It is commonly believed that most European clocks that reached China before the nineteenth century were sent to the emperor as diplomatic presents from European rulers,or were given to Chinese officials by European me...It is commonly believed that most European clocks that reached China before the nineteenth century were sent to the emperor as diplomatic presents from European rulers,or were given to Chinese officials by European merchants in attempts to improve trading conditions.Although such presents had been given in earlier times,British records show that,by the eighteenth century when the export of clocks to China reached its height,most clocks,including the finest,reached China as private trade goods.Once in Canton(Guangzhou),the best clocks were bought by local Chinese officials for inclusion in their annual tribute to the emperor and senior members of the government in Beijing,where many of these clocks survive in the former imperial collection.展开更多
On May 11,2004,SVIAZ/EXPO COMM 2004 was convenedin Moscow,Russia.It is the fourth time for ZTE to participatein this regularly held grand event.At this exhibition,ZTE,China’s biggest listed telecom e-quipment manufac...On May 11,2004,SVIAZ/EXPO COMM 2004 was convenedin Moscow,Russia.It is the fourth time for ZTE to participatein this regularly held grand event.At this exhibition,ZTE,China’s biggest listed telecom e-quipment manufacturer and network solution provider,brought visitors its advanced technologies and customized so-lutions in NGN,WCDMA,CDMA and optical transmission.At the ZTE booth,visitors could experience on-site demon-展开更多
Mongolian AN ethnic group known for ＂growing up on horsebacks,＂ the Mongolians live mostly in the In- ner Mongolia Autonomous Region in the northern part of China, which includes vast tracts of excel- lent natural...Mongolian AN ethnic group known for ＂growing up on horsebacks,＂ the Mongolians live mostly in the In- ner Mongolia Autonomous Region in the northern part of China, which includes vast tracts of excel- lent natural pastureland with numerous herds of cattle, sheep, horses and camels. The rest are also distributed in Liaoning Jilin. Heilongjiang. Qinghai and Gansu provinces. Living on grasslands and relying on raising stock as their economic mainstay, the Mongolians have kept their nomadic living style for hundreds of years. Mongolian herdsmen used to live in yurts,which were usually seven to eight feet high and 10 feet in diameter, with an opening in the top of the umbrella-shaped roof. The structure can offer ideal ventilation and good protection against wind and cold. After the mid-20th century, as more and more herdsmen ended their nomadic life and settled down, they began to build yurt-like houses made of mud and wood.展开更多
Korean THE Korean people mainly reside in northeast China, Their largest concentration is in the Yanbian Ko- rean Autonomous Prefecture in Jilin Province. They can also be found in Heilongjiang and Liaoning provinces ...Korean THE Korean people mainly reside in northeast China, Their largest concentration is in the Yanbian Ko- rean Autonomous Prefecture in Jilin Province. They can also be found in Heilongjiang and Liaoning provinces and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, They have their own spoken and written language, Korean. which is also the official language of South and North Korea. The ancestors of the Korean ethnic group - mostly peasants fleeing their oppressive feudal landlords - migrated from the Korean Peninsula around the late 17th century. When they settled down in China they gradually formed unique customs, Today.展开更多
MAINLY distributed over Yunnan. Sichuan. Guizhou provinces and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the Yi is an ethnic minority with a long history and splendid culture within southwest China.
Tibetan THE Tibetan ethnic minority mostly lives in the Tibet Autonomous Region,but there are also Tibetan communities in Qinghai,Gansu,Sichuan and Yunnan provinces.The places they live are mostly highlands and mounta...Tibetan THE Tibetan ethnic minority mostly lives in the Tibet Autonomous Region,but there are also Tibetan communities in Qinghai,Gansu,Sichuan and Yunnan provinces.The places they live are mostly highlands and mountainous areas studded with snow-capped peaks.展开更多
YichangTHE city of Yichang can attest that not all excit- ing sports are modern. Each year, it hosts the China Dragon Boat Rally, which draws teams from all over the country to compete in traditional dragon boat races.
KazakTHE Kazak people, mainly living in the Xin- jiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China, can also be found in Gansu and Qinghai provinces, where they live in small groups. The Kazak language is a fnember of...KazakTHE Kazak people, mainly living in the Xin- jiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China, can also be found in Gansu and Qinghai provinces, where they live in small groups. The Kazak language is a fnember of the Turkic branch of the Altaic language family. The written language originally used the Arabic al- phabet. It is still in use but a new Latinized form was developed in 1954.展开更多
TAI＇AN is optimal destination for people traveling through China in October. The autumn month marks when Chongyang （Double Ninth）, an important traditional Chinese festival, is typically celebrated. The festival is...TAI＇AN is optimal destination for people traveling through China in October. The autumn month marks when Chongyang （Double Ninth）, an important traditional Chinese festival, is typically celebrated. The festival is observed on the ninth day of the ninth month, according to the Chinese calendar, and is a time to remember and pay tribute to family ancestors.展开更多
Changsha APPRECIATING red maples during their peak of color is one of the most sought-after activities in many East Asian countries, During the fail foliage season, travelers deluge spots with picturesques views of t...Changsha APPRECIATING red maples during their peak of color is one of the most sought-after activities in many East Asian countries, During the fail foliage season, travelers deluge spots with picturesques views of the colorful favorites. In China, the most famous of these coveted spots is Yuelu Mountain in Changsha City.展开更多
FOR those who want to tour the largest city in northeast China,September is a perfect time.On August 31.the 12th National Games opened in Shenyang.In addition to watching the games,visitors can explore the city,which ...FOR those who want to tour the largest city in northeast China,September is a perfect time.On August 31.the 12th National Games opened in Shenyang.In addition to watching the games,visitors can explore the city,which has a history spanning more than 2,000 years. Shenyang＇s history can be traced back as far as the Warring States Period（476 BC - 221 BC）.It＇s famous as the birthplace of the Qing Dynasty（1644-1911）,China＇s last dynasty.In 1625, Nurhachi,the first Qing emperor,established the capital in Shenyang,and changed its name to ＂Shengjing.＂ As a result,Shenyang houses one of China＇s two best-preserved imperial palace complexes and two emperor tombs.展开更多
LOCATED in the northwest of southwest China＇s Yunnan Province, Lijiang has two faces - one scenic, and the other urban. Its multifaceted nature makes it a perfect Valentine＇s Day destination for sun-seeking couples ...LOCATED in the northwest of southwest China＇s Yunnan Province, Lijiang has two faces - one scenic, and the other urban. Its multifaceted nature makes it a perfect Valentine＇s Day destination for sun-seeking couples and singles alike.展开更多
At Yellow Crane Pavilion in the west My old friend says farewell In the mist and flowers of spring He goes down to Yangzhou These lines penned by Li Bai,the most famous poet in Tang Dynasty（618-907）,have aged well：...At Yellow Crane Pavilion in the west My old friend says farewell In the mist and flowers of spring He goes down to Yangzhou These lines penned by Li Bai,the most famous poet in Tang Dynasty（618-907）,have aged well：even in this era,it＇s a good idea to visit Yangzhou in the spring.Throughout all the ages,in fact,Chinese poets have lavishly praised Yangzhou in their writ-展开更多
ZhangjiajieALTHOUGH Guilin has always been the default option for foreign travelers touring China, in recent years more people have begun to recognize the charm of another scenic destination called Zhangjiajie, a city...ZhangjiajieALTHOUGH Guilin has always been the default option for foreign travelers touring China, in recent years more people have begun to recognize the charm of another scenic destination called Zhangjiajie, a city with spectacular views located on the northwestern border of Hunan Province.展开更多
Yan＇an JULY 1 is the rounding anniversary of the Communist Party of China （CPC）. For those interested in modern Chinese revolutionary history, Yah＇an in northern Shaanxi Province is a good travel destination durin...Yan＇an JULY 1 is the rounding anniversary of the Communist Party of China （CPC）. For those interested in modern Chinese revolutionary history, Yah＇an in northern Shaanxi Province is a good travel destination during this important anniversary.展开更多
UrumqiURUMQI, the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Au- tonomous Region in northwest China, has a significant population of ethnic minorities. There are two major groups in the city - the Han and the Uygur - but Urumqi is...UrumqiURUMQI, the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Au- tonomous Region in northwest China, has a significant population of ethnic minorities. There are two major groups in the city - the Han and the Uygur - but Urumqi is also home to Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Mongols and Hui Muslims. The strong colorful ethnic lifestyles and local customs are quite attractive to visitors taking in the city＇s traditional architecture, food, clothing and festivals.展开更多
A burning town, or seeming so, Three thousand furnaces that glow Incessantly, and fill the air With smoke uprising, gyre on gyre, And painted by the lurid glare, Of jets and flashes of red fire.
ACCORDING to the Chinese lunar calendar, Chinese people celebrate the Spring Festival in January 2012, which is earlier than usual. In modern Chinese cities, the festival＇s atmosphere has been fading in recent years....ACCORDING to the Chinese lunar calendar, Chinese people celebrate the Spring Festival in January 2012, which is earlier than usual. In modern Chinese cities, the festival＇s atmosphere has been fading in recent years. But for those who want to witness age-old celebrations in a traditional setting then the city of Pingyao is a perfect choice for tourists.展开更多
文摘It is commonly believed that most European clocks that reached China before the nineteenth century were sent to the emperor as diplomatic presents from European rulers,or were given to Chinese officials by European merchants in attempts to improve trading conditions.Although such presents had been given in earlier times,British records show that,by the eighteenth century when the export of clocks to China reached its height,most clocks,including the finest,reached China as private trade goods.Once in Canton(Guangzhou),the best clocks were bought by local Chinese officials for inclusion in their annual tribute to the emperor and senior members of the government in Beijing,where many of these clocks survive in the former imperial collection.
文摘On May 11,2004,SVIAZ/EXPO COMM 2004 was convenedin Moscow,Russia.It is the fourth time for ZTE to participatein this regularly held grand event.At this exhibition,ZTE,China’s biggest listed telecom e-quipment manufacturer and network solution provider,brought visitors its advanced technologies and customized so-lutions in NGN,WCDMA,CDMA and optical transmission.At the ZTE booth,visitors could experience on-site demon-
文摘Mongolian AN ethnic group known for ＂growing up on horsebacks,＂ the Mongolians live mostly in the In- ner Mongolia Autonomous Region in the northern part of China, which includes vast tracts of excel- lent natural pastureland with numerous herds of cattle, sheep, horses and camels. The rest are also distributed in Liaoning Jilin. Heilongjiang. Qinghai and Gansu provinces. Living on grasslands and relying on raising stock as their economic mainstay, the Mongolians have kept their nomadic living style for hundreds of years. Mongolian herdsmen used to live in yurts,which were usually seven to eight feet high and 10 feet in diameter, with an opening in the top of the umbrella-shaped roof. The structure can offer ideal ventilation and good protection against wind and cold. After the mid-20th century, as more and more herdsmen ended their nomadic life and settled down, they began to build yurt-like houses made of mud and wood.
文摘Korean THE Korean people mainly reside in northeast China, Their largest concentration is in the Yanbian Ko- rean Autonomous Prefecture in Jilin Province. They can also be found in Heilongjiang and Liaoning provinces and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, They have their own spoken and written language, Korean. which is also the official language of South and North Korea. The ancestors of the Korean ethnic group - mostly peasants fleeing their oppressive feudal landlords - migrated from the Korean Peninsula around the late 17th century. When they settled down in China they gradually formed unique customs, Today.
文摘MAINLY distributed over Yunnan. Sichuan. Guizhou provinces and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the Yi is an ethnic minority with a long history and splendid culture within southwest China.
文摘Tibetan THE Tibetan ethnic minority mostly lives in the Tibet Autonomous Region,but there are also Tibetan communities in Qinghai,Gansu,Sichuan and Yunnan provinces.The places they live are mostly highlands and mountainous areas studded with snow-capped peaks.
文摘YichangTHE city of Yichang can attest that not all excit- ing sports are modern. Each year, it hosts the China Dragon Boat Rally, which draws teams from all over the country to compete in traditional dragon boat races.
文摘KazakTHE Kazak people, mainly living in the Xin- jiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China, can also be found in Gansu and Qinghai provinces, where they live in small groups. The Kazak language is a fnember of the Turkic branch of the Altaic language family. The written language originally used the Arabic al- phabet. It is still in use but a new Latinized form was developed in 1954.
文摘TAI＇AN is optimal destination for people traveling through China in October. The autumn month marks when Chongyang （Double Ninth）, an important traditional Chinese festival, is typically celebrated. The festival is observed on the ninth day of the ninth month, according to the Chinese calendar, and is a time to remember and pay tribute to family ancestors.
文摘Changsha APPRECIATING red maples during their peak of color is one of the most sought-after activities in many East Asian countries, During the fail foliage season, travelers deluge spots with picturesques views of the colorful favorites. In China, the most famous of these coveted spots is Yuelu Mountain in Changsha City.
文摘FOR those who want to tour the largest city in northeast China,September is a perfect time.On August 31.the 12th National Games opened in Shenyang.In addition to watching the games,visitors can explore the city,which has a history spanning more than 2,000 years. Shenyang＇s history can be traced back as far as the Warring States Period（476 BC - 221 BC）.It＇s famous as the birthplace of the Qing Dynasty（1644-1911）,China＇s last dynasty.In 1625, Nurhachi,the first Qing emperor,established the capital in Shenyang,and changed its name to ＂Shengjing.＂ As a result,Shenyang houses one of China＇s two best-preserved imperial palace complexes and two emperor tombs.
文摘LOCATED in the northwest of southwest China＇s Yunnan Province, Lijiang has two faces - one scenic, and the other urban. Its multifaceted nature makes it a perfect Valentine＇s Day destination for sun-seeking couples and singles alike.
文摘At Yellow Crane Pavilion in the west My old friend says farewell In the mist and flowers of spring He goes down to Yangzhou These lines penned by Li Bai,the most famous poet in Tang Dynasty（618-907）,have aged well：even in this era,it＇s a good idea to visit Yangzhou in the spring.Throughout all the ages,in fact,Chinese poets have lavishly praised Yangzhou in their writ-
文摘ZhangjiajieALTHOUGH Guilin has always been the default option for foreign travelers touring China, in recent years more people have begun to recognize the charm of another scenic destination called Zhangjiajie, a city with spectacular views located on the northwestern border of Hunan Province.
文摘Yan＇an JULY 1 is the rounding anniversary of the Communist Party of China （CPC）. For those interested in modern Chinese revolutionary history, Yah＇an in northern Shaanxi Province is a good travel destination during this important anniversary.
文摘UrumqiURUMQI, the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Au- tonomous Region in northwest China, has a significant population of ethnic minorities. There are two major groups in the city - the Han and the Uygur - but Urumqi is also home to Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Mongols and Hui Muslims. The strong colorful ethnic lifestyles and local customs are quite attractive to visitors taking in the city＇s traditional architecture, food, clothing and festivals.
文摘A burning town, or seeming so, Three thousand furnaces that glow Incessantly, and fill the air With smoke uprising, gyre on gyre, And painted by the lurid glare, Of jets and flashes of red fire.
文摘ACCORDING to the Chinese lunar calendar, Chinese people celebrate the Spring Festival in January 2012, which is earlier than usual. In modern Chinese cities, the festival＇s atmosphere has been fading in recent years. But for those who want to witness age-old celebrations in a traditional setting then the city of Pingyao is a perfect choice for tourists.
