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14 Mar 2010
Jiayugan, or Jiayu Pass, is bordered by the Qilian mountains in the south and Gobi Desert in the north. It represents the western starting point of a section of the Great Wall constructed during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The pass covers an area of 33,500 square meters (eight acres) and lies at the base of a narrow valley, and takes its name from one of the surrounding hills, the Jiayu. Commonly referred to as the finest example of its kind on earth, the pass is the best preserved of the Great Wall’s ancient military fortresses.
08 Apr 2008
Hong Kong is a business center as well as a city for tourism. It is known as a fine place for food, shopping, entertainment and recreation.
Many foreign visitors to Hong Kong find that there are so much to do and see in Hong Kong. They end-up stayed in Hong Kong longer than they had planned.
Some Scenic Spots you shouldn’t miss:
Man Mo Temple
Hong Kong’s magnificent Man Mo Temple is among the oldest and most well-known temples in the territory. It was built in 1848, during the early years of British rule in Hong Kong. Though it’s been rebuilt a number of [ ... ]
Category: Asia, China
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13 Jan 2008
Shenzhen is located in the southern portion of the Guangdong Province, on the eastern shore of the Pearl River Delta. Neighboring the Pearl River Delta and Hong Kong (located just south of Shenzhen), Shenzhen’s location gives it a geographical advantage for economic development. In 1980, the first Special Economic Zone of China was built in Shenzhen. From then on, Shenzhen become a highlighted city of China, one known for its rapid economic growth.
While Shenzhen City does not have as many historical attractions as other famous cities in China, it has created a number of excellent theme parks which entertain while [ ... ]
Category: Asia, China
Tags: China, tourist attractions, tourist destinations, tourist spots, travel asia 5 Comments