http://travel.cneo.com/China/ Travel / China en Copyright © 2002-2010 Cneo.com admin@cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/Xian/Da-Ming-Palace.html Da Ming Palace National Heritage Park is located in North Xi’an. It was constructed on the ruins of Tang Dynasty palaces and Da Ming Palace the political hub. Covering an area of 3.66 km2 the park was built with the primary goal of conserving the ruins for display to the public. Equipped with modern technologies the park embodies the magnificence and horticultural wonders of the palaces built during the Tang Dynasty. It has become a place where travelers and local residents alike can marvel at the aesthetic features of the ruins while enjoying recreational and cultural activities. 2010-11-19 Xi'an admin Cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/Xian/Datang-Furong-Garden.html Datang Furong Garden covers an area of 998 acres of the total; in which the surface area of about 300 acres; green area of about 440 acres; road Square area of about 158 acres; the construction area of nearly 100,000 square meters, booths, Taiwan, House, House, Terrace , bridges, galleries, ranging. Follow the old buildings should be longevity, not the principle of youth. Building materials are brick and tile design coagulation structure and wood structure of a combination of both to preserve the original appearance of the Tang Dynasty architecture, and it also enabled a long time without dama 2010-11-16 Xi'an admin Cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/Xian/Xian-Bell-Tower.html The Bell Tower, is a stately traditional building, that marks the geographical center of the ancient capital. From this important landmark extend East, South, West and North Streets, connecting the Tower to the East, South, West and North Gates of the 2010-11-10 Xi'an admin Cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/Xian/Tai-Bai-Mountain.html Tai Bai Mountain is one of the most renowned mountains in China, it is recognized as the highest peak of Shaanxi Province. The most well known point is the Tai Bai Ji Xue, which is one of the eight spectacles of Chang'an. 2010-10-26 Xi'an admin Cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/Xian/Beilin-Museum.html i'an Beilin Museum, is a museum for steles and stone sculptures which is located in Xi'an, China. In 1944 it was the principal museum for Shaanxi Province on the site of what was formerly a 11th century Confucius Temple. 2010-10-22 Xi'an admin Cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/beijing/Science-Technology-Museum.html Introduction of China Science and Technology Museum Introduction of China Science and Technology Museum China Science and Technology Museum features permanent exhibition organized in line under five themes of displays, namely Science Paradise, The Glory of China, Explorations and Discovery, Sci-Tech and Life and Challenges and the Future, plus many public space display zones; these are also four special-effect theaters, i.e. domed theater, giant screen theater, 4D theater and motion theater. The museum is also equipped with a popular science lecture hall, a number of popular science laborat 2010-10-21 Beijing admin Cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/Xian/Terracotta-Army.html The exquisite terracotta army of the first Qin Dynasty ruler Shihuangdi represents the emperor’s ability to control the resources of the newly unified China, and his attempt to recreate and maintain that empire in the afterlife. The soldiers are par 2010-10-20 Xi'an admin Cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/Xian/Hua-Shan.html Hua Shan is located in the Shaanxi Province, about 120 kilometres east of the city of Xi'an, near the city Huayin in China. Also known as Xi Yue, The Western Sacred Mountain, it is the western mountain of China's Five Sacred Taoist Mountains, and has a long history of religious significance. Originally classified as having three peaks, in modern times the mountain is classified as five main peaks, of which the highest is the South Peak at 2160 m. 2010-10-14 Xi'an admin Cneo.con http://travel.cneo.com/China/Xian/The-City-Wall.html The fortifications of Xi'an, an ancient capital of China, represent one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls. Construction of the first city wall of Chang'an began in 194 BCE and lasted for four years. 2010-10-11 Xi'an admin Cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/beijing/Peking-Man-Site.html Zhoukoudian or Choukoutien is a cave system in Beijing, China. It has yielded many archaeological discoveries, including one of the first specimens of Homo erectus, dubbed Peking Man, and a fine assemblage of bones of the gigantic hyena Pachycrocuta brevirostris. 2010-10-11 Beijing admin Cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/beijing/198.html Beijing Wukesong Culture Sports Centeris an indoor arena for the 2008 Summer Olympics basketball preliminaries and finals. Ground was broken on March 29, 2005 and construction was completed on 11 January 2008. The stadium has a capacity of 18,000 an 2010-10-09 Beijing admin Cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/beijing/China-Millenium-Monument.html The China Millennium Monument in Beijing was constructed to welcome the new millennium, the year 2000. It is located between the Military Museum and the Central Television Complex. North of The China Millennium Monument is the Yuyuantan Park and to its south is the West Beijing Railway Terminus. The China Millennium Monument is a grand structure. 2010-10-09 Beijing admin Cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/beijing/Lao-She-Teahouse.html This is one exciting cultural place at Qianmen off the main tourist itinerary. It is named after the drama Teahouse by Chinese author, Lao She. Although an attempt to give a taste of a Beijing tea-house during Lao She’s time. 2010-10-09 Beijing admin Cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/beijing/Beijing-Temple-Confucius.html The Beijing Temple of Confucius is the second largest Confucian Temple in China after the one in Confucius' hometown of Qufu. It was built in 1302, and imperial officials used it to pay their respects to Confucius until 1911. The compound was enlarged twice, during the Ming and Qing dynasties and now occupies some 20,000 square meters. From 1981 until 2005[1], the Temple of Confucius also housed part of the art collection of the Capital Museum. It stands on Guozijian Street near the Imperial Academy. 2010-10-08 Beijing admin Cneo http://travel.cneo.com/China/beijing/Shidu-Scenic-Area.html Located in Shidu and Zhangfang Town in Fangshan District,Beijing, Shidu Scenic Area is 96 kilometers away from the city. It has the largest and most characteristic Karst valleys in north China and is the closest scenic spot of its kind to Beijing. 2010-09-28 Beijing admin Cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/beijing/Ling-Shan.html Ling Shan is located near the western border of Mentougou District with Hebei Province, about 125 kilometres from Central Beijing. 2010-09-27 Beijing admin Cneo.con http://travel.cneo.com/China/beijing/Cuandixia-Village.html The village belongs to the Qingshui River Valley, thus, the grass is lush and trees are luxuriant. Walking in the village, visitors will feel they have entered an ideal world. It is also a natural place to make films and TV plays. The farmers of Cuandixia Village keep in step with the times and they exploit the idea of folk-custom tourism to welcome tourists home and abroad. At evening, there are varied amusements, such as outdoor movies and campfire parties. 2010-09-25 Beijing admin Cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/beijing/Fragrant-Hills-Park.html Situated in the east part of western hills, 28 kilometers (17 miles) northwest of the Beijing City, Fragrant Hills Park is a large park of hills and forest covering 160 hectares (395.4 acres). Both its natural sceneries and cultural relics are abundant. Xianglu Peak (Incense Burner Peak), 557 meters (1827.4 feet) high, is its highest peak. 2010-09-25 Beijing admin Cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/beijing/Beihai-Park.html Beihai Park located in central Beijing, is one of the oldest and most authentically perserved imperial gardens in China. It has a history of 1000 years. 2010-09-21 Beijing admin Cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/beijing/Tanzhe-Temple.html The Tanzhe Templeis a Buddhist temple situated in the Western Hills, a mountainous area in western Beijing. It is one of the most well-known temples in Beijing. At one time, it was one of the most important temples in the nation. The temple is located near China National Highway 108 in the Mentougou District of Beijing. 2010-09-21 Beijing admin Cneo.con http://travel.cneo.com/China/beijing/Qianmen-Street.html Beijing's Qianmen Street, which is currently under redevelopment, will restore its streetscape to that of the early twentieth century, through use of historical photos, becoming the second pedestrian thoroughfare in the Chinese capital, after Wangfujing Street, the downtown shopping district. 2010-09-20 Beijing admin Cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/beijing/798-Art-Zone.html The area occupied by Beijing 798 Art Zone was once the place for Beijing North China wireless joint equipment factory (namely, 718 Joint Factory), which was designed and built by the experts of former G.D.R in the 1950s. The Joint Factory was designed 2010-09-17 Beijing admin Cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/beijing/Yonghegong-Temple.html Yonghegong (The Lama Temple) is a famous lamasery located in the northeastern part of the old city of Beijing. It was a palatial residence built in 1694 by Qing Emperor Kangxi for his fourth son, Prince Yongzheng who later succeeded to the throne. Thi 2010-09-16 Beijing admin Cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/beijing/Ming-Dynasty-Tombs.html The ming tomb lies 50 kilometers north west from Beijing city. It is the general name given to the mausoleums of 13 emperors of Ming dynasty. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides.The site was chosen by the third Ming Dynasty emperor Yongle (14 2010-09-15 Beijing admin cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/beijing/Old-Summer-Palace.html The Old Summer Palace which is also known as the Ruins of the Yuanmingyuan (the Garden of Perfection and Light) is located northwest of Beijing and to the east of the (present-day) Summer Palace. 2010-09-15 Beijing admin cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/beijing/Beijing-Hutong.html Beijing Hutong summary Beijing Hutong summary People say that the real culture of Beijing is the culture of hutong and the culture of courtyard. How true that is. Often, it is Beijing's winding hutongs that attract tourists from home and abroad rather 2010-09-14 Beijing laosu Cneo.COM http://travel.cneo.com/China/beijing/Beijing-National-Stadium.html The National Stadium, affectionately known as Bird's Nest, is situated in Olympic Green Village, Chaoyang District, Beijing. It was designed as the main stadium of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The Olympic events of track and field, football, gavelock, 2010-09-14 Beijing laosu Cneo.COM http://travel.cneo.com/China/Tibet/Potala_Palace.html Potala Palace general Potala Palace general The Potala Palace (Tibetan:Wylie: Po ta la; simplified Chinese: 布达拉宫; traditional Chinese: 布達拉宮) is located in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It was named after Mount Potala, the abo 2010-09-14 Tibet laosu Cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/beijing/Tiananmen-Square.html Tianan men( the Gate of Heavenly Peace), is located in the center of Beijing. It was first built in 1417 and named Chengtianmen( the Gate of Heavenly Succession). 2010-09-14 Beijing admin cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/beijing/Temple-Heaven.html The Temple of Heaven is located in southern Beijing. It is included in the UNESCO world heritage list in 1998. With an area of 2.7 million square meters, it is the largest of its kind in the country. Built in 1420, the 18th year of the reign of Ming E 2010-09-13 Beijing admin cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/beijing/Great-Wall.html The Great Wall of China, one of the greatest wonders of the world, was listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. Just like a gigantic dragon, the Great Wall winds up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus, stretching approxima 2010-09-13 Beijing admin cneo.com http://travel.cneo.com/China/beijing/Summer-Palace.html Summer Palace -- General Introduction Situated in the western outskirts of Haidian District, the Summer Palace is 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) from central Beijing. Having the largest royal park and being well preserved, it was designated, in 1960 by the 2010-09-11 Beijing Cneo Cneo http://travel.cneo.com/China/beijing/Forbidden-City-beijing.html Lying at the center of Beijing, the Forbidden City,called Gu Gong in Chinese, was the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Now known as the Palace Museum, it is to the north of Tiananmen Square. Rectangular in shape, it is the world's l 2010-09-10 Beijing admin Cneo.com