Archive for August, 2009
Terra cotta Warriors tell me a war occured 2000 years ago from the beginning to the end
No need to bewrite more words about the Terra Cotta Warriors. Anyone would be astounded when met the Terra Cotta Amy of Emperor Qin Shihuang (259-210B.C.) in Xian city, China.
It seems that a intense war had been occured here 2000 years ago and the history now had been concreted in the Terra Cotta Warriors Museum.
I walked in the Terra [...]
Bell Tower, Xi'an - A 600 years Legend in the Ancient Captial
Bell Tower is one of the symbols of Xi'an and just stands in the central heart of the ancient capital. The Bell Tower was originally in A.C.1384 by Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang (the 1st Emperor of Ming Dynasty) for the military purpose, and then was moved to the present site in A.C.1552. In the early morning, [...]
Shanghai Tianzifang - International Creative Art Park in Shanghai and SOHO of Shanghai. You must no miss Tian Zi Fang in Shanghai
During the photo tour in Shanghai, I was recommended to Tianzifang first. I have never heard Tian Zi Fang before but immediately love the place when I was there. Traditional, Quiet, Exotic, Commercial, Leisure, Noisy, I cannot imagine it but just felt a mixture of different culture.
According to the official information, the Tianzifang is [...]
Shanghai and The Bund, Now Maybe the Biggest Building Site in the World
If you have a trip to shanghai at present, you will see a different Shanghai with all buidling sites. To prepare for the Shanghai Expo, These are all the construction buildings with busy builder preparing for the event. The whole bund is all in construction and crowded like sardine.
I planned to take some photos for the [...]
The Cool Docks, Shanghai, a new amazing place for nightlife
Last month, I had a business trip to Shanghai. My old friend accompanied me to the Cool Docks (老码头, Lao Ma Tou, literally "the old docks"). I has never heard about this place before and it looks like a quiet Xintiandi (A popular district for shopping, eating and entertainment as well as nightlife in Shanghai [...]
Three Gorges Dam- Yangtze River Cruise Tour by Victoria Cruise from Chongqing to Three Gorges Dam,Yichang(Day 4)
Today, Raining, we will say goodbye to the Victoria Express. In the morning, we will be arranged to visit the Three Gorges Dam site at Sandonping, the largest project in the world. Then arrive Yichang at 1:30pm, and disembark after lunch. The whole itinerary is as below:
06:00 Complimentary Early Bird coffee & tea;
07:00 Last chance [...]
Wushan, Daning River Small Gorges, Lesser Lesser Gorges- Yangtze River Cruise Tour by Victoria Cruise from Chongqing to Three Gorges Dam,Yichang(Day 3)
On the 3rd day, Our Victoria Express cruise entered the Three Gorges, one of nature's most extraordinary sculptures. We passed through the first two-Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Qutant Gorge is the shortest (5 miles), narrowest (500 feet), and most dramatic. The 25-mile long Wu Gorge is known for its quiet beauty, forest-covered mountains, and [...]
Fengdu Ghost City - Yangtze River Cruise Tour by Victoria Cruise from Chongqing to Three Gorges Dam,Yichang(Day 2)
On the 2nd Day, we were told that the crusie would be docked at Fengdu, a plethora of demon-decorated temples, buildings and statues in this river town earned it the moniker "Ghost City" - the carved facades are truly fascinating. and a shore excursion could be arranged in the afternoon. I was a little bit nervous because I [...]
Yangtze River Cruise Tour by Victoria Cruise from Chongqing to Three Gorges and Three Gorges Dam,Yichang (Day 1)
On 26th June, Fridany. I was boarding Victoria Express to start my 4-day/3-night yangtze cruise trip. Below is the itinerary for the 1st day:
18:00 Boarding Begins at Victorial Express on Chaotianmen Dock, Chongqing, the "Mountain City". After check-in and putting luggages in our room and we were invited to the Yangtze Club on Deck 4 and met staff on the [...]
Sichuan Opera, Incredible, especially Face-changing
Originated at the end of the Ming (1368-1644) and the beginning of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Sichuan Opera (Chuan Ju in Chinese) is one of the most famous operas in China and characterized by unique solos, refined acting, rich percussion and talented comedians, whose skills are unparalleled in the world.
I was recommended to go to [...]
