More pics of the new Tom Bradley International Terminal

Sneak Preview of the New Tom Bradley International Terminal

Pictures of the new Tom Bradley International Terminal taken on 

LAX Appreciation Day - Saturday, June 22, 2013.  

The new terminal is scheduled to open later this year.

More to come..........

The Shaolin Temple - More than Just Kung Fu

The Shaolin Temple [Photo by Wang Zirui/Asianewsphoto]

The Shaolin Temple has successfully hosted an annual Shaolin Temple Day in California for nine consecutive years.  It is now preparing to stage its first cultural festival in the United States.  The temple has more than a million followers in North America alone.

“We’re working to build a platform to support exchanges between Shaolin disciples and kung fu lovers across the world,” according to Shi Yongxin, abbot of the Buddhist temple in the city of Dengfeng.

Read more: http://www.travel-impact-newswire.com/2013/06/chinas-shaolin-temple-home-of-kung-fu-plans-global-image-building-campaign/#ixzz2XL2ZZHpq

Datong - China Culture Discovery

Known as the 'City of the Coal', Datong has developed into the second largest industrial city in Shanxi due to its advantage in energy. Its large reserves of coal make it a very important energy base for China. 

Datong is also one of the 24 famous historical and cultural cities in China due to its ever prosperous history. Datong is also famous for its World Heritage-the Yungang Grottoes and the Hanging Temple-which date to the the Northern Wei Dynasty.

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Three Gorges Dam - Yangtze River Cruise

The Three Gorges Dam is the largest water conservancy project in the world. It began its construction in 1993 and was completed in 2008. It is designed to decrease the risk of flooding during the current peak rainfall season, as well as store and distribute water during the dry periods. 

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Shennong Stream - Yangtze River Cruise Shore Excursion

Shennong Stream, a narrow tributary of the Yangtze River is located on the border between Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge. With crystal clear water, the stream flows swiftly from north to south through deep gorges. 

As you drift along the Shennong Stream by open sampans (peapod boats), you'll experience the full panorama of the natural scenery, the ancient village and the flavor of the Tujia (the local ethnic minority). 

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Lesser Three Gorges - Yangtze River

Compared to the Three Gorges, the Lesser Three Gorges win everyone's hearts with its distinctive natural beauty in its quiet, unassuming way. The three separate valleys on the Daning River are named Dragon Gate Gorge, Misty Gorge and Emerald Gorge. 

The sheer cliffs and steep mountains rise on either side, creating one of the natural fine arts galleries as natural scenic wonders unfold on both banks of the river with clear water and peaks covered with green trees and bushes.

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Shibaozhai - Yangtze River Cruise

The Shibaozhai Temple is a 12-story, 18th century temple built on the northern bank of the Yangtze River of China. Shibaozhai (Stone Treasure Stronghold) was erected by Emperor Qianlong on a large rock rising almost 100 feet out of the river. The Shibaozhai Temple is an architecural delight, having been built without nails. This site celebrates an ancient legend concerning a small hole in the temple wall where rice trickled out to feed the monks. Unfortunately, when the monks got greedy and enlarged the hole to make the rice flow quicker, the rice dried up altogether.

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Cruise the Yangtze River on a 5-Star Century Cruiseliner

River cruising is a wonderful story of discovery—complete with 

luxury, comfort and convenience. 

Take a journey along the mysterious waterway that is the heart of China, the mighty Yangtze River. See ancient sites and remote rural villages. 

The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia 

and the third longest in the world at more than 3,915 miles. 

It flows from the Tibetan Plateau in the west to the east China Sea. 

Join us on a cruise from Chongqing to Yichang on the 5-star Century Legend.

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Macau - Just a Ferry Ride from Hong Kong

Macau is a unique destination that preserves a multi-culture heritage. As a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, Macau includes a peninsula and two islands in the Pearl River Delta of Guangdong Province.  The 40-mile journey is about 55 minutes from Hong Kong by ferry.

While known now for its elaborate casinos, Macau's greatest asset and attraction is the heritage of cultures, where the arts and lifestyles of ancestral China have flourished alongside those of colonial Portugal.

The numerous number of historic buildings, streets and squares have survived in the shadow of the skyscrapers and city planning of the modern world.

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Lantau Island - Hong Kong

The beautiful scenery and famous historical sites are truly fascinating throughout Lantau Island. The chain of mountains stretches from the higher elevations in the West to the lower ridges in the East. Phoenix Mountain, over 3000 feet is the highest peak in the mountain range and the second highest peak in all of Hong Kong. Visitors often climb up at night to reach the top before daybreak to admire the sunrise.

One of the most impressive sites on Lantau Island is the Big Buddha, officially known as Tian Tan Buddha which stands at 34 feet tall and is part of the Po Lin Monastery complex. Weighing over 250 tons, the statue is the biggest bronze, seated Buddha in the world. Originally built as a source of inspiration and a place for contemplation, its massive size has turned it into a must-see attraction.

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Relax at Repulse Bay - Hong Kong

The beach at Repulse Bay has become one of Hong Kong's most 

popular beaches as it is close to the city on Hong Kong Island. Here you can enjoy the water and the sun as it reflects off the glittering water and waves. The temperatures are perfect in the summer for basking in the sun and enjoying the cool water. The regular season extends from March to November. You'll also find statues of Taoist gods, a mountain backdrop and property values that are said to be among the highest in 

Hong Kong. It is a free place to do some sightseeing and swim near the city.

Join us for some fun in the sun!

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Aberdeen Fishing Village - Hong Kong

From a pirates' den two centuries ago, Aberdeen is now a vibrant waterfront resort, however the traditional fishing life continues. 

The quaint and charming Aberdeen Fishing Village is not far from the 

bustling heart of Hong Kong, but it seems like light years away.

Here, you'll find rows upon rows of old-fashioned junks and sampans. Some fishermen and their families still live in the house boats for part of the year. 

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Victoria Peak - Hong Kong

A journey to Hong Kong is not complete without experiencing Victoria Peak.  By day your eyes stretch across sparkling skyscrapers and Victoria Harbour all the way to the green hills of the New Territories. In early evening this panorama melts into pink and orange before reincarnating as a dazzling galaxy of light, shimmering beneath you. 

Victoria Peak is a must-see when you visit Hong Kong.

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Dynamic Hong Kong

Floating islands, the Giant Buddha and a one-of-a-kind skyline are just some of Hong Kong's unique features. Get an eyeful of traditional Chinese architecture, then take the tram to the top of Victoria Peak for unparalleled views. 

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Tiger Hill - Suzhou

Tiger Hill is known for its natural beauty as well as its historic sites. The hill is so named because it is said to look like a crouching tiger. Another legend states that a white tiger appeared on the hill to guard it following the burial of King Helu. 

Numerous historical sites can be found on the hill, some of which can be traced back more than 2,500 years ago. The Tiger Hill Pagoda stands on the peak. It's the oldest pagoda in the vicinity of Suzhou and has the distinction of being China's Leaning Tower.

Witness this incredible site firsthand!

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Lingering Garden - Suzhou

Lingering Garden is a renowned classical garden located to the northwest of Suzhou. In 1997, the garden, along with other classical gardens in Suzhou, was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. 

Come and enjoy a walk through this beautiful classical garden.

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Suzhou and its Classical Chinese Gardens

Suzhou is the most exquisite garden city in China, noted for its unique layout, intertwined with waterways, stone bridges and private gardens.

The Classical Gardens of Suzhou are masterpieces of Chinese landscape garden design in which art, nature and ideas are integrated perfectly to create ensembles of great beauty and peaceful harmony. 

Join us as we tour through this exquisite garden city.

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Oriental Pearl TV Tower of Shanghai

The Oriental Pearl Tower stands by the bank of Huangpu River. It is in the center of Lujiazui, opposite to the Bund, which is famous for its grand buildings of various architectural styles. The tower is over 1500 feet high. The designers magically set the eleven beautiful spheres of various sizes up from the green grassland to the blue sky with two giant spheres shining like two rubies. The whole design is rich in poetic and pictorial splendor, which gives us the impression of various sizes of pearls dropping onto the emerald plate.

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