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Lower Valley of the Awash
The Awash Valley is one of the most important paleontological sites on the African continent. The remains found at the site date back to at least 4 million years ago, providing evidence for human evolution and changing our understanding of the history of the human skeleton. The most striking discovery came in 1974, when 52 bone fragments allowed the reconstruction of the famous Lucy.
Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang
The Forbidden City in Beijing was the center of the highest power in China, which ruled Beijing for five centuries (1416-1911). The Forbidden City contains gardens and numerous buildings (nearly 10,000 rooms with furniture and works of art) and is a valuable witness to Chinese civilization during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The Qing Palace in Shenyang consists of 114 buildings and was built between 1625-26 and 1783. It has an important library and bears witness to the establishment of the last dynasty that ruled China, after which it expanded its power to become the center of China during the Qing Dynasty and moved the capital to Beijing. The palace later became an annex to the Forbidden City in Beijing. This magnificent building provides important historical witness to the history of the Qing Dynasty and the cultural traditions of the Manchus and other tribes in the north of China.
Liang Qichao Memorial Hall
The Liang Qichao Memorial Hall in Tianjin is located at No. 44-46 Minzu Road, Hebei District, Tianjin, in the heart of the Italian-style district of Tianjin. In 2001, the Tianjin Municipal Government spent a huge amount of money to restore Liang Qichao's former residence and the "Yinbingshi" study in accordance with the principle of "repairing the old as it was", and built the "Tianjin Liang Qichao Memorial Hall" and opened it to the public. This is the first memorial hall built on the basis of a celebrity's former residence in Tianjin. The old residence is now a exhibition room. The theme of the exhibition is "Liang Qichao and Modern China". The exhibition is based on Liang Qichao's patriotic thoughts. Through a large number of texts, pictures, and precious historical photos, it shows Liang Qichao's thoughts, political propositions and academic achievements in different periods, and also reflects from one side a period of intense turbulence and complicated historical process in modern China. The "Yinbingshi" study is a restored display, and more than 100 pieces of furniture and supplies reproduce the work and life scenes of Liang Qichao in those days. The "Yinbingshi" study records the brilliance of Liang Qichao's academic achievements. It was the place where Liang Qichao enjoyed family happiness in his later years. She witnessed the last journey of Liang Qichao's life. The restoration of the "Yinbingshi" study provides a cultural space for people to feel, remember, experience and imagine the vicissitudes of history. The construction and development of the Liang Qichao Memorial Hall in Tianjin has attracted the attention of relevant people at home and abroad and Liang Qichao's relatives, and has attracted many visitors at home and abroad. It has become an important place for people to understand and study Liang Qichao and modern Chinese history. In 2006, it was announced by the State Council as a national key cultural relic protection unit. In 2008, it was rated as a national AAA-level tourist attraction.
Tianjin Port Expo
Tianjin Port Expo is currently the largest port expo in China, with a construction area of 25,980 square meters. Tianjin Port Expo is located in the western section of Tianjin International Trade and Shipping Service Zone, adjacent to Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone and Tianjin Economic Development Zone, and on the west side of the Tianjin Port Group Office Building. The architectural style is steady and rigorous, highlighting the characteristics of Tianjin Port's land reclamation and becoming the world's highest-level artificial deep-water port. The overall exhibition area of the expo is 11,000 square meters. They are the copper reliefs in the lobby on the second floor, the ancient and modern exhibition halls, and the modern and future exhibition halls. The exhibition respects history, reflects the style of the times, and perfectly combines artistry, thought, and science. It vividly reproduces the elegance of "Three Meetings Sail Shadows", the charm of "Sancha River Mouth", the wind and smoke of "Purple Bamboo Elegy", and the magnificence of "Pearl of the Bohai Sea"; the clusters of sails and the sparkling blue waves show the development process of Tianjin Port from small to large, from weak to strong, and from China to the world's top five ports; reflecting the entrepreneurial spirit of Tianjin Port people to fill the sea and create brilliance and a magnificent future. The museum has detailed historical materials, more than 1,000 pictures and texts, more than 600 physical exhibits, as well as multifunctional modern facilities such as giant sand tables and 360° circular screens, which show the heavy sense of history, the vicissitudes of modern times, and the sense of future mission in a panoramic view, which shocks the audience. Tianjin Port Expo not only has the function of a single expo hall, but also has a central hall of more than 1,000 square meters, a multifunctional lecture hall that can accommodate nearly 400 people, a temporary exhibition hall of nearly 800 square meters, as well as a TV studio, conference hall, and luxurious VIP hall. It can host various high-end forums, corporate annual meetings, art performances, calligraphy and painting exhibitions and other large and medium-sized, high-level cultural activities. The outdoor square of the expo hall is 4,000 square meters, with a clean and elegant environment, complete supporting facilities, and a strong cultural atmosphere, which is suitable for holding various large-scale exhibitions and display activities. At present, the tourist attractions jointly developed by Tianjin Port Expo and surrounding areas mainly include the artificial beach of Dongjiang Bay, the "Maritime Silk" - Tianjin International Cruise Home Port, the container terminal of Tianjin Port, and sea tours. In 2009, Tianjin Port Expo was awarded the titles of "Tianjin Patriotism Education Base" and "Tianjin University Student Social Practice Base".
Xiaozhan Training Park
Tianjin Xiaozhan Military Training Park is one of the projects of Tianjin's "See Tianjin in Modern China". The construction scale covers an area of 200,000 square meters. In addition to the city wall, military academy, military museum, and new army training center, it also built Yuan Shikai's headquarters and the business street. Based on the historical facts of Xiaozhan military training, with Beiyang history, Tianjin modern culture, and Xiaozhan rice culture as the context, historical display and emotional experience as the interactive core functions, it is a story-themed historical and cultural tourism area with education, leisure, shopping, and conference functions.