Have Chinese traditional wedding on boats
>>News & cultrue, Posted by: linda
Have Chinese traditional wedding on boats
Wedding boats cruise on a river in Fengjing Town in Shanghai Municipality, east China, Sept. 28, 2007. Twenty couples wearing ancient Chinese costumes attended a wedding in the Chinese traditional style held on 10 boats in the town Friday.
Light and shadow
>>News & cultrue, Posted by: nicole
A member of the audience is silhouetted against beams of light while taking part in "Binary Space", an experimental light and sound show, in Valparaiso city, about 75 miles (120km) northwest of Santiago, Sept. 27, 2007...
Spring/Summer 2008 women collection in Milan
>>Fashion & Jewelry, Posted by: nicole
A model wears a creation as part of Emporio Armani Spring/Summer 2008 women's collection during fashion week in Milan Sept. 26, 2007.
(Source: xinhuanet.com)
The Pools of Immortals
>>Tourism & food, Posted by: linda
The Pools of Immortals
The Pools of Immortals (Shenxian Chi, also known as Goddess Lake or Fairy Pools), where a fairy bathes, is a tranquil and pure universe, permeated with charming folklore, deep feelings, mystery and sanctity. It is as a glittering and crystal clear pearl mounted on the Jiuzhaigou (Nine Dragon Valley) tour ring.
The scenic spot of Goddess Lake is located in Dalu Village, Jiuzhaigou County. With an altitude of over 2000m above sea level, it is 60 km from Jiuzhai Paradise.
It is a mini version of Huanglong. Not as popular as Jiuzhaigou or Huanglong and therefore less crowded.
Steep cliffs surround the area, forest trees cluster together, ravines quietly wind around, and mist swirls up. Five colours appear in perfect pools; all of this perfectly and elegantly designed, as if it were a naturally sculpted work of art. Terraced fields sprinkle down before your eyes. In the sunshine you see a myriad of colours, a myriad of silver and gold, a waterfall over the side of cliff, colourful lotus flowers. Two dragon pools, Green Dragon Sea and Spirit Frog Sea scenic spots are covered with perfectly protected mountain forests, and the Giant Panda represents the valuable and rare animals that live here.
Beijing National Stadium(Bird's Nest/Olympic Stadium)
>>News & cultrue, Posted by: nicole
Venue: National Stadium;
Location: Olympic Green;
Total land surface (10,000 sq. m.): 25.8;
Seats: 91,000;
Functions during the Games: Athletics, Football;
Post-Games use: The Stadium is to stage sports events at national and international levels, as well as cultural and entertaining activities;
Groundbreaking date: Dec. 2003;
Designer: Herzog & DeMeuron (Swiss) and China Architecture Design Institute;
Status quo: Groundwork has been finished. Following work is underway.
