Monthly Archives: August 2011

Suzhou Silk Museum

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Steve

Suzhou, in Jiangsu Province, is not only a famous cultural city and a city of gardens, but also the silk capital of China. During the Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties, it was the silk producing center; in the Ming … Continue reading →

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Namtso Lake Tour

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Steve

In Tibetan, Namtso means ‘Heavenly Lake’. Namtso is famous for its high altitude and beautiful scenery. Being the second largest saltwater lake in China only after Qinghai Lake, Namtso Lake is the biggest lake throughout Tibet, also one of the … Continue reading →

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