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12 Breathtaking Photos of Datong Great Wall, Shanxi

Datong is located in a basin at an elevation of 1,040 metres (3,410 ft) and borders Inner Mongolia to the north and west and Hebei to the east. Datong has been the dividing line of farming civilization in the south and nomadic people in the north since ancient times.

The strategic important location made Datong one of the most important towns in the border area of the ancient China (until Inner Mongolia became part of China later). The Great Wall of Datong (section of the whole Great Wall) has a long history.

There are ruins of the Great Wall confirmed to be built in various periods and dynasties, such as the Warring States Period (475–221 BC) , Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC), Han Dynasty (206 BC-220), Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) and Qing Dynasty (1644-1912).

According to the Great Wall Survey released in 2009, there is a total of 343.149 kilometers of ancient great wall built in the Ming Dynasty within the Datong City.

The ancient Datong Great Wall was re-built and reinforced several times in history. In 2008, a section of the ancient Great Wall was renovated (as these photos are showing).

Since the early 1980s, the Chinese government has allocated special funds to restore this national monument to its magnificance in some parts, such as the sections at Badaling, Mutianyu, and other sites.

Even today, people are still amazed by the ancient Chinese’s persistence in constructing large scale projects and determination of protecting their country from wars and instabilities.

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南寮漁港｜新竹市北區南寮街261號
青青草原｜新竹市香山區中華路五段331巷101-1號
豎琴橋｜新竹市香山區西濱公路
白雲橋｜新竹市香山區 17公里海岸線
海之聲｜新竹市香山區南港街106巷
香山濕地｜新竹市香山區中華路五段320巷35號
曼谷市場｜新竹市北區大同路86號
海神｜新竹市東區大同路86號
東市1001酒館｜新竹市東區東門市場1001攤

Nanliao Fishery Harbor｜No.261, Nanliao St., North Dist., Hsinchu City 300, Taiwan
Grassland｜No.101-1, Ln. 331, Sec. 5, Zhonghua Rd., Xiangshan Dist., Hsinchu City 300, Taiwan
The Harp Bridge｜Tai No.15 Western Coast Highway, Xiangshan Dist., Hsinchu City 300, Taiwan
The Cloud Bridge｜17 Kilometers of Splendid Coastline, Xiangshan Dist., Hsinchu City 300, Taiwan
Sound of the sea｜Ln. 106, Nangang St., Xiangshan Dist., Hsinchu City 300, Taiwan
Siangshan Wetland｜No.35, Ln. 320, Sec. 5, Zhonghua Rd., Xiangshan Dist., Hsinchu City 300, Taiwan
Bangkok Market｜No.86, Datong Rd., North Dist., Hsinchu City 300, Taiwan
Poseidon｜No.86, Datong Rd., East Dist., Hsinchu City 300, Taiwan
1001 Bar｜East Gate Market 1001, East Dist., Hsinchu City 300, Taiwan

[4K Taipei Taiwan] Walking Trail Taipei Songshan District,Civic Boulevard.Tsutaya bookstore

Passing by Songshan Station
tsutaya bookstore
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HISTORICAL PLACES OF TAIWAN IN GOOGLE EARTH PART TWO ( 2/5 )

1. CHANGHUA BUDDHA STATUE,BAGUA MOUNTAIN
24° 4'42.47N 120°32'55.60E
2. GUANDU TEMPLE 25° 7'4.20N 121°27'49.99E
3. LOTUS POND SERVICE STATION,ZUOYING 22°40'47.29N 120°17'50.50E
4. DR.SUN YAT-SEN MEMORIAL HALL,TAIPEI 25° 2'24.04N 121°33'37.00E
5. ZHENFU TEMPLE,ZUOYING,KAOHSIUNG 22°40'50.26N 120°17'23.66E
6. CITY GOD TEMPLE 25° 2'38.03N 121°30'45.61E
7. SIMON HENGCHUN ANCIENT CITY 22° 0'14.49N 120°44'46.18E
8. RINZAI ZEN TEMPLE 25° 4'20.53N 121°31'15.55E
9. THU LUCE MEMORIAL CHAPEL,XITUN 24°10'43.97N 120°36'1.71E
10. TSU HSIEN CHOU PALACE 25° 5'22.25N 121°31'28.82E
11. PAN GONG GATE,CONFUCIUS TEMPLE 22°41'16.23N 120°17'53.63E
12. SHENG LING TEMPLE 25° 1'4.43N 121°31'39.93E
13. LIGHT HOUSE 21°54'8.00N 120°51'9.91E
14. NATIONAL THEATRE,TAIPEI 25° 2'6.86N 121°31'5.17E
15. FURNACE OF MINONG VILLAGE 22°54'7.01N 120°32'2.72E
16. CATHOLIC CHURCH,DATONG 25° 3'26.63N 121°30'53.90E
17. SUNDIAL,TAICHUNG 24°12'28.94N 120°35'51.62E
18. XIA HAI TEMPLE 25° 3'20.23N 121°30'36.69E
19. TAINAN GREAT SOUTH GATE 22°59'12.92N 120°12'13.62E
20. MATSUYAMA CIHUI TANG 25° 2'12.02N 121°35'15.39E
21. LUKANG ASSEMBLY HALL 24° 3'27.46N 120°25'54.75E
22. NAN TEMPLE MAIN HALL 24°58'42.78N 121°35'13.41E
23. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE 24° 9'26.14N 120°39'58.05E
24. SHIGEHIRO DOOR,TAIPEI 25° 2'12.83N 121°30'29.17E
25. HSINCHU EAST GATE 24°48'15.46N 120°58'12.53E
26. MEMORIAL,TAIPEI 25° 2'28.77N 121°30'53.97E
27. RING THE BELL TOWER 23°57'24.85N 120°41'9.87E
28. FAN'S ANCESTRAL TEMPLE,XINPU 24°49'44.63N 121° 4'35.51E
29. OK TEMPLE BEITOU POINTS PALACE 25° 8'14.16N 121°28'39.02E

Taipei announces new details relating to government-led urban renewal plan

Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je has made public housing and urban renewal focal points of his new administration. Today he announced new details relating to 22 government-run urban renewal projects, including the rebuilding of Datong’s Lanzhou and Wanhua’s Nanjichang resettled tenement communities. Interim housing built as part of the plan will later be converted into rental public housing. The Datong District resettled tenement community at Lanzhou is filled with narrow, old homes. Life can be difficult here. Mayor Ko Wen-je hopes to improve the community through a government-led urban renewal project.Lanzhou Urban Renewal ResidentIt’s great. The worst place in Taipei is Datong District. It’s the city’s oldest community. Our only hope is government-led urban renewal. There is no chance of urban renewal if we residents are left to negotiate with developers.The city’s plan is to complete rezoning then build interim housing units. After residents move into the interim housing, refurbishment can begin. Once residents return to their rebuilt homes, the interim housing will be converted to public housing.Charles LinTaipei Deputy MayorWhen these residents leave (the interim housing), tens of thousands of public housing units for youths will be opened. This won’t be typical public housing that is built then sold. We will continue to manage it.The city will build interim housing in 10 districts, including near Yuanshan Station on the former site of Minglun Elementary School. Some nearby residents oppose the plan out of a fear these new homes will drag down the value of their property.

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Dadaocheng, Tamsui River, Taipei ,Taiwan

Tea trading history had been developed from Dadaocheng.
After Taiwan was opened up to Western, Dadaocheng was where the European settlers lived.
I was standing at the riverside of Dadaocheng and took some pictures.

China Eastern Boeing 737-700 Taiyuan Wusu Airport Take off ( TYN - SZH )

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Date : 18/7/2012
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Epic Ride ????️ Pingyao City, China

We take an exciting ride into the center of the ancient walled city of Pingyao, China.

Pingyao dates back 2,700 years, and is one of the best preserved ancient cities in the known world. During the Qing Dynasty this city was a financial center of China. It is still inhabited by 50,000 residents and is renowned for its well-preserved ancient city wall, and was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.

Pingyao still retains its city layout from the Ming and Qing dynasties, conforming to a typical Ba gua pattern. More than 300 sites in or near the city have ancient ruins. Preserved Ming- and Qing-style residences number close to 4,000. The streets and storefronts still largely retain their historical appearance.

The city walls of Pingyao were constructed in the 3rd year of the Hongwu Emperor (1370). The walls have six barbican gates. The north and south sides have one gate each. The east and west sides have two gates each.

This pattern is similar to that of a turtle (the head, tail and four legs), earning Pingyao the moniker Turtle City. The walls measure about 12 metres high, with a perimeter of 6,000 metres. A 4-metre wide, 4-metre deep moat can be found just outside the walls. Aside from the four structured towers at the four corners, there are also 72 watchtowers and more than 3,000 battlements.

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Fortune Hiya Hotel is located just a minute’s walk from the Ningxia Night Market and within a 5-minute drive of Q Square and Zhongshan MRT Station. resorts Fortune Hiya Hotel. It features a gym, a restaurant-cum-lounge bar and free Wi-Fi access. travel Fortune Hiya Hotel. The hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Taipei Main Station and the High Speed Rail Station. luxury Fortune Hiya Hotel. Songshan Airport is a 16-minute drive away, while the Taipei Taoyuan Airport is a 50-minute drive away. The elegant rooms are air-conditioned, and feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, coffee/tea making facilities and a personal safe. The private bathroom comes with shower facilities and a hairdryer. Fortune Hiya Hotel has a laundry room and a business center. Travel arrangements can be made at the tour desk. Guests can head to the 24-hour reception for assistance with luggage storage, currency exchange and concierge services. Room service is also provided. Located on the 11th floor, Haiyue Restaurant serves a buffet , and Chinese and Western breakfast and lunch set. At night, the restaurant transforms into a lounge bar and refreshing drinks can be enjoyed with lovely night views.
Datong District is a great choice for travelers interested in night markets, culture and street food.
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Best Hotel Accommodation near Raohe Street Night Market, Xinyi District

This is MUST WATCH video, if you are looking for the best accommodation near Raohe Street Night Market, Xinyi District. Find Cheap and best, Budget Hotels, Luxury Hotels and resorts around Raohe Street Night Market, Xinyi District. Our clients, reviewers and in house travel experts has voted theses hotels near Raohe Street Night Market, Xinyi District as the best for travellers for all price range. Please note that this list is not rank wise, these are our best picks and none of the hotels mentioned in the video has paid or sponsored us. We have not mentioned the prices because prices keep on fluctuating from time to time and seasons. If you want to find out the best travel deals on these hotels, please visit our web site

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List of Best hotels near Raohe Street Night Market, Xinyi District

A- Cityinn Hotel Plus - Fuxing N. Rd., Branch
No.338 Fuxing N. Rd., Zhongshan District, 104


B- CityInn Hotel - Station Branch III
No. 77, Chang'an West Road, 103


C- Dandy Hotel - Tianjin Branch
No.70 Tianjin Street, Zhongshan
District, Taipei


D- CityInn Hotel - Station Branch II
No.81 Chang'an West Road, Datong District, 103


E- CityInn Hotel Plus - Ximending Branch
No.63 Baoqing Road, Zhongzheng
District, 100


F- Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei
No.201 Tun Hwa South Road, Section 2, 106


G- Dandy Hotel - Daan Park Branch
No.33 Section 3, Xinyi Road, Daan Dist, 106


H- Ambience Hotel
No.64 Section 1, Chang'an East Road, 104


I- Dandy Hotel - Tianmu Branch
No. 2 Lane 728, Section 6, Zhongshan
North Road, Shilin District, 111


J- Hotel 73
No.73 Section 2, Sinyi Road, Jhongjheng
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CITM 2017, Kunming and Visit Yongang Grottos

15th Nov 2017, under the leadership Director of China National Tourist Office (CNTO), Kathmandu Ms. Yang Zong our team headed to Chengdu. On 16th Nov we flew to Kunming and attended CTMM 2017.
Kunming to host 2017 China International Travel Mart in November The 2017 China International Travel Mart (CITM) jointly hosted by the China National Tourism Administration, Civil Aviation Administration of China and Government of Yunnan Province kicked off on Nov 17th at Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center in Kunming. CITM is the largest professional travel mart exhibition in Asia, began in 1998. It is held alternately between Kunming and Shanghai from 2001. More then 10,000 global Travel Industry professionals participated and over 50,000 visitor visited the mart.
On 18th Nov we flew to Taiyuan from Kunming. Taiyuan, the capital city of north China's Shanxi Province, is famous as the City of Coal and Iron in China. With a history of 2500 years, Taiyuan used to be the military fortress town in North China, enjoying the reputation of the Northern Gate to Central China.
On 19th Nov, Visit of Jinci Temple which is built in north Wei Dynasty which is highest at Zhou cypresses, never aging spring lady’s-maid statue of Song Dynasty.
The 3rd International Cultural Festival on Ancient Town Along “Belt and Road Initiative & the 4th Global Travel Buyers Conference in Shanxi China” hosted by Shanxi Provincial Tourism Development Commission. More then 100 global tourism industries attended the International Conference at Jinci Hotel on 19th Nov. Afternoon drive to ancient Pingyou city. We got warm welcome ceremony at south gate by the local government and people. By visiting City wall, first Draft bank, Ming & Qing Street one of the best preserved imperial-era towns founded during the 14th century, the complex features traditional homes and streets.
22nd Nov 2017 Yungang Grottoes
Yungang Grottoes, one of the three major cave clusters in China, punctuate the north cliff of Wuzhou Mountain, Datong. The area was excavated along the mountain, extending 1 km (0.62 miles) from east to west, revealing 53 caves and over 51,000 stone statues.The grottoes are divided into east, middle, and west parts. Pagodas dominate the eastern parts; west caves are small and mid-sized with niches. Caves in the middle are made up of front and back chambers with Buddha statues in the center. Embossing covers walls and ceilings.Started in 450, the grottoes is a relic of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534). Absorbing Indian Gandhara Buddhist art, the sculptures here developed traditional Chinese art melded with social features of the time.During the reign of Emperor Xiao Wen a monk named Tanyao took charge of the construction of Yungang Grottoes. The largest cave is No.6, which is 20 meters (65.6 foot) high, standing a 15-meter (49.2-foot)-high pagoda-like column decorated with Buddha statues and designs. On the four sides of the tower pillar, and on the east, south and west walls of the cave, 33 embossed panels depict the story of Saykamuni.

We were so fortunate to have 5 Vietnamese girls in our team in Shanxi tour program. They became our sisters and we all took care each other with great harmony and had lots of fun under the guardianship of Yang Zong La.

Beijing, China Birthday Trip

September 17-21, 2016

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호랑이 언덕을 의미하는 호구를 찾았다. 사람들이 모두 위쪽을 올려다보고 있다. 호구탑은 피사의 사탑처럼 기울어져 있다는데 언뜻 보면 잘 모르겠다. 400년 전부터 지반침하 때문에 북쪽으로 2.5도 기울었다고 한다. 피사의 사탑의 기울기 5.5도에 비하면 그리 심하지는 않은 듯하다. 탑 옆에는 호구검지라는 연못이 있다. 기념촬영이 한창이다. 연못 아래에는 오나라 왕 합려의 묘가 있다고 전해진다. 연못은 칼처럼 좁고 길어 검지라는 이름이 붙었다. 이 아래 오왕 합려와 함께 3,000자루의 칼이 부장되었다고 전해진다. 진시황제가 명검을 손에 넣기 위해 이곳을 파헤쳤으나 검은 한 자루도 나오지 않았다 한다.

[English: Google Translator]
I found a protector, which means the tiger hill. All people are looking up at the top. Hogutap was not sure at first glance itdaneunde tilted like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. 400 years ago because of land subsidence and it eotdago 2.5 degrees tilt to the north. Compared to the 5.5 degree tilt of the Leaning Tower of Pisa it seems not so simhajineun. There is a pond next to the tower called hukou detected. This is a commemorative photo in full swing. Wu is said that there is a grave of King hapryeo pond below. Pond caught index like long, narrow named Carl. The following is said that the sword of the king Kure with 3,000 sacks chief hapryeo. The Black Mausoleum of the First Qin also one that I did not come here to dig, but ran to get a sword in hand.

[Chinese: Google Translator]
我发现了一个保护，这意味着虎丘。所有的人都抬头看着上方。 Hogutap不知道乍一看itdaneunde倾斜像比萨斜塔。 400年前，因为地面沉降，这eotdago2.5度的倾斜到北部。相比于比萨斜塔的5.5度倾斜似乎没有那么simhajineun。有一个池塘旁边的塔叫户口检测。这是一个纪念照如火如荼。吴说，有以下国王hapryeo池塘严重。池塘抓指数像狭长名为卡尔。以下是说，吴王的剑袋3000首席hapryeo。秦始皇还一个，我不是来这里挖，而是跑到拿到手剑的黑色陵墓。

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Hong Kong International Airport (IATA: HKG, ICAO: VHHH) is the main airport in Hong Kong. It is located on the island of Chek Lap Kok, which largely comprises land reclaimed for the construction of the airport itself. The airport is also colloquially known as Chek Lap Kok Airport (赤鱲角機場), to distinguish it from its predecessor, the closed Kai Tak Airport.

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Taipei (; Hokkien POJ: Tâi-pak), officially known as Taipei City, is the capital and a special municipality of the Republic of China. Sitting at the northern tip of the island, Taipei City is an enclave of the municipality of New Taipei City that sits about 25 km (16 mi) southwest of the northern port city Keelung. Most of the city is located in the Taipei Basin, an ancient lakebed. The basin is bounded by the relatively narrow valleys of the Keelung and Xindian rivers, which join to form the Tamsui River along the city's western border.The city proper is home to an estimated population of 2,704,810 (2015), forming the core part of the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area, which includes the nearby cities of New Taipei and Keelung with a population of 7,047,559, the 40th most-populous urban area in the world—roughly one-third of Taiwanese citizens live in the metro district. The name Taipei can refer either to the whole metropolitan area or the city proper.
Taipei is the political, economic, educational, and cultural center of the Republic of China and one of the major hubs in East Asia. Considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha City by GaWC, Taipei is part of a major high-tech industrial area. Railways, high-speed rail, highways, airports, and bus lines connect Taipei with all parts of the island. The city is served by two airports – Taipei Songshan and Taiwan Taoyuan. Taipei is home to various world-famous architectural or cultural landmarks, which include Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Dalongdong Baoan Temple, Hsing Tian Kong, Lungshan Temple of Manka, National Palace Museum, Presidential Office Building, Taipei Guest House, Ximending, and several night markets dispersed throughout the city. Natural features such as Maokong, Yangmingshan, and hot springs are also well known to international visitors.
In English-language news reports the name Taipei often serves as a synecdoche referring to Taiwan's national government. Due to the ambiguous political status of Taiwan internationally, the term Chinese Taipei is also sometimes pressed into service as a synonym for the entire country, as when Taiwan's government representatives participate in international organizations or Taiwan's athletes participate in international sporting events.

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00:02:08 1 Name
00:02:26 2 History
00:04:13 2.1 First settlements
00:05:41 2.2 Japanese rule
00:06:55 2.3 Post-war
00:08:52 3 Geography
00:10:22 3.1 Climate
00:11:34 3.2 Air quality
00:12:25 4 Demographics
00:13:57 5 Economy
00:17:52 6 Culture
00:18:00 6.1 Tourism
00:18:29 6.1.1 Commemorative sites and museums
00:21:10 6.1.2 Taipei 101
00:22:02 6.1.3 Performing arts
00:22:47 6.1.4 Shopping and recreation
00:25:29 6.1.5 Temples
00:26:38 6.2 Festivals and events
00:28:09 6.3 Taipei in films
00:28:24 7 Government
00:29:46 7.1 Garbage recycling
00:30:47 7.2 Administrative divisions
00:31:06 7.3 City planning
00:32:12 8 Transportation
00:33:12 8.1 Metro
00:34:00 8.2 Rail
00:34:39 8.3 Bus
00:35:20 8.4 Airports
00:35:54 8.5 Ticketing
00:36:33 9 Education
00:38:17 9.1 Notable Mandarin language programs for foreigners
00:38:43 10 Sports
00:39:13 10.1 Major sporting events
00:40:31 10.2 Youth baseball
00:41:05 11 Media
00:41:22 11.1 Television
00:42:05 11.2 Newspapers
00:42:29 12 International relations
00:42:43 12.1 Twin towns and sister cities
00:42:54 12.2 Partner cities
00:43:18 12.3 Friendship cities
00:43:40 13 In popular culture
00:44:04 14 Gallery
00:44:12 15 See also



Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.

Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
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Taipei (; Hokkien POJ: Tâi-pak), officially known as Taipei City, is the capital and a special municipality of Taiwan (officially the Republic of China, ROC). Sitting at the northern tip of the island, Taipei City is an enclave of the municipality of New Taipei City that sits about 25 km (16 mi) southwest of the northern port city Keelung. Most of the city is located in the Taipei Basin, an ancient lakebed. The basin is bounded by the relatively narrow valleys of the Keelung and Xindian rivers, which join to form the Tamsui River along the city's western border.The city proper is home to an estimated population of 2,704,810 (2015), forming the core part of the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area, which includes the nearby cities of New Taipei and Keelung with a population of 7,047,559, the 40th most-populous urban area in the world—roughly one-third of Taiwanese citizens live in the metro district. The name Taipei can refer either to the whole metropolitan area or the city proper.
Taipei is the political, economic, educational, and cultural center of Taiwan and one of the major hubs in East Asia. Considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha City by GaWC, Taipei is part of a major high-tech industrial area. Railways, high-speed rail, highways, airports, and bus lines connect Taipei with all parts of the island. The city is served by two airports – Taipei Songshan and Taiwan Taoyuan. Taipei is home to various world-famous architectural or cultural landmarks, which include Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Dalongdong Baoan Temple, Hsing Tian Kong, Lungshan Temple of Manka, National Palace Museum, Presidential Office Building, Taipei Guest House, Ximending, and several night markets dispersed throughout the city. Natural features such as Maokong, Yangmingshan, and hot springs are also well known to international visitors.
In English-language news reports the name Taipei often serves as a synecdoche referring to Taiwan's national government. Due to the ambiguous political status of Taiwan internationally, the term Chinese Taipei is also sometimes pressed into service as a synonym for the entire country, as when Taiwan's government representatives participate in international organizations or Taiwan's athletes participate in international sporting events.

China Southern Airlines Airbus A320 approaches Gate at ICN

China Southern Airlines Airbus A320 approaches Gate at ICN

China Southern Airlines CZ3610 Landing GuangZhou A320

China Southern Airlines CZ3610 Landing GuangZhou A320