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Jiuzhaigou & Huanglong's Picturesque Parklands |
| Sprinkled with an incredible palette of natural colors, Sichuan's UNESCO listed nature reserves are home to rare animals and plants as well as the Baima Tibetan minority. Jiuzhaigou's patchwork of shimmering la..
(2007-07-15) |
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Qufu, Step into History |
| Qufu is legendary for the Chinese as the birthplace of Confucius, that ancient sage and teacher whose impact continues to influence Chinese education, politics, and thought.
Pleasant street markets and an air..
(2007-10-05) |
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Taiwan,the Island Beauty |
| TAIPEI,ROOTED IN CHINESE CULTURE From Towering Plazas to Taoist Temples, Taipei has much to offer to visitors of all stripes - from those seeking ultra-modern gadgets to those seeking a respite from the bustle of modern life.&nbs..
(2007-07-04) |
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Macau,the Magnificent |
| Macau's mixture of East and West brings together an eclectic mix of Old World Europe and the Orient in one beautiful package. Portuguese traders leased Macau from the Guangzhou Mandarins in 1557. Portugal gover..
(2007-07-04) |
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Beijing, the Cultural Soul of China |
| The political and cultural heart of China, Beijing has a rich history that's mirrored in its spectacular palaces, temples and parks. However, this doesn't mean that it's shackled to the past. Quite the contrary, Beijing is a vib..
(2007-10-06) |
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Yungang Caves, a Mountain of Buddhas |
| From thumb-sized figurines to a 17 meters colossus, the Buddhist carvings at Yungang are one of the most spectacular holy sites in China.
Clustered in groups, the Yungang Caves (yúngǎng shíkū 云冈石窟) ar..
(2007-10-06) |
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Kashgar’s Desert Gem |
| Stepping into Kashgar is like being transported into one of the thousand and one nights of The Arabian Tales.
This far-flung city in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region is a must-see for its beautiful scenery and intoxicating..
(2007-10-05) |
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Chengdu, Teahouse-hopping and Chilies |
| Get comfortable in a bamboo chair and watch life go by in one of Chengdu's countless teahouses. Feast on the famously spicy Sichuan cuisine, and don't forget to visit the pandas. A giant statue of Chairman Mao ..
(2007-07-16) |
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Yangshuo's Charmed Existence |
| Just over an hour south of Guilin, Yangshuo, with its natural scenery and laid back air, is a great escape from the gray and pollution of China's big cities. The town of Yangshuo is a backpacker's paradise. Qui..
(2007-07-08) |
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Hua Shan, a Painting Springs to Life |
| As the minibus ascends the winding road to Hua Shan, the jagged scenery unfolds like a captivating piece of Chinese calligraphic art.
Overhanging rock and distant precipices wink from above, and clumps of veg..
(2007-10-06) |
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Hohhot, the Green Pastures of the North |
| Inner Mongolia has the lure of open grassy plains, herds of horses and sheep roaming freely while nomadic herdsmen watch over their flock, and a stretch of blue sky that eventually touches the green plains far off in the horizon..
(2007-10-06) |
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