CHINA

CHINA

CHINA

Before one can understand China, we

must view its cultural and historical locations.

THE GREAT WALL There is a famous Chinese saying, "He Who

Has Not Climbed the Great Wall Is Not a Real Man". The Great Wall winds its way across China covering over 4,000 miles (6,700km). While the latest construction occurred after 1368 during the Ming Dynasty, construction of the Great Wall began over 2,000 years ago. In fact, the Great Wall is actually made up of a number of interconnecting walls spanning China that different dynasties and warlords constructed over the years.

THE FORBIDDEN CITY

The Forbidden City, or Palace Museum, sits at the center of Beijing, directly north of Tiananmen Square where the famous portrait of Mao Zedong hangs on the palatial crimson wall. It was the imperial seat for Ming and Qing dynasty emperors from 1420 until 1912 when the last emperor, Pu Yi, abdicated. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

TERRACOTTA WARRIORS The 8th Wonder of the World,

Discovered in 1974 when a local farmer was digging a well, the terracotta army, buried in 210 BC with the first emperor of the Qin dynasty, is a breathtaking site. The thousands of life-size figures have individually unique faces and hair and armor styles appropriate to their rank. The museum of the Terracotta Army is located in Xi'An, Shanxi province.

THE BUND, SHANGHAI

The Bund, meaning embankment, was historically the seat of Shanghai's most powerful businessmen in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The Bund is a fabulous place to see examples of Shanghai's rich architectural history, illustrated by the HSBC Building, built in 1923 and at the time said to be "the most luxurious building between the Suez Canal and the Bering Strait." (Quote source: Wikipedia)

LI RIVER GUILIN & YANGSHUO

"The scenery of Guilin is the best in the world, and Yangshuo's scenery is the best in Guilin." This line of description has spread for thousands of years in China. The main reason why the scenery in Guilin and Yangshuo are so beautiful is that there is a Li River running through them. The scenery on both sides of the Li River is beyond description.

THE YANGTZE RIVER AND THE THREE GORGES DAM Best seen by tour boat down the Yangtze River, the Three Gorges Dam is a modern construction marvel. The dam is the world's largest as well as the world's biggest hydroelectric power station. The river itself is the world's third longest and the Three Gorges are the natural highlight of the boat cruise.

JIUZHAIGOU

Jiuzhaigou Valley is a nature reserve located in China's Sichuan province. A beautiful example of China's varied landscape, Jiuzhaigou is famous for crystal blue lakes and multi-level waterfalls. It is populated by a number of Tibetan villages so is also a superb place to see and experience Tibetan local culture.

POTALA PALACE, LHASA Now a Chinese museum, the Potala Palace was traditionally the seat of the Dalai Lama, Tibetan Buddhists' spiritual leader. Famous for its imposing white walls surrounding the inner red palace, the building sits at 3,700 meters or over 12,000 feet. The Potala Palace is located in Lhasa, the capital of the Tibetan Autonomous Region.

YELLOW MOUNTAIN

Standing straight among the mountains in south of Anhui Province, the Yellow Mountain is well-known all over the world for its four scenic spots - pine forest, strange stone, cloud sea and hot spring. It is one of famous mountains in China.

MODERNITY IN HONG KONG

See modern China - and Asia - at the cutting edge with a visit to Hong Kong. Walking down the Kowloon side promenade gives the traveler a view of some of the most beautiful modern architecture in China, dominated by the Bank of China Tower designed by I.M. Pei.

SOURCES In Chinese culture, honor to one self is as important as life

itself. In following Chinese tradition, I am providing all sources where pictures and text was located for this PowerPoint. The PowerPoint was created for a stimulating view to learn about China and its locations.

Original Compilation of list and text. - http://www.appletravel.cn/holidays/travel_info.php?id=13

Pictures Chinese Flag -

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Li River - http://whitey.net/CN20070519LiRiverGuilinToYangshuoCruise.jpg

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Potala Palace - http://www.cedcc.psu.edu/khanjan/cChina1/P1050437.JPG

Yellow Mountain - http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DNIwJkzqX5o/R1MUppGGSDI/AAAAAAAAABE/8nhXmSc_5Uc/s1600-R/IMG_1423.jpg

Kowloon side - http://yeahthatskosher.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/hong-kong-vistoria-harbour.jpg

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