#ChinaHighlights

[travelingonvacation]

China is a vast and diverse country with a rich history, diverse landscapes, and a vibrant culture. From ancient historical sites to modern cities, there's a wide range of experiences to explore. Here's a guide to help you plan a visit to China:

1. Beijing:

The Great Wall of China: Explore this iconic symbol of China's ancient civilization.

Forbidden City (Palace Museum): Discover the imperial history of China in this massive palace complex.

Tiananmen Square: Visit the world's largest public square with historical and political significance.

Summer Palace: A beautiful imperial garden with a vast lake and historical buildings.

2. Xi'an:

Terracotta Army: Marvel at the thousands of life-sized clay soldiers, horses, and chariots.

Xi'an City Wall: Walk or bike along this ancient city wall that encircles the old city.

3. Shanghai:

The Bund: Stroll along this historic waterfront area with a mix of architectural styles.

Yu Garden: Explore a classical Chinese garden in the heart of Shanghai.

Oriental Pearl Tower: Enjoy panoramic views of the city from this iconic tower.

4. Guilin and Yangshuo:

Li River Cruise: Take a boat trip through the stunning karst landscapes.

Elephant Trunk Hill: Visit the iconic hill resembling an elephant drinking from the river.

5. Chengdu:

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding: See adorable pandas in a natural environment.

Jinli Ancient Street: Explore this historic street with traditional architecture.

6. Zhangjiajie:

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: Known for its towering sandstone pillars and the inspiration for the floating mountains in "Avatar."

7. Hangzhou:

West Lake: Enjoy the scenic beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Tea Plantations: Visit Longjing (Dragon Well) tea plantations for a traditional tea experience.

8. Lhasa, Tibet:

Potala Palace: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, once the winter palace of the Dalai Lama.

Jokhang Temple: A sacred Buddhist site in the heart of Lhasa.

9. Harbin:

Harbin Ice Festival: Experience the stunning ice sculptures and winter festivities.

10. Dunhuang:

Mogao Caves: Explore the ancient Buddhist cave art and sculptures.

11. Hiking in Huangshan (Yellow Mountains):

Witness breathtaking scenery, ancient pine trees, and granite peaks.

12. Traditional Chinese Opera:

Attend a performance of traditional Chinese opera for a cultural experience.

13. Local Cuisine:

Try regional specialties like Peking duck, dim sum, hotpot, and various noodle dishes.

14. Language:

Mandarin is the official language. Learning a few basic phrases can enhance your experience.

15. Transportation:

China has a well-developed transportation system. Consider using high-speed trains for efficient travel between cities.

Remember to check for any travel advisories, entry requirements, and local regulations before planning your trip to China. Given the country's vastness, diverse cultural heritage, and natural wonders, tailor your itinerary based on your interests and the specific regions you plan to explore. Enjoy your journey through China!

[esirfan]

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[kny111]

January 2022: Tigers, stripes, fluid dynamics

I’ve always loved the way the tiger in and of itself, if you observe it on your own or in its natural habitat, unless it’s hunting for the necessity of food it’s always pretty calm. It exudes a calm that our bodies, due to past flight or fright mechanism ingrained, has been ingrained to fear.

Yet, the level of peace that it almost always seems to represent is something I sometimes relate with on a spiritual level. I’ve never drawn a lot of tigers, this might be the 2nd or 3rd attempt. But I wanted this try to be special and informative of what draws me to em so much.

Above are some photographs I took of a recent sketch inspired by this, the visual relations between their stripes, my own brown skinned stretch marks that came at a early age in an growth spur and how I’ve grown to love them. The way these shapes also present themselves in the fluid dynamics of cups of chocolate milk to the reflections in beaches and other bodies of water. For those interested, here are some facts about the Bengal tiger, which was the reference source of my drawings:

Most of the tigers avoid preying on humans.

According to a report, there are approximately 2,500 of Bengal tigers remaining in the wild.

They have excellent hearing and night vision.

They are solitary animals.

They have white spots on the back of their ears, called flashes. These flashes are used to show aggression.

They have very loud roar which can be heard up to two miles away.

A Bengal tiger can normally live up to 15-17 years.

From ChinaHighlights:

2022 is a year of the Tiger, starting from February 1st, 2022, and ending on January 21st, 2023. It is a Water Tiger year. The Tiger is known as the king of all beasts in China. The zodiac sign Tiger is a symbol of strength, exorcising evils, and braveness.

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Thanks for checking out the art and reading ya’ll! - Ken

[liosensei]

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[khun-supakrit]

June 17, 2018 - Day 4 ⛩ Summer Palace & Dragon Boat Ride in Beijing ⛩ On Last Day in Beijing, 🇨🇳 China, we visited Summer Palace to see traditional historic for Chinese Dynasty. We ride on the Dragon Boat 🚣‍♀️ and it was very fun place to visit in 🇨🇳 China... #beijing #china #ilovechina #chinahighlights #dragonboat #chinesedynasty #summerpalace (at Summer Palace)

[aligress]

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[globetrottingkiwi]

读万卷书不如行万里路 It is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books - Chinese proverb ... 三年以前我一个人万公里行去中国的南方。在那边我体会了那么多。新年快到所以我记得阳朔的过春节，很想阳朔的时间。林梦夏祝大家新年快乐! More than 3 years ago, I travelled literally 10,000kms to Southern China where I learnt more about life than could have ever imagined. Now with the new lunar year just around the corner I'm reminded of the vibrant red lanterns decorating the streets, burning incense sticks, deafening firecrackers, hours of dumpling 春making all whilst surrounding by the magical limestone mountains of Yangshuo. Happy Chinese New Year everyone! #新年快乐 #春节 #旅行 #桂林 #阳朔 #中国的生活 #lifeinchina #Chinesenewyear #yangshuo #hikevibes #workandtravel #chinahighlights

[esirfan]

Happy mid-Autumn Festival!🥮 📍Chongqing 📷: @sjs616 #chongqing #nightphotography #beautifulplaces #visitchina #chinatravel #chinahighlights（在 Chongqing, China） https://www.instagram.com/p/CF0Q5m1gGB0/?igshid=u0lmvq8kctyb

[adapembroke]

this might be a good source, though it doesn't really go into talking about the elements part on this page. i clicked on my zodiac (dragon) to read more, and i learned the elements are assigned each time the zodiac comes around next. so i'm a gold (metal) dragon born in 2000, so the next element would be in 2012, and it was water, and so on. www(.)chinahighlights(.)com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/chinese-vs-western-astrology(.)htm

Thank you! 

[tamieadad-blog]

ADAD Assessment 2

STATEMENT 

Art and design often explore relationships between humans and non-humans, the environment and ecology. How can contemporary art and design propose new possibilities for imagining the 'human' and the environment.

 In this second assessment I approached the question on a personal level. After conducting some research and reading. I thought about Michelle Reader's 'Seven Wasted Men' and it interested me in the way she used one month's worth of garbage to construct her sculptures. Furthermore, she commented on how much you can tell about someone through their waste. I agree with her statement, however, I thought about it the opposite way. How much you can tell about a person through their shopping trolley. In a consumer driven society, sometimes when I go out shopping, I can't help but look at what other people have in their trolley/basket and without knowing it, I start making assumptions. As mentioned before, I wanted to make a comment on the relationship between the humans, non-humans and the environment within a household. This led to the idea of exploring the relationship and discovering the purpose of the indoor plants within my own home.

With further research, I focused on one specific area, Feng Shui. As well as having the ability to lean the air, "Plants have innate positive chi, clear the air of allergens, and really do wonders for us," Marianne Gordon of Feng Shui With Me says. "Much like caring for animals, caring for plants and the action of planting or watering elevates our chi and makes us true or more grounded." Plants are associated with the wood element and are believed to balance the other elements within the house: fire, metal, air and earth.

For my first experimental activity, I took some photos that I found quite interesting to look at. After an in-class critic session between my fellow classmates, I was able to see which direction I want to take with my project and imagine what my final work would be like. For my next experiment I wanted to move away from photography but not completely. Having decided on a personal/cultural theme. I found two photos which were taken from my last trip overseas to my mother's hometown in China and the other photo was of buildings at night in Hong Kong. With these two photos I did some small alterations with the colour/ contrast and hue/saturation options to enhance the photo. These images reflect a different relationship between humans and non-humans in a different environment/setting. The environment which you are brought up in has a relatively high impact on the individual's life.

For my third experiment I went back to photography and further explored the indoor and outdoor plants and experimented on how I would like to document them. For my fourth and last experiment I went to search for more information about the Chinese Zodiac, here I wanted to explore the relationship between humans and non-humans. The Chinese Zodiac is part of a traditional Chinese Culture. There are 12 Zodiac signs and are represented by 12 animals. Together they form a recurring cycle where one year is represented by an animal. Each Zodiac sign has an element. It is believed that the year a person is born determines their zodiac sign which affects their personality. It is also believed that there are different degrees of compatibility between the Zodiac signs. The relationship between humans determined by their Zodiac sign really interests me. Furthermore, Chinese culture, the koi fish holds many meanings. It symbolises, good fortune, success, prosperity, longevity, courage, etc. However, Koi in Feng Shui, is said to attract abundance and prosperity. Although I really liked the significance of the fish and the photos I took, I felt like it looks unfinished.

For my final work, I decided to choose the following photos. The plants I have chosen to display as a part of my final work includes, Orchids and Snake plant. With my final work I wanted to express the significance of the plants by exploring the relationship and discovering the purpose of the indoor plants within my own home. Plants are believed to help the flow of energy within the house and help build a harmonious relationship between the family. I represented the images separately with a white background around them to communicate that you can't just have one plant, you need other types to balance out the energy within one's house. The white background is the space within the house, the different positions where the plants placed in the rooms.

Reference

1. Harness.J. Mental Floss ' 11 artists Doing Amazing Things With Recycled Materials' [12th Nov 2013. Available from http://mentalfloss.com/article/13046/11-artists-doing-amazing-things-recycled-materials [Online. Accessed 4th Sept 2018]

2. Frazier.K. Lovetoknow 'Feng Shui Plants' [2006-2018 Available from]  https://feng-shui.lovetoknow.com/feng-shui-home/feng-shui-plants [Online. Accessed 7th Sept 2018]

3. Carty.L.S Lovetoknow 'What Do Koi Fish Symbolize?' 2014 [2006-2018 Available from]  https://feng-shui.lovetoknow.com/What_Do_Koi_Fish_Symbolize [Online. Accessed 14th Sep 2018]

4. Kelly. ChinaHighlights '10 Simple Facts For Discovering The Chinese Zodiac' [Available from] https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/facts.htm [Online. Accessed 14th Sept 2018]

[photographer-bruce]

Shanghai — A city of classic and modern combination. . . . . #cityscape #cityscapes #skyline #skylines #cityphotography #citybestpics #shanghai #上海 #shanghailife #shanghaicity #shanghaichina #shanghaitrip #上海生活 #上海旅行 #上海市 #amigosdechina #expatshanghai #chinadestinations #cmshanghai #chinasights #insshanghai #shanghaiexplore #chinatravels #chinatravel #chinesearchitecture #thatsshanghai #chinahighlights #thechinatrips #nightwalkermagazine #moodygrams （在 魔都上海） https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb4uzINBpTU/?utm_medium=tumblr

[betbeder]

#longsheng #china #bw @chinahighlights (at Longsheng Rice Terrace)

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Kashgar, China

Kashgar, China. History, Architecture, Handicrafts. 23 Min. English. @China Documentary Kashgar, China, Mosques, Old Town, People, Handicrafts. 9 Min. English. @chinahighlights Places to see in Kashgar, China. 4 Min. English. @Travel Xinjiang: Far West China

[shyscf]

*Source: ancienthistorylists

Jade was more than a stone in ancient China; it was the symbol of perfection, immortality, nobility, and constancy, and the Chinese considered it to be the essence of heaven and earth. The use of jade in art can be dated back to(3400 BC–2250 BC) but became extremely popular in China around 1766 BC–1122 BC as technology made it much easier to work with. It was so popular that anything imaginable had been created with jade. Pottery, statues, and more. Many animal themed works have been created using jade, including turtles, birds, as well as horses like pictured here. In chinese culture, the spirit of the horse is faithfulness and the inability to be conquered. Horses accompanied men into almost every battle in chinese history. “The Horse galloping across the battlefield symbolizes the hero who protects his home and defends his country, punishes evil-doers, and fights for justice.” (chinahighlights).

[discotravel]

Đất nước Trung Hoa nổi tiếng với nền ẩm thực phong phú đa dạng và cũng không kém phần đặc sắc. #新年快乐 #臭豆腐 #chòudòufu #stinkytofu #tofu #streetfood #tastychina #tastychinesefood #chinesefood #chinesefoods #spicyfood #food #foodstagram #foodblogger # foodphotography #travelchina #chinatravel #thechinaguide #discoverchina #daily #china #fenghuang #fenghuangancientcity #shànghǎi #zhōngguó #guǎngzhōu #běijīnglù #sightseeing #ChinaHighlight #China #phoenixancienttown #FengHuang #PhuongHoangCoTran #PhuongHoang #Hunan #checkinChina #discotravel #discotour #dulichkhampha #instatravel #travel #dulich #travelthisway (at Fenghuang, Hunan, China) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtzzXEvFXJG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1snttn9u8t7uw

[joserizzo10-blog]

The history of China shows more signs of independence than any Asian culture, the Chinese people have not suffered the effects of large invasions and much of their culture, such as the writing system and its art, have hardly changed in more than 3000 years.

The first known Chinese inhabitants settled in the Yellow River basin, this area is only a small part of today's China. The pastoral peoples of prehistory were isolated from one another by natural barriers such as mountains and deserts.

For thousands of years before the first dynasties of kings appeared, nomadic peoples had crossed the plains and walls of the Chinese habitat, so it is likely that some knowledge and practices of civilization came to China from the Middle Eastern.

“Ancient China.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/news/category/ancient-china.

History of China.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-China.