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What are some human features in Madagascar?
the kings palace
How many great attractions in Beijing China?
Having been the capital of the country for more than 800 years, Beijing is home to some of the finest remnants of China's imperial past: Forbidden City Great Wall Temple of Heaven Summer Palace Ming Tombs Hutong Tian'anmen Square ....
What were some of the features of the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Beijing?
There were many features in the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics in the year 2008. The centerpiece of the opening ceremony was the lighting of the grand Olympic torch.
What are some human features in Beijing?
The huge buildings could be classed as a human feature
What are some of the features of the Palace On Wheels train?
The Original Palace on Wheels located in India features: true Indian culture, detailed and elegant carts, mirrored ceilings, bars, beds, dining areas, and much more.
Name the two houses Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI lived in?
Their main palace was ofcourse the Versailles palace. Besides Versailles they had quite some locations they often went to: Fontainbleu, Rambouillet (their summer palace), and eventually the Tuillerie Palace.
Is there a nickname for Beijing?
Yes, Beijing is often referred to as "The Northern Capital" in Chinese, as it is located in the northern part of China. This nickname distinguishes it from the southern capital, Nanjing. Additionally, Beijing has also been called "Peking" in some Western languages, a romanization of the city's name in the older Wade-Giles system of romanization.
What country hosted the last summer Olympic games?
Athens City in Greece hosted the last summer Olympics in 2004
What are the main tourist ATT racions in Beijing?
Beijing is a wonderful start to launch your trip to China. Full of historical sites and sprawling parks, tourists will only see the highlights of Chinese culture and history here, but ever-changing international metropolis, which host Olympic Games in 2008. Here below are some must-sees of Beijing. Major sites include: The Great Wall - As a symbol of China's history and heritage, many foreigners believe that the trip to China is not complete without a visit to the Great Wall. Beijing is the best place to see the engineering feat made by ancient Chinese people. The Forbidden City - The Forbidden City stands in the center of Beijing, also called "Purple Gold Palace". It is the best-kept and largest imperial dwelling in China. The emperors of two dynasties, the Ming and the Qing, lived here with their families and hundreds of court ladies and palace eunuchs. Temple of Heaven - The Temple of Heaven is a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design, which simply and graphically illustrates a cosmogony of great importance for the evolution of one of the world's great civilizations. The Summer Palace - The Summer Palace lies in the northwest of Beijing, consisting of Longevity Hill (59 meters high), Kunming Lake and complex buildings with an area of 290 hectares. It is a famous summer resort for Qing emperors after Emperor Qianlong. Hutongs (small lanes or roads) - Hutong, the unique street design to Beijing, was created to reflect the imperial ruling of the emperors from within the Forbidden City. It is not only a kind of architecture, but also serves as a window into Beijing folk life and the "encyclopedia of the history and culture of Beijing." Ming Tombs - Ming Tombs are located at Chan Ping County, 50 km northwest of Beijing. Of the 16 emperors who ruled China during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 13 are buried in elaborate complexes in the valley of the Ming Tombs north of Beijing. Beihai Park - The park has the city's largest lake and a landmark white pagoda, this is the capital's oldest Imperial garden, with an 800-year history. It is the best single park in Beijing to visit, and a wonderful place to stroll around.
What is the palace?
The palace is a residence. This is where some who lives.
What are some towns close to the palace in England?
Which palace? Buckingham Palace is in London.
What is the name of the former home of Chinese Emperors in Beijing?
We all know the Imperial Palace was for the emperor to live in during Ming and Qing dynasty. In 1924 when the last emperor Puyi with his family were driven out of the imperial palace, and then in 1925 the palace converted into the Palace museum (故宫. Now the imperial palace is called palace museum(故宫),and also called purple Forbiddon city"(紫禁城）. In the feudal society, The imperial palace was not so easy to enter for the commen people, so it was called Forbiddon city, The word 'purple' comes form ancient Chinese astronomer's believe:There are three constellationes in the univers, the purple star in the center was also called purple palace for the God of heaven to live in. Since the emperor on the earth believed that he was the son of the god of heaven, and his palace was the center of whole univers, so he called his palace "Purple Forbiddon City"(紫禁城）. The Beijing Summer Palace (頤和園, Yiheyuan) is an immense park containing some newish Qing architecture. [Thought of and constructed under the command of Emperor Qianlong]. Qianlong burned down a building because he thought it unsuitable for the surroundings, so he decided to rebuild it into a different structure as a part of what's now called 頤和園. The original palace was used as a summer residence, an escape from the ferocious heat. It is consisting of Longevity Hill (長壽山) (59 meters high), Kunming Lake (Kunminghu, 昆明湖) and complex buildings with an area of 290 hectares.
