Twin Peaks Piercing the Clouds refers to South Peak and North Peak at the West Lake Scenic Spot last minute China travel deals.
In reality, neither peak is very high. South Peak is 256.9 meters (843
feet) in height, and North Peak is 355 meters (1,165 feet). They face
each other across a distance of about 5 kilometers (3.1 miles).
The natural scenery here is exceptionally beautiful, especially when
it is cloudy or after a rainfall. At that time, only the two tips of the
peaks can be seen in the thick fog. It looks as if the fog is being
pierced only by the two peaks, thus the name 'Two Peaks Piercing the
Clouds'.
Long ago Buddhist monasteries and pagodas were constructed on the
tops of the two peaks. This place became a great attraction and was
listed as one of the ten famous scenic sites of West Lake during the
Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). Over the years the monasteries and
pagodas best tours of China
were abandoned and fell into disrepair. During the Qing Dynasty
(1644-1911) Emperor Kangxi renamed the area Twin Peaks Piercing the
Clouds when he toured West Lake and erected a pavilion at Hongchunqiao
Bridge on Lingyin Lu.
Narrow winding paths lead you to the top of South Peak, where you can
get an overview of all the natural beauty of West Lake. It is easier to
reach the top of North Peak popular China tours.
The stone steps on the west side can lead you there. The crystal clear
streams and overlapping trees along the road give you an excellent
opportunity to enjoy nature. If you like, there is also a ropeway on the
east side that will lead you to the top. Halls and pavilions have been
built on the top of North Peak, where you can also have an overview of
West Lake's beautiful scenery.
It is easy to get to this scenic spot. Just take bus No.7, No.27,
No.807 or tourism bus No.1, No.2, No.3, and get off at Hongchunqiao
Step. Your destination is 50 meters (164 feet) ahead.
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Sunday, March 23, 2014
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Travel Guide - The Confucius Forest (Kong Lin),Qufu
Confucius Forest China tour deals
is the largest and oldest family cemetery. Confucius and his
descendants rest amid trees, pavilions and statues. As a result of
textual research, Confucius Forest has lasted for more than 2,40 years.
According to historical records, Confucius was buried here after his
death. At first, the graveyard was 1 qing (6.6667 hectares) but had
reached more than 3,000 mu (200 hectares) in the Qing Dynasty
(1644-1911), since it received fields from the emperor of every dynasty.
Confucius Forest has a bounding wall of 7km in length with more than
10,000 graves in it. The graves spread all over the ground in Confucius
Forest, and the stone tablets stand in great numbers. There are also
several other famous historic sites China best tours.
The tomb of Confucius is in the northwest of the graveyard for the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770-256BC). A monument established in the eighth year of the Zhengtong reign in the Ming Dynasty (1644-1911) stands in front of the tomb, to the east of which is the tomb of Kong Li, Confucius's son, and to the south is the tomb of Kong Ji, Confucius's grandson. This layout of graveyard was called carrying the son and holding the grandson in ancient times. Nearby, there is Zigong's (a student of Confucius) house for guarding the tomb. It is recorded in Shi Ji (The Records of the Great Historian) that after the death of Confucius, his disciples all built houses to guard the tomb, and mourned for three years. Zigong mourned for another three years due to his deep mourning for Confucius. In the Ming Dynasty, the three houses were rebuilt, and a monument was set to commemorate it. There is a Chinese pistache in front of the Kai Pavilion, which is said to be planted by Zigong popular China travel package.
Furthermore, the tomb of a famous litterateur Kong Shangren in the Qing Dynasty, the tomb of Emperor Qianlong's daughter Yu Shi, and so on are all the famous historic sites in Confucius Forest. In Confucius Forest, the old trees reach the sky, with dense branches and leaves keeping out the sunlight around the year. According to statistics, there are dozens of kinds of rare old trees, such as Chinese pistache, cypress, Chinese juniper, and oak, amounting to more than 20,000 trees.
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The tomb of Confucius is in the northwest of the graveyard for the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770-256BC). A monument established in the eighth year of the Zhengtong reign in the Ming Dynasty (1644-1911) stands in front of the tomb, to the east of which is the tomb of Kong Li, Confucius's son, and to the south is the tomb of Kong Ji, Confucius's grandson. This layout of graveyard was called carrying the son and holding the grandson in ancient times. Nearby, there is Zigong's (a student of Confucius) house for guarding the tomb. It is recorded in Shi Ji (The Records of the Great Historian) that after the death of Confucius, his disciples all built houses to guard the tomb, and mourned for three years. Zigong mourned for another three years due to his deep mourning for Confucius. In the Ming Dynasty, the three houses were rebuilt, and a monument was set to commemorate it. There is a Chinese pistache in front of the Kai Pavilion, which is said to be planted by Zigong popular China travel package.
Furthermore, the tomb of a famous litterateur Kong Shangren in the Qing Dynasty, the tomb of Emperor Qianlong's daughter Yu Shi, and so on are all the famous historic sites in Confucius Forest. In Confucius Forest, the old trees reach the sky, with dense branches and leaves keeping out the sunlight around the year. According to statistics, there are dozens of kinds of rare old trees, such as Chinese pistache, cypress, Chinese juniper, and oak, amounting to more than 20,000 trees.
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Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Explore Jinxin Ancient Town - Breath the Air of Water Town
I have traveled many water towns in China but a few of them just impressed me deeply and one of them is Jinxi Ancient Town China tour deals.
Just like many ancient water towns in south China, Jinxi with
grey-tiled roof and white-walled residence is surrounded by rivers. But
it is not packed with small shops and visitors. You can feel the real
quietness and serenity.
Located in the southwest of Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province, Jinxi is only 8 km from the famous Zhouzhuan and about 70 km from Shanghai. Walking around Jinxi, you can learn how life was lived in water towns on the lower reaches of Yangtze River. By comparison with other commercial water towns, Jinxi is simpler, less sophisticated and quiet.
The town is connected by five lakes via the network of waterways running across the small towns. The boat is the main transportation tool. The features of this town can presented by water lanes, river piers, arch bridges, corridors and ancient streets China best tours.
The history of the town traces back to the Neolithic age and must later, in the Spring and Autumn period, the King of Wu assigned Lord Wu Zixu the task of building a town. In the Han Dynasty, Ma Yuan, a famous general, trained his armies in the area. And in the Three Kingdoms period, Prime Minister Zhang Zhao was buried in Jinxi. The famous painter Gu Kaizhi of the East Jin Dynasty, fled to the town for avoiding political oppression. So the town is full of historical background.
Jinxi owns many historical and scenic spots because of its rich historical and cultural heritage popular China travel package. The town is featured with 13 museums which display many private collections from private collectors like Pottery and Porcelain Museum, Antique Museum, Old Coins Museum and so on. Wenchang Pavillion is another highlight . The three-storey buildings is the best place to get the panoramic view of the town.
For many foreign tourists participating a tour package, they are seldom led to this so-called unknown water town. But if you are an independent traveler, you should pay a visit to it because it worth a visit.
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Located in the southwest of Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province, Jinxi is only 8 km from the famous Zhouzhuan and about 70 km from Shanghai. Walking around Jinxi, you can learn how life was lived in water towns on the lower reaches of Yangtze River. By comparison with other commercial water towns, Jinxi is simpler, less sophisticated and quiet.
The town is connected by five lakes via the network of waterways running across the small towns. The boat is the main transportation tool. The features of this town can presented by water lanes, river piers, arch bridges, corridors and ancient streets China best tours.
The history of the town traces back to the Neolithic age and must later, in the Spring and Autumn period, the King of Wu assigned Lord Wu Zixu the task of building a town. In the Han Dynasty, Ma Yuan, a famous general, trained his armies in the area. And in the Three Kingdoms period, Prime Minister Zhang Zhao was buried in Jinxi. The famous painter Gu Kaizhi of the East Jin Dynasty, fled to the town for avoiding political oppression. So the town is full of historical background.
Jinxi owns many historical and scenic spots because of its rich historical and cultural heritage popular China travel package. The town is featured with 13 museums which display many private collections from private collectors like Pottery and Porcelain Museum, Antique Museum, Old Coins Museum and so on. Wenchang Pavillion is another highlight . The three-storey buildings is the best place to get the panoramic view of the town.
For many foreign tourists participating a tour package, they are seldom led to this so-called unknown water town. But if you are an independent traveler, you should pay a visit to it because it worth a visit.
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from: http://www.sooperarticles.com/travel-articles/travel-leisure-articles/explore-jinxin-ancient-town-breath-air-water-town-1313212.html
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Travel Around The Old Town of Jinxi
The ancient town of Jinxi (which means Brocade Brook China tour deals)
is situated to the south of Kunshan city in Jiangsu province, and
boasts an advantageous geographic location as it lies 50 km to the east
of Shanghai and 35 km to the west of Suzhou, and with convenient access
to main motorways which link it to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.
Jinxi covers 90.69 square kilometers of cultivated land a with rich natural water resources. The mild and humid North Subtropical Monsoon climate means that it enjoys adequate light, rainfall and four distinct seasons. The annual average temperature is 16.4 degrees (with a high of 37.1 degrees and a lowest recorded temperature of -4.5 degrees).
Jinxi has many places of historic interest and scenic views due to its rich historical and cultural heritage. The improved infrastructure has led to a surge tourism to Jinxi, which hopes to continue its development and play a role in the world economy by attracting more overseas visitors and investors.
Jinxi, known as a water town China best tours, fascinated the imperial family and aristocracy in the Song Dynasty (960-1279), and poets in the Ming Dynasty (1836-1644) extolled the "Eight Sceneries" of the town which are apparent even today when one takes a walk around the old bridges, lakes, quiet lanes, temples and gardens. The most famous attractions are: Jinxi Lotus Corridor, Wenchang Cabinet, Lotus Pool Temple, Gold Dragon Garden, Water Tomb of Royal Concubine Chen and the Ancient Tile and Brick Museum.
The history of Jinxi goes back to the Neolithic age, and much later, in the Spring and Autum period (770-476 BC), the King of Wu assigned Lord Wu Zixu the task of building a town. During the Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 220 ), a famous general, Ma Yuan, trained his troops in the area and, during the Three Kingdoms period, Prime Minister Zhang Zhao was buried in Jinxi. The famous painter Gu Kaizhi of the East Jin Dynasty (AD 317-420), fled to the town to avoid political oppression. During the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), Emperor Xiaozong and his concubine Chen fled to Jinxi to evade enemy attack, and the concubine was enchanted with the town. When she died during their stay, the emperor permitted her burial in Jinxi, which he renamed Chenmu (Chen Tomb), and it was not until 1993 that it became once again known as Jinxi popular China tours.
The local Party committee and the government have established museums highlighting the town's cultural and historic heritage, and it is known as "China's town of folk museums". For instance: The Root Carving Museum and Wonder Stone Museum, Chinese Ancient Bricks and Tiles Museum, the Antiques Museum of East China, the Red Porcelain Museum, Zhangsheng Art Gallery and the Old Coins Museum.
In addition, the Persimmon Garden is home to an art gallery that also exhibits calligraphy, and Lotus Pool Temple and Wenchang Pavilion - a well preserved historical site – are also highlights.
Five lakes surround Jinxi, and over 30 ancient bridges cross the town's waterways.
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Jinxi covers 90.69 square kilometers of cultivated land a with rich natural water resources. The mild and humid North Subtropical Monsoon climate means that it enjoys adequate light, rainfall and four distinct seasons. The annual average temperature is 16.4 degrees (with a high of 37.1 degrees and a lowest recorded temperature of -4.5 degrees).
Jinxi has many places of historic interest and scenic views due to its rich historical and cultural heritage. The improved infrastructure has led to a surge tourism to Jinxi, which hopes to continue its development and play a role in the world economy by attracting more overseas visitors and investors.
Jinxi, known as a water town China best tours, fascinated the imperial family and aristocracy in the Song Dynasty (960-1279), and poets in the Ming Dynasty (1836-1644) extolled the "Eight Sceneries" of the town which are apparent even today when one takes a walk around the old bridges, lakes, quiet lanes, temples and gardens. The most famous attractions are: Jinxi Lotus Corridor, Wenchang Cabinet, Lotus Pool Temple, Gold Dragon Garden, Water Tomb of Royal Concubine Chen and the Ancient Tile and Brick Museum.
The history of Jinxi goes back to the Neolithic age, and much later, in the Spring and Autum period (770-476 BC), the King of Wu assigned Lord Wu Zixu the task of building a town. During the Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 220 ), a famous general, Ma Yuan, trained his troops in the area and, during the Three Kingdoms period, Prime Minister Zhang Zhao was buried in Jinxi. The famous painter Gu Kaizhi of the East Jin Dynasty (AD 317-420), fled to the town to avoid political oppression. During the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), Emperor Xiaozong and his concubine Chen fled to Jinxi to evade enemy attack, and the concubine was enchanted with the town. When she died during their stay, the emperor permitted her burial in Jinxi, which he renamed Chenmu (Chen Tomb), and it was not until 1993 that it became once again known as Jinxi popular China tours.
The local Party committee and the government have established museums highlighting the town's cultural and historic heritage, and it is known as "China's town of folk museums". For instance: The Root Carving Museum and Wonder Stone Museum, Chinese Ancient Bricks and Tiles Museum, the Antiques Museum of East China, the Red Porcelain Museum, Zhangsheng Art Gallery and the Old Coins Museum.
In addition, the Persimmon Garden is home to an art gallery that also exhibits calligraphy, and Lotus Pool Temple and Wenchang Pavilion - a well preserved historical site – are also highlights.
Five lakes surround Jinxi, and over 30 ancient bridges cross the town's waterways.
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Sunday, March 16, 2014
China's Sacred peaks
To primitive man, the mountains were secret places, sources of cosmic
energy inhabited by gods and spirits. Poets such as Qu Yuan celebrated
the twilight world of witches and beings that populated the slopes of
China’s mountainous realm. These were places rife with superstition,
magic and the unknown. Animists worshipped mountains last minute China travel deals such as Tai Shan even before the Daoists claimed it as their own.
Daoist peaks
The Daoist peaks include Tai Shan in Shandong province – probably the world’s most climbed mountain. Perhaps the most dramatic, however, is Hua Shan in Shaanxi province, with its hair-raising ascents. The steep rocky slopes rise 2,160m (7,087 feet) above the dusty plains of central China. Young couples seeking a long and happy marriage attach red ribbons and engraved padlocks to the guardrails and then throw the key into the mists below.
The other Daoist peaks are Song Shan in Henan province, which attracts huge crowds, largely because the Shaolin Temple China best tours lies on its slopes, as well as two peaks (hundreds of miles apart) sharing the name of Heng Shan: one in Shanxi province and the other in Hunan province further south.
Buddhist peaks
China’s Buddhist peaks largely began as Daoist preserves, before becoming associated with the followers of Buddha. Perhaps the best known, Emei Shan in Sichuan province, inspires devotion in its legions of pilgrims. Putuo Shan, on a small island off the east coast, is also a major pilgrimage destination. Buddhist Jiuhua Shan in Anhui province may be overshadowed by nearby Huang Shan, China’s most famous (non-sacred) mountain, but that makes it far less touristy. Noted for its dramatic scenery and fine temple architecture, Wutai Shan in Shanxi province is governed by Wenshu, the god of wisdom.
Plan your ascent
Climbing these sacred mountains is considered a rite of worship, but you won’t need crampons or ice axes as stone steps and guardrails line the route popular China tour package. Take care, as the steps can be very slippery. Alternatively, cable cars whisk those with little time or desire for contemplation up to the summit for a quick look at the view – a sign that these peaceful peaks have become hostage to the tourist economy. Be aware that litter and noise can be a problem, particularly at weekends so plan accordingly.
For the full experience, stay overnight in a monastery high on the mountain (there are several possibilities in this respect) and get up early to witness the sunrise: this often takes place above a sea of cloud and is truly spectacular.
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Daoist peaks
The Daoist peaks include Tai Shan in Shandong province – probably the world’s most climbed mountain. Perhaps the most dramatic, however, is Hua Shan in Shaanxi province, with its hair-raising ascents. The steep rocky slopes rise 2,160m (7,087 feet) above the dusty plains of central China. Young couples seeking a long and happy marriage attach red ribbons and engraved padlocks to the guardrails and then throw the key into the mists below.
The other Daoist peaks are Song Shan in Henan province, which attracts huge crowds, largely because the Shaolin Temple China best tours lies on its slopes, as well as two peaks (hundreds of miles apart) sharing the name of Heng Shan: one in Shanxi province and the other in Hunan province further south.
Buddhist peaks
China’s Buddhist peaks largely began as Daoist preserves, before becoming associated with the followers of Buddha. Perhaps the best known, Emei Shan in Sichuan province, inspires devotion in its legions of pilgrims. Putuo Shan, on a small island off the east coast, is also a major pilgrimage destination. Buddhist Jiuhua Shan in Anhui province may be overshadowed by nearby Huang Shan, China’s most famous (non-sacred) mountain, but that makes it far less touristy. Noted for its dramatic scenery and fine temple architecture, Wutai Shan in Shanxi province is governed by Wenshu, the god of wisdom.
Plan your ascent
Climbing these sacred mountains is considered a rite of worship, but you won’t need crampons or ice axes as stone steps and guardrails line the route popular China tour package. Take care, as the steps can be very slippery. Alternatively, cable cars whisk those with little time or desire for contemplation up to the summit for a quick look at the view – a sign that these peaceful peaks have become hostage to the tourist economy. Be aware that litter and noise can be a problem, particularly at weekends so plan accordingly.
For the full experience, stay overnight in a monastery high on the mountain (there are several possibilities in this respect) and get up early to witness the sunrise: this often takes place above a sea of cloud and is truly spectacular.
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Thursday, March 13, 2014
Four important tips to plan a great family holiday trip in China
Are you presently planning for family holidays in China?
If you are thinking of China, you can be assured that you'll be
enjoying just the best time with your family during this vacation!
Actually, trips in China are fun and interesting for both adults and
kids. Now take a look at ways to plan the itinerary accordingly.
1. Decide the things you plan to watch in China
You will probably be astonished to know that China has historical attractions, night life specialties and also places that happen to be filled with scenic beauties. In case if you don't plan beforehand on what you want to see in China then your vacation won't end up in thirty days! Since tourist destinations in China are almost endless, it will be wiser to sit down with your family and figure out on the places that may possibly entertain you the most.
2. Decide your tour
Now select whether you will be on a private tour to China or a conducted tour. Those with past experience of visiting China might go for privately arranged tours. But those who are coming for the first time will likely find conducted tours are more advantageous as they will be initiated about china travel deals, budget offers and finest places to stay and visit the country has to offer .
3. Consider the weather
Weather conditions are important that needs an evaluation once you plan your China vacation deals. Winters are extremely abrasive in most places on China though many other parts are reasonably warmer even during the winter season. This shows that the places you plan to visit whilst on your tour will rely a lot on the weather condition of those areas. During off season the weather is particularly unfavorable and you won't be able to enjoy your holidays optimally.
4. Necessity of medical aid
Consequently there isn’t any strongly suggested medicine or vaccine that you should take prior to your visit to China. However if you have any medical predisposition of some diseases that want vaccination, you have to always consult your physician. You ought to even carry those vital drugs since you probably won't get them in China. Plus, don't forget to pack in some emergency medicines that are meant for fever, ingestion, headache, common cold, as well as other such often occurring health complexities. A bottle of antiseptic and some cotton also advised to be there within your medical kit best tours of China.
5. Consider money matters
While determining the budget for the tour, you ought to calculate the possible ways of carrying the money with you. To be precise on this, think and choose whether you will intend to carry some traveler’s checks and international credit cards along with some hard cash or not. In the event you have planned to carry ATM cards, tend to have a talk with your bankers. All you need is to know whether the card by all means will remain operable in China or not. In case your bank enables international withdrawals, get to know whether you will be incurred with some extra money for overseas transactions or not.
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1. Decide the things you plan to watch in China
You will probably be astonished to know that China has historical attractions, night life specialties and also places that happen to be filled with scenic beauties. In case if you don't plan beforehand on what you want to see in China then your vacation won't end up in thirty days! Since tourist destinations in China are almost endless, it will be wiser to sit down with your family and figure out on the places that may possibly entertain you the most.
2. Decide your tour
Now select whether you will be on a private tour to China or a conducted tour. Those with past experience of visiting China might go for privately arranged tours. But those who are coming for the first time will likely find conducted tours are more advantageous as they will be initiated about china travel deals, budget offers and finest places to stay and visit the country has to offer .
3. Consider the weather
Weather conditions are important that needs an evaluation once you plan your China vacation deals. Winters are extremely abrasive in most places on China though many other parts are reasonably warmer even during the winter season. This shows that the places you plan to visit whilst on your tour will rely a lot on the weather condition of those areas. During off season the weather is particularly unfavorable and you won't be able to enjoy your holidays optimally.
4. Necessity of medical aid
Consequently there isn’t any strongly suggested medicine or vaccine that you should take prior to your visit to China. However if you have any medical predisposition of some diseases that want vaccination, you have to always consult your physician. You ought to even carry those vital drugs since you probably won't get them in China. Plus, don't forget to pack in some emergency medicines that are meant for fever, ingestion, headache, common cold, as well as other such often occurring health complexities. A bottle of antiseptic and some cotton also advised to be there within your medical kit best tours of China.
5. Consider money matters
While determining the budget for the tour, you ought to calculate the possible ways of carrying the money with you. To be precise on this, think and choose whether you will intend to carry some traveler’s checks and international credit cards along with some hard cash or not. In the event you have planned to carry ATM cards, tend to have a talk with your bankers. All you need is to know whether the card by all means will remain operable in China or not. In case your bank enables international withdrawals, get to know whether you will be incurred with some extra money for overseas transactions or not.
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Get to know The Ancient Alu Caves of Luxi County
This cave China tour deals
is named the Ancient Alu Cave by the Yi people after the ancient Alu
tribe. During the Song and Yuan Dynasty, the Alu were one of 37 wild
tribes in the area. They lived in the cave, which they were named after:
Alu means water and stone.
This enormous cave system may be explored on a 3,000m long tourist trail. The tour includes 18 chambers, a cave river and a resurgence, karst windows, and a wealth of speleothems. The tour shows three different passages of the cave which are called Luyuan Cave, Yuzhu Cave, and Biyu Cave, each with characteristic speleothems.
Luyuan Cave is a 760m long passage, a series of ten chambers connected by narrow paths. The biggest chamber can hold 4.000 people. An abundance of speleothems of various forms are named in the typical Chinese way with colourful and poetic names. Yuzhu Cave has a length of more than 800m. The ceiling in this passage is very high, which is the reason for the formation of typical palm trunc stalagmites. The most impressive single formation is the the Jade Pillar Supporting the Sky, a pilar or stalagnate with a height of eight meters and a diameter of about 30cm. The 800m long Biyu Cave contains a crystal clear cave river which is called Yusun River. It is populated by blind cave fish, which can sometimes be seen on the China best tours.
The Alu Origin Cave is the chamber were the Alu lived and archaeological excavations took place. But it has not only a prehistoric use, it is also a very old show cave. The first literate men came to the cave during the Yuan Dynasty. The famous geographer Xu Xiake came here twice for geographical investigation during the Ming Dynasty.
The cave is near the Luxi County Seat. In the Yi language," A'lu " means with water and stone. The cave is called " Ancient Alu Caves " (also Alugu Caves) because it used to serve as the living unit of " A'lu Tribe " , one of the 37 barbarian tribes in the Song and Yuan Dynasties. At present, the Ancient Alu Cave is composed of three caves, namely the Luyuan Cave, the Yuzhu Cave and the Biyu Cave. and the Yusun River.
Along the 3,000 meters pass, visitors can enjoy seeing stalactites in different styles, such as, the " Hall Style " in the Luyuan Cave, the " Tree Style " in the Yuzhu Cave and the white, transparent magnesium carbonate crystalline rock style in the Biyu Cave. The 800 meters long Yusun River is rich in poetic and artistic appeal. The water is clean, the stalactites along the river are beautiful and the landscapes of " A'lu Beauty " , " Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea " and " Mirage " are so true to life that visitors may think they are in the dragon palace under the sea. Lucky visitors may have the chance to enjoy the unique treasure of the river - - - transparent fish with horn but without scales or eyes.
The principal part of the A’lu Ancient Cave is made up of the Luyuan Cave, the Yuzhu Cave, the Biyu Cave and the Yusun River Yangtze River tour. The three caves and one river are more than 3,000 meters long. The scenery in the cave has the characteristics of being ancient, strange, and unique. There is spring outside cave; there is cave in cave; there is sky in cave; there is river under cave. In additional, there are all kinds of stalagmites, stalactites, stelae, stone waterfalls, stone flowers and so on. They are formed in various natural styles, such as, “ Male Lion Howling”, “ Lotus Hung Inversely”, “ Flying Dragon Playing Waterfall”, “ Three Elephants Running Quickly in the Plain”, “ Old Tortoise Enjoying the Moon”, “Crocodile in the Air”, “Rhinoceros Going to Sea”, “ Natural Fresco”, “ The King of Wei Country Appointing Soldier”, “ Lofty Jade Pole”, “ Nine Dragons Going to Sea”, “ A’xi Jumping to the Moon”, etc.. They are all vivid. They display the infinite pleasure of nature.
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This enormous cave system may be explored on a 3,000m long tourist trail. The tour includes 18 chambers, a cave river and a resurgence, karst windows, and a wealth of speleothems. The tour shows three different passages of the cave which are called Luyuan Cave, Yuzhu Cave, and Biyu Cave, each with characteristic speleothems.
Luyuan Cave is a 760m long passage, a series of ten chambers connected by narrow paths. The biggest chamber can hold 4.000 people. An abundance of speleothems of various forms are named in the typical Chinese way with colourful and poetic names. Yuzhu Cave has a length of more than 800m. The ceiling in this passage is very high, which is the reason for the formation of typical palm trunc stalagmites. The most impressive single formation is the the Jade Pillar Supporting the Sky, a pilar or stalagnate with a height of eight meters and a diameter of about 30cm. The 800m long Biyu Cave contains a crystal clear cave river which is called Yusun River. It is populated by blind cave fish, which can sometimes be seen on the China best tours.
The Alu Origin Cave is the chamber were the Alu lived and archaeological excavations took place. But it has not only a prehistoric use, it is also a very old show cave. The first literate men came to the cave during the Yuan Dynasty. The famous geographer Xu Xiake came here twice for geographical investigation during the Ming Dynasty.
The cave is near the Luxi County Seat. In the Yi language," A'lu " means with water and stone. The cave is called " Ancient Alu Caves " (also Alugu Caves) because it used to serve as the living unit of " A'lu Tribe " , one of the 37 barbarian tribes in the Song and Yuan Dynasties. At present, the Ancient Alu Cave is composed of three caves, namely the Luyuan Cave, the Yuzhu Cave and the Biyu Cave. and the Yusun River.
Along the 3,000 meters pass, visitors can enjoy seeing stalactites in different styles, such as, the " Hall Style " in the Luyuan Cave, the " Tree Style " in the Yuzhu Cave and the white, transparent magnesium carbonate crystalline rock style in the Biyu Cave. The 800 meters long Yusun River is rich in poetic and artistic appeal. The water is clean, the stalactites along the river are beautiful and the landscapes of " A'lu Beauty " , " Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea " and " Mirage " are so true to life that visitors may think they are in the dragon palace under the sea. Lucky visitors may have the chance to enjoy the unique treasure of the river - - - transparent fish with horn but without scales or eyes.
The principal part of the A’lu Ancient Cave is made up of the Luyuan Cave, the Yuzhu Cave, the Biyu Cave and the Yusun River Yangtze River tour. The three caves and one river are more than 3,000 meters long. The scenery in the cave has the characteristics of being ancient, strange, and unique. There is spring outside cave; there is cave in cave; there is sky in cave; there is river under cave. In additional, there are all kinds of stalagmites, stalactites, stelae, stone waterfalls, stone flowers and so on. They are formed in various natural styles, such as, “ Male Lion Howling”, “ Lotus Hung Inversely”, “ Flying Dragon Playing Waterfall”, “ Three Elephants Running Quickly in the Plain”, “ Old Tortoise Enjoying the Moon”, “Crocodile in the Air”, “Rhinoceros Going to Sea”, “ Natural Fresco”, “ The King of Wei Country Appointing Soldier”, “ Lofty Jade Pole”, “ Nine Dragons Going to Sea”, “ A’xi Jumping to the Moon”, etc.. They are all vivid. They display the infinite pleasure of nature.
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