By Saif on February 3, 2011
Liuhe Pagoda This architectural wonder is located at the foot of Yuelun Hill, in Hangzhou. It is also known as “Six Harmonies Pagoda”. Liuhe Pagoda was originally built, during the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD). The octagonal pagoda was built out of brick and wood, and is 196 feet high. The pagoda is most popular [...]
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By Saif on August 17, 2010
1. Suzhou Wuzhong north road China’s current building boom is doing more than sucking up the world’s supply of steel — it’s creating a stage for some of today’s boldest architecture and engineering. Take a tour of the 10 of the most intriguing examples. 10 Photos
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By Saif on August 4, 2010
No 1 in the world Villa Leopolda, France Villa Leopolda is a large villa in the French town of Villefranche-sur-Mer on the French Riviera. It was built in 1902 by King Leopold II of Belgium as a present for his mistress and derives its name from him. The villa appeared in the news in the [...]
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By Saif on August 3, 2010
Qinghai or Tibet railway connects Xining, Qinghai province to Lhasa. The Qinghai railway’s total length is 1956 km. This railway track includes the Tanggula pass, which at 5,072 meters above sea level, is the world’s highest rail track. There are forty-four railway stations and 675 bridges on this track. Take a look at the incredible [...]
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By Saif on July 16, 2010
Yinchuan Mosque, Ningxia Province Recently, located in Yinchuan city of South Gate Mosque refurbished. The monastery was built in the Ming and Qing, is a landmark in Yinchuan City and resort, was expanded in 1953. The new extension of South Gate Mosque area of 3,000 square meters, the south side of the corridor is full [...]
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By Saif on July 16, 2010
Hakka architecture is a building style in southern China unique to the Hakka people. They are typically designed for defensive purposes and consist of one entrance and no windows at ground level. There are three types of Hakka dwellings: Phoenix house, Piang Fong, Round house. The Hakka were originally immigrants from northern China. These houses [...]
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By Saif on July 6, 2010
1. National Museum Beijing The National Museum of China is located on the east side of Tian’an Men Square in Beijing. It is the largest comprehensive history museum in China. Through display of both material and non-material collections and exhibits, it narrates the history created by the ancestors of the Chinese people. This post features [...]
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By Saif on June 13, 2010
Graffiti is name for images, painted or marked in any manner on property. Graffiti may appear in the forms of simple written words to elaborate wall paintings. Graffiti has existed since ancient times, but nowadays, markers, normal paints, spray paint commonly used materials. In most countries, defacing property with graffiti without the property owner’s consent [...]
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By Saif on May 30, 2010
Photo Credit: Ravijolly The Summer Palace, Beijing is also known as the name of Yihe Yuan. It is mainly dominated by Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill. The Summer Palace, located northwest of Beijing center. The palace complex suffered major attacks during the Anglo-French allied invasion of 1860 and during the Boxer Rebellion allied powers of [...]
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By Aqeel on May 12, 2010
The Chinese name of the Forbidden City is Zijin Cheng. From the Ming Dynasty to the end of Qing Dynasty the “Forbidden City” was the Chinese imperial palace. It is situated in the centre of Beijing. It was served as the home of emperors and their households for almost five hundred years. It was also [...]
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