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China Tourism Day – visit Tongchuan for free!
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| 16-May-2012 - Global Times |
During the China Tourism Day on May 19 this year, all the scenic spots in Tongchuan city, the main tourist destination in Shaanxi Province, will be free to visitors on May 19 and 20, cnwest.com reported on Wednesday.
Major scenic spots in Tongchuan worthy of a visit include Yuhua Palace, Zhaojin-Fragrant Hill Scenic Area, Yaowang Hill, Yaozhou Kiln Museum and the ancient town of Chenlu.
Yuhua Palace
Located in the northwest suburbs of Tongchuan city, Yuhua Palace was the famous summer palace during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). The famous monk Xuanzang once translated a part of the Buddhist sutras and gave lectures there. The palace has many historical relics such as Buddhist niches and stone sculptures, which all have high values for historical researches.
Yuhua Palace is also famous for its beautiful scenery. Rising 2401.7 meters above sea-level, the forest covers 90.4 percent of the area. The average temperature in the scenic area is 10 to 12 degrees centigrade cooler than in Xi'an, the capital city of Shaanxi Province. It is a nice health resort for sightseeing and enjoying the summering. A large-scale skiing field has been constructed in this scenic area and visitors can ski there every winter.
Admission fee: 41 yuan ($6.49)
Transportation: Take the tourism bus at Beiguan Bus Station to Yuhua Palace.
Opening hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| 16-May-2012 - Global Times |
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