Tianlu Mountain Chanlong Gorge Resort is located in Xinxing County, Yunfu City, Guangdong Province. It is a large-scale comprehensive tourist destination, covering a planned area of 10,000 mu, combining…
The Jameh Mosque of Isfahan is located in the historic center of Isfahan, Iran, also known as the “Friday Mosque,” and can be seen as a stunning visual chronicle of over 1200 years of mosque architectural development since the 9th century...
In the Dragon Palace, the sky vault rises once again, and the scenery of Dragon Ridge ascends step by step. "Heaven and Earth Intersect in Harmony" — the stalagmites on the ground and the hanging stalactites above seem to be about to meet, separated by just a palm's width, commonly known as "Heavenly Needle Meets Earthly Needle." Scientific analysis suggests that this formation took hundreds of millions of years to develop, and it will take another hundreds of millions of years for the two needles to touch… Both the Heavenly Needle and the Earthly Needle flaunt their grandeur and splendor, exuding a sense of deep affection and reluctance to part. On Dragon Ridge, piles of wheat-like formations rise like mountains, with individual grains and awns clearly visible. The massive "Wheat Pile Mountain" is adorned with gold and silver, studded with pearls and jade, displaying both majestic and delicate beauty. "Holding the Pagoda to Support the Sky" offers yet another unique charm — a towering pillar rises abruptly from the ground, clad in armor from head to toe, strikingly beautiful and magnificent. On the descent, the hanging canopy stretches uninterrupted. The canopy is hung with rows of upside-down golden snakes, each following the other, forming a stunning embellishment. Further along the upward-curving path, five stone pillars can be seen, resembling white jade carvings, each with a distinct shape, hence named "Five Sacred Mountains Facing the Sky." Descending from here leads to a flat area called "Crouching Dragon Dam." The Crouching Dragon Dam is the dwelling place of the Dragon Palace family. A pair of symmetrical cave openings, full of vitality, are regarded as the dragon’s eyes. The Crouching Dragon Dam is vast and open, with nothing overhead. Lifelike and exquisitely crafted as if by divine hands, two giant dragons are coiled in the dam, with raised dragon spines, dazzling scales, and golden bodies.
Caoling belongs to Caoling Village in Gukeng Township, situated at the border of Nantou, Chiayi, and Yunlin counties. It lies at the central hub among recreational areas such as Xitou, Alishan, and Rui-Li...
The Ancient Wu-Yue Trail stretches approximately 35 kilometers and served as a major passage between the Wu-Yue Kingdom and the Southern Tang during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. Ascending the stone steps of the ancient trail...
Khaju Bridge is a beautiful bridge located in Isfahan Province. It functions as both a bridge and a dam, built by the second Shah of Iran in...
The Front Hall of the Moon Palace is tall, vast, and open to the sky, capable of holding a thousand people. The entire hall resembles a grand sculpture exhibition, exuding a majestic aura. The Moon Palace is named after the "Rhino Gazing at the Moon" formation. A massive stone lies horizontally across the hall, shaped like a rhinoceros, raising its head as if gazing into the distance. On the western side of the cave, a round, bright moon (a light-transmitting hole) hangs from the cave wall. Legend has it that a green ox demon once caused havoc in this cave but was subdued by the Eight Immortals, who punished it to gaze at the moon in penance year-round, with Chang’e overseeing it. Hence the name “Rhino Gazing at the Moon.” Looking around, there are towering cliffs, a thin stream of water cascading down, and stone pillars gushing forth. There are waterfalls everywhere, spraying beads and splashing jade, with misty stone curtains shimmering in the light. Clustered stone stalagmites shoot upward, tightly packed and pointing to the sky, with pointed buds ready to bloom. Stone flowers, radiant as rosy clouds and glistening as if oozing fat and color, split into petal-like fragments. Amidst the golden illusions, a vague Milky Way world floats mysteriously, beautifully poised between reality and illusion. The stone flowers, adorned with branches and silver leaves, resemble the graceful laurel trees. The stone curtains, trailing jade pendants and inlaid with emeralds, look like the surging Milky Way. The stone beasts, drifting gracefully under the moonlight, seem like the Jade Rabbit lying atop the stone pillars. There are also twinkling stars, solemn warriors of the galaxy, rugged mountain peaks, and rugged paths. A pair of stone stalagmites, embedded with ribbons and holding silver cups, strikingly resemble Chang’e stretching her sleeves and Wu Gang offering wine. The thousands of uniquely shaped stalactites, upon closer inspection, resemble fields of ripe cauliflower stacked into towers, or piles of wheat sheaves gleaming on the threshing ground, or freshly picked grape clusters hanging from a vine. The delicate, thread-like carvings among the stalactites clearly take the form of intricate silver chains.
Formosa Aboriginal Culture Village is located in Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan. It is a theme park centered around the nine major indigenous tribes of Taiwan, covering a vast area of...
Shanmen Cave is located 15 kilometers north of Ningguo City in the Wensui Mountain range. Also known as Shimen and Lingyan, Wensui Mountain is composed of limestone, featuring bizarre rocks...
Vank Cathedral is located in Isfahan, Isfahan Province, Iran. It was built during the reign of Abbas I and constructed by Armenian immigrants who settled here...
Cingjing National Guesthouse, also known as Cingjing Farm National Guesthouse, was established in July of the 74th year of the Republic of China (July 1985). It is a guesthouse located...
Qianba Grassland is located in the southeastern part of Wudu, covering a total area of 100,750 mu; it stretches from Fenshuiling Diyaya to the east, Beishaliang to the west, Qiangouba to the south, and…
In Xiyang Township, Jing County, there stand two flower opera houses: one is the Inner Xiyang Flower Opera House, and the other is the Outer Xiyang Flower Opera House. Built in the same era and sharing similar architectural...
Chehel Sotoun Palace is located in the heart of the Persian Garden complex in Isfahan and is one of the most important palaces of the Safavid dynasty...
Mengshan County's West Fort Park is located on Tuanguan Ridge, half a li west of Mengshan County town. It was originally the site of the West Fort commanded by Xiao Chaogui, the Western King and leader of the Taiping Rebellion...
Yushan is located at the junction of Xinyi Township in Nantou County, Taoyuan District in Kaohsiung City, and Alishan Township in Chiayi County in central Taiwan. The Tsou people call it Batongguan, …
Wudu District Lotus Lake Park is located in the central section of Xinshi Street in downtown Wudu. It was initially built during the Republican era through donations from local gentry, merchants, and residents...
Era: Paleolithic Age The Maozhu Mountain and Guanshan Sites are located about four to five kilometers northwest of Ningguo City, Xuancheng, Anhui Province, in the Xijin Subdistrict…
Ali Qapu Palace is located on the western side of Imam Square in Isfahan, opposite the Lotfollah Mosque. It is a magnificent large palace…
The ancient banyan trees at Zhoutou are located on the northern street of Mengshan County. Three ancient banyans are joined together, covering an area of more than 800 square meters. Towering majestically, …