Virtual Globetrotting: China

Virtual Globetrotting: China http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2013 Sun, 05 May 2013 18:52:20 -0700 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Ancient fortress?]]>

Ancient fortress?
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By: nico
@ 2013-05-05 18:52:20
Looks real old but some people on Google have said these were built in the 60s to deter Soviet invasion and then abandoned. Anyone have any info on these structures?]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ancient-fortress-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ancient-fortress-3/ Sun, 05 May 2013 18:52:20 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ancient-fortress-3/ 42.31722500 101.11576100 <![CDATA[Ancient fortress?]]>

Ancient fortress?
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By: nico
@ 2013-05-05 18:49:12
Looks real old but some people on Google have said these were built in the 60s to deter Soviet invasion and then abandoned. Anyone have any info on these structures?]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ancient-fortress-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ancient-fortress-2/ Sun, 05 May 2013 18:49:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ancient-fortress-2/ 41.88777400 100.57202300 <![CDATA[Ancient fortress?]]>

Ancient fortress?
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By: nico
@ 2013-05-05 18:46:44
Looks real old but some people on Google have said these were built in the 60s to deter Soviet invasion and then abandoned. Anyone have any info on these structures?]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ancient-fortress-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ancient-fortress-1/ Sun, 05 May 2013 18:46:44 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ancient-fortress-1/ 41.76398200 100.71763500 <![CDATA[Ancient fortress?]]>

Ancient fortress?
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By: nico
@ 2013-05-05 18:43:39
Looks real old but some people on Google have said these were built in the 60s to deter Soviet invasion and then abandoned. Anyone have any info on these structures?]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ancient-fortress/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ancient-fortress/ Sun, 05 May 2013 18:43:39 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ancient-fortress/ 42.11444000 100.90350000 <![CDATA[Probable military compound]]>

Probable military compound
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By: nico
@ 2013-05-05 18:32:43
Looks like a military compound. Possible 2 antennas for comms. Also a trench with some emplacements.]]>

Probable military compound
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By: nico
@ 2013-05-05 18:32:43
Looks like a military compound. Possible 2 antennas for comms. Also a trench with some emplacements.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/probable-military-compound/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/probable-military-compound/ Sun, 05 May 2013 18:32:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/probable-military-compound/ 41.96176400 101.05424200 <![CDATA[Nandu River Iron Bridge]]>

Nandu River Iron Bridge
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By: kkeps
@ 2013-04-30 11:29:26
The Nandu River Iron Bridge (Chinese: 海口南渡江铁桥), also known as the Devil's Iron Bridge, Old Iron Bridge, and originally the Lu Palace Bridge (吕宫桥), is a partially collapsed, steel truss bridge over the Nandu River, in the north of Hainan Province, China. Opened to traffic in 1942, it was Hainan's first bridge over the Nandu River.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nandu-river-iron-bridge/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nandu-river-iron-bridge/ Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:29:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nandu-river-iron-bridge/ 19.98137500 110.40548400 <![CDATA[Possible military site]]>

Possible military site
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-27 19:23:51
Also looks like an entrance to an underground bunker.]]>

Possible military site
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-27 19:23:51
Also looks like an entrance to an underground bunker.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/possible-military-site-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/possible-military-site-1/ Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:23:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/possible-military-site-1/ 35.72913000 119.99972000 <![CDATA[Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark]]>

Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-04-26 09:03:21]]>

Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-04-26 09:03:21]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shenyang-j-15-flying-shark-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shenyang-j-15-flying-shark-1/ Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:03:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shenyang-j-15-flying-shark-1/ 41.88193500 123.43975500 <![CDATA[Harbin Z-19]]>

Harbin Z-19
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-04-25 11:05:08]]>

Harbin Z-19
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-04-25 11:05:08]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/harbin-z-19/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/harbin-z-19/ Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:05:08 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/harbin-z-19/ 39.80891500 116.70552700 <![CDATA[Chinese YJ-83 Anti-ship Missile ("Eagle Strike - 83")]]>

Chinese YJ-83 Anti-ship Missile ("Eagle Strike - 83")
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-04-25 11:01:32
http://www.military-vehicle-photos.com/picture/number3181.asp]]>

Chinese YJ-83 Anti-ship Missile ("Eagle Strike - 83")
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-04-25 11:01:32
http://www.military-vehicle-photos.com/picture/number3181.asp]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chinese-yj-83-anti-ship-missile-eagle-strike-83/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chinese-yj-83-anti-ship-missile-eagle-strike-83/ Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:01:32 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chinese-yj-83-anti-ship-missile-eagle-strike-83/ 39.81751500 116.70784700 <![CDATA[Chinese arms and military equipment for the Military Parade for 60th National Day Celebration]]>

Chinese arms and military equipment for the Military Parade for 60th National Day Celebration
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-04-25 10:46:11]]>

Chinese arms and military equipment for the Military Parade for 60th National Day Celebration
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-04-25 10:46:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chinese-arms-and-military-equipment-for-the-military-parade-for-60th-national-day-celebration/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chinese-arms-and-military-equipment-for-the-military-parade-for-60th-national-day-celebration/ Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:46:11 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chinese-arms-and-military-equipment-for-the-military-parade-for-60th-national-day-celebration/ 39.81094300 116.71017200 <![CDATA[China CFTE's jet engine testing platform (IL-76)]]>

China CFTE's jet engine testing platform (IL-76)

China CFTE's jet engine testing platform (IL-76)
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-04-25 10:29:38
Wikipedia: CFTE engine testbed: The China Flight Test Establishment (CFTE) currently operates a flying testbed converted from a Russian-made Il-76MD jet transport aircraft to serve as a flying testbed for future engine development programmes. The first engine to be tested on the aircraft is the WS-10A “Taihang” turbofan, currently being developed as the powerplant for China’s indigenous J-10 and J-11 fighter aircraft. The #76456 Il-76MD, acquired by the AVIC 1 from Russia in the 1990s, is currently based at CFTE’s flight test facility at Yanliang, Shaanxi Province.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/china-cftes-jet-engine-testing-platform-il-76/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/china-cftes-jet-engine-testing-platform-il-76/ Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:29:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/china-cftes-jet-engine-testing-platform-il-76/ 34.65383400 109.25451100 <![CDATA[Shanghai Maglev Train]]>

Shanghai Maglev Train
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-04-13 14:05:23]]>

Shanghai Maglev Train
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-04-13 14:05:23]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shanghai-maglev-train/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shanghai-maglev-train/ Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:05:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shanghai-maglev-train/ 31.15445700 121.80023300 <![CDATA[Huge Containership in Drydock]]>

Huge Containership in Drydock
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By: SpiderX22
@ 2013-04-11 20:16:17
1205 feet long, one of the largest container ships in the world]]>

Huge Containership in Drydock
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By: SpiderX22
@ 2013-04-11 20:16:17
1205 feet long, one of the largest container ships in the world]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/huge-containership-in-drydock/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/huge-containership-in-drydock/ Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:16:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/huge-containership-in-drydock/ 31.37479400 121.68861500 <![CDATA[Possible EW site]]>

Possible EW site
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-11 17:48:57]]>

Possible EW site
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-11 17:48:57]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/possible-ew-site-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/possible-ew-site-1/ Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:48:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/possible-ew-site-1/ 37.89303000 77.32816000 <![CDATA[Shenhua Coal to Gas Liquids Plant]]>

Shenhua Coal to Gas Liquids Plant
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By: KRL
@ 2013-04-11 08:24:49
A new facility that takes raw coal and produces liquid fuels.

The bulk handling equipment to the west feeds a typical refinery design layout. Bulk liquid tanks connect by pipeline to a rail loading facility to the east.

Numerous open pit coal operations in this area.

Link below to project discussion, including Carbon Sequestration process.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shenhua-coal-to-gas-liquids-plant/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shenhua-coal-to-gas-liquids-plant/ Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:24:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shenhua-coal-to-gas-liquids-plant/ 39.33187400 110.15622100 <![CDATA[Airbus A330 "Expo 2010"]]>

Airbus A330 "Expo 2010"
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-04-11 08:06:26
Airbus A330-343E, B-6100 (cn 928), China Eastern Airlines]]>

Airbus A330 "Expo 2010"
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-04-11 08:06:26
Airbus A330-343E, B-6100 (cn 928), China Eastern Airlines]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airbus-a330-expo-2010/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airbus-a330-expo-2010/ Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:06:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airbus-a330-expo-2010/ 31.15388000 121.79553000 <![CDATA[Airbus A340 "Better City, Better Life"]]>

Airbus A340 "Better City, Better Life"
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-04-11 08:00:26
Airbus A340-642, B-6055 (cn 586), China Eastern Airlines]]>

Airbus A340 "Better City, Better Life"
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-04-11 08:00:26
Airbus A340-642, B-6055 (cn 586), China Eastern Airlines]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airbus-a340-better-city-better-life/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airbus-a340-better-city-better-life/ Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:00:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airbus-a340-better-city-better-life/ 31.11943000 121.80918000 <![CDATA[Pushou Mosque]]>

Pushou Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-06 18:05:55]]>

Pushou Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-06 18:05:55]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pushou-mosque/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pushou-mosque/ Sat, 06 Apr 2013 18:05:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pushou-mosque/ 39.92181000 116.36284500 <![CDATA[Jet fighter line up, Tibet]]>

Jet fighter line up, Tibet
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By: nico
@ 2013-03-30 17:08:26
Looks like 5 J11s. Relatively newly built airport in Tibet. Confirms reports that China has moved in with new fighters.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jet-fighter-line-up-tibet/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jet-fighter-line-up-tibet/ Sat, 30 Mar 2013 17:08:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jet-fighter-line-up-tibet/ 29.29515700 90.92206300 <![CDATA[DXF100 (Tianyi-1) - 15 seater Wing in Ground Effect Craft]]>

DXF100 (Tianyi-1) - 15 seater Wing in Ground Effect Craft
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-03-30 14:13:17]]>

DXF100 (Tianyi-1) - 15 seater Wing in Ground Effect Craft
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-03-30 14:13:17]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dxf100-tianyi-1-15-seater-wing-in-ground-effect-craft/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dxf100-tianyi-1-15-seater-wing-in-ground-effect-craft/ Sat, 30 Mar 2013 14:13:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dxf100-tianyi-1-15-seater-wing-in-ground-effect-craft/ 30.96662400 120.10090100 <![CDATA[China National Gold Mine Tibet, landslide news]]>

China National Gold Mine Tibet, landslide news

China National Gold Mine Tibet, landslide news
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By: nico
@ 2013-03-29 18:10:57
http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1202907/83-buried-under-rubble-after-landslide-tibet

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/mar/29/tibet-landslide-buries-miners]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/china-national-gold-mine-tibet-landslide-news/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/china-national-gold-mine-tibet-landslide-news/ Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:10:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/china-national-gold-mine-tibet-landslide-news/ 29.73513800 91.69134700 <![CDATA[Liangchen Airbase]]>

Liangchen Airbase
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By: KRL
@ 2013-03-19 15:45:55
50 + old migs on two southern ramps.

10 modern fighters (with canards: J-10s?) visible on two ready ramps. Medium resolution imagery.

Well cammo'd aprons and hard hangars on southern loop.

Proverbial driving course adjacent to main apron.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/liangchen-airbase/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/liangchen-airbase/ Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:45:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/liangchen-airbase/ 25.67560700 116.74703100 <![CDATA[Underground Access]]>

Underground Access
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By: KRL
@ 2013-03-19 15:34:10
East of an alternate airstrip (2.7 km by road); and southeast of the Liangchen Airbase, wide paved road leading to portal.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/underground-access-13/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/underground-access-13/ Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:34:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/underground-access-13/ 25.63941800 116.78898100 <![CDATA[Alternate Airstrip]]>

Alternate Airstrip
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By: KRL
@ 2013-03-19 15:29:27
Two kilometers southeast of the Liangcheng Airbase. The 1,785 meter (5,800 ft.) airstrip has minimal markings.]]>

Alternate Airstrip
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By: KRL
@ 2013-03-19 15:29:27
Two kilometers southeast of the Liangcheng Airbase. The 1,785 meter (5,800 ft.) airstrip has minimal markings.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alternate-airstrip/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alternate-airstrip/ Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:29:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alternate-airstrip/ 25.64338300 116.76376800 <![CDATA[New Chinese AEWC for carriers, the JZY-01 Prototype]]>

New Chinese AEWC for carriers, the JZY-01 Prototype

New Chinese AEWC for carriers, the JZY-01 Prototype
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-03-12 11:03:01]]>

New Chinese AEWC for carriers, the JZY-01 Prototype
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-03-12 11:03:01]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/new-chinese-aewc-for-carriers-the-jzy-01-prototype/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/new-chinese-aewc-for-carriers-the-jzy-01-prototype/ Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:03:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/new-chinese-aewc-for-carriers-the-jzy-01-prototype/ 34.64292000 109.22486000 <![CDATA[Qingdao Polar Ocean World]]>

Qingdao Polar Ocean World
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By: Fab
@ 2013-03-03 00:58:09]]>

Qingdao Polar Ocean World
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By: Fab
@ 2013-03-03 00:58:09]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/qingdao-polar-ocean-world/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/qingdao-polar-ocean-world/ Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:58:09 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/qingdao-polar-ocean-world/ 36.06912600 120.43872700 <![CDATA[Nanjing Underwater World]]>

Nanjing Underwater World
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By: kkeps
@ 2013-02-28 06:37:24]]>

Nanjing Underwater World
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By: kkeps
@ 2013-02-28 06:37:24]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nanjing-underwater-world/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nanjing-underwater-world/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:37:24 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nanjing-underwater-world/ 32.05553100 118.83981900 <![CDATA[Luliang Air Base]]>

Luliang Air Base
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By: KRL
@ 2013-02-26 12:11:19
Military Airbase. Addition of new fabric shelters on ready ramp. Link to discussion of this being a new J-10 Fighter Base.]]>

Luliang Air Base
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By: KRL
@ 2013-02-26 12:11:19
Military Airbase. Addition of new fabric shelters on ready ramp. Link to discussion of this being a new J-10 Fighter Base.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/luliang-air-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/luliang-air-base/ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:11:19 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/luliang-air-base/ 24.98815900 103.64038500 <![CDATA[R&F Centre]]>

R&F Centre
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By: kkeps
@ 2013-02-24 17:20:59]]>

R&F Centre
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By: kkeps
@ 2013-02-24 17:20:59]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/r-and-f-centre/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/r-and-f-centre/ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:20:59 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/r-and-f-centre/ 23.11994400 113.31647200 <![CDATA[Maxdo Centre]]>

Maxdo Centre
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By: kkeps
@ 2013-02-24 17:08:01]]>

Maxdo Centre
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By: kkeps
@ 2013-02-24 17:08:01]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/maxdo-centre/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/maxdo-centre/ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:08:01 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/maxdo-centre/ 31.20652000 121.40047600 <![CDATA[Bank of China Mansion]]>

Bank of China Mansion
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By: kkeps
@ 2013-02-24 17:05:35]]>

Bank of China Mansion
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By: kkeps
@ 2013-02-24 17:05:35]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bank-of-china-mansion/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bank-of-china-mansion/ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:05:35 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bank-of-china-mansion/ 36.06582600 120.39133300 <![CDATA[Type 071 amphibious transport dock, or landing platform dock (LPD)]]>

Type 071 amphibious transport dock, or landing platform dock (LPD)
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-02-23 14:33:01]]>

Type 071 amphibious transport dock, or landing platform dock (LPD)
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-02-23 14:33:01]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/type-071-amphibious-transport-dock-or-landing-platform-dock-lpd/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/type-071-amphibious-transport-dock-or-landing-platform-dock-lpd/ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:33:01 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/type-071-amphibious-transport-dock-or-landing-platform-dock-lpd/ 31.27516700 121.56583400 <![CDATA[Type 052D destroyer]]>

Type 052D destroyer
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-02-23 14:06:09]]>

Type 052D destroyer
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-02-23 14:06:09]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/type-052d-destroyer/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/type-052d-destroyer/ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:06:09 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/type-052d-destroyer/ 31.34783000 121.74757000 <![CDATA[Houbei Class (Type 022) Fast Attack Craft, Missile]]>

Houbei Class (Type 022) Fast Attack Craft, Missile

Houbei Class (Type 022) Fast Attack Craft, Missile
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-02-23 13:37:56
Wikipedia: The Type 022 (NATO designation: Houbei class) missile boat is a ship class in the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy. The first boat was launched in April 2004 by the Qiuxin Shipbuilding Factory at Shanghai. The boats incorporate stealth features and are based off an Australian-designed wave-piercing catamaran hulls that are more stable than other fast missile craft in high sea conditions. Approximately 83 of these missile boats are currently in service with three flotillas having been produced over a span of seven years.

The Houbei class fast attack craft are China's entry into a growing list of missile-armed attack craft which include Finland's Hamina class missile boat, and Norway's Skjold class patrol boat. The Australian AMD cataraman design may mean as much as a 50% reduction in vessel speed penalty in high sea conditions (in which monohulls may only perform at half or less of their maximum capability). Further, seasickness and disorientation is significantly reduced, improving the combat readiness/situational awareness of the small-craft operators during such conditions.

In addition to the stealthy polygonal-designed superstructure with its stealthy gun mount, the Houbei has an advanced C4 datalink that may represent some kind of capability to allow AWACS planes or other ships to vector the Type 22's missiles. (The US Navy is as well exploring a battery ship concept.)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houbei_class_missile_boat]]>

The Pinnacle
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By: kkeps
@ 2013-02-20 20:22:27
The Pinnacle (Chinese: 广晟国际大厦; Chinese: 廣晟國際大廈) is a supertall skyscraper in Guangzhou, China.[1] The office tower rises 360 metres (1,181 ft) and contains 59 floors, with six basement levels. Construction of the 118,452-square-metre (1,275,010 sq ft)-building was completed in 2012.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-pinnacle/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-pinnacle/ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:22:27 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-pinnacle/ 23.12777600 113.31805800 <![CDATA[SEG Plaza]]>

SEG Plaza
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By: kkeps
@ 2013-02-20 20:19:27
The SEG Plaza (赛格广场) is a skyscraper located at the junction of Shennan Boulevard and Hua Qiang Bei in Shenzhen, People's Republic of China. Completed in 2000, it is 356m (1,168 ft) high (spire/antenna height). It is the 21st tallest in China and the 72nd tallest in the world.[1] It has an observation floor at the 69th level which offers views over Shenzhen and northern Hong Kong. It is the home of, and named after the Shenzhen Electronics Group.]]>

CITIC Plaza
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By: kkeps
@ 2013-02-20 18:25:16
CITIC Plaza (simplified Chinese: 中信广场; traditional Chinese: 中信廣場; pinyin: Zhōngxìn Guǎngchǎng) is a skyscraper built in Tianhe District, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China. Its structural height is 391 m (1,283 ft) 80 stories including two tall antenna-like spires on the top. Completed in 1997, it is the tallest concrete building in the world.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/citic-plaza/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/citic-plaza/ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:25:16 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/citic-plaza/ 23.14411900 113.32013400 <![CDATA[Unit 61398 - Chinese Cyber Spies]]>

Unit 61398 - Chinese Cyber Spies
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By: jbottero
@ 2013-02-19 17:03:30
PLA Unit 61398 is the reported Military Unit Cover Designation (MUCD) of a People's Liberation Army unit that has been alleged to be the source of Chinese computer hacking attacks. The unit is reported to be in a 12-story building in Shanghai. The story was first broken by the New York Times, based on information from a report by the computer security firm Mandiant, who were retained by the New York Times after a compromise of their own computer systems.

Mandiant's report states that PLA Unit 61398 is believed to be under the 2nd Bureau of the People's Liberation Army General Staff Department (GSD) 3rd Department. and that there is evidence that it contains an entity Mandiant calls APT1, part of the Advanced Persistent Threat attacking American corporations and government entities.

Chinese government sources denied Mandiant's allegations without citing evidence.

Picture of the building here: http://www.economist.com/blogs/analects/2013/02/chinese-cyberattacks

I wonder if the general quality of the sat image is because of SMOG?

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China first large transport aircraft Xian Y-20

China first large transport aircraft Xian Y-20
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-02-06 10:08:49
New Google Earth Imagery - February 6 (still not to be seen in Google Maps)

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Xian-Y-20/2219724/L/]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/china-first-large-transport-aircraft-xian-y-20/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/china-first-large-transport-aircraft-xian-y-20/ Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:08:49 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/china-first-large-transport-aircraft-xian-y-20/ 34.63832800 109.23212500 <![CDATA[Airbus A320 "Bank Rakyat"]]>

Airbus A320 "Bank Rakyat"
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-02-03 11:04:24
AirAsia, Airbus A320-216, 9M-AHQ]]>

Airbus A320 "Bank Rakyat"
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-02-03 11:04:24
AirAsia, Airbus A320-216, 9M-AHQ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airbus-a320-bank-rakyat/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airbus-a320-bank-rakyat/ Sun, 03 Feb 2013 11:04:24 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airbus-a320-bank-rakyat/ 23.39232000 113.30247000 <![CDATA[Boeing 777 "Red Phoenix"]]>

Boeing 777 "Red Phoenix"
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-02-03 09:59:25
Air China, Boeing 777-2J6, B-2060]]>

Boeing 777 "Red Phoenix"
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-02-03 09:59:25
Air China, Boeing 777-2J6, B-2060]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-777-red-phoenix/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-777-red-phoenix/ Sun, 03 Feb 2013 09:59:25 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-777-red-phoenix/ 23.38711600 113.30324900 <![CDATA[Yun-8 Rotodome Airborne Early Warning Aircraft]]>

Yun-8 Rotodome Airborne Early Warning Aircraft
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-02-03 09:41:36
AEW/AWACS (Y-8F400)]]>

Yun-8 Rotodome Airborne Early Warning Aircraft
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@ 2013-02-03 09:41:36
AEW/AWACS (Y-8F400)]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yun-8-rotodome-airborne-early-warning-aircraft/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yun-8-rotodome-airborne-early-warning-aircraft/ Sun, 03 Feb 2013 09:41:36 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yun-8-rotodome-airborne-early-warning-aircraft/ 33.13670700 107.20040600 <![CDATA[KJ-200, or "Y-8 Balance Beam" (Y-8F600)]]>

KJ-200, or "Y-8 Balance Beam" (Y-8F600)
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-02-03 09:35:43
KJ-200, or 'Y-8 Balance Beam' system, is an AEW&C program developed by Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kj-200-or-y-8-balance-beam-y-8f600/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kj-200-or-y-8-balance-beam-y-8f600/ Sun, 03 Feb 2013 09:35:43 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kj-200-or-y-8-balance-beam-y-8f600/ 33.13186000 107.19271000 <![CDATA[Chengdu J-20]]>

Chengdu J-20
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-02-03 03:30:46
Stealth air superiority fighter/multirole combat aircraft]]>

Chengdu J-20
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-02-03 03:30:46
Stealth air superiority fighter/multirole combat aircraft]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chengdu-j-20/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chengdu-j-20/ Sun, 03 Feb 2013 03:30:46 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chengdu-j-20/ 30.69250800 103.94637100 <![CDATA[Zhoushan Airport (HSN)]]>

Zhoushan Airport (HSN)
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-01-25 05:38:12]]>

Zhoushan Airport (HSN)
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-01-25 05:38:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/zhoushan-airport-hsn/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/zhoushan-airport-hsn/ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:38:12 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/zhoushan-airport-hsn/ 29.93351500 122.36589400 <![CDATA[Painted carrier landing strip on runway]]>

Painted carrier landing strip on runway
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-22 20:45:45
Saw this on one of the Chinese defense forums. Dimensions work and fits the size of the new Chinese carrier. My guess is they would use this location for training and trials, nice and simple way to get plenty of practice and then once pilots feel confident, maybe they move on to the other raised platform the Chinese have built? Just a guess....]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/painted-carrier-landing-strip-on-runway/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/painted-carrier-landing-strip-on-runway/ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:45:45 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/painted-carrier-landing-strip-on-runway/ 40.51129000 120.65923000 <![CDATA[Canadian Embassy]]>

Canadian Embassy
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-22 18:57:43]]>

Canadian Embassy
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-22 18:57:43]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/canadian-embassy-9/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/canadian-embassy-9/ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:57:43 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/canadian-embassy-9/ 39.94201100 116.44980000 <![CDATA[Canadian Embassy]]>

Canadian Embassy
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-22 18:52:37]]>

Canadian Embassy
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-22 18:52:37]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/canadian-embassy-8/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/canadian-embassy-8/ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:52:37 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/canadian-embassy-8/ 39.94158400 116.44984500 <![CDATA[Thames Town]]>

Thames Town
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-01-22 10:23:14
Thames Town (Chinese: 泰晤士小鎮; pinyin: tài wù shì xiǎo zhèn) is the English name for a new town in Songjiang District, about 30 kilometres (19 mi) from central Shanghai, China. It is named after the River Thames in England. The architecture is themed according to classic English market town styles. There are cobbled streets, Victorian terraces and corner shops.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/thames-town/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/thames-town/ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:23:14 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/thames-town/ 31.03545100 121.19477700 <![CDATA[Kart circuit]]>

Kart circuit
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-01-22 00:10:09]]>

Kart circuit
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-01-22 00:10:09]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kart-circuit-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kart-circuit-3/ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:10:09 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kart-circuit-3/ 23.13417400 113.36014700 <![CDATA[Go-kart track]]>

Go-kart track
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-01-21 03:54:16]]>

Go-kart track
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-01-21 03:54:16]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/go-kart-track-92/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/go-kart-track-92/ Mon, 21 Jan 2013 03:54:16 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/go-kart-track-92/ 22.64379400 114.24108900 <![CDATA[Jackup Rig]]>

Jackup Rig
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By: DivSock
@ 2013-01-19 12:24:46]]>

Jackup Rig
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By: DivSock
@ 2013-01-19 12:24:46]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jackup-rig/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jackup-rig/ Sat, 19 Jan 2013 12:24:46 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jackup-rig/ 38.96564000 121.83166000 <![CDATA[Power distribution plant]]>

Power distribution plant
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-17 17:44:33]]>

Power distribution plant
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-17 17:44:33]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/power-distribution-plant-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/power-distribution-plant-1/ Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:44:33 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/power-distribution-plant-1/ 36.95270800 100.91702500 <![CDATA[Nuclear research city of Haibei]]>

Nuclear research city of Haibei
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-17 17:42:06
Northwest Nuclear Weapons Research & Design Academy, or the "Ninth Academy" "Atomic city" is surrounded by different military compounds and bunkers, some seem quite recent and very new.

http://www.nti.org/facilities/705/

http://tibet.dharmakara.net/TibetFacts13.html]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nuclear-research-city-of-haibei/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nuclear-research-city-of-haibei/ Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:42:06 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nuclear-research-city-of-haibei/ 36.95898000 100.90680600 <![CDATA[Powerplant]]>

Powerplant
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-17 17:33:56]]>

Powerplant
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-17 17:33:56]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/powerplant-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/powerplant-1/ Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:33:56 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/powerplant-1/ 36.97152100 100.91055000 <![CDATA[MiG21 on approach]]>

MiG21 on approach
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-17 17:23:49]]>

MiG21 on approach
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-17 17:23:49]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mig21-on-approach/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mig21-on-approach/ Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:23:49 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mig21-on-approach/ 39.54153700 98.91824300 <![CDATA[Shanghai Tianma Circuit]]>

Shanghai Tianma Circuit
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-01-17 08:39:39
Inaugurated in 2004, Tianma Circuit (simplified Chinese: 上海天马山赛车场; traditional Chinese: 上海天馬山賽車場) is a permanent circuit located at (the junction of A30 motorway and Shenzhuan road) 3000 Shenzhuan road in the Sheshan Songjiang district of Shanghai, People's Republic of China. The circuit is part of a resort which includes a 10,000 metre square proving ground, a 4X4 course, media center and grandstand, a cinema showing motoring-related films, a multifunctional hall, VIP rooms, a clubhouse that provide Chinese and western meals, a gym, a mini-supermarket and a shop for motor racing supplies.]]>

Daming Tang Imperial Palace
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 21:15:25
The Daming Palace was the imperial palace complex of the Tang Dynasty, located in its capital Chang'an. It served as the royal residence of the Tang emperors for more than 220 years. Today, it is designated as a national heritage site of China. The area is located northeast of present-day Xi'an, Shaanxi Province.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/daming-tang-imperial-palace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/daming-tang-imperial-palace/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:15:25 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/daming-tang-imperial-palace/ 34.29317600 108.96068600 <![CDATA[Epang Qin Palace]]>

Epang Qin Palace
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:59:00
Epang Palace in western Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China, was a palace complex of Qin Shihuang, the first emperor of China. Construction of the palace began in 212 BC. With the excpetion of its front hall, it was never completed according to findings by Chinese archaeologists.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/epang-qin-palace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/epang-qin-palace/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:59:00 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/epang-qin-palace/ 34.25925600 108.81022500 <![CDATA[Remains of Weiyang Imperial Palace]]>

Remains of Weiyang Imperial Palace
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:53:13
Weiyang Palace was a palace complex, located near the city of Chang'an (modern day Xi'an). Built in 200 BC at the request of Han Gaozu, under the supervision of his prime minister Xiao He, it served as the administrative centre and imperial residence of the Western Han Dynasty, as well as the Western Jin dynasty and several other regimes during the Northern and Southern Dynasties.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/remains-of-weiyang-imperial-palace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/remains-of-weiyang-imperial-palace/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:53:13 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/remains-of-weiyang-imperial-palace/ 34.30491900 108.85851500 <![CDATA[Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 6]]>

Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 6
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:37:45
This Ming concubine tomb is tucked behind and between Dingling and Zhaoling mausoleums in the western part of the Shisanling area. No official road or path will take you there, so a little adventurism is required to get on location.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-6/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-6/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:37:45 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-6/ 40.29447000 116.21210200 <![CDATA[Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 5]]>

Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 5
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:34:58
Ming consort tomb #5 has on the one hand retained many of its original structures, but has, on the other hand, almost been completely consumed by a local village.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-5/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-5/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:34:58 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-5/ 40.28253800 116.19912600 <![CDATA[Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 4]]>

Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 4
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:32:02
Ming consort tomb #4 has been incorporated into a persimmon orchard.]]>

Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 4
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:32:02
Ming consort tomb #4 has been incorporated into a persimmon orchard.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-4/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-4/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:32:02 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-4/ 40.27612900 116.19279000 <![CDATA[Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 3]]>

Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 3
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:28:44
Sharing its fate with most of the other consort tombs, also Ming consort tomb #3 has been absorbed by farming, mostly an orchard.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-3/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:28:44 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-3/ 40.27463100 116.18989300 <![CDATA[Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 7]]>

Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 7
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:24:28
This Ming concubine tomb number 7 is hugging the same mountain ridge as that of Deling, the mausoleum of the Tianqi Emperor (r. 1621 - 1627) and the last Emperor tomb made for an emperor. The next and last Ming Emperor was buried in his concubine's tomb, Siling.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-7/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-7/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:24:28 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-7/ 40.28517500 116.25599700 <![CDATA[Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 2]]>

Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 2
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:21:04
Ming consort tomb #2 is mostly absorbed by the outskirts of a small village. The same village borders tomb #1.]]>

Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 2
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:21:04
Ming consort tomb #2 is mostly absorbed by the outskirts of a small village. The same village borders tomb #1.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-2/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:21:04 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-2/ 40.27279700 116.18846700 <![CDATA[Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 1]]>

Ming Consort tombs - Tomb 1
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:18:07
This Ming concubine tomb is by far the most serene. If your time is limited, then this is the one to go see.

Despite being some 500 years old the greater part of its surrounding wall remains intact. This has fortunately also prevented local farmers from gradually incorporating the tomb precinct into their arable land.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-1/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:18:07 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ming-consort-tombs-tomb-1/ 40.27186000 116.18778000 <![CDATA[Tomb of Zhaoling, tomb of Emperor Longqing of China]]>

Tomb of Zhaoling, tomb of Emperor Longqing of China

Tomb of Zhaoling, tomb of Emperor Longqing of China
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:12:34
The Longqing Emperor (4 March 1537 – 5 July 1572), personal name Zhu Zaihou, was the twelfth emperor of the Ming Dynasty of China from 1567 to 1572. He was created Prince of Yu in 1539. His era name means "Great celebration".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longqing_Emperor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-zhaoling-tomb-of-emperor-longqing-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-zhaoling-tomb-of-emperor-longqing-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:12:34 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-zhaoling-tomb-of-emperor-longqing-of-china/ 40.29053400 116.21097600 <![CDATA[Tomb of Dingling, tomb of Emperor Wanli of China]]>

Tomb of Dingling, tomb of Emperor Wanli of China

Tomb of Dingling, tomb of Emperor Wanli of China
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:07:15
The Wanli Emperor (4 September 1563 – 18 August 1620) was Ming emperor of China between 1572 and 1620. His era name means "Ten thousand calendars".

Born Zhu Yijun, he was the Longqing Emperor's third son. His rule of forty-eight years was the longest in the Ming dynasty and it witnessed the steady decline of the dynasty.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanli_Emperor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-dingling-tomb-of-emperor-wanli-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-dingling-tomb-of-emperor-wanli-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:07:15 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-dingling-tomb-of-emperor-wanli-of-china/ 40.29515700 116.21681200 <![CDATA[Tomb of Qingling, tomb of Emperor Taichang of China]]>

Tomb of Qingling, tomb of Emperor Taichang of China

Tomb of Qingling, tomb of Emperor Taichang of China
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 20:01:51
The Taichang Emperor (28 August 1582 – 26 September 1620) was the fourteenth emperor of the Ming Dynasty. He was born Zhu Changluo, the eldest son of the Wanli Emperor and succeeded his father as emperor in 1620. However his reign came to an abrupt end less than one month after his coronation when he was found dead one morning in the palace following a bout of diarrhea.

He was succeeded by his son Zhu Youxiao, who became the Tianqi Emperor. His era name means "Great goodness" or "Great prosperity".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taichang_Emperor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-qingling-tomb-of-emperor-taichang-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-qingling-tomb-of-emperor-taichang-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:01:51 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-qingling-tomb-of-emperor-taichang-of-china/ 40.30886300 116.23324900 <![CDATA[Tomb of Deling, tomb of Emperor Tianqi of China]]>

Tomb of Deling, tomb of Emperor Tianqi of China

Tomb of Deling, tomb of Emperor Tianqi of China
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 19:56:05
The Tianqi Emperor (23 December 1605 – 30 September 1627) was the 15th emperor of the Ming dynasty from 1620 to 1627. Born Zhu Youxiao, he was the Taichang Emperor's eldest son. His era name means "Heavenly opening".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tianqi_Emperor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-deling-tomb-of-emperor-tianqi-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-deling-tomb-of-emperor-tianqi-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:56:05 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-deling-tomb-of-emperor-tianqi-of-china/ 40.28838900 116.25860100 <![CDATA[Tomb of Yongling, tomb of Emperor Jiajing of China]]>

Tomb of Yongling, tomb of Emperor Jiajing of China

Tomb of Yongling, tomb of Emperor Jiajing of China
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 19:50:45
The Jiajing Emperor (16 September 1507 – 23 January 1567) was the 11th Ming Dynasty Emperor of China who ruled from 1521 to 1567. Born Zhu Houcong (Wade-Giles: Chu Hou-tsung), he was the former Zhengde Emperor's cousin.

His father, Zhu Youyuan (1476–1519), the Prince of Xing, was the fourth son of the Cheng-hua emperor (1465–1487) and the eldest son of three sons born to the emperor's concubine, Lady Shao. His era name means "Admirable tranquility".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiajing_Emperor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-yongling-tomb-of-emperor-jiajing-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-yongling-tomb-of-emperor-jiajing-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:50:45 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-yongling-tomb-of-emperor-jiajing-of-china/ 40.28874100 116.25015700 <![CDATA[Tomb of Siling, tomb of Emperor Chongzhen of China]]>

Tomb of Siling, tomb of Emperor Chongzhen of China

Tomb of Siling, tomb of Emperor Chongzhen of China
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@ 2013-01-15 19:45:15
The Chongzhen Emperor (6 February 1611 – 25 April 1644) was the 16th and last emperor of the Ming Dynasty in China. He reigned from 1627 to 1644, under an era name that means "honorable and auspicious".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chongzhen_Emperor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-siling-tomb-of-emperor-chongzhen-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-siling-tomb-of-emperor-chongzhen-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:45:15 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-siling-tomb-of-emperor-chongzhen-of-china/ 40.26857300 116.19190000 <![CDATA[Jingtailing Tomb, tomb of Emperor Jingtai of China]]>

Jingtailing Tomb, tomb of Emperor Jingtai of China

Jingtailing Tomb, tomb of Emperor Jingtai of China
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@ 2013-01-15 19:39:46
The Jingtai Emperor (21 September 1428 – 14 March 1457) was Emperor of China from 1449 to 1457. The second son of the Xuande Emperor, he was selected in 1449 to succeed his older brother, the Zhengtong Emperor, when the latter was captured by Mongols following the Tumu Crisis. He reigned for 8 years before being removed from the throne by his brother, who was restored as the Tianshun Emperor.

The Jingtai Emperor's era name means "Exalted View".

He found his final resting place far away from the Myng Dynasty Tomb area in todays outskirts of Beijimg.

You have to go into the Timeslider in GE and go back to 4/26/2002 to see it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jingtai_Emperor

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jingtailing-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-jingtai-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jingtailing-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-jingtai-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:39:46 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jingtailing-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-jingtai-of-china/ 40.00320000 116.23564100 <![CDATA[Remains of the Ming Dynasty Palace]]>

Remains of the Ming Dynasty Palace
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@ 2013-01-15 19:28:24
The Ming Palace, also known as the Forbidden City of Nanjing, was the 14th-century imperial palace of the early Ming Dynasty, when Nanjing was the capital of China.

Of the huge palace nothing is left except this piece of a park.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/remains-of-the-ming-dynasty-palace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/remains-of-the-ming-dynasty-palace/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:28:24 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/remains-of-the-ming-dynasty-palace/ 32.04224100 118.81261100 <![CDATA[Yangshan Quarry]]>

Yangshan Quarry
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@ 2013-01-15 19:20:56
The Yangshan Quarry (literally "Yangshan Stele Material") is an ancient stone quarry near Nanjing, China. Used during many centuries as a source of stone for buildings and monuments of Nanjing, it is presently preserved as a historic site.

The quarry is famous for the gigantic unfinished stele that was abandoned there during the reign of the Yongle Emperor in the early 15th century.

In scope and ambition, the stele project is compared to other public works projects of Yongle era, which included the launching of the Treasure Fleet for the Zheng He expeditions and the construction of the Forbidden City in Beijing.]]>

Tomb of Maoling, tomb of Emperor Chenghua of China

Tomb of Maoling, tomb of Emperor Chenghua of China
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The Chenghua Emperor (9 December 1447 – 9 September 1487) was Emperor of the Ming dynasty in China, between 1464 and 1487. His era name means "Accomplished change".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chenghua_Emperor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-maoling-tomb-of-emperor-chenghua-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-maoling-tomb-of-emperor-chenghua-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:13:20 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-maoling-tomb-of-emperor-chenghua-of-china/ 40.31436900 116.22615700 <![CDATA[Tomb of Kangling, tomb of Emperor Zhengde of China]]>

Tomb of Kangling, tomb of Emperor Zhengde of China

Tomb of Kangling, tomb of Emperor Zhengde of China
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@ 2013-01-15 19:07:23
The Zhengde Emperor (26 October 1491 – 20 April 1521) was the Ming Dynasty Emperor of China between 1505–1521. Born Zhu Houzhao, he was the Hongzhi Emperor's eldest son. His era name means "Right virtue" or "Rectification of virtue".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhengde_Emperor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-kangling-tomb-of-emperor-zhengde-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-kangling-tomb-of-emperor-zhengde-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:07:23 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-kangling-tomb-of-emperor-zhengde-of-china/ 40.31921100 116.20388400 <![CDATA[Tomb of Tailing, tomb of Emperor Hongzhi of China]]>

Tomb of Tailing, tomb of Emperor Hongzhi of China

Tomb of Tailing, tomb of Emperor Hongzhi of China
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@ 2013-01-15 19:02:57
The Hongzhi Emperor (30 July 1470 – 8 June 1505) was emperor of the Ming dynasty in China between 1487 and 1505.

He was the son of the Chenghua Emperor and his reign as emperor of China is called the Hongzhi Silver Age. His era name means "Great government". He was a wise and peace-loving ruler. Hongzhi also had only one empress and no concubines, and holds the distinction of being the sole perpetually-monogamous emperor in Chinese history. He is an emperor during the middle Ming times.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hongzhi_Emperor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-tailing-tomb-of-emperor-hongzhi-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-tailing-tomb-of-emperor-hongzhi-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:02:57 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-tailing-tomb-of-emperor-hongzhi-of-china/ 40.32343200 116.21668300 <![CDATA[Tomb of Yuling, tomb of Emperor Zhengtong of China]]>

Tomb of Yuling, tomb of Emperor Zhengtong of China

Tomb of Yuling, tomb of Emperor Zhengtong of China
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@ 2013-01-15 18:57:13
Zhu Qizhen (29 November 1427 – 23 February 1464) was an emperor of the Ming Dynasty. He ruled as the Zhengtong Emperor) from 1435 to 1449, and as the Tianshun Emperor from 1457 to 1464. His first era name means "Right governance" and the second one means "Obedient to Heaven".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhengtong_Emperor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-yuling-tomb-of-emperor-zhengtong-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-yuling-tomb-of-emperor-zhengtong-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:57:13 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-yuling-tomb-of-emperor-zhengtong-of-china/ 40.31391900 116.23177900 <![CDATA[Tomb of Jingling, tomb of Emperor Xuande of China]]>

Tomb of Jingling, tomb of Emperor Xuande of China

Tomb of Jingling, tomb of Emperor Xuande of China
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@ 2013-01-15 18:48:50
The Xuande Emperor (16 March 1399 – 31 January 1435), personal name Zhu Zhanji, was the fifth emperor of the Ming Dynasty of China from 1425 to 1435. His era name means "Proclamation of Virtue".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xuande_Emperor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-jingling-tomb-of-emperor-xuande-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-jingling-tomb-of-emperor-xuande-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:48:50 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-jingling-tomb-of-emperor-xuande-of-china/ 40.29879900 116.25127300 <![CDATA[Tomb of Xianling, tomb of Emperor Hongxi of China]]>

Tomb of Xianling, tomb of Emperor Hongxi of China

Tomb of Xianling, tomb of Emperor Hongxi of China
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The Hongxi Emperor (16 August 1378 – 29 May 1425), personal name Zhu Gaochi, was the fourth emperor of the Ming Dynasty of China. He succeeded his father, the Yongle Emperor, in 1424. His era name means "Vastly bright".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hongxi_Emperor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-xianling-tomb-of-emperor-hongxi-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-xianling-tomb-of-emperor-hongxi-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:44:05 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-xianling-tomb-of-emperor-hongxi-of-china/ 40.30582700 116.23734700 <![CDATA[Fuling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Nurhaci of China]]>

Fuling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Nurhaci of China

Fuling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Nurhaci of China
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@ 2013-01-15 18:18:13
The Fuling Tomb also known as the East Tomb is the mausoleum of Emperor Nurhaci, the founding emperor of the Qing Dynasty and his wife, Empress Xiaocigao. It served as the main site for ritual ceremonies conducted by the imperial family during the entire Qing Dynasty.

Located in the eastern part of Shenyang city, Liaoning Province, northeastern China, the Fuling Tomb has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fuling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-nurhaci-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fuling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-nurhaci-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:18:13 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fuling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-nurhaci-of-china/ 41.83240000 123.58363000 <![CDATA[Fuling Tomb #2]]>

Fuling Tomb #2
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@ 2013-01-15 18:13:05
Emperor Nurhaci of China's great grandfather, grandfather, father, uncles and their wives are interred here.]]>

Fuling Tomb #2
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@ 2013-01-15 18:13:05
Emperor Nurhaci of China's great grandfather, grandfather, father, uncles and their wives are interred here.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fuling-tomb-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fuling-tomb-2/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:13:05 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fuling-tomb-2/ 41.70818700 124.79613700 <![CDATA[Tailing Concubine Tomb]]>

Tailing Concubine Tomb
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@ 2013-01-15 18:04:20
Emperor Yongcheng's 21 concubines are interred here.]]>

Tailing Concubine Tomb
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Emperor Yongcheng's 21 concubines are interred here.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tailing-concubine-tomb/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tailing-concubine-tomb/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:04:20 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tailing-concubine-tomb/ 39.37495600 115.35144600 <![CDATA[Eastern Tailing Tomb, tomb of Empress Xiaoshengxian of China]]>

Eastern Tailing Tomb, tomb of Empress Xiaoshengxian of China

Eastern Tailing Tomb, tomb of Empress Xiaoshengxian of China
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@ 2013-01-15 18:00:40
Empress Xiaoshengxian (1 January 1693 – 2 March 1777) was a consort of the Yongzheng Emperor of the Qing Dynasty. She was the birth mother of Yongzheng's son and successor, the Qianlong Emperor.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eastern-tailing-tomb-tomb-of-empress-xiaoshengxian-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eastern-tailing-tomb-tomb-of-empress-xiaoshengxian-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:00:40 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eastern-tailing-tomb-tomb-of-empress-xiaoshengxian-of-china/ 39.38011400 115.34627400 <![CDATA[Tomb of the Princess]]>

Tomb of the Princess
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@ 2013-01-15 17:56:17
Tomb of Emperor Jiaqing's daughters, Princess Hui'an and Kurun Princess Huimin.]]>

Tomb of the Princess
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Tomb of Emperor Jiaqing's daughters, Princess Hui'an and Kurun Princess Huimin.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-the-princess/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-the-princess/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:56:17 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-the-princess/ 39.38569500 115.37966300 <![CDATA[Tomb of Imperial Brother, tomb of Prince Hongshi of China]]>

Tomb of Imperial Brother, tomb of Prince Hongshi of China

Tomb of Imperial Brother, tomb of Prince Hongshi of China
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 17:50:40
Hongshi (18 March 1704 – 20 September 1727) was a Manchu prince of the Qing Dynasty.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-imperial-brother-tomb-of-prince-hongshi-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-imperial-brother-tomb-of-prince-hongshi-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:50:40 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-imperial-brother-tomb-of-prince-hongshi-of-china/ 39.38919800 115.37312300 <![CDATA[Tomb of Duan]]>

Tomb of Duan
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@ 2013-01-15 17:45:33
Tomb of 3 children of Emperor Yongzheng's, among them the first son, Honghui.]]>

Tomb of Duan
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@ 2013-01-15 17:45:33
Tomb of 3 children of Emperor Yongzheng's, among them the first son, Honghui.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-duan/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-duan/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:45:33 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-duan/ 39.38890400 115.37410500 <![CDATA[Tailing Tomb, tomb of Emperor Yongzheng of China]]>

Tailing Tomb, tomb of Emperor Yongzheng of China
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@ 2013-01-15 17:38:45
The Yongzheng Emperor (13 December 1678 – 8 October 1735), born Yinzhen,was the fifth emperor of the Manchu-led Qing Dynasty and the third Qing emperor from 1722 to 1735. A hard-working ruler, Yongzheng's main goal was to create an effective government at minimal expense.

Like his father, the Kangxi Emperor, Yongzheng used military force to preserve the dynasty's position. Suspected by historians to have usurped the throne, his reign was known as despotic, efficient, and vigorous.

Although Yongzheng's reign was much shorter than the reigns of both his father (the Kangxi Emperor) and his son (the Qianlong Emperor), his sudden death was probably brought about by a heavy workload. Yongzheng continued an era of peace and prosperity; he cracked down on corruption and waste, and reformed the financial administration.

During his reign the formulation of the Grand Council began, an institution which had an enormous impact on the future of imperial China.
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Changling Concubine Tomb
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Emperor Jiaqing's 17 Concubines are interred here]]>

Changling Concubine Tomb
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Emperor Jiaqing's 17 Concubines are interred here]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/changling-concubine-tomb/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/changling-concubine-tomb/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:33:21 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/changling-concubine-tomb/ 39.35918000 115.33439800 <![CDATA[Western Changling Tomb, tomb of Empress Xiaoherui of China]]>

Western Changling Tomb, tomb of Empress Xiaoherui of China

Western Changling Tomb, tomb of Empress Xiaoherui of China
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@ 2013-01-15 17:29:46
Empress Xiaoherui (1776 – 23 January 1850) was the second Empress Consort of the Jiaqing Emperor of the Qing Dynasty.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/western-changling-tomb-tomb-of-empress-xiaoherui-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/western-changling-tomb-tomb-of-empress-xiaoherui-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:29:46 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/western-changling-tomb-tomb-of-empress-xiaoherui-of-china/ 39.35938700 115.32358300 <![CDATA[Eastern Muling Tomb, tomb of Empress Xiaojingcheng of China]]>

Eastern Muling Tomb, tomb of Empress Xiaojingcheng of China

Eastern Muling Tomb, tomb of Empress Xiaojingcheng of China
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@ 2013-01-15 17:25:04
Empress Xiaomucheng (died 17 February 1808) was the first consort of the Daoguang Emperor of the Qing Dynasty.

Concubines of Emperor Daoguang are interred here too.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eastern-muling-tomb-tomb-of-empress-xiaojingcheng-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eastern-muling-tomb-tomb-of-empress-xiaojingcheng-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:25:04 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eastern-muling-tomb-tomb-of-empress-xiaojingcheng-of-china/ 39.34806300 115.29766200 <![CDATA[Muling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Daoguang of China]]>

Muling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Daoguang of China
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-15 17:18:36
The Daoguang Emperor (16 September 1782 – 25 February 1850) was the eighth emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty and the sixth Qing emperor to rule over China, from 1820 to 1850. His reign was marked by "external disaster and internal rebellion," that is, by the First Opium War, and the beginning of the Taiping Rebellion which nearly brought down the dynasty.

The historian Jonathan Spence characterizes Daoguang as a “well meaning but ineffective man," who promoted officials who "presented a purist view even if they had nothing to say about the domestic and foreign problems surrounding the dynasty."

Originally he should have been interred in a tomb in the Eastern Qing Tombs but instead he got it here.]]>

Tomb of Chongling Concubine
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2 Emperor Guangxu Concubines are interred here.]]>

Tomb of Chongling Concubine
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2 Emperor Guangxu Concubines are interred here.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-chongling-concubine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-chongling-concubine/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:11:46 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-chongling-concubine/ 39.39538800 115.38195800 <![CDATA[Chongling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Guangxu of China]]>

Chongling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Guangxu of China

Chongling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Guangxu of China
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@ 2013-01-15 17:07:25
The Guangxu Emperor (14 August 1871 – 14 November 1908), born Zaitian of the Manchu Aisin Gioro clan, was the eleventh emperor of the Qing Dynasty, and the ninth Qing emperor to rule over China. His reign lasted from 1875 to 1908, but in practice he ruled, under Empress Dowager Cixi's influence, only from 1889 to 1898.

He initiated the Hundred Days' Reform, but was abruptly stopped when Cixi launched a coup in 1898, after which he was put under house arrest until his death. His regnal name means "glorious succession".]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chongling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-guangxu-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chongling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-guangxu-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:07:25 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chongling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-guangxu-of-china/ 39.39543800 115.37831100 <![CDATA[Changling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Jiaqing of China]]>

Changling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Jiaqing of China

Changling Tomb, tomb of Emperor Jiaqing of China
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The Jiaqing Emperor (13 November 1760 – 2 September 1820) was the seventh emperor of the Manchu-led Qing dynasty, and the fifth Qing emperor to rule over China, from 1796 to 1820.

He was the son of the Qianlong Emperor. During his reign, he prosecuted Heshen (the corrupt favourite of Qianlong) and attempted to restore the state and curb the smuggling of opium inside China.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/changling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-jiaqing-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/changling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-jiaqing-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:02:29 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/changling-tomb-tomb-of-emperor-jiaqing-of-china/ 39.36300400 115.33880700 <![CDATA[Tomb of Princess Huain of China]]>

Tomb of Princess Huain of China
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Daughter of Emperor Jiaqing of China]]>

Tomb of Princess Huain of China
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Daughter of Emperor Jiaqing of China]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-princess-huain-of-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-princess-huain-of-china/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:53:44 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomb-of-princess-huain-of-china/ 39.36266000 115.31446900 <![CDATA[Target practice, unusual site.]]>

Target practice, unusual site.
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-14 17:45:44
Site found by kjfitz.

I have seen this site covered by other people that wondered if this is military or not, kind of hard to tell. It would appear the Chinese tried some sort of runway bombs, maybe like French Durandal bomb or dropped some PGMs to take out still stretch of concrete that resembles a runway.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/target-practice-unusual-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/target-practice-unusual-site/ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:45:44 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/target-practice-unusual-site/ 39.15006100 88.61660800