The Flower Fairy of Kunming

The Flower Fairy of Kunming enjoys a protracted history and has been practiced from early times. Closely associated with the history and culture, advantageous geographical position and sensible natural surroundings of Kunming, it provides marvelous growing conditions for all types of flowers. Kunming has a subtropical climate and also the annual average temperature is twenty 20.7 ℃. The annual rainfall is 1982.7 mm. It’s neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter. Kunming has become a famous fashionable town at home and abroad.

As a highly developed town, Kunming didn't abandon its ancient customs. I visited Kunming throughout the spring pageant last year with my friends. We have a tendency to not solely glad our stomachs, however conjointly experienced and appreciated the normal customs of Kunming, memorable and unforgettable. First of all, we have a tendency to visit the famous Flower Fairy, which is the most ancient customs in Kunming throughout the spring pageant. The Flower fairy is additionally named the Flower Town in Kunming. As the locals of Kunming are passionately keen on flowers, flowers grow in virtually each family.

On New Year's Eve, it’s a convention for folks in Kunming to travel to the Flower Fairy. The Flower Fairy begins regarding three or four days before the spring pageant and also the most sensible half is in New Year’s Eve. The government devotes major efforts to decorate the road.

CHENGDU, A LIVABLE CITY IN CHINA

Thanks to Liu, I made it through Chengdu, because she helped me made friends with Yin (a friend of heir’s, studying in Chengdu University), who helped me find where I needed to go, and to eat dinner. So I have to be compelled to expertise living within the International Student Dorms for one night, which was okay. However I am therefore glad I selected the flats instead. I even have 2 very nice roommates and apparently, the apartment complicated was inbuilt the 1990's for a lot of wealthy individuals. The place is absolutely nice, too! Okay, well...actually, my roommates are awesome, however I feel my roommates solely came here to party...and in fact I came here to really study Chinese culture, language...and life, therefore hopefully, there will not be too several variations. Anyway, Chengdu is kind of completely different from Beijing and Haila'er--as expected. It's a lot of within the middle of China, or a bit southwest, and sits on the border of Tibet and "Eastern" China. So, there are several Tibetan influences in Chengdu, like Tibetan monks walking the street! Chengdu's weather is additionally terribly cloudy, wet, cool, misty and, well, pleasant. Even at this point of year, everything remains inexperienced. There are plants and vines hanging everywhere from people's flats, which supplies Chengdu its own distinctive characteristic: the buildings is also worn and tattered, however they're still stunning...at least on behalf of me. I conjointly noticed that Chengdu's lifestyle is kind of dichotomous, in comparison to Beijing's or Haila'er's (or perhaps, northern China in general). Chengdu's individuals are terribly relaxed. I aroused from sleep this morning to the voice of a person singing in his native Sichuan dialect...the calls of pigeons from a pigeon coop on a close-by disheveled apartment complicated...children enjoying within the street...men sharpening shoes on a facet walk...a group of individuals performing Tai Chi to the sound of a flute. It’s totally completely different from Beijing's pushy, fast-speaking individuals and Haila'er's traffic jams. No, here in Chengdu, individuals appear to require their time, to prevent and luxuriate in life. Albeit Chengdu could be a giant town, it does not appear all that crowded. Even in malls, nobody grabs your arm and begs you to shop for their item here, like they are doing in Beijing or Haila'er. And the individuals are friendly. they really smile at you--a sight you'd rarely see in Beijing. The taxi drivers try and create friendly conversations, albeit they do not perceive any English. individuals in grocery stores might stare as a result of i am a foreigner, and that they might have not seen a White person in their life, but...there's one thing concerning their countenance that tell me, they welcome me here.

Meng Jiangnu Shakes the Great Wall

Before Qin Dynasty in ancient China, many northern vassal States of Zhou Dynasty (1100B.C.-256B.C.) built some defensive walls against minorities invaders in their own states, then, as the first Emperor Qin Shi Huang united the whole China and realized these defensive walls are not effective to anti minorities invasion, so he launched a grandiose project of linking the various defensive walls in north of China, what was to become known as the Great Wall, that also was the start of our story.

Wan Xiliang, the husband of Meng Jiangnu, was seized on the night of their wedding, and became one of the 500.000 labourers to build the Great Wall for Qin shi huang Emperor. Before they parted, Meng broke her hairpin of white jade into two parts, and gave half to Wan Xiliang with the words”My heart is as white and pure as this jade，keep this half and you will feel that I am with you, and I will wait for your until you back”.

As the rough environment, tough work and merciless overseers, thousands upon thousands of labourers died of overwork and maltreatment, as well as poor Wan Xiliang. Some ancient books wrote that:”The ditches were filled with corpses; piled-up skeletons supported one another”.

However, Meng Jiangnu didn’t know what happened to her husband, and as the autumn came and the birds began to fly south, she recalled that her husband left with thin clothing, so she made some padded clothes and started her journey to find her wife.

One day, on a mountain road to the Great Wall, she fainted for hungry and exhausted. When she regained consciousness, she found that she was lying on a comfortably heated brick bed and a white-haired old woman was taking care of her, and no hesitate to continue her journey with the old woman accompanied. When Meng jiangnu decided to say thanks and bye to this old woman after three days and nights, but when she turned back to her, she found the old woman disappeared. (The old woman was an immortal who was moved by Meng’s devotion and came to earth to help her)

One day, in the mountains, Meng Jiangnu lost her way and was wandering around; at that time she heard a flock of wild geese that seemed to be beckoning her, so she followed them and finally find the way to Great Wall.

There, what she saw was the numerous workers dressed in rags and reduced to skin and bones. However, after shouted her husband until her voice was hoarse and the wall have shaken, she found no sign of her husband. In great despair she knelt by the wall and wept for three days and three nights, some sections of the Great Wall collapsed and the bones of the Wan Xiliang appeared, after saw this, Meng Jiangnu jumped into the sea with the Wan Xiliang bones.

Today, although we have no chance to see the scene of building the Great Wall by billions people, and experience the feeling of broken heart of Meng jiangnu, we do have chance to witness the splendid man made miracle.

Besides, if you want to experience the Great Wall with quiet environment and less tourists, we do suggest you to take China Travel agency and visit Mutianyu section of Great Wall, however, if you don’t mind the crowds and want to experience renewed splendid steep Great Wall, we do suggest you visit Badaling section Great Wall. More Tips please see the advise of travelling in Beijing.

Top China Towns Letting Foreigners Lost Souls

What magic do these old towns have ? Letting foreigners lost their souls. Lijiang , as if straying into paradise; Yanan ,the place where started the new China …

Lijiang : Utopia in Yunnan

Located in the northwest of Yunnan, Lijiang was misunderstood as a small river a few years ago. Now it is described as outstanding , and the United Nations has identified as the world’s historical and cultural town. In fact , early in the Ming and Qing dynasties , Lijiang is famous around the Central Plains. In Yuquan park , you will see the snow mountain never melting in the water when you look down the river. While looking up the mountain , it is the famous Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Time to time , you will hear the sound of wave coming from the famous Tiger Leaping Gorge.

Walking on the small stone road, you will suddenly feel as if the East Jin Wuling people who has strayed into the utopia. You will only see scattered buildings with folk Naxi customs. Since far from the war and modern industry, it is a relatively well-preserved Ming dynasty temple . The Gold Water Bridge, Three Main Hall , and the splendid paintings in the wall form a giant and huge history.

Pingyao: The natural scenery for costume drama

In the last century, with the prosperous and complete commerce covering tickets number, banks, pawnshops ,medicine shops and other parts of all industries , Pingyao was famed as “ Little Beijing” then. Now ,after centuries of wind and rain washing away, only leaving the cold buildings in the town . Pingyao ancient town is the most complete ancient town existing, then it is selected as the world’s historical and cultural town by the United Nations. The moat is through arched gate and the open outside fieldwork. Under the tower , you will see the white house and brick tiles, and the pavements along the street. In fact , when many costume dramas are shooting here, the scenery is no need.

Yanan : Immortal Holy Land

Though it is a small place only with population of 20 millions, the history choose Yanan after 1935. Here lighting a spark, and soon after lighting to China. The Yanan Pagoda Hill became the place of pilgrimage for young man. Today, Yanan is also the most worthy of a place to go. Even though many people have known the light of Yangjialing, dance party of Wangjiaping, the history left in the Pagoda Hill , Fenghuang Hill and Qingliang Hill. In there , touch each piece of thick and pragmatic loess, passing the former residence and cave of the elderly gentlemen. You will realize what can not get elsewhere after thinking.

Places for Christmas

Dear friends , as Christmas approaching, the thick Christmas atmosphere fulfills around the street. How will you enjoy this Christmas ? Tasting the quiet festival atmosphere alone , or having time with your sweet lover, or getting together with your friends ? If you do not know how and where to spend, I will tell you some places suitable for Christmas.

Changfeng Ocean World in Shanghai

Located in the Changfeng Park with the beautiful scenery, the Changfeng Ocean World is a integrated marine theme park with large marine animals shows and aquarium fish exhibitions.

After twice renovation, the polar white whale show house in the Changfeng ocean world has become the largest one in China and the first in east China which owns whale show in the ocean world. It can accommodate 2000 people . Besides white whale , there are many other animals introduces such as California sea lions and dolphins . Tourists will see their brilliant performances and experience the harmony between human and animals then.

The other component of Chnagfeng ocean world is aquarium which is the first major theme based aquarium. The museum is divided into the jungle adventure, coral reefs plexus , deep-sea wrecks, penguin area and other areas . You can up close to the overlod of the ocean in the shark corridor. At the same time , the aquarium has also successfully launched diving club, membership club , submarine wedding , overnight aquarium and many other services to the public. It has made a good brand awareness and commercial return.

Shijingshan Amusement Park in Beijing

Each year the park will hold many features cultural events such as the foreign temple fair , spring garden party , the global baby celebrate the Children Day, the summer carnival and other activities which loved by the majority of tourists. Especially foreign temple fair , it has become one of the eight temple fairs. The “floating stage” float marching show is another brand activity in Shijingshan amusement park. Together with the excitement and joy of the dance music slowly forward, it becomes a beautiful landscape into the park.

Two subject area of “adventure world” and “ fantasy world” have been built ,covering over 70000 square meters with 200 million yuan . The “adventure world” will make full use of sound , light, electricity and other high-tech means of entertainment to build world-class classical hurricanes , meeting the pursue of mystery and thrills of young people. And the “fantasy world” mainly point out family tour and children tour full of fairy tale fantasy world. The two theme areas are the first self-designed in China.

Lingnan Impression Park

Lingnan Impression Park is the traditional style of Lingnan architecture community. Houses are built by the water, the long Qingyun lane , ancient Tanglong gate, spectacular Haoke wall and fine Manchu windows , all exude splendor and sophistication of water town.

The park brings together a large intangible cultural heritage of Guangdong. There you can enjoy them, such as Guang embroidery , wood carving, ivory carving , stone and brick carving and so on. In addition to visiting , the master of many arts and crafts will teach you how to work. You can find all the requirements of childhood, for example, the tin toys, comic books, roll hoops and more and more. Then you can have enough retro addiction.

Who likes the adventure can have fun here for the dizzy inclined house, the surprising down house, and the traditional Pandora residential house .

Top Snow View Resorts in Beijing

Weather with four distinct seasons in Beijing , it is December now. Love the snow appearance of Beijing , a vast expanse of snow world, children can make snowman in the snow , playing with others. Looking forward the lively scene . then I will recommend good places for your snow view in Beijing .

1. The Forbidden City

Visiting the Forbidden City is the true feelings of imperial style. However, if you are surrounded by bustling tourists under the hot weather , I think you will lose the play mood even if you are interested in history . Old Beijing knows that the best time visiting the Forbidden City is winter, especially in the afternoon after snowing in winter. Then it will has few tourists ,just showing the solemn and distingue imperial palace where lived in 24 emperors. So , if snowing in Beijing , you should think of the Forbidden City first. Go to the Palace Square to feel the heavy taste of China History, experience the vast gas field in the Imperial Palace.

2. The Summer Palace

If you have no time to see the Broken Bridge in Hangzhou when you are working in Beijing , you can enjoy the same beautiful snow scenery as the West Lake in the Summer Palace though it will different scene in North and South China . When the Wanshou Mountain is covered with snow and Kunming Lake is forming a thick block of ice, you seem to see the princess are in front of you laughing. Just snow in Beijing , all the taste of royal history distributes out then.

3. Longqing Gorge

The colorful Yanqing has always been a good place to see the snow and ice lanterns. The snow scene in Longqing Gorge is spectacular. You can enjoy the natural snow scenery along the valley sides during the day, also you will see the bright ice lanterns at night. Go here for your children ,but you should pay attention to safety.

4. Lishan

It is recorded that the first snow in Beijing every year often falls in Linshan, then the fans of snow should pay attention to the weather forecast of Beijing . You will be a lucky one to see the first Beijing snow if you choose the right time to visit Beijing . It will be close in October and next April , you should not to climb the mountain ,only watching the vast expanse snow enough.

5. Taoyuan Immortal Valley

The biggest fun in Taoyuan Immortal Valley is close contacting with the ice and playing with it. It has the most sophisticated ice climbing venue in the city, it is a waterfall condensed as wall in winter. Not only looks spectacular , you can also rent the clothing and equipment for climbing. Compared to other winter sports , ice climbing is easy to get it and adventurous and exciting.

6. The Little Wutai The Game of Brave

This is a best place for the outdoor sports in Beijing , of course it owns the most wild snow in winter. But it will be dangerous , then you should pay attention . If you are the experienced outdoor sports men , you can have a try with your partners.

7. Hutong Experience the Warmth of Snow

Snow Hutong shows the unique atmosphere of old Beijing , you can hear the yo-heave-ho of the old knife man, or meet a young man pushing a cart with the bright red candied fruit through. The after sea area is the well-preserved area of Beijing hutongs, and the typical is Nanluoguxiang. It is also called “centipede street” for its shape as a centipede. The famous building is the black seasame alley 13 homes, which is a typical Siheyuan with five courtyards.

Northland Scenery in Changbai Mountain

Jilin Province in winter, the snow must be the most beautiful scenery . Under blue sky and brilliant sunshine, what people yearn and infatuate are the white and downs, the magnificent and vast mountain , the feeling of climbing and the voice of trampling …

Changbai Mountain

Changbai Mountain in winter is the ink picture of the north land. Mountains, waters, forests and grassland are all covered with snow displaying fresh and elegant. It is a magical world by people’s attention, known as “ The millennium snow and eternity pine tree, directing at the first peak on the earth”. Snow-clad mountains, steep peaks, warm hot springs and changing weather make Changbai Mountain more mysterious , attracting numerous tourists and explorers.

Looking ahead, boundless forests covered snow, with north wind , white snow wave one after another. Under full snow canopy, green pine needles are coming from time to time , exceptionally vivid. Inadvertently , you will find here is your dream of spiritual promised land. The perfect snow will wash tired in your whole body.

Stepping on the snow to the summit of Tianwen Peak in Changbai Mountain, more amazing is the white Heaven Lake surrounded by astronomical peaks . Occasionally, the little piece of snow shows the brilliant atmosphere of Changbai Mountain , it is frenzy. At the bottom of Changbai Mountain, the beautiful beauty pine trees are like the pretty girls , stretch their arms , waving welcome visitors from afar.