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cities of China
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Beijing
The capital of China for
over 700 years, is China's most prominent city. Known for
its significance throughout history, it now serves as the political, cultural
and communications center of the People's Republic of China. Here are
some of the many historic sites with architectural wonders:
The Great Wall - It is the only man-made structure on Earth visible
to the naked eye from the moon. With approximate 3,946.5 miles long and at
least 2,600 years old, it is the true wonder of the world.
Temple
of Heaven - Built in
1420 and restored in 1890, it is one of the most photographed buildings in the
world. The Hall of Prayer for good harvests is one of several structures.
Ming Tombs - There are 13 Ming Dynasty emperors buried here at
Shisanling Dingling, the tomb of the 13th emperor Wan Li has been completely
excavated and can be visited underground. The famous Sacred Way of Stone Animals still stands
guards.
Summer
Palace - This was the rest and recreation area of the
royal families as far back as 1000 A.D. The ground includes Longevity hall and Kunming Lake and covers some 700 acres. Some of
the most attractions are the Long Corridor with its Painted Gallery, the famous
Marble Boat, the Seventeen
Arched Bridge
and the Bronze Bullock Guard.
Among other famous sites are the Palace
Museum, Tiananmen Square, the Panda
House at the Beijing Zoo, Lamaist
Temple, etc. You 'll also have the opportunity to attend a cultural
performance, such as the Beijing Opera and partake in a sumptuous,
world-renowned Beijing Duck Dinner.
Shanghai - The "Big
Apple" of the Orient, is China's
most bustling port city. A Trend-setting metropolis in both politics and
fashions, it shows the contemporary China in action. On visit to Shanghai, you'll see the Bund (Shanghai's
waterfront) with its views of the Huang Pu river traffic, enjoy walks through
the Jade Buddha Temple
and Yu Garden, visit a carpet and jade carving
factory, the delightful Children's Palace during school period.
Xian - Xian is where Chinese
history originated and flourished. Previously the ancient capital of eleven
dynasties and the starting point for the famed Silk Road in the 7th century,
Xian is now most famous for its tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the terra-cotta,
this tomb was constructed in the 3rd century BC and excavated in 1974, contains
thousands of life-size soldiers and horses. Xian is also closed to the
Neolithic village of the Banjo people of some 6,000 years ago. Among other
famous sites are the Dean Pagoda, Bell
Tower and the Huaqing Hot
Springs.
Guilin
- With stunning landscape, Guilin served as an
inspiration to China's
greatest artists and poets. The most spectacular views are to be on a cruise of
the Li River, which includes such natural wonders as Elephant's Trunk Hill and
Folded Brocade Hill. One of the highlights is a guided tour through the
underground Reed Flute Cave
with its dramatic stalactite and stalagmite formations.
Suzhou
- Renowned for its enchanting classical gardens and the lovely Grand Canal, Suzhou is known as the "Venice of the East. With more than 150
exquisite gardens that combine traditional pavilions, temples and rock
sculptures. Your itinerary may included the observation of the meticulous hand
embroidering, watching the techniques involved in the making of silk or fans.
Hangzhou
- Filled with picturesque islands, temples and pagodas, its West
Lake district is a popular place to stroll and relax. The city is
also noted for China's
finest tea plantations, fragrant sandalwood fans and exquisite silks.
Lhasa - Ancient capital of Tibet, is nestled some 12,000 feet above sea level in the Gyi Qu
Valley amidst rough magnificent mountains and crystalline lakes. Known as the
City of the Sun, you'll have the opportunity to visit the Potala
Palace, the fabled abode of the Dalai
Lama; the Drepung Monastery, one of the world's largest cloisters; the Jokang Temple,
"Third Wonder of Lhasa" a 1300-year-old holy shrine erected over a
mysterious underground lake to shelter a golden Buddha.
Chongqing
Where the Jialing River meets the Yangtze, this is the main port for Sichuan river trade & Yangtze cruises, known as
"the mountain city", sightseeing attractions include South Hot
Spring, Mt. Jinyun and North Hot Spring. Spectacular
view of the city of Chongqing can be viewed from
the Pipa Shan Park
during nighttime
Yangtze (Yangzi) - The
Yangtze is the most historic and greatest river of Asia.
Traveling in style aboard River a deluxe cruise ship, you'll sail through one
of the most spectacular stretch of river Cruise scenery in the world. Among
some of the famous sights were:
Fengdu - "Ghost city" with fantastic
temples of underworld demons and gods. Visitors see temple complex &
typical river town, there is also a park with displays of the imagined lives in
hell
Xiling Gorge - Longest gorge with great rapids and odd rock
formation, stretches from Xiangxi to Nanjin
Pass, including
Sandouping, site of the new 3 Gorges Dam
White King City
- Ancient fortress guarding Sichuan,
overlooks the Qutang
Wushan (Daning River Small Gorges) 301 miles from Chongqing where the
Daning River meets the Yangtze, As on the other tributaries of the region,
spectacular gorges have been created, A motor launch tour reveals great rustic
beauty, local farming and, with luck, a glimpse of wild monkeys
Wu Gorge - Misty precipices and the one of the favorite pinnacle : the Goddess
Peak, this is one of the
most photogenic and poetic passage between Sichuan & Hubei Provinces.
Qutang Gorge - Grand cliffs tower
Shibaozhai - Gem of Chinese architecture., a
fanciful wood red pavilion was built against a protruding 220 meter rectangular
rock with sheer cliffs on the north bank, people can climb up to top of the
pavilion by a spiral staircase
Yichang City (Gezhou Dam) - Known as the "Gateway of
the Three Gorges", Yichang lies at the eastern exit of Xiling Gorge in
west Hubei. The
first ever Gezhou Dam water conservancy project of Yangtze
River was completed near Yichang and the world renowned Three
Gorges Dam Project is under construction here, the Three Gorges Project is the
largest hydroelectric project in the world situated in Sandouping, 38km
upstream from the Gazhou Dam Lock. The whole project are expected to be
completed in the year of 2007
Facts about the Three Gorges Dam
Location - Sandouping Village, between Yichang
County and Xiling Gorge, in Hubei Province
Height - 185 meters (606 feet)
Water Height - After completion the water will rise 175 meters (about
575 feet) above sea level
Materials needed for Construction - 10.82 million tons of cement,
1.92 million tons of rooled steel, 1.6 million cubic meters of timber
Construction period - 15 to 18 years
Wuhan
- Wuhan lies where Han
Shui River
and Yangtze River merge with the scenic Snake
Mount and Tortoise Mount stand prominently and opposite to each other across
the river. Among its noted attractions is the Yellow-Crane Tower
in Wuchang, the tower has been widely celebrated by Chinese poets throughout
the ages
A GUIDE TO APPLICATION FOR A VISA
TO CHINA
*
A. Basic Requirements
a. One
completed application form.
b. One recently taken two-inch half-length, bareheaded,
full-faced photo – must be photo quality with blank/light background and should
be taken within 2 months of application
c. A valid passport of at least 6 months
validity from completion of trip with enough blank pages.
B. The pertinent documents required for applications for visas of
different types are as follow (except the applications on which the mutual
agreement has been reached between China and foreign countries):
Tourism Visa (L)
a. In the light of some specific conditions or when necessary,
a certificate of reception from a Chinese travel service and the airline ticket
to the country (region) after leaving China. There are only one-entry and
two-entry tourism visas to China
in most cases, multiple entries are subject to case by
case review and approval.
b. An approval notice from China Tibet Tourism Bureau for
applying for a visa to travel to Tibet
Visit or Business Visa (F)
For single-entry or double-entry visit or business visa, an
invitation letter，invitation telegram or invitation card from the relevant
state departments of the PRC, local government above the level of township,
relevant companies, business entities or non-profit governmental organizations
is necessary for the application.
For multiple-entry visa, an applicant should apply with a letter of
introduction from his company, together with any of the following documents
(original copy required).
a. Notification of issuance of visa from relevant department
of the Chinese Government, or Government authorized company and organization.
b. License held by the applicant for doing business or
making investment in China or a certificate of approval of enterprise issued by
Chinese Government.
China
visa application form
- All
conditions and requirements are subject to changes without notice* For updated fees, required documents and processing
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