南京景点介绍_英文.ppt

1、南京风光,Nanjing attractions,Xuanwu lake,玄武湖,Situated at the foot of Mt. Zhongshan in Nanjing, Xuanwu Lake is a beautiful scenic spot protected by China. It is also one of the three most famous lakes in Nanjing. Surrounding it are Circumvallation, Mt. Jiuhua and Jiming Temple. The history of Xuanwu Lake

2、 can be traced back to the Pre-Qin period (21century BC-221 BC). The name of the lake has changed several times during the long history. The lake gained the name Xuanwu because a black dragon was said to be in the lake.,There are five isles in the lake.: Huan Isle, Ying Isle, Liang Isle, Cui Isle an

3、d Ling Isle. When you are on the Huan Isle, you can see that the leaves of willows wave gently with the wind and feel the mild wind from the lake that blows tenderly on your face. The Ying Isle is famous for its cherry blossoms. When the cherry blossoms bloom in the early spring, the isle seems to b

4、e an ocean of flowers. Liang Isle is the one that was developed earlier than the other four. Annually, the grand traditional exhibition of chrysanthemums is held there. On the Cui Isle, there are dark green pines, emerald green cypresses, tender willows, and light green bamboos. To the east of Ling

5、Isle, you can see the beautiful clouds drifting across Zhong Mountain. Each island has wonderful scenery: Nuona Tower on Huan Isle is full of special serene ambience. Wumiao Zha on Ling Isle has long history and of a reasonable design. Other places like the Lotus Garden on Ying Isle and the Hushen M

6、iao on Liang Isle are also worth visiting,夫子庙,The Confucius Temple,The Confucius Temple in Nanjing was originally constructed in the year of 1034 in the Song Dynasty. It was a place to worship and consecrate Confucius, the great philosopher and educator of ancient China. It is also known as Fuzimiao

7、 in Chinese. During the long process, the original building expanded to be a complex building in the architectural style of the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, including the Confucius Temple itself, the Jiangnan Gongyuan (the place of imperial examinations) and the Xue Gong (the Imp

8、erial Academy). The complex is still called the Confucius Temple out of habit by locals and visitors.,In front of the Confucius Temple, the Qin Huai River is flowing. On the south bank of the river, there is the longest screen wall in China which is 110-meter-long (about 120 yards) and piled with br

9、icks. The area around the temple consists of a series of tourist shops, snack bars, restaurants and tea cafes. They all appear to be in the architectural style of the Ming and Qing style. A variety of snacks encompassing eight of the most famous flavours are available for purchase at here. Everyones

10、 individual tastes are well catered for.They are necessary parts of food culture in Nanjing.,中山陵,Sun Yat-sens Mausoleum,Covering an area of 80,000 square meters (about 20 acres), Dr. Sun Yat-sens Mausoleum is located in the Zhong Mountain Scenic Area in the east suburb of Nanjing City, Jiangsu Provi

11、nce. As the mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the father of the Republic of China, it is considered the Holy land of Chinese people both home and abroad. With deep historical significance, magnificent architecture and beautiful scenery, it is a must see when traveling in Nanjing.,Dr. Sun Yat-sen (1866-1

12、925) was a great forerunner of the Chinese democratic revolution and led by Dr. Sun the Chinese people brought down the corrupt rule of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and ended 2000 years of the feudal monarchy system, which led the Chinese peoples in to a new age.,The majestic mausoleums construction

13、 was started in 1926 and completed in 1929. The whole Mausoleum Scenic Area represents an alarm bell as seen from the air, symbolizing the noble spirit and heroic efforts of Dr. Sun Yat-sens devotion to the Chinese people, fight of oppression and wining the independence of China. Facing south, the s

14、tructures, along with the mountain ascends gradually along with the central axis line running from south to the north and is regarded as the most outstanding mausoleum in Chinese modern architectural history.,明孝陵,Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum,Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is one of the biggest imperial tombs in

15、 China. It lies in the eastern suburbs of Nanjing City at the southern foot of Zhongshan (Purple) Mountain. Emperor Chengzu, Zhu Yuanzhang, the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and Queen Ma were buried there. Construction of the mausoleum began in 1381 and was completed in 1431. In 1384

16、, Queen Ma died and was buried there. Emperor Chengzu had bestowed upon her the title Queen of Xiao Ci which means Queen of Filial Piety and Kindness. Hence, the name Ming Xiaoling derives from her title. The mausoleum has two discreet sections: One is the Sacred Way area and the other is the main b

17、ody of the mausoleum itself.,Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is renowned for its unique design, its eminent status, its amazing beauty and its magnificent scale. Its the milestone in the historical development of Chinese mausoleums. As an extension of the Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it is

18、 listed by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site.,南京博物馆,Nanjing Museum,Covering an area of 12.9 hectare, Nanjing Museum is situated inside the Zhongshan Gate of the city from which it takes its name. It was originally established in 1933, proposed by Mr. Cai Yuanpei (a modern democratic revolutio

19、nary and educationist), and now numbers among its extensive collections some 2,000 first class treasures of national and cultural interest. Should you be fascinated by the long and cultured history of China, then this Museum is a must-see for you. Let it be an absolutely indispensable part of your i

20、tinerary. Valuable treasures: The two main buildings, in a style of a blend of east and west, we find a veritable feast of historical and revolutionary cultural relics, paintings, calligraphies, and ancient books - some of them from abroad. Among them the most representative ones are a large number

21、of porcelains from the palace of Qing dynasty (221 BC - 206 BC), and relics excavated from ruins of Shang dynasty (16th - 11th century BC).,The Basic Hall with its two storeys, is mainly for the display of historical items, and is a building in the style of an ancient palace of Liao (916 - 1125). Th

22、ere are three special exhibition sections: The Five Thousand-year Civilization Panorama of the Lower Reaches of Yangtze River The Very Fine Display of Chinese History, People and Culture Jiangsu Archaeological Achievements ExhibitionThis rich banquet in three courses attracts visitors from around Ch

23、ina and the world in general. Nanjing Museum has been regarded as one of the most advanced and popular among museums of its class in China, and an important educational base for students.,南京长江大桥,The Yangtze River Bridge,The Yangtze River Bridge, which was constructed between 1960 and 1968, is the th

24、ird bridge built to span the Yangtze River after the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge and the Baishatuo Yangtze River Bridge (in Chongqing City). As the longest bridge with the dual functions of highway and railway listed in the Guinness Book of World Records, it is the first bridge in China solely design

25、ed and constructed by Chinese. The significant double-deck construction is made up of the main bridge portion which spans 1,577 meters (about 1,725 yards) and the bridge approach which measures 3,012 meters (about 3,294 yards). The upper deck of the bridge is a highway with a span of 4,589 meters (a

26、bout 5,019 yards). There are sidewalks on either side of the highway and each measures over two meters (about two yards) in width. The lower deck holds a twin-track railway with a length of 6,772 meters (about 7,406 yards) and a width of 14 meters (about 15 yards) that allows two trains to run in di

27、fferent directions.,The bridge has nine piers altogether, among which the tallest one is 85 meters (about 279 feet) with the base area of about 400 square meters (478 square yards), larger than a basketball court. There are 200 cast iron reliefs inlayed on the banisters on the two sides of the highway as well as 150 pairs of street lamps