China Cultural Chronicles July 18, 2012
- Micro Fine Art 3/3
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This artist does everything from drawing and painting on rice grains to eggs! He's holding a small magnifying glass with one had and a pen in the other.
Location: Lobby of a Beijing opera theater. - A nip of nature on Beijing's outskirts
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City dwellers in Beijing often find themselves longing for fresh air, blue skies and green trees. Such pleasures often demand long trips and mountains of spare time. But those unable to take a big vacation can still enjoy themselves for a few days just outside the city.
A mere 80 kilometers outside the hustle and bustle of Beijing lay a refreshing mountain escape. Green trees, brown earth and sky-blue skies make for a wonderful contrast to the sometimes drab city life.
It's a breath of fresh air literally. A tourist said, "It's remarkable that just a short trip outside the city has air that is so much cleaner and crisper. It feels great. I really like this place!"
Fragrant landscape
This lavender field is a tourist favorite and a producer of many pictures amidst the wonderfully fragrant landscape. Visitors can even make lavender oils and soaps with the help of locals.
Huairou Movie and Television studio
Another popular attraction nearby is the Huairou Movie and Television studio. A costume worn by renowned actor Chow Yun-Fat in the 2006 epic "Curse of Golden Flower" is an especially big draw.
A tourist said, "This is a new experience for me! Scenes from film and TV shows appear right in front of you!"
Delicious meal
But no trip would be complete without a delicious meal. Here at this local resort they have something special on offer - rainbow trout.
A tourist said, "The rainbow trout dishes here are very good! So I come here a lot, just for the yummy food."
If you're looking for a beautiful and exciting getaway from the city, Miyun may be just right. And it's not too demanding on the schedule. Leave Saturday morning and you can be back in time for dinner on Sunday night, refreshed and ready to tackle the work week.
- Ancient salt road discovered in Chongqing
Photo taken on July 13, 2012 shows a bluestone slate with holes in it on the Sichuan ancient salt road in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. The 10-kilometer Sichuan ancient salt road was discovered recently in Youyang County in Chongqing. The ancient salt-trading road, which started from east Sichuan, now east Chongqing, and ran through China's hinterland, served as an important carrier of economic and cultural exchanges in the joining regions of Hubei, Chongqing, Hunan and Guizhou in the ancient times. [Xinhua/Liu Chan]
- Rare polar animals attract visitors to Ocean Park Hong Kong
A visitor takes photos of the harbor seal at the "North Pole Encounter" in the Ocean Park Hong Kong in Hong Kong, south China, July 17, 2012. The newly founded "Polar Adventure" attracted visitors by its unique polar spectacle and rare polar animals since its opening on July 12. [Xinhua/Jin Yi]
- Summer allure at Xilingol Prairie in Inner Mongolia
The rolling landscape of the Xilingol Prairie is covered by carpets of tall, thick grass dotted with blooming wild flowers in these photos taken on Sunday July 15, 2012. Located in the heart of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the Xinlingol Prairie is a magnet for summer tourists. [Photo: Xinhua]
- HongCun Night Scene 2011
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宏村始建于南宋绍兴年间（公元1131—1162年），距今约有900年的历史，素有"中国画里的乡村"之美誉。Hongcun these was founded in the shaoxing years (1131-1162), dating from about 900 years of history, known as the "Chinese paintings of the country" of reputation.
- Through early morning fog I see, visions of the things to be.
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Lhasa, Tibet, 2012.
i sat here quietly. i saw through people's lives. i aint seeing mine.
i feel you, and i love you. - Tse Podrang "Summit Palace" is another name for the Potala Palace, Tibet
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Aptly named after Mount Potolaka, the sacred mountain abode of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara, the Potala Palace has been identified in different ages as the residence of Tibet`s two illustrious and kingly emanations of Avalokiteshvara - Songtsen Gampo during the seventh century and the Fifth Dalai Lama during the 17th century. The building which towers above the city of Lhasa rises from the slopes of Mount Marpori, for which reason it is known locally as Tse Podrang "Summit Palace". The outer section, known as the White Palace has functioned as the traditional seat of government and the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas, while the inner section known as the Red Palace contains outstanding temples and the reliquary tombs of eight past Dalai Lamas. In terms of global perception, it is this relic of Tibet`s past, present, and future national aspiration which, more than any other, symbolizes the country of Tibet, like the great wall of China "Great Firewall of China" or the Vatican in Italy.
This 13-storeyed edifice was among the world`s tallest buildings prior to the advent of the 20th-century skyscraper, and undoubtedly the grandest building in Tibet.
The interior area of the 13-storeyed Potala Palace is 130.000 sq m. The building is 118 m high, 366 m from east to west, and 335 m from north to south. There are 1000 rooms housing approximately 200.000 images.
Traditinally the chapels of the Potala Palace were only open to the public on set days such as the fourth day of the sixth lunar month, and in the fourth lunar month. Now, in the absence of the Dalai Lama, it has the air of a (dead) museum, and is accessible throughout the week.
www.footprinttravelguides.com/c/2848/tibet/&Action=pr... - Tse Podrang "Summit Palace" is another name for the Potala Palace, Tibet
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Aptly named after Mount Potolaka, the sacred mountain abode of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara, the Potala Palace has been identified in different ages as the residence of Tibet`s two illustrious and kingly emanations of Avalokiteshvara - Songtsen Gampo during the seventh century and the Fifth Dalai Lama during the 17th century. The building which towers above the city of Lhasa rises from the slopes of Mount Marpori, for which reason it is known locally as Tse Podrang "Summit Palace". The outer section, known as the White Palace has functioned as the traditional seat of government and the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas, while the inner section known as the Red Palace contains outstanding temples and the reliquary tombs of eight past Dalai Lamas. In terms of global perception, it is this relic of Tibet`s past, present, and future national aspiration which, more than any other, symbolizes the country of Tibet, like the great wall of China "Great Firewall of China" or the Vatican in Italy.
This 13-storeyed edifice was among the world`s tallest buildings prior to the advent of the 20th-century skyscraper, and undoubtedly the grandest building in Tibet.
The interior area of the 13-storeyed Potala Palace is 130.000 sq m. The building is 118 m high, 366 m from east to west, and 335 m from north to south. There are 1000 rooms housing approximately 200.000 images.
Traditinally the chapels of the Potala Palace were only open to the public on set days such as the fourth day of the sixth lunar month, and in the fourth lunar month. Now, in the absence of the Dalai Lama, it has the air of a (dead) museum, and is accessible throughout the week.
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- summer of West lake
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- Near Mountain Tsalung ri 6640m, Kyirong county, Tibet
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Kyirong county in South Lato occupies the valleys of the Kyirong Tsangpo River (Trishuli) and its tributaries as well as the adjacent Gungtang-chu headwaters and the basin of lake Pelkhu Tso. The Kyirong gorge and valley form one of Tibet`s most beautiful picturesque alpine regions; and it boasts sites of historic importance, connected with King Songtsen Gampo, Padmasambhava, Milarepa, and Sakya Pandita, among others. The county capital is located at Dzongka,
Area: 8.869 sq km.
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