China to Open More of the Forbidden City to the Public

Date: 2010-8-22 20:57:00 by go2c Tags: Forbidden City Beijing Beijing attractions

China's State Administration of Cultural Heritage has decided to open 70% of the Forbidden City in Beijing to the public, instead of the current 30%.

The Forbidden City, which was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty, is now undergoing extensive renovations: according to a senior official of the state administration.

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China to Open More of the Forbidden City to the Public

Date: 2010-8-22 20:57:00 by go2c Tags: Forbidden City Beijing Beijing attractions

China's State Administration of Cultural Heritage has decided to open 70% of the Forbidden City in Beijing to the public, instead of the current 30%.

The Forbidden City, which was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty, is now undergoing extensive renovations: according to a senior official of the state administration.

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Spend a Cool Summer in Brand-new Water Cube Waterpark

Date: 2010-8-5 2:21:00 by apolo Tags: Water Cube Waterpark Summer tour Water Cube Beijing

The National Swimming Center, or Water Cube, will unveil a brand-new water park on August 8. After 10 months' reconstruction at a price of 350 billion yuan, Asia's largest and most advanced water park will provide a favorite holiday destination for citizens.

During the renovations, the Beijing Olympic Memorial Hall was added to the Water Cube to document the support given by compatriots

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