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Liu Fang Yuan, the Garden of Flowing Fragrance, is one of the largest Chinese gardens outside China. Designed to create, preserve, and promote the rich and complex traditions of Chinese culture, this authentic garden is a special place for visitors to feel inspired by the elegant harmony of nature and poetry. Thanks to visionary landscape architects and artisans from China and the United States, inspired historians, expert gardeners, and generous benefactors, Liu Fang Yuan reflects today an exceptional combination of learning and beauty.
The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens. San Marino. California.
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People born in the Year of the Ox are patient, speak little, and inspire confidence in others. They tend, however, to be eccentric, and bigoted, and they anger easily. They have fierce tempers and although they speak little, when they do they are quite eloquent. Ox people are mentally and physically alert. Generally easy-going, they can be remarkably stubborn, and they hate to fail or be opposed. They are most compatible with Snake, Rooster, and Rat people."
Last sunlight in the distant Qilian Mountains viewed from Fort Jiayuguan, the west ending of the Ming Great Wall.
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Gardening simply does not allow one to be mentally old, because too many hopes and dreams are yet to be realized. Allan Armitage.
Liu Fang Yuan 流芳園, or the Garden of Flowing Fragrance, is one of the finest classical-style Chinese gardens outside of China. Filled with Chinese plants and framed by exquisite architecture, the landscape is enriched with references to literature and art. Visitors can find both physical relaxation and mental stimulation when exploring the dramatic 15-acre garden.
the Huntington Library and Botanic Gardens. San Marino. California.
For thousands of years, fishermen have used trained cormorants to fish the rivers and lakes of China. To control the birds, the fishermen tie a snare near the base of the bird's throat. This prevents the birds from swallowing larger fish, which are held in their throat, but the birds can swallow smaller fish. When a cormorant catches a fish, the fisherman then brings the bird back to the boat and has it spit the fish up onto the bamboo deck.
Cormorant fishing has been practiced in China and Japan since around 960 AD, although these days it is largely used as a tourist attraction.
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As I strolled along the limestone path that has been bathed by sun and rain for 1,000 years, I felt I entered a world like fantasy that came to life, that took me back in time a thousand years.
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For centuries, fishermen in China have been using trained cormorants to fish in the region's rivers and lakes. To control the birds, fishermen tie a snare near the base of the bird's throat, which prevents them from swallowing large fish, but allows them to swallow smaller fish. When a cormorant catches a fish, the fisherman brings the bird back to the boat and has it spit the fish up onto the bamboo deck. Cormorant fishing has been around in China and Japan since around 960 AD, although these days it's mostly just a tourist attraction.
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The Yueh Hai Ching Temple in Singapore, built in 1826 and renovated in 1855, is a great example of southern Chinese temple architecture, specifically in the Teochew architectural style from the Qing Dynasty. It is a Taoist temple.
The current structure of this shrine dates back to 1850 and then was substantially renovated in 1895. Since then, it has undergone several restorations.
The temple was designated as a National Monument of Singapore in 1996. Its restoration and conservation in 2011 earned the Award of Merit at the 2014 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards.
The courtyard of Yueh Hai Ching Temple, enclosed by surrounding walls and buildings, possesses a sense of introspection.
Its seclusion from the outside world creates a tranquil, self-contained space, as a serene retreat within the temple grounds.
New York City - January 23, 2023: Long exposure of Midtown Manhattan with the Empire State Building lit up for the Chinese Lunar New Year. This view of Midtown was taken at the 14th Street Pier in Hoboken, New Jersey just after sunset as the sky was purple and pink.
普忠庙 (Pu Zhong Miao - In the front part of the second storey普忠庙 (Pu Zhong Miao - In the front part of the second storey of 8 Nanking St was the altar of San Zhong Wang 三忠王 (Sam Tiong Ong in Hokkien). Exchanging culture with Taiwan
For centuries, fishermen in China have been using trained cormorants to fish in the region's rivers and lakes. To control the birds, fishermen tie a snare near the base of the bird's throat, which prevents them from swallowing large fish, but allows them to swallow smaller fish. When a cormorant catches a fish, the fisherman brings the bird back to the boat and has it spit the fish up onto the bamboo deck. Cormorant fishing has been around in China and Japan since around 960 AD, although these days it's mostly just a tourist attraction.
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Located within the boundaries of Baisha Town, Yangshuo County, Fuli Bridge was built over 500 years ago in the Ming Dynasty. The bridge measures 30 meters in length, 10 meters in height and 5 meters in width.
Single-arched stone bridges were a common type of bridge built in ancient China due to their strength and sturdiness, and like many of them, the Fuli Bridge has survived thanks to its high resistance to weathering.
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The Thean Hou Temple is a six-tiered temple of the Chinese sea goddess Mazu located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is located on 1.67 acres of land atop Robson Heights on Lorong Bellamy, overlooking Jalan Syed Putra. It was completed in 1987 and officially opened in 1989. ~ Wikipedia
A meeting of eras under a moody sky—where colonial elegance, urban heritage, and vibrant Chinese tradition converge. In the heart of Kuching’s Chinatown, history stands still as a lone traveler steps into the story.
Yueh Hai Ching Temple is a Chinese temple in Singapore.
The current structure of this shrine dates back to 1850 and was substantially renovated in 1895. Since then, it has undergone several restorations.
The temple exemplifies a Taoist temple in traditional Chinese architecture.
The roofs of the temple feature highly unusual ornaments, consisting of intricate arrangements of one- and two-story mini-structures and human figurines. These elements are arranged to depict clusters of buildings within a Chinese town.
In this temple, not only is the ridge densely adorned with dragons and miniature models of dwellings, but the copings, gable ends, and hips are also embellished with various structures, including pagodas, sheds, dwellings, and niches. Human figurines are displayed throughout, depicting scenes from Chinese operas that illustrate the courageous and meritorious deeds of gods and ancient heroes from Chinese legend.
Standing tall in divine grace, this is the magnificent bronze statue of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, at Kek Lok Si Temple in Penang, Malaysia. Rising over 30 meters high, she represents compassion, kindness, and love—values deeply cherished in Buddhist culture.
Kek Lok Si, Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple, has been a beacon of spirituality and cultural pride since the late 19th century. This awe-inspiring pavilion, completed in 2009, shelters the goddess with its intricately carved pillars and vibrant roof, symbolizing both strength and serenity.
A visit to Kek Lok Si is not only a spiritual journey but also a visual delight—where history, architecture, and faith come together in perfect harmony.
Tip for Visitors: The temple's hilltop location offers a stunning panoramic view of Penang, especially at sunset. Don’t miss this sacred masterpiece!
Amidst the intricate bamboo framework of the dragon's majestic form, a devout worshipper offers incense at a Chinese temple, honoring centuries-old traditions. The dragon, a powerful symbol of strength, protection, and prosperity in Chinese culture, watches over the faithful as they seek blessings and guidance. This sacred moment reflects the profound connection between ancient beliefs and contemporary devotion.