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April 28th, 2010

Suspended Temple

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The Suspended Temple. known in Chinese as Xuankong Si. is an hour`s drive from Datong in North China`s Shanxi Province….

April 28th, 2010

Yonghegong Lamasery

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The Yonghegong Lamasery is located in the northeast of Beijing and covers a space of 660.000 square metres. It is…

April 28th, 2010

Story about Mt. Lushan

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Mt. Lushan in South China`s Jiangxi Province is famous for its towering peaks. steep gorges. overhanging cliffs and cascading waterfalls….

April 28th, 2010

Longmen Grottoes

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The world-famous Longmen Grottoes are located 12km south of Luoyang. Here two mountains. namely. East Hill (Mt. Xiangshan) and West…

April 28th, 2010

Mogao Grottoes

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The Mogao Grottoes. also known as Thousand Buddha Cave in Northwest China`s Gansu province. is one of the three noted…

One of the most stunning examples of Martial Arts of China is the finding of the Terracotta Army. a collection…

China to survey ancient villages for better protection
Abstract:
Chinese cultural heritage experts will launch a nationwide survey of the country`s remaining…

April 28th, 2010

Silk Road

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Silk Road
China`s vast western region is accessible to travelers along the classic Silk Road. the most important connection between the…

The Yaos. with a population of 2.13 million. live in mountain communities scattered over 130 counties in five south China…

The late British historian promptly replied Xinjiang during the early C.E. era. the time when Mahayana Buddhism came to East…