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[riasbaixas]

2008.10.21


















Tianjin location


The Tianjin Eye, a gigantic ferris wheel constructed on Yongle Bridge over the Haihe River, allows visitors a spectacular view of more than 120 meters above the ground. Construction was completed early this year.
After the successful completion of the body, they tested the ferris wheel's loading ability by using sandbags, followed by the installation of capsules and the electronic drive.
The 110 meter diameter ferris wheel lifts people 120 meters up into the air, as high as one 35-storey building, and promise a grand view of around 40 square kilometers over the surrounding city.
It is reported to be the only ferris wheel in the world that's erected above a bridge.
There are 48 capsules on the ferris wheel, each of them carrying up to 8 people at a time. It takes half an hour for this slow-rotating observation wheel to complete a full circle.

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2008.10.22



Marker on the Tanggula Pass, border between Qinghai and Tibet, 5231 meters above sea level.












Tibet


The Tanggula Pass (唐古拉山口) in the Tibetan Tanggula Mountains is a mountain pass that rises to over 5000 metres above sea level. Just to the north of the pass is the small village of Wenquan which holds the record for being the highest human settlement in the world.
The Qinghai–Tibet Highway reaches its highest point of 5231 meters here. On August 24, 2005, rail track was laid through the Pass at 5072 meters for the Qingzang railway, also known as the Qinghai–Tibet railway, making the Tanggula Pass home to the highest railway in the world, surpassing the altitude of the highest Peruvian by 255 m (837 ft).
The railway connects Xining, Qinghai Province to Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region. The 1,080-kilometre (670-mile) section from Golmud to Lhasa was opened on July 1, 2006. The rail cars have built in personal oxygen supply to avoid altitude sickness.

[riasbaixas]

2008.10.23






View from Red Hill Park



Xinjiang


Urumqi (乌鲁木齐) is the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and the most 'inland' city in the world. With a population of two million gaily-dressed ethnic inhabitants, the city is likened to a piece of emerald embedded at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains. It lies in the lofty ice-capped Bogda Peak and vast Salt Lake in the east; in the rolling pine-covered Southern hill, a well-known scenic district, in the south; and in the alternating fields and sand dunes of Zunggar Basin in the northwest.
The temperature in Urumqi widely ranges between day and night as it belongs to the semi-arid continental climate of middle temperate zone. The climate is extremely arid due to long period of sunlight and bare precipitation. It has shorter spring and autumn; and longer winter and summer. May to October is the golden season for traveling to Urumqi, when flowers are in full bloom and the fruits, like melons, are ripe with its fragrance.
The largest city in the western half of the People's Republic of China, Ürümqi has won a place in the Guinness Book of Records as the most remote city from any sea in the world at a distance of about 1,400 miles (2500 km) from the nearest coastline (Ürümqi being the city closest to the Eurasian Pole of Inaccessibility).

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2008.10.24



Yunnan


Shangri-La County (香格里拉县) is a primarily Tibetan county in northwestern Yunnan Province in southwest China and the capital of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.
The county was formerly called Zhongdian County (中甸县) but was renamed after the fictional land of Shangri-La in the James Hilton novel Lost Horizon in 2001 in an effort to promote tourism in the area. "Shangri-La" or "Zhongdian" may also refer to Jiantang Town (建塘镇), the capital of the county.
Located at point where Tibet, Sichuan and Yunnan all meet, Shangri-La County is administered by Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. In the past, Shangri-La was called Zhongdian or "Jiantang" in Tibetan.
At an average altitude of more than 3,000 meters (about 9,843 feet), Shangri-La is very difficult to reach. Without railways leading there, the chief means of transportation is motor vehicles. To get there, tourists will typically begin their journey in Kunming, traveling first to Lijiang and then taking the long-distance bus in Lijiang to Shangri-La. It's about 175 kilometers (108.74 miles) from Lijiang to Shangri-La.

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2008.10.25



View of Hangzhou from Liuhe Pagoda across the West Lake



Zhejiang


The Six Harmonies Pagoda is located on Yuelun Hill overlooking the Qiantang River, and south of West Lake (Xi Hu) and is one of the true masterpieces of ancient Chinese architectures. Originally the pagoda was built during the Northern Song Dynasty (386-581) by the ruler of the Wuyue State, a part of which became Zhejiang Province. The name 'Liuhe' comes from the six Buddhist ordinances and it is said that the reason for building this pagoda is to calm the tidal waters of the Qiantang River, and as a navigational aid. However, the pagoda was completely destroyed during a battle in the year 1121.
The current pagoda was constructed of wood and brick during the Southern Song Dynasty (420-589), and subsequently, during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing Dynasties (1644 -1911), additional exterior eaves were added to the pagoda. It is octagonal in shape and some 59.89 meters (196 feet) in height, it also has the appearance of being a thirteen-story structure, though it only has seven interior stories. There is a spiral staircase leading to the top floor and upon each of the seven ceilings are carved and painted figures including animals, flowers, birds and characters. Each story of the pagoda consists of four elements, the exterior walls, a zigzagged corridor, the interior walls and a small chamber. Viewed from outside, the pagoda appears to be layered-bright on the upper surface and dark underneath. That is a harmonious alternation of light and shade.
Upon ascending the pagoda, there is a spectacular view of the Qiantang River Bridge spanning the surging tides of the Qiantang River. Near by the Six Harmonies Pagoda an exhibition center detailing ancient pagodas in China was set up in recently upon Yuelun Hill. So visitors can visit the Six Harmonies Pagoda and then learn of the various ancient pagodas architectural styles to be found within China.

[riasbaixas]

2008.10.26






The observation deck






Anhui


Of all the notable mountains in China, Mount Huangshan, to be found in the south of Anhui province, is probably the most famous. Originally known as Mt. Yishan it was renamed Mt. Huangshan in 747 AD in recognition of the legendary Huang Di, who was the reputed ancestor of the Chinese people and who made magic pills for immortality here.
The Jiulong Waterfall is situated between the Luohan Peak (Arhat Peak) and the Xianglu Peak (Incense Burner Peak) hanging down from cliffs thousands of meters high. It has nine cascades, each forming a pool underneath, and is therefore known as Nine-Dragon Waterfall. After heavy rain, the rushing waterfall looks like nine white dragons, flying down from the sky.

[riasbaixas]

2008.10.27









Beijing location in China


Wangfujing Catholic Church, known as the Eastern Church, is located on famous Wangfujing Avenue in Beijing. It was first established in 1655. Originally an apartment for two foreign priests during Emperor Shunzhi's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the priests subsequently built a small church on the open ground. Later several earthquakes and wars gradually destroyed the church. It was rebuilt in 1904. After the 1980 restoration in 1980, the church reopened. Because of its geographic location, the Eastern Church faces west. It follows the Romanesque style of architecture, with strong pilasters and one high and two low vaults displaying a grandiose architectural style.

[weird]

Awesome pics..

[Simmon63]

OMG im Colombian... But i really think china is beautiful... nice pics everione congratulations ...


China is a very Awesome place to visit!

[riasbaixas]

2008.10.28









Chongqing location


Chongqing People's Liberation Monument is regarded as the commercial center of the Yuzhong District in Chongqing. There are a lot of stores, bookstores, theaters, bars, and hotels around it. The largest snacks street of Chongqing city is 300 meters away from there. Tourists can experience the local customs of Bayu culture, enjoy local food and buy various kinds of souvenirs. Chongqing People's Liberation Monument is the largest pedestrian street in the western China. So it's called "the first street in the west of China".
Chongqing People's Liberation Monument is located in the crossing of the Mingzhu, Mingquan and Zourong Road in the Yuzhong district. It's 27.5 meters high. There is a revolving ladder, through which travelers can get to the top of the monument. Formerly a wooden structure, the monument was firstly built up on March 12th, 1940. This day is the anniversary of Dr. Sun Yatsen's death, so the monument is called "Spirit Fort". It was rebuilt in 1945 to mark the victory of anti-Japanese war, with the name of "Monument to the Victory of Anti-Japanese War". In 1950, Liu Bocheng renamed it "Chongqing People's Liberation Monument".

[Anto.]

Chinas so beautiful, nice and different.

[riasbaixas]

2008.10.29






Fujian


Nanping, the largest city of Fujian, lies in the north of the province. It is bordered by Zhejiang and Jiangsu in its northeast and northwest. Being a frontier of economic development, Nanping is a vital pass of Fujian open to vast land of the country.
Nanping is one of the important birthplaces of Fuijan's culture, and it is also one of the places in Fujian that gained the earliest exploration thousands of years ago. As early as 1,800 years ago during the Eastern Han Dynasty, administrative system was established here. Even its younger counties, such as Jianyang, Shaowu and Wuyishan, have been existed for about a thousand years.

[riasbaixas]

2008.10.30















Gansu


The Maijishan Grottoes (麦积山石窟) are a series of 194 caves cut in the side of the 145 meters high hill of Majishan in Tianshui, Gansu Province, northwest China. This example of rock cut architecture contains over 7,200 Buddhist sculptures and over 1,000 square meters of murals. Construction began in the Later Qin era (384-417 CE). Maijishan means "Wheat-pile Hill".
Work on the grottoes started in the late 4th century (Later Qin era, 384-417 CE) and continued through successive North Wei (386-534 A.D.) and Song (960-1279 A.D.) dynasties until the 19th century. There are 194 existing caves, in which are preserved more than 7,000 sculptures made of terra cotta and over 1,000 square meters of murals. Earthquakes, rain and fire have damaged a large part of the caves and wooden structures.
Although many earthquakes and conflagration, it still remains 194 caves, 7200 sculpture, 1000 square M fresco which are excatived on the cliff about 30-80m high form the ground, more than 70 percent caves were excavated in the North dynasty. When clay sculpture were popular, well-shaped and excellent art, They reach the climax of sculpture works in early period.
The grottoes kept its fine sculpture of 12 feudal dynasties. It possesses large-scale sculpture museum with 1600 years. It provides precious material studding sculpture, painting, arts and crafts, architecture and religion such as Buddhism. The constructed cave in North Wei (408-534A.D) play an important role for its long history in China even in the world, well preserved well shaped, lively figure.
There are biggest palace shaped building in northern dynasties of Chinese grottoes in these 21 grottoes. Bulding in wall painting, skill methods and completed methods are both the best important and valuable works. This abundant building material in northern dynasties is the most precious and important illustration in studying grottoes' nationalism, ancient construction, and freseo.

[riasbaixas]

2008.10.31






Guangdong


Danxia Mountain (丹霞山) is a famous scenic area near Shaoguan city in the north part of Guangdong. The Danxia mountain is formed from a reddish sandstone which has been eroded over time into a series of mountains surrounded by curvaceous cliffs and many unusual rock formations.
It is described in local signage as a "world famous Unesco geopark of China".
There are a number of temples located on the mountains and many scenic walks can be undertaken. There is also a river winding through the mountains on which boat trips can be taken to enjoy the scenery.
Particularly famous are two particular formations: a stone pillar called the Yangyuan ("male/father stone") is said to bear a remarkable resemblance to a phallus. The Yinyuan hole is a cleft which (especially to people who visited the Yangyuan pillar before) somewhat resembles a vagina.

and this is the Female Stone:

[abcgoodest]

^ lol SURELY very female

[riasbaixas]

2008.11.01












Guangxi:


Baise is located in the west part of Guangxi Province. It is the connection point of the three provinces Guangxi, Guizhou and Yunnan so Baise neighbors Guizhou, Yunnan and Vietnam.
Most places of Baise are set in mountain areas. The land inclines from high northwest to low southeast.
Buliu River is a primitive river winding across Tianlin, Lingyun, Leye and Tian'er counties in Baise area. The verdant primitive forests along the river provide home for thousands of plants and birds while the ever-clean water offers home for many kinds of fish. There is a natural stone bridge across the river. The river is also an ideal place for cruise.

[oliver999]

this is my travel magazine, i will visit these places as more as possible.

[oliver999]

Originally Posted by abcgoodest

^ lol SURELY very female

agreed

[riasbaixas]

2008.11.02









Guizhou


This waterfall is located in the Tianxingqiao Scenic Resort, six kilometers away from the famous Huang Guo Shu Waterfall (posted on this thread on March 11th) near Anshun.
Tianxingqiao consists of three adjoining scenic areas: Tianxingpeng area, Tianxingdong area, and the Stone Forest area above water. The most distinguished character of the scenic resort is its abundance in water, rocks, forests and caves, which compose a picturesque view for the visitors.
The TianXingQiao Scenic Site comlements the HuangGuoShu Waterfall. Where the rainy season ceases, the water flow in HuangGuoShu waterfall decreases, making it less magnificent than its most glamourous days. However, it is precisely this period where the TianXingQiao Scenic Site becomes more accessible, and the land starts to show out of the water.

[riasbaixas]

2008.11.03












Hainan


Tianya Haijiao, a romantic and beautiful scenic spot, lies to the west of Sanya City, Hainan Province. It receives many visitors from home and abroad every year since its open in 1988. It also attracts thousands of young lovers from every corner of the world to hold their wedding ceremonies there.
Tianya Haijiao means 'the furthermost part of the sky and the sea' in Chinese, suggesting an unattainable place. In the past, Chinese people believed that the sky was square and the earth was round. Therefore there was definitely a furthermost part of the sky and the earth. Hainan Province, the southernmost part of China, was believed to be the location of Tianya Haijiao.
The Tianya Haijiao Scenic Spot sits on Maling Mountain facing the sea. Walking along the seashore, people can see a stone carved with four characters Nan Tian Yi Zhu, which means 'a pillar standing in the southern part of the sky' in Chinese. The story goes that when the local fishermen's daily life was affected by terrible storms, and they could hardly catch the fish, two kind-hearted fairy maidens transformed themselves into two large stones and stood on the beach to shelter the fishermen. From that time fishermen were safe from storms whenever they went to sea. But the maiden's master, the Mother Goddess of Heaven, was so furious that she dispatched the Thunder God to drag them back to Heaven. The two maidens refused, so the Thunder God broke them in two. One of them was thrown into the sea and the other one was left here. Near the remaining one lies another stone carved with the Chinese characters Hai Pan Nan Tian, which means 'the sea and the sky joined together'. It is the oldest stone inscription to be found there.