2009-11-23

The places I want to visit....

I just have three vacations left during my university time. Perhaps I have no enough time after graduation, so I wish I can use the three vacations well to go to travel.
Let me show some places where I want to visit in China. I live in the north of China, but I prefer to go to the south. Trees, rivers, moist air, mountains, architectural style....all of them are my favorite. I think the north and the west is bold and unconstrained, and the south is graceful and restrained.


Li Jiang of Yunnan province (southwest of China)

This is Old Town of Lijiang, with a history of 1,300 years, home to the ancient Dongba culture and a major scenic area in China. It is famous for its orderly system of waterways and bridges. It was registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List in December 4, 1997.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Town_of_Lijiang

Da Li city of Yuman province




The Three Pagodas are made of brick and covered with white mud. As its name implies, the Three Pagodas comprise three independent pagodas forming a symmetric triangle. The elegant, balanced and stately style is unique in China’s ancient Buddhist architectures, which makes it a must-see in the tour of Dali.
The Three Pagodas was initially built for auspicious reasons.

Dun Huang Mogao caves of Gansu province (northwest of China)



The Mogao Caves, form a system of 492 temples 25 km (15.5 miles) southeast of the center of Dunhuang, an oasis strategically located at a religious and cultural crossroads on the Silk Road, in Gansu province, China. The caves contain some of the finest examples of Buddhist art spanning a period of 1,000 years.Construction of the Buddhist cave shrines began in 366 AD as places to store scriptures and art.


Crescent Lake (Yueyaquan). Just only on the left, plants can grow.



I would like to experience the sad but stirring desert.

the Potala Palace of Tibet Autonomous Region (southwest of China)



A prayer wheel is a cylindrical 'wheel' (Tibetan: 'khor) on a spindle made from metal, wood, stone, leather, or even coarse cotton. It is said that prayer wheels are used to accumulate wisdom and merit or good karma and to purify negativities such as bad karma.
I want to touch them, to feel them.



Early in December 1994, Tibet's Potala Palace in Lhasa has been included in the "World Heritage List."

Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet Day Mabu northwest mountains, is the famous castle-style buildings, ancient Tibetan architectural art is all about.
The Potala Palace was built in the 7th century AD, is Zao Songtsan for marrying men of the Tang Princess Wen Cheng in Tibet was built. In Lhasa, 3,700 meters above sea level on the construction of the Hongshan 999 houses Miyauchi - the Potala Palace.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potala_Palace
 
The West Lake of Hangzhou city in Zhejiang provice (southern coast of China)















































West Lake is not only famous for its picturesque landscape, it is also associated with many scholars, national heroes and revolutionary martyrs, thus embracing many aspects of Chinese culture. In addition, many ancient buildings, stone caves and engraved tablets in surrounding areas are among the most cherished national treasures of China, with significant artistic value.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Lake

Zhou Zhuang  Village  of Jingsu province (southern coast of China)


Zhouzhuang is a popular tourist destination. It is one of the most famous water townships in China, noted for its profound cultural background, the well preserved ancient residential houses, the elegant watery views and the strong local colored traditions and customs. It has been called the "Venice of the East".

 Hainan Island (Hainan province, south of China)

















As Hainan Island is not heavily industrialised, its greenery, together with its beautiful beaches and clean air, make it a popular tourist attraction.


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