Jiuzhaigou Forest (travel)

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Jiuzhaigou Forest

Jiuzhaigou, a forest that looks like a fantasy world. A world that should only exist in someone’s mind. Trees are colored pink and some of the grass is colored purple. Trees and bushes are given many colors from the rainbow spectrum. Lakes and waterfalls of Jiuzhaigou look very magical and glow with a strange light. The bottom of these lakes, have a light green sand color that can be seen from the surface. Sand is normally a brown color. Everything in the forest is filled with fantasy colors. The normal colors you expect from a forest is not found at Jiuzhaigou forest. 

The forest holds nine Tibet villages. The Tibets believe in Buddhism. A religion that believes in mediation for the mind and training the body. The religion does not require people to get married. It wants people to reach a higher level of consciousness. Tibets believe that the mind is weak and needs disciplined to be kept in control. Tibets also believe in being happy no matter the situation. There are some temples located on high altitudes. One could have a good vantage point for waterfalls or forest attractions if they stood on the steps of one.

The name origin comes from a legend involving a woman. A female god dropped something in a forest. She dropped a mirror and the mirror broke into 108 pieces. The pieces turned into lakes that had a strange color. The colors were not typical for a lake. To make the legend stranger, each lake has a separate mythical story behind it.

The population of Jiuzhaigou is very small. There are about 1,000 people living in the Tibet temples. Early signs of humanity date back to 11^th-16th century B.C. The Tibet villages were cut off from the rest of China. One day, a group of log cutters found them in the 1970s. The loggers manage to find them by accident. Ever since that one event, people from China and abroad came to visit the temples. They wanted to see the temples and what else was there. The temples in Jiuzhaigou and the forest became famous after that.

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(2017, July 21). Jiuzhaigou Facts, Culture & Custom. Retrieved from URL: https://www.3rdpoletour.com/jiuzhaigou-travel-guide/fact.html.

Jingshan Garden (travel)

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Jingshan Garden

Jingshan Park, a park located near Xicheng District of Beijing, China. The park was once a royal resting area and training ground. The garden became a park. The park is about 23 hectares in length. The previous garden had a perfect view to the Forbidden City in ancient times. The Forbidden City contained a palace for the Ming Dynasty emperors. The park was a educational ground for royal children. Children would learn education about religion, opera, and agriculture. Groomed to learn how the world runs. Education was given from the Chinese perspective.

The park was once a beautiful paradise filled with interesting things. There were rare animals placed in the area. Trees planted and some of the trees bore fruit. Emperors, children, and women from royal families would spend their days talking in the garden. It was a peaceful place. Not a place where emperors would battle each other for power. There was never war at Jingshan Garden. It was always a place for spiritual guidance and peace. Sometimes, participants would practice worship to Chinese gods.

What can you see when visiting Jingshan Garden today? The garden has been turned into a commercial park. People travel there from time to time. You will see historical events that happened many years ago. Emperor Chongzhen's suicide Spot is available to be seen. 
In 1644, there was a peasant rebellion connected to Emperor Chongzhen's suicide. The rebellion defeated Emperor Chongzhen and the emperor decided to run to the park. Feeling defeat, he felt his only way out of shame was to commit suicide. He could not accept defeat and he could not accept the concept that he failed his kingdom. He hung himself. The body stood there for about 480 years. One day, someone cut his body down and turned the place into a park.

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(2018). Beijing Jingshan Park. Retrieved from URL: http://www.visitourchina.com/beijing/attraction/beijing-jingshan-park.html.

Lugu Lakes (travel)

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Lugu Lakes

Lugu Lakes, lakes surrounded by grass, islands, sand, villages, and mountains. Some people believe the lake is “the mother of all women." It is called this due to the fossils that are found around the lake. The fossils are connected to the many tribes like the Mosuo Tribe, Norzu Tribe, Yi Tribe, Pumi Tribe, and Tibetan Tribe. The Tibetan Tribe is still living in Asia today. The name has been commonly changed to Tibets. People refer to them as Tibets or Tibetans now. They are not a tribe now and are located in China. Some Tibets do not consider themselves Chinese due to the ruler of Tibet not claiming to be part of China. The Chinese government still considers Tibet to be part of China.

Lugo Lake is shaped like a horseshoe. The islands around the lake are small and tightly curved. The lake looks very beautiful at a distance and at close range. The area has beautiful mountain vegetation, grasslands, flowers, trees, and lakes. The lake has 6 islands that surround it. Each island is independent. It also has 4 peninsulas and 17 sandbanks. The lake is very huge and great for tourist looking to escape from daily life. 

The Marriage Bridge, a romantic tourist attraction, a place that many claim to spark a new love interest in those who walk it. The color of the bridge is light brown and faded yellow. Sometimes, the bridge looks red at Sun set. The bridge is also the location of the Mosou’s tribe. The tribe would often spend time kissing on the bridge. The young women would dance on the bridge at nightfall. Men interested in meeting a woman would talk to one of them. The event happened around the year. Many women were taken and many women lost their pureness. The bridge is 300 meters long. You can walk on the bridge at any time, but some say the best time is at night. That is when you are able to see the moon light glow on the wood and feel the love spark in the air.

Reference:

(2018). Why Visit Lugu Lake. Retrieved from URL: https://www.chinadiscovery.com/yunnan/lijiang/lugu-lake.html.

Stone Forest (travel)

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Stone Forest

Stone Forest, a forest that has a bunch of stones. The stones do not look like normal stones and are placed in positions similar to trees. Locals call them stone trees. The forest is located in Shilin, China. There are many stones in the forest and are spreaded out with paths. Each stone strangely looks like a tree. Carved to resemble a tree by something or someone. The structure could have been created by an ancient civilization but there is no evidence. Some stones are not short. Some can be tall as 20 feet or higher. Locals near by consider the stones to be mini mountains and stone trees.

The name first appeared in a poem. The poem was titled “Ask Heaven." The poet was from 300 B.C. A poet named Qu Yuan questioned the existence of the stone forest in the poem. He must of saw the forest himself, or heard a tale of the stone forest from a traveler.

In the 17^th century, adventurers from Ming Dynasty and Ling Dynasty traveled to the Stone Forest to seek beauty. Some scholars also wanted to visit the forest. There was something interesting about a forest that had stone trees. After a couple of months, more poems were written about the forest. Some would write songs about the forest. No one knew where the forest came from, but the forest was like a vacation spot to people who went there. It was a beautiful place and people felt some sort of spirit there.

Paul Vial, French Missionary, went to China to visit the Stone Forest. He was the first person from the west that visited the Stone Forest. This event occurred between the 19^th or 20^th century. He lived in the Shilin area for 20 years while he visited. His additional goal was to spread the word of God. He wrote a journal that recorded the details of the forest. The journal was written in French language. Many years later in 1960, a Hungarian scholar named Balazs decided to study the forest. He would be the second person from the west to see the stone forest.

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(2012). History of the Stone Forest. Retrieved from URL: http://www.chinastoneforest.com/showArticle.aspx?cid=246&aid=5216.

West Lake (travel)

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West Lake

West Lake, an alluring lake in China. Locals claim the lake glows when the Sun shines on it. A famous poet named Su Dongpo would write poems about the lake. He would write about how romantic the lake was at sunset or how the lake makes you forget about the pain you experience in life. He always talked about the lake’s beauty.

The lake is 2 miles long and 1.7 miles in width. The depth of the lake is about 7.5 feet. The lake is not that deep compared to most lakes, but you can still drown in the lake if your not too careful. Mountains surround the lake on three sides. The grass and trees are mostly green in color. But, they can sometimes be a red, orange, or yellow in color. There is an island in the center of the lake. It is called Solitary Hill. There is also three man made islands on the west side of the lake. The three man made islands are called Lesser Paradise Island, the Mid-lake Pavilion, and the Ruangong Islet.

There is a snake legend with West Lake. It is an old legend. It is about a love story between Bai Suzhen and Xu Xian. Bai Suzhen was a white snake spirit and Xu Xuan was a man. They fell in love. They talked to each other on a boat. They decided to get married shortly after. Then, there was an evil monk who got jealous. He wanted to ruin the love, so he decided to put Xi Xian in jail. The white snake spirit tried to save her husband but failed. She was aided by her sister Xiao Xing the second time and managed to get her husband free. She and her husband would then spend the rest of their life on the lake. Having dates at the place they first met. They loved each other very much. Every since that day, people see West Lake as a romantic spot.

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(2018).West Lake (Xi Hu).  Retrieved form URL: https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/zhejiang/hangzhou/west_lake.htm.

Mount Hau, Most Dangerous Mountain in the World (news)

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Mount Hua

Mount Hua, the mountain that many people claim is the most dangerous. The mountain is located in China. Many locals and travelers consider this mountain to be a very dangerous place to hike. There is a temple at the top of the mountain. A narrow hike trail leads upward to the temple. The hike path is very tight and small. It is narrow for a long portion of the trip. The path that goes up and around. You have take many steps on the side of it. Some of the foothold spots that are not strong enough to hold people. The path was not always in existence. The path was handmade and built years ago. Built to test a human’s capability or spirit. The trail is open to anyone that dares. Be warned, people die from the mountain constantly. People seem to fall of the mountain for all kinds of reasons. This not a joke. If you climb this mountain, there is a chance you will die.

Why was the path built? There are many legends to explain why. According to one ancient Chinese legend, there is one true path up the mountain to reach the temple. The other paths to the temple is for people who are too weak to overcome themselves. In order for someone to know themselves completely, they will have to climb this mountain by using the narrow trail that leads to the temple.

Some other Chinese legend states, the path was built in a time when humans could fly. There was a time when humans could fly and walk on water. Humans were looking for ways to increase their power. There was a human or god that decided to place the power of immortality at the top of the mountain. He or she made a path that was rigorous and only a few would survive. He or she wanted someone to walk up the mountain to prove their worthiness of immortality. The person who reached the top would be granted the power of immortality.

Many people have died trying to climb the mountain. The path to the top of the mountain is rigorous. Not as rigorous as ancient times due to the new adjustments installed for tourist. But, the path is still very dangerous. One slight unbalance rotation, and you will fall thousands of feet down. It is not suggested for people who are not strong enough to climb mountains for long periods. It is only suggested for people who very trained in mountain climbing. They are considered an expert mountain climber. The mountain will test you completely and quitting means death. Enter the mountain trail at your risk. There is no one on the mountain trail who would be obligated to help you.

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Alesha And Jarryd. (2015, Nov. 30). Surviving The World’s Most Dangerous Hike – Mt Huashan. Retrieved fro URL: https://www.nomadasaurus.com/surviving-the-worlds-most-dangerous-hike-mount-huashan/.

Tiger Leaping Gorge (travel)

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Tiger Leaping Gorge

Tiger Leaping Gorge, a path that leads across high hills in China. The gorge is filled with rivers, animals, hills with vegetation, and walking villagers. There are vertical cliffs that rise from the Turquoise Waterway. The gorge goes all the way to Snow Dragon Snow Mountain. The Jinsha River is also located in the Tiger Leaping Gorge. It has small villages, farmlands, and limestone ridges near by. The gorge is about 15 kilometers in length. It has a maximum depth of 3,790 meters.

People from all over the world travel to the gorge to gain a unique experience. There is a small town that people come to visit. The town is called Qiaotao. The town is very small and is located along the hiking path in the Tiger Leaping Gorge. You can not travel by car to get to the location. The village has to be hiked by foot to reach. The hiking path has a unique feel to it. You might see rivers, trees, animals, and walking villagers. People from all over the world, come tot he Tiger Leaping Gorge and try to find an old town called Quaotao. It takes an average person 3 days to hike the trail by foot once they reach Tiger Leaping Gorge.

The Naxi, are the main ethnic group that resides in Tiger Leap Gorge. The name of the Tiger Leaping Gorge comes from one of the ethnic groups that lived there. According to the legend, there was a hunter who was hunting a roaming tiger. The hunter chased the tiger down the gorge until it reached the narrow point. The tiger then decided to jump across the river. The hunter was not able to track the beast after the tiger jumped. That is why the gorge is called Tiger Leaping Gorge.

If you are interested in traveling to Tiger Leaping Gorge, then it would be a good idea to leave from the city of Lijiang. You can then catch a bus that will take you all the way to Tiger Leaping Gorge. It is not certain that you will have hotel, so it is best to bring camping gear as well. Most people tend to hike the path for three days and camp in the woods. Now, the legend speaks of tigers that sue to roam in the woods. Make sure to travel with protection. Recent travelers from modern times, have reported seeing dead tigers in the area. There is a high possibility that tigers still roam in Tiger Leaping Gorge.

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Alesha And Jarryd. (2016. Nov. 30). Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking Guide And Information. Retrieved from URL: https://www.nomadasaurus.com/tiger-leaping-gorge-trekking-guide/. 

The Best Places In USA to Buy a Bicycle (business advertisement)

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The Best Places In USA to Buy a Bicycle

Buying a bicycle can be a burden if you don’t do your own research before hand. There are plenty of reasonable stores in US. Some of the stores in US are good and some are pretty bad. Now, you need the best store that your money can buy and a store that is meeting your basic budget. We all have to save money. So, go online and find a bicycle store that will fit your needs the best. Here are a few bicycle stores to start with. You can view the website of these stores for more detailed information.

l Art’s Cyclery Slo

This shop is excellent for people who are new to bicycling. They have a huge collection of bicycle parts and sell them at reasonable prices. The company offers free shipping on orders over $50. The stores also feature a sale representative who will be able to answer some basic bicycle questions. Let’s say you need a part for a bike and you unaware of the exact name for the part. The sales rep will tell you the exact name for the part based on your bike. The company has a shop in California, but they also do business online. Do not hesitate to call Art’s Cyclery Slo for help.

l Fanatik Bike

This shop is for people who like to ride bikes on mountain trials. Interested in testing your bike skills on a rough and dirty terrain? Then, pay this shop a quick visit. This shop supplies customers with dirt tires needed to ride a bicycle smoothly on trails. The prices vary in value for each item. The shop focuses on gravity and will provide you with custom builds designed to give you the best speed for your mountain visits. Imagine riding a custom made monster for mountain trails. It would have you gliding through trees and running over dirt humps. Visit Fanatik Bike store for more details.

l Price Point

This shop offers used bicycle items, but the prices they offer is pretty reasonable. They offer customers bikes, parts, frames, and every day bicycle parts. You might want to check this company out if you need something simple and cheap. The shop has been around for over 15 years and will be happy to help you with any basic questions you may have.

Reference:

Caldwell, A. J. (2018, April 4). Top 10 American Mountain Bike Online Stores. Retrieved from URL: https://www.oldglorymtb.com/top-10-american-mountain-bike-online-stores/.