Articles, tagged with "qing dynasty", page 4

Thian Hock Keng, a temple like no other

Singapore, an independent city-state off the southern borders of the Malay peninsula, lays claim to a vivid and eventful history. Its modern history began with the establishment of a trading post by Sir Stamford Raffles for the British East India Company ... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

Shopping in Tianjin – a shoppers delight!

As the fifth largest city in the Republic of China, Tianjin is still a long way from the clutches of becoming a cosmopolitan city. The architecture that you find here is a mix of typical Chinese styles and European. There are many natural wonders and cult... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

China’s most magnificent temple – the Lama Temple

At the north-eastern side of Beijing is China's largest and most perfectly preserved imperial temple - The Lama Temple or Yonghe Temple. This temple was established in 1694 during the Qing Dynasty. Prince Yong used the temple as his residence and after hi... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

Temple of Great Compassion, a Zen masterpiece

Tianjin is a major city in the People's Republic of China. It has experienced an eventful and turbulent history, with many foreign occupations and a multitude of military incidents. By the turn of the 19th century many western nations had established thei... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

Happy Yuyuan Garden in Picturesque Shanghai

Forever reinventing itself and emerging as a global city in the likes of New York City or Paris, the oriental metropolis of Shanghai has certainly come a long way. Often compared to Hong Kong rather than its sister city Beijing, Shanghai is a refreshing A... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

Beijing Zoo - wild fauna up close

The Beijing Zoo was created in 1906 and opened for public viewing in 1908 with an area of only 10 hectares and a few modest pavilions to accommodate the animals. At that time only a few dozen species such as lions, tigers and monkeys were there. Now the B... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

Kowloon Walled City Park, an oasis in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of the most advanced market economies in the world. A thriving financial and commercial centre, it is now an administrative region of the People's Republic of China. However in many areas Hong Kong enjoys a high degree of independence and... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

Tianamen Square- Marvel at the spacious wonder in the heart of Beijing

Beijing is one of the fastest growing cities in the world, and one of the oldest and largest in China, with a rich history that has helped shape the country into what it is today. The city is awash with traditional culture and heritage that has merged wit... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

History of Platform Shoes

You may think platform shoes are something straight out of contemporary pop culture, but you'd be wrong. Platform shoes have a rich and varied history that begins in the theaters of Ancient Greece. Tragic actors would often don platform sandals with wood ... Read >
Author: jane baron

Meiyuan Garden – a place where quiet thoughts and beautiful memories are born

The tiny 19th century city of Wuxi in China is today bustling with activity. Once famed for the life like puppet opera and characters used for dramas, the place is more famous for the production of silk. Situated along the banks of the Lake Tai and th... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

The Beauty of Chinese Jade

Chinese jade puts forth so many positive attributes that the stone's rise in popularity should be no surprise. With a storied past and a stunning appearance, Chinese jade appeals to both the fashion and spiritual side of every bearer. Described in the ... Read >
Author: Robert Bell

Enjoy the magnificence of the Plum Garden at Wuxi

"The Plum Garden Carved Stone" reads the 1.5 ton stone worked by the Garden's previous owner Rong Desheng, which stands majestically at the entrance to one of China's most enchanting attractions. Situated at the foot of Hun Hill, this extraordinary Garden... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

Shanghai fare – a living cuisine

Although time constantly changes the way a place can look and feel, one thing that emerges through the ages and manages to tell a story of its own is its cuisine. Past down through the generations with its own blends that's what Shanghai cuisine is all a... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

War and Literature converge at the Man Mo Temple Hong Kong

Famed for being a metropolitan financial centre and one of Asia's most highly developed states, it is easy to forget that Hong Kong with its rich history of both Chinese and Colonial settlers also offers visitors a chance to delve into the remarkable cult... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

Da Zhao Temple – a step into history

Set in the town of Hohhot, in inner Mongolia the Da Zhao Temple also known as the Yikezhao Temple, is a popular attraction in this part of the world. Being the city's largest temple, it boasts of many murals and structures. The Buddhist Monastery actua... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

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