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Although Xi Xia, or Western Xia studies is an emerging discipline, records and research on the Xi Xia empire go back a long way. It was not until about one hundred years ago that the study of the dynasty’s formation and development started to be treated as an academic discipline.

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20124phn008_01 — Chengde Mountain Resort

The Chengde Mountain Resort for Escaping the Summer Heat was originally named Imperial Temporary Palace at Rehe (hereafter, the resort). The Qing emperor Kangxi (r. 1662–1722) personally selected the site and supervised the construction of the palace.

Chengde Mountain Resort

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Qing Dynasty

7a9ab9db865413e37f21b978eedcc3f3 — Han and Tang Imperial Mausoleums

Thirteen Chinese dynasties established their capitals in today’s Xi’an, Shaanxi province, leaving behind more than seventy imperial mausoleums as well as a large number of attendant or satellite tombs for lesser nobility. This is aptly expressed by the folk ballad: “Wits abound in Jiangnan (south of Yangtze), strong men abound in Shandong; / But emperors abound underneath the loess of Shaanxi.”

Han and Tang Imperial Mausoleums

f3ccdd27d2000e3f9255a7e3e2c48800 — World Heritage in China

In 1985 China joined the World Heritage Convention to participate in the protection of the world’s cultural and natural heritage. Since 1987, China has repeatedly recommended cultural and natural heritage sites to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). To date, a number of sites have been approved by the organization for inclusion on the World Heritage list.

World Heritage in China

30041ph036 — Wudang Mountains

China is rich in mountains noted for their distinct character and inspiring spirituality. Among the most celebrated of these are the Wudang Mountains. Located in the hinterlands of northwest Hubei province, far from the major population center of Wuhan, they are situated at the county-level city Danjiangkou,

Wudang Mountains

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1216phn005_01 — Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui

Anhui, abbreviated as Wan (after the historical state of Wan and the Wan river), is a province in eastern China. The southern part of the province is collectively referred to as Wannan (southern Anhui).

Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui

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徽州

20106ph040 — Western Xia Dynasty

Although Xi Xia, or Western Xia studies is an emerging discipline, records and research on the Xi Xia empire go back a long way. It was not until about one hundred years ago that the study of the dynasty’s formation and development started to be treated as an academic discipline.

Western Xia Dynasty

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0211ph024 — Ancient City of Pingyao

Pingyao county is located in central Shanxi province. The 2,700 years old historic town, the “ancient city of Pingyao,” was inscribed on the World Cultural Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 1997. Together with the Old Town of Lijiang in Yunnan, the Ancient Town of Langzhong in Sichuan, and the Ancient Town of Shexian (She county) in Anhui, they are the four best-preserved ancient cities in China.

Ancient City of Pingyao

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f3ccdd27d2000e3f9255a7e3e2c48800 — Imperial Palaces of Han and Tang Dynasties

In the past, the places where the imperial family lived permanently or temporarily were generally called palaces (gongdian), combining gong (palace) and dian (hall). Because watch towers (que) were situated outside the gates of palaces, another term for imperial palaces is gongque. China’s twin heydays are the Han (206 BCE–220 CE) and the Tang (618–907) dynasties. The architectural features of the palaces and court cultures of these “golden ages” thus had a profound influence on those that followed.

Imperial Palaces of Han and Tang Dynasties

f3ccdd27d2000e3f9255a7e3e2c48800 — Private Museums in China

Private museums are non-profit social service organizations, open to the public for purposes of education, research, and appreciation. Drawing on community support, they have obtained recognition as legal entities empowered to house and showcase privately held cultural relics, specimens, and explanatory materials.

Private Museums in China

1094e2edd215a0a37c589d3778e8d5c1 — Lijiang

Lijiang is situated in the northwest of Yunnan province where the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and Qinghai-Tibet Plateau converge. Rich in history, culture, and natural beauty, Lijiang is listed as a historic city by China’s State Council.

Lijiang

f3ccdd27d2000e3f9255a7e3e2c48800 — China’s Famous Natural Resources and Specialty Products

China has an abundance of renowned natural resources and specialty products. They are closely related to their natural, socio-economic, and cultural environments and there is no surprise at this plethora when one considers the country’s size.

China’s Famous Natural Resources and Specialty Products

0204ph043 — Historic City of Suzhou

Suzhou, also known as Wu, Gusu, and Pingjiang at various times in history, is a major city on China’s eastern seaboard. It is located in southeastern of Jiangsu province, situated on the eastern shore of Taihu (Lake Tai). By virtue of its 2,500-year history, Suzhou ranks among China’s most renowned historic and cultural cities.

Historic City of Suzhou

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