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Tourists visiting and taking photos of a marine themed great hall in the world-renowned seasonal Ice Hotel

Tourists visiting and taking photos of a marine themed great hall in the world-renowned seasonal Ice Hotel

A moon shape installation art in Taiwan Tianliao Moon World, the renowned landscape of similar

A moon shape installation art in Taiwan Tianliao Moon World, the renowned landscape of similar

CENTRAL EMBASSY, BANGKOK, THAILAND, JUNE 15, 2017 : `THE BEACH` an interactive art installation by the renowned New York-based

CENTRAL EMBASSY, BANGKOK, THAILAND, JUNE 15, 2017 : `THE BEACH` an interactive art installation by the renowned New York-based

A moon shape installation art in Taiwan Tianliao Moon World, the renowned landscape of similar

A moon shape installation art in Taiwan Tianliao Moon World, the renowned landscape of similar

Mosaic shield of renowned port city Gibraltar at the facade of United States Lines-Panama Pacific Lines Building

Mosaic shield of renowned port city Gibraltar at the facade of United States Lines-Panama Pacific Lines Building

A moon shape installation art in Taiwan Tianliao Moon World, the renowned landscape of similar

A moon shape installation art in Taiwan Tianliao Moon World, the renowned landscape of similar

The world-renowned seasonal Ice Hotelâ€™s spectacular chapel illuminated in green

The world-renowned seasonal Ice Hotelâ€™s spectacular chapel illuminated in green

Lighted fireplace in the world-renowned seasonal Ice Hotelâ€™s spectacular bar

Lighted fireplace in the world-renowned seasonal Ice Hotelâ€™s spectacular bar

A moon shape installation art in Taiwan Tianliao Moon World, the renowned landscape of similar

A moon shape installation art in Taiwan Tianliao Moon World, the renowned landscape of similar

A moon shape installation art in Taiwan Tianliao Moon World, the renowned landscape of similar

A moon shape installation art in Taiwan Tianliao Moon World, the renowned landscape of similar

A moon shape installation art in Taiwan Tianliao Moon World, the renowned landscape of similar

A moon shape installation art in Taiwan Tianliao Moon World, the renowned landscape of similar

Vocalist and Singer Pat Appleton of World Renowned Jazz Ensemble De-Phazz Performing at A-Fest Music Festival

Vocalist and Singer Pat Appleton of World Renowned Jazz Ensemble De-Phazz Performing at A-Fest Music Festival

Canyon Vista Estates is a renowned Mid-Century Modern condo built in 1976 with 26 units. Situated on 8 acres of prime real estate

Canyon Vista Estates is a renowned Mid-Century Modern condo built in 1976 with 26 units. Situated on 8 acres of prime real estate

The Ark of the Covenant

The Ark of the Covenant

The Guggenheim, New York City

The Guggenheim, New York City

Saint Lawrence Church

Saint Lawrence Church, Nürnberg Germany

Beautiful ancient monument in rome. Beautiful ancient monument in rome

Cremina Beach lies just south of the main Guincho beach, some 7.5 km north of Cascais; it is also known as Pequena do Guincho (Small Guincho). In a lovely bay surrounded by cliffs, the conditions are suitable for surfing, wind surfing and body boarding; access is by pathway from the hotel. This is an EEC blue flag beach, with lifeguards on duty in season and facilities for the disabled. The average seawater temperature in summer is 17-19 ºC and parking is available. There are bars and cafés and some renowned restaurants nearby specialising in fish and shellfish dishes. Cremina Beach lies just south of the main Guincho beach, some 7.5 km north of Cascais; it is also known as Pequena do Guincho (Small Guincho). In a lovely bay surrounded by cliffs, the conditions are suitable for surfing, wind surfing and body boarding; access is by pathway from the hotel. This is an EEC blue flag beach, with lifeguards on duty in season and facilities for the disabled. The average seawater temperature in summer is 17-19 ºC and parking is available. There are bars and cafés and some renowned restaurants nearby specialising in fish and shellfish dishes.

Colosseum at Night

The Colosseum in Rome, Italy. The Colosseum in Rome, Italy

Colosseum, Rome Italy

Ancient Colosseum in Rome, Italy. Ancient Colosseum in Rome, Italy

The French Riviera

Saint Tropez Bay on The French Riviera, View from Bonne Terrase

The Four Courts in Dublin are the Republic of Ireland's main courts building. The Four Courts are the location of the Supreme Court, High Court, and Central Criminal Court of the Republic of Ireland. The Four Courts was built between 1796 and 1802 by renowned architect James Gandon, who built The Custom House. They survived the bombardment by British artillery that destroyed large parts of the ci

Traditional market

A traditional Arabian market in Nizwa, Oman, with water pots from the renowned village of Bahla. A traditional Arabian market in Nizwa, Oman, with water pots from the renowned village of Bahla.

Cremina Beach lies just south of the main Guincho beach, some 7.5 km north of Cascais; it is also known as Pequena do Guincho (Small Guincho). In a lovely bay surrounded by cliffs, the conditions are suitable for surfing, wind surfing and body boarding; access is by pathway from the hotel. This is an EEC blue flag beach, with lifeguards on duty in season and facilities for the disabled. The average seawater temperature in summer is 17-19 ºC and parking is available. There are bars and cafés and some renowned restaurants nearby specialising in fish and shellfish dishes. Cremina Beach lies just south of the main Guincho beach, some 7.5 km north of Cascais; it is also known as Pequena do Guincho (Small Guincho). In a lovely bay surrounded by cliffs, the conditions are suitable for surfing, wind surfing and body boarding; access is by pathway from the hotel. This is an EEC blue flag beach, with lifeguards on duty in season and facilities for the disabled. The average seawater temperature in summer is 17-19 ºC and parking is available. There are bars and cafés and some renowned restaurants nearby specialising in fish and shellfish dishes.

Reykjafjordur bay

Gjogur is an old, renowned fishing hamlet at the head of the Reykjafjordur bay.

Carpathian Winter

The Ceahlau Massif is one of the most renowned mountain ranges of Romania. It is located in the Eastern Carpathians chain, in Neamţ County, in the Moldavia region. The two most important peaks are Toaca (1904 m altitude) and Ocolaşul Mare (1907 m altitude). It is bounded to the east by the Bistriţa River and Lake Bicaz, to the south by the Bicaz River. The Ceahlau Massif is one of the most renowned mountain ranges of Romania. It is located in the Eastern Carpathians chain, in Neamţ County, in the Moldavia region. The two most important peaks are Toaca (1904 m altitude) and Ocolaşul Mare (1907 m altitude). It is bounded to the east by the Bistriţa River and Lake Bicaz, to the south by the Bicaz River.

Going for the kill

Taken at Sydney's renowned Botanical Gardens. Taken at Sydney's renowned Botanical Gardens

Saint Tropez Bay

Saint Tropez Bay on The French Riviera, View from Gassin

The beautiful baroque cathedral of Noto ,Sicily. The beautiful baroque cathedral of Noto ,Sicily

Sail Amsterdam 1

Grand nautical and cultural spectacle on and around the IJ river, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, which only take place once in the 5 years. In addition to the renowned tall ships, a unique collection of about 500 ships from the Dutch sailing heritage fleet, naval ships, various replicas and modern ships will be moored in and around the IJ river in Amsterdam. Grand nautical and cultural spectacle on and around the IJ river, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, which only take place once in the 5 years. In addition to the renowned tall ships, a unique collection of about 500 ships from the Dutch sailing heritage fleet, naval ships, various replicas and modern ships will be moored in and around the IJ river in Amsterdam

Colosseum, Rome Italy

The wall of Colosseum in Rome Italy. The wall of Colosseum in Rome Italy

Greece flag under sunset

Mykonos is a Greek island and a tourist destination, renowned for its cosmopolitan character and its intense nightlife. Mykonos is a Greek island and a tourist destination, renowned for its cosmopolitan character and its intense nightlife.

Saint Tropez Bay

Saint Tropez Bay on The French Riviera, View from Gassin

Saint Tropez Bay

Saint Tropez Bay on The French Riviera, View from Gassin

Traditional market

A traditional Arabian market in Nizwa, Oman, with clay or ceramic water pots and incense burners from the renowned village of Bahla. A traditional Arabian market in Nizwa, Oman, with clay or ceramic water pots and incense burners from the renowned village of Bahla.

Leaves of Fennel Herb

The summer leaves of the fennel herb. Fennel is renowned for its stomach-soothing qualities. The summer leaves of the fennel herb. Fennel is renowned for its stomach-soothing qualities.

Jiuzhaigou of China

Jiuzhaigou Locates in Nanping County, Aba Tibetan-Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Jiuzhaigou Ravine stretches 80 kilometers in one direction and takes up an area of more than 60,000 hectares. The area consists of six scenic spots——Changhai, Jianyan, Nuorilang, Shuzheng, Zharu and Heihai. It becomes a world renowned scenic spot because of its diversity in natural scenery which includes snowy peaks, double waterfalls, colorful forests and green sea. Furthermore, Tibetan customs are another attraction. It was listed as a world heritage site in 1992. Jiuzhaigou Locates in Nanping County, Aba Tibetan-Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Jiuzhaigou Ravine stretches 80 kilometers in one direction and takes up an area of more than 60,000 hectares. The area consists of six scenic spots——Changhai, Jianyan, Nuorilang, Shuzheng, Zharu and Heihai. It becomes a world renowned scenic spot because of its diversity in natural scenery which includes snowy peaks, double waterfalls, colorful forests and green sea. Furthermore, Tibetan customs are another attraction. It was listed as a world heritage site in 1992.

Cancun beach in Mexico

Cancun is a city in southeastern Mexico, located on the northeast coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is a world-renowned tourist destination. Cancun is a city in southeastern Mexico, located on the northeast coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is a world-renowned tourist destination.

Cancun beach in Mexico

Cancun is a city in southeastern Mexico, located on the northeast coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is a world-renowned tourist destination. Cancun is a city in southeastern Mexico, located on the northeast coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is a world-renowned tourist destination.

Sail Amsterdam 1

Grand nautical and cultural spectacle on and around the IJ river, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, which only take place once in the 5 years. In addition to the renowned tall ships, a unique collection of about 500 ships from the Dutch sailing heritage fleet, naval ships, various replicas and modern ships will be moored in and around the IJ river in Amsterdam. Grand nautical and cultural spectacle on and around the IJ river, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, which only take place once in the 5 years. In addition to the renowned tall ships, a unique collection of about 500 ships from the Dutch sailing heritage fleet, naval ships, various replicas and modern ships will be moored in and around the IJ river in Amsterdam

Santi Luca e Martina church, Rome

Santi Luca e Martina church in Rome, Italy. Santi Luca e Martina church in Rome, Italy

Sail Amsterdam 2010

Grand nautical and cultural spectacle on and around the IJ river, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, which only take place once in the 5 years. In addition to the renowned tall ships, a unique collection of about 500 ships from the Dutch sailing heritage fleet, naval ships, various replicas and modern ships will be moored in and around the IJ river in Amsterdam. Grand nautical and cultural spectacle on and around the IJ river, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, which only take place once in the 5 years. In addition to the renowned tall ships, a unique collection of about 500 ships from the Dutch sailing heritage fleet, naval ships, various replicas and modern ships will be moored in and around the IJ river in Amsterdam

Sail Amsterdam 1

Grand nautical and cultural spectacle on and around the IJ river, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, which only take place once in the 5 years. In addition to the renowned tall ships, a unique collection of about 500 ships from the Dutch sailing heritage fleet, naval ships, various replicas and modern ships will be moored in and around the IJ river in Amsterdam. Grand nautical and cultural spectacle on and around the IJ river, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, which only take place once in the 5 years. In addition to the renowned tall ships, a unique collection of about 500 ships from the Dutch sailing heritage fleet, naval ships, various replicas and modern ships will be moored in and around the IJ river in Amsterdam

Rainbow over the Lijiang old town

The old town of Lijiang is also known as Dayan town in Lijiangba. It is an intact ancient city inhabited mostly by Naxi ethnic people and covers an area of 1.5 square kilometers. The old town of Lijiang was first built in Southern Song Dynasty and in 1253, Kublai (the first emperor of the Yuan Dynasty) was stationed here on his march into the south. In Ming and Qing dynasties, it became much larger. Lijiang is world renowned as an ancient city built in a simple and artistic style and scientifically laid out. There is a square in its center. It was listed as a national historical and cultural city in 1986.There is no other town in China like Dayan which incorporates the folkways of so many people and the architectural styles of both north and south China. The old town of Lijiang is also known as Dayan town in Lijiangba. It is an intact ancient city inhabited mostly by Naxi ethnic people and covers an area of 1.5 square kilometers. The old town of Lijiang was first built in Southern Song Dynasty and in 1253, Kublai (the first emperor of the Yuan Dynasty) was stationed here on his march into the south. In Ming and Qing dynasties, it became much larger. Lijiang is world renowned as an ancient city built in a simple and artistic style and scientifically laid out. There is a square in its center. It was listed as a national historical and cultural city in 1986.There is no other town in China like Dayan which incorporates the folkways of so many people and the architectural styles of both north and south China.

The moat of Lijiang old town

The old town of Lijiang is also known as Dayan town in Lijiangba. It is an intact ancient city inhabited mostly by Naxi ethnic people and covers an area of 1.5 square kilometers.
The Old Town of Lijiang was first built in Southern Song Dynasty and in 1253, Kublai (the first emperor of the Yuan Dynasty) was stationed here on his march into the south. In Ming and Qing dynasties, it became much larger. Lijiang is world renowned as an ancient city built in a simple and artistic style and scientifically laid out. There is a square in its center. It was listed as a national historical and cultural city in 1986.There is no other town in China like Dayan which incorporates the folkways of so many people and the architectural styles of both north and south China. The old town of Lijiang is also known as Dayan town in Lijiangba. It is an intact ancient city inhabited mostly by Naxi ethnic people and covers an area of 1.5 square kilometers.
The Old Town of Lijiang was first built in Southern Song Dynasty and in 1253, Kublai (the first emperor of the Yuan Dynasty) was stationed here on his march into the south. In Ming and Qing dynasties, it became much larger. Lijiang is world renowned as an ancient city built in a simple and artistic style and scientifically laid out. There is a square in its center. It was listed as a national historical and cultural city in 1986.There is no other town in China like Dayan which incorporates the folkways of so many people and the architectural styles of both north and south China.

The roof of Lijiang old town

The old town of Lijiang is also known as Dayan town in Lijiangba. It is an intact ancient city inhabited mostly by Naxi ethnic people and covers an area of 1.5 square kilometers. The Old Town of Lijiang was first built in Southern Song Dynasty and in 1253, Kublai (the first emperor of the Yuan Dynasty) was stationed here on his march into the south. In Ming and Qing dynasties, it became much larger. Lijiang is world renowned as an ancient city built in a simple and artistic style and scientifically laid out. There is a square in its center. It was listed as a national historical and cultural city in 1986.There is no other town in China like Dayan which incorporates the folkways of so many people and the architectural styles of both north and south China. The old town of Lijiang is also known as Dayan town in Lijiangba. It is an intact ancient city inhabited mostly by Naxi ethnic people and covers an area of 1.5 square kilometers. The Old Town of Lijiang was first built in Southern Song Dynasty and in 1253, Kublai (the first emperor of the Yuan Dynasty) was stationed here on his march into the south. In Ming and Qing dynasties, it became much larger. Lijiang is world renowned as an ancient city built in a simple and artistic style and scientifically laid out. There is a square in its center. It was listed as a national historical and cultural city in 1986.There is no other town in China like Dayan which incorporates the folkways of so many people and the architectural styles of both north and south China.

Bonne Terrase on The French Riviera

View of Bonne Terrase on The French Riviera

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards. Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics. Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

Sail Amsterdam 2010

Grand nautical and cultural spectacle on and around the IJ river, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, which only take place once in the 5 years. In addition to the renowned tall ships, a unique collection of about 500 ships from the Dutch sailing heritage fleet, naval ships, various replicas and modern ships will be moored in and around the IJ river in Amsterdam. Grand nautical and cultural spectacle on and around the IJ river, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, which only take place once in the 5 years. In addition to the renowned tall ships, a unique collection of about 500 ships from the Dutch sailing heritage fleet, naval ships, various replicas and modern ships will be moored in and around the IJ river in Amsterdam

Lotus Mahal Palace

Renowned Lotus Mahal, the Queens' Palace, at Hampi, Karnataka, India, Asia. Renowned Lotus Mahal, the Queens' Palace, at Hampi, Karnataka, India, Asia

Crowd of people in park.

Crowd of people in floral park from Keukenhof, Holland. Crowd of people in floral park from Keukenhof, Holland.

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards.
Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics.
Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards.
Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics.
Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards.
Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics.
Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

Ancient Village

China’s long history and rich culture have combined to bestow Beijing a full array of world-renowned historic and cultural heritages, a variety of famous tourist sites, many highly acclaimed cultural resources such as Beijing’s unique traditional lifestyle, folk art, and the Hutong residences. This is a village which is built in Qing Dynasty. China’s long history and rich culture have combined to bestow Beijing a full array of world-renowned historic and cultural heritages, a variety of famous tourist sites, many highly acclaimed cultural resources such as Beijing’s unique traditional lifestyle, folk art, and the Hutong residences. This is a village which is built in Qing Dynasty

St.Margaret Church 1

View of St.Margaret Church. London. View of St.Margaret Church. London

St.Margaret Church 3

View of St.Margaret Church. London. View of St.Margaret Church. London

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards.
Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics.
Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

Saint Tropez Bay on The French Riviera

Saint Tropez Bay on The French Riviera, View from Bonne Terrase

Saint Tropez Bay on The French Riviera

Saint Tropez Bay on The French Riviera, View from Bonne Terrase

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards.
Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics.
Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards. Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics. Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards.
Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics.
Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

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