Tag: Ancient Chinese

The Ancient Town of Lijiang, Yunnan Province 云南丽江古城

丽江古城位于中国西南部云南省的丽江纳西族自治县，始建于宋末元初（公元13世纪后期）。古城地处云贵高原，海拔2400余米，全城面积达3.8平方公里，自古就是远近闻名的集市和重镇。古城现有居民6200多户，25000余人。其中，纳西族占总人口绝大多数，有30%的居民仍在从事以铜银器制作、皮毛皮革、纺织、酿造业为主的传统手工业和商业活动。 First built at the turn (later 13th century) between the Song and Yuan dynasties, the Ancient Town of Lijiang

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Li Bai 李白

李白（701年2月28日-762），字太白，号青莲居士。中国唐朝诗人，有"诗仙"之称，是伟大的浪漫主义诗人。汉族，祖籍陇西郡成纪县。存世诗文千余篇，代表作有《蜀道难》、《行路难》、《梦游天姥吟留别》、《将进酒》等诗篇，有《李太白集》传世。公元762年病卒，享年61岁。 Li Bai (Feb. 28th, 701-762), a poet of the Tang Dynasty also known for his courtesy name Taibai with

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Chinese Tea 中国茶

The Origin It is said that tea shrubs were first discovered in the tropical and sub-tropical climate zone in the southwestern part of China, wher primeval forests prevailed and the warm and moist setting was favorable for the growth of tea shrubs. Wild tea trees of 2,700 years old and planted tea trees of 800 years old can still be found in the area.

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History of Wuhan

Wuhan, also known as the River City (Jiang Cheng), is situated at the junction of the Hanjiang and Yangtze Rivers. According to archeological discoveries and records, people moved into the area 5,000 years ago. Development of the city can be traced back to the City of Panlong 3,500 years ago.

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