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A UNESCO World Heritage site. The first Buddhist temple in China was built here in SiChuan province during the 1st century A.D. in the beautiful surroundings of the Mount Emei and in view of its peak. Over the centuries, the addition of other temples turned the area into one of Buddhism's holiest. The most remarkable - the Giant Buddha at LeShan - was carved out of a hillside in the 8th century and looks down on the confluence of three rivers. At 71 meters in height, it is the largest Buddha in the world.

SanQing Shan, 三清山, is a renowned Taoist sacred site located 25 miles (40 km) north of YuShan County in JiangXi Province. With outstanding natural scenery, plants and wildlife, the park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that in all covers 230 square kilometers. SanQing means the "Three Pure Ones" in Chinese as Mount SanQing is composed of three main summits: YuJing, YuShui, and YuHua, representing the Taoist trinity. YuJing (rising 1820 meters above sea level) is the highest. 三峰峻拔、如三清列坐其巅

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Some highlights from the annual spectacular. Performers showcase Xinjiang's splendid musical culture ... Reunion (awesome music and dance) ... Celebration ... Preparing for the Year of the Dragon (animation) ... The poetic dance, "The Painting Journey – The Legend of a Panorama of Mountains and Rivers", highlights the aesthetics of traditional Chinese painting ... Beautiful patterns ... The magic of tea ... Hanfu show, 'Ni Chang' ... Martial arts dance ... Hanfu dance ... A special performance with the traditional Chinese instruments of the Sanxian and the Doumbek, as well as the Flamenco guitar - the sound of the dessert ... Sending good wishes ... More to come ...