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The Chinese tea ceremony dates back to the Tang Dynasty, 618 to 907 A.D. The general philosophy of "cha dao," meaning "the way of tea," connects to Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. The philosophical spirit of the ceremony, "he, jing, yi, zhen" roughly translates to "peace, quiet, enjoyment and truth." |
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CHI, The spa at Shangri-La draws inspiration from the origins of the Shangri-La Legend , a place of personal peace, enchantment and well-being.
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DuGe Courtyard Boutique Hotel Design Highlights
In the hush of the hutong, concealed in a tiny lane we find DuGe, an enchanting courtyard boutique hotel, not much more than a stone's throw away from Lake Houhai with its lively bars, restaurant and nightlife.
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we are now heading at the legendary Temple of Heaven , literally the Altar of Heaven or Tintán.
The magnificent complex reveals itself through a series of wooden entrance doors. It was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Quin dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest.
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