Thursday, June 13, 2013

Let’s Enjoy a Happy Tour in Ancient Beijing

Rich in famous historical relics, Beijing is worth of traveling. Now you have a chance to transfer to Beijing from Tianjin Xingang Port. In Beijing, we will take you to see famous attractions.
Lugouqiao Bridge
The most attractive of Lugouqiao Bridge is the stone lions. All the lions have been delicately carved, and every two of them have some differences between them. There are a pair of big lions and a pair of elephants on the two ends of Lugouqiao Bridge separately.
Had been repaired for many times, Lugouqiao records many historical facts. On July 7, 1937, the first shot of the War of Resistance against Japan rang out beside the Lugouqiao Bridge.
Temple of the Ordination Altar
With a time-honored history, Temple of the Ordination Altar was first built during the reign of Sui emperor Kaihuang. Facing east, Temple of the Ordination Alar was built on the mountain slope.
There are totally 113 niches on the four sides of the altar, each containing a clay sculpture of the god of discipline.
Temple of the Ordination Altar is the biggest among the "Three Grand Ordination Altars in China". So it has a reputation of "Number One Altar under Heaven".
Also, this temple is famous for its pine trees. In addition, there are many rare flowers and grasses in the temple. The existed ancient clove, ancient weigela florida and peony all have a history of from 150 years to more than 200 years.
With the beautiful scenery, Temple of the Ordination Altar is the place really worth visiting during your Tianjin Xingang Port Beijing transfer and tour.
Sacred Road
The Sacred Road is often lined with stone statues which are important decorations of the mausoleum. These statues are usually 12 human figures and 24 animals which are lion, camel, elephant, xiezhi, qilin and horse. Lion symbolizes awesome solemnity because of their ferocity.
Among the many Sacred Ways, the one of Ming Tombs is best preserved and complete. The Sacred Way starts with a huge stone memorial archway lying at the front of the area. After the 18 pairs of stone statues which are all sculpted from whole stones, and larger than life size, comes the Dragon and Phoenix Gate.
Besides, there are more famous historical relics tourists can see in Beijing. What we listed above are part of them. If you are interested in these attractions, you can tailor-made Tianjin Xingang Port Beijing transfer and tour.

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