China 2006

Beijing

Tianeman Square Monument to the Peoples Heroes Monument to celebrate the opening of the railway from Beijing to Tibet Tianeman Square Entrance to the Forbidden City (Gate of Heavenly Peace)
Painting of Chairman Mao Gate of Heavenly Peace Summer Palace
Beijing Cental Railway Station



The Grat Wall of China

The Grat Wall of China An elevated highway Watchtowers evenly spaced aproximatly every 100 metres Weaving across the mountains Looking through an arch
Stretching to the horizon a restored section Climbing an unrestored section A well earned rest break



Xian

Xian Xian The Bell Tower Xian South Gate Xian Railway Station
Ancient and Modern Xian Wall Xian South Gate Xian Mosque Xian Mosque



The Terracotta Army

The Terracotta Army - guarding the tomb of the First Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang di Terracotta horses Terracotta warriors Guarding the Entrance Each warrior is unique
An archer



Giant Panda Giant Panda Giant Panda Red Panda Red Panda
Pagoda in the People's Park A game of Chinese chess Fire dance



Giant Bhudda The staircase down beside the Buddha



Emei Shan

Cable car to the top of Mount Emei Tibet in the distance The top of Mount Emei White six tusked elephants White six tusked elephants
Local indegenous Tibeten tourists Local indegenous Tibeten tourists
Stone monkeys monkey's playground
The view from the toilet of the monastry A nunnery A nunnery Donkeys carrying goods



Chong Qing

Ducks riding on the roof of a bus Our boat for the cruise down the Yangtzee Leaving Chong Qing



Yangtzee Cruise

Learning to play majong Due to the Three Gorges Dam, flooded cities have been rebuilt higher up the hillsides Due to the Three Gorges Dam, flooded cities have been rebuilt higher up the hillsides Once a hilltop, this temple is now an island The giant Three Gorges Dam






Yangshuo

Rooftop view Inside the market Dead and alive Cormorants used to dive for fish
Limestone peaks Limestone peaks Limestone peaks Moon Hill Looking through Moon Hill
A giant butterfly Travelling in comfort
The sun beginning to set



Hong Kong

Kowloon Night lightshow Hong Kong at night Chinese lantern flower Giant Bhudda
Residential flats



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Last updated: 19 February 2010