History of YongHeGong Lama Temple

Building work on the YongHeGong Temple started in 1694 during the Qing Dynasty. It originally served as an official residence for court eunuchs. It was then converted into the court of Prince YongZheng (Yin Zhen), a son of emperor KangXi. After YongZheng's ascension to the throne in 1722, half of the building was

converted into a lamasery, a monastery for monks of Tibetan Buddhism, while the other half remained an imperial palace.
After YongZheng's death in 1735, his coffin was placed in the temple for mourners. YongZheng's successor, emperor QianLong, gave the temple imperial status. This was signified by having its turquoise tiles replaced with the yellow tiles that were reserved for the emperor. Subsequently (1744), the monastery became a lamasery and a residence for large numbers of Tibetan Buddhist monks from Mongolia and Tibet. The YongHeGong Lamasery became the national centre of Lama administration.
YongHeGong is said to have survived the Cultural Revolution due to the intervention of prime minister Zhou Enlai. YongHeGong was opened to the public in 1981.

Tomb of General Yue Fei In Hangzhou City

Yue Fei (1103 - 1141) came from Tangyin in Xiangzhou of today's Henan Province. He was a great general famous for wars against the Jin Dynasty (1115 - 1234) in the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279). After he joined the army, he and his troops continuously won wars against the Jin. However, after Yue and his army had recovered most of the lost territory, Emperor Gaozong (1107 - 1187) embraced the evil plot of Qin Kuai (1090 - 1155, Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty) and surrendered to the Jin. As a result, he was falsely accused and later secretly killed in jail. A few years later, the wrong was put right when Emperor Xiao Zong (1163 - 1189) came to power. The tomb was built in memory of this great hero. Yue Fei is always considered as a national hero.
The Tomb of General Yue Fei has been demolished and renovated several times. The existing one was rebuilt in 1715 in the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911) and comprehensively repaired in 1979.
Occupying an area of four acres, the tomb is located at the southern foot of Qixia Hill near the West Lake. Entering the gate with double eaves, a patio with towering trees on both sides is found. The Shrine of Remembrance, the main hall, is right in the center. A sculpture of general Yue is set in the middle of the hall. He is in a colorful embroidered round cushion cover. Looking solemn and mighty, he has a sword in his hand and looks as if he is ready to protect his country. Over the sculpture is tablet in the original handwriting of Yue Fei, which states returning our territory and keeping it integrated. At the back of the hall are large pictures depicting his life stories. On the floor of the hall is a picture depicting 373 cranes. These cranes are the symbols of his integrity and faithful mind.
General 's Grave
Metal sculptures of sinners who killed Yue Fei
To the west of the main hall is a yard. There are two corridors exhibiting poems written to commend Yue. Striding over the bridge in the middle of the yard, there are the tombs of Yue Fei and his son's. Yue Fei's tomb is right in the center, and to its left is the tomb of his son Yue Yun who had been a competent assistant of his father on the battlefields. Stone horses, tigers, and sheep of the Ming Dynasty (1386 - 1644) decorate both sides of the enclosure. This tomb, which had been destroyed several times, was rebuilt and possesses the features of the Song Dynasty. Facing the tomb are four iron sculptures,  including Qin Kuai the chief plotter, in kneeling position. Concerning these sculptures, people wanted them to atone for their crime forever.

The Wudaokou Hotspots City Brief of Beijing

The Wudaokou hotspots aren't flashy or fashionable. They are, with few exceptions, cheap and welcoming, playing host to hipsties, pop-and-lockers and
hip-hoppers, rochers and ballers, and the jocks and the nerds all at once. Over the past few years, the student crowd and their drinking holes have developed a unique style and neighborhood snobbery. Old cornerstones near the light-rail station like Lush-with its weekly Sunday open-mic night and sinfully scrumptions hangover breakfast-and propaganda-with its grinding meat market-still flourish.

The Defense Engineering System of the Great Wall

The defense engineering system of the Great Wall: The Great Wall stretching thousands of miles is not just a single wall but a complete defensive system composed of many defense equipment including walls, watch

towers, fortresses and beacon towers. The defensive system was controlled by all levels of the military chain of command. Taking the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty as an example, nine military jurisdictional areas including Liaodong, Datong, Yulin, Ningxia, and Gansu were established on the Great Wall for defense and maintenance of the Great Wall, ranging from the Yalu River in the east and Jiayuguan in the west. Therefore, the nine military jurisdictional areas were called the "nine major defensive areas," with a chief military officer taking charge of defending each section of the Great Wall or supporting the adjacent regions. There were about a million soldiers guarding along the Great Wall in the Ming Dynasty. The military chief normally lived and worked inside the cities and other officials at all levels were stationed in the watch towers and fortresses in defense areas, campsites and walls.

5 Days Great Wall Hiking Tour

The Great Wall of China is one of the wonders of the world. “If you have not been to the Great Wall, you are not a real man” Chairman Mao once said. Millions of people visit the Great Wall each year. There are many sections of the Great Wall including Badaling, Mutianyu, Jinshanling, Simatai, Juyongguan and so on. Here we offer 5 days Beijing Great Wall tour.

Badaling Great Wall

No doubt, Badaling Great Wall is the most famous and best preserved section of Great Wall. Used as a defensive outpost in the history, Badaling Great Wall is wide enough for five horses gallop abreast and ten people march shoulder by shoulder.

Juyongguan Great Wall

As narrow and steep section of Great Wall, Juyongguan Great Wall provided impregnable protection to northwest Beijing and was one of the most important fortifications of ancient times.

Huanghuacheng Great Wall

As one of the most ruined sections of the wall in Beijing, Mutianyu Great Wall has become popular with hikers in recent years though it is a quite challenge to climb the wall since it has no stone steps or no smooth path found at other sections of Great Wall in Beijing.

Mutianyu Great Wall

Compared with Badaling Great Wall, Mutianyu Great Wall is less crowded and it is the most beautiful section of Great Wall. Besides, it is one of the most dangerous parts of Great Wall.

Jinshanling Great Wall

Without having been greatly renovated, Jinshanling Great Wall is the essential and most representative part of the Great Wall

Simatai Great Wall

Famous for its peculiar, unique and risk characters with 16 watch towers in east section, Simatai Great Wall gains a high fame all over the world.

Tour Price

The larger group, the cheaper we charge per person. So we suggest you go with your friends or your family. Only one person, we will charge US$993. If there are two persons in your group, we will charge US$561 per person. If your group is about 3-5 persons, the price per person is about US$493. If there are 6-9 persons in your group, the price is about US$407 per person.

However, tourists you should know that the price excluding cable car at the Great Wall and tips to drivers and guides.

As a unique wonder of the world, Great Wall is a bridge of friendship linking up all lands. Welcome to Beijing Great Wall. Enjoy yourself during your Beijing Great Wall tour.