http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com The Black Dragon Pool is a charming and tranquil park and pool system in the north east of Lijinag on the northern edge of Lijiang's famous Old Town. The Black Dragon Pool is the head waters of the Yushui River that provides water for the Old Town. The... http://www.articlealley.com/http://chinatravelgo.articlealley.com/the-black-dragon-pool-of-lijiang-2409896.html 27th January 2012 Of Suzhou's four classic gardens, the Lion Grove Garden is the most unique and original. Lion Grove Garden is famous for it's elaborate mazes made from Taihu rock. History Lion Grove Garden was financed and built in 1342 by a group of Zen Buddhist m... http://www.articlealley.com/http://chinatravelgo.articlealley.com/suzhou-travel--lion-grove-garden-2349751.html 19th September 2011 Of all the travel spots commonly listed in Hangzhou, the Solitary Hill is the only one actually on the lake itself. Unlike the other travel spots, you do not need to buy a ticket to see Solitary Hill, there are no opening times and you can include it in y... http://www.articlealley.com/http://chinatravelgo.articlealley.com/hangzhou-travel--solitary-hill-2349742.html 19th September 2011 Tea house (Chaguan), a special place for the Chinese to have tea, is very popular in the Yangtze River area; it is mostly called tea house (Chalou) in provinces like Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan, and is called tea pavilion (Chatting) in Beijing and Tianj... http://www.articlealley.com/http://joanna8.articlealley.com/tea-house-2338423.html 22nd August 2011 Beijing is the funds of the People's Republic of China. It has a prolonged history with an abundance of historical and cultural heritage that represents treasures from the city's civilizations. Beijing has served as a money of the region for much more tha... http://www.articlealley.com/http://tierra.articlealley.com/beijing-travel-2281637.html 15th June 2011 Shenyang was originally the economical, cultural, communicational, trading and commercial hub of the Northeastern province of China. However, presently it has transformed into a tourist hot spot inducing a good number of tourists to get cheap flights to S... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pramod2.articlealley.com/some-must-visit-places-for-boarders-of-shenyang-flights-2240139.html 19th May 2011 With a history of 480 year, Guyi Garden was built during the reign of Jiajing Emperor in the Ming dynasty. With an area of 146mu in size, Guyi Garden is the biggest classic garden in Shanghai, where have five gardens of this kind. According to a book call... http://www.articlealley.com/http://shanelee.articlealley.com/shanghai-guyi-garden-travel-guide-and-tips-2230258.html 16th May 2011 Correctly termed as the Temple of awakening, China’s Great Bell Temple houses the biggest bell in the world and while its soft chime is musical, its loud clamorous tones can be heard for more than 50 km away at night. This ancient temple was built during ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pushpithawijesinghe.articlealley.com/awakening-to-the-sound-of-the-largest-bell-in-the-word-2210605.html 04th May 2011 Xixi Wetland Park is located in the western part of Hangzhou City, only 6 kilometres from the downtown of Hangzhou - Wulin Gagte, and 5 kilometres from West Lake. Xixi was created during Han and Jin Dynasty, developed during Tang and Song Dynasty, flouris... http://www.articlealley.com/http://shanelee.articlealley.com/china-xixi-national-wetland-park-travel-guide-2202436.html 03rd May 2011 Keyan Scenic Spot is one of the first national "AAAA level tourist spots" and "well-known brands for tourism industry in China" as well as the central scenic spot of the Jianhu-Keyan Tourist Area in Shaoxing County. It is located at 8 km west of Shaoxing,... http://www.articlealley.com/http://shanelee.articlealley.com/china-keyan-scenic-spot-travel-guide-and-tips-2197423.html 21st April 2011 Yong He Gong, or the Palace of Harmony and Peace, and widely known as the Lama Temple, is a best preserved Tibetan Buddhist temple in China. Located in An Ding Men, Dongcheng District, the Lama temple covers 66,400 square meters and is 480 meters long fro... http://www.articlealley.com/http://shanelee.articlealley.com/yong-he-gong-beijing-china-travel-guide-and-tips-2174569.html 07th April 2011 One of the biggest misconceptions that many travellers have is that the Great Wall of China is one big wall. It is not. The great wall is actually a series of walls and fortifications built to defend ancient China’s borders against northern barbarians. Th... http://www.articlealley.com/http://chinatravelgo.articlealley.com/the-great-wall-of-china--the-background-2160330.html 03rd April 2011 China jade have played a very important part in the ancient Chinese civilization and the Chinese jade culture has a splendid history which is more than seven thousand years. Jade wares from the Han Dynasty nowadays have attracted people’s attention bec... http://www.articlealley.com/http://gongliang.articlealley.com/chinese-jade-jewelry-and-its-significant-in-china-2157000.html 31st March 2011 There are many properties and businesses where the decor will gain from a selection of Mandarin antique furniture pieces. No matter whether you are just beginning a assortment, or have acquired a lot of objects to match your surroundings, there are numero... http://www.articlealley.com/http://shaunacosta6.articlealley.com/mandarin-antique-furniture-2146834.html 28th March 2011 The Tiananmen Gate was first built in the 1420s in the Ming Dynasty. During the demise of the Ming Dynasty, heavy fighting between Li Zicheng and the early Qing emperors damaged (or perhaps destroyed) the gate. In 1651 (early Qing Dynasty), the Tiananmen ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://shanelee.articlealley.com/tiananmen-gate-beijing-china-travel-guide-and-tips-2144261.html 27th March 2011 There are many households and firms the place the decor will gain from a wide variety of antique Chinese furniture pieces. Regardless of whether you are just starting a collection, or have acquired several objects to fit your environment, there are quite... http://www.articlealley.com/http://saulayers.articlealley.com/antique-chinese--furniture-2142326.html 25th March 2011 Every once in a while somebody will make the statement that 'Isn't Wing Chun Kung Fu that art invented by a woman?' Inside that statement is a prejudice against ladies who can be pretty darned skilled. The statement also shows some basic ignorance. Man... http://www.articlealley.com/http://alcase.articlealley.com/wing-chun-kung-fu-the-girls-martial-art-that-will-kick-your-fanny-2069848.html 25th February 2011 For several individuals, the decade of the 1970s is synonymous with the disco scene, with its trademark steady beat, flashing lights, and bell-bottoms. Shiny disco outfits had to appeal to the right type of interest, and dominate the glittering dance floo... http://www.articlealley.com/http://joanne.articlealley.com/making-historical-past-with-gold-platform-footwear-1936277.html 07th January 2011 The Fu Mausoleum located in the eastern suburbs of China's Shenyang City is the expansive tomb complex of the founder of the Qing dynasty, Nurhachi and his queen. Encompassing an area of no less than 48 acres, the complex has been identified as a UNESCO W... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pushpithawijesinghe.articlealley.com/fu-mausoleum-a-fascinating-historical-site-1750436.html 17th September 2010 No. 5 Baicaopan In Baicaopan, the mean temperature is usually lower than in urban Beijing and always a good place for the Beijing people to relax and spend summer holiday. Reputed as the green pearl of Taihang Mountains, the Baicaopan is the best venue t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://nancyzhai.articlealley.com/two-recommended-places-of-travelling-china-beijing-in-midautumn-festival-1745454.html 15th September 2010 Dali Bai Nationality Autonomous Prefecture has one city and 11 counties within its jurisdiction. Its prefectural capital is Dali City ( including Xiaguan city and Dali ancient city ). There are four scenic areas in the Dali region, including the Cangshan ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mikehe.articlealley.com/what-to-see-in-dali-1732878.html 07th September 2010 As the autumn approaches, the best time to watch red leaves is also coming. In China, there are many good sites for people to see the beautiful scenery. Among them, the Fragrant Hill is just the best one, and its red leaves are well-known in the country a... http://www.articlealley.com/http://nancyzhai.articlealley.com/top-nine-venues-in-china-to-admire-red-leaves-1732814.html 07th September 2010 The Beijing Zoo is a world-renowned facility and one of the top attractions in the city. However, its journey to world-wide acclaim and recognition has been a very long and arduous one. Originally founded as the Sanbeizi Gardens after a Prince of the ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pushpithawijesinghe.articlealley.com/the-beijing-zoo--combining-imperial-beauty-and-exotic-fauna-1710626.html 19th August 2010 Tiger Hill is a must visit destination in Suzhou that is rich in history and extremely scenic in beauty. Also known as the Surging Sea Hill, this famous hill covers an area of over 3 hectares and stands majestically at a height of 36 meters. The hill is h... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pushpithawijesinghe.articlealley.com/tiger-hill--suzhous-legendary-hill-of-culture-history-and-natural-splendour-1708287.html 18th August 2010 "There are 360 large hutongs in the capital city of China and as many small hutongs as there are hairs on an ox" is a popular saying among the old local residents of Beijing. Hutongs are ancient city alleys or lanes in Beijing that were established during... http://www.articlealley.com/http://tiajones2.articlealley.com/walking-down-the-hutongs-of-ancient-china-1686590.html 09th August 2010 Huanghuali furniture, the term in Chinese furniture literally means "yellow flowering pear wood furniture". Huanghuali is a member of the rosewood family and is botanically classified as Dalbergia odorifera. In pre-modern times the wood was known as huali... http://www.articlealley.com/http://gicasa.articlealley.com/huanghuali-furniture-and-introduction-of-huanghuali-furniture-1682423.html 06th August 2010 Originally part of the Forbidden City, Beihai Park is one of China's most loved, most ancient, most popular imperial parks. Following the customs of most imperial parks, Beihai Park too is built to resemble the convergence of the architectural and structu... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pushpithawijesinghe.articlealley.com/beihai-park--where-history-and-culture-meet-1682220.html 06th August 2010 With its smoky color, thin streak of white line and iridescent properties, the chrysoberyl stone seems much like a sleek feline winking at you when natural light hits its beautiful surface. Because of this, it has become popularly known as the "cat's eye"... http://www.articlealley.com/http://davidw.articlealley.com/cats-eye-ring-1678485.html 05th August 2010 Little would one suspect that the quaint little European style house on Xiangshan Road was the former home of the man the Chinese consider to be the father of their Nation. The Sun Yat Sen residence is barely noticeable among the giant skyscrapers that ha... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pushpithawijesinghe.articlealley.com/sun-yat-sen-residence--home-of-the-father-of-china-1677708.html 05th August 2010 The Yuan (CNY) has been a focal point for economists and forex markets for decades. The exchange rate, a long-time sore spot in Washington, is fixed. That is, the Chinese government maintains a strict rate against the dollar and does not allow free trade... http://www.articlealley.com/http://robertpalmer.articlealley.com/forex-analysis-and-the-yuan-1672991.html 03rd August 2010 Diabolo Museum, a place to collect all kinds of diabloes In the early period, Diabolo was first used as the royal toy, and later became popular among the public. As a good tool of fitness and recreation for the ordinary people, the Diabolo was usually a ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://nancyzhai.articlealley.com/beijing-top-interesting-and-cool-museumscontinuing-1662798.html 19th July 2010 Zhouzhuang, a water town in Jiangsu Province Zhouzhuang is situated just southeast of Suzhou City and southwest of Kunshan Mountain, called Zhenfengli in old times. In spite of existing for over 900 years, Zhouzhuang still keeps well the original styl... http://www.articlealley.com/http://nancyzhai.articlealley.com/visiting-zhouzhuang-one-of-the-five-wellknown-ancient-towns-in-china-1651751.html 13th July 2010 Situated in Anren Jie, Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden is a renowned classical garden of immense picturesque beauty. It was constructed by Pan Yunduan a royal officer in the Ming Dynasty for the tranquil enjoyment of his parents in their old age. The garden was c... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pushpithawijesinghe.articlealley.com/yuyuan-garden-the-beauty-of-a-sons-love-1625349.html 29th June 2010 When touring the city of Beijing in China you can't help but admire its stunning skyline that snuggles some of the most innovative concepts. Among them the most notable are the M shaped CCTV headquarters, the National Stadium resembling a bird's nest and ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pushpithawijesinghe.articlealley.com/prince-gongs-mansion--treasure-trove-of-traditional-chinese-architecture-1620910.html 25th June 2010 Tianjin is one of the biggest cities in China nestled along the famous Hai He River. It is a city packed with historical sites and other sightseeing attractions besides a number of parks and gardens. A sightseeing tour in Tianjin will let you discover maj... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pushpithawijesinghe.articlealley.com/attractions-in-tianjin--witness-a-citys-historical-splendour-and-scenic-beauty-1585572.html 04th June 2010 Like other popular tourist destinations in China, the city of Tianjin too is a historical city packed with magnificent landmarks and sightseeing spots. Among the many attractions in Tianjin some of the most beautiful spots to explore are concentrated in o... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pushpithawijesinghe.articlealley.com/mt-panshan-scenic-area--teeming-with-enthralling-sights-and-historical-sites-1585490.html 04th June 2010 The cheongsam especially long Chinese dress displays strong national flavor and embodies the beauty of Chinese traditional costumes . Chinese dress not only represents the Chinese female costume but also has become a symbol of a traditional oriental ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://yyy1128.articlealley.com/choosing-a-long-chinese-dress-1580090.html 02nd June 2010 The motive why did China invade Tibet is unclear as of now. Groups from China, Tibet, and other parts of the world are still debating over the said issue and arguing about who's supposed to govern Tibet. Opinions are still varied and they have to trace ba... http://www.articlealley.com/http://stuartmichael.articlealley.com/what-are-the-reasons-why-did-china-invade-tibet-1556342.html 19th May 2010 The beauty of Tianjin is prevalent in its natural wonders, architecture, culture and people. As a coastal city of China, Tianjin offers a diverse array of seafood to sample, beautiful beaches and plenty of fresh air. Explore the many tourist attractions i... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pushpithawijesinghe.articlealley.com/jinmen-guli--a-wonderful-display-of-tianjins-culture-1531591.html 05th May 2010 Walking into the Forest of Stone Steles in Xian, the curious traveler comes face to face with the ancient history of prestigious and renowned dynasties in China. Over 3000 steles in their deep, firm engravings offer a peek into a history so intriguing and... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pushpithawijesinghe.articlealley.com/understanding-china-and-its-history-through-an-amazing-gallery-of-stone-steles-1526123.html 29th April 2010 The Emperor Kang-Si, or Kangxi, ruled China for 61 years and the battle styled weapon, the Emperor KangSi Sword was created in his honor boasting an exquisite design with a 440 stainless steel blade. This sword was created to honor the reign of Kang-si (1... http://www.articlealley.com/http://briangarvin.articlealley.com/learn-all-about-the-emperor-kangsi-sword-1520814.html 27th April 2010 The Chinese Imperial palace from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, the Forbidden City is one of the most historic tourist attractions in the city of Beijing. Along with the mystique and the intimidating nature of its name itself, this political focal ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pushpithawijesinghe.articlealley.com/forbidden-city-the-home-of-emperors-past-1519340.html 27th April 2010 If you are planning on making a weekend trip to Beijing, the six best places to visit would be Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, the Ming Tombs and last but certainly not least the Great Wall. Visit these locat... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pushpithawijesinghe.articlealley.com/weekend-travel-beijing--an-experience-of-a-lifetime-1508351.html 19th April 2010 You may have found that the traditional Chinese wedding dress is quite different from the typical western dress. Most of Chinese wedding dresses come with more decorations and more craftsmanship. Newly weds will decide which type of dresses they wear acco... http://www.articlealley.com/http://wendy.articlealley.com/something-about-the-chinese-wedding-dress-1415206.html 24th February 2010 Among the different kinds of teas that are available, Oolong tea is one of those that tea lovers really enjoy. It has a unique blend of flavor which continues to attract people today. In fact, it is one of the teas that have a rich historical origin and a... http://www.articlealley.com/http://tamarslay.articlealley.com/history-art-and-oolong-tea-1382823.html 08th February 2010