the museum has been gradually developing to a high standard research, collection, and authentication of the ancient Chinese silk cloth. China’s National Silk Museum is a very popular tourist destination which attracts millions of tourists who are interested in Chinese silk. 

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Wuzhizhou Island has an irregular butterfly-like shape

Wuzhizhou Island, locate in Haitang Bay, is about 30 km northeast of Sanya city. Covering an area of some 1.48 square kilometers, the island has an irregular butterfly-like shape and a total coastline of 5.7 km. Compared to those northern islands which are only suitable for the growth of bush vegetations, Wuzhizhou Island teems with various lofty and straight arbors and also flourishing and luxuriant bushes, both of which are like a natural woven green blanket covering each corner of the Island and creating an inherent elegance. Welcome to China for Guangzhou fair. HRC is pleasure to provide hotels in Guangzhou booking, China Tour Guide and Indochina tour packages for you.
Lover Island consists of two giant stones that have witnessed thousand years of ebb and flow and now still stands there calmly face to face as if a couple in love.

 
It is said that it was nominated in the name of a pair of deeply loved young couple who were turned into stones by irritated Dragon King. Now Lover Island has became one of the most attractive sights in Wuzhizhou Island and the best favored site for lovers.

Tips:
1) Recommended time for visitors: One day
2) Telephones: Pay telephone boxes are available around about the island. There is of course also the option of using the room service telephone at one’s hotel. Lastly, mobile phones can be used throughout the island, though reception will vary depending on the topography (the very best reception is quite naturally atop Guanri Cliff).
3) Clothing and sundry equipment: Normally speaking, summer clothing is adequate, but one is advised to dress "layered", that is, with a long-sleeved shirt and a sweater, and perhaps with a windbreaker in reserve, and even warmer clothing from January to March. Sunglasses and a hat are a must for beach outings, as well as sunblock, and should be used anytime one is exposed to the sun for extended periods of time. Mosquito repellent is handy to include in one’s kit, as are tablets for car and sea sickness.

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Yangshuo West Street is the beating heart of Yangshuo town

Yangshuo West Street is the beating heart of Yangshuo town. The history of West Street as a tourist center in Yangshuo goes all the way back to the early 1980′s when the street was not even paved. Yangshuo West Street is nowadays the main shopping area. There are many little shops selling anything from local produced paintings, T-shirts, souvenirs and other local curiosa. Welcome to China for Canton Trade fair. HRC is pleasure to provide Guangzhou hotels booking, China Tour guide，like Beijing tour, Xian tour, Guilin tour, Huangshan tour.

 
West Street is filled with small shops and vendor’s stands selling all kinds of souvenirs and snacks. Chinese teenagers mingle with young Western bicyclists and backpackers in Internet cafes, such as Mickey Mao’s, Hard Rock Cafe or at Lisa’s Cafe eating apple pie, beefsteak French fries, and ice-cream sundaes. These comfort foods from abroad are difficult to find in China. International tourists feel at home here because everyone speaks fluent English and restaurants and bars provide menus in several languages. Why not kick back here for a few days? Take the chance to recharge your batteries and connect with you friends and relatives around the world in one of the internet cafes. The accommodation is very reasonable.

Walking on such a modern street, you will sense both eastern and western flavors. Moreover, you will have the chance to have a try of the local dishes and snacks with the beer fish as the most popular dish in this area. Moreover, when enjoying the scenery along the street, having a sip of coffee is also a good choice for relaxation. Meanwhile, there’re a lot souvenir shops, so you can go to these places to look around and it will be worthwhile to buy some when having a tour here.

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Luoping is a national base for raising bees and producing honey products

Aside from photographers, Luoping’s blooming rapeseed flowers and the refreshing smell of spring attract bees. Luoping is a national base for raising bees and producing honey products. Welcome to China for Canton Trade fair. HRC is pleasure to provide Guangzhou hotels booking, China Tour guide and Indochina tour packages for you.

 
Rapeseed flowers are planted to harvest cooking oil from their seeds after the flowers had withered after their colorful bloom. They are planted all over China but bloom at different times of the year, depending on the temperature of the locations. The rapeseed farms in Luoping are among the largest scale in China.
It is one of the most famous photographing spot throughout the world. A lot of photographers arrives here every year during spring to capture this beautiful scenario into their camera.

The best time to visit there is from mid March to early April (by June the show gets over), when the Canola flowers are in full bloom. During this time the sprawling farmlands get covered by the Canola flower stretching as far as one can see.

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Ancient Nanfeng Kilin is an attraction in Ancient Nanfeng Kiln Cultural and Creative Zone

Ancient Nanfeng Kilin is an attraction in Ancient Nanfeng Kiln Cultural and Creative Zone, located in Shiwan Town, Chancheng District, Foshan city of Guangdong province. It was built in Ming Dynasty Zhengde years (1506-1521) and is still in use now. Welcome to China for Canton trade fair. HRC is pleasure to provide Guangzhou hotels booking, China tour guide and Indochina tour packages for you.

The kiln still works on traditional lines, being fueled by wood and requiring a worker to look after the fire. A skilled firer knows the length of time and optimum positioning of each of a batch of china clay models. It is a skill that requires vision, initiative and experience, particularly when firing the grey and red earth glazed "cricket wing" texture pottery.
Ancient Nanfeng Kiln’s endless fire of 500 years has continued to spark the memory of the Shiwan residents, and integrating modern spirit with the ancient pottery culture. The Nanfeng Kiln is one of the most significant Foshan attractions.

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Dongguan Science & Technology Museum is a key project of the Dongguan Municipal Government infrastructure program

Dongguan Science & Technology Museum is a key project of the Dongguan Municipal Government infrastructure program. At an estimated cost of 200 million RMB by the municipal government, the 30,000 square meter building will house a 300-seat IMAX Dome theatre. The museum is scheduled to open early 2004.

Its major task is to organize popular science exhibition, a series of popular science lectures and forums, training activities for youth science and technology and the innovation of science and technology popularization and education activities, astronomy, Science Museum on the Internet and mobile technology promotion and publicity. Dongguan Science Museum has many popular science exhibition and event space, is to integrate scientific, intellectual and fun in one of important positions in the social science education. The major science facilities are: earthquake Science Hall: the rotatable globe has a diameter of 3 meters, on the globe through LED light show, allowing viewers to the national distribution of the seismic zone at a glance.

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Causeway Bay is the result of land-reclamation projects

Causeway Bay, the world’s second highest rent district (the highest rent district of the world is Fifth Avenue of New York USA), is the result of land-reclamation projects. This heavily built-up area is nowadays the shopping and fashion centre in Hong Kong and packed with trendy shops carrying products from all around the world.

There are substantial commercial, retail and other economic activities in Causeway Bay. Insufficient road space to accommodate both vehicular traffic and pedestrians may result in traffic accidents. In order to improve the environment and safety for pedestrians, Transport Department has already implemented pedestrian schemes in the more crowded parts of Causeway Bay.
Locals can distinguish the clientele who frequent different parts of Causeway Bay. The more affluent area is Lee Gardens and Lee Gardens Two that house the ready-to-wear collections of Chanel, LV, Prada and Gucci. You will see a lot of well heeled ladies having high tea at Cova Caffe Ristorante at the Lee Gardens. The café has a long history dating back to the 1800’s, but it is quite comical the way diners then and now mirror each other, where the cafe once has been serving European royalties, it is now serving the Queens of haute couture. There is a whole floor at Lee Gardens Two that caters to designer babies, luring chic moms with their toddlers and helpers. The clothes are ridiculously expensive for the amount of fabric, but the smiles you see on the proud moms twirling their precious ones in these adorable clothing are priceless.

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Wuzhen Water Town is administrated by Tongxiang City of Zhejiang Province

Wuzhen Water Town is administrated by Tongxiang City of Zhejiang Province. It locates in the center among the six ancient towns in the south of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. It borders with Huzhou city in the west and Taoyuan Town in Wujiang County of Jiangsu Province in the north. Welcome to China for Guangzhou Fair, HRC is pleased to take you to grab a genuine China Tour and Indochina Tours.

 
The uniqueness of the town lies in its layout, being 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) long and divided into six districts. These are: Traditional Workshops District, Traditional Local-Styled Dwelling Houses District, Traditional Culture District, Traditional Food and Beverage District, Traditional Shops and Stores District, and Water Township Customs and Life District. Wandering along the east-west-east circuit created by these six districts, you will enjoy the atmosphere of the traditional cultures and the original ancient features of the town that have been preserved intact.

A special thing about Wuzhen is that some of the houses beside the river is built on pillars to lift them above the surface of the waterway. Wooden or stone pillars are fixed into the waterway bed, crossbeams are fixed to the pillars, and wooden boards are fixed on to form floors. This architectural feature is called a “water pavilion”. This is part of the original architecture of Wuzhen. The water pavilion is really “on the waterway”. There are often windows on the three sides of this feature, facing the waterway, through which people can have a wonderful view of the watery scenery. Mao Dun described the water pavilion in his hometown in his book Da Di Shan He saying: “…outside the back door there is the river. Standing beside the back door people can get water by hanged tubs. In my dreams I can still hear the sound of the boats floating in the air…” In a sense, the water pavilion is the spirit of Wuzhen. It’s not as gorgeous as the tall buildings. However, with water pavilions, people in Wuzhen get closer with the water; with water pavilions, the scenery of Wuzhen becomes more charming; with water pavilions, the temperament of Wuzhen is more elegant; with water pavilions, the history of Wuzhen becomes more cultural. Water pavilions are only present in the water town of Wuzhen and they make this place charming. 

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