Dance of the Silk Road and Long Long Ago …

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With Time Walker ... "Shenzhen Library North is one of the first major cultural facilities of the new era built and completed in Shenzhen. It has a construction area of ​​about 72,000 square meters, 6 floors above ground and 3 floors underground. It is designed to hold 8 million books and provide 2,500 seats. Its total investment is about 1.2 billion yuan. The library is positioned as a large-scale comprehensive and intelligent library integrating document collection, national reading, social education, ideological exchange, cultural inheritance and creative creation. It not only has the functions of a public library, but also serves as the city's document adjustment library and Shenzhen's "City of Libraries" joint editing center, network data center and document allocation center. The library has many special libraries and interactive learning spaces, and has the largest underground intelligent three-dimensional library in the country, equipped with advanced facilities such as large-scale rapid sorting system, vertical track access system and electronic seeding wall system. As of July 2024, Shenzhen Library North was officially opened on December 28, 2023. After the opening, 6,000 reservations will be available in the public service area and 2,000 reservations will be available in the children's area every day. Readers can submit a reservation for admission through the Shenzhen Library WeChat official account one day in advance, and present the reservation voucher to enter the venue after arriving at the library. The specific opening hours are from Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-21:00. The housekeeping is done on Mondays. The 1F Reading Hall is open from Monday to Sunday 7:00-23:00. Legal holidays will be notified separately. Location: Located at the intersection of Tenglong Road and Zhongmei Road in Longhua District. Transportation: • Subway: Take Line 4 or Line 6 to Hongshan Station and walk to the library in a few minutes. • Bus: There are many bus lines stopping nearby, such as [specify the specific bus number and stop]. Architectural Features: The exterior adopts a unique design similar to white fish scales, creating a visually stunning effect. The interior space is spacious, with a large atrium and elegant book walls. Opening hours: Open from 9:00 to 21:00 from Tuesday to Sunday. The 1F reading room is open from 7:00 to 23:00. Collection Features: The collection is rich and covers various fields and genres. There are rare and precious books, as well as newly published books to meet different interests. Exhibition Features: Regularly hold a variety of exhibitions, including art exhibitions, historical displays and cultural exhibitions, providing a rich visual and intellectual experience. When you visit: • Remember to make an appointment in advance through the Shenzhen Library WeChat official account. • Take your time to explore each floor and enjoy the peaceful reading atmosphere."

History and Culture Tour of China Week 1-2: Beijing and Surroundings Explore Beijing's historical sites, including the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace. Hike the Great Wall of China and visit the Ming Tombs. Explore the ancient imperial city of Pingyao and the Yungang Grottoes. Week 3: Xi'an and Shaanxi Province Visit the Terracotta Army and explore the ancient city walls of Xi'an. Discover the historical sites along the Silk Road, including the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and Shaanxi History Museum. Explore the ancient cave dwellings of Yan'an. Week 4: Cultural Highlights Tour Visit the ancient water towns of Suzhou and Zhouzhuang. Explore the traditional villages of Fujian's Hakka Tulou. Discover the Confucian temples and traditional gardens of Shandong Province.

Quality of life and harmony. Don't miss it. With Radhika Desai, Michael Hudson and Mick Dunford ... YT comment : "Unlike the West, China doesn't want to beggar their neighbors. China has learned that enriching your neighborhood increases your business opportunities."

Longtan Park is located about 1.5 km east of the Temple of Heaven. Next to the west side of Longtan Park is the Beijing Amusement Park that features a ferris wheel and other rides. LongTan ('Dragon Pond') Park features the large Dragon Lake, with 'moon bridges', weeping willows, rock gardens, dragon boats, tea houses and restaurant, winding jogging track, exercise areas and play areas for children. There is also a beautifully curving pavilion with a dragon roof and pillars decorated with golden spiralled dragons. Indeed, the dragon motif is featured in many places throughout Longtan Park. This is a prime site for the Lantern Festival in Beijing when the whole park is illuminated with large colorful lanterns.

Title song of the 2015 movie Wolf Totem 汪峰 沧浪之歌（《狼图腾》主题曲） Sung by Wang Feng

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