If you want to get off the beaten track, make a 5km detour south to Ralung Monastery from the road between Nangartse and Gyantse. Located in the Tsang region of western Tibet Tibet Travel, south of the Karo La (pass), Ralung is the traditional seat of the Drukpa order of Tibetan Buddhism. It was founded in 1180 by Tsangpa Gyare who was the First Gyalwang Drukpa, a disciple of Drogon Pakmodrupa, and the founder of the Drukpa order.
Ralung is one of the most sacred places in Tibet, for it is here that the great Dugpa school of red-hat monks originated, a school still influential with numerous adherents in Southern, Northern, and Eastern Tibet, and in Bhutan, which latter country is, in fact, called Dugpa owing to the preponderance of this sect. The Ralung-til, the head monastery of the Dugpa, is to the south-east of this village. This monastery owes its name to the fact that it is surrounded by mountains as the heart (mt'il) of a lotus is by the corolla.
The monastery is located in present-day Gyantse county several kilometers south of the road connecting Nakartse and Lungmar, immediately north of the Gasa district of Bhutan. In previous times, trade could be conducted across the Yak La pass across the high Himalayas, extending the influence of Ralung to the south.
The monastery affordable China travel packages is surrounded by the towering peaks and glacier fields of Gyetong Soksum (6,244m), Jangzang Lhamo (6,324m) and Nojin Gangzang (7,191m). From the beginning the location was recognized as especially auspicious. The eight auspicious symbols adorned the surrounding:
The mountain in front of the monastery appeared in the form of a white conch turning clock-wise; the peak of Rala pass appeared like a precious open parasol; the peak behind Pokya appeared like a brimming vase; the Tsenchu peak appeared like a victory banner hoisted high; the Yangon hill appeared like a pair of golden fish; the ground at Gormo appeared like a golden wheel; the hill in the direction of Penthang appeared like an open lotus stem with the twin streams appearing like two birds facing each other; and Gyamo meadow appeared like an auspicious knot.
The founder of Bhutan, the first Shabdrung, Ngawang Namgyel, was the 18th Abbott of Ralung monastery China travel service. In 1616 he fled Tibet when his recognition as the reincarnation of renowned scholar Pema Karpo was challenged by the governor of Tsang province. Ngawang Namgyel proved to be a worthy incarnation of Pema Karpo, as he unified the warring valleys of Bhutan, fending off attacks from Tibet, forming a national identity, and establishing a Drukpa dual system of government that continues to this day in modified form as the Royal Government of Bhutan.
Other names for Ralung monastery include Shedrub Chokhar Ling Gompa (the original name), Druk Ralung, and Ralung Gompa.
Perhaps the only building of its type still standing in Tibet Tibet tour, this ruined multistory family mansion is a minor site. You might find it worth a visit if you have your own transport.
Located in the Dranang village of the Dranang County, the Namseling Manor was built during the reign of the Phakdru regime. The main building of the complex has seven storeys with a particular luxury. Apart from the main building, the manor has some other side buildings such as flat houses, stables and mills, dye houses, handicrafts and weaving workshops, pillbox and a prison. It is also a precious remain for studies on slave system in old Tibet. It is an old aristocratic manor relatively preserved today as an important spectacle in the Yarlung scenic area.
There are a few murals left, but the ruins are unstable in places so you should take care when exploring. The building affordable China travel packages is 3km south of the main highway near kilometer marker 161.
Admission fee: Y50 per person
Buchu Monastery
Some 28km south of Bayi is the small but ancient Gelugpa monastery of Buchu (Bujiu Si). The original dates from the 7th century, when it was built at the command of King Songtsen Gampo as one of the demoness-subduing temples; it pins the demoness’ right elbow. The monastery is recognisable by its striking golden roof.
The entrance to the main chapel is flanked by unusual murals of several protector gods, including the Kongpo deity Kongtsun Demo (in the far right on horseback, next to the wheel of life China travel service). The main hall has statues of the standing form of Guru Rinpoche (right) and a large Jampa (Maitreya), and there are two small statues of the protectors Dorje Lekpa and Kongtsun Demo in the left corner.
The inner sanctum houses Holidays in China statues of Chenresig (Avalokiteshvara), with Songtsen Gampo in the left corner. Behind these is the trinity of Guru Rinpoche, the Indian translator Shantarakshita and King Trisong Detsen. Upstairs is a cheesy, modern 3-D mandala, which depicts the sacred mountains of Namche Barwa, Kailash, Tsari and Kawa Karpo on each corner. A lovely kora path surrounds the timeless monastery.
Chao Lake City was called southern nest. It is located in the center of Anhui and surrounded by the five freshwater lakes nearby the Yangtze River Yangtze River tour . Chao Lake City is in the central region of Anhui called "Golden Triangle". The city governs Lujiang County, Wuwei County, He County, Hanshan County and Juchao District. The whole city is a 9423 square kilometer territory
Zhongmiao Temple
The Zhongmiao Temple is located on a big rock in northern Chao Lake (famous attraction in Anhui for last minute China travel deals). The rock looks like a phoenix with cinnabar colour and it is called "Phoenix Platform". The Zhongmiao Temple was built in the end of the Han Dynasty and has a 1700 year history. It was a Taoist Temple and changed to be a Buddhist temple. Many visitors came to this temple in history and it is well known as "Jiuhua in the south and the Zhongmiao Temple in the north". The three courtyards in the temple is Hui architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The current Zhongmiao Temple had been renovated several times since 1986.
Luoshi Park
The poet, Liu Yuxi, wrote the famous poem "Luoshi Ming" when he was an officer of He Prefecture (in modern Chao Lake). The content of Luoshi Ming is "A mountain does not need to be tall to be famous. It will be famous if there is a deity in the mountain. A river does not need to be deep to be spiritual. It will be famous if there is dragon in the river".
Luoshi Park (an optional destination for your China Holidays) covers a land area of 50 acres and water area of over 10 acres. The front door is arch style. There is a "Half-moon pond" built in the Ming Dynasty and the "Linliu Pavilion" on the east of the pond built in the Qing Dynasty.
Laoshan Island
Laoshan Island is about 100 hectares and it is the biggest island within the Chao Lake. It is called "Oasis on the Lake" because of the lush forests.
Laoshan Island has great landscapes. There is a natural harbor in the south and it was call "Nantang" formerly. The harbor was built by the generals Yu Tonghai and Liao Yongan with their navies in the Yuan Dynasty. The Shengfei Temple on the mountainside was built with squared stones in 1630. It is 51 meters high with octagonal shape and seven floors with 135 steps. There are 802 brick Buddha and 25 stone tablets in the pagoda.
Taihu Mountain
Although the name of Taihu Mountain contains the meaning of a lake, there is no lake nearby the mountain. Taihu Mountain Park covers an area of 1800 hectares and it is the first green barrier among Hufei City and Jiuhua Mountain and Huang Mountain (you can consider these places after Shanghai tours). Taihu Mountain is known as "Small Jiuhua". Inside the park, there are many ancient temples, Taihu Mountain Deer Park - which is the biggest deer park in East China - and beautiful holiday cottages in Moon Bay.
It is the symbol of this ancient military town China travel deals in the southeast border and an emblem of Jianshui, a historic and cultural city.
The Chaoyang Tower was built as the town's east gate tower (The Yinghui Gate). The huge three-story structure occupies an area of 414 square meters and has a height of 24.5 meters. It is composed of 48 big wooden pillars and numerous cross-beams, covered with triple roofs. Through 600 year's disasters, the Chaoyang Gateway Arch is the only extant tower. Today, the Chaoyang Gateway Arch is a public cultural center of Jianshui County.
The Chaoyang Tower is located in the east end of Jiangzhong Road in Jianshui China travel service. It was the east gate tower of Jianshui Town. During the Yuanhe reign of the Tang Dynasty, an earth town was built here. In the 20th year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty, it was changed into a brick town.
In the 22nd year of the Hongwu reign (A.D.1389), the Chaoyang Tower was built. The tower has the gable and hip roof with three eaves. It's 24.45 meters high, 26.8 meters wide and 12.31 meters deep. According to the record in the book named The Record of Jianshui Prefecture, the east gate tower is 100 Chi high. It towers up to the sky. People overlook the town from it. Masses of houses distribute in the town. The landscape is very beautiful. The sun rises from the east.
The whole town is bathed in sunlight. Watched in the distance, the tower is like the Huanghe Tower Public China Holidays and the Yueyang Tower. A huge stele saying "Xiong Zhen Dong Nan" was hung in the east of the tower. It was written by Tu Rizhuo, a calligrapher of the Qing Dynasty. Another stele was hung in the west of the tower. It said "Fei Xia Liu Yun". The four words was the copy of the work of Zhangxu. The brushwork was rugged and powerful. There is an extant large bell in the tower. It's 2 meters high. It weights three to four tons. People can hear the bell in the distance.
Yunnan Jingpo Park is located at Guangshan Village, Zhangfeng Town affordable China travel packages, which is 2 kilometers east of new seat of Longchuan County and just beside the Ruili-Zhangfeng road.
All the villagers are Jingpos and their houses are all built in the traditional architectural style of Jingpo ethnic group. There are age-old thatched cottage and bamboo houses with short stilt, and wood-and-tile houses with Jingpo characteristics. These houses are scattered as usual. Bajiao banana tree, Mango Tree, jackfruit tree, grapefruit and all kinds of flowering tree enclosed their courtyards. The folk customs are still basically kept in the village.
A folk singing and dancing team China travel service is organized to conduct on-the-spot performances for visitors from all sides. The main scenic spots in the village include village gate, tiny temple housing the village god, Munao Zongge (mass dance) ground, small-scale dance ground, lover’s woods, etc.. There are also some shops for making and selling handicrafts, dining hall which hosts “green leave feast” accompanied with singing and dance, and other affiliated facilities. It is a good place for relaxation and entertainment.
Yunnan Jingpo Park is a wonderful place for visitors to taste green-leave feast, watch Jingpo singing and dance, experience Jingpo-style wedding ceremony China Holidays, and attend folk sports and campfire party. Only by being a Jingpo, tasting Jingpo food, performing Munao Zongge dance for one day can visitors experience the genuine Jingpo customs and cultures.
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Baijin may take a few grains of food cans, buckets back, water tanks, cooking pot; small, such as Cha Guan, Su Youcha pots, Erigeron, incense burners, small glasses. The ceramics also supporting a variety of products, such as appliances, boil wine, fermentation tank, Zengziyan soil, the pot of cold water, leakage pot, the funnel, altar wine, glasses; water series. Nu produced pottery, tools extremely simple, Yuanshi last minute China travel deals alone a smooth one and Bamboo. Production, the Tao mud in the top left hand of stone, in accordance with their own idea of shape.
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Since the 5th Dalai Lama chose the site through divination in 1679, the monastery has grown into the most important community of its kind in Yunnan affordable China travel packages. Naturally, throughout its history spanning 325 years there have been ups and downs – the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), for instance, saw the lamasery almost completely destroyed – but the strong faith of the people of Shangri-La has always prevailed, and today Songzanlin once again houses more than 700 monks and lamas.
Built in the style of Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet Tibet Tours, the magnificent monastery complex resides on top of a hill and consists of the two Zhacang and Jikang lamaseries – which take on the form of five-story Tibetan watchtowers – five gates, numerous sub-lamaseries and hundreds of rooms for the monks. Walking up the 146 steps that lead to the main prayer hall is a tiring exercise at 3,300 meters above sea level, but it allows you to trace mentally the pilgrimage route that generations of devout Buddhists living on the plateau take on their knees and foreheads every year.
On the way, you’ll come across study rooms where young monks who typically enter the monk hood at the age of 5 are trained in the scriptures and foundations of monastic life. The range of subjects that these boys have to cover is wide, from Tibetan language, grammar and literature to sutra chanting and prayers. Time will be spent on the Buddhist canons, yet crafts, astrology and medicine are also on the curriculum. In addition, the boys retreat for hours each day to reflect and meditate on the meaning and implications of Buddhist philosophy. Having a conversation with a young lama is indeed an interesting experience, if you are fortunate enough to speak Mandarin or Tibetan.
The main scripture hall in the center of the compound is the highlight of any visit, especially during prayer time in the morning or during auspicious festivals when devotees come from all over the province to take part in the festivities. The hall itself can accommodate some 1,600 lamas sitting in meditation or chanting Buddhist scriptures and features 108 imposing pillars. As Songzanlin China travel service is affiliated with the Gelugpa or Yellow Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism, which is the order of both the Dalai Lama and Panchen Lama, references to the sect’s history and philosophy are found throughout the lamasery.
Amongst the monastery’s many treasures are rare Buddhist scriptures written on palm leaves, which have been used by previous Dalai and Panchen Lamas, as well as the eight famous gold-covered sculptures of Sakyamuni, the Indian prince who in the 5th century BC founded Buddhism and is popularly known as the “Sage of the Shakya Clan”. Colorful murals painted by renowned lamas show guardian deities, scenes from the Lord Buddha’s life, and the “wheel of life” that (held by the demon of impermanence) depicts the six realms of existence: heaven, demigods, humankind, hell, hungry ghosts and animals. The hub in the wheel’s center symbolizes ignorance, hatred and greed, the three poisons of life.
Incense and yak butter oil lamps set the mood for prayer and meditation in the scripture hall, while yak butter flower sculptures are displayed on several monastery altars. These sacred offerings are made for wintertime when the meadows are decked in white and real flowers are not available Public China Holidays.
Features: Sani Minority Community Area, Typical indigenent Yunnan Sani Minority.
The Sani minority people are one group of the branches of the Yi. The Sani Minority Villages China travel deals around the Stone Forest cluster many small Yi ethnic villages. These ancient ideologically isolated villages are famous for their mystical ancient traditions and beliefs. Their folk customs, together with the colorful embroidery and minority dances and the natural sceneries have become one spectacular scene in Kunming. The Stone Forest culture was illustrated by the famous and long narrative poem, Ashima, along with the colorful embroidery of the Sani people, the ancient and mysterious "Torch Festival", the cheerful songs and dances of Yi people, and the Sani minority villages.
Sani women are expert at embroidering and like to wear rainbow-colored headgear and bright-colored dresses China shopping. Every day at sunset, in the moonlight, boys and girls gather together at the village platform. While the boys play the three-stringed plucked instruments, the girls clap their hands and dance the strong-rhythmed traditional "A'Xi (Ah-shi) Dance in the Moon" with great enthusiasm and happiness.
How to get there: On the old way to the Stone Forest Scenic Area Take train No. 2638, No. K366, K2058, K394, K232 from Kunming to Stone Forest.
Tips: Every year on the 24th day of the sixth month on the lunar calendar, the Sani people celebrate the Torch Festival China Holidays . On that day, the entire Stone Forest is permeated with a celebratory atmosphere. There are traditional performances of wrestling and bull-fighting, and some other activities.
Comments: Nice place to experience the aboriginal lifestyle of local minority community.
The Nujiang River, originating from the Tanggula Mountain on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Tibet Tours, cuts thourgh the Hengduan Mountains in northwest Yunnan province. The river meanders southbound through the Gaoligong and empties eventually into the Indian Ocean east of Rangoon in Myanmar. Its entire length in China is 2, 013 kilomemres with an average width of 100 metres. Wherever it flows, people say that "You can speak to each other but it takes a day to shake hands", suggesting that people could talk across the river but to meet , they must walk a day to find a ferry crossing.
The Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture last minute China travel deals received its name from the river that flows 316 kilometres through it, cutting its way between the snowcapped Gaoligong and Biluo mountains. From a height of 1, 400 metres in the north to a low of 760 metres above sea level, the river drops an average of tow metres every two kilometres of its course. In general, the river course is 2, 000 metres lower than the mountains on both banks, creating one of he world's largest canyons that is renowned for its deep valley, towering mountains, precipitous slopes and turbulent waters. In the deep mountains flanking the valley live Lisu, Nu and Drung ethnic groups totalling 230, 000 people, with the Lisus outnumbering the other tow.
Lujiangba along its lower reaches is a good point for tourists to start. Travelling upstream from Lujiangba China Holidays, all one sees along the way are large patches of sugarcane fields; the area here is considered to be the "land of fish and rice'. Further up is Liuku , capital of Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, which, at 800 metres above sea level, guards the entrance into the Nujiang River Valley. From this point upstream, the magnificence of the valley reveals itself. The most striking mode of travel in the precipitous valley is the path chiselled out from the cliffs along the river . People say that the road along the Nujiang river is risky enough to "make monkeys cry in despair and eagles turnback". Between village are many post roads, also chiselled out from the sheer cliffs.
Bridges are an inseparable part of the Nujiang valley road Trips to China. Turbulent waters, however, mean most bridges are suspension bridges. Crossing-river cables are also popularly used.
Baisha Mural is situated in Baisha Ancient Town (commonly known as Baisha Village last minute China travel deals), which located about 10 km in the north of Lijiang Old Town. Baisha Mural is an integral part of world cultural heritage and the manifestation of Lijiang Dongba culture as well as an integral part of Lijiang tourism.
The famous "Lijiang Mural" is a great opening product of Naxi society in Ming Dynasty (1368--1644). It draws from the early Ming Dynasty to the early Qing Dynasty, which had lasted more than 300 years. During the seventeenth century, it is the prosperous heyday of Lijiang Mural, which dating back is more than five centuries. The Maharatnakuta palace mural which located in Baisha Village China shopping was announced as the fourth installment of the country key cultural relics protection units in 1996 by China State Cultural Relics Bureau.
Baisha Mural is unique and it is eclectic mix for the various religious, cultural and artistic genres. These paintings are obviously demonstrated the artists’ keen observation skills and thoughts and feelings. The religious figures on mural depicting had put into the aesthetic thought of the portrait artists Public China Holidays that showing the real social life to some extent.
Today, Baisha Mural has attracted domestic and foreign tourists to come with its distinctive style, precious historical and cultural connotation.
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