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Tiananmen Tower China – An Iconic Landmark of Modern Day China!

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The Gate of Heavenly Peace or the Tiananmen Tower as it is more commonly known is a very important symbol in China and is a must see if one is visiting Beijing, China.

Location

The Tiananmen Tower is located at the northern end of the Tiananmen Square and faces the chairman Mao’s Mausoleum and the People’s hero’s monuments.

History

The tower was originally named Chen Tian Men, the gate of heavenly succession and was built in the year 1417 during the Ming Dynasty. While the tower has incurred damage and has been rebuilt several times during the ensuing years, Emperor Shaun Zhi of the Qing Dynasty ordered its reconstruction on a much grander scale along with its current name.

Architecture

The grand structure stands at 113.8 feet high and is in the color vermilion. Covered in yellow tiles the building contains 9 rooms from east to west, with 5 rooms built along the south to the north side.

Things to Do

While there is a heavy security presence around the tower and the square, the area is a very pleasant place to take a stroll and pose for photos. The Tiananmen Tower can be reached on all the major bus routes and three subway stations. It is also easily accessible from many kinds of accommodation provided by entities such as Park Hotel Group, one of many chains of hotels in the Asia Pacific region.

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Great Bell Temple – Get a closer look at China’s largest bell

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The mighty capital of China draws over four million visitors each year, all eager to discover the wonders of the Far East. The centrally located Somerset Zhong Guan Cun Beijing provides an ideal base in a city which holds as many ancient attractions as it does modern ones. Accommodation options are many in this fast paced metropolis, which is home to the Forbidden City complex and Tiananmen Square. A serviced apartment in Beijing maybe just what you need to give you the comfort of home with the luxuries of a hotel.

The Great Bell Temple is located on the outskirts of Beijing. Once known as the Juéshēng Temple, it was a famous place of worship for the Qing emperors during times of drought to pray for rain. Today, the temple houses the biggest bell in China, in its Bell Museum. It stands 6.75 m tall and weighs 46.5 tonnes. The Ming Emperor Yongle ordered the bell to be cast six hundred years ago after winning a coup to take power. It carries incantations that are inscribed both inside and out. An ancient tablet which stands beside it, states that The Emperor hoped, by striking the bell to divert the public’s attention from his misdeeds. The bell has been designed to emit a clear, sweet sound when struck lightly and a deeper more resounding sound when rung purposefully. On a quiet night it can be heard as far as fifty kilometers away. The bell is now rung once a year on Luna New Year’s Eve. Its many distinct features have earned it the name ‘King of Ancient Bells’.

Today, the temple takes its name from the giant Yongle Bell, which is its main attraction. The Ancient Bell Museum, which opened in 1985, now houses thirty one bronze bells from the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties along with several bells from foreign countries.Many other historic artifacts are also on display. The museum is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 4.30pm.

 

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Green Dragon Temple

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Nestled in the serene suburbs of Xian, The Green Dragon temple is a famed Buddhist temple build in the Tang Dynasty. The Green Dragon temple was established in 528AD under the name Linggan Temple, and changed its name to Green Dragon (Qinglong) Temple in 711AD. The Green Dragon temple was famously known as a favored destination for Chinese and Japanese monks to learn and practice Buddhism. The sacred Green Dragon temple is considered to the ancestor temple of the Tantra sect of Japanese Buddhism, as it was famous in the early 9th century when large quantities of Japanese monks were sent to China to study Buddhism. The Green Dragon temple was destroyed in the Song Dynasty, and was reconstructed in the 20th century.

Citadines Xingqing Palace Xi’an offers the perfect accommodation within the vicinity of the Green Dragon Temple while providing all comforts of a modern service apartment. Xian, one of the oldest cities in China offers over 3000 years of cultural history and ancient Chinese heritage making it the perfect holiday location for tourists looking to explore and experience the vibrant Chinese culture and traditions.

The Green Dragon temple is set amidst breathtakingly beautiful cherry blossom trees during the months of March and April, which offers the perfect touch of beauty to the calm and relaxing temple grounds. The temple’s culturally rich architecture and ancient designs dating back to the Tang Dynasty exude an ambience of peace and comfort enriched by the temple’s serene surroundings. The temple is very popular among tourists looking to experience and explore ancient buildings, architecture and local Buddhism culture in Xian prevalent during the Tang Dynasty.

The Green Dragon temple’s serenity and atmosphere of calm & relaxation make it the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Thus, a visit to the Green Dragon temple is one that should not be missed by anyone searching for a secluded hideaway.

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