Luxing ancient village, dongshan, suzhou (蘇州東山 陸巷古村落)Chung Yen Chang
Dongshan Luxiang Ancient Village is located in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. It is one of the top 13 key scenic spots of Taihu Lake and known as the "Land of Plenty Fish and Rice." Luxiang Village was built in the Southern Song Dynasty and has over 30 structures dating back to the Ming Dynasty. It is also the hometown of Wang Ao, a prime minister during the Ming Dynasty. Luxiang Village preserves gateways representing Wang Ao's achievements in the imperial examinations and is considered the highest quality and best preserved ancient village around Taihu Lake.
The document presents several unique and uncommon churches from around the world. It describes churches that have unusual architectural designs, such as Notre-Dame-du-Haut de Ronchamp which has thick curved walls that let in indirect light. It also mentions churches built in remarkable locations, such as the Cathedral of Our Lady of Las Lajas which was constructed on two arches spanning a river canyon. The document briefly outlines various other churches noted for their grandeur, history, and architectural significance.
Luxing ancient village, dongshan, suzhou (蘇州東山 陸巷古村落)Chung Yen Chang
Dongshan Luxiang Ancient Village is located in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. It is one of the top 13 key scenic spots of Taihu Lake and known as the "Land of Plenty Fish and Rice." Luxiang Village was built in the Southern Song Dynasty and has over 30 structures dating back to the Ming Dynasty. It is also the hometown of Wang Ao, a prime minister during the Ming Dynasty. Luxiang Village preserves gateways representing Wang Ao's achievements in the imperial examinations and is considered the highest quality and best preserved ancient village around Taihu Lake.
The document presents several unique and uncommon churches from around the world. It describes churches that have unusual architectural designs, such as Notre-Dame-du-Haut de Ronchamp which has thick curved walls that let in indirect light. It also mentions churches built in remarkable locations, such as the Cathedral of Our Lady of Las Lajas which was constructed on two arches spanning a river canyon. The document briefly outlines various other churches noted for their grandeur, history, and architectural significance.
The document summarizes the challenges in building a railway connecting Beijing to Lhasa in Tibet, highlighting formidable mountain barriers, unstable permafrost, and fragile ecosystems. It describes how engineers overcame these obstacles through solutions like stone embankments, thermosiphons, bridges, tunnels, and environmental protections. The railway opened in 2006, bringing tourism and economic development to remote Tibet but also concerns about its cultural and environmental impacts.
