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China Culture: Beijing Hutong
November 18, 2005 EST | Culture
By Jacklyn Chen Entering the modernized Beijing, what interest people the most often are not those row upon row of sky rises, nor are the wide streets extending in all directions. What really attract travelers are the deep and quiet... [More...]
The Badaling Great Wall
November 16, 2005 EST | Travel
By Jacklyn Chen Located in the south of Yanqing county, the Badaling Great Wall is a distance of 75 kilometers northwest of the center of Beijing. The Badaling Great Wall is part of the Great Wall which symbolizes China's ancient... [More...]
The Temple of Heaven
November 14, 2005 EST | Travel
By Jacklyn Chen The Temple of Heaven was initially built in Yongle year 18 of the Ming Dynasty (in 1420). Situated in the southern part of the city, it covers the total area of 273 hectares. With the additions and... [More...]
Entertaining in Beijing
November 13, 2005 EST | Travel
By Jacklyn Chen Today's Beijing is truly a "capital city of exhibitions and folk custom festivals", and a metropolis that is full of characteristics and styles of its ancient customs and modern vigor. In addition to the celebrations of the... [More...]
Beijing Shi Du (Ten Ferry)
November 12, 2005 EST | Travel
By Jacklyn Chen The Shi Du (Ten Ferry) scenic spot is the most typical canyon full of karst, ridges and peaks and is the closest to the capital city, unique in the northern part, and the biggest in Huabei region.... [More...]
