Structure and Art in Chinese Traditional Architecture：Ma Tau Wall
In the Chinese Jiangnan region, visitors always attracted by a fresh feeling. There are have many unique humanistic feelings, customs and architecture style. The Ma Tau wall with strong local characteristics, it’s a symbolization of Jiangnan’s architectures.
Quanzhou Qingjing Mosque China (1000 years old)
The Qingjing Mosque, also known as the Ashab Mosque, is located in the center of Tumen Street in Quanzhou. Throughout the Song Dynasty (960-1279), Quanzhou City was one of the key ports of foreign trade and attracted many Arabs. The mosque, built and repaired by Arab Muslims, reflects the friendship and cultural exchange between China and Arabic countries. Imitating a mosque in Damascus, Syria, it was initially built in 1009 and today is the oldest Arab-style mosque in China. This magnificent mosque covers an area of 2,500 square meters (0.62 acre) and features a gate, the Fengtian Hall, and the Mingshan Hall.
Facing south, the gate is made of diabase and white granite and consists of four conjoined archways. Many of the gate's domes are carved with hanging lotus, symbolizing respect for sanctity and purity. Each carved lotus is surrounded by a web of liernes, which add depth to the carvings. A platform on the roof of the gate allows worshipers to watch the moon and decide when Ramadan begins. To the east of the gate are two stone tablets recording the reconstruction of the mosque in the Yuan (1271-1368) and the Ming (1368-1644) dynasties. Another stone tablet is located just near the gate, engraved with the imperial edict of Zhu Di - the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty. He spread this edict to protect the Mosque and the Islam in China.
The spacious Fengtian Hall was once the main prayer hall of the mosque. The hall's design depicts the popular architectural style of Islamic prayer halls before the 10th century. Unfortunately, the hall's spectacular roof collapsed in an earthquake, leaving only the granite walls intact. The ornamental walls house stone inscriptions of Alcoran, lit by the large windows carved throughout.
After the earthquake damaged Fengtian Hall, Mingshan Hall became the mosque's central prayer hall. Located in the northwestern portion of the Mosque, Mingshan Hall was built in a more Chinese style and is smaller than Fengtian Hall. It is a quadrangle - resembling a traditional residential compound with a courtyard (common in northern China). Here the stone walls are adorned with Arabic inscriptions dating back to the Song and the Yuan dynasties.
The ancient history and unique blend of Arabic and Chinese architecture in this holy mosque are sure to linger in your memory long after your visit.
The Great Wall of China / Tourist destination China - History and Origin
The Chinese were already familiar with the techniques of wall-building by the time of the Spring and Autumn period between the 8th and 5th centuries BC. During this time and the subsequent Warring States period, the states of Qin, Wei, Zhao, Qi, Yan, and Zhongshan all constructed extensive fortifications to defend their own borders. Built to withstand the attack of small arms such as swords and spears, these walls were made mostly by stamping earth and gravel between board frames.
King Zheng of Qin conquered the last of his opponents and unified China as the First Emperor of the Qin dynasty (Qin Shi Huang) in 221 BC. Intending to impose centralized rule and prevent the resurgence of feudal lords, he ordered the destruction of the sections of the walls that divided his empire among the former states. To position the empire against the Xiongnu people from the north, however, he ordered the building of new walls to connect the remaining fortifications along the empire's northern frontier. Transporting the large quantity of materials required for construction was difficult, so builders always tried to use local resources. Stones from the mountains were used over mountain ranges, while rammed earth was used for construction in the plains. There are no surviving historical records indicating the exact length and course of the Qin walls. Most of the ancient walls have eroded away over the centuries, and very few sections remain today. The human cost of the construction is unknown, but it has been estimated by some authors that hundreds of thousands, if not up to a million, workers died building the Qin wall. Later, the Han, the Sui, and the Northern dynasties all repaired, rebuilt, or expanded sections of the Great Wall at great cost to defend themselves against northern invaders. The Tang and Song dynasties did not undertake any significant effort in the region. The Liao, Jin, and Yuan dynasties, who ruled Northern China throughout most of the 10th–13th centuries, constructed defensive walls in the 12th century but those were located much to the north of the Great Wall as we know it, within China's province of Inner Mongolia and in Mongolia itself.
Jie zi ancient town in Chengdu, China，4K ultra hd documentary
Zigu town, street, is located in chongzhou, chengdu city, sichuan province, China. There are 32 temples centering on the temple of the ancient temple of jin dynasty. Street zi ancient town, five dynasties when the name hengqu town, because of the hengyu river on the side of the name.
in jin dynasty ancient habitat - light yan monastery, phoenix mountain tourism scenic area, one thousand mu of forests, gingko, one thousand, one thousand kundan pokhrel majagaiya, while hiking in the qing dynasty, qing dynasty street, wang song dynasty national hero uprising site, thus a ladle poet in tang dynasty, tang's former residence, cloud GuLongTan, five ark Tuo, hole, etc., the whole town more than 20 various kinds of cultural relics.
500 arhats at the Hualin Temple 华林寺, GuangZhou 广州, China
Hualin Temple (huá lín sì 华林寺), the cradle of Buddhism in China, is located in Guangzhou, with a long history of more than 1400 years.
Legend has it that the Indian Monk Bodhidharma crossed the Indian and the Pacific oceans and finally arrived in Guangzhou after three years of trudge in 526 (the 7th year of Emperor Liangwu's reign) to do missionary work in China. Later generations respected this eminent monk from Western Buddhist kingdom and named his landing place as Landing Ground of Dharma. More than one thousand years passed, and the name was still in use. The temple Dharma built after his arrival in Guangzhou was called Xilai Monastery. This is the Buddha shrine from where he first spread the Buddhism doctrines. Dharma was later divinized as the founder of the Zen Buddhism in China. Now Cantonese are still respectful of Dharma. After its completion, Xilai Monastery went through several repairs in Sui Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Song Dynasty, Yuan Dynasty and Qing Dynasty and changed its name to Hualin Temple.
The Hall of Five Hundred Arhats that we see in this video faces south with its south-north axis from the hall gate to the statue of the Buddha at the north end. On its East and West sides are corridors, enshrining and worshiping the 500 Arhats on the 1-meter-plus-high pedestals.
The original statues were destroyed completely during the Cultural Revolution. The existing statues were re-sculpted in 1997 according to the drawing of Five Hundred Arhats drawn in Emperor Guangxu's reign in Qing Dynasty and relevant data.
Guangzhou china travel vlog # 05 Going to visit cultural place of Guangzhou Five Goat Statue
Guangzhou china travel vlog # 05 Going to visit cultural place of Guangzhou-Five Goat Statue or Five Rams Sculpture in Yuexiu Park
(广州 越秀镇海楼，五羊石像)
ទស្សនា នៅកន្លែង ទេវតាពពែ ទាំង៥ ដែលជាតំណាងឲ្យទីក្រុង ក្វាងចូវ និង ប្រវត្តនៃការ កកើតនៅឈ្មោះទីក្រុងដ៍ស្រស់ស្អាតមួយនេះ
- The Legend of Five Goats comes from the ancient Guangzhou city, and is an origin of Guangzhou's nicknames like 'City of Five Goats', 'City of the Goat', 'City of the Rice'. It is also the origin of many Guangzhou local brands' names. The name 'Five Goats' can earliest be seen in poetry of Tang dynasty, and the related legendry can be dated back to Jin dynasty. Though the legendary had several versions, it was unified after Ming dynasty. Usually the Legend of Five Goats reflects the history that Lingnan people was colonized by Zhongyuan ancestors. In 2007, this legend was collected into the first batch of The Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity of Guangzhou.
-Yuexiu Park is the largest park in downtown Guangzhou. Covering an area of 860,000 square meters (212.5 acres), it is made up of three artificial lakes and seven hills of Yuexiu Mountain; hence the name.
It is a perfect combination of cultural relics and ecological tourism, reputed for its pretty water and hills as well as cultural relics. The main places of interest include the stone sculpture of the Five Rams, Zhenhai Tower, the site of the Ming Dynasty City Wall, and Square Cannon Site.
-The Five-Ram Sculpture in Yuexiu Park is one of the most famous structures in Guangzhou. It has become the emblem of the city. Legend has it that more than 2,000 years ago, the city was a barren land with people who despite hard work were suffering from famine. One day five immortals in five-color garments came riding on five rams, playing their legendary music. The rams held sheaves of rice in their mouths. The immortals left the sheaves of rice for the local people, gave blessings to the city and left. The rams turned into stone and the city became a rich and populous place. Guangzhou got the name of the City of Rams and the City of Ears.
-Zhenhai Tower, better known among the locals as the Five-Story Tower, is one of the landmarks of the city. An interesting historical record has it that Zhu Liangzu, Yongjia Marquis of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), saw yellow and purple air rising over Yuexiu Mountain and was told by a sorcerer that it was the omen of a new emperor. To subdue this omen, Zhu Liangzu ordered this tower to be built in 1380. Over the past 600 years, the tower has been destroyed five times and set up five times. Now it is the Guangzhou Museum, housing relics and documents showing Guangzhou's history over 2,000 years. Known as the first tower in Lingnan (South of Nanling Mountain) Area, Zhenhai Tower now is 28 meters (91.9feet) high and 16 meters (52.5 feet) wide. The striking contrast of green glazed titles and red walls makes the tower elegant.
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Restoring The Great Wall
Dynasties. Governments. Revolutions. Standing watch over China for hundreds of years, the Great Wall has seen it all.While much of the Wall still stands today - especially the parts connecting the fortified towers that defended the Ming capital of Beijing from northern invaders - large sections are slowly being consumed by time and the elements. But in Hebei province, the once-neglected great dragon is slowly being restored to its former glory with the help of the locals who call the area home.
History of Beijing (since Stone Age) in 13 minutes - Part 2
This movie is called «Gloriou Beijing». It's of two editions: Mandarin Chinese with English subtitle and English with Simplified Chinese subtitle. This is the Mandarin Chinese with English subtitle version.
This movie is the publicizing movie of Capital Museum, China.
Remembering the Dynasties
On our way to the airport to leave for Guilin, our tour guide from Xi'An, Uncle Leo, was explaining how to remembe the three most important Chinese dynasties:
Qin Dynasty (Chin): 221-207BC. This was the time under the reign of the first emperor of all of China: Emperor Qinshihuang. Emperor Qin was responsible for creating the terra-cotta warrior as well as unifying the Great Wall.
Han Dynasty (Hand): 202BC-220AD. The Han Dynasty was during the exploration of the Silk Road.
Tang Dynasty (Tongue): 618-907AD. The Tang Dynasty was the Golden Age of China. If you have seen Disney's Mulan, the clothes and hairstyles that are featured are that from the Tang Dynasty. The tale of Mulan is actually recording in a poem, The Ode of Mulan, which was written during the Tang Dynasty.
Xi'An is the ancient capital of China, and is often referred to as the Grandfather of China. Xi'An was the center for envoys during China's early history, and can also be known as the Melting Pot of China.
Nanjing Tourism Promotion Film 2016 (Chinese Version)
Visit Nanjing and you start to wonder how the city could remain such a secret among international travelers. Now this hidden treasure is ready for your discovery.
Nanjing, a metropolis of 8 million in the southwest of the lower stretches of the Yangzi River, is one of the highly-developed regions in China with strong industrial economic strength. It is the capital of Jiangsu Province. But back to the past, it was the capital of China, serving 10 dynasties and regimes.
The 6,000 years’ history has left abundant Chinese historical and cultural heritages in Nanjing. In addition to historical sights, memorials, museums and cultural sights also attract thousands of visitors. The trick of visiting Nanjing is finding a balance between ancient relics and soaring skyscrapers, and meanwhile setting among a beautiful landscape of lakes, forested parks and rivers. The city is highly alluring with the immense wealth of well-preserved Chinese culture and history, architecture unique to China's Mingguo era (1912-1949), roots of one of China’s finest cuisines, home to several excellent universities, a large population of foreign students and slower and relaxed life style, etc.
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Nanjing City Fuzimiao China Walking Tour【2019】/南京夫子庙中国徒步旅行【2019】
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Nanjing Fuzimiao Info:
Nanjing Fuzimiao (Chinese: 南京夫子庙) or Fuzimiao (Chinese: 夫子庙; literally: 'Confucian Temple'), is located in southern Nanjing City on banks of the Qinhuai River.
In first year of Jianwu reign of Jin Dynasty (CE 317), Nanking Imperial University was founded, initially on northern bank of Qinhuai River, and in the 3rd year of Xiankang (CE 337) the campus extended to southern bank. Temple of Confucius was firstly constructed in the national school in the 9th year of Taiyuan (CE 384). The place was later destroyed. In the 1st year of Jingyou during Song Dynasty (CE 1034), Confucius Temple was newly constructed on former site of imperial university, and was called Fuzimiao area along with Nanking Fuxue. The place became Imperial University again in 1365 in the early year of Ming Dynasty, and sixteen years later recovered to be the campus of Fuxue. During Qing Dynasty, there were two Xianxue (county schools of Shangyuan and Jiangning) in Fuzimiao area. In the end of Qing a primary school jointly sponsored by counties of Nanjing (Jiangning Fu) was established there. The current buildings date from the 19th century, in Qing Dynasty, with additions made since then. The temple lost all financial support by the state as a result of the revolution of 1911. During the late 1920s to 1931 and again in 1932 it was used as army barracks for troops the KMT regime and left in a dilapidated state. Some halls were used as picture gallery. In 1985 Fuzimiao area was restored.
There is Jiangnan Gongyuan near Fuzimiao Temple. It's the largest imperial examination hall in Ming and Qing dynasties.
Throughout its history, the temple along with the around area has been a place for study of Confucianism. There is a small exhibit of folkart within the temple.
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Shanghai Bund By Night (Nanjing Road to The Bund) China Walking Tour【2019】/上海外滩中国徒步旅行【2019】
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3 days in Xi'an - TOP attractions | CHINA (Terracotta Warriors + more)
If you've ever dreamed of seeing the terracotta warriors, seeing the most well preserved ancient fortress in the world or simply eating some of the best hand pulled noodles then Xi'an needs to go on your travel bucket list.
We're joined by our parents who flew all the way from NZ for this special family trip. We made our way around some of Xi'an's most prominent landmarks. 3 days of adventure starting with visiting The Terracotta Army.
We have always wanted to see the terracotta army in Xian China. We were fortunate enough to see a few of the terracotta warriors in an exhibition shown at Te Papa (Wellington, NZ) not too long ago but seeing the actual terracotta warriors / terracotta army pit in Xi'an, China itself where they have been and still are being excavated is simply amazing.
Insanely crowded but it's a must visit attraction when in Xian China to visit the terracotta army.
Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum (Terracotta Warriors)
Address: Lintong, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China, 710612
Hours: Monday - Sunday 8:30am–5pm
Xi'an is well known for its delicious Chinese noodles so we hit up a local restaurant for a bowl of mouth watering hand pulled Xi'an noodles. We both love Xian noodles so getting to have them in Xian China itself was so good!
We then visited the Small Wild Goose Pagoda sometimes also known as Little Wild Goose Pagoda which is one of two significant pagodas in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. The other being the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda or Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Both pagodas are important Buddhist sites, dating back to the Tang Dynasty around 1,300 years ago.
Finally we took a walk along Xian's city fortress also known as Xi'an City Wall and Fortifications of Xi'an. It's the most complete city wall that has survived in China and also one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. Definitely another must visit when in Xi'an China. We went closer to the evening and was able to enjoy and capture a beautiful sunset over Xi'an too.
Location: Around the city center of Xi’an
Four Main Gates: East Gate (Changle Gate), West Gate (Anding Gate), South Gate (Yongning Gate), North Gate (Anyuan Gate)
You can get your tickets at any of these gates.
The next day we visited one of the most famous mountains of China which is Mount Hua aka Huashan. The area is huge so there are multiple different routes you can take. We decided to go on a cable car up Huashan mountain for our parents' sake. The cable car line starts from Donggoukou to West Peak with a stop at White Sparrow Temple. The whole ride is about 4,211 meters (2.6 miles) long and takes about 20 minutes.
Later on that evening we return to check out Muslim Street as well as the Great Mosque of Xi'an. The Great Mosque of Xi'an despite it being a mosque is unique because of its ancient Chinese architecture. It's a nice quiet place to visit especially if you're needing a break from the super loud and busy Muslim Street.
Muslim Street in Xi'an is packed with a lot of streetfood, restaurants and souvenir stalls. Definitely another top place to visit when in Xi'an China. After a full day of adventure we find ourselves some more delicious hand pulled noodles because when in Xi'an, you must get as much Xi'an noodles as you can in you ????
Muslim Street
Address: Huajue Alley, Zhong Lou Shang Quan, Lianhu, Xi'an, China
For our final day our family went to Shaanxi History Museum. Shaanxi History Museum was the first modern national museum in China and definitely worth visiting if you enjoy learning about ancient Chinese history.
Address: 91 Xiaozhai E Rd, Xiao Zhai Shang Ye Jie, Yanta, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
Hours: Tuesday - Sunday - 8am–6pm
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Going To Shenyang, China? You MUST Go To Beiling Park!
Shenyang is a big, modern city home to many expats and also many Chinese coming from other cities to work. But among all this modernness, lies an area of significance in Chinese history.
Welcome to Beiling park, a massive park area housing the tomb of one of the founding emperors of the last Chinese Dynasty in history.
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Aerial tour of Xi'an China
Background music: Rebirth of Old City
Xi'an is the capital of Shaanxi province, located in the northwest of the People's Republic of China, in the center of the Guanzhong Plain. One of the oldest cities in China, with more than 3,100 years of history, the city was known as Chang'an before the Ming dynasty. Xi'an is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, having held the position under several of the most important dynasties in Chinese history, including Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui, and Tang. Xi'an is the starting point of the Silk Road and home to the Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
China/Beijing (Coal Hill Park).Amazing...! 2002) Part 4
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Beijing:Population: 19,612,368 (2010)
Beijing, capital of the People's Republic of China, is the nation's political, economic, cultural, educational and international trade and communication center. Located in northern China, close to the port city of Tianjin and partially surrounded by Hebei Province, Beijing also serves as the most important transportation hub and port of entry in China.
Beijing, one of the six ancient cities in China, has been the heart and soul of politics and society throughout its long history and consequently there is an unparalleled wealth of discovery to delight and intrigue travelers as they explore Beijing's ancient past and exciting modern development. Now it has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with about 140 million Chinese tourists and 4.4 million international visitors in a year.
Great Wall in Beijing
Beijing is not only the political center of China, but it is also the most strategic city in the north. Many dynasties in Chinese history actively built walls in this area. Among many historical ruins of the Great Wall in Beijing, the wall built during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) is the most often seen and best preserved, running over 373 miles and containing about 827 city wall platforms, 71 passes and countless towers. The famous Great Wall sections include the Badaling, Huanghuacheng, Mutianyu, Jiankou, Gubeikou, Jinshanling and Simatai great wall.
If you want to experience the culture and enjoy the beauty of the Great Wall, meandering along the bricks of the Badaling Great Wall is your first choice. It is famous for its deep-rooted culture, magnificent sights and complete military facilities - the essence of the Great Wall. You may find many pictures of it in magazines and guide books and printed on stamps. Being the must-see section of the Great Wall, it is sometimes flocked with visitors especially during holidays.
You may want to avoid the peak seasons or visit the Mutianyu Great Wall instead. It is even more beautiful and has fewer tourists. If you are nostalgic for old times, the Simatai and Gubeikou sections should be on your itinerary. These two sections are well maintained in their original states. The strong, primitive walls enhance the beauty of the wilderness.
If you are energetic and daring, adventures on the Huanghuacheng and Jiankou sections await you. The steep peaks and broken bricks will challenge your courage and curiosity. Remember to bring complete a mountaineering outfit, food and water. Water is unavailable on the wild sections.
Different sections of Beijing's Great Wall can satisfy many different interests. Come and explore your favorite one!
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The Silk Road: Connecting the ancient world through trade - Shannon Harris Castelo
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With modern technology, a global exchange of goods and ideas can happen at the click of a button. But what about 2,000 years ago? Shannon Harris Castelo unfolds the history of the 5,000-mile Silk Road, a network of multiple routes that used the common language of commerce to connect the world's major settlements, thread by thread.
Lesson by Shannon Harris Castelo, animation by Steff Lee.
JosieinChina Vlog 7- Chinese National Holiday & visiting Song Cheng
This week, I am proud to introduce my fiance to my vlog! Yay! He finally gave in!
The week-long Chinese National holiday gave us time to relax and do a day-trip to Song Cheng in Hangzhou. I took a multitude of videos during our visit, so you can get a good idea of what China was like during the Song Dynasty. Happy watching! ;)
Chinese guide at Forbidden City
our guide, Ning, talks about the architecture in the Forbidden City in Beijing...
China From Above
China is a vast country with a seemingly endless variety of landscapes. From the modern skylines of Shanghai and Hong Kong to the ancient city walls of Xi'an, the former capital of the 'Middle Kingdom'. Imposing rice terraces contrast with stark desert scenery, massive coal factories rub shoulders with newly built cities.
I have been privileged to visit China a number of times in the last decade or so, usually with a photo- and or video camera in hand, trying to capture glimpses of this ever evolving nation. Earlier this year, I took the opportunity to travel across the country for another 3 months, focusing primarily on aerial photography and filming.
This little adventure took me from the Northern 'rust belt provinces' to the beautiful mountain landscapes of national parks like Zhangjiajie (often named as an inspiration for the popular Avatar movie) and Jiuzhaigou. I also visited some cities to gain an aerial perspective of China's urban development, and came across several major infrastructure projects. The rural backwaters in Guangxi province were a personal favorite to explore, with the surreal Dragon's Backbone rice terraces and karst scenery around Guilin.
I edited some of this material into one single clip, trying to show some of the diversity I came across. The drone I traveled around with was the DJI Phantom 4.
You will find footage from the following places in this clip (in no particular order): Zhangjiajie national park, the Yangtze River (Three Gorges), Dunhuang (sand dunes and solar panels), Guazhou (wind turbines), Hebei province (Great Wall of China), Dazhai (Dragon's Backbone rice terraces), Fujian province (Hakka 'tulou' round houses), Pingyao, Changsha (Mao Zedong memorial), Liaoning province (several industrial sites and 'ghost cities'), Guangzhou (Evergrande football stadium), Hong Kong, Shanghai, Jishou (Aizhai bridge), Hainan island, Chongqing, Guilin, Jiuzhaigou national park, Zhengzhou, Linxia (golden domed mosque), Zhangye national park, Macau, Hukou waterfalls, and Shenzhen.
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