Travel

Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an

(China.org)
Updated: 2011-05-30 17:25

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  Local Retreat

  The Purple Bamboo Park (Zizhuyuan) is a cool respite in northwestern Beijing's Haidian district for those seeking a refreshing walk without the hassle of visiting a popular tourist site.

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  Medieval town of Gruyere
  Gruyere is famous for its cheese named after the town's name Gruyere.Medieval town of Gruyere

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  Hit the Night Markets for Food in Taiwan
  Taiwan is in the subtropical and tropical zone that is rich in fruit production. Fresh fruit juice is at its best here.

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  cultural events

  Installation art is the highlight of the Chinese Pavilion at the 54th International Art Exhibition of Venice Biennale, running from June 4 to Nov 27.

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  Chinese folklore has it that humans were originally created out of clay by the Goddess Nüwa. Still using her simple materials, Chinese folk artists revive this legend daily by molding delicate clay figurines.

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  National Tour

  The south China city of Guangzhou has launched a national tour, aimed at sharing the area's top performances, with art lovers around the country.

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