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The Ming Dynasty's Prowess
By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe|2010-09-03|Destinations
The ancient Chinese were famous for their advances in science and medicine. They were also the first astrologers in the world, mapping out the complicated movements of the stars before any other civilization.
The Ho Dynasty - a new World Heritage Site in Vietnam
By: Vietnam Heritage Travel|2011-07-15|Destinations
Built in 1397, the Ho Dynasty fortress lies in Vietnam’s north central province of Thanh Hoa. A friend described the site to me as follows: “Nothing more than some gates, some fortress walls and a headless and tail-less marble dragon.” Upon first sight, I had to agree.
The Last Empress dowager who keeps the dynasty alive
By: Vietnam Heritage Travel|2011-11-29|Destinations
Empress dowager Duc Tu Cung, the mother of the last Emperor Bao Dai, lived a remarkable life that spanned many of the upheavals of 20th century Vietnam. The woman who would later become the Empress Dowager was born in 1890 in Hue, with the name Hoang Thi Cuc.
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The Nguyen Dynasty is Alive and Well at the Imperial Capital of Hue
By: Exotissimo Traveler|2011-07-25|Travel & Leisure
Ever want to get up close and personal with Asian Emperors? You can't get any closer than in Hue, Vietnam where the legacy of the Nguyen Empire lives on.
What was the power of Vietnam emperor in the past?
By: vietnampackagetour|2011-10-04|Destinations
Some of the mystery surrounding the seals of Nguyen Dynasty has been lifted with their publication in a new time. A collection of 85 seals dating from the Nguyen Dynasty have been showcased in a new publication from the national Museum of Vietnamese...604
Udaipur – The City of Lakes
By: Ayush Aggarwal|2011-08-25|Travel Tips
Udaipur – The City of Lakes It is the jewel of Mewar, a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1,200 years, making it the oldest dynasty in India, perhaps in the world! Claiming descent from Surya, the sun God, they were the only Rajput princes w...307
The Famous Terracotta Army
By: Eyes Webmaster|2010-12-19|Travel & Leisure
Terracotta army is basically soldier and horse funeral statues. The Terra cotta are warriors and horses are a huge collection of Terracotta sculptures that depict the many armies of Qin shi Huang.
Mid Autumn Festival 2011
By: Rose|2010-11-30|Travel Tips
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, Zhongqiu Festival, or in Chinese, Zhongqiujie, is a popular harvest festival celebrated by Chinese people and Vietnamese people (even though they celebrate it differently), dating back over 3...301
Discovery of Beijing Ming Tombs
By: Summer Yang|2010-08-06|Destinations
Located in Mount, approximately 50 kilometers northwest from the downtown area of Beijing , The Ming Tombs collected 13 mausoleums, and are the final resting places of 13 Ming Dynasty emperors.
Uncover Steel and Stone Masterpieces in Xi'an's Forest of Stele Museum
By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe|2010-11-11|Destinations
Located within close proximity of the City Wall's South Gate on Sanxuejie Street in Xi'an lies an 11th century Confucian temple that houses what has been deemed the largest collection of steles in the entirety of the Chinese Republic.
