 | The Fairy Land on Earth in Winter The Jiuzhaigou Geological Park（www.jiuzhai.com ）is situated at the northern foothills of the Duangaer Peak in the Min Mountains that forms part of the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau. Administratively, It is located in western Jiuzhaigou County, overlooked from the Huanglong area of Songpan County on the south,and adjacent to the Wanglang Nature Reserve in the east. Its geographic position ranges from 103 ° 46 ′ to 104° 5′ E and from 32 ° 51 ′ to 33° 20′ N. The park extends 38 kilometers in north and south directions and 23 kilometers east and west, with an area of 728.3K㎡. In 1992,Jiuzhaigou was listed by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. In 1997,it joined the Man and Biosphere conservation network. In 2002,the area was certified by the Global Green 21.The area was awarded by china′State Council and the National Bureau of Tourism the status of Key National Scenic Area and 5A Grade Scenic Area. In 2004,China′s National Land Resource Ministry approved it as a National Geological Park. Jiuzhaigou's extraordinary geomorphic features are the result of a long and complex geological and evolutionary process. The anciet geological formation gave the framework upon which the modern geomorphology developed. During post-glacial period when the climate was mild, water flow, biological effect, and karstization reached their peaks in shaping the higher and frigid mountain and valley land between the elevations of 2000and 4700m. Where water flows directly downward, calcified dikes of different sizes developed, which blocked the water flow to form a series of pools or lakes, In some places, the water spreads out and cascades down the mountain to become enormous falls, beach flows or gushing springs. As a result the area is covered with extraordinary water bodies, including 114 green lakes,17 falls,5beach flows,47 springs, and 11 derived flows that move through the snow-capped mountains, traveling for 50 km like rivers of pearls and ornaments in the Y-shaped forested valley and dropped 1870m in elevation. |
 | Tibet fairy land on earth in Winter Jiuzhaigou Valley ("Valley of Nine Villages"), is a UNESCO listed nature reserve since 1992. Located in Nanping County, Aba Tibetan-Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Jiuzhaigou Ravine stretches 80 kilometers in one direction and takes up an area of more than 60,000 hectares. The area consists of six scenic spots——Changhai, Jianyan, Nuorilang, Shuzheng, Zharu and Heihai. It becomes a world renowned scenic spot because of its diversity in natural scenery which includes snowy peaks, double waterfalls, colorful forests and green sea, sertso lake. Furthermore, Tibetan customs are another attraction. |
 | World Heritage in China世界遗产在中国：Jiuzhaigou九寨沟1/3 Jiuzhaigou Valley (simplified Chinese: 九寨沟; traditional Chinese: 九寨溝; pinyin: Jiǔzhàigōu; lit. "Valley of Nine Villages"; Tibetan: Sicadêgu) is a nature reserve in northern Sichuan province of China. It is known for its many multi-level waterfalls and colorful lakes, and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. It belongs to the category V (Protected Landscape)in the IUCN system of protected area categorization.Geography and climate History The remote region was inhabited by various Tibetan and Qiang peoples for centuries, but was not officially discovered by the government until 1972. Extensive logging took place until 1979, when the Chinese government banned such activity and made the area a national park in 1982. An Administration Bureau was established and the site officially opened to tourism in 1984; layout of facilities and regulations were completed in 1987. The site was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1992 and a World Biosphere Reserve in 1997. Since opening, tourist activity has increased every year: from 5,000 in 1984 to 170,000 in 1991, 160,000 in 1995, to 200,000 in 1997, including about 3,000 foreigners. Visitors numbered 1,190,000 in 2002.[1] As of 2004, the site averages 7,000 visits per day, with a quota of 12,000 being reportedly enforced during high season. The Town of Zhangzha at the exit of the valley and the nearby Songpan County feature an ever-increasing number of hotels, including several polished five-stars. Rize Gully Panda Lake Five Flower LakeThe 18 km long Rize Gully (日则沟, pinyin: Rìzé Gōu) is the south-western branch of Jiuzhaigou. It contains the largest variety of sites and is typically visited first. Going downhill from its highest point, one passes the following sites: The Primeval Forest (原始森林 Yuánshǐ Sēnlín) is a preserved ancient woodland. It is fronted by spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and cliffs, including the 500 m high blade-shaped Sword Rock (剑岩 Jiàn Yán). Swan Lake (天鹅海, Tiān'é Hǎi) is a 2250 m long, 125 m wide picturesque lake named for its visiting swans and ducks. Grass Lake (草海, Cǎo Hǎi) is a shallow lake covered in intricate vegetation patterns. Arrow Bamboo Lake (箭竹海, Jiànzhú Hǎi), covering an area of 170,000 m², is a shallow lake with a depth of 6 m. It lies at an elevation of 2,618 m, and was a main feature site for the 2002 Chinese film Hero. Panda Lake (熊猫海, Xióngmāo Hǎi) features curious color patterns of blue and green. It empties into the multi-stream, multi-level Panda Waterfalls, dropping 78m in 3 steps. Five Flower Lake (五花海, Wǔhuā Hǎi) is a shallow multi-colored lake whose bottom is criss-crossed by ancient fallen tree trunks. Pearl Shoal (珍珠滩, Zhēnzhū Tān) is a wide, gently sloping area of active calcareous tufa deposition covered in a thin sheet of flowing water. It empties into the famous Pearl Waterfalls, where the shoal drops 28 m in a 310 m wide broad curtain of water. A scene of the television adaptation of Journey to the West was filmed there. Mirror Lake (镜海, Jìng Hǎi) is another quiet lake casting beautiful reflections of the surroundings when the water is calm. Zechawa Gully The Zechawa Gully (则查洼沟, Zécháwā Gōu) is the south-eastern branch of Jiuzhaigou. It is approximately the same length as Rize gully (18 km ) but climbs to a higher altitude (3150 m at the Long Lake). Going downhill from its highest point, it features the following sites: Long Lake (长海, Cháng Hǎi) is the highest, largest and deepest lake in Jiuzhaigou, measuring 7.5 km in length and up to 103 m in depth. It reportedly has no outgoing waterways, getting its water from snowmelt and losing it from seepage. Local folklore features a monster in its depths. Five-Color Pond (五彩池, Wǔcǎi Chí) is one of the smallest but most spectacular bodies of water in Jiuzhaigou lakes. Despite its very modest dimensions and depth, it has a richly colored underwater landscape with some of the brightest and clearest waters in the area. The Seasonal Lakes (季节海, Jìjié Hǎi) are a series of 3 lakes (Lower, Middle and Upper) along the main road, that change from empty to full during each year. Access to the site Jiuzhaigou, compared to other high-traffic scenic spots in China, is notoriously difficult to access by land. Most tourists reach the valley by a 10 hour bus ride from Chengdu along the Minjiang River canyon, prone to frequent rockslides and mudslides that can add several hours to the trip. As of 2004, further delays were incurred by the construction of a new highway which, when completed, should greatly facilitate the journey. Since 2003, it has been possible fly from Chengdu or Chongqing to an airport on a 11311 ft. high mountain side near Songpan County, and then take an hour-long bus ride to Jiuzhaigou, or a two-hour bus ride to Huanglong. From 2006, a daily flight to Xi'an had been opened in peak season. There is also a new helipad near the valley. |
 | 紅田田黃凍石浮雕系列 Red Tian Huang Stone 在近日香港落幕的一場秋季藝術品拍賣會上，"明17世紀田黃石雕瑞獅紙鎮"（如圖）以4167.92萬元被一買家獲得，創下了壽山石雕世界拍賣紀錄。這件田黃紙鎮出於17世紀福建省漳浦縣雕刻大師楊玉璇之手，是楊玉璇"玉璇"款的獅形紙鎮中最大的一件作品，重量超過200 克，石質溫潤細膩、雕刻玲瓏細緻，是難得一遇的精品，唯一可與之媲美的只有上海博物館所藏的公羊紙鎮。另外一方田黃石雕獅鈕方章，雖然尺寸比較小，但成交價也達到了297.648萬元。 田黃石是壽山石中最為名貴的品種，被收藏界稱為"萬石之王"。田黃在清代就有"一兩田黃三兩金"的說法，到後來，"田黃石"的價格一再扶搖直上，以至"易金十倍"之說。有關數據顯示，在2005年底的時候，當時田黃石平均價格是4000元/克，這比當年5月已經高出了40%。而目前的平均價格達到了8000元/克，其中有些精品的價格超過了1萬元/克。有關專家表示，現在精品田黃石的價格每年翻一番，但是有意願購買田黃石的人，卻越來越多，未來價格會漲到什麼程度，實在難以預料。 在拍賣市場上的田黃，除了石質本身的優勢之外，更融合了精美的雕刻工藝，使其價值大大提升。像今年北京翰海春季藝術品拍賣會上，一方高6.5cm、重288克的田黃龍鈕方章，成交價達到了242萬元。此章隨形鈕雕海水蟠龍紋，運用了高浮雕、淺刻等技法，雕工圓潤、精細，邊刻"臣董誥敬篆"行書款，也就是董邦達長子董誥雕刻的。這無疑大大增加這枚田黃章的附加值。文章一開始提到的楊玉璇，在當時以治印鈕聞名，所雕人物、走獸稱為絕技。楊氏刻鈕風格雄強古雅、拙樸渾穆，這些特點在此方瑞獅紙鎮上均有體現。由於田黃石價格十分昂貴，故雕田黃者多儘量減少損失材料，同時又要栩栩如生，這也成為了研判田黃拍品價格的重要標準之一。 In Hong Kong recently ended a fall art auction, "the 17th-century Swiss Tianhuang stone carving lion paperweights" (figure) was 41.6792 million yuan to obtain a buyer, setting a world auction record Shoushan stone carving. Tian Huang Zhi this town for the 17th century Zhangpu County in Fujian Province carving master hand Yang Yuxuan, Yang Yuxuan "Yu-hsuan," lion-shaped paper, the largest town in a work, the weight of more than 200 grams, stone Wenrun delicate, refined and meticulous carving is a rare case of the boutique, the only comparable only by the Shanghai Museum of the ram paperweights. The other side button Tianhuang stone carving lion Chapter, although the relatively small size, but the final price reached 2976480 yuan. Shoushan Stone-Yellowstone is the most valuable species, the collection industry known as the "King of 000 stone." Tianhuang there in the Qing Dynasty, "on January 2 Tianhuang the March 2", later, "Tian Huangshi" prices skyrocket again, as well as "the easy times," said. The data show that at the end of 2005 when the then-Huangshi average price is 4,000 yuan / g, in May this year than has been higher than 40 percent. The current average price reached 8,000 yuan / g, some of which are a fine of 10,000 yuan more than the price / gram. Experts said that Yellowstone is now fine-double the price of a year, but the willingness of people to buy Tin Yellowstone, but more and more, the future price will rise to what extent, it is difficult to predict. In the auction market, Tian Huang, in addition to stone their own advantage but also the convergence of fine carving process, so that its value greatly enhanced. Beijing Hanhai spring of this year as works of art at auction, one high 6.5 cm, weight 288 grams of the chapter button-Huanglong, bid prices reached 2.42 million yuan. With this chapter in Thai-button water Panlong profiling, the use of high relief, such as carved shallow techniques, Diaogong sleek, sophisticated, carved edge, "Chen Dong Gao Jing Zhuan", semi, which is the eldest son of Dong Dong Bang sculpture of the Letters Patent. This is undoubtedly greatly increase the added value of这枚Tianhuang chapter. The article mentioned at the beginning of Yang Yuxuan, at the time to button-renowned Indian rule, the Thai people, Zoushou called the stunt. Young's carved-style button-quaint, Zhuopu muddy Mu, these features in this town have Fangrui lion paper reflected. Because prices are very high-Yellowstone, the Thai Tianhuang to minimize the loss of many materials, life at the same time, it has also become a Tianhuang analysis of the auction price of one of the important criteria. 古龍國石珠寶 Dragon Jade Arts http://red8hk.blogspot.com/ (圖片Photo) http://picasaweb.google.com/red8hk My auction: http://us.shop.buystation.com/bidhk |
 | CCTV-9: China: No appeal for foreign aid yet No foreign casualties reported so far WATCH VIDEO Source: CCTV.com | 05-14-2008 10:09 Special Report: Strong quake jolts SW China The Foreign Ministry says China welcomes the international community's goodwill and support. It also says it has no reports of any foreign casualties so far. Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said the central government is highly concerned about the safety of foreigners in China. He said it is currently difficult to obtain timely information since the quake has damaged parts of the traffic and communications systems. He said the Foreign Ministry will stay in touch with all the foreign embassies in China to share their information. Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said, "So far, the ministry has not received any reports about casualties of foreigners in the earthquake-affected areas." Meanwhile, Vice Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China has not officially issued an appeal for aid from the international community. He said such a call will depend on how the situation develops. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Wang Yi said, "China appreciates the goodwill offered by the international community. However, the government can not yet get complete information about the quake-hit areas. China will be in contact with those countries and organizations if necessary." The Foreign Ministry also expressed its condolences to Myanmar in the wake of Cyclone Nargis. China will continue to send aid and supplies to the country. 3 more foreign tourists can´t be located in Sichuan Source: Xinhua | 05-13-2008 19:02 Special Report: Strong quake jolts SW China SHENZHEN, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Two Chinese-Americans and one Thai tourist in Sichuan Province haven't been located following Monday's earthquake, the tourism bureau of southern Shenzhen City said on Tuesday. Earlier, 15 British tourists were reported as out of reach. 15 British tourists out of reach in Sichuan Source: Xinhua | 05-13-2008 11:49 Special Report: Strong quake jolts SW China CHENGDU, May 13 (Xinhua) -- A group of "about" 15 British tourists were out of reach on Tuesday morning in Wenchuan, the epicenter of a strong earthquake that struck southwest China Monday, said the Sichuan provincial emergency management office. A spokesman with the office said more than 2,000 tourists including the British were stranded in the Tibetan-Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of Aba as of 8:20 a.m. Tuesday. He said the British tourists were likely in Wolong, which is known for China Wolong Giant Panda Protection and Research Center. The spokesman also said a tourist coach was buried by a landslide in Maoxian County, Aba Prefecture, leaving 37 people dead. Earlier, a spokesman of the Sichuan Provincial Foreign Affairs Office told Xinhua at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday that they had not received such report from various parts of the province, including the tourist attractions of Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong. However, China Wolong Giant Panda Protection and Research Center, which is in the worst quake-hit area and home to some 130 pandas, was out of contact as all telecommunications services were cut. The casualties and damages there were unknown yet, the spokesman added. The death toll from Monday's strong earthquake has climbed to 9,219, according to the latest figure given by the Ministry of Civil Affairs. No report of deaths of foreigners in quake Source: Xinhua | 05-13-2008 10:02 Special Report: Strong quake jolts SW China CHENGDU -- There was no report that foreigners were killed or injured in southwest China's Sichuan earthquake, a Sichuan government official said on Tuesday morning. A spokesman of the Sichuan Provincial Foreign Affairs Office told Xinhua at 7:15 am that they had not received such report from various parts of the province, including the tourist attractions of Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong. However, China Wolong Giant Panda Protection and Research Center, which is in the worst quake-hit area and home to some 130 pandas, was out of contact as all telecommunications services were cut. The casualties and damages there were unknown yet, the spokesman added. The death toll from Monday's strong earthquake has climbed to 9,219, according to the latest figure given by the Ministry of Civil Affairs. |
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