Chinese Culture, gardens, architectures, alleys and lanes
tourist attractions/ resort, destination
natural splendor
Places of historic figures and cultural heritage
Famous mountains and great rivers
scenery with mountains and rivers/ landscape
Winter shelter,
summer resort
National park
unearthed cultural relics
Ancient architectural complex
emperors’ mausoleum , funeral objects,
Tourist theme
Tourist resources
Cultural heritage
folklore
Pottery soldiers, terra-cotta warriors and horses
Ceramics , pottery, porcelain
Five Sacred Mountains, Mount Tai
Famous Buddhist mountain
The Silk Road
Guilin’s scenery/ landscape
the finest spring under heaven
Cave, limestone cavern
Stalagmite, stalactite
Grotto ,
Garden architecture
altar , pavilion, terrace, corridor, tower, mansion,
Waterside pavilion , marble boat, pagoda, stele/ tablet ,
pillar
glazed tile ,
summer Palace,
Humble Administrator Garden
Lingering Garden
Master of fishing
Warring state,
Bracelets,
Antique shop,
Artifact, handicrafts ,
cloisonné enamel
Sandal wood fan,
embroidery
Tricolor-glazed pottery , ceramics of the
Tang Dynasty
scroll of calligraphy and painting
The Four Guardians
the Eighteen Disciples of the Buddha
In heaven there is the paradise, and on earth
there are Suzhou and Hangzhou/ Above there
is …, below there is ..
Guilin tops the world in landscape, scenery
stands out as the world’s best.
This temple has a long history dating back to the
early period of the Tang Dynasty.
Suzhou boasts the largest and the most famous
garden in China.
The architecture of the cathedral best represents
the architectural style of the 16th century Europe.
Palace museum , tip of the iceberg.
The China National Tourism Administration has
set different tourist themes. China Culture and
Heritage Tour of ’94, Travel-in-China
Mount Tai, a perfect combination of culture and
natural landscape, is the best among the five
sacred mountains.
The tourists will be marveled at the numerous
grotesque rock formations, clear waterfalls,
ancient pine trees, temples, pavilions, bridges,
towers and pagodas, and hall, as well as ancient
inscriptions carved in stones by well-known
writers and calligraphers of various dynasties.
Mount Tai has long been the preferred
gathering place of artists and poets.
Ancient emperors prayed for the country’s
prosperity and peace by offering sacrifices
to Heaven and Earth on Mount Tai.
In 1985, UNESCO placed mount Tai on the
UN list of World Cultural and Natural
Heritage Sites.
The alleys and lanes took their initial shape in the
early 18th century. From then on to early 20th, they
were home to just about every resident in the
capital city except the royal families. Even today, a
great percentage of Beijing residents still have
their houses located in these lanes, As people for
generations have lived and worked here, a popular
history and culture unique to Beijing has gradually
developed and evolved out of the lanes and the
people who reside in them.
A look at the alleys and lanes not only will help
one trace the path of the history and culture and
gain an understanding of the unique way of life in
Beijing, but will also allow one to feel the pulse of
the people in this town.
The Summer Palace is not only famous for its beautiful
scenery but also for its long history. It is situated in the
northwestern suburbs of Beijing, about 15 km away form
the downtown. It used to be an imperial palace for short
stays and an imperial garden. It is mainly made up of
Longevity Hill and the Kunming Lake. The water surface
occupies three-fourths of the whole garden. These palace
halls and chambers were formerly a district for political
activities,
court affairs, and received government officials and foreign
diplomatic envoys
The garden-building art of the Summer Palace which is
suggestive of poetry and painting has the following
characteristics: Its landscape of lakes and hills is dotted
with numerous chambers, hall, mansions, towers, corridors,
terrace towers, pavilions and bridges. They are all finely
built/ gracefully built, each with its unique features. They
are laid out appropriately, forming a unified entity.
An artificial work bearing the resemblance to a natural one.
Alleys and lanes in Beijing
Ancient, elegant, familiar, lovable and plain lanes,
To a certain extent, the alleys and lanes are the soul of Beijing,
Beijing is not separable from alleys and lanes. How many
alleys and lanes are there in Beijing?
According to the old residents, there are numerous/ countless of
them.
The term “culture” refers to a particular way of lifestyle, people
of different times have different ways of lifestyle and thus live in
different cultures.
In this sense, for generations, people in Beijing have lived in a
culture of lanes,
As time goes by, especially with the progress of urban
construction, the number of alleys and lanes are in decrease.
The historic footprints of the culture of lanes in this ancient
capital city, the myriad vistas of people, their typical ways of life
and customs and habits unique to these lanes, it is not much of a
creative surprise, but it is a very important cultural heritage.
a bird’s eye view of the intricate structure in
the Forbidden City which were arranged in
one after another courtyards of quadrangle
houses. The paths and passages along the
palace walls resemble alleys and lanes in
civilian living quarters. The real differences
lie in the terrible quietness and a cold
solemnity and the absence of freedom and
friendship.
To admit light and facilitate communication, city planners o
Yuan Dynasty set the width of the lanes to be about 9.24
meters.
Even in winter, the lanes were filled with sunlight so long as
the weather was fine.
On both sides of this lane are quadrangle houses.
Kids can play in the lane, do graffiti on the wall and the
elderly can enjoy their peace as well..
The well-known stores selling calligraphy and paintings,
antiques, jade wares and porcelains , stationery, ancient
books almost found in these lanes.
Some theaters have been restored and open to the public.
In the morning, the food stands in a lane are packed with
customers and tricycle riders are looking for customers.
Winter snow gives a new face on the lane, snow brings joy
to both children and adults.
The doors of quadrangle houses are decorated with the
pattern of animals or flowers in order to expel ghost and
attract good luck.
Interior of … corridor, no matter how difficult the
living conditions are, residents always manage to
build up a green environment.
“ Acting as the Bride”. Despite all other games of
modern times, kids still favor the traditional game
of pleasure.
Retirees often find pleasure from bird raising. , the
birds could have a moment of pleasure of being in
the nature.
To fly kites in the spring or fall is a favorable sport
for many kids, colorful kites can be seen in the sky
over small lanes.
Three generations live in harmony.
Once there is a wedding, the entire lane is filled with a
festival mood.
With the introduction of Western culture, white wedding
dress has taken the place of traditional wedding apparel /
costume, and bridesmaids have been replaced by the best
men.
Wedding has become a combination of Chinese and
Western practices.
Grandparents and grandchildren enjoy a harmonious
family reunion.
to watch street activities , chat about today and yesterday
is a way of life for the old in the tea house.
Street performers, craftsmen and small pedlars have
formed a unique feature of the lane.
Before the lunar new year, people would paste up Spring
festival couplets and portraits of the door gods.
the tools used and the way people who sharpen
kitchen choppers and scissors are exactly the
same as described in folk paintings over a
hundred years ago.
a key cutting stand, / a lock smith
a syrup figure looks better than taste.
Fruits are available in stands all year round at the
entrances of small lanes.
Bund , waterfront , meeting place,
Superb breathing exercise,