tourism in india and china

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TOURISM IN INDIA

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India, a platform of rich culture and tradition amidst a huge range of diversity and equality, is home to some of the excellent manifestations of art and architecture in various forms and shapes. Long and strong stretches of history have resulted in the creation of several artistic illustrations and cultural depictions. A ride through the entire sphere of these architectural masterpieces will help you delve deeper into the country’s cultural bias. East to west, north to south – travel through the vast stretches of the nation to explore the various heritage destinations of India and peep into the range of intricate forms of art and architecture of India.

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VICTORIA MEMORIAL The Victoria Memorial, is a memorial building dedicated to Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom and Empress of India, which is located in Kolkata, India - the capital of West Bengal and a former capital of British India The monument was intended to serve as a tribute to the success of the British Empire India. White Makrana marbles were used in the construction of Victoria Memorial Hall and the building was inaugurated in the year 1921. The massive hall is 338 feet (103 m) by 228 feet (69 m) and rises to a height of 184 feet (56 m).

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QUEEN VICTORIA VICTORIA MEMORIAL,KOLKATA

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Gol Gumbaz is the most famous monument in Bijapur. It is the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah (ruled 1627-1657). It is the second largest dome ever built, next in size only to St Peter's Basilica in Rome. A particular attraction in this monument is the central chamber, where every sound is echoed seven times. Another attraction at the Gol Gumbaz is the Whispering Gallery , where even minute sounds can be heard clearly 37 metres away. GOL GUMBAZ

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DOME OF GOL GUMBAZ GOL GUMBAZ AND BIJAPUR

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THANJAVUR BIG TEMPLE The brihadeeswarar temple , is the world's first complete granite Temple and a brilliant example of the major heights achieved by Cholas kingdom in Tamil architecture. It is a tribute and a reflection of the power of its patron Raja RajaChola I. The tower - is 216 ft (66 m) high and is among the tallest of its kind in the world. The entire temple structure is made out of hard granite stones, a material sparsely available currently in Thanjavur area where the temple is located. It was Built in 1010 AD and has turned 1000 years in 2010 .. The temple is made up of 130,000 tons of granite . It is widely believed that the shadow of the gopuram never falls on the ground. However, some scholars have dismissed this as a myth.

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BIBI KA MAQBARA Bibi Ka Maqbara is a maqbara that was constructed by Prince Azam Shah son of Emperor Aurangazeb one of the mughal emperors in the late 17th century as a loving tribute to his mother . The Arabic word Maqbara is derived from the Word Qabr which means a grave which especially a grave for religious figures who dedicated their lives to Islam. It is situated in Aurangabad , Maharashtra. The monument’s name translates literally to ‘Tomb of the lady’ but has earned the name ‘poor man’s Taj’ because it was planned to rival the Taj . The cost of construction of the mausoleum was Rs. 6,68,203-7 Annas (Rupees Six Lakh, Sixty Eight Thousand, Two Hundred and Three & Seven Annas) in 1651-1661 A.D. REPLICA OF TAJ MAHAL

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BIBI KA MAQBARA

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CELLULAR JAIL The one name that sends chills down the spine even today is that of Kala Pani Jail, located in Andaman. The cellular jail is the most important tourist spot in andaman and nicobar islands.The British constructed the cellular jail in 1906 where they imprisoned many freedom fighters during India's struggle for independence. It was declared as a national memorial after independence in 1947,and it now houses a museum and an art gallery and holds sound and light show in the evening. The construction of cellular jail was started in 1896 and completed in 1906 with 698 cells. The jail was constructed with seven wings, spreading out like a seven-petal flower in its centre and it had a tower with a turret.

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CELLULAR JAIL PUNISHMENT DRESS

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TAJ MAHAL Taj mahal is a white mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It shows a style that combines elements from Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural styles. . The construction began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision. The Taj Mahal attracts between 2 million and 4 million visitors annually, including more than 200,000 from overseas.

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THE WHITE WONDER

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Charminar is an iconic structure located in Hyderabad, India. Built in 1591 AD, with four ornate minarets supported by four grand arches it has become the global icon of Hyderabad and is listed among the most recognized structures of India. Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the 5th ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty built Charminar in 1591 AD. He built this famous structure to commemorate the elimination of a plague epidemic from this city CHARMINAR

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COUNTRY PROTECTED WITH THE GREAT WALL NEXT IS THE

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TOURISM IN CHINA

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TEMPLE OF HEAVEN The Temple of Heaven , was established in 1420 during the reign of Ming Emperor Yongle, who also founded the Forbidden City . . .The building of temple of heaven is circular and the foundation is rectangular ,indicating the sky and earth respectively There is a round tall wall, 3.72 meters high, which is the famous Echo Wall, one of the marvelous spectacles in the Temple of Heaven . During the 18th century physics played a big part in the architecture of a temple which is now a very good area for tourism. When two people stand by the wall behind the east annex hall and west annex hall respectively and talk facing the north direction, can hear the other’s voice clearly, thus constituting a clear and great conversation.

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TEMPLE OF HEAVEN ECHO WALL TEMPLE

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SUMMER PALACE Summer palace is one of the best parks in the city. Originally it was a retreat for emperors to escape the scorching summer heat of Beijing. The Summer Palace was used by emperors for 800 years, but fell into disuse in the 18th century. Then in the 19th century, the Empress Dowager Cixi made massive renovations and restored many buildings using money funneled out from the state treasury.

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THE BURNT SOLDIERS The Terracotta Army or the "Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses", is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. It is a form of funerary art buried with the emperor in 210-209 BC and whose purpose was to protect the emperor in his afterlife. The figures vary in height according to their roles, with the tallest being the generals. The figures include warriors, chariots and horses. Current estimates tells us that there are over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses and 150 cavalry horses, the majority of which are still buried in the pits. Other terracotta non-military figures were also found in other pits and they include officials, acrobats, strongmen and musicians .

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Potala palace is located in the Himalayan valley. it is 3700 meters above sea level. It is the seat of spritual head Dalai lama ,the red palace is located inside a white palace. It is 16ft thick at the base, and with copper poured into the foundations to help proof it against earthquakes. Thirteen stories of buildings ,containing over 1,000 rooms, 10,000 shrines and about 200,000 statues. POTALA PALACE

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POTALA PALACE

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THE FORBIDDEN CITY The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. It is located in the middle of Beijing, China, and now houses the Palace Museum . For almost 500 years, it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government. It largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the world.

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YUNGANG-GROTTOES are situated in China.. They are ancient Chinese Buddhist temple grottoes near the city of Datong in the province of Shanxi. They are excellent examples of rock-cut architecture and one of the three most famous ancient Buddhist sculptural sites of China. The others are Longmen and Mogao. The site is located about 16 km south-west of the city of Datong, in the valley of the Shi Li river at the base of the Wuzhou Shan mountains All together the site is composed of 252 grottoes with more than 51,000 Buddha statues and statuettes YUNGANG GROTTOES

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YUNGANG GROTTOES

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The Great Wall of China is a series of stone and earthen fortifications in northern China, built originally to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire against intrusions by various nomadic groups. Several walls have been built since the 5th century BC that are referred to collectively as the Great Wall, which has been rebuilt and maintained from the 5th century BC through the 16th century. One of the most famous is the wall built between 220–206 BC by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. .The length of the wall is around  8,851.8 km THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST

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THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA

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