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A Chinese state-owned drug manufacturer has been criticised over their lavish office decoration which mimics the Palace of Versailles in France.
The Harbin based drug firm posted some photos (now taken down) on their official website a few days ago, which caused an immediate uproar online for their luxurious interior design – with chandeliers, marble deco and (seemingly) gold plated walls etc.
China Radio International, with support from the National Tourism Administration, has organised an online poll to pick the Top 10 Chinese Tourist Cities. More than five million votes were cast, and the winning cities were announced in early December. Below are some intros of the 10 destinations in none particular order…
Luoyang, Henan Province
Luoyang lies in the west of Henan, crossing two banks of the middle reach of Yellow River and is one of China’s Four Great Ancient Capitals. Its famous heritage sites include the Longmen Grottoes and the White Horse Temple. The city is also famous as a cultivation centre for peony, one of China’s famous emblems.
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