Showing posts with label Britain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Britain. Show all posts

Monday, April 21, 2014

1,000-year-old village in Beijing



Lingshui Village, a tranquil village in Mentougou District of western Beijing, has been a more popular tourism destination since Hunan TV's reality show "Where are we going, dad?" was aired on October 11, 2013. It's the filming site of the first two episodes of the reality show, which is participated by several star dads, including Chinese actor Guo Tao, former world diving champion Tian Liang and actor-singer Jimmy Lin, as well as their lovely kids. The village, about 75 kilometers from downtown Beijing, has a history of more than 1,000 years. It's famous for its ancient trees, residences, courtyards and temples. More tourists have been rushing into the village to appreciate its natural environment.[China.org.cn]

World heritage: Stonehenge in Britain



Photo taken on Nov. 23, 2013 shows the Stonehenge located in Wiltshire, Britain. The Stonehenge built in Neolithic Age, is among the most famous groups of megaliths in the world. It contains a focal stone circle and henge and many other major monuments. The sanctuary consists of menhirs arranged in a pattern whose astronomical significance is still being explored. The Stonehenge was listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1986. (Xinhua/Yin Gang)