Popular TV drama The Longest Day in Chang'an takes viewers to the heyday of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), when a single day was divided into 12 periods according to traditional Chinese zodiac.
Take a look at what the Sheshan National Tourist Resort has to offer throughout the 12 periods.
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Mao shi (5:00-7:00) is when sunlight begins to appear above Sheshan Mountain, just before sunrise. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] |
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During chen shi (7:00-9:00), morning birds wander around Sheshan National Forest Park. The Sheshan Notre Dame Cathedral (Sheshan Catholic Church) sits at the top of Sheshan Mountain. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] |
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Si shi (9:00-11:00) the perfect time to admire the exotic flowers in the Chenshan Botanical Garden before the summer heat arrives. The garden has introduced over 2,000 plant species from around the world. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] |
