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Friday, October 14th, 2011
10. Palace of Earthly Tranquility (Kunninggong)
The Palace of Earthly Tranquility (Palace of Terrestrial Tranquility or Kunninggong) is the last of the three main palaces in the Inner Court of the Forbidden City, standing behind the Hall of Celestial and Terrestrial Union. The palace was first built in 1420, and rebuilt in 1605 due to two fires [...]
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Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
Lying at the center of Beijing, the Forbidden City, called Gu Gong in Chinese, was the imperial palace for twenty-four emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was first built throughout 14 years during the reign of Emperor Chengzu in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Ancient Chinese Astronomers believed that the Purple Star (Polaris) [...]
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Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Beijing, the heart of China, is always the first choice of travelers who are willing to know a time-honored and developed city of China. It has been the political, economic and cultural center of China for over 800 years from the Yuan Dynasty. The numerous royal buildings with long history endow Beijing with incomparable charm, [...]
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
It would be no exaggeration to say that a visit to Anshun will be the sweetest memory in your life. Clear skies, a mild climate, and fresh air provide ideal conditions for enjoying the beautiful mountains, rivers and caves in this mysterious land-Anshun.
1. Huangguoshu Waterfall
Huangguoshu Waterfall, a milky way in miniature, is the largest waterfall [...]
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