Tag: UNESCO
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Chinese gardens and historic water streets: the highlights of Suzhou
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Described by the Chinese as the “Venice of the East,” Suzhou is considered one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities in all of China. The city is a source of national pride thanks to its wonderful gardens and its ancient waterways, which attract multitudes of visitors from all over…
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Shawan Ancient Town: Lingnan Architecture in Guangzhou
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Lingnan’s Architecture is the traditional Cantonese style, typical of the region around the city of Guangzhou in the Guangdong Province of Southern China. You don’t need to go too far into the countryside to have a glimpse of this beautiful and richly decorated style. The district of Panyu, in the southern part of Guangzhou…
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Hui architecture and villages: vernacular architecture in South Anhui
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Anhui Province, located in the central part of China, is internationally renowned for its Yellow Mountains, one of the most majestic natural wonders in all of Asia. The region called “Huizhou” is home to several ancient architectural jewels, which includes the picturesque villages of Xidi and Hongcun, UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Each year these villages attract…
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Xidi Ancient Village, historic UNESCO site at the foot of Yellow Mountains
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About 40 km from the city of Huangshan in Anhui Province of China, the picturesque village of Xidi (西递镇) has a rich history spanning over 900 years. This ancient village is one of the most famous spots of Huzhou region; his perfect conservation through centuries and his cultural value worth…
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Hongcun Ancient Village: the most scenic village of Anhui
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The ancient village of Hongcun, about 70 km from Huangshan, is considered the most picturesque village in the Huizhou region.With lush green hills and lotus-covered ponds and lakes, Hongcun is a truly beautiful place, enchanting thousands of visitors every year.Along with Xidi, UNESCO declared Hongcun World Heritage Site in 2000, a title that the village absolutely deserves.…
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Kaiping Diaolou, the Guangzhou Towers
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The diaolou are one of the most spectacular and eclectic architectural examples of the fusion between Chinese and Western culture. These bizarre buildings are multi-story, fortified towers and are scattered in the countryside around the city of Kaiping, two hours from the center of Guangzhou in the extreme south of…
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Pingyao Ancient Town, the best preserved old Chinese city
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When you think about traveling in China, you probably have two distinct ways to picture it in your mind. The first image is of a never sleeping megalopolis in the process of rapid development, teeming with skyscrapers, traffic jams, and millions of people. The other image is of ancient rural…