Top 5 most beautiful universities in China
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Transtlate Universities are not just institutions of higher education and research; some are beautiful scenic spots in their own right. Here, China.org.cn presents its selection of the Top 10 most beautiful universities in China. All have their distinctive characteristics. Some are famous for their spectacular locations, some for their outstanding architecture, yet others for their beautiful gardens.
NO.5 Ocean University of China
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| Ocean University has one of the most beautiful campuses in China, entirely composed of Western-style buildings. |
Established in 1924, Ocean University of China is located in the coastal city of Qingdao. It is famous for the study of marine sciences and fisheries.
Ocean University has one of the most beautiful campuses in China, entirely composed of Western-style buildings. In summer, the buildings are surrounded by the trees and flowers of the university gardens. In winter, a dusting of snow adds a feeling of mystery and solemnity to the scene. The campus sits on a hill overlooking the sea and the old European-style town of Qingdao. Students can often been seen sitting outdoors reading in the sea breeze.
NO.4 Nanjing Normal University
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| The campus of Nanjing Normal University features woods, lawns and traditional Chinese-style buildings built in the early twentieth century. |
Formerly Jinling women's college, Nanjing Normal University is a comprehensive normal university with a long history of postgraduate education. It was one the first higher education institutions in China to resume graduate programs after the Cultural Revolution.
The campus of Nanjing Normal University features woods, lawns and traditional Chinese-style buildings built in the early twentieth century. The university was also one of the sites of the international protection zone set up by foreign residents of Nanjing in an attempt to shield civilians from Japanese attacks during the infamous Nanjing Massacre.
NO.3 Shenzhen University
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| Shenzhen University is known as "Lychee Garden" because of the abundance of lychee trees planted on the campus. |
Founded in 1983, Shenzhen University has 25 colleges, providing 65 undergraduate programs, 72 masters' programs and three doctoral programs.
The university is known as "Lychee Garden" because of the abundance of lychee trees planted on the campus, which also boasts a 500 meter-long lake surrounded by rolling hills and trees. The scenery has a picturesque Chinese name that means "Eagle hitting the water".
NO.2Tsinghua University
Founded in 1911, Tsinghua University is considered by many to be the best university
in China.
Founded in 1911, Tsinghua University is considered by many to be the best university in China. Covering 356 hectares, it is also one of the largest universities in China. Many celebrities have graduated from or worked at Tsinghua, including Nobel Laureates Tsung-Dao Lee and Yang Zhenning, China's current president Hu Jintao and writer Wen Yiduo.
Located on the site of a Qing Dynasty royal garden, the campus retains Chinese-style landscaping and buildings, as well as Western-style buildings that reflect the American influence in its history. The campus was named one of the most beautiful in the world by Forbes in 2010.
NO.1 Wuhan University
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| Wuhan University is particularly famous for its cherry blossoms. |
The history of Wuhan University can be traced back to 1893, making it one of the oldest universities in China. It is considered one of the most beautiful universities featuring the scenic Luojia Hill. The campus is particularly famous for its cherry blossoms. Every spring, thousands of people flock to a blossom festival on the campus.
But above all it is the site of the famous East Lake which at 33 square kilometers is the largest urban lake in China. The lakeside boasts many well-known spots, including the Xingyin Pavilion, the Lisao Stele, the Chu Heaven Platform and the Quyuan Memorial. There are also recreational facilities such as the cable cars, and boats and bicycles for hire.
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