广西各地名胜(南宁、柳州)英语.ppt

第六章 广西各地名胜,Lectured by: gangmaster Tu,Nanning Municipality(南宁),Nanning Municipality(南宁) Nanning, the capital city of Guangxi Province, is not only the political, economic and cultural center of the province, but also plays an important role in the economic development of southwest China. Nanning borders Vietnam, is neighbor to Guangzhou, close to Hong Kong and Macau, and faces Southeast Asia. This advantageous location makes the city a commercial and communication center, opening China to Southeast Asia.,Pleasant climate endows the city with evergreen trees and fragrant flowers all year round, hence the name Green City. In such a beautiful land, more than 30 ethnic minority groups have been living harmoniously for 1,680 years. Zhuang is the largest minority group of China. Over 90% of them live in Guangxi. Their history and ethnic culture add charm to the city. As the linking point of the tour route from Guilin to Beihai, Nanning has a lot of attractions to offer:,grand De Tian Waterfall, beautiful Mt. Qingxiu and Mt. Daming, quiet Yangmei Ancient Town, mysterious Huashan Mural as well as scattered parks and gardens. Visitors will be enchanted and may want to spend more time in the city. Delicious local foods such as various porridges and rice noodles as well as Suanye (fermented fruits and vegetables) cannot be enjoyed anywhere else in China. Nanning is a modern city. Accommodation and shopping are diverse and well developed for visitors.,Hotels and hostels(招待所) of different standards can meet various needs. In the citys commercial center, supermarkets, department stores, specialty commodity streets(特产街), bookstores and other retail markets offer a variety of merchandise. When night falls, colorful street lamps lit the city. Under the lights, the locals become active, visiting nightclubs, gyms, bars, and coffee houses. People of all ages can be seen walking or relaxing in the citys many squares or along the river.,Convenient transportation systems make Nanning easily accessible. Nanning Wuxu Airport (NNG) and Naning Railway Station serve as hubs for other cities in China. Five main bus stations take people to other provincial counties and cities. Public buses and taxies are plentiful and inexpensive. Nanning welcomes visitors from all over the world. Its beautiful subtropical scenery and exotic ethnic minority culture have been attracting millions of tourists for years.,Mt. Qingxiu (青秀山),正门,青秀山风景区,青秀山风景区,青秀山风景区,The Qingxiu mountain range is the green lung of Nanning City. Located 5 kilometers (about 3.1 miles) southeast of the suburbs of Nanning and bordering the Yongjiang River(邕江), the mountain range is renowned for its beauty and the clear waters which run through it. It is no wonder they are counted as one of the Eight Wonderful Sceneries of ancient Nanning. The undulating(连绵起伏的) chains of mountains, verdant(青翠的) trees, liquid springs(清澈的泉水) and historic sites together make Mt. Qingxiu a good place to meet the,charm of antique taste and tranquility. Mt.Qingxiu, or Taiqing Peak(泰青峰), is made up of 18 peaks including Qingshan Peak(青山岭) and Phoenix Peak(凤凰岭). The range covers a total area of 4.07 square kilometers (about 1.6 square miles), including water area of 14,667 square meters (about 17,542 square yards) and greenbelt area of 25,000 square meters (about 29,901 square yards). Because of the many lakes and the emerald green(翠绿的) trees on the mountains,Mt. Qingxiu is the primary source of fresh air for the downtown Nanning area. Accordingly, it earned the name the lung of Nanning. The main sights in Mt. Qingxiu are ancient Longxiang Tower(龙象塔), Cycads Garden(铁树园), Tianchi(天池), Yaochi(瑶池), Sanbao Hall(三宝堂) and Thailand Garden(泰国园) etc, each of them deserves an essential visit. Mt. Qingxiu was originally named Qingshan. On the top of the mount stands a pagoda, Longxiang Tower, which is the symbol of the mountain.,Mt. Qingxiu the lung of Nanning,Mt. Qingxiu the lung of Nanning,Yongjiang River(邕江),The tower was built during the Ming Dynasty and restored in 1986. The pagoda retains the architectural style of Ming Dynasty; inlaid with green bricks and tiles and featuring a 9-tiered octagonal exterior. From the pagoda, the vista is magnificent, overlooking 20 li (about 6.2 miles) and a panoramic view of Nanning City. Every time the wind blows, you will hear the waves through the lush forests. The Mt. Qingxiu pine waves(松涛) are famous in the region.,On the mountainside are two big manmade lakes-Tianchi and Yaochi. Tianchi sparkles in the sunlight, and the green pines, blue sky and white clouds mirrored in the water describe a beautiful painting. The lakeside is a good place for resting. Inside Yaochi are two figures of Xi Wang Mu (Hsi Wang Mu, Queen Mother of the West) and on the east, in the granite cliff, is a vivid anaglyph(立体影片) of the Eight Immortals(八仙) in the legend.,青秀山天池与瑶池,Around Yaochi is an orchard of peach trees(桃树园). In the spring, the blooming peach trees offer yet another aspect of beauty to the region. Situated to the west of Yaochi is the Sanbao (three treasures) Hall, where there are the three oblate josses(神像) of the Zhuang nationality of China. Melting culture with nationalities, the biggest jade lying Buddha in Southeast Asia and the biggest sitting bronze statue of Guangong, (a famous hero in Three Kingdoms Period (220-280) in China, were both worshipped in the hall.,The name of the hall was changed into Kwan-yin Buddhist Temple(观音殿). The Cycads Garden in Mt. Qingxiu is the largest garden of its kind in China. In May 2002, thousands of cycads (also called iron trees) bloomed. As the iron tree rarely blooms, it was considered a marvelous spectacle. Mt. Qingxiu is a stress during the development of Nanning City. In addition to the saving and restoring of the historic sites, some new sights were established.,Thailand Garden is the fruit of the exchange and cooperation between Nanning and a city of Thailand, which was designed by a Thai architect. Strolling in the garden, flavored with Thai accents; you may taste the exotic glamour(异国的魅力). Also it is convenient that there are cable cars for you to appreciate the landscape of lakes and mountains. With the continuous restoration and construction of new sites, Mt. Qingxiu has been changing with each passing day to welcome the tourists all over the world.,青秀山中泰友谊园与龙象塔,Nanhu Lake Park(南湖公园) Nanhu Lake Park is located in the southeast of Nanning City and features aquatic sceneries(水上景观) and subtropical gardening landscapes. It covers an area of 1.3 square kilometers (about 0.5 square miles) and a quarter of the whole park is covered by the lake. Nanhu Lake was once a brook connected to a river but during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), a major flood occurred and submerged the surrounding fields and houses, which was how Nanhu Lake was created.,Nanhu Lake Park(南湖公园),Nanhu Lake Park(南湖公园),Nanhu Lake is an ideal place to entertain yourself. In the park, you can fully appreciate the views of various plants, such as Pinang(槟榔树) , Chinese fan palms, and other tropical trees. There is a garden with hundreds of precious flowers and bamboo, in which three inner gardens are very attractive places. There are Chinese herbal gardens with over 200 Chinese herbs, orchid gardens and bonsai gardens(盆景园). A visit in the gardens will reward you with not only abundant knowledge but also the pleasures of natures beauty.,Nanhu Lake Park(南湖公园),Above the lake, there is a nine-arch bridge, a scenic bridge, and a long bank where you can get a view of the lake. Fish eateries(小饭馆) will also provide you delicious local food. Either boating on the lake or fishing at the shore can offer you an escape from the pressures of city life indeed. In addition, there is a museum set up in 1984 to commemorate two uprisings in history. It was constructed in the Guangxi folk style which is also of tourist value.,Nanhu Lake Park(南湖公园),Guangxi Ethnic Relics Center (广西民族文物苑) Guangxi Ethnic Relics Center, occupying an area of 24,000 square meters (about 28,704 yards), is an outdoor exhibition center that combined with knowledge and entertainment. It features relics, folk buildings, ethnic flavor, and folk customs of four minorities, Zhuang, Dong, Yao, and Miao.,Guangxi Ethnic Relics Center,Upon entering the central gate, one will see a huge timbal(巨鼓) which is a wonderful achievement of the bronze culture(青铜文化) in ancient China, with a history of more than 2,700 years. There are more than 320 timbals in the centre, among which the Yunleiwen Timbal(云雷纹鼓) is the largest in the world. It weighs around 300 kilograms (about 661 pounds), with a diameter of 165 centimeters (about 65 inches) and stands 67.5 centimeters (about 26.5 inches) in height.,Guangxi Ethnic Relics Center,Typical buildings of several minorities can be seen here, such as dwelling houses of Zhuang people, bamboo buildings of the Yaos(瑶族竹楼), houses constructed on water by the Miao people(苗族吊脚楼) and finally, the drum-towers of Dong people(侗族鼓楼). Their daily utensils and handicrafts are also displayed in each respective model house. Various folk performances will be shown during festivals. This is where one can fully appreciate the enchanting and unique customs of the minorities of Guangxi.,Guangxi Ethnic Relics Center,Whilst there, one can also visit several workshops that demonstrate extraction of oil and sugar(榨油榨糖), rice grinding (碾米), paper and pottery making(造纸与制陶), etc, each of which is unique on its own. On top of that, tourists visiting the Miao building will be treated to its unique folk dishes. Accommodation is available to visitors in the centre as well.,Jiahecheng Hot Spring Valley (嘉和城温泉谷) Location: Nan Wu Street, northeast of the city, about 13 kilometers (about eight miles) from the International Convention& Exhibition Center(国际会展中心) Description: A recreational center based on relaxing, comforting hot springs. Take your choice of Chinese, Japanese, Finnish, Thai, Turkish, or Jordanian hot spring bathing styles - or try all of them.,Jiahecheng Hot Spring Valley (嘉和城温泉谷),Jiahecheng Hot Spring Valley (嘉和城温泉谷),There are also interesting above-water games such as disco, drift and sliding board as well as mysterious Mayan(马雅语的) carvings. The hydropathics(水疗) and tea houses, full of traditional Chinese atmosphere, are certainly worth trying, too.,Yangmei Ancient Town (扬美古镇) Location: west of Yong Xin District, about 38 kilometers (about 24 miles) away from the central city Description: An ancient town of thousands of years. Built in the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the town has kept well the ancient architecture, streets and unsophisticated folkways. The three food treasures popular with tourists are preserved salted vegetables, fermented beans and ground rice cakes.,Yangmei Ancient Town (扬美古镇),扬美古镇 Yangmei Ancient Town,扬美古镇 Yangmei Ancient Town,Liangfengjiang National Forest Park (良凤江国家森林公园) Location: You Yi Road, South of the city Description: A national AAA tourist resort, called Natural Oxygen Bar(天然氧吧) because of its humid air and beautiful scenery. The Banyan Garden(榕树园), Botanic Garden(植物园), Butterfly Specimen & Grotesque Stone Museum(奇石馆), together with colorful amusement facilities, offer you an ideal vacation resort.,良凤江国家森林公园,良凤江国家森林公园,Yiling Yan Rock Cave(伊岭岩) Location: in Wu Ming County, about 18 kilometers (about 11 miles) away from the city Description: A karst landscape formed about one million years ago. The cave looks like a huge trumpet shell(海螺壳) and is divided into three layers. Rocks pose in thousands of shapes along the flexuous(之字形的) cave path, leading you to a mysterious world.,Yiling Yan Rock Cave (伊岭岩),Yiling Yan Rock Cave(伊岭岩),Yiling Yan Rock Cave(伊岭岩),Yiling Yan Rock Cave(伊岭岩),Mt. Dragon& Tiger(隆安县龙虎山) Location: in Long An County, about 83 kilometers (about 52 miles) away from Nanning Description: One of the four monkey mountains in China. Thousands of monkeys and their troupe leaders greet their guests while playing among mountain trees. Playing with them will draw you back to your childhood.,Mt. Dragon& Tiger(隆安县龙虎山),Mt. Dragon& Tiger (隆安县龙虎山),Mt. Dragon& Tiger(隆安县龙虎山),Nine Dragon Waterfalls(横县九龙瀑布) Location: in Heng Xian County, about 90 kilometers (about 56 miles) away from Nanning City Description: The most spectacular tourist place in this Capital of Jasmine Tea. It is located in a national forest park where valleys and streams form grand waterfall scenery. The ancient sand hills and strange cliffs add more interest to the attraction of the waterfalls.,横县九龙瀑布,横县九龙瀑布Nine Dragon Waterfalls,Mt. Daming(大明山) Location: in Shang Lin County, about 130 kilometers (about 81 miles) from Nanning Description: One of the most famous mountains in Guangxi. Twisted clouds, winding streams, green cedars and thick forests make a fairy land and rare ecological tourist resort. The scenery varies with the change of seasons but never loses its beauty all year long. It is also the outdoor location of many films.,Mt. Daming(大明山),Mt. Daming(大明山),Phoenix Lake(凤凰湖) Location: about 28 kilometers (about 17 miles) away from the city center in south suburb Description: Also called Da Wang Tan Reservoir Scenic Area(大王滩水库景区). It functions to prevent flooding, provide water for irrigation, and generate electricity. The beautiful surroundings make it an enthralling(迷人的) tourist spot.,The crystal(水晶的) blue lake is surrounded by lush(葱翠的) hills and dotted by hundreds of indistinct little islands. When the sun sets, the lake is covered with a golden veil. The scenery is so charming that it attracts many shutterbugs(摄影爱好者). There are also vacation villages(度假村), gyms and many kinds of above-water activities to enrich your vacation life(假日生活).,Phoenix Lake(凤凰湖),Phoenix Lake(凤凰湖),Guangxi Museum(广西博物馆) Location: East of Min Zu Square in the center of the city Description: Famous for its great collections of ancient bronze drums that date back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770BC-476BC). The Guangxi Ethnic Relics Centers in the museum shows the characteristic architecture, clothes and customs of the eleven ethnic groups, especially the Zhuang ethnic group living in Guangxi Province.,Guangxi Museum(广西博物馆),Liuzhou Travel Guide 柳州 Population: 3,545,500 Area: 18,677 square kilometers (7,211 square miles) Nationalities: Han, Dong, Miao Administrative Division: 4 districts (Chengzhong, Yufeng, Liunan, Liubei); 6 counties (Liujiang, Liucheng, Luzhai, Rongan, Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Rongshui Miao Autonomous County),Location: Liuzhou is located in the north-central part of Guangxi bordering on Guilin in the east. It shares a boundary with Hunan in the north and Guizhou in the northwest. History: Liuzhou belonged to Guilin Shire during the Qin Dynasty, and it was not until the Western Han Dynasty (206BC-24AD) that the city that was to become Liuzhou came into being. During the Tang Dynasty (618-907), the name of this area was changed from Maping County to Liuzhou.,Physical Features(自然特征): Liuzhou has a typical karst landform with the clear Liuhe River flowing through the city. It is surrounded by mountains in the east, west and north. The terrain consists of river bends in the city center, karst plains in the northern part, isolated peaks and valleys in the south, and river terraces, karst basins and hills in the east. Climate: Liuzhou enjoys a subtropical monsoon climate with moderate temperatures and abundant rainfall.,The summers are long and hot, while the winters are short and not so cold.,Longtan Scenic Area(大龙潭公园): It is a spectacular tourist zone that combines beautiful natural scenery, distinctive customs of the ethnic minority groups, and the subtropical karst landscape.,Dragon Pool Park in Liuzhou 大龙潭公园,一、简介 1、3千米 2、规划面积1084ha. 建成151。7公顷； 3、由1湖2潭24峰构成 4、集岩溶山水、少数民族风情、亚热带植物景观为一体 subtropical plants,二、山水胜景 1、龙潭（雷塘）神龙兴雷降雨 make thunder and raining 2、八龙喷雪坝九龙镜湖（1820度，双潭烟雨）铭文 Spraying Water Dam with Eight Dragons Heads,三、雷龙古迹柳宗元祈雨亭 1、雷塘庙 Temple of Thunder Immortal 2、祭祀台回音 Sacrificing Platform-echo 3、祈雨文碑亭 Tablet Pavilion for Praying Raining 4、柳宗元办学、挖井修渠、释放奴隶、种柑栽柳,四、少数民族风情园 1、民族风情村 2、傣亭 3、风雨桥（102米，76孔，程阳风雨桥）鼓楼 墩-frusta,Fish Peak Hill Park (鱼峰山) This park is in the southern part of Liuzhou and features such scenic spots as Fish Peak Hill (Yufengshan), Carp Peak (Liyufeng), and Little Dragon Pool (Xiaolongtan). Fish Peak Hill is connected with a beautiful legend, which says that Third Sister Liu, a beautiful girl and a good singer, ran away from the evil landlord(地主) Mo Huairen and was carried by the current of the Liujiang River down to Liuzhou, where she was saved by a fisherman and later fell in love with a young man.,Fish Peak Hill Park (鱼峰山),Fish Peak Hill Park and Third Sister Liu,鱼峰山,Unfortunately, Liu was caught again by Mo Huairens men, who threw her into Little Dragon Pool. This time she was saved by a fish goddess who jumped out of the water and carried her up to the sky, while another fish goddess flew over and took Mo Huairen in her arms and then turned into a hill with the evil man underneath - the hill called Fish Peak Hill today. The top of the hill affords a marvelous view of the city of Liuzhou and the beautiful Liujiang River.,Marquis Liu Park (Liuhougongyuan) (柳侯公园) Located in the city proper, Marquis Liu Park occupies an area of 260,000 square meters. A temple was built here to commemorate(纪念) the outstanding literary achievements of Liu Zongyuan (773-819), a renowned man of letters of the Tang Dynasty who was dismissed from his official post in the central government and demoted(降级) to be the magistrate(地方官) of Liuzhou because of his reformist(改革的) ideas.,A tomb containing Liu Zongyuans clothes can also be visited in the park.,柳侯公园,柳侯公园内的桔香亭与怡情园,柳侯公园,柳侯公园内的罗池,Dule Cave(都乐岩) Situated in the southern suburbs of Liuzhou, this limestone cave(石灰岩) with its fantastically shaped stalactites (钟乳石) and stalagmites(石笋) was formed more than a million years ago, like Seven-Star Cave(七星岩) and Reed Flute Cave(芦笛岩) in Guilin. At one place on the