http://www.chinatravel.com/rssRSS-BoardSELECT top 1 Location + filename + '-s' + pictype as picurl FROM dbo.Web_Photo WHERE (VResourceSN = 4134) AND (ServiceType = 7) ORDER BY dateEdit DESCFri 24 Oct 2008 2:40:00 GMThcf122http://www.chinatravel.com/hebei/chengde/attraction/ruyi-island/ ...]]>SELECT top 1 Location + filename + '-s' + pictype as picurl FROM dbo.Web_Photo WHERE (VResourceSN = 4133) AND (ServiceType = 7) ORDER BY dateEdit DESCFri 24 Oct 2008 2:26:00 GMThcf122http://www.chinatravel.com/hebei/chengde/attraction/pingquan-liaohe-river-scenic-area/The Scenic Area of Pingquan Liaohe River covers an area of 230 square kilometers. The region is abundant in mountains, springs and other water sources, and is where Liaohe River originates. Beauty of the scenic area is regarded as an uncanny work of nature, which gathers mountains, forests, grasslands, clear springs and odd rocks. Sights are given such imaginable names as Crocodile Looking Over the Rock in the River, Seal Trying on a Hat Rock, the Supernal Toitorse Rock and Rock River. One t...]]>SELECT top 1 Location + filename + '-s' + pictype as picurl FROM dbo.Web_Photo WHERE (VResourceSN = 1254) AND (ServiceType = 7) ORDER BY dateEdit DESCFri 24 Oct 2008 1:55:00 GMThcf122http://www.chinatravel.com/hebei/chengde/attraction/kuixing-attic-scenic-spot/Kuixing Attic was built in the eighth year of emperor Daoguang (1828A.D.). The original building was constructed on the top of the Half-cliff Mountain, which was a temple made of earth and tiles, with three rooms built up with hard rocks. At that time, many people came to burn incense in the temple The cater for the demand of the streaming pilgrims, quays and tea houses were built at the foot of the Half-cliff Mountain. 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Pubang deer meat clusters and the cooked deer meat clusters are quite tasty, and cost only fo...]]>SELECT top 1 Location + filename + '-s' + pictype as picurl FROM dbo.Web_Photo WHERE (VResourceSN = 1251) AND (ServiceType = 7) ORDER BY dateEdit DESCThu 16 Oct 2008 3:28:00 GMTgreat travelerhttp://www.chinatravel.com/hebei/chengde/attraction/xumi-fushou-temple/Xumi Fushou Temple, located near Putuozongcheng Temple, was built in an imitation of the Tashilhunpo Monastery in Tibet. It was built as a residence for the sixth Panchen Lama who traveled a great distance from Tibet to Chengde in 1870. He was to participate in the celebration of Emperor Qianlongs birthday. Ironically, the temples name, meaning happiness and longevity, runs contrary to its history and the Lamas unfortunate destiny. He had to be sent home for burial after succumbing to small pox....]]>SELECT top 1 Location + filename + '-s' + pictype as picurl FROM dbo.Web_Photo WHERE (VResourceSN = 1250) AND (ServiceType = 7) ORDER BY dateEdit DESCThu 16 Oct 2008 3:19:00 GMTgreat travelerhttp://www.chinatravel.com/hebei/chengde/attraction/pule-temple/Pule Temple commonly called Round Pavilion is located at the east shore of the Wulie River backing on the Club Peak. The temple was constructed in the 31st year under the reign of Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty as a result of the increasingly friendly relationship between the Qing Dynasty and the nomadic tribes in the northwestern part of the country. During Emperor Qianlong's reign, the close communication between the Qing governent and the Kazak ethnic group resulted in the successive ar...]]>Wed 15 Oct 2008 22:16:00 GMTgreat travelerhttp://www.chinatravel.com/hebei/chengde/attraction/puning-temple/A Record of Puning T...]]>SELECT top 1 Location + filename + '-s' + pictype as picurl FROM dbo.Web_Photo WHERE (VResourceSN = 5767) AND (ServiceType = 7) ORDER BY dateEdit DESCWed 15 Oct 2008 22:01:00 GMTgreat travelerhttp://www.chinatravel.com/hebei/chengde/attraction/fengning-grassland/Fengning Grassland, also called Fengning Datan Grassland is the nearest natural rich grasslands next to the capital, Beijing, some 280kms. away That's why it is called No.1 grassland in northern Beijing. It is a great summer holiday resort for for escaping the hot summer sun. The grassland is situated above the dam on a vast plateau covered with green grasses and wild flowers, Flocks and herds are everywhere where many of the colorful locals can be seen tending their stock in the fields. The a...]]>SELECT top 1 Location + filename + '-s' + pictype as picurl FROM dbo.Web_Photo WHERE (VResourceSN = 5589) AND (ServiceType = 7) ORDER BY dateEdit DESCWed 15 Oct 2008 21:51:00 GMTgreat travelerhttp://www.chinatravel.com/hebei/chengde/attraction/club-peak/The Club Peak looks like a huge club used for beating laundries dry. Locals worship the peak for its resemblance to the male sex organ, symbolizing fertility. For centuries, women who are unable to bear children climbed the steep steps of the mountain to touch the club for its blessing. A temple on the mountain is famous for its cliff carvings. Cable cars are available to take travelers to the base of the peak. Visitors can also walk up and enjoy the sceneries along the way....]]>SELECT top 1 Location + filename + '-s' + pictype as picurl FROM dbo.Web_Photo WHERE (VResourceSN = 1256) AND (ServiceType = 7) ORDER BY dateEdit DESCWed 15 Oct 2008 21:46:00 GMTgreat travelerhttp://www.chinatravel.com/hebei/chengde/attraction/putuozongcheng-temple/The temple has been chosen by many travelers as the alternate of the Polata Palace in Tibet owing to the exact resemblance between the two. Even the name of the awkward four-syllable words is the sinicized version of its counterpart in Tibet. This temple was first built in the thirty-second year of Emperor Qianlong for the purpose of celebrating his 60th birthday and his mother's 80th birthday. It is the biggest temple of the Eight Temples and was nicknamed as the Little Potala Palace. The mos...]]>SELECT top 1 Location + filename + '-s' + pictype as picurl FROM dbo.Web_Photo WHERE (VResourceSN = 4131) AND (ServiceType = 7) ORDER BY dateEdit DESCWed 15 Oct 2008 21:41:00 GMTgreat travelerhttp://www.chinatravel.com/hebei/chengde/attraction/eight-outer-temples/The Eight Temples are located in the east and north surrounding the Palace complex in the shape of numerous stars embosoming the moon, which symbolizes the unification of the nation and friendly relationships between the various nationalities in the country. The temples stand in the north of the Great Wall and eight among them were governed directly by Lifan Court in Qing dynasty and registered in Beijing Lama Print Office, hence the name of Eight Outer Temples. The Eight Temples are the embod...]]>SELECT top 1 Location + filename + '-s' + pictype as picurl FROM dbo.Web_Photo WHERE (VResourceSN = 1249) AND (ServiceType = 7) ORDER BY dateEdit DESCWed 15 Oct 2008 21:32:00 GMTginahttp://www.chinatravel.com/hebei/chengde/attraction/chengde-summer-palace/Chengde Summer Palace, also called Hot River Palace is located in the north of Chengde city and is where emperors from China's ancient Qing dynasty spent their summers to escape the summer heat in Beijing. The palace was built during early 18th century during the reign of Emperor Qianlong with an effort of more than 90 years to compete. It contains emperor's residential buildings, royal gardens and some magnificent temples. The most two famous Qing emperors, Qinglong and Kangxi spent nearly ha...]]>SELECT top 1 Location + filename + '-s' + pictype as picurl FROM dbo.Web_Photo WHERE (VResourceSN = 5991) AND (ServiceType = 7) ORDER BY dateEdit DESCWed 15 Oct 2008 20:46:00 GMTginahttp://www.chinatravel.com/hebei/chengde/attraction/mulan-ski-resort/ Skiing Market: holiday makers of all ages Mulan Ski Resort also called Hansaibei Skiing Resort is unique among all its competitors for the unique setting in the Saihanbei National Forest Park. Mulan boasts 170 hectare of skiing terrain, featuring some of the best conditions as a result of its high base elevation of over 1,600 meters. The snow cover period is around 130 days and the ski season lasts for about 120 days. 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