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| China China is home to some of the richest history and tradition in the world. You can view modernity in the large cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. You can also see monuments and proof of cultural history, like the Great Wall of China and the Silk Road. Finally, there's no shartage of natural wonders, such as the Himalayas (more specifically Mt. Everest) and the Yangtze River. |
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| Prince Gong's mansion, Beijing's largest and best preserved princely home with a history of more than 230 years, fully opened to the public on August 20 after two-and-a-half years of renovation.[echinacities reported] The mansion, comprising a residential area and a garden, is located along the scenic Rear Lake north of the Forbidden City in the center of the capital. It was built in 1776 as the residence of Heshen, a privileged minister favored by Emperor Qianlong (1711-1799), and it later became the home for several princes. The 28,000-square-meter garden opened to the public in 1988. The newly opened area was the residence, with an area of 32,000 sq m. About 9,800 sq m of existing buildings in the residential area were renovated and craftsmen built another 2,200 sq m of buildings, relying on records of the original sites. The whole project cost about 200 million yuan (29.1 million U.S. dollars). The mansion museum also offers a collection of pictures and documents about princes of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), as well as antique furniture, royal clothing, porcelain and other daily items. |
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