China’s most legendary and massive structure, The Great Wall of China, wiggles sporadically from its dispersed remnants in Lianing toward Jiayugaun province in Gobi Desert. The construction of this huge, protracted wall commenced around 20 centuries ago, when China came under the rule of Emperor Qui Shi Hang. This was in the year 221 BC. And the sole reason to erect this colossal wall was to prohibit nomads that crossed the border. It seemed to be quite a good idea. However, erecting this gigantic wall wasn’t easy. It took over 10 years, hundreds of thousands of laborers, mostly political detainees, and great discipline. It is assumed that around 180 million cubic meters of dug up earth was taken away to build the Great Wall. Such a massive structure definitely requires huge quantity  [...]

Ming dynasty Tombs are the thirteen Tombs of the Ming Empire and lies at northern Beijing at 50 Kilometres of its distance. This place is a particularly chosen site. This site was selected by the third Ming Dynasty emperor Yongle during 1402 to 1424. This emperor shifted the capital of China to the present location of Beijing from Nanjing. Several Tombs has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. These tombs are from the period of Ming and Qing dynasties. This ancient city of Beijing holds many landmarks and monuments. The Yongle Emperor has built the Imperial Palace in the year 1420 and after this he chose his burial place and made his own mausoleum. The thirteen Ming Tomb Emperor’s of Ming dynasty lies on the Tianshou Mountain from the southern slope. The thirteen Ming  [...]

Dunhuang, a city found by Emperor Wudi of the Han family during 111 BC on the old silk road in Gansu region in north west China. The meaning of ‘Dunhuang’ is to flourish and prosper. This name provides some sign of the town’s importance. This place holds many things to attract the tourists. This historical city is a famous tourist city especially for the Mogao caves. Dunhuang centuries ago was considered as ‘Sha Zhou’ which means beautiful desert oasis and was the centre of the eastern silk routes during the ancient times. Mogao Caves is a good example of art and culture of Dunhuang. It is a nine-storey tower. China’s western cities are well-known for the sandstorms especially the desert areas. So the tourists who want to visit this place should guard themselves with hats,  [...]

Potala’s Palace the fortress on the Hill top. The Potala Palace endures to be the symbol of Tibet’s and China’s legacy of history, art, culture and its religion. It prevailed from being a palace, then a monastery, a prison of one time to eternity of being the state museum. The Potala Palace, on the roof of the Jokhang, is Tibet's largest building and one of the most spectacular structures in the world. The Potala Palace has been converted into the state museum by the Chinese government after the invasion in1959. Before that it was the winter house for the Tibet’s Dalai Lama. Recently it got declared as one of the New Seven Wonders of the world by the television show Good Morning America and Newspaper USA Today. Also a popular Tourist attraction it’s pronounced and  [...]

Jokhang Temple is commonly known as the "House of the Lord". The temple is situated in Lhasa. It is stated as one of the most sacred sites in Tibet. A huge number of people following Tibetan Buddhism as well as national and international tourists are attracted to the temple. Every year annually a Great Prayer festival is been hosted in the temple attracting crowds of prostrating Tibetan pilgrims and curious foreign tourists every year. Panchen Llamas and Dalai Lama’s commencement ceremony also take place in the Temple. Location The temple has four floors. The area covered by the temple is around 25,000 sq. meters. The temple is located in the center of Lhasa city. The temple shows influence of India, China and Nepal. History King Songsten Gampo founded the temple in AD 647. The king  [...]