Three Polish athletes train at the Olympic Village in Beijing July 27, 2008. The Olympic Village opened to athletes on Sunday to accommodate more than 16,000 athletes and officials from over 200 countries and regions.

Two foreign athletes have their hair cut at the Olympic Village in Beijing July 27, 2008. The Olympic Village opened to athletes on Sunday to accommodate more than 16,000 athletes and officials from over 200 countries and regions.

Foreign athletes play snooker at the Olympic Village in Beijing July 27, 2008. The Olympic Village opened to athletes on Sunday to accommodate more than 16,000 athletes and officials from over 200 countries and regions.

Foreign athletes carry their newly-bought Fuwa, the Beijing Olympic mascot at the Olympic Village in Beijing July 27, 2008. The Olympic Village opened to athletes on Sunday to accommodate more than 16,000 athletes and officials from over 200 countries and regions.

Members of the Italian delegation pose for a group photo at the Olympic Village in Beijing July 27, 2008. The Olympic Village opened to athletes on Sunday to accommodate more than 16,000 athletes and officials from over 200 countries and regions.

Chinese basketball players Wang Zhizhi (C) and Yi Jianlian (L) walk at the Olympic Village in Beijing July 27, 2008. The Olympic Village opened to athletes on Sunday to accommodate more than 16,000 athletes and officials from over 200 countries and regions.

Two athletes talk among flag poles at the Olympic Village in Beijing, July 27, 2008. The Olympic Village opened to athletes on Sunday to accommodate more than 16,000 athletes and officials from over 200 countries and regions.

 

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Ancient Beauty

Traditonal chinese garments tang suit	?	Accomplished Tang Dynasty Lady in stunning costume
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New looks in ancient costume, feast your eyes		Modern classic---Qipao Charm
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Modern Belle

I see in her a special mature quality		Primary Lust
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Crazy Bikini Night in Pub		Miniskirt with US slim & smooth legs
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Star World Gallery

Zengli: Curvaceous virgin			Wu Peichi: Perfect figure in Taiwan
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Aduo Shashin: Lust caution			Fanbingbing shashin: reach super model line
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Olympic Cutie

Household Olympic Golden Picker			Olympic hostesses undergo training
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Olympic Baby			Sports sexy, beast beauty

Obverse face of the medal

Reverse side of the medal

The medal for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games is designed with inspiration coming from "bi", China's ancient jade piece inscribed with dragon pattern. The medals, made of gold and jade, symbolize nobility and virtue and are embodiment of traditional Chinese values of ethics and honor, sending forth strong Chinese flavor.

The medals are 70mm in diameter and 6mm in thickness. On the front side, the medal adopts standard design prescribed by the International Olympic Committee. While on the back, the medal is inlaid with jade with the Beijing Games emblem engraved in the metal centerpiece. The design inspiration of the medal hook derives from jade "huang", a ceremonial jade piece with decoration of double dragon pattern and "Pu", the reed mat pattern.

Noble and elegant, the Beijing Olympic Games medal is a blending of traditional Chinese culture and the Olympism. It gives the winners of the Games great honor and acclamation as recognition of their achievement.

Note: bi, a flat jade disc with a circular hole in the center

Huang, a semi circular jade ornament

Obverse side of the medal and the ribbon

Reverse side of the medal and the ribbon

by: http://www.chinaassistor.com/html/olympic/

 

Sit in the darkness of the deep blue lake, squandering an shades of the sea at the scene, it seems that it is far from being a mirage. Nana curl to the flavor of the sea breeze ah floating in the air. Last night together and eventually disappeared, it was real and in my mind is a beautiful lake, Qinghai Lake is the most touching.

Yuan Wang Qinghai Lake, it's like a piece of crystal blue gemstones in the sunlight to shine under more confusing, charming; Pillar near Qinghai Lake, like a flower blooming orchid layered with sections up to 40 deep to greet visitors. Qinghai Lake in her mysterious, beautiful Ms attracted all the visitors from all. People lost in the purity of her blue and the vast expanse.

Layer after layer of the waves, the shuttle during waves is a beautiful fantasy world. It was such a gift to the vastness of what was happening. I looked at Qinghai Lake, the hearts seemed to forget all the depression. Qinghai Lake, the closest it in the blink of an eye, feeling that the world is indeed very intriguing sea, as if traveling through a fairy restoration.

But this sacred lake in Qinghai Lake, to the people living in its surrounding the unspeakable material wealth. Qinghai Lake, the perennial vitality of organic matter into the sea to land. The growth of plankton in the sea to provide a good breeding places.

Lake of Stars, which is described by Kessler, it is rare growth. Kessler ergonomically edition, is rarely seen in the scaleless fish. Qinghai Lake in China to travel to travel freely. Qinghai Lake, as they will be the best of the best of their homeland.

Moreover, the Qinghai Lake also brought up numerous people, She is a natural gift which contains material wealth in the Qinghai Lake is really fantastic!

However, over the past few years because of violent pursuit of economic interests increasingly suffered severe destruction of Qinghai Lake.

Qinghai Lake, a beautiful and moving home, but also suffered a number of attacks hurt! This spirit of the lake in the United States, one of the most familiar and yet we still do it extraordinarily cruel executioner?

Look at Qinghai Lake, she kept us in the call, please extend our love and care homes hands!

by http://www.chinaassistor.com

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A 1.77 sq km speck of land 500 m off the coast of Xiamen, a great place to spend a lazy day walking about.

On a sunny morning in early August, I was on a ferry to revisit Gulang Islet (Gulangyu), a 1.77 sq km speck of land 500 m off the coast of Xiamen, and one of my favorite places to spend a lazy day walking about. So small that vehicles and bicycles are outlawed, you can spend an entire day and see the whole island without once ever having to look both ways. (Now that's a luxury.)

Most visitors get drawn into the bustling downtown area upon landing. Browsing among its seafood, pearl, bead, and shell shops, to the shouts of shopkeepers hawking their goods to passersby, you soak in that seaside community atmosphere which is always a nice change of pace. When shopping, remember to bargain; sometimes you can get items for 75% off the opening price.

I, however, like to save the hustle and bustle for the evening, and usually head south through the city's narrow alleyways upon disembarking. I always look forward to the quiet that walking through these tight confines away from the city center brings. My usual destinations are either Zheng Chenggong statue, built to honor the Chinese hero who wrestled Taiwan away from Dutch colonialists and surrounded by a beautiful flower garden overlooking the ocean, or Sunlight Rock (Ri Guan Yan), a spot on the island that offers views of the whole of Xiamen. A local told me that in good weather, even Taiwan can be seen, but I have never been so lucky.

  

I prefer walking and sightseeing, but for those who want to spend their time swimming or surfing, Seaside Beach (Hai Bin Yu Chang) should be your destination.

Walking about the island, the visitor is sure to notice another of Gulang Islet's main draws - its large number of Western-style buildings, including former embassies, churches, and mansions. Once home to a thriving international settlement established after the Treaty of Nanjing in 1842, the island is a showcase for 19th century European architecture.

Besides old buildings, Gulang Islet's history as an international settlement has left island inhabitants with a love of classical piano music. Nicknamed "Piano Islet", the island is said to have more pianos per capita (one in every five homes) than anywhere else in the world. Outdoor loudspeakers around the island guarantee exposure to this music, at least on parts of your walk.

When I get hungry, I usually munch on a Gulang Islet pancake, which can be found on every corner of the island. With mung bean, lotus, meat, and egg varieties available, you are sure to find one you like. But I'd recommend buying from larger shops rather than street-side vendors to keep on the safe side hygiene-wise. Plan on spending about RMB 5/box. For my ultimate Gulang Islet food recommendation, though, I'd have to say make a stop at Huang Sheng to sample their dried meat floss and charqui. Scrumptious and only RMB 12/500gram, I buy some every time I'm on the island. Find them at 95 Longtou Rd.

By the time I buy my meat floss, I know I'm ready to go home. Tired and happy after a long day of walking and pancakes, and with meat floss booty to take home, I always plunk onto my ferry seat already planning my next visit.

 

                                                      

by Zhang Lingling http://www.chinaassistor.com