Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Window of the World, Shenzhen : Window of the World is a fantastic replica park situated at the Overseas Chinese Town.

 Window of the World was built in 1994, with an area of 480,000 square kilometers (185,329 square miles). It is a galaxy of 130 world famous wonders, gathering natural scenery, folk customs and high-tech entertainment together.

Window of the World is divided into different sections, with a world square, and an Asian, Oceania, European, African and American regions, plus a World Sculptures Garden and the International Street. There are a total of 118 world famous scenic spots in it, including the Pyramids of Egypt, the Temple of Amun, the Angkor Vat of Cambodia, the Grand Canyon Valley of USA, the Arc de Triomphe of France. They are remodelled in accordance to the real objects in proportions of 1:1, 1:5, and 1:15, detailed and natural. Take the miniature Niagara Falls for example; it is 80 meters (262.5 yards) wide with a drop of more than 10 meters (33 feet), roaring thunderously. Meanwhile, the Hawaiian volcano and the fountain spouting 100-meter-high (328 feet) into the air are also impressive. Some of them, like the Eiffel Tower of France, are reduced to one-third of the real tower, with a height of 108 meters (354.3 feet).














When night falls, Window of the world is decorated with colorful lights,
presenting another kind of charming exoticism. There is a rotating art
show named 'Night of Revel' held here every night, composed of world
ethnic songs and dances as well as folk shows.



Thursday, November 3, 2011

Ancient citadel in Afghanistan restored to its former glory. 'As this citadel represents, Afghanistan stood as a great nation. It will so stand.......

An ancient citadel in Herat that dates back to Alexander the Great has been restored, a bright sign of progress in a country destroyed by war. The citadel, a fortress that resembles a sand castle overlooking the city, and a new museum of artifacts at the site was completed by hundreds of local craftsmen and funding and support from the U.S. and German governments and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture.