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This is a great series of articles about China which is being sent into us by Ron Dow who runs an import/export company there between Scotland and China.
He is also including a huge amount of pictures with each article. The latest one features...
Leshan Grand Buddha Scenic Area
Located at the conjunction of the Ming River, Dadu River and Qingyi River Leshan Grand Buddha Scenic Area is designated as a National Cultural Relic Protection Zone, World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site, National Scenic Area. The scenic area covers 17 88 square kilometers and has many attractions, such as the Leshan Grand Buddha, the world's largest stone sitting Buddha statue; the Great Sleeping Buddha, a miraculous product of nature outlined in the shape of the hills above the Grand Buddha; Wuyou Temple on Solitary Hill; the Mahao Tomb Caves, dating back to the Eastern Han Dynasty; the Sanctuary of Many Buddhas, a collection of Buddhist statuary and arts; and the Sanguijiuding, the relic of an ancient battlefield. Besides these, there are other famous cultural and historical spots and destinations, including the Lidui, a water conservancy project dating from the Qin Dynasty; Erya Pavilion, from the Song Dynasty; the cave of the Buddhist monk Haitong, Lingyun Temple, Lingbao Pagoda; the Dragon Pond and Tiger Cave the Nine-Turn Cliff Path; Dongpo Pavilion; Zhuyi Hall;'Xiaguanyin Temple; Qianfeng Cave; Moruo Pavilion; Bijin Pavilion; the Forest of Steles,' the Plum Blossom Garden; the Fishing Village; and others. The area is rich in Buddhist and cultural heritage. Many famous literary figures through history have left their mark here. Surrounded by hills and rivers, dotted with historical and cultural meaning, this area is like a natural scroll that attracts viewers from near and far.
You can read this article and the others at http://www.electricscotland.com/history/china/dow/
Alastair
He is also including a huge amount of pictures with each article. The latest one features...
Leshan Grand Buddha Scenic Area
Located at the conjunction of the Ming River, Dadu River and Qingyi River Leshan Grand Buddha Scenic Area is designated as a National Cultural Relic Protection Zone, World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site, National Scenic Area. The scenic area covers 17 88 square kilometers and has many attractions, such as the Leshan Grand Buddha, the world's largest stone sitting Buddha statue; the Great Sleeping Buddha, a miraculous product of nature outlined in the shape of the hills above the Grand Buddha; Wuyou Temple on Solitary Hill; the Mahao Tomb Caves, dating back to the Eastern Han Dynasty; the Sanctuary of Many Buddhas, a collection of Buddhist statuary and arts; and the Sanguijiuding, the relic of an ancient battlefield. Besides these, there are other famous cultural and historical spots and destinations, including the Lidui, a water conservancy project dating from the Qin Dynasty; Erya Pavilion, from the Song Dynasty; the cave of the Buddhist monk Haitong, Lingyun Temple, Lingbao Pagoda; the Dragon Pond and Tiger Cave the Nine-Turn Cliff Path; Dongpo Pavilion; Zhuyi Hall;'Xiaguanyin Temple; Qianfeng Cave; Moruo Pavilion; Bijin Pavilion; the Forest of Steles,' the Plum Blossom Garden; the Fishing Village; and others. The area is rich in Buddhist and cultural heritage. Many famous literary figures through history have left their mark here. Surrounded by hills and rivers, dotted with historical and cultural meaning, this area is like a natural scroll that attracts viewers from near and far.
You can read this article and the others at http://www.electricscotland.com/history/china/dow/
Alastair
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