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Xiangzimen International Youth Hostel
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This place is amazing. It is located within the old city walls in the
hutongs and is really a marvelous restoration of the residence of the
brother of the Song Dynasty emperor Zhao Kuang Yin (maybe). It offers
both dormitory and double roomsI sat in the lobby using my computer one
morning and could not believe the extra services that a very competent
team of young women were performing for the hostel guests. They were
checking flights, booking train tickets, picking
up people at the train station (free service) and even calling
other hotels to arrange airport pickups, etc. The hostel has four
computer stations plus wifi on the first floorIt has a canteen offering
American food (not so good) and Chinese food (much better). Across the
street we found delicious Chinese breakfast wrap for only two yuan. Our
room on the third floor was comfortable with AC and private bathroom.
The hostel was a hub for all kinds of tours to the terra cotta warriors
and to see the pandas and even an all Chinese language tour to see the
several tombs and the famous Famen Temple located about 130 kilometers
outside of Xi'an. We had a wonderful time in Xi'an and much of the
credit goes to the support we had from the hostel front desk and
business center. We recommend this hostel without reservation.
Use Hotelworld or YHAChina for PAYPAL
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We also appreciated the free train station pickup. We went to the
Warriors by public bus anad that was easy to do from here. The staff
were helpful enough and arranged for me to have acupuncture in the room.
Very convenient, as I had pulled my back and was getting a urinary
infection, and that did the trick, although the girl who came did not
speak English much.
We ate a fabulous dumpling meal nearby that the staff directed us to. No
English spoken there, but point-order worked.
DEPOSIT - we were requried to pay a security deposit, but we forgot to
collect it upon check-out. They emailed me after we'd left and finally
we arranged the returned money be sent via paypal.
It was a bit nutty to deal with, but honest of them to remember they
still had the deposit, and I appreciated their efforts to get the 200CNY
back to me. |
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Museum of Qin
Terracotta Warriors and Horses
秦兵马俑
The Terra Cotta Warriors and
Horses are the most significant archeological
excavations of the 20th century. Work is ongoing at
this site, which is around 1.5 kilometers east of
Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum in Lintong,
Xian, Shaanxi Province. It is a sight not to be
missed by any visitor to China.
Upon ascending the throne at the
age of 13 (in 246 BC),
Qin Shi Huang, later the first Emperor of all
China, had begun to work for his mausoleum. It took
11 years to finish. It is speculated that many
buried treasures and sacrificial objects had
accompanied the emperor in his after life. A group
of peasants uncovered some pottery while digging for
a well nearby the royal tomb in 1974. It caught the
attention of archeologists immediately. They came to
Xian in droves to study and to extend the digs. They
had established beyond doubt that these artifacts
were associated with the Qin Dynasty (211-206 BC).
The State Council authorized to
build a museum on site in 1975.
When completed, people from far
and near came to visit. Xian and
the Museum of Qin Terra Cotta
Warriors and Horses have become
landmarks on all travelers'
itinerary.
Life size terracotta figures
of warriors and horses arranged
in battle formations are the
star features at the museum.
They are replicas of what the
imperial guard should look like
in those days of pomp and vigor.
The museum covers an area of
16,300 square meters, divided
into three sections: No. 1 Pit,
No. 2 Pit, and No. 3 Pit
respectively. They were tagged
in the order of their
discoveries. No. 1 Pit is the
largest, first opened to the
public on China's National Day,
1979. There are columns of
soldiers at the front, followed
by war chariots at the back.
No. 2 Pit,
found in 1976, is 20 meters
northeast of No. 1 Pit. It
contained over a thousand
warriors and 90 chariots of
wood. It was unveiled to the
public in 1994.Archeologists
came upon No. 3 Pit also in
1976, 25 meters northwest of No.
1 Pit. It looked like to be the
command center of the armed
forces. It went on display in
1989, with 68 warriors, a war
chariot and four horses.
Altogether
over 7,000
pottery
soldiers,
horses,
chariots,
and even
weapons have
been
unearthed
from these
pits. Most
of them have
been
restored to
their former
grandeur.
The Terra
Cotta
Warriors and
Horses is a
sensational
archeological
find of all
times. It
has put Xian
on the map
for
tourists. It
was listed
by UNESCO in
1987 as one
of the world
cultural
heritages.
 Logos
of the
Emperor Qin
Shi Huang's
Terracotta
Army Museum
and
Mausoleum
Site Museum
On October
10 2009, the
35th
anniversary
of the
discovery of
Qin
Terracotta
Warriors and
Horses, the
logo of the
Emperor Qin
Shi Huang's
Terracotta
Army Museum
was
announced to
the public.
The logo
geometrically
abstracts
the
terracotta
warriors and
horses, in
which every
warrior is
generalized
into a round
dot, and the
collective
dots
resemble the
combat
formation.
Above the
dots, a long
curve stands
for the vast
vault and
rolling
Lishan
Mountain.
The overall
design is
exactly like
the sealing
earth of the
Mausoleum
and also
implies that
the Emperor
Qin Shi
Huang's
Terracotta
Army Museum
is a part of
the Emperor
Qin Shi
Huang's
Mausoleum
Site Museum.
In the
meantime,
the logo of
the Emperor
Qin Shi
Huang's
Mausoleum
Site Museum
was
published.
The design
perfectly
blends the
appearance
of the
sealing
earth of the
Mausoleum
with Chinese
character
"Qin"
written in
mini-seal
script. The
middle
pattern is
drawn from
the
decoration
of the eaves
tile in Qin
Dynasty, and
also
highlights
the strength
of Qin
military.
The logo is
a sign of
the military
culture in
Qin Dynasty.
| Entrance Fee: |
CNY 90 (March 1-Nov.30); CNY 65 (Dec.1-Feb.28/29) |
| Ticket Selling Hours: |
08:30-17:30 (March 16-Nov.14); 08:30-17:00 (Nov.15-March 15) |
| Transportation: |
From
Xian Xianyang International Airport:
Visitors can take Airport Shuttle Line 2 to Xian Railway
Station. The bus departs every hour from 10:15 to 19:15 at 1F of
T2 and the ticket costs CNY 25. From Xian Railway Station, take
tourism bus no.5 (306), bus no.914, 915 and get off at the final
station.
Visitors can also hire a taxi to the Museum of Qin Terracotta
Warriors and Horses from Xian Xianyang International Airport.
Remember to take the legitimate green colored taxies and the fee
is about CNY 200. Please make it clear to the taxi driver that
you only go to the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses
and refuse to go to other scenic sites including souvenir shops.
From
Xian Railway Station:
Take tourism bus no.5 (306), bus no.914, 915 and get off at the
final station. The whole journey takes about one hour.
From Lintong District:
Take bus no.914, 915 or Speical Line 101 and get off at
Terracotta Warrior Museum. The whole journey takes about 15
minutes. |
| Consulting Hotlines: |
029-81399001 |
Recommended
Time for a Visit: |
Three hours |
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http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/xian/transportation/bus-subway-metro-search.htm
| Bell Tower
钟楼 |
4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 16,26, 29, 35,
36, 37, 43, 45, 46, 118, 201, 203, 205, 206,
208, 214, 215, 216, 218, 221, 222, 229,
235, 252, 300, 302, 600, 603, 604, 605, 612,
K630, You 7, You 8 |
| Big Wild Goose Pagoda
大雁塔 |
5, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 30, 34, 41,
44, 224, 237, 242, 307, 400, 401, 408, 500,
501, 521, 526, 527, 601, 606, 609, 701, 715,
920, You 7, You 8 |
| Small Wild Goose Pagoda
小雁塔 |
18, 21, 29, 32, 40, 46, 203, 204, 218,
224, 407, 410 |
| Tang Paradise |
21, 22, 23, 24, 44, 212, 224, 237, 609,
720, You 9 |
| Xian Railway Station |
5, 9, 13, 14, 17, 25, 30, 40, 41, 42,
103, 105, 201, 231, 240, 243, 251, 351, 500,
511, 602, 603, 607, 611, You 7, You 8 |
Tourism Bus Line:
Xian Railway Station - XRS
| Tourism Bus No.
1 - You 1 |
XRS - Xiyue Temple-Mt. Huashan |
| Tourism Bus No. 2 - You 2 |
XRS - Famen Temple-Taibai Mountain |
| Tourism Bus No. 3- You 3 |
XRS - Qianling Mausoleum |
| Tourism Bus No. 4 - You 4 |
Tang Paradise - Han Yang Ling Museum |
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Tourism Bus No. 5 (306) - You 5 |
XRS-Terra Cotta Warriors |
| Tourism Bus No. 6 - You 6 |
XRS-Provincial History Museum -
Daxingshan Temple - Big Wild Goose Pagoda -
Xian Museum of Stele Forest - Green Dragon
Temple |
| Tourism Bus No. 7 - You 7 |
XRS-Bell Tower-Xi Xin Zhuang)\ |
| Tourism Bus No. 8 (610) -
You 8 |
XRS - Bell Tower - Drum Tower - Small
Wild Goose Pagoda - Daxingshan Temple -
Provincial History Museum - Big Wild Pagoda
- Tang Paradise - Xian Qujiang Ocean World)\ |
| Tourism Bus No. 9 (320) -
You 9 |
Jinhua North Road/Changle Park-BIg Wild
Goose Pagoda-Qinling Wildlife Park |
| Tourism Bus No. 10 - You 10 |
XRS-Han Yang Ling Museum |
| 914 & 915 |
XRS East Square-Terra Cotta Warriors |
|
Huanshan Tourism Bus No. 1 |
Big Wild Goose Pagoda-Qingling Wildlife
Park-Taiping Forest Park-Lou Guan Tai |
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Huanshan Tourism Bus No. 2 |
Big Wild Goose Pagoda-Cuihua
Mountain-East Tangyu |
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Xian City Wall
When Zhu Yuanzhang, the first
Emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), captured
Huizhou, a hermit named Zhu Sheng admonished him
that he should 'built high walls, store abundant
food supplies and take time to be an Emperor,' so
that he could fortify the city and unify the other
states. After the establishment of the Ming dynasty,
Zhu Yuanzhang followed his advice and began to
enlarge the wall built initially during the old Tang
dynasty (618 -907), creating the modern Xian City
Wall. It's the most complete city wall that has
survived in China, as well being one of the largest
ancient military defensive systems in the world.
After the extension, the wall now
stands 12 meters (40 feet) tall, 12-14 meters (40-46
feet) wide at the top and 15-18 meters (50-60 feet)
thick at the bottom. It covers 13.7 kilometers (8.5
miles) in length with a deep moat surrounding it.
Every 120 meters, there is a rampart which extends
out from the main wall. All together, there are 98
ramparts on the wall, which were built to defend
against the enemy climbing up the wall. Each rampart
has a sentry building, in which the soldiers could
protect the entire wall without exposing themselves
to the enemy. Besides, the distance between every
two ramparts is just within the range of an arrow
shot from either side, so that they could shoot the
enemy, who wanted to attack the city, from the side.
On the outer side of the city wall, there are 5948
crenellations, namely battlements. The soldiers can
outlook and shoot at the enemy. On the inner side,
parapets were built to protect the soldiers from
falling off.
Since the ancient weapons did not
have the power to break through a wall and the only
way for an enemy to enter the city was by attacking
the gate of the city wall. This is why complicated
gate structures were built within the wall. In Xian,
the city wall includes four gates and they are
respectively named as Changle (meaning eternal joy)
in the east, Anding (harmony peace) in the west,
Yongning (eternal peace) in the south and Anyuan
(forever harmony) in the north. The south gate,
Yongning, is the most beautifully decorated one. It
is very near to the Bell Tower, center of the city.
Important greeting ceremonies organized by the
Provincial Government are usually held in the south
gate square.
Each city gate has three gate towers: Zhenglou, Jianlou and Zhalou.
The most outside is Zhalou, which stands away from the City Wall and is
opposite to Zhenglou. It was used to raise and lower the suspension
bridge. Jianlou with small windows in the front and flanks was used as a
defensive outpost. Zhenglou, in the inner, is the main entrance to the
city. The wall connects Jianlou and Zhenglou Towers. The area between
them within the wall was called 'Wong Cheng', in which the soldiers
stationed. From Wong Cheng, there are sloped horse passages leading to
the top of the city wall.
Initially, the wall was built with layers of dirt,
with the base layer including also lime and
glutinous rice extract. Throughout the time Xian
City Wall has been restored three times. In 1568,
Zhang Zhi (the government officer of that period)
was in charge to rebuild the wall with bricks. In
1781, another officer, Bi Yuan, refitted the city
wall and the gate towers. More recently (since 1983)
the Shaanxi Provincial Government restored the city
wall again. A circular park has been built along the
high wall and the deep moat. The thriving trees and
flowers decorate the classical Chinese architecture
of the wall, adding additional beauty to the city of
Xian.
Travel tips
1. Ascending the City Wall:
Encircling the rectangled city center of
Xian, the City Wall has 18 city gates, which are all
open for tourists to ascend the wall. Visitors can
ascend the City Wall from the nearest city gate
acording to your location. No matter which gate you
choose, you can tour the whole circle of the wall if
you like.
The South Gate (Yongning Gate) is the most
time-honored and magnificent one among all the city
gates, so it is popular for tourist to ascend the
city wall fro here. If you stay near the Bell Tower,
it is recommended that you take a 10 minutes' walk
along the South Street to get to the South Gate. If
you are at the Xian Ralway Station, you can choose
the nearest Shangde Gate to ascend the wall.
The following lists all gates open to tourists to
ascend the City Wall:
Eastern side: East Gate, Zhongshan Gate,
Northeastern Corner of the City Wall
Western side: Yuxiang Gate, West Gate (two
entrances), Southwestern Corner of the Northern
Bridle Way
Southern side: Small South Gate, South Gate,
Wenchang Gate (two entrances), Heping Gate, Jianguo
Gate
Northern side: Small North Gate, North Gate (two
entrances), Shangde Gate
 Transportation
to the Major Four Gates:
Xian
Bus Search
If your location is out of walking distance, we
recommend you refer to the following public buses to
get to either of the four major gates of the City
Wall.
Transportation to the South Gate: Take bus no.11,
12, 23, 46, 215, 239, 302, 600, 603, 608, 713, 910,
K600, K618, or Wulong Special Line…and arrive at
South Gate Station.
Transportation to the East Gate:
Take bus no.8, 22, 27, 29, 33, 37, 43, 45, 102, 203,
218, 232, 235, 252, 300, 527, 602, 604, 714, or
903…and arrive at East Gate Station.
Transportation to the North Gate:
Take bus no.6, 26, 28, 33, 37, 39, 104, 107, 117,
205, 206, 208, 214, 216, 229, 236, 238, 310, 336,
506 or 511…and arrive at North Gate Station.
Transportation to the West Gate:
Take bus no.4, 10, 15, 23, 31, 201, 205, 206, 215,
221, 222, 223, 300, 302, 407, 504, 611, 701 or
K630…and arrive at West Gate Station.
2. Cycling on the City Wall:
Try biking on the City Wall, you will have an
enjoyable and interesting experience. The bicycle
deposit is CNY 200. The single bicycle costs CNY
20/100 minutes. The tandem bicycle costs CNY 40/100
minutes. The sightseeing bus costs CNY 65 for a tour
around the city wall. Visitors can also tour the
wall by sections which are charged differently by
the distance.
| Admission Fee: |
CNY 40 |
| Opening Hours: |
08:00 to 21:30 (Spring and Summer);
08:00 to 19:00 (Fall and Winter) |
| Recommended Time for a Visit: |
Three hours |
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| Mt. Huashan
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shaanxi/xian/mt_huashan.htm
LPpg429 Mount Huashan (华山)
Situated in Huayin
Hoa Âm City, 120 kilometers (about
75 miles) east from Xi'an City of Shaanxi
Thiểm Tây Province, Mt. Huashan is
known as 'The Number One Precipitous Mountain
under Heaven'. It is one of the five sacred
mountains in China. The other four mountains are
Mt. Taishan in Shandong,
Mt. Hengshan in Hunan,
Mt. Hengshan in Shanxi
Sơn Tây, and
Mt. Songshan in Henan.Hà
Nam
In ancient times, Mt. Huashan was called Mt.
Taihuashan. From a distance the five peaks seem
to form the shape of a 'flower' (hua in
Chinese), hence the name 'Huashan'. It is famous
for its natural vistas of steep and narrow
paths, precipitous crags, and a high mountain
range. It is home to several influential Taoist
temples where emperors of past dynasties made
pilgrimages, making Mt. Huashan the holy land of
Taoism.
Yuquan Yuan (Jade
Spring Temple)
Usually tourists climb up the mountain
assisted by the iron chains along the way and
start their tour from Yuquan Yuan (Jade Spring
Temple), one of the main Taoist temples in China
located at the foot of Mt. Huashan. It has the
architectural style of the classical gardens in
south China. There is a pond in the center and
several pavilions around it. Walking through the
Wuyou Pavilion, the Long Corridor of Seventy-two
Windows comes into view, and afterwards Qingke
Ping where a big rock called 'Huixin Rock' can
be seen. It is said that 'Huixin Rock' is a
reminder for those who wish to stop their tour
at this point. Beside the rock are the
precipitous 370 rock steps called 'Qianchi
Zhuang' considered to be the primary
breath-taking path of Mt. Huashan. When
climbing, only a gleam of sky above can be seen,
making climbers feel as if they were at the
bottom of a well.
North Peak (Cloud
Terrace Peak)
Across the 'Qianchi Zhuang' are two similar
precipitous paths-respectively called 'Baichi
Xia' and 'Laojun Li' above which climbers reach
Mt. Huashan's North Peak. There are precipitous
cliffs on all sides of North Peak, making it
look like a flat terrace in the clouds, hence
the name Cloud Terrace Peak. It is 1,614 meters
(about 5,295 feet) high. Three sides are cliffs
and one side is to the 'Ca'er (the ear rubbing
the cliff) Cliff' which is the fourth
precipitous path where tourists can climb up
only by pressing an ear close to the cliff. In
the waist of North Peak trees are luxuriantly
green, creating a good rest spot.
Jinsuo Guan (Gold
Lock Pass)
When climbing over the 'Blue Dragon Range',
regarded as the must-pass way to the other four
peaks from North Peak, travelers arrive at Gold
Lock Pass. Mt. Huashan visitors know that it is
customary to buy a golden lock, and then lock it
in the iron chains on both sides of the Gold
Lock Pass for families and friends to pray for
their safety and health. It is a marvelous
spectacle to see thousands of golden locks in
the iron chains. Within the mountain gate of
Gold Lock Pass, a huge golden lock of about 4
meters (about 4.37 yards) long and 1 .5 meters
(about 1.64 yards) high stands in a big rock. It
is made of pure copper and forged by 9,999 locks
left by visitors. It is a popular photo site.
This huge lock can only be opened by throwing
coins - one coin represent the status of an
ordinary person; three coins, a blessed person
and nine coins a most blessed one. Gold Lock
Pass is the throat to Middle Peak, East Peak,
South Peak and West Peak.
Middle Peak (Jade
Maiden Peak)
Middle Peak clings to East peak and is in the
center of East, South and West Peaks. There is a
Taoist temple in the peak named 'Jade Maiden
Temple'. Legend has it that the daughter of Qin
Mugong (569 B.C.-621 B.C.) loved a man who was
good at playing Chinese tung-hsiao (vertical
flute) and she gave up the royal life to become
a hermit who cultivated her spirituality here,
hence the name Jade Maiden Peak. Today Jade
Maiden Temple and Jade Maiden Basin for
Shampooing can be found on the peak.
Other scenic spots in Middle Peak include
Rootless Tree and Sacrificing Tree which have
beautiful stories and add to the supernatural
atmosphere of Middle Peak.
East Peak (Facing
Sun Peak)
Tour guides may promote climbing the mountain
at night to see the sunrise. Climbing to the top
of East Peak requires 4 to 6 hours. East Peak
has an altitude of 2,090 meters (about 6,857
feet) forming a platform for visitors to view
the sunrise. An astronomical telescope is
provided here. The reference time for sunrise
and sunset is 5:00a.m.-6:00a.m. in spring,
4:30a.m.-5:20a.m. in summer, 5:00a.m.-5:20a.m.
in autumn, 5:30a.m.-6:00a.m. in winter.
One well-known scenic spot called the
'Immortal's Palm Peak of Mt. Huashan which is
ranked as one of the 'Eight Scenic Wonders of
the Guanzhong Area (the plain area in the middle
of Shaanxi Province)' is located on East Peak.
It refers to the natural rock veins of the cliff
which look like a giant palm-print. Legend has
it that on March 3rd of the Lunar Calendar a
torrential flood erupted, destroying the
villages within the Mt. Huashan area. This
disaster was caused by the Queen Mother of the
West, who held her 'Flat Peach Carnival'
celebration that year. She carelessly spilled a
little jade wine down from paradise, causing a
serious flood below. This news was quickly
reported by Deity Shaohao to the Jade Emperor in
Celestial Paradise. He gave a prompt order to
Deity Juling to go down to tame the flood. When
Deity Juling, full of vigor and vitality,
descended from the clouds, he arrived at the
precipitous cliff of East Peak. At the moment
that he laid his left hand on one side and his
right leg on the other, he ripped the mountain
into two halves and immediately a flood rushed
out. This tale adds luster to East Peak.
| Fees: |
Entrance Charge
(including main peaks scenic area, Jade
Spring Temple and Xiyue Temple):
CNY 120 (Mar.1 - Nov. 30); CNY 60 (Dec. 1 -
Next Feb. 28 (29) );
Xianyu Scenic Area: CNY 45 (Mar.1-Nov.30);
CNY 30 (Dec.1 - Next Feb.28(29))
Cable Car:
From Mar.1 to Nov.30: CNY 150 (round trip);
CNY 80 (one way)
From Dec.1 to Next Feb. 28 (29): CNY 80
(round trip); CNY 45 (one way)
Opening Hours: 07:00-19:00 (Apr.1 - Oct.
31); 09:00 - 16:00 (Nov.1 - Mar.31). |
| Transportation: |
From Xian to Huashan Mountain:
1. Take Tourism Bus Line 1 at Xian Railway
Station and arrive at Huashan Mountain. It
leaves from Xian Railway Station at 08:00.
The ticket costs CNY 22 and the bus trip
takes about 3 hours. It is suspended from
January to March.(2st
Choice)
2. Visitors can go to
Xian Cheng Dong Coach Station and take the
regular bus from Xian to Huayin (Mt. Huashan).
The bus runs every 15 minutes between 07:00
and 19:15. The bus ticket cost CNY 31.5 and
the bus trip takes about 2 hours.(1st
Choice)
3. Visitors can also travel by train to
Huashan Mountain. Take trains from
Xian Railway Station and get off at
Huashan Station. Take a local bus from
Huashan Railway Station Square to Jade
Spring Temple. The bus trip takes about 45
minutes and the ticket costs about CNY 12.
From Huashan Mountain to Xian:
1. Take the Tourism bus line 1
which starts from Dongshanmen Parking Lot to
Xian Railway Station at at 17:00. The bus
ticket costs CNY 22. It is suspended from
January to March.
2. Take the regular bus which starts from
Xishan Gate (the middle section of Yuquan
Rd.) to Xian Railway Station from 07:00 to
22:00. The bus ticket costs CNY 31.5.
3. Take a taxi from Dongshanmen Parking Lot
and arrives at Huashan Railway Station where
visitors can take the train to Xian. |
| Best Time to Visit: |
April to October |
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http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/xian.htm
English Name: Xi'an, Hsian, Sian
Chinese Name: 西安 (xī ān)
Alias: Chang'an
Location: Guanzhong Plain,
Shaanxi Province, (Quán
Trung Plain, tỉnh Thiểm Tây,)
Northwest China (34°16′N, 108°54′E)
Postal Code: 710000 - 710090
Area Code: 029
Were China a tree,
Beijing would be the crown while Xian would be
its deep roots. As a saying goes: "Go to
Shanghai and you will find a 100-year-old China;
go to Beijing and you will find a 1000-year-old
China; go to Xian and then you will find a
3000-year-old China." Xian, the cradle of China, is,
by any means, on your China travel list.
Historically known as Chang'an (Trường
An), it was home to the ruling house
of 13 dynasties, notably, the Qin (Tần
221 BC – 207 BC), Han (206 BC – 220
AD), Sui (Tùy
581 AD – 618 AD) and Tang (Đường
618AD – 908AD) Dynasties. The Emperor
Qin Shihuang (Tần
Thủy Hoàng) united China for the first
time and left Xi'an and the world one of the most
extraordinary archeological finds in history - the
Terracotta Warriors (các
chiến binh đất nung), which attracts
hundreds of thousands of visitors a year. The city
reached its peak in the Tang dynasty, boasting 2
million taxable inhabitants and the largest, most
cosmopolitan, settlement in the world during the
reign of Xuanzong (Huyền
Tông 712 AD – 756 AD).
Together with Athens, Cairo and
Rome, Xian is among the four major ancient
civilization capitals of the world. Xian is on the
natural westward land route out of China into
Central Asia, the starting point and terminus of the
Silk Road, which brought the city material
wealth as well as religious and cultural melting for
over a thousand years.
Surviving monuments open a window to this ancient
city. The short-lived totalitarian state of Qin
Shihuang is mirrored in the awe-inspiring massed
terra-cotta armies of the
Terracotta Warriors. The influence of Buddhism
is clear from the
Wild Goose Pagoda, a chamber for the translation
of the Buddhist scriptures by then widely renowned
Master Xuan Zang (Huyền
Trang), who returned to China in 645
after 15 years of travel across India and central
Asia. Evidence of the flourishing trade along the
Silk Routes may be found in the
Shaanxi History Museum (Bảo
tàng Lịch sử Thiểm Tây) and
Famen Temple. Another reminder of the enduring
legacy of the Silk Road is the
Great Mosque of Xi'an, presenting a strong
Muslim minority, whose faith remains unchanged
although their architecture is a mixture of Chinese
design and western Islamic tradition.
Today, despite the searing summer
heat and freezing winters, Xian is a joy to visit.
The central city is pleasantly compact and its grid
layout within the city wall makes it easy to
navigate. The Bell Tower is the geographical center
of Xian, from which four main business streets
radiating, North Avenue, South Avenue, West Avenue
and East Avenue. With many universities around, Xiao
Zhai is popular with youth and students and thus
is one of the busiest commercial areas. The
ancient streets of Shuyuanmen and Luomashi
commercial area are two must-visit places. Actually,
sightseeing in and around Xian can keep even the
most energetic visitors busy for a week or two.
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| Xian Attractions
Brilliance of thousand years endows Xian with enchanting temperament.
The continuous history of the ancient civilized capital has apparently
resulted in its magnificent culture. Today's Xian is a world famous
tourist city and an inexhaustible treasure house of cultural relics. Now
heads of state from many countries and people from all walks of life
come to the city to broaden their knowledge of Chinese civilization.
Top Attraction
Terra
Cotta Warriors and Horses - At the mention of
the great number of Xian attractions, terracotta
soldiers always come as the first. The great
archeological excavation of Qin (221BC-206BC) Terra
Cotta Warriors and Horses unfolded a strong army of
altogether 7,000 life-size pottery soldiers, horses,
chariots and weapons arranged in battle formations
symbolically, guarding the tomb of
Emperor Qin Shi Huang. The grand Mausoleum of
the first emperor of Qin and the warriors and horses
buried in loess for over 2,000 years amaze every
visitor there. However, there are far more spots
worthwhile exploring.
City
Wall - Adorned with a moat and the circular
park, the wall surrounds the square inner city of
Xian. It is the most complete city wall to survive
in China, as well being one of the largest ancient
military defensive systems in the world, built first
in the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and renovated
in recent years
The Bell Tower plays absolutely
as the central landmark of the
city, from which four most
prosperous commercial streets
stretch towards the east, west,
south and north. As another must
to every Ming city, the Drum
Tower stands nearby in the west
of the Bell Tower. Time has
passed along with the bell at
dawn and the Drum at dust
sounding everyday. Now, they are
outstanding examples of the
ancient architecture of Xian.
Entering the old gate of the
Drum Tower, you are warmly
welcomed by an old street with
bluestone pavement and full of
Muslim restaurants decorated in
Ming and Qing dynasties' style,
Moslem Street (Huimin Jie),
which is the right place to
taste Xian snack or get a chance
to Visit A Local Family as well.
The Great Mosque of Xian
occupies a narrow lot which is
only a block away from the Drum
Tower, being the spiritual root
of about sixty thousand Muslims,
mainly Hui minority living and
working here. To know city wall
much earlier than Ming, Xian
Hanguang Gate Site Museum
provides a prefect description
of the ancient wall 1,400 year
ago at the zenith of Xian
history.
Shaanxi
History Museum is one of the
most distinguished history
museum in China, located in a
quiet corner but easy of access.
Within few kilometers around it,
there are Big Wild Goose Pagoda
in the crucial Buddhist temple,
Da Cien Temple; the biggest Tang
culture theme park, Tang
Paradise; one of the most
time-honored Temple first built
some 1,600 years ago, Daxingshan
Temple.
East Route
Driving eastward for Lintong or
taking City Bus U5 (306) from
the east square of the railway
station, first comes the Banpo
Museum which built on the
ancient human village relics of
Neolithic Yangshao culture.
Terracotta Army is the most
attractive along the east
scenery line. A few minutes'
drive away, there is the Huaqing
Hot Springs at the north foot of
Mt. Lishan, which is favored for
its scenic beauty and palace
complex, becoming well-known as
the spa place for Concubine Yang
of Tang (618-907) Emperor
Xuanzong. If leaving Lintong by
train or bus, Mt. Huashan, one
of the five sacred mountains in
China famed for precipitous
crags, narrow and steep paths,
can be reached within three
hours. Many visitors choose to
climb the mountain at night and
wait for the sun rise on the
top.
West Route
About nineteen miles northwest
of Xian,
Xianyang is the first stop
on the west route. It was best
known as the capital of Qin
Dynasty with its suburbs
scattered widely with mausoleums
of emperors and royal families
of several dynasties: Mausoleum
of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi (Hanyangling),
the joint grave of Liu Qi, a
notable emperor in Western Han
(206 BC-220AD) and Empress Wang;
Qianling Mausoleum, the joint
tomb of Emperor Gaozong and his
empress Wu Zetian, the only
woman ruler in Chinese history;
Zhaoling Mausoleum, the tomb of
the second emperor of Tang and
the first Tang imperial tomb
built into the mountain. These
are all grand burial complexes
worth visiting. Further in
Baoji, Famen Temple is a noted
Buddhist shrine for its
collection of Sakyamuni's
relics. For picturesque
mountainous scenery, Taibai
Mountain National Forest Park is
worthwhile going.
South
Route
Temple of Flourishing Teaching (Xingjiao
Si) in Changan District is not
well acquainted and it will be
easily remembered if mentioned
as the place where famous
Chinese Buddhist Monk Xuanzang
reposed after death. Xiangji
(Heaped Fragrance) Temple is
also an important Buddhist
shrine. The famous Tang poetry,
Wang Wei, wrote in his poem: Not
knowing the way to the Temple of
Xiangji, as bell come through
woods without human track under
miles of mountain-cloud. The
words unfold a vivid picture
around the temple. Western Zhou
(11th century BC-771 BC) Chariot
Burial Pit is a right place to
understand ancient Chinese
burial system. Fenghe River area
was the capital ruins of Western
Zhou and the burial pits on the
west bank in present Chang'an
District provide fair evidences
to study the burial custom at
that time.
North Route
 Hancheng Farmers'
Caves
Exploring further to the
northeast, a small historic
cultural city Hancheng, known as
the hometown of famous historian
and litterateur of China, Sima
Qian, is the home to Sima Qian
Temple, Dang Village and the
Confucius Temple. Moreover, a
unique type of dwelling Farmers'
Caves, exists mainly in northern
part of Shaanxi Province, is
also worth visiting while
marching northward continuously.
Yan'an has the most typical and
distinctive cave residences.
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The Longmen
Grottoes 龙门石窟 ( Hang
đá Long Môn ) are located in the
south of Luoyang ( Lạc
Dương) City. They are between
Mount Xiang and Mount Longmen and face Yi River.
Longmen Grottoes,
Yungang Caves ( Vân
Cương) and
Mogao Caves ( Mạc
Cao) are regarded as the three
most famous treasure houses of stone
inscriptions in China. The grottoes were
started around the year 493 when Emperor Xiaowen
of the Northern Wei Dynasty (Bắc
Ngụy ) (386-534) moved the capital
to Luoyang and were continuously built during
the 400 years until the Northern Song Dynasty (Bắc
Tống 960-1127). The scenery
measures 1,000 metres (about 1,094 yards) from
north to south where there are over 2,300 holes
and niches, 2,800 steles, 40 dagobas, 1,300
caves and 100,000 statues. Most of them are the
works of the Northern Wei Dynasty and the
flourishing age of the Tang Dynasty (nhà
Đường 618-907). Lots of historical
materials concerning art, music, religion,
calligraphy, medicine, costume and architecture
are kept in Longmen Grottoes.
Fengxian
Temple
(奉先寺洞窟)
Fengxian Temple was built in the Tang Dynasty
and it is the largest grotto in Longmen Temple
with a width of 36 metres (about 118 feet) and a
length of 41 metres (about 136 feet). There are
nine major figures of various facial appearances
and temperaments in the temple that were built
in accordance with the Buddhist rite and their
relationships by the artists.
The most impressive figure is the statue of
Vairocana Buddha (Đức
Phật Tỳ Lô Giá Na ) sitting
cross-legged on the eight-square lotus throne.
It is 17.14 metres (about 56.23 feet) in total
height with the head four metres (about 13 feet)
in height and the ears 1.9 metres (about 6.2
feet) in length. Vairocana means illuminating
all things in the sutra. The Buddha has a
well-filled figure, a sacred and kindly
expression and an elegant smile. According to
the record on the epigraph, the
Empress Wu Zetian (Vơ
Tắc Thiên) together with her
subjects took part in the ceremony of
Introducing the Light (a Buddhist blessing that
the Buddha opens the spiritual light of himself
and shares it with others).
At the sides of Vairocana there are two
statues of Vairocana Buddha's disciples, Kasyapa
and Ananda, wearing prudent and devout
expressions. The figures of Bodhisattvas and
devas can also be found in the temple. Some have
dignified and genial expressions, while others
are majestic and fiery. The various appearances
and delicate designs are the representations of
Empire Tang's powerful material and spiritual
strength as well as the high crystallization of
people's wisdoms.
Wanfo
Cave
Wanfo Cave, completed in 680, is a typical
chronological cave of the Tang Dynasty of two
rooms and square flat roofs. Its name is due to
the 15,000 small statues of Buddha chiseled in
the southern and northern walls of the cave. The
main Buddha Amida sits on the lotus Sumeru
throne, having a composed and solemn face. The
wall behind Amida is carved with 54 lotuses upon
which there are 54 Bodhisattvas in different
shapes and with various expressions.
In addition, there are lifelike reliefs of
pretty and charming singers and dancers on the
wall. The singers are accompanied by various
kinds of instruments and the dancers dance
lightly and gracefully to the music. The whole
model in the cave has created a lively and
cheerful atmosphere. On the southern wall
outside the cave is carved a statue of Kwan-yin
of 85 centimetres (about 33 inches) in height,
holding a pure bottle in the left hand and
deer's tails (as a symbol of brushing off the
dust in spirit) in the right hand. This figure
is well designed and is regarded as an example
of Bodhisattva statues of Tang Dynasty in
Longmen.
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Shaolin Temple,
Shaolin Temple (少林寺)
in the region of Song Mountain, Dengfeng City,
Henan Province (thành
phố Đăng Phong, tỉnh Hà Nam), is
reputed to be 'the Number One Temple under
Heaven'. The temple is the cradle of the Chinese
Zen Buddhism and the Shaolin Martial Arts such
as Shaolin Cudgel (gậy).
One can see wild flowers and pines on the
mountain. With birds singing and a brook
spattering, a beautiful scene full of life and
vitality is revealed to the visitors.
Shaolin Temple embraces many exciting
attractions, such as the Hall of Heavenly Kings
(Tianwangdian
Thiên vương ), the Mahavira Hall (Daxiongbaodian),
the Pagoda Forest, the Dharma Cave and the
Shaolin Temple Martial Art Training Center.
Visitors may follow the virtual guide about the
Shaolin Temple.
First we see the Shanmen Hall. Hung on its
top is a tablet reading 'Shaolin Temple'. The
tablet was inscribed by the Emperor Kangxi (Khang
Hy1622 - 1723) during the Qing
Dynasty (nhà
Thanh 1644 - 1911). Under the
stairs of the hall crouches two stone lions made
in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The hall
enshrines the Maitreya Buddha.Đức
Phật Di Lặc Two sides of the
corridor behind the hall's gate are paved with
inscriptions on stone steles made during several
different dynasties.
Next we arrive at the Hall of Heavenly Kings.
The gate of the hall is guarded by two figures
depicting Vajra (Buddhist warrior attendants).
Inside the hall are figures of the Four Heavenly
Kings who are responsible for inspecting
peoples' behavior, helping the troubled, and
blessing the people.
Then we come to the Mahavira Hall. The
complex's center is right before your eyes. Both
important celebrations and regular prayers are
held here. 18 Buddhist Arhats stand along the
eastern and the southern walls of the hall.
Buddhas of the Middle, East and West are
enshrined in this hall, respectively Sakyamuni
Buddha, Pharmacist Buddha and Amitabha Buddha.
Figures of Kingnaro (the founder of Shaolin
Cudgel
(người sáng lập Thiếu Lâm gậy))
and Dharma (the founder of Chinese Zen Buddhism)
stand beside those three Buddhas, a placement
which is very different from other Mahavira
Halls. At the feet of the pillars in this
Mahavira Hall are stone lions that are more than
one meter (about 3.33 feet) high. On the ground
there are about 50 small pits, 20 centimeters
(about 7.87 inches) deep. It is said that they
are the footprints left by monks when they
practiced Shaolin Martial Arts.
Unexpectedly, we come to the Pagoda Forest, a
graveyard for Buddhist dignitaries through the
ages. On average, the pagodas are less than 15
meters (about 49 feet) high. The layer and the
shape of a pagoda depend on many factors, such
as one's Buddhist status, attainment and
prestige during his lifetime. The Pagoda Forest
in Shaolin Temple is the largest of China's
pagoda complexes.
Outside the temple we continue walking to the
northwest, and then we will take a look at two
monasteries, named the Ancestor's Monastery and
the Second Ancestor's Monastery. The first
monastery is built by a Dharma's disciple to
commemorate Dharma's nine
years of meditation in a cave. It has a
big hall supported by 16 stone pillars on whose
shafts are exquisitely carved warriors, dancing
dragons and phoenixes. The second monastery is a
nursing home of the second ancestor Huike who
cut his left arm in order to show his sincerity
to study Buddhism from Dharma. In front of the
monastery are four springs created by Dharma to
help Huike to fetch water easily. They are
called 'Spring Zhuoxi' and each has its own
distinctive flavor.
The cave we see next is the Dharma Cave.
In this cave Dharma patiently faced the wall and
meditated for 9 years. Finally, he
reached the immortal spiritual state and created
the Buddhist Zen. The cave is seven meters deep
(about 23 feet) and three meters high (about 9.8
feet). Many stone inscriptions are carved on
both its sides. There is a Meditating Stone in
the cave. It is said Dharma's shadow was
reflected upon the stone and embedded on it
because of the long time of his meditation
facing the wall. Unfortunately the stone was
ruined during the war.
After passing the Dharma Cave, we come to the
Buddhist Living Quarters for transient monks. It
is on the south bank of the Shaoxi River
opposite the temple. First built in 1512 of the
Ming Dynasty, it was repaired in the Qing
Dynasty. The quarters are noted for the simple
and distinctive design. It collapsed in 1958 and
then repaired in 1993.
The Shaolin Temple Wushu (Martial Arts)
Training Center comes last. Its perfect scenery
makes it an ideal place for practicing the
Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu. Shaolin monks have been
practicing Kung Fu for over 1,500 years. The
system was invented by Dharma who taught the
monks basic methods to improve their health and
defend themselves. The Martial art performance
shows the true Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu. For
example, Tong Zi Gong, performed by teenagers,
is a kind of martial art to train one's
flexibility and strength.
In a word, Shaolin Temple is worthy of a
visit. It will give you a better understanding
of Chinese Buddhism and the martial arts.
| Admission Fee: |
CNY 110 (including CNY 10 for electric
bus) |
| Opening Hours: |
08:10 to 17:30 |
| Recommended Time for a Visit: |
Two Hours |
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White Horse
Temple
(白马寺)
Luoyang, Henan In the
year 64 of the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220),
Emperor Ming sent a delegation of his men to
study Buddhism in the western world. After three
years, two eminent Indian monks, She Moteng and
Zhu Falan, came back with the delegation. They
brought with them a white horse carrying
Buddhist sutras and Buddhist figures on its
back. This was the first time that Buddhism
appeared in China.
To express his thanks to the two monks and
their white horse, the emperor ordered the
building of a monastery which he named the White
Horse Temple during the following year. During
this time, the two monks were busy translating
sutras in the temple until they completed the
Chinese sutra 'Forty-two Chapter Sutra', which
attracted many monks and meant that the temple
became a centre for Buddhist activity in China.
It is for this reason that the temple is honored
as the 'Founder's Home' and the 'Cradle of
Buddhism in China'.
The temple, which is located about seven
miles away from the city of Louyang, is covered
with green ancient trees and appears solemn and
tranquil. Outside the gate, there is a pool with
fences around and lovely fish in the water. It
is for the believers to set free the captive
animals. After crossing the pool via a stone
bridge, you will enter the temple. To the east
and west of the gate are the tombs of She Moteng
and Zhu Falan, which are one of the six most
famous sights in the temple. In the east corner
stands a tablet pavilion. The Chinese characters
written on the tablet are the work of a Chinese
calligrapher abbot Shamen Wencai, designed
during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-368). They are
written in his familiarly free and easy style
and describe the history of the temple.
The temple boasts great antique architecture
which has remained intact for over 1,900 years.
The Hall of Heavenly Kings, Hall of the Great
Buddha, Hall of Mahavira, Hall of Guidance and
the Cool and Clear Terrace appear in proper
order in the temple, as they were when it was
first built.
Hall of Heavenly
KingsThis
hall was originally
built in the Yuan
Dynasty. In the middle
of the hall sits a
laughing Buddha -
Maitreya. It is said
that the Buddha was once
incarnated as a beggar
monk with a purse, which
actually contained all
the treasures of the
world. The shrine is
made of wood with over
50 vivid dragons carved
into it and is truly a
remarkable example of
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
culture. On either side
of Maitreya stand the
four majestic 'Celestial
Kings'. Each holds a
different weapon and all
four are clay sculptures
moulded during the Qing
Dynasty
Hall of the Great BuddhaThis hall boasts the most spectacular architecture in the whole temple. The roof is covered with exquisite pantiles; the upturned eaves and the bracket system reflect the architectural style of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). A statue of the Buddhist patriarch Sakyamuni stands in the middle of the hall for people to make offerings to. He is flanked by two of his disciples - Kasyapa and Ananda. The one with sutra in his hands is the Bodhisattva of Wisdom - Manjusri. The other is the Bodhisattva of Universal Benevolence - Samantabhadra. All of these statues provide vivid portraits with smooth lines and demonstrate a high level of craftsmanship of the Ming Dynasty.
Hall of Mahavira
This is the most magnificently decorated hall in the temple. The roof is carved with colorful lotus patterns and the walls are hung with thousands of the wooden statues of Buddhist figures. In the centre of the hall stands a two-storey Buddhist shrine exquisitely carved with birds in flight and giant winding dragons which lend the shrine its awesome appearance. The three saints Sakyamuni, Amitabha and the Buddha of Medicine look jovial with the eighteen arhats standing around and all are made from silk and hemp. Each one weighs only three to five kilograms (about seven to eleven pounds). The colors on these statues are still as fresh today as when they were first produced during the Yuan Dynasty. They are priceless treasures of the nation.
The Cool and Clear Terrace
This is a high brick terrace built in the yard at the rear of the temple where the sutras and Buddhist figures, brought back by the white horse, were once stored. It is also the place where the two Indian monks translated the sutras during the Eastern Han Dynasty. The terrace was the first place at which Buddhist sutras were translated in China and for this reason, it is one of the most famous locations in the temple.
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Yellow River
Xiaolangdi Scenic Area
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The Three Gorges of
Yellow River
Lying in Mengjin County 40 kilometers (about 25
miles) north of Luoyang City, Henan Province,
Xiaolangdi Scenic Area is located in the exit of
the last gorge in the middle reaches of Yellow
River. The Xiaolangdi Multipurpose Dam Project
has become a dominating feature of this stretch
of the mighty river and the three gorges to be
found here are a major attraction.
Xiaolangdi Multipurpose Dam
Project
The Dam Project is an eye catching feature of
the whole scenic area. In total the cost of the
project has been RMB 42 billion and it is not
only a milestone in the history of the
continuing effort to tame the Yellow River, but
it is also a masterpiece in the history of world
hydro-engineering. It creates three firsts in
the world and six firsts in China. This vast
record breaking construction is 1667 meters
(about 1823 yards) long with a height of 154
meters (about 500 feet). The whole project
consists of ten intake towers, nine flood and
sediment tunnels, six power tunnels and an
underground powerhouse. The main objectives of
the project are: flood control, ice jam control,
siltation control, irrigation, water supply, as
well as hydroelectric power generation.
Following the completion of the project a vast
reservoir covering 272 square kilometers (about
105 square miles) has been formed above the dam.
The views across this vast shimmering man-made
lake surrounded by towering mountains are
amazing.
The Three
Gorges of Yellow River
The Three Gorges
(Các
Tam Hiệp) are the essence of this
scenic area on the Yellow River. Situated on the
upper reaches of Xiaolangdi Multipurpose Dam,
the gorges cover 40 square kilometers (about 15
square miles). Each gorge has its own
characteristics. Bali Gorge forms the narrowest
part of these reaches of the river and the water
gushes between the sheer cliffs on either side.
Gushan Gorge is extraordinary as if it were cut
out by some supernatural beings while the Dragon
and Phoenix Gorge winds snake-like between steep
sides. All in all the Three Georges of the
Yellow River present uniquely beautiful water
and mountain scenery in northern region of
China.
Bali Gorge
Bali Gorge is also nicknamed 'Bali
By-street'. It is the last section of the Yellow
River gorges and it is the narrowest. Cliffs
stand erect and tall on either side as though
they have been cut through by a giant sword. The
narrow and arduous valleys continue upwards
appearing to almost join the sky. Seen from a
distance, these beautiful valleys connect with
each other to form a natural door, thus they
have been called 'The Door of the Yellow River'.
The current here is wild and strong and waves
continually dash against the shore .The whole
gorge is splendid.
Gushan Gorge
Gushan Gorge goes from south to north.
Here mountains and water become an inseparable
whole; pavilions and small wooden houses stand
beside the water and adorn the mountain sides.
When visiting this place, you will be touched by
the grand landscape and surrounded by a strong
sense of poetry. In this gorge, natural beauties
and sceneries of humanities are interwoven,
enhancing the beauty of each other. There are
countless stories and legends about the Gushan
Gorge, something that adds to its appeal as a
spot well worth visiting when exploring the
historic Yellow River.
Dragon and
Phoenix Gorge
The Dragon and Phoenix Gorge twists and turns
through precipitous cliffs. The mountain rocks
are rugged; trees stand tall and serene; the
mist and clouds are dense and the constant
stream of water is loquacious. Here a blue pond
is like a bright and quiet moon while the
waterfall above is a white curtain draped on the
mountain side. The reason for the name of the
gorge is that it and the Phoenix Slope
supplement each other, forming a natural picture
which indicates propitiousness. For that reason
scenic spots in this gorge have been endowed
with many romantic names, like Lover's Island,
Lovesickness Waterfall, Dragon and Phoenix Pond,
and so on. Some would say that this is a perfect
place for lovers!
Transportation: You
can take the special sightseeing buses at
Luoyang bus station. The buses depart every 20
minutes from 06:00 am to 18:00 pm.
| Admission Fee: |
CNY 40 |
| Opening Hours: |
Visiting time: 08:00 am-18:30 pm
Tickets sale time: 08:00 am-17:00 pm |
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