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[riasbaixas]

Originally Posted by HKG

It's a buddha college located Sichuan Province,not in Tibet region.
http://www.ebud.net/new-news/cehua/fomen/wmfxy.htm


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It's Larung Gar Buddhist Institute (also known as the Wuming or Five Vidyas Institute) at Serthar in the valley called the Larong Gou, Sichuan province.



Serthar, "Seda" in Chinese, also called Sertar,Serta...is a Tibetan pasturing area located in the northeast part of Ganzi Tibet Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan, featured with grassland, lakes, rivers and Tibetan atmosphere in the plateau above 4000m in elevation. Serthar means "Golden Horse" in Tibetan. Legend has it that horse-head-shaped gold was ever discovered in the vast beautiful grassland around, or there is a golden horse imbeded underneath.



20km away from Serthar county seat, ascending along a valley called Larong Gou, it sees the splendid shrine of Serthar Buddhist Institute.
In 1980, Jigme Phuntsok, a Nyingma lama from the Dhok region of Kham, known by followers as a "living buddha" and believed to be the reincarnation of a holy figure, founded the Serthar Buddhist Institute in an entirely uninhabited valley.
The Serthar Buddhism institute has become one of the largest and most influential centers for the study of Tibetan Buddhism in the world. Despite its extremely remote location, at an altitude of 4,000 meters, in an ethnic Tibetan region of Sichuan Province, more than 500 miles by dirt road from the nearest city, Serthar has attracted 8500 students at the site.



One of the most surprising elements of Serthar is that more than half of those who come to study are women. Entry is limited at the relatively small nunneries that exist in areas populated by Tibetans, but Serthar is open to virtually anyone who is a genuine student of Khenpo Jikphun's brand of Buddhism. Another surprise at Serthar is that it attracts Chinese students as well as Tibetans. Of the over 8,000 students here, roughly 1000 are Chinese and students from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia, who attend separate classes taught in Mandarin, while larger classes are taught in Tibetan.






A vast assembly of log cabins, spartan inside and out, covers a pair of steep hillsides. At dusk, crowds of monks and nuns buzz in conversation, their hair shorn and their gazes serene, as they gather for evening prayers outside a ramshackle collection of meeting halls that are connected by a criss-cross of muddy pathways.

Sichuan

[riasbaixas]

and after this extra post, our daily Chinese place

2009.05.10












Tibet


Located in the old area of Lhasa City, Tibet, Barkhor Street is a very ancient round street surrounding the Jokhang Temple and the Tibetan people are always proud of it. As a symbol of Lhasa, this street is also a must-see place for the tourists.
"Barkhor" means "8 corners" and is the name of the octagon shaped street that goes around the Jokhang Temple. You can easily spend a couple hours here just being an amateur photographer before recalling that it's also a shopper's paradise as well.
Barkhor Sq. is located in the old city of Lhasa, the part that attracts praying pilgrims and bargain-seeking backpackers. You'll see pilgrims from all regions of Tibet walking clockwise while spinning their portable prayer wheels. They make outstanding subjects for photography, as seen in my additional photos.

[YelloPerilo]

Originally Posted by riasbaixas

They should clean up the area. It's full of rubbish.

BTW, there is no such thing as Chinese ethnic, because all citizens of China, regardless of their ethnic background, are Chinese.

[riasbaixas]

Originally Posted by YelloPerilo

They should clean up the area. It's full of rubbish.

BTW, there is no such thing as Chinese ethnic, because all citizens of China, regardless of their ethnic background, are Chinese.

Fixed

[oliver999]

Originally Posted by YelloPerilo

They should clean up the area. It's full of rubbish.

BTW, there is no such thing as Chinese ethnic, because all citizens of China, regardless of their ethnic background, are Chinese.

极左派人士

[riasbaixas]

2009.05.11









Xinjiang


Lake Kanas lies near the Altai mountains, in Xinjiang, China. It is China's deepest freshwater lake. About 117 different kinds of birds live along it.　Kanas Lake's altitude is 1374 meters, the length of north-south is 24km,the average width is 1.9 km, the biggest depth is 188.5 meters, the area is 45.73 sq km .There are larches, red pines, spruces, firs, birch, etc.
Taking a trip northward 1 kilometer from the Crouching Dragon Bay, one can overlook the Moon Bay on the mountain-encircling road. The bay is a section of Z-shape river course, whose serene, blackish-green water looks like a “Crescent”.
At sight of this scene, one can feel the magical creation of great nature featured by an evening crescent compared to faint and quiet dreamland.
Two flat islands like two huge footprints in the 'moon' caught people's eyes. People have varied tales about them, such as the footprints of Dragon King of western sea when it subdued river monster, or the footprints of goddess in the moon when she was looking for her husband, or the footprints of Genghis khan when he chased the enemy. It is best to have a bird view of Moon bay standing at the winding mountain path 196.9 feet higher than the lake.

[Bahibak]

so beautiful

[sdblackshade]

lovely trees

[Joshua_du]

Originally Posted by YelloPerilo

They should clean up the area. It's full of rubbish.

BTW, there is no such thing as Chinese ethnic, because all citizens of China, regardless of their ethnic background, are Chinese.

又见汉族虚无论
满清人啊,满清人,对你们真是没语言了

[riasbaixas]

2009.05.12















Yunnan


25 kilometers (approx. 16 miles) in the north of Lijiang, about 5 kilometers (approx. 3 miles) north of the Dry Sea (Ganhai), lies the White Water River, a river formed by runoff from the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Surrounded by mountains, the river runs towards the east.
The first impression that the river leaves visitors with is the color of white. The water is extremely clean as it is filtrated and purified by gravel and stones when running, and hasn't been polluted at all. The riverbed can be seen clearly through the pellucid water. The riverbed is formed by pieces of grayish-white sedimentary rocks. Thus the river looks white, and from this it gained its name. The water in the river is so cold that even in summer, people can not bear the piercing cold when they are barefoot in it. The river water is a favorite iced drink in the summer. It is also a love river, for the maidens of the Naxi Minority use the frigid water to test the love of their pursuers. Standing beside the river, you will view the grand and charming spectacle of the snow mountain as you are drinking of the water.
4 kilometers (approx. 2 miles) away from the river, there is Black Water River. In just the same way the White Water River gained its name, the Black Water River is named because of its black riverbed. It joins with the White Water River when running to the low reaches. In the book named Dongba Jing, black and white compose the world, thus the congruity of black and white indicating the harmony in the world. Therefore, the joining of the two rivers is endowed with a special meaning of harmony and unity. For tourists, it is a symbol of being no obstacles to a safe journey.
When the ancient ice at the top of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain melts and flows down the slopes, it forms waterfalls at the cliffs and brooks at the fords, finally joining as the White Water River at the foot of the snow mountain. The pebbles in the riverbed are all white marbles and limestone that have been rinsed and scoured by the water. As the limpid and clear river flows above them, it looks undefiled and sparkling. That is where the "White Water River" gets its name.

[bOrN2BwILd]

love it

[riasbaixas]

2009.05.13












Zhejiang


In Chinese, Taishun (泰顺) means "peaceful country with people feel security and the citizens to be loyal to the state". The name was obtained in 1452. It was also the year that Taishun County established. At the time the Ming Dynasty dispatched forces to crackdown a peasants' uprising on the border between Zhejiang and Fujian. After this successful action, the government collectively administrated the villages in the area and become the Taishun County. This rural county is at the southernmost of Wenzhou in southern Zhejiang Province, Fujian Province is just across the border. It is also known as "The State's Ecological Model Area", "China's Corridor Bridge Village" and "Home of Chinese Tea".
The county has about 30 ancient wooden corridor bridges from Tang, Song, Ming and Qing Dynasties, to which are good designed and well-preserved. They make Taishun is a paradise of bridges.
The most famous bridge is the Beijian Bridge, has more than 300 years of history. 51,7 meters long, 5,37 meters wide, with a span of 29 meters. 11,22 meters above stream bed. The clear creeks and simple, plain Ming Dynasty-styled houses combine perfectly into a natural, integrated scene. Built initially in 1674, then refurbished in 1849.

[riasbaixas]

2009.05.14















Anhui


South Lake is located south of Hongcun village. It was built in AD 1607, Ming Dinasty. This artificial lake occupies 20,000 hectares. It is a bow shaped man-made lake constructed by mimicking the model of the West Lake and the famous South Lake College is situated along its side. A lot of poets and painters from the ancient times to the present days have left many poems and paintings there.
The lake dam which is at the back of the "bow" divides into two parts: upper and lower levels. The upper one is about 20 meters wide. It's paved with stones and pebbles. The lower one plants some willow trees.

[bestkub]

China is Truly Amazing!

[yaluman]

Ah..I miss Beijing!

[riasbaixas]

2009.05.15


















Beijing


Jianwai SOHO is located at 39 East Third Ring Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing (opposite the China World Trade Center). The buildings have a total gross floor area of 700,000 sq m including 20 high rise towers and four villas on a site of 169,000 sq m . There are 20 rooftop gardens and 16 pedestrian lanes.
There are several hundred stores at Jianwai SOHO, restaurants and many other stylish boutiques. These shops, along with the several hundred companies that have moved in or signed leases, have turned Jianwai SOHO into one of the busiest urban centers integrating residential areas, offices, recreation facilities and retail outlets. An increasing number of commercial, cultural, and fashion events have taken place at Jianwai SOHO. At the Jianwai SOHO Summer Carnival, which runs for four months each year, pop stars, poets, artists and writers present concerts, poetry recitals, street displays and theme salons to audiences who come in large numbers from all over the city. Fashion shows of famous brands have also been held there.
Each year, Jianwai SOHO plays host to over 40 events of various types introducing not only a new style of housing, but also a new way of living.
This Riken Yamamoto's Beijing project is inspired by "Moroccan" city of Ceuta. The architect said:
I would like to build Jianwai SOHO into a place with alleys running between buildings. I do not want to call it a street block because it is not a closed, monotonous space, but rather an open place with department buildings, stores and offices in it.
I gained my inspiration from a Moroccan city called Ceuta. Every possible thing--human beings, donkeys, sheep, shops, houses mosques, restaurants, the fragrance of mint and tobacco, and the odor of human bodies--were mixed together indiscriminately. Passing through an alleyway lined with souvenir shops aimed at tourists and brushing away the importunate hands of vendors, I suddenly arrive at a street of houses. There is an entrance to a mosque, a well ornamented with strikingly beautiful tiles, and then a small square. Corridors of houses cross casually overhead. In no time at all I am lost. The entire city is a maze.
Good idea but Ceuta is a Spanish city

[riasbaixas]

2009.05.16









CQ


The famous scenic area of Simian Mountains is located in Jiangjin in the southwest of Chongqing and is 140km away from Chongqing. There are 420 thousand mu of broadleaf trees in the scenic area which is the only one forest belt of the same latitude in the world. There are more than 2000 kinds of animals and plants, 28 waterfalls and eight lakes, all of which make up 128 scenic spots.
A lot of waterfalls, lakes and streams in the area add the beauty. The water spreads in the forests and valleys which is pure and transparent. It is like the soul of the Simian Mountains .
Mentou River is the gateway of Simian Mountains . And Wangxiangtai is the most spectacular waterfall in the Simian Mountains which is 152 meters high and 40 meters wide. It is the highest waterfall in China.

[东方丹东]

henhao !

[riasbaixas]

2009.05.17









Fujian


Gulang Island covers an area of 1.87 square kilometers. Sunlight Rock, the highest peak on the islet, is the symbol of Xiamen. Because the holes in the southwestern reefs hit by the waves will make sounds like beating the drum, it got its name Gulang Island, meaning “drum waves”.
Lying at the northern foot of Sunlight Rock, the Zheng Chenggong Memorial Hall was built on February 1, 1962 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the recovery of Taiwan by Zheng Chenggong. The memorial hall covers an area of 13,000 square meters, and the main exhibition hall has an area of 2,200 square meters. The site of the memorial hall was the place where Zheng Chenggong stationed his troops and commanded the drilling of the waterborne forces. Now tourists can still find many historical sites, such as the soldier-drilling terrace on water and the village gate, as well as a great number of inscriptions by famous personages.
Zheng Chenggong(1624-1662) was a national hero between the end of the Ming Dynasty(1368-1644) and the early Qing Dynasty(1644-1911). Besides the Preface all, the memorial hall consists of seven exhibition halls.

[riasbaixas]

2009.05.18


















Gansu


Lying 7.5 miles to the west of Pingliang City in Gansu Province, Kongdong Mountain is noted for its marvelous natural scenery and exquisite manmade landscapes. It enjoys the reputation as "The Holy Land of Taoism", "The Remarkable Spectacle of Western China" and "The First Mountain in Western China".



Kongdong Mountain is a branch of Liupan Mountain. Though located in the western plateau area, the mountain is endowed with the characteristics both of the magnificence of China's northern mountains and the beauty of southern mountains. Huge mountains stand one after another with vast patches of green forests as their clothes and ethereal mist as their white belt. Kongdong Mountain is abundant in stone caves and houses, many of which are located in the cliffs or dense forest where nobody sets foot. The famous ones include Guangcheng Cave, Zhaoyang Cave, Xuanhe Cave and Kongdong Cave. In addition, Kongdong Mountain is a rich water resource. The Yanzhi River flows from the north. Every spring, peach blossoms fall into the water and float on the current: a lovely sight. At the foot of the mountain, Tanzheng Lake flows calmly like a mirror, and its murmuring water sounds like a Chinese zither, giving the lake its name, Tanzheng Lake (Playing Zither Lake).
The father of Chinese culture, the Emperor Xuan Yuan, once visited Kongdong Mountain to consult the wise man Guang Chengzi on how to manage the country and maintain good health. From then on, Kongdong Mountain rapidly gained prestige. Later on, the King of Mu in the Western Zhou Dynasty (11th century BC-771 BC), the Emperor Qin Shi Huang and the Emperor Wu in Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - 24 AD), all followed him to visit Kongdong Mountain, which made the mountain more and more famous.
Kongdong Mountain is the holy mountain of three religions: Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. It is said that Taoism temples were being built on Kongdong Mountain as early as in the Wei (220-265) and Jin (265-420) Dynasties. In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), construction began on Taihe Palace and other attached Taoist buildings. Since then, Taoism has been handed down from one generation to another. Buddhism also flourished in Kongdong Mountain, as evidence of Buddhist rituals can be found in it from the Tang Dynasty (618-907). There are 19 Buddhist temples from the early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Today Buddhism and Taoism grow together in a harmonious atmosphere on Kongdong Mountain, a situation which is unique to Kongdong Mountain. In addition, Kongdong Mountain has cultivated many Confucianism scholars such as Huang Fumi, the talented founder of Chinese Acupuncture.