June 02, 2007

Dalai Lama

Dalai_lama_meditating In order to really know a place you must at least know some basics of it's believings.  The Dalai Lama is the most important person of the tibetians so here is the story.

His Holiness the 14th the Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, is the head of state and spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. He was born Lhamo Dhondrub on 6 July 1935, in a small village called Taktser in northeastern Tibet. Born to a peasant family, His Holiness was recognized at the age of two, in accordance with Tibetan tradition, as the reincarnation of his predecessor the 13th Dalai Lama, and thus an incarnation Avalokitesvara, the Buddha of Compassion.

The Dalai Lamas are the manifestations of the Bodhisattva (Buddha) of Compassion, who chose to reincarnate to serve the people. Lhamo Dhondrub was, as Dalai Lama, renamed Jetsun Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso - Holy Lord, Gentle Glory, Compassionate, Defender of the Faith, Ocean of Wisdom. Tibetans normally refer to His Holiness as Yeshe Norbu, the Wishfulfilling Gem or simply Kundun - The Presence.

The enthronement ceremony took place on February 22, 1940 in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet.

May 31, 2007

Shangai tea night

Sh_teanight_1 If you have a few (actually more than a few...) bucks to spend while you are in China I recommend that you visit any well known house of tea, yes, it is going to be the more expensive cup of tea ever! but, if you find the right place it would be worth it.

You are going to enjoy in these houses of tea an exquisite mix of architecture, service, scene, flavor, aroma.

Some of them are pretty touristy, but if you dig in, you can find the real ones, live the real deal.

Don´t be affraid to try new things, if you are in China you already wanted to have new experiences, open up and try everything you are not going to find anywhere else.

Be carefull of what they want to charge you, some of them charge hidden things, ask first, then have a sit. It is better to ask than don´t be able to pay the bill ;).

Good luck and don´t break anything lol.

May 29, 2007

Mount Qipanshan Scenic Spot

6_5Situated just 20 minutes from downtown Shenyang, it is a virtual oasis of serenity. Xiuhu Lake, the area's main attraction, provides swimming, fishing, and boating during the summer, and ice skating during the winter. Huishan, Davangshan, and Shirenshan Mountains surround the lake and are great spots for hikers, campers and skiers. Boat rental shops, restaurants and lodges are available for the tourists.

May 26, 2007

Daheishan Forest Park

12_2 Daheishan(Big Black Mountain), known as the first mountain in southern Liaoning province, is also called the Big Monk Mountain. It has been praised as “the wonder on the southeast corner of Liaoning” in China and is a huge tourist draw for hiking and camping. Besides its lush forest of more than 500 different plant species, this national park is also known for its ancient architecture. Xiangshui Temple, Zhaoyang Temple, Tang Wang Palace and the Sha City are all within its rugged, coastline boundaries.

May 24, 2007

Yangxin Crocodile Garden

11_2 Located at the southwest corner of Xing Hai Square, this park has more than 400 crocodiles from three continents and includes breeds such as the famed Nile crocodile and the Yangtze Crocodile from Anhui province. The park resembles a tropical rain forest and covers more than 10,000 square meters. You can enjoy live crocodile performances, as well as Thai musical acts. If you are feeling a bit daring, you can taste crocodile meat, or purchase crocodile skin products.

May 22, 2007

Xianrendong National Natural Reserve

10_2 Located near the Qian Shan Mountains, this massive reserve sits almost 600 meters above sea level and encompasses three sections: Dragon Hill, Small River Valley and Yingna River Valley. Despite its height, it enjoys a temperate climate, allowing plant and animal life to flourish. The reserve harbors 810 plant species and 196 different forms of wildlife, many of which are endangered. It also features Xianren Cave and its famous karsts rock formations dating back to the Pre-Sinian Period.

May 19, 2007

Xiangshui Temple

8_2 The name "Xiangshui" refers to the temple's famous echoing water. Erected in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), this Taoist temple features a 40-meter-long natural cave, from which a limpid spring flows. The water rushes down to the mouth of a green toad from a stone wall, emitting gurgling noises which reverberates in the valley. Chao Yang Temple and Guan Yin Pavilion are not far from Xiangshui Temple. Religious rites are often performed at these sites, which are worth sightseeing.

May 17, 2007

Tropical Rainforest Hall

7_3 Covering an area of 10,000 square meters, Tropical Rainforest Hall is in a greenhouse resembling a flying saucer. On display are more than 10,000 varieties of plants, such as Strelitzianeae, Pipal, Coconut Palm and some valuable tropical trees. Standing on the 24-meter observation platform, visitors can view beautiful tropical scenery, consisting of woods, a waterfall, small bridges, rockeries and pavilions. Besides rainforest, visitors are treated to desert scenery featuring a variety of cacti from ones that are as small as your fist to ones that are human-sized.

May 15, 2007

An Bo Hot Springs

6 Anbo Hot Springs Tourism and Vacation Zone is located in the Pulan Dian area, 150 kilometers north of Dalian. Many hotels, guesthouses and sanatoriums have been set up to utilize the natural thermal water for bathing and recuperation. Each year, foreign and domestic tourists flock to this attraction. The highest temperature of the spring water reaches 73 degrees Celsius. Considered to be of high quality, the hot water is rich in sodium, carbonate, sulphur, silicate, oxygen, nitrogen, fluorine, radon and other microelements.

May 12, 2007

Olympic Square

5_3 Lush grass, flowers, fountains and melodious music. These are what visitors will experience at Olympic Square, whose foundation was laid by Mr. Samaranch, president of the International Olympic Committee, in September 1998. The Olympic Rings, symbolizing the Olympic spirit, stand in the north part of the public square. A large screen shows live football matches during football season, attracting numerous local fans. Underground is a two-level shopping arcade, replete with a Volmar chain supermarket, beauty salon, retail clothing shops and snack stands.

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