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A day in XiTang 喜糖, ZheJiang ProvinceXiTang lies not far from ShangHai.
It is a water town that through which nine rivers flow. In the ancient part of the town, the houses sit alongside the banks of beautiful canals ...
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With Little Chinese Everywhere ...
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A hike along many sections of the Great Wall of China near BeiJing.
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北京故宫千秋亭
(Beijing Forbidden City, QianQiu Pavilion)
00:12
紫禁城
(Forbidden city)
00:19
甘肃嘉峪关
(Gansu Jiayuguan)
00:29
中国台湾竹林山观音寺
(Guanyin Temple, Zhulin Mountain, Taiwan, China)
00:37
江苏无锡灵山大佛
(Jiangsu Wuxi Lingshan Buddha)
00:46
四川稻城白塔
(Sichuan Daocheng Baita)
00:50
山西太原蒙山大佛
(Mengshan Buddha, Taiyuan, Shanxi)
01:11
四川巴塘措普湖
(Sichuan Batang Thomp Lake)
01:20
云南泸沽湖里格半岛
(Yunnan Lihu Peninsula)
01:29
西藏羊卓雍措
(Tibet Yangzhuo)
01:37
河南王屋山
(Henan Wangwushan)
01:42
江西庐山
(Jiangxi Lushan)
01:47
江西婺源
(Jiangxi Wuyuan)
01:51
湖南张家界
(Zhangjiajie, Hunan)
01:59
四川那玛峰
(Naama Peak, Sichuan)
02:13
乌鲁木齐天格尔峰
(Urumqi Tiangle Peak)
02:22
四川雅哈垭口
(Sichuan Yaha Pass)
02:34
杭州西湖曲院风荷
(Hangzhou West Lake Quyuan Fenghe)
02:43
江西新余
(Jiangxi Xinyu)
02:47
广西桂林
(Guilin)
02:58
湖北武汉东湖
(Wuhan East Lake, Hubei)
03:03
海南三亚海上观音
(Hainan Sanya Sea Goddess of Mercy)
03:07
贵州千户苗寨
(Guizhou Qianhu Miao Village)
03:12
浙江宁波
(Ningbo, Zhejiang)
03:16
南京美龄宫
(Nanjing Meiling Palace)
03:20
上海
(Shanghai)
03:24
江苏苏州
(Suzhou, Jiangsu)
03:28
广东广州
(Guangzhou, Guangdong)
03:33
中国香港
(Hong Kong, China)
03:38
中国澳门
(Macao, China)
03:40
北京三里屯
(Beijing Sanlitun)
03:41
宁夏银川鼓楼
(Ningxia Yinchuan Drum Tower)
03:44
黑龙江哈尔滨大教堂
(Harbin Cathedral, Heilongjiang Province)
03:46
云南昆明官渡古镇
(Guandu Ancient Town, Kunming, Yunnan)
03:48
广东广州中山纪念堂
(Zhongshan Memorial Hall, Guangzhou, Guangdong)
03:51
天津小白楼
(Tianjin Xiaobai Building)
03:53
湖北襄阳唐城
(Tangyang City, Hubei Province)
03:55
安徽歙县
(Yixian County, Anhui Province)
03:59
吉林长白山天池
(Jilin Changbai Mountain Tianchi)
04:04
湖南张家界武陵源
(Wulingyuan, Zhangjiajie, Hunan)
04:12
重庆潼南
(Chongqing Weinan)
04:15
北京大兴机场
(Beijing Daxing Airport)
04:17
青海昆仑眼
(Qinghai Kunlun Eye)
04:19
南海三沙蓝洞
(Nansha Sansha Blue Cave)
04:21
上海陆家嘴环路
(Shanghai Lujiazui Ring Road)
04:23
陕西西安钟楼
(Xi'an Bell Tower, Shaanxi)
04:25
重庆洪崖洞
(Chongqing Hongyadong)
04:27
山西临汾华门
(Linyi Huamen, Shanxi)
04:30
陕西雨岔大陕谷
(Shaanxi Rainy Dashan Valley)
04:32
新疆开都河
(Kaidu River, Xinjiang)
04:34
新疆伊犁新源
(Xinjiang Yili Xinyuan)
04:36
云南文山普者黑
(Yunnan Wenshan Puzhehei)
04:39
新疆昌吉江布拉克
(Xinjiang Changji River Braque)
04:41
浙江台州大陈岛荧光海
(Fluorescent Sea, Dachen Island, Taizhou, Zhejiang)
04:43
新疆禾木
(Xinjiang Hemu)
04:46
安徽黄山
(Anhui Huangshan)
04:48
安徽休宁县
(Xiuning County, Anhui Province)
04:49
江西武功山
(Jiangxi Wugong Mountain)
04:50
福建厦门
(Fujian Xiamen)
04:51
福建土楼
(Fujian Tulou)
04:52
甘肃七彩丹霞
(Gansu colorful Danxia)
04:53
甘肃敦煌月牙泉
(Gansu Dunhuang Crescent Spring)
04:54
贵州黄果树瀑布
(Guizhou Huangguoshu Waterfall)
04:55
贵州贵阳
(Guiyang, Guizhou)
04:56
贵州FAST天眼望远镜
(Guizhou FAST sky telescope)
04:58
广东汕尾凤山妈祖像
(Guangdong Shanwei Fengshan Mazu statue)
04:59
广东惠州汉月湾
(Huizhou Hanyue Bay, Guangdong)
05:00
广东南沙大桥
(Guangdong Nansha Bridge)
05:01
广东广州中轴线
(Guangdong Guangzhou Central axis)
05:02
广东深圳华润总部
(Guangdong Shenzhen China Resources Headquarters)
05:03
广东深圳机场
(Guangdong Shenzhen Airport)
05:04
湖北武汉长江
(Wuhan Yangtze River, Hubei)
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湖北武汉黄鹤楼
(Yellow Crane Tower, Wuhan, Hubei)
05:06
湖北武汉东湖樱园
(Wuhan East Lake Sakura Garden, Hubei)
05:07
湖北长阳天柱山
(Tianzhu Mountain, Changyang, Hubei)
05:08
湖北荆州古城
(Ancient city of Jingzhou, Hubei)
05:10
宁夏中华黄河楼
(Ningxia Zhonghua Yellow River Building)
05:11
河南老君山
(Laojun Mountain, Henan)
05:12
河南龙门石窟
(Longmen Grottoes, Henan)
05:13
黑龙江哈尔滨冰雪大世界
(Harbin Ice and Snow World in Heilongjiang Province)
05:14
黑龙江大庆芍药花海
(Heilongjiang Daqing peony flower sea)
05:15
湖南长沙大剧院
(Hunan Changsha Grand Theatre)
05:16
湖南凤凰古镇
(Fenghuang Ancient Town, Hunan)
05:17
吉林集安
(Jilin Ji'an)
05:18
辽宁沈阳
(Shenyang, Liaoning)
05:20
辽宁大连星海湾大桥
(Dalian Xinghai Bay Bridge, Liaoning)
05:21
辽宁大连长兴岛
(Changxing Island, Dalian, Liaoning)
05:22
江苏扬州瘦西湖
(Slender West Lake, Yangzhou, Jiangsu)
05:23
江苏苏州十里斜塘
(Suzhou Shili Liantang)
05:24
江苏南京灵谷寺萤火虫
(Fireflies in Linggu Temple, Nanjing, Jiangsu)
05:25
江苏南京平流雾
(Nanjing Nanjing River)
05:26
广西柳州
(Liuzhou, Guangxi)
05:27
广西桂林相公山
(Xianggong Mountain, Guilin, Guangxi)
05:28
广西德天瀑布
(Guangxi Detian Waterfall)
05:29
广西百色福禄河
(Guangxi Baise Fulu River)
05:30
青海格尔木河
(Qinghai Golmud River)
05:32
青海俄博梁
(Qinghai Russian Boliang)
05:33
青海哈拉湖
(Qinghai Lake Hala)
05:34
青海湖
(Qinghai Lake)
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Sung by Alu Azhou and the Mountain Wind Group 阿鲁阿卓, 山风组合 生如夏花.
Inspired by Stray Birds by famous Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore, 1916 (生如夏花之绚烂，死如秋叶之静美 --飞鸟集, 泰戈尔, 1916). Lyrics and Music by PU Shu (朴树).
"In this life, we can not stay so long ..."
Plus Song of the Surging Water - title song of the 2015 movie Wolf Totem 汪峰 沧浪之歌（《狼图腾》主题曲）. Sung by Wang Feng.
Lyrics by WANG Feng (汪峰); music by Adam HUANG (HUANG Yong, 黄勇); with Alianuul (Morin Khuur solo) and NING FangLiang (violin solo).
"I am broken, but I love flying ..."
鄧紫棋 G.E.M. - 存在_我是歌手第二季 (2014年1月10日)
‘Your Collar’, a haunting, romantic song from the imperial music of the Han Dynasty ...
(Life is like a) Warm Spring with Blooming Flowers 春暖花开 (when I am with you) ...
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Bonus films ...
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Visitor Guide to the Longji Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces
Introduction
The Longji Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces, Longsheng County, Guangxi Province, are one of the most breathtaking agricultural landscapes in the world. These terraces, which resemble a dragon’s scales, were first built during the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368) and have been maintained by the local Zhuang and Yao communities for centuries. The terraces are a testament to human ingenuity and harmony with nature.
Best Time to Visit
The Longji Rice Terraces are stunning year-round, but the best times to visit are:
Spring (April–May): The terraces are filled with water, creating a mirror-like effect that reflects the sky and surrounding mountains.
Summer (June–August): The rice paddies are lush and green, offering a vibrant landscape.
Autumn (September–October): The rice turns golden, creating a warm, picturesque scene.
Winter (November–February): The terraces are sometimes covered in snow, offering a serene and unique view.
How to Get There
The Longji Rice Terraces are approximately 100 kilometers from Guilin. Here’s how to reach them:
By Bus: Take a bus from Guilin Bus Station to Longsheng (about 2 hours). From Longsheng, transfer to a local bus or taxi to the terraces (another 1 hour).
By Private Car: Hiring a private car or taxi from Guilin is a convenient option and takes about 2.5 hours.
By Tour: Many tour operators in Guilin offer day trips to the terraces, including transportation and guided tours.
Main Attractions
1. Ping’an Terraces
The Ping’an Terraces are the most accessible and popular section of the Longji Rice Terraces. Highlights include:
Seven Stars with Moon: A cluster of seven small rice paddies surrounding a larger one, resembling stars and the moon.
Nine Dragons and Five Tigers: A scenic spot where the terraces resemble dragons and tigers.
2. Jinkeng Terraces
The Jinkeng Terraces are less crowded and offer stunning views. Key spots include:
Golden Buddha Peak: The highest point in the area, offering panoramic views of the terraces.
Yao Minority Villages: Visit the traditional villages of the Yao people, known for their long hair customs.
Activities
Hiking: Explore the terraces on foot via well-marked trails. Popular routes include Ping’an to Jinkeng and vice versa.
Photography: Capture the stunning landscapes, especially during sunrise and sunset.
Cultural Experiences: Visit local villages to learn about the Zhuang and Yao cultures, including traditional dances and handicrafts.
Tips for Visitors
Wear Comfortable Shoes: The terrain is hilly and uneven, so sturdy footwear is essential.
Bring Layers: The weather can change quickly, especially at higher elevations.
Stay Hydrated: Carry water, especially if you plan to hike.
Respect Local Customs: Be mindful of the local cultures and traditions.
Cash is King: Many local vendors and small businesses do not accept credit cards.
Where to Stay
There are several accommodation options near the terraces, ranging from guesthouses to boutique hotels. Popular choices include:
Ping’an Village: Offers a range of guesthouses with stunning terrace views.
Dazhai Village: Known for its Yao culture and cozy lodgings.
Conclusion
The Longji Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces are a must-visit destination for nature lovers, photographers, and cultural enthusiasts. Whether you’re hiking through the terraces, learning about local traditions, or simply soaking in the breathtaking views, this UNESCO World Heritage Site promises an unforgettable experience.
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