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These Rare Examples of Early Photography in China Captured a Disappearing World

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Photographs like these, part of the largest private collection of historical photos of China, captured the Qing Dynasty in its final decades

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Travelers from the West brought the technology to Asia in the 1840s, according to the Getty Research Institute's in-depth study of the history of photography in China, and it quickly became popular.

 

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Global Times

Xin’an River offers wonderful views

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Beautiful scenery along the Xin’an River in Shexian County, East China’s Anhui Province. The county is well known for its well-preserved ancient buildings, good natural environment, and rustic country life. A trip to the Xin’an River offers a wide range of attractions. (Photo/CTPphoto)

China's third-largest desert Badain Jaran

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The Badain Jaran Desert in Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region covers 49,000 sq. km., making it the third-largest desert in China. Home to some of the tallest stationary dunes on earth, including some reaching a height of more than 500 meters, it also has more than 100 spring-fed lakes that lie between the dunes.(Photo/CTPphoto)
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On 4/10/2017 at 5:45 AM, chilton747 said:

Is that in Jiangxi?

I could have included the accompanying text . . . :Dah:

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Published on Apr 9, 2017

Stunning video has emerged from southeast China of a sea of clouds cascading down a mountain in Jiangxi Province.

The dramatic sight appeared over Mount Lu, one of the most renowned peaks in the country.

As the sun rose, the beautiful formation, known as 'orographic clouds,' rolled down the slopes attracting many photographers to the area.

 

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