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Mogao Caves In Dunhuang

Mogao Caves, Dunhuang – A Repository of Ancient Chinese Civilization

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Mogao Caves (莫高窟, Mogaoku), also known as the Mogao Grottoes, are located at the western end of the Hexi Corridor in Dunhuang, China. The construction of these caves began during the Sixteen Kingdoms period and continued through the Yuan Dynasty, spanning approximately 1,000 years. This lengthy period of development is unique among Chinese grottoes. The […]

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west lake scenic area

West Lake Scenic Area – Ticket, Opening Hours, Location, and Highlights

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The West Lake Scenic Area (西湖风景区) in Hangzhou covers a total area of 59.04 square kilometers, with the lake itself spanning 6.38 square kilometers and the surrounding conservation area spanning 35.64 square kilometers. Situated at the confluence of plains, hills, lakes, and rivers, with mountains on three sides and the urban area on one side,

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longmen grottoes luoyang

Longmen Grottoes, Luoyang – Ticket, Opening Hours, Location, and Highlights

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The Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang (洛阳龙门石窟) stand as the world’s largest and most extensive repository of stone carving art, hailed by UNESCO as the “pinnacle of Chinese stone carving art” and ranking at the forefront of China’s major grottoes. It is a designated World Heritage Site, a key national cultural relic protection unit, and a

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kunming stone forest

Kunming Stone Forest – Ticket, Opening Hours, Location, and Highlights

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The Kunming Stone Forest (昆明石林), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Global Geopark, is renowned for its unique karst geological formations, predominantly featuring limestone landscapes. This geological wonderland showcases a diverse array of karst formations, with towering stone pillars resembling swords, columns, and mushrooms. Additionally, visitors can marvel at caves, stalactites, karst lakes, natural bridges,

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western qing tombs

Western Qing Tombs – Ticket Price, Opening Hours, Location, and Highlights

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The Western Qing Tombs (清西陵), located in Baoding, China, serve as the final resting place for four Qing Dynasty emperors, with their construction spanning from the reign of Emperor Yongzheng in 1730 to completion in 1915, making it a monumental project that lasted 185 years. This sprawling complex stands as one of the largest, best-preserved,

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dazu rock carvings chongqing

Dazu Rock Carvings, Chongqing – Ticket Price, Opening hours, Location, and Highlights

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The Dazu Rock Carvings (大足石刻), located in Chongqing’s Dazu District, comprise 141 cliffside sculpture sites within the region. Among these, the national-level sites include Baoding Mountain, Beishan (including Duobao Pagoda), Nanshan, Shimenshan, Shizhuanshan, Miaogaoshan, and Shuchengyan. The municipal-level sites feature Jianshanzi, Qianfoyan, Fengshansi, Shengshuisi, Chenjiayan, and Pusengmiao, while the district-level sites include 61 locations such

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puning temple in chengde

Puning Temple, Hebei – Ticket Price, Openign Hours, Location, and Highlights

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Puning Temple (普宁寺), located in Chengde, stands as one of the prominent Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in northern China. Established during the Qing Dynasty, the temple holds historical significance as it was commissioned by Emperor Qianlong explicitly for the Mongolian nobility to convene. The architectural grandeur of Puning Temple is awe-inspiring, making it a must-visit destination

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jinshanling great wall

Jinshanling Great Wall – Ticket Price, Opening Hours, Location, and Highlights

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The Jinshanling Great Wall (金山岭长城), situated on the peaks of Daxiao Jinshanling in Luanping County, Hebei Province, is a significant segment of the Ming Dynasty’s Great Wall, stretching over 15 kilometers from the east at Wangjing Tower to the west at Longyukou. Constructed under the command of General Qi Jiguang in 1567, this section stands

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canglang pavilion in suzhou

Canglang Pavilion, Suzhou – Ticket Price, Opening Hours, Location, and Highlights

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Canglang Pavilion (沧浪亭), nestled in the heart of Suzhou, China, spans an expansive 1.08 hectares and boasts a rich history dating back to the Northern Song Dynasty during the Qingli era (1041–1048 AD). As the residence of the renowned military general Han Shizhong in the early years of the Southern Song Dynasty (12th century AD),

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chengde mountain resort

Chengde Mountain Resort – Ticket Price, Opening hours, Location, and Highlights

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Chengde Mountain Resort (承德避暑山庄), also known as Chengde Imperial Summer Resort or Rehe Imperial Palace, is a historic architectural complex located in Chengde, Hebei Province, China. Its construction began in 1703 and spanned the reigns of three Qing emperors: Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong. After 89 years of meticulous planning and construction, the resort emerged as

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