Ancient town

QUẢNG NAM (Vietnam), July 18 (Bernama): Hoi An, the ancient city located in the central province of Quang Nam in Vietnam has been voted the 20th best city in the world by the readers of the American magazine Travel + Leisure. Readers ranked the city based on factors including hotel …

By Yang Wenming, People’s Daily Weishan, an ancient city located at the foot of Ailao Mountain in the western part of Yunnan Province in southwest China, was founded in 1389 with a history of over 600 years. The ancient city is home to a number of historical relics that bear …

A rainbow hovers over a square in the ancient town of Weishan County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, June 13, 2019. (Photo by Zhang Shulu/People’s Daily Online) By Yang Wenming Weishan, an ancient city located at the foot of Ailao Mountain in the western part of Yunnan …

Aerial photo taken on June 21, 2022 shows the scenery of an ancient town in Tianchang Township of Jingxing County, north China’s Hebei Province. Historical sites have been renovated and infrastructure has been improved in the ancient town of Tianchang County to better preserve cultural heritage and attract more tourists. …

Posted in Northern California June 20, 2022 by Lysa Allman-Baldwin California is full of small towns and big cities steeped in fascinating history. And much of it began during the Gold Rush era that began in the 1800s. Each location offers a distinct window into …

There are only two occasions when the annual harborside ceremony, which dates back to the 12th century, has not taken place – and the coronavirus lockdown was one of them. However, yesterday at 9am, on the eve of Ascension Day, the ceremony of the Horngarth, or the planting of the …

The Po Klong Garai tower complex stands in the bright sunshine of Phan Rang – Thap Cham town. (Photo: NDO) The tower complex is not only a spiritual and cultural space of people, but also a valuable heritage, in which intact traces of the history, architecture and art of sculpture …

Two good local causes have benefited from donations from a charity whose roots date back to the 16th century. The Court Leet is a Chatteris charity that raises money from the income from the land it rents, then uses the money for general benefit and the betterment of the town. …

To motivate participants, the organizer of this event Chengxiang City almost came out 200,000 RMB to reward creators of excellent works. There will be a first prize winner who will receive 120,000 RMB in cash prizes, two second prize winners who will receive 20,000 RMB in prizes respectively, three third …

Jinjiang element becomes “China’s Visiting Card” for the first time QUANZHOU, CHINA – Media outreach – March 8, 2022 – The Jinjiang element has become the “visiting card of China” for the first time. – The Anhai-themed stamp, one of the commemorative stamps of the “Ancient Cities of China (IV)” …

Jinjiang element becomes “China’s Visiting Card” for the first time QUANZHOU, CHINA – Media outreach – March 8, 2022 – The Jinjiang element has become the “visiting card of China” for the first time. — The Anhai-themed stamp, one of the commemorative stamps of the “Ancient Cities of China (IV)” …

An aerial photo shows a view of the ancient town of Pingyao during the Spring Festival in Jinzhong City, north China’s Shanxi Province, Feb. 8, 2022. With a history of over 2,800 years, Pingyao was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997. It is best known for its …

Tourists visit the ancient town of Pingyao during the Spring Festival in Jinzhong City, north China’s Shanxi Province, Feb 7, 2022. With a history of over 2,800 years, Pingyao has was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997. It is best known for its nearly intact Ming Dynasty …

The ancient-style illuminated city of Jinling is covered in snow at night in Nanjing, east China’s Jiangsu Province. (Photo courtesy of Jinling City) The winter scenery of the old-style pavilions and granaries inside the scenic area under the snowfall has attracted many Hanfu (or traditional Chinese costume) enthusiasts to take …

The ancient-style illuminated city of Jinling is covered in snow at night in Nanjing, east China’s Jiangsu Province. (Photo courtesy of Jinling City) The winter scenery of the old-style pavilions and granaries inside the scenic area under the snowfall has attracted many Hanfu (or traditional Chinese costume) enthusiasts to take …

Visitors visit Hoi An (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Enter the Hoi An ancient town in the south-central province of Quang Namvisitors can deeply feel a diverse and artistic blend of architectural works typical of Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and French cultures. After two quiet years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, …

Villa in the ancient town of Xitang combines luxury with Chinese vernacular architecture Xitang Ancient Town Villa is the latest resort in the historic water town of Jiangnan region, southern China, Courtesy of Nature Times Art Design Co. This new complex in the ancient town of Xitang is inspired by …

After the massive earthquake of 2015, the ancient city of Khokana in the southern part of the Kathmandu Valley was devastated. It was the same with the family of Hari Nath Dangol. Like many physical structures in Khokana, Dangol’s ancestral home was destroyed in the earthquake. “We were unable to …

Ti Gong Landscape of Zhujiajiao Old Town Ti Gong Xunmeng Garden in Zhujiajiao Town Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Tourist Market will receive new energy as efforts are underway to transform the Water Town into a National Level 5A tourist attraction, the top category for tourist destinations in China, officials said. the …

Foreign vacationers take a bike tour around the city. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – After two calm years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Hoi An is once again lively as it is one of the two destinations selected by the provincial authorities to reopen its doors in international tourists. Located …

ST. PETERSBURG (UrduPoint News / Sputnik – November 20, 2021) Russia sent a team of rescue archaeologists to Syria to make a digital copy of the ancient city of Resafa, a UNESCO-recognized Syrian heritage site, told Sputnik the main scientist behind the effort. Resafa was a fortified desert outpost in …

Print and digital download photos available A story contest based on the beautiful heritage map specially commissioned by Totnes produced a plethora of stories as creative and engaging as the map itself, the judges say. Aspiring writers were invited to let their creativity run free by drawing inspiration from the …

A story contest based on the beautiful heritage map specially commissioned by Totnes has produced a plethora of tales as creative and engaging as the map itself, say the judges. Budding writers were invited to let their creativity run free, taking inspiration from the huge map on display in St …

An ancient Greek and Roman city called Metropolis within the borders of the Turkish province of Izmir has delivered many precious gifts over the course of three decades, the latest being the statue of a noblewoman. Excavations in the city of Metropolis, an ancient town in the Torbali district of …

The photo shows the ancient city of Yangliuqing in Tianjin Municipality (north China). [People’s Daily Online/Zhou Yu] Yangliuqing, an ancient city located in Tianjin Municipality (northern China), strives to protect its traditional culture, ranging from New Year’s images to ancient Chinese folk art, historical and cultural heritage depicted. by the …

Highlights of this trip:1. Brazier pot bean feast: one brazier pot + four small hot pots + 12 traditional Chinese cold dishes + 2 traditional Chinese hot dishes + 10 traditional Chinese staples;2. Visit the village of Willow-Valley: you can still see traditional Chinese houses, ancient trees and old town …

From witnessing fierce battles to hosting royal buildings, the town of Bobbili has had its share of history, in terms of heritage and legacy. Often referred to as Veera (courageous) Bobbili, the city obtained this title due to the worth of its people. Going back to the roots, let’s go …

About 50 minutes from Beirut to the north, in Batroun Governorate, the coastal town of Kfar Abida stretches out to vast green hills overlooking its pristine beaches and seaside resorts. It has an Aramaic name which means The field does, and there is also speculation that it could be an …

Tanzania touts slave trade artifacts, including 150-year-old memorabilia from famous British explorer David Livingstone, to promote heritage tourism in the western town of Tabora mired in widespread poverty and economic stagnation. Heritage tourism is increasingly becoming a growing industry in Africa, attracting large numbers of descendants of the slave trade …

An upscale homestay-style guest room, Jing ting is located one hour from Shanghai in the nearby water town of Zhujiajiao. The restored historic building is within walking distance of the attractions of the millennial village, like the Fangsheng Bridge and Kezhi Garden, but it is secluded enough for guests to …

BEIJING – The 2021 Shijiazhuang International Festival opened in the ancient Longquan City of Shijiazhuang, an archetypal Chinese city and the provincial capital of Hebei, China, to promote and develop the local economy through local drinks, food and artistic performances. The colorful event organized by Shijiazhuang Municipal Government, Municipal Commerce …

BEIJING, July 26 (APP): The 2021 Shijiazhuang International Festival opened in the ancient city of Longquan of Shijiazhuang, an archetypal Chinese city and the provincial capital of Hebei, China, to promote and develop the local economy through local drinks, food and artistic performances. The colorful event organized by Shijiazhuang Municipal …

A city just 60 minutes from London is officially the second most affordable place to buy your first home outside of the capital. The moving website, Reallymoving, collected data and looked at the affordability of different places for first-time home buyers across the East, South East and West as an …

This photo released on May 26, 2021 shows the scenery of Xitang Ancient Town in Jiashan County, Jiaxing City, east China’s Zhejiang Province. (Chinese Information Service/Wang Gang) Xitang Ancient Town is a scenic and tranquil water town with a history of over 1,000 years. Featuring picturesque scenery of canal towns, …

There is no doubt that the fate of one of the country’s oldest shopping malls in Homa Bay County was left to chance. A visit to the town of Kendu Bay lifts the veil on the miserable turn of events as the abandoned and derelict structures of the Old Town …

PENGAN, China, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A livestock herding festival has been launched in Peng’an County, Sichuan province, the April 30attracting tourists from all over the country to enjoy this natural wonder and a recently restored ancient city. A herd of cattle crosses the Jialing River to an island …

By Lan Huong March 31, 2021 | 17:45 GMT + 7 Many old houses in the central city of Hoi An are damaged by termites. Photo by VnExpress / Ha Thanh. Following social distancing from Covid-19 last year, hundreds of relics across Hoi An, a UNESCO heritage site, have been …

Ti Gong Artist’s impression of the Zhenru sub-center in the Putuo district The city of Zhenru in Shanghai, which dates back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279), will become a “center of public activities” for the Yangtze River Delta region. The city of the district of Putuo, originally formed around the …

Christie® Crimson Series 3DLP® laser projectors were deployed for a large-scale cultural performance in the scenic ancient city of Furong, China’s Hunan Province. Entitled “Revelry of the Blooming Hibiscus,” the nighttime show celebrates the rich culture of the Tujia people, one of the largest ethnic minority groups in the country, …

One of the last sections of the ancient city wall of Ardee at Cappocksgate could be enclosed in a special tempered glass or plexiglass shield to protect it for future generations. And it could be adapted to overlay an image of what it would have looked like centuries ago. It …

Aerial photo taken on March 10, 2021 shows tourists visiting the ancient city of Shuangjiang in the Tongnan district of Chongqing, southwest China. The Ancient City of Shuangjiang, located in Tongnan District in Chongqing, was built at the end of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and the beginning of the Qing …

As appealing to men as they are to women, attars have an androgynous quality. They have intense floral, woody, musky, smoky, green or herbaceous notes. Depending on the season, the aromas can be both hot (cloves, cardamom, saffron, oud) and refreshing (jasmine, pandan, vetiver, marigold). (Related: Frankincense Trees – In …

This article first appeared on our partner site, Independent Turkish The winners of the 10th annual European Union Human Rights Film Competition were announced and the top prize was awarded to a Turkish film telling the story of Hasankeyf, a 12,000-year-old town, which was flooded by the construction of the …

Tourists stroll around Hoi An Old Quarter at night (Photo courtesy of Hoi An Culture and Sports Center) Quang Nam (VNS / VNA) – The ancient city of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam offers free entry to tourists visiting the old quarter and artisan villages from …

By Giang Huy October 18, 2020 | 21:33 GMT + 7 Residents of Bao Vinh town, Thua Thien-Hue province, responded to the severe disruption caused by the heavy flooding. Located on the banks of the downstream Huong River (Perfume), the old town of Municipality of Huong Vinh was severely flooded …

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Shot by Ma Xuefeng. Edited by Ma Xuefeng. Subtitles by Edgar. With 127 well-preserved ancient structures dating from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and the Republic of China (1912-1949), Cangcheng, an ancient city in Songjiang District, is extremely different from other ancient Chinese cities trapped by tourists as …

MULTAN (APP) – Sandwiched between the grandeur of the Suleman mountain range and the might of the roaring Indus River, the strip of plain that crosses the Dera Ghazi Khan division is believed to hide evidence and clues about the Buddhist civilizations that once held there survived and prospered. This …

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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – An ancient Chinese city with more than 2,000 years of history is the latest place to be inundated by the devastating floods that have ravaged southern China in recent weeks. Since June, more than 10 million people in 26 provinces have been affected by torrential rains, …

TEHRAN – Khoy may not be on every traveller’s radar, but it is a natural choice for eco-tourists as it offers many scenic hikes, scenic views in addition to colorful geological features. Khoy has long been a melting pot of cultural exchanges. The ancient city is a destination for those …

Shot by Tang Dafei. Edited by Hu Jun. Subtitles by Shen Ke. The festive spirit was at the rendezvous in the Bell Square of the ancient city of Qibao over the weekend, with traditional paper cutting artists, plasticine sculptors, calligraphers in colored ink, old-fashioned Chinese dessert chefs and embroiderers teaching …

The photo taken on May 29, 2020 shows the new giant pandas home in the ancient city of Fenghuang, Fenghuang County, central China’s Hunan Province. Eight pandas moved into their new home in the ancient city of Fenghuang in central China’s Hunan province on Friday. It is the first time …

Habibe Sacik sat on the banks of the Tigris and cried. “I came to see my village one last time,” she said days before the waters of the controversial Ilisu Dam flooded her village along with dozens of others. “Wherever you go, how far you walk, home is home. You …

Archaeologists have discovered an ancient buried city in Ethiopia that has been inhabited for 1,400 years. The city is called Beta Samati, a hub of commerce and commerce, connecting the capital Aksum with the Red Sea and beyond and it was part of a civilization called Aksum, which is said …

A village in Ethiopia has been discovered that belonged to the little-known Aksum Empire – a bustling, sprawling metropolis rivaling Rome that has survived for centuries. The Empire dominated much of East Africa from the first century BC until 825 AD and rivaled its contemporary Roman in size and power. …

The night landscape in Zhengding in Shijiazhuang, in the province of Hebei (north of China). [Photo provided to China Daily] As night falls, the modern part of the county darkens into darkness. Red lanterns of different sizes illuminate the ancient structures, bringing the ancient city back to life. Zhengding, about …

The historic town of Vaishali in Bihar, which has been mentioned in mythological texts such as the Mahabharata, is also a place surrounded by dense mango and banana groves as well as vast rice fields. From a Buddhist monastery on the outskirts of town to many other religious and historical …

01:06 Despite its rapid industrialization, there are still corners in China that have retained their original color. The ancient towns and villages of China are places where traditions are well preserved in terms of architecture, way of life, folk customs and craftsmanship. The new series “Ancient Charm of China” intends …

01:07 In Jiashan County of Jiaxing City, east China’s Zhejiang Province, is Xitang, an ancient water town. With its history dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC East China. Ancient City of Xitang in Jiashan County, Jiaxing City, East China’s Zhejiang Province. / Photo VCG Ancient City …

A popular Brough park hides ancient remains of “national significance,” according to new research involving the University of Hull. Archaeologists worked on the Burrs Playing Field as part of the “Petuaria ReVisited” project, where they have now found evidence of a 2,000-year-old settlement, believed to be the remains of a …

Artists from China and abroad perform various performances at Xizha Scenic Area in Wuzhen, a 1,300-year-old water town in Zhejiang Province, during the Wuzhen Theater Festival in October. [Photo provided to China Daily] Most of the old towns I visited on the lower Yangtze River turned out to be largely …

Nestled in the historic district of Seyitgazi are the remains of the oldest city of EskiÅŸehir. Shovel by shovel, Küllüoba is revealed with excavations carried out since 1996. The head of the excavation, Prof. Dr Turan Efe and Associate Professor Dr Murat Türkteki, the head of the Archeology Department of …

At Lyme Regis, a new development called Woodberry Copse promises high quality homes in one of England’s most captivating coastal towns. Is there a British city with a more evocative name than Lyme Regis? The very sound of the place conjures up images of one of our most irresistible coastal …

Hoi An Ancient Town The ancient town of Hoi An is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port dating from the 15th to 19th centuries. Its buildings and street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, which have combined to produce this unique heritage site. The …

The recently released images of the ancient city of Hasankeyf are nothing short of shocking. In scenes and sounds reminiscent of the destruction of Palmyra by the Islamic State and the Taliban blowing up the Bamiyan Buddhas, stones rained in some areas following the sound of the blasts, rocking the …

Iraqi militiamen, who this week chased Islamic State fighters from the ancient city of Hatra, found IS had destroyed relics dating back more than 2,000 years. “Carvings and engraved images are destroyed, but the walls and towers of the Hatra Kingdom remain standing,” said Marwa Rashid, spokesperson for the Iraqi …

WUZHEN, China – On a rainy afternoon, Liu Hongfei let himself fall into an empty stroller in Wuzhen, a picturesque town in eastern China. He wore dark clothes and red sneakers, his face painted white, a kazoo perched in his mouth. “Hello?” he squeaked, addressing the marching tourists. “Is anyone …

Dozens of circular geoglyphs, some featuring multiple intertwined rings, have been identified and mapped near the ancient Peruvian town of Quilcapampa, revealing that these earthen patterns were created near ancient routes used for trade. Geoglyphs are drawings, which often form shapes or images, on the landscape. They are found all …

The Oleg Deripaska Volnoe Delo Foundation and the Institute of Archeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences have discovered fragments of a marble stele bearing an inscription of the former Persian King Darius I. Found in the ancient city of Phanagoria, in the Krasnodar region in southern Russia, the stele …

Thorikos, an ancient city in Attica, was the site of a 5-kilometer (3-mile) network of silver mines just below the city’s acropolis. Researchers believe that the slaves did the hard work of carving the bedrock and extracting the precious ore of lead and silver, which later contributed to the wealth …

The organic and historical links between the ancient city and the surrounding villages must be developed. India is on the cusp of a paradigm shift in how its much neglected heritage should be preserved. The funding shortage was almost ended with the launch of two new programs by the central …

Recent research by The Diros Project, a five-year excavation program in Diros Bay, Greece, has uncovered the remains of an ancient town and burial complex dating from the Neolithic and Age bronze. In addition to the Neolithic couple of “spoons” which has been highlighted in recent press articles, the archaeological …

For years Bryon Schroeder has heard rumors of an ancient abandoned village in central Wyoming, where archaeologists found tens of thousands of artifacts, then moved on before fully excavating the site. The site, first discovered in 1969 in Shirley Basin, has become almost legendary. When Schroeder started asking where exactly …

An ancient synagogue discovered on the shore of the Sea of ​​Galilee may have been a temple where Jesus preached, according to the Christian organization that owns the site. Archaeologists have excavated the 2,000-year-old ruins, which date back to the 1st century, in the town of Migdal in northern Israel. …

The former merchant town of Morpeth in Northumberland was worst affected by the torrential rains over the weekend. A month of rain fell over the area in a single day, causing the Wansbeck River to overflow and engulf the town in two feet of dirty water. Yesterday, the floodwaters had …