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Shànghǎi Science & Technology Museum
You need to do a huge amount of walking to get about this seriously spaced-out museum but there are some fascinating exhibits, from relentless Rubik’s-cube-solving robots to mechanical archers. Theres even the chance to take penalty kicks against a computerised goalkeeper. Four the
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Shànghǎi Exhibition Centre
The hulking monolith of the Shànghǎi Exhibition Centre can be seen from West Nanjing Rd. It was built as the Palace of Sino-Soviet Friendship – a friendship that soon turned sour and even to the brink of war in the 1960s. Architecture-lovers will appreciate its monumentality and bo
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Twin Dragon Bridge
This bridge across the confluence of the Lú and Tàchōng Rivers is 5km from the western edge of town. One of the 10 oldest in China, the bridge features 17 arches, so many that it took two periods of the Qing dynasty to complete the project. To get here, take minibus 4 from Jiànshuǐ
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Hǎikǒu Old Town
The streets around Bo’ai Beilu are a looking glass into Haikou’s French colonial past, with cobblestone blocks of porticoed row houses – some restored, some charmingly decayed. Though still a work in progress, Old Town aims to be a dining and shopping destination, and some cute caf
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Lo So Shing
Lo So Shing beach is the most beautiful stretch of sand on Lamma, a small gold crescent fringed by thickly forested hills. Since getting here requires some walking, its often practically deserted, even on weekends.To get here, continue south from Hung Shing Yeh beach. The path clim
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Kwun Yam Wan
East of the ferry pier and just south of Tung Wan beach is Kwun Yam Wan, a quieter spot popular with windsurfers. At the southeastern end of Kwun Yam Wan a footpath leads uphill past a Kwun Yam Temple (觀音廟), which is dedicated to the goddess of mercy. Continue up the footpath and l
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Chángshā Municipal Museum
A colossal statue of Mao Zedong affably greets you at the entrance. It’s the first clue that despite the paintings, ceramics and jade on display, this museum is really a shrine; note the huge portrait of a young Mao with shafts of light emanating from his head above the entrance. T
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Bāhé Academy
Bāhé Academy was a guild hall for Cantonese opera practitioners. The original institution opened in 1889 to provide lodging and other services to opera troupes. It’s now a meeting place for retired artists. Bāhé is not open to the public, but you can see the original 3m-tall wooden
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Ganden Monastery
About 40km east of Lhasa, this monastery , founded in 1417 by Tsongkhapa, was the first Gelugpa monastery. Still the orders heart and soul, its the one out-of-Lhasa sight to choose if your time is limited. Two koras offer astounding views over the braided Kyi-chu Valley and youll p
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Shànghǎi Ocean Aquarium
Education meets entertainment in this slick and intelligently designed aquarium that children will love. Join them on a tour through the aquatic environments from the Yangzi River to Australia, South America, the frigid ecosystems of the Antarctic and the flourishing marine life of
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Hong Kong Zoological & Botanical Gardens
Built in the Victorian era, this garden has a welcoming collection of fountains, sculptures and greenhouses, plus a zoo and some fabulous aviaries. Along with exotic vegetation, some 160 species of bird reside here. The zoo is surprisingly comprehensive, and is also one of the worl
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Riverside Scenic Park Qīngmíng Garden
High on historical kitsch, this theme park is a recreation of Zeduan’s famous Qingming painting, brought to life with roving staff in Song-era costumes, cultural performances, folk art and music demonstrations. Despite the surfeit of souvenir stalls, there’s fun to be had (there’s
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Jìngyuètán National Forest Park
This massive lakeside park on the southeast outskirts of Chángchūn encompasses more than 90 sq km and is a welcome break from the city. Established in 1934, it features well-tended gardens, pavilions, lookouts and a 20km round-the-lake bike path. Shuttle buses (¥10) take you to the
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Octagonal Pavilion
In the village of Jǐngzhēn, about 14km west of Měnghǎi, is the Octagonal Pavilion, first built in 1701. The original structure was severely damaged during the Cultural Revolution but renovated in 1978 and the ornate decoration is still impressive. The temple also operates as a mona
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Song Qingling Former Residence
Madam Sòng is lovingly venerated by the Chinese as the wife of Sun Yatsen, founder of the Republic of China. Set in a lovely garden, her house, the former home of the father of Puyi (China’s last emperor), is rather dormant; on display are personal items, pictures, clothing and boo
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Church of St Dominic
Northeast of Largo do Senado, this baroque church with a beautiful altar and a timber roof was founded by three Spanish Dominican priests from Acapulco, Mexico, in the 16th century, though the current structure dates to the 17th century. It was here, in 1822, that the first Portugu
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Thöling Monastery
Founded by Rinchen Zangpo in the 10th century, Thöling Monastery was once Ngari’s most important monastic complex. It was still functioning in 1966 when the Red Guards shut down operations and took a sledgehammer to the chapel’s magnificent interiors. Three main buildings survive w
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Shegar Chöde Monastery
This small Gelugpa institution, built in 1269, clings like a limpet to the side of Shegar Mountain. The monastery originally followed Nyingma, Sakya, Gelug and Kagyu tradition until the fifth Dalai Lama enforced the Gelugpa doctrine. A mural by the entrance depicts the monastery at
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Underground Forest
Despite its name, the Underground Forest isn’t below the earth; instead it has grown within volcano craters that erupted some 10,000 years ago. Hiking around the thick pine forest and several of the 10 craters takes about an hour. The forest is 50km from Jìngpò Hú. Some day tours i
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Great World
At the corner of East Yan’an Rd and Middle Xizang Rd stands Great World , a place for acrobats and nightlife stars that was opened in 1917 to rival the existing New World on Nanjing Rd. In the 1930s it was taken over by the gangster Pockmarked Huang and became a six-floor house of
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