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Oriental Pearl TV Tower |
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| With 467.9 meters in height, It is the forth tower in height in Asia and the sixth tallest in the world, opposite to the Bund. Its transparent elevator will take you to the top, which will offer a quiet good view of Shanghai. The basement houses the Shanghai Municipal History Museum. |
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Dujianyang Irrigation Work |
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| Construction of the Dujianyang Irrigation system began in the 3rd century BC, and it continues to control the waters of the Minjiang river and distribute it to the fertile farmland of the Chengdu plains. It is 56 kilometers (34.8miles) west of Chengdu at Dujiangyan city lying in the middle reach of Minjiang River, which is the longest tributary of Yangtze River. |
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Wooden Pagoda in Yingxian |
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| Located in Yingxian County, and about 70 kilometers south of Datong, the Wooden Pagoda is the oldest and highest wooden structure in China. It is regarded as the 'First Pagoda in the World' and a gem in the architectural field. It has now also been placed under national emphases under the Cultural Relics Protection Units. |
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New CCTV Tower |
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| Beijing's CCTV Tower, the tallest building in the city. It is a sub-ministry of China's central government within the State Administration of Radio, Film, and Television. Its editorial independence is subject to government policy considerations. |
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National Grand Theater |
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| National Grand Theatre is colloquially described as The Egg, is an opera house in Beijing. Its location immediately to the west of Tiananmen Square, near the Forbidden City, combined with the theatre's futuristic design, created considerable controversy. |
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Shanghai Municiple History Museum |
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| Found in the basement of Oriental Pearl Tower, this museum offers a nice visual view of Shanghai’s history. If you enjoy looking at things more than reading, this museum is for you. You can learn the Shanghai municipal history in a vivid way through the display of wax figures and dioramas. |
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