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Jinzhen Octagonal Pavilion – A Peaceful Refuge
0The Yunnan province has for centuries welcomed curious travellers who have wanted to explore the beautiful Jinzhen Octagonal Pavilion. It was formerly a Buddhist temple that stood on the Jinzhen Hill in Yunnan. The people of Xishuangbanna are proud of this architectural masterpiece. It was built in 1701 under the rule of the Qing Dynasty. A Buddhist sect known as Hinayana ran the temple but the site was destroyed. The amazing feature of the building …
Shanghai International Arts Festival – Where Art Comes Alive
0Shanghai is a destination that transcends the essence of art. With a history so rich in culture and tradition, the creations from this country have an exquisite aura behind it. Every year the city of Shanghai hosts the Shanghai International Arts Festival (SIAF); the only festival that is recognised at the state level and organised by the Shanghai Municipal. The Shanghai Festival exhibits the world of art, be it Chinese or foreign in the most …
Zhujiajiao Town Shanghai – Venice of Shanghai
0Step away from the towering skyscrapers, busy streets of vehicles and thousands that crowd the streets, the brilliant flashing lights and the constant hum of the big cities to a tranquil antiquity of flowing waterways crisscrossing under beautiful bridges of stone and wood. Located in the suburbs of Shanghai, Zhujiajiao is the best preserved of the four ancient towns in the area. Dating back to more than 1700 years to the Yuan dynasty when …
