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策划：王源宗、LingChen
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BGM：Northwind by BrunuhVile、Dance of the River Spirits by Marcus Warner
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Planning: Wang Yuanzong, Ling Chen
Video production: Ling Chen
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Video shooting/image: 8KRAW photographer (see the list at the end of the film)
Producer Coordination/Writing: Lu Youyuan
BGM: Northwind by BrunuhVile, Dance of the River Spirits by Marcus Warner
ZhangJiaJie-TianMenShan Show by ZhangYiMou
Zhangjiajie Xiangxi Theatre Group 1
China Tour Advisors recommends a visit to China's Hunan Province. See the show in Wulingyuan and visit Zhangjiajie.
Changsha 21-29 May 2019
DAY 1 BRUNEI – CHANGSHA
BI611 1940/2330 Hotel: Changsha Zijin Days Hotel or similar
Assemble 2 1/2 hours at Brunei International Airport for departure to Changsha. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel.
DAY 2 CHANGSHA – CHANGDE BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
Hotel: Zeyun Hotel or similar
Proceed to Changde, visit the German town of Changde, Changde Liuye Lake Park, Changde poetry wall
and Changde River Street.
COMPULSORY TOUR:
Tianmen Fox Fairy + Xiangjiang
Scenery Belt + Du Fu Jiang Pavilion
DAY 3 CHANGDE – FENGHUANG (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER) Hotel: Fengtian International Hotel or similar
Head to Phoenix; [Phoenix Ancient City] let you experience the real and unique Fenghuang Ancient City with
your heart. Special arrangements cannot be missed [Tuojiang Boat], with the flood of the Lijiang River, the
ancient city of Phoenix will become so leisurely and beautiful. Boating in the clear and turquoise Tuojiang,
you will visit the Tujia shacks on the two sides of the river. After dinner, visit the ancient city at night;
experience the romance of the night view of the ancient city of Fenghuang.
@ RMB450/person
OPTIONAL TOUR:
Baofeng Lake (include battery car &
boat tour @ RMB350/person
STAY
•Local 5 star hotel
DAY 4 FENGHUANG – ZHANGJIAJIE (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
VISIT
• Phoenix Ancient City
• Tianmen Mountain
• Junsheng Painting Institude
• Huanglongdong scenic area
• Changzhoujie Grand Canyon
Hotel: Kaili Hotel or similar
Visit Tianmen Mountain - the new legend of Zhangjiajie in the world - the longest single journey cable car in
the world; experience the Tianmenshan glass path; ride to the natural wonders [Tianmen Cave] through the
nine bends and eighteen bends; specially arrange to visit the world only has China, China Only Hunan has,
and only Zhangjiajie in Hunan has the unique original art palace [Junsheng Painting Institude].
(Note: In winter, due to freezing road condition, the car ride will be replaced by cable car.)
DAY 5 ZHANGJIAJIE (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER) Hotel: Santo Domingo International Hotel or similar
Take the world's fastest, highest, largest carrying outdoor sightseeing elevator - [Bailong Elevator] to the
Hollywood movie blockbuster Avatar located [Yuanjiajie], you can enjoy the arc bridge that appeared many
times in the Avatar movie. Prototype - the first bridge in the world, and the Zhangjiajie Nantianyizhu and
the Halleluyashan real scene, which are similar to the main mountain of the Avatar poster.
INCLUDE
• Return Economy Airfare with
airport tax & fuel
• Accommodation
• Tours, Entrances, Meals & Transfer
as indicated
• Chinese Speaking guide & Tipping
DAY 6 ZHANGJIAJIE (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
EXCLUDE
• Travel Insurance
• China visa (if needed)
Hotel: Santo Domingo International Hotel or similar
Today proceed to the latest East Line attraction [Changzhoujie Grand Canyon C Line], Morning Tour to
[Dongtian] Products: VIP tour of the world's natural heritage, the country's first 5A scenic spot
[Huanglongdong scenic area], Huanglong Cave is famous for its world-class wonders of the cave, presenting
the simple life scene of the Tujia people in front of your eyes, experience the artistic conception of the hidden
fields and the wild clouds. Including 4-VIP tour service, battery car, tour guide, channel, and boat. In the
afternoon, visit the largest commercial pedestrian street in the scenic spot - Xibu Street, (Tujia language, also
known as Southwestern Kapu), is a beautiful hand-made brocade of the Tujia people. It is a tribute to the
royal family, the only one in the country that integrates water bar street, Chinese famous snack street, Xiangxi
folk shopping boutique street, leisure inn, creative workshop, etc.
DAY 7 ZHANGJIAJIE-CHANGSHA (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
REMARKS：
• Child without bed limits to child under
the age of 6
• The sequence of the itinerary may
change to ensure smooth running of the
tour
•During winter, the site will be refunded
for RMB30 due to icing on the road.
•English itinerary is for guideline only,
kindly refer to Chinese itinerary
Hotel: Changsha Ruijing Hotel or similar
After breakfast, transfer back to Changsha and visit 10 billion copper officials, the ancient town of Tongguan,
the ancient town of Tongguanyao.
DAY 8 CHANGSHA – TRANSFER TO AIRPORT
(BREAKFAST/LUNCH) BI612 0030/0430
After breakfast, free leisure. Checkout in the afternoon. After lunch, visit the orange island head (including the
battery car). Then, go to the most prosperous Huangxing Road Pedestrian Street, Pinghetang, Wangfujing
DepartmentStore, Spring Department Store for shopping. Dinner at own expenses.
DAY 9 ARRIVAL BRUNEI BI612 0030/0430
Return back to Brunei Darussalam. *HOME SWEET HOME!*
Galerie Dock Sud - Exposition André Cervera - International Sunshine Museum - Beijing, Chine
27 août - 12 septembre 2011, CERVERA est présenté par Dock Sud Chine à l'international Sunshine Museum de Songzhuang, Pékin. plus grand Musée
privé de Chine.
Invité par Dock Sud Chine en résidence pour 6 mois dans son atelier de
Pékin, Cervera y a réalisé 28 toiles dont l'expo au Sunshine constitue la
finalité de la résidence.
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03:43 悠远流长最动听！国乐合鸣演绎经典《九州同》；
09:18 广东省博物馆入选文物：金漆木雕大神龛；
13:15 追求极致的工匠精神总是相通的！港珠澳大桥总设计师孟凡超讲述建桥之路；
18:31 四川博物院入选文物：后蜀残石经；
21:50 国家图书馆副馆长陈樱讲述自己与国宝的渊源；
26:20 风乎舞雩好不自在！北京舞蹈学院演绎古典舞《纸扇书生》；
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34:30 “中国航天第一人”杨利伟阐述国富民强的真正意义；
39:29 河北博物院入选文物：长信宫灯；
43:09 旧金山亚洲艺术博物馆馆长许杰介绍自己的文物展示理念——使文物活起来；
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53:32 云南省博物馆入选文物：聂耳小提琴；
56:00 台湾收藏家颜铮浩之子讲述父亲捐宝义举；
01:01:20 山东博物馆入选文物：银雀山《孙子兵法》《孙膑兵法》汉简；
01:04:42 潘鲁生——民间国宝也需要保护与传承；
01:08:11 黄圣依化身特展讲解员 看她在《国宝之夜》会pick哪件国宝；
01:18:06 甘肃省博物馆入选文物：铜奔马；
01:20:48 四十二年恪守己任 老馆长初世宾退休后仍为“丝绸之路”奔波；
01:25:50 山西博物院入选文物：侯马金代董氏墓戏俑；
01:29:47 王晓鹰透过戏俑感悟古戏台的文化魅力；
01:34:31 吴彤与国宝再续前缘 一曲《抱月入怀》唱尽壮志难酬；
01:39:24 故宫博物院入选文物：样式雷建筑烫样；
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Tang dynasty | Wikipedia audio article
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Tang dynasty
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The Tang dynasty (;Chinese: 唐朝) or the Tang Empire was an imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Sui dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. Historians generally regard the Tang as a high point in Chinese civilization, and a golden age of cosmopolitan culture. Tang territory, acquired through the military campaigns of its early rulers, rivaled that of the Han dynasty. The Tang capital at Chang'an (present-day Xi'an) was the most populous city in the world in its day.
The Lǐ family (李) founded the dynasty, seizing power during the decline and collapse of the Sui Empire. The dynasty was briefly interrupted when Empress Wu Zetian seized the throne, proclaiming the Second Zhou dynasty (690–705) and becoming the only Chinese empress regnant. In two censuses of the 7th and 8th centuries, the Tang records estimated the population by number of registered households at about 50 million people. Yet, even when the central government was breaking down and unable to compile an accurate census of the population in the 9th century, it is estimated that the population had grown by then to about 80 million people. With its large population base, the dynasty was able to raise professional and conscripted armies of hundreds of thousands of troops to contend with nomadic powers in dominating Inner Asia and the lucrative trade-routes along the Silk Road. Various kingdoms and states paid tribute to the Tang court, while the Tang also conquered or subdued several regions which it indirectly controlled through a protectorate system. Besides political hegemony, the Tang also exerted a powerful cultural influence over neighboring East Asian states such as those in Japan and Korea.
The Tang dynasty was largely a period of progress and stability in the first half of the dynasty's rule, until the An Lushan Rebellion and the decline of central authority in the later half of the dynasty. Like the previous Sui dynasty, the Tang dynasty maintained a civil-service system by recruiting scholar-officials through standardized examinations and recommendations to office. The rise of regional military governors known as jiedushi during the 9th century undermined this civil order. Chinese culture flourished and further matured during the Tang era; it is traditionally considered the greatest age for Chinese poetry. Two of China's most famous poets, Li Bai and Du Fu, belonged to this age, as did many famous painters such as Han Gan, Zhang Xuan, and Zhou Fang. Scholars of this period compiled a rich variety of historical literature, as well as encyclopedias and geographical works. The adoption of the title Tängri Qaghan by the Tang Emperor Taizong in addition to his title as emperor was eastern Asia's first simultaneous kingship.Many notable innovations occurred under the Tang, including the development of woodblock printing. Buddhism became a major influence in Chinese culture, with native Chinese sects gaining prominence. However, in the 840s the Emperor Wuzong of Tang persecuted Buddhism, which subsequently declined in influence. Although the dynasty and central government had gone into decline by the 9th century, art and culture continued to flourish. The weakened central government largely withdrew from managing the economy, but the country's mercantile affairs stayed intact and commercial trade continued to thrive regardless. However, agrarian rebellions in the latter half of the 9th century resulted in damaging atrocities such as the Guangzhou massacre of 878-879.
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Shenzhen | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
00:02:33 1 Etymology
00:03:35 2 History
00:04:22 2.1 Nantou
00:06:59 2.2 Market town
00:07:44 2.3 Special Economic Zone
00:10:33 3 Geography
00:12:45 3.1 Climate
00:14:55 4 Cityscape
00:15:04 5 Politics
00:15:43 6 Administrative divisions
00:18:58 7 Economy
00:24:00 7.1 Technology industry
00:25:26 7.1.1 Industrial zones
00:26:47 7.2 Economic cooperation with Hong Kong
00:31:21 7.2.1 Qianhai
00:33:05 8 Demographics
00:36:04 8.1 Historic
00:36:47 8.2 Other Statistics
00:39:14 8.3 Metropolitan area
00:39:40 8.4 Ethnic groups
00:39:49 8.4.1 Koreans
00:42:38 8.5 Languages
00:45:09 8.6 Religion
00:46:17 8.7 Crime
00:48:08 9 Education
00:49:21 9.1 Colleges and universities
00:51:01 10 Transport
00:51:10 10.1 Public transport
00:55:36 10.2 Roads
00:57:55 10.3 Railway
01:00:48 10.4 Air
01:02:00 10.5 Ferries
01:03:36 10.6 Connection with Hong Kong
01:05:27 11 Architecture
01:10:59 12 Parks and recreation
01:11:09 12.1 Parks and gardens
01:14:54 12.2 Theme parks
01:18:23 12.3 Beaches
01:18:59 13 Culture
01:20:51 13.1 Cuisine
01:21:55 13.2 Museums and exhibition centers
01:22:56 13.3 Theaters and concert halls
01:23:21 14 Media
01:24:54 15 Sports
01:27:14 16 Sister cities
01:27:57 17 See also
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I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.
- Socrates
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Shenzhen (, Mandarin: [ʂə́n.ʈʂə̂n] (listen)) is a major city in Guangdong Province, China; it forms part of the Pearl River Delta megalopolis, bordering Hong Kong to the south, Huizhou to the northeast, and Dongguan to the northwest. It holds sub-provincial administrative status, with powers slightly less than those of a province.
Shenzhen, which roughly follows the administrative boundaries of Bao'an County, officially became a city in 1979, taking its name from the former county town, whose train station was the last stop on the Mainland Chinese section of the railway between Canton and Kowloon. In 1980, Shenzhen was established as China's first special economic zone. Shenzhen's registered population as of 2017 was estimated at 12,905,000. However, local police and authorities estimate the actual population to be about 20 million, due to large populations of short-term residents, unregistered floating migrants, part-time residents, commuters, visitors, as well as other temporary residents. Shenzhen was one of the fastest-growing cities in the world in the 1990s and the 2000s and has been ranked second on the list of ‘top 10 cities to visit in 2019 by Lonely Planet.Shenzhen's cityscape results from its vibrant economy - made possible by rapid foreign investment following the institution of the policy of reform and opening-up in 1979. The city is a leading global technology hub, dubbed by media as the next Silicon Valley.Shenzhen hosts the Shenzhen Stock Exchange as well as the headquarters of numerous multinational companies such as JXD, Vanke, Hytera, CIMC, SF Express, Shenzhen Airlines, Nepstar, Hasee, Ping An Bank, Ping An Insurance, China Merchants Bank, Tencent, ZTE, Huawei, DJI and BYD. Shenzhen ranks 14th in the 2019 Global Financial Centres Index. It has one of the busiest container ports in the world.
Chongqing | Wikipedia audio article
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00:02:20 1 History
00:02:29 1.1 Ancient history
00:02:47 1.2 Imperial era
00:05:20 1.3 Provisional capital of the Republic of China
00:06:55 1.4 Municipality status
00:08:15 1.5 Organised crime and the gang trials
00:09:47 2 Geography
00:09:56 2.1 Physical geography and topography
00:13:31 2.2 Climate
00:16:34 2.3 Air
00:17:09 3 Administrative divisions
00:18:13 3.1 Urban areas
00:18:35 4 Central Chongqing
00:18:45 4.1 Districts
00:21:02 4.2 Landforms
00:22:29 4.3 Bridges
00:23:22 4.4 Aerial tramway
00:24:09 5 Demographics
00:26:57 6 Politics
00:30:20 7 Military
00:31:11 8 Economy
00:37:35 8.1 Economic and technological development zones
00:38:16 9 Transport
00:39:10 9.1 River port
00:40:23 9.2 Railways
00:42:23 9.3 Highways
00:44:28 9.4 Airports
00:49:36 9.5 Public transit
00:51:16 10 Culture
00:51:25 10.1 Language
00:52:14 10.2 Tourism
00:57:48 10.3 Media
00:58:28 10.4 Cuisine
01:01:21 10.5 Sports and recreation
01:01:30 10.5.1 Association football
01:03:36 10.5.2 Basketball
01:03:59 10.5.3 Sport venues
01:05:15 10.6 Religion
01:06:04 10.7 Notable people
01:08:23 11 Education
01:08:33 11.1 Colleges and universities
01:10:27 11.2 Notable high schools
01:11:41 11.3 International schools
01:12:06 12 International relations
01:12:16 12.1 Consulates
01:12:25 12.2 Twin towns – sister cities
01:14:24 13 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
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Voice name: en-US-Wavenet-A
I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
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Chongqing (, also US: , Chinese: [ʈʂʰʊ̌ŋ.tɕʰîŋ] (listen)), alternately romanized as Chungking, is a major city in southwest China. Administratively, it is one of China's four municipalities under the direct administration of central government (the other three are Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin), and the only such municipality in China located far away from the coast.Chongqing was a municipality during the Republic of China (ROC) administration, serving as its wartime capital during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937–1945); during this period, Chongqing was listed as one of the world's four anti-fascist command centers, along with Washington, D.C., London and Moscow. The current municipality was recreated on 14 March 1997 to help develop the central and western parts of China. The Chongqing administrative municipality has a population of over 30 million, spread over an area the size of Austria. The city of Chongqing made of 9 urban districts has a much smaller population of 18,384,100 as of 2016 estimation. According to the 2010 census, Chongqing is the most populous Chinese municipality, and also the largest direct-controlled municipality in China, containing 26 districts, eight counties, and four autonomous counties.
The official abbreviation of the city, Yu (渝), was approved by the State Council on 18 April 1997. This abbreviation is derived from the old name of a part of the Jialing River that runs through Chongqing and feeds into the Yangtze River.
Chongqing has a significant history and culture. Being one of China's National Central Cities, it serves as the economic centre of the upstream Yangtze basin. It is a major manufacturing centre and transportation hub; a July 2012 report by the Economist Intelligence Unit described it as one of China's 13 emerging megalopolises.