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One of our leading historians explores the rich and dramatic story of the oldest living civilisation on earth.
This is an online event hosted by Unique Media. Bookers will be sent a link in advance giving access and will be able to watch at any time for 48 hours after the start time.
China’s 4000-year history is still surprisingly little known in the wider world, but it is one of intense drama, fabulous creativity and deep humanity – and of the greatest importance
Michael Wood’s recent one-volume,
The Story of China, mingles the grand sweep with local and personal stories, woven together with the author’s own travel journals, taking us from the desolate Mongolian steppes to the ultra-modern world of Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. It includes latest archaeological and documentary discoveries; correspondence
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Xi an Silk Road International Conference Center: 2020 Best of Year Winner for Government/Institutional
March 7, 2021
The oldest of the Four Great Ancient
Capitals of China, Xi’an is not only the starting point of the fabled Silk Road but also home to the much-visited Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. But now the historic city holds another draw, a modern landmark with particular appeal to business travelers. This shimmering conference center is immense: At more than 2 million square feet, the glass curtain-wall structure is the largest of its type in the country. To create a rational layout and avoid dead space, Yang Bangsheng & Associates Group zoned the building according to usage rate, dedicating the center of each of its three floors to a ballroom, multifunctional hall, and conference chamber, respectively. Around each of these massive facilities, a U-shape corridor serves as a pre-function area or an exhibition space. To ensure the levels can operate independently
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The 30 best river cruises for 2021 and beyond
Voyages on these stunning routes are just the tonic for those craving an escape
The Three Gorges are found in one of the Yangtze river s most spectacular sections
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From the depths of the Amazon to splendours on the Nile, Sara Macefield selects 30 great river cruises for the months ahead. Get ready to set sail.
1. Danube’s capital attractions
If you like ticking off European cities, this voyage serves them up in style with a triumvirate of capitals. Budapest sets the bar high, with the illuminated splendour of its Gothic parliament building providing the ultimate night-time vista, while Slovakian capital Bratislava charms with a medieval old town of winding streets and Baroque palaces. Vienna exudes classical splendour at every turn, with grandiose imperial piles and rich musical heritage. Channel your inner Mozart at an exclusive recital before tucking into one of the city’s pastries.