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Walking in Taoist and Buddhist Spirit |
| White Cloud Temple and Temple of Heavenly Peace, though both are not well known touristic venues, each has a unique history and exceptional characteristics. They are the must-see places you cannot afford to miss around this area. |
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Author: David Cheng |
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Posted Date: Mar 15, 2008 |
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Wonders of Ancient Beijing |
| Xuanwu district, a renowned business district since ancient times, offers some of the most admirable sightseeing spots in Beijing: Baoguo Si (Compensate the Country Temple), a monastery hosting a 400-year-old antique bazaar; Niujie Mosque, the oldest and biggest mosque in town; and the 1300 year-old Fayuan Temple (Temple of the Origin of Dharma) where you may be allowed to participate in daily scripture chanting. |
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Author: David Cheng |
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Posted Date: Mar 23, 2008 |
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Confucius - The Symbol of a Nation's Soul |
| Five hundred years ago, Confucius Temple was, as scholars saw it at the time, the nation's educational and cultural hub. |
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Author: David Cheng |
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Posted Date: Mar 23, 2008 |
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Old Summer Palace: Glory and Ruin |
| The story of the Old Summer Palace is both the story of a miracle, and that of a tragedy for all mankind. |
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Author: David Cheng |
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Posted Date: Mar 23, 2008 |
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Wonders of Beijing "Xiao Chi" |
| People in the city always say that Beijing Xiao chi is a bit like a touchstone, an easy way to test whether one is a real Beijinger. It is kind like goose liver to French, or spaghetti to Italian. It is a food made with unique local flavors, part of the old Beijing culture. Neither of us being native Beijingers, we eagerly wished to be "tested". |
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Author: David Cheng |
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Posted Date: Apr 29, 2008 |
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