China Tour

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Hye.. This week I want to bring all of you and your mood to China...

My name is Nurul Fatiha binti Abu Hassan..From Kedah, Malaysia. I act as your guide knowledge about heritage and culture in China, the historical country in the world..Buckle your seat belt..In just 5 second we will be arrived in China..Hope all the passengers are ready to landing.....

Safely arrived in China..hehe.

Why China?? Because there are many historical and cultural values. Many people do not know about the ins and outs of heritage and culture here. However, I am writing this week was more highlighted the Chinese culture. Let us browse through one by one famous cultural in their community who still brought until date. In fact, it is still practiced among the Chinese population in our country, Malaysia..lets us go..

THE TERRACOTTA ARMY

The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Work is ongoing at this site, which is around 1.5 kilometers east of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum in Lintong, Xian, and Shaanxi Province. It is a sight not to be missed by any visitor to China, the historical cities in the world.

Upon ascending the throne at the age of 13 (in 246 BC), Qin Shi Huang, later the first Emperor of all China, had begun to work for his mausoleum. It took 11 years to finish.  A group of peasants uncovered some pottery while digging for a well nearby the royal tomb in 1974. It caught the attention of archaeologists immediately. They came to Xian in droves to study and to extend the digs. They had established beyond doubt that these artifacts were associated with the Qin Dynasty (211-206 BC).

Life size terracotta figures of warriors and horses arranged in battle formations are the star features at the museum. They are replicas of what the imperial guard should look like in those days of pomp and vigour. Since Oct. 1st, 2010 the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses and the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum have been combined into one large attraction area includes three other small sites opened in 2011. Besides, 30 free shuttle buses have been available for visitors' convenience to travel between the Lishan Garden and the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses from then on. The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses is a sensational archaeological find of all times. It was listed by UNESCO in 1987 as one of the world cultural heritages.
  

HISTORIC ENSEMBLE OF THE POTALA PALACE, LHASA

The Potala Palace, winter palace of the Dalai Lama since the 7th century, symbolizes Tibetan Buddhism and its central role in the traditional administration of Tibet. The complex, comprising the White and Red Palaces with their ancillary buildings, is built on Red Mountain in the centre of Lhasa Valley, at an altitude of 3,700m. Also founded in the 7th century, the Jokhang Temple Monastery is an exceptional Buddhist religious complex. Norbulingka, the Dalai Lama's former summer palace, constructed in the 18th century, is a masterpiece of Tibetan art. The beauty and originality of the architecture of these three sites, their rich ornamentation and harmonious integration in a striking landscape, add to their historic and religious interest.

         

  

The three components of the Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, the Potala Palace, Norbulingka and the Jokhang Temple are all State Priority Protected Sites, and protected by the Law on the Protection of Cultural Relies of the People's Republic of China. The Potala Palace was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1994, the Jokhang Temple in 2000 as an extension to the property, and Norbulingka in 2001 as a further extension to the property.  A World Heritage Steering Committee has been established in Lhasa. The conservation and management plans for the three component parts of the World Heritage property have been formulated and will be submitted and put into force as soon as possible.

MOGAO CAVE

Situated at a strategic point along the Silk Route, at the crossroads of trade as well as religious, cultural and intellectual influences, the 492 cells and cave sanctuaries in Mogao are famous for their statues and wall paintings, spanning 1,000 years of Buddhist art

Carved into the cliffs above the Dachuan River, the Mogao Caves south-east of the Dunhuang oasis, Gansu Province, comprise the largest, most richly endowed, and longest used treasure house of Buddhist art in the world. Cave 302 of the Sui dynasty contains one of the oldest and most vivid scenes of cultural exchanges along the Silk Road, depicting a camel pulling a cart typical of trade missions of that period. Caves 23 and 156 of the Tang dynasty show workers in the fields and a line of warriors respectively and in the Song dynasty Cave 61, the celebrated landscape of Mount Wutai is an early example of artistic Chinese cartography.

As evidence of the evolution of Buddhist art in the northwest region of China, the Mogao Caves are of unmatched historical value. These works provide an abundance of vivid materials depicting various aspects of medieval politics, economics, culture, arts, religion, ethnic relations, and daily dress in western China.

This is the 5,000 square meters of murals. 

The discovery of the Library Cave at the Mogao Caves in 1990, together with the tens of thousands of manuscripts and relics it contained, has been acclaimed as the world’s greatest discovery of ancient Oriental culture. This significant heritage provides invaluable reference for studying the complex history of ancient China and Central Asia.

The group of caves at Mogao represents a unique artistic achievement both by the organization of space into 492 caves built on five levels and by the production of more than 2,000 painted sculptures, and approximately 45,000 square meters of murals, among which are many masterpieces of Chinese art.

492 caves built on five levels. Wow...so many..Where we have to enter first?? Hehe

TEMPLE OF CONFUCIUS

The Temple of Confucius is situated in the central downtown of Qufu City. As the first Temple of Confucius in the history, it leads the other 2,000 or so Confucian temples existing in Asia. The temple is built on the site of Confucius' former residence, which features 100 magnificent buildings with the typical oriental architectural style.

Make us confuse even without enter it..But interesting..Very historical..

The Hall of Great Accomplishment, the major hall, is the highest building in the Temple as well as being one of the three largest ancient halls in China. The Hall enshrines the statue of Confucius in its center. Located in front of the Dacheng Hall, Apricot Altar is said to be where Confucius preached. There are 1,044 inscribed steles (149 BC-1949 AD) stored here which are precious historical materials for studying the politics, economy, culture and art of the feudal society. 

CLASSICAL GARDEN, SUZHOU

Let’s walk through this entrance..How beautiful and unique..

Classical Chinese garden design, which seeks to recreate natural landscapes in miniature, is nowhere better illustrated than in the nine gardens in the historic city of Suzhou. They are generally acknowledged to be masterpieces of the genre. Dating from the 11th-19th century, the gardens reflect the profound metaphysical importance of natural beauty in Chinese culture in their meticulous design.

How beautiful..hope to be here one day (daydreaming)

The classical gardens of Suzhou that have been influenced by the traditional Chinese craftsmanship and artistry first introduced by the freehand brushwork of traditional Chinese paintings, embody the refined sophistication of traditional Chinese culture. This embodiment of artistic perfection has won them a reputation as the most creative gardening masterpieces of ancient China.

Just imagine when this place in sunset..

These classical Suzhou gardens are outstanding examples of the harmonious relationship achieved between traditional Chinese residences and artfully contrived nature.  They showcase the life style, etiquette and customs of the East Yangtze Delta region during the 11th to 19th centuries.

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Thank you so much for your co-operation and showed your interested in reading this. For your information, this entire place is under (UNESCO) World Heritage List. As a conclusion, we have to take a good care of the world heritage and culture for future by maintain the original and the beauty of all of this historical place..

By: NURUL FATIHA BINTI ABU HASSAN