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In the News (Sun 15 Nov 09)

  
  Zhejiang
Baoguo Temple, the oldest intact wooden structure in Southern China, 15km north of Ningbo.
Putuo Shan, one of the most famous Buddhist mountains of China.
Yandang Shan, a mountainous scenic area north of Wenzhou.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/z/zh/zhejiang.html   (2054 words)

  
 The Legend of Kuan Yin
Miao Feng Shan (Mount of the Wondrous Peak) attracts large numbers of pilgrims, who use rattles and fireworks to emphasize their prayers and attract her attention.
According to one ancient legend her name was Miao Shan, and she was the daughter of an Indian Prince.
Yama, the presiding officer, looked on in dismay at what seemed to be the summary abolition of his post, and in order to keep his position he sent her back to life again.
www.purifymind.com /Kuan.htm   (1289 words)

  
 How Do Search Engines Handle Chinese Queries?
Modern written Chinese originated from the inscriptions on bones and tortoise shells 3,000 years ago (Shan Dynasty, 16th century to 11th century B. The initial characters were imitations of various objects.
With the development of the language, words reflecting abstract concepts were created by combining or symbolizing the concrete concepts.
Google and Sohu encountered the same problems in their 11th and 13th hits: 盘龙山庄大酒店 (盘龙+山庄+大酒店=Panlong Cottage Grand Hotel) and 普陀山大酒店 (普陀山+大酒店=Mountain Putuo Grand Hotel).
www.webology.ir /2005/v2n3/a17.html   (2742 words)

  
 Seniors' China Tour -- Operated by China Hiking Adventures Inc. -- Details
WuTai Mountain in ShanXi, Putuo Mountain in Zhejiang, Emei Mountain in Sichuan and JiuHua Mountain in AnHui are four famous Buddhist shrines highly regarded by practitioners.
For additional details please use the e-mail link on the navigation bar or call the Tour Operator Tony at 416-605-7479.
Home Page / Huang Shan / Great Wall / Senior Tour / CCHAF / Contact / Links
www.china-hiking.com /QiGong/Buddhism.html   (1154 words)

  
 Chinese Tea
Lately the tea hand baked by mountain monks is even better.
Real Song Luo tea is produced at the foot of the Dong Shan [ Cave Hill ] and on top of the Tian Chi[Heaven Pool], highly treasured by people in Xin An county [2].
It is also a favourite for the people of Nan Du and Qu Zong counties, due to its ease in brewing and intense aroma.
www.kakuzo.com /chinese_tea.html   (886 words)

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