Month: January 2013
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The Longmen Grottoes
The Longmen Grottoes is located in the south of Luoyang City. Longmen Grottoes, Yungang Caves and Mogao Caves are regarded as the three most famous treasure houses of stone inscriptions […]
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The White Horse Temple
The White Horse Temple (Baima Si) in Luoyang, Henan Province, was the first Buddhist temple in China, established by Emperor Mingdi in the year 68 AD. It is also renowned […]
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The Drum Tower, Xian
The Drum Tower of Xi’an is located in the heart of Xi’an in Shaanxi province of China, along with the Bell Tower it is a symbol of the city. It […]
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The Shaanxi Provincial History Museum
The Shaanxi Provincial History Museum, is located one kilometers northwest of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. It is a magnificent architectural complex in the Tang Dynasty style. It covers an […]
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The Great Mosque, Xian
The Great Mosque, located in the center of the city, is the largest and one of the most important Islamic places of worship in China. The Great Mosque was established […]
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Xian Ancient City Wall
The ancient City Wall in Xian is the best preserved, oldest and largest ancient city defense system in China. Xian was the capital of thirteen different Chinese dynasties, so the […]
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The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda a famous Buddhist pagoda in ancient Xian City. It is situated in Da Ci’en Temple in a southern suburb of Xian. The Temple was built […]
