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Xiangshan ( means Fragrant Hill in Chinese ) Mountain is also called “Jingyiyuan”. It is located in the west of the Haidian District, Beijing, about 20 kilometers far away from the downtown of Beijing. It occupies 160 hektares. In the April and May of every year, there will be flower exhibitions holding in Xiangshan Mountain. You can see hundreds of beautiful flowers here if you visit Xiangshan Mountain during this period of time.

The most famous thing of Xiangshan Mountain is the red autumn leaves. Every autumn, the whole Xiangshan Mountain is covered with red leaves of the Rhus glabra trees. These red autumn leaves look like fire, very beautiful. Thousands of people come to see them every day in autumn. These Rhus glabra trees are planted 200 years ago (during the Qing Dynasty of China). Now there are more than 94,000 glabra trees in Xiangshan Mountain. Generally, the best time to see the red autume leaves of Xiangshan Mountain is October and November and you can have a very good view at Banshanting, Yuhuashanzhuang or Langfengting. (info for your China vacations and travel)

Why is this mountain called ” Fragrant Hill ” ?
(1). The stalactites of the Fragrant Hill look like Chinese incense burners. Because of this, this mountain is called Fragrant Hill by the local people.
(2). The flowers of the apricot trees in this mountain make it fragrant and lots of people start to call it the Fragrant Hill.(info for your China vacations and travel)

Two main routes through the Xiangshan Mountain Park:

One route goes through the north area, with Spectacles Lake (Yanjing Lake) and the bridge, Study of Reading Heart (Jianxin Zhai) and Bright Temple (Zhao Miao). Study of Reading Heart was built in the Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644) and is a landscaped park inside Fragrant Hills Park. Bright Temple is a large Tibetan style lamasery complex built in 1780 as the residence for the sixth Panchen Lama during his visits to Emperor Qianlong. Buildings in the complex have partially been burned down. Among the surviving treasures are a majestic glazed-tiled archway in front of the complex, a terrace and a glazed-tiled pagoda. Bells hung on the eaves of the pagoda chime in breeze.

The second route leads through the south area of the park. Main attractions along the route include Tranqulity Green Lake (Jingcui Lake), Shuangqing Villa, Fragrant Temple, and Incense Burner Peak. This route is more difficult because it leads across the highest peak, Incense Burner Peak.

Admission fees:

10 rmb for the peak season (04/01 – 11/15), 5 rmb for the slack season (11/16 – 03/31).
10 rmb for the Biyunsi Temple.(info for your China vacations and travel)
30 rmb for the Rope way (none holiday or weekend), 50 rmb for holidays or weekends. ( price for kids is 10 rmb )

How to get here?

The best option is to take the public transportation. The Line 733, 833, 714, 360, 318, 904, 331 city buses can take you to the Xiangshan Mountain. If you like the subway, you can take the Line 2 subway to the station named “Jishuitan”, then transfer to the Line 331 city bus. Xiangshan Mountain is at the terminal of the Line 331 bus. You can take the Line 2 subway to the station named “Xizhimen” too. Then transfer to the Line 904 city bus.

Date: 05/04/2009.

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Mei Lanfang Peking Opera masters in our country, ancestral home of Taizhou. Has long been its artistic achievement that transcends national boundaries, with the world’s masters Stanislavsky (SU) and Brecht (Germany) along with a system known as the world’s three major performances. During the War of Resistance Against Japan Mingzhi beard, his strike rate of the national show of patriotism at home and abroad who is more admired integrity. In March 1956, Ms. Zeng Xie and Mei Lanfang’s youngest son Baojiu ancestors back to Thailand to visit performances, shocked the Wangsimni Pat. Neighboring Nantong, Yangzhou, Yancheng and other places for the audience to see the master of style, portability Theater was built to line up tickets to sleep.

The world-renowned master of the art at home and abroad, in Thailand during the search to four generations before the ancestral home, in the location now Meiyuan Bao village.

Mei Park construction in the urban eastern suburbs, has a beautiful pier at the Phoenix legend. This Phoenix pier, surrounded on three sides by water, embracing the jungle, it is also suitable for the characteristics of Chinese garden building.

       Into a Meiyuan, along the stone path, you can visit historical museum Mei, which display the activities of the master of a large number of his photos and in-kind. Museum of the former is semi-circular shaped plaza, the lobby before the hoisting of former President Li Xiannian inscribed plaques of the Hall. Museum construction a number of Ming and Qing Dynasties for the urban areas moved to this building.

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Hong Kong is a happy contradiction, rooted to its Chinese heritage but comfortable with its western values and drive. This bustling trade point is a content culmination of both worlds, an identity it has long strived to reconcile has finally come to pass and this dizzying metropolis is richer for it. Hong Kong is synonymous with its branded retailers, sky scraping shopping malls and a food culture that can rival any in South Asia. Home to over seven million people of diverse cultural backgrounds, Hong Kong is an ever expanding organism that has a growing appetite for adventure .This is why Hong Kong Ocean Park is a premier destination for locals and tourists alike when they stop over on this island nation. As the globe’s seventh most popular theme park, Ocean Park as it is known locally is also the 33rd most frequented tourist attraction in the world according to Forbes. No small feat for a marine themed park that houses over 35 featured attractions. Sprawled across 870,000 square meters of park land, Hong Kong Ocean Park is divided in to seven regions: the Lowland Gardens , Whiskers Harbour ,Adventure Land , Marine Land , Tai Shue Wan Entrance, Amazing Asian Animals and Headland Rides. Lowland Gardens offers a number of thrilling excursions including the Sky Fair where visitors are taken on a scenic tour of the area in a helium balloon surrounded by a carnival atmosphere complete with spinning acrobats, clowns and audacious jugglers. Soaring 100 metres this fun filled trip to the skies will give one breathtaking views of the southern region of the island. HKJC Giant Panda Habitat is another proffered spot in the Lowly gardens as it is home to two enormous pandas that were a gift from China. An An and Jia Jia as they are known, provide guests with the rare opportunity to witness these precious creatures in their natural habitat while learning about their queer habits and life style. The Ocean express is another hotspot as it offers guests a chance to travel from the park’s Waterfront to the Summit. Transporting 5,000 people every hour the Ocean Express rides along a rail track as long as 29 football fields in a tunnel that delves 71,300 square meters deep in to the earth. Whisker’s Harbour is playground for the young and old as it is where Dolphin University, Whisker’s Theatre, Whiskers Harbour Skill Games, Balloon Up Up And Away, Sea Lion Fun Time as well as Whiskers and Friends are located. Come interact with the world’s most intelligent marine mammals in the Dolphin University where an educational setting and presentations helps children better understand these intimately friendly creatures. Nature lovers will also love Sea Lion Fun Time while Balloon Up Up And Away whisks kids off in vibrant balloons for an unforgettable day out. Adventure land is ideal for adrenaline junkies as Mine Train, Raging River and the Ocean Park Escalator which also happens to be the world’s second lengthiest open-air escalator offers mind-blowing experiences. Headlands Rides is also on-site with its rollercoaster’s, The Dragon, The Abyss Turbo Drop and the Flying Swing among others. Marine land offers unique encounters with marine life including Atoll Reef where 250 species and over 2,000 fishes are on display in addition to sharks, Black Spotted Sting Rays, Bowmouth Guitarfish and Eagle Ray. The Pacific Pier, Ocean Theatre and Sea Jelly Spectacular are also must-see locales when touring Hong Kong Ocean Park while an array of delightful restaurants such as The Bayview, and the Terrace Café are on hand to serve scrumptious meals and snacks. For those who are looking for a luxury hotel in Hong Kong that is close to Ocean Park, Look no further than Hotel Jen which is conveniently located near all of the city’s key attractions. Charming and elegant this cosy rest surpasses most Hong Kong China hotel in the area.

Hong Kong Disneyland is a world-class theme park and resort which is a must visit place on any journey to Hong Kong. This wonder Disney Land is located on scenic Lantau Island and is a 30-minute MTR (Mass Transit Railway) ride from Central Hong Kong. It is located in a setting that could only be offered by the Hong Kong’s Disneyland.

This amazing place offers magical experiences ranging from Broadway style shows, Festival of the Lion King and The Golden Mickey’s, hilarious 3D movie and music adventure at Mickey’s Philharmagic, signature Disney attractions, photo taking with your favourite Disney friends, spectacular fire works and parades for the entire family.

There are four themed lands in the Hong Kong Disneyland, which you will come across when you visit the place. They are the Main Street USA, the Fantasyland, the Adventure land and the Tomorrow land. Each themed land has specialty stores from where you can get memorabilia and souvenirs. They also have various restaurants, which offer a wide variety of food to choose from. All in all Hong Kong Disneyland gives you an unforgettable experience. The transport between the hotels and the park is also included in the tour.

As one of the newest Disneylands in the world, Hong Kong Disneyland is a must-see place because of its special attractions and the inimitable sense of Chinese culture. While walking into Hong Kong Disneyland, you will feel you are in a wonderland. Accompanied by Mickey Mouse and other Disney friends, you will start a fantastic and magical journey. With unique scenic spots and Disney Theme Hotels, you can escape from the real world, and make your dreams come true. The availability of delicious Chinese and Asian food is also an attraction for many visitors and Disney fans.

The first theme park you will come across is Main Street USA. After entering Main Street, you will be amazed by the delicate buildings, dim gas lamp and Paddy Wagon passing by. Antique taxicabs, Disneyland Railroad and the City Hall transports will take you back to America of the early 20th century. There are Chinese elements too in the land.

After the excitement of Main Street USA you will enter the Adventure land. Guided by a brave captain, Jungle River Cruise will take you into the heart of hidden regions. Hippos, cobras, elephants, orangutans and startling jungle events are waiting for you. As an attraction originally conceived by Walt Disney fifty years ago, it has been given an entirely new appearance with exciting 21st century Disney magic especially for Hong Kong Disneyland Park.

Then you will come across the fantasies of the Fantasyland. Cinderella Carrousel, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Sword in the Stone, Mad Hatter Tea Cups, Sleeping Beauty Castle, Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Snow White Grotto to make all your storybook dreams come true. You can also join Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and many other friends at a dizzying 3-D attraction in Mickey’s Philharmagic.

Leaving the fantasies you will join the Tomorrow land. Screaming in Space Mountain, you will have no time to appreciate the sparkling stars because of the exciting roller coaster. In Buzz Light year Astro Blasters, you can fly in your space capsule and fight against the aliens with your space gun.

After this exciting tour you have a choice of Disney Theme Hotels all with matchless accommodations. Experience the excitement that Disney has been offering for decades. We invite you to come and see Hong Kong’s Disneyland park for entertainment and leisure for the whole family.