Being in Fairyland Penglai

Having long been known as a fairyland, Penglai in Shandong Province which close to Yantai is one of the three supernatural mountains. Penglai Pavilion is a famous tower in Penglai, Shandong. It is noted as one of the Four Great Towers of China, also the landing place of the Eight Immortals and famous for its occasional mirages which frequently […]

Having long been known as a fairyland, Penglai in Shandong Province which close to Yantai is one of the three supernatural mountains. Penglai Pavilion is a famous tower in Penglai, Shandong. It is noted as one of the Four Great Towers of China, also the landing place of the Eight Immortals and famous for its occasional mirages which frequently occurring in Summer. The dividing line between theYellow Sea and Bohai Sea is also marked and clearly visible from the area.

The Eight Immortals are said to live on a group of five islands in the Bohai Sea, which includes Penglai Mountain-Island. Because of this connection with the immortals, the Emperors Qin Shi Huang and Han Wu Di both came to Penglai looking for an elixir of immortality. Therefore, you can tell what a attractive place Penglai is.
 
What’s more, The Pavilion is a very good place to witness a magical mirage because it often occurs here, and it is also a good place to appreciate the magnificent scene of the sun rising in the morning. When you enjoy the intoxicating scene at the beach, it’s recommended to taste some fresh local seafoods.

If you wanna see the gorgerous scenery which impress the Eight Immortals with your own eyes, just take a trip to Penglai, for new experiences, Penglai will never disappoint you！

West Lake: Charming as before

If you are tired of the hustle and bustle city of Shanghai, it’s a good choice to come to Hangzhou, especially the West Lake (Xi Hu) where lies the inspiration of many Chinese Painting and Poems. The cool breeze, the withering willows and the little pavilions standing far away in the mountains, makes it a […]

If you are tired of the hustle and bustle city of Shanghai, it’s a good choice to come to Hangzhou, especially the West Lake (Xi Hu) where lies the inspiration of many Chinese Painting and Poems. The cool breeze, the withering willows and the little pavilions standing far away in the mountains, makes it a harmonious scene. No wonder ancient Chinese Poets compare the West Lake with Xishi, one of the four famous beauties in Chinese history.
If you walk around the lake in the morning, you admire Spring Dawn at Su Causeway and get a glimpse of the thoughts of the litterateur and poet Su Dongpo of the Song Dynasty. Then you can relax yourself at the Flower Harbor and enjoy yourself while watching the colorful goldfish swimming playfully between flowers in the water. Late in the afternoon there is the Sunset Glow at Leifeng Pagoda waiting for you. The Leifeng Pagoda is closely related to an ancient Chinese love story. During the night at Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, you can see 33 moons. Amazing huh, see it for yourself!
Marco Polo once said “Hangzhou is the most beautiful and elegant city in the world.” That was the 15^th century comment…..and Hangzhou still beholds its charm. It’s now more beautiful than ever before!

Introduction of HangZhou

Capital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou is a tourist city well known at home and abroad. It lieson the lower reaches of the Qiantang River and is the southern end of the l,794-kllometre-long Grand Canal (Beijing- Hangzhou Canal). With an area of 16,596 square kilometers inhabited by a population of 6.08 million, it embraces six urban […]

Capital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou is a tourist city well known at home and abroad. It lieson the lower reaches of the Qiantang River and is the southern end of the l,794-kllometre-long Grand Canal (Beijing- Hangzhou Canal). With an area of 16,596 square kilometers inhabited by a population of 6.08 million, it embraces six urban districts and seven suburban counties, namely, Yuhang, Xiaoshan, Fuyang, Tonglu, Lin’an, Jiande and Chun’an.
West Lake
Lying on the west edge of Hangzhou city, West Lake is the symbol of Hangzhou as well as one of the most beautiful sights in China. Early in the Song dynasty, the famous poet Su Shi compared the lake to Xizi, a Chinese Cleopatra: “Ripping water shimmering on sunny day; Misty mountains wonder in the rain; Plain or gaily decked out like Xizi; the West Lake is always alluring”. So the Lake is also known as Xizi Lake. With an area of 6 sq. km. and a circumference of 15km (9 miles), West Lake, surround in three sides by rolling wooded hills, has captivated countless visitors for centuries. The beauty of the West Lake lies in a lingering charm that survives the change of seasons in a year, of hours in a day, and of different weathers.
Lingyin Temple
Located at the foot of the Lingyin Hill northwest of the city, Temple of Inspired Seclusion (Lingyin Temple) was built in the Eastern Jin dynasty (317-420). The 33.6-metre-high main hall (Sakyamuni Hall) is a masterpiece of ancient buildings with one story and doubled eaves. The two nine-storied octagonal pagodas in front of the main hall and the two stone towers containing the Buddhist sutras in front of the Lokapala Hall were all built in the Five dynasties (907-960). In the caves on the Feilai Hill, there are some 300 Buddhist stone carvings dating back to the Five dynasties, the Song dynasty (960-1279) and the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368). The elegant stone carvings are of high artistic value.