Randy W Posted December 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 (edited) On 4/8/2018 at 8:45 PM, Randy W said: On 10/9/2016 at 11:41 PM, Randy W said: In the SCMP . . . Cliff-top Chinese temple still sitting tight after more than four centuries Cluster of tiny temples anchored to peaks by stone pillars hammered deep into mountain crevices quote: While the average lifespan of a modern building in China about 30 years, a tiny Taoist temple has stood intact for more than four centuries without concrete and steel on a remote mountain peak in Zhenan county, Shaanxi province, the news website Hsw.cn reports. The highest structure of the temple, with a floor are of six square metres, sits 1,666 metres above sea level on stony pillars hammered deep into the rock cracks of the mountain. Three sides face sheer cliffs while narrow stone stairs provide the only access to the temple. Another look from the People's Daily on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PeoplesDaily/posts/1889415597776915 People's Daily, China added 4 new photos. 4 hrs · quote: Tayun Mountain Taoist Temple, the most “dangerous” house in the world Located in Chaiping Town, #Shaanxi, the temple was built on a 1665-meter-high cliff, with a history of more than 400 years and a drone perspective from the Global Times on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/globaltimesnews/videos/513159899270673/ Global Times 2 hrs · quote: Is this the world's most remote temple? This Taoist temple complex has stood on the top of a 1,665 meter peak for nearly 500 years in Tayun Mountain in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Edited December 28, 2020 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
amberjack1234 Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 How I love these shots. I would give anything if I could get up there to visit one of them but I never will. Heck, I don't think I could when I was in my twenties. When they built something back then they really knew how to build them to last and without concrete. I do so admire good craftsmanship. A lost art today for the most part. I know there are a few around but they are far and few in-between. 1 Link to comment
Randy W Posted December 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 (edited) On 11/8/2019 at 10:51 PM, Randy W said: Amazing detail on the entire experience, some fantastic scenic shots, although it could use more. Overall, the best video I've seen on the trek Most DANGEROUS Hike in the World: Huashan Plank Walk 20,259 views •Aug 17, 2019 ClaireTrips 3.24K subscribers Quote Even though we were short on time, we were determined to do the Huashan Plank Walk. Busses, cable cars, long steep hikes and an impossibly slow line stood between us and the hike but somehow we still made it to our train in time! Hope you have fun joining us as we do one of the deadliest hikes in the world. from China Daily on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chinadaily/videos/645204362679906/ China Daily 4 hrs · Quote #DroneChina Huashan Mountain, NW China's Shaanxi province Edited December 28, 2020 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
Randy W Posted December 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 (edited) from the People's Daily on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PeoplesDaily/posts/2913504832034648 People's Daily, China 14 mins · Quote Shougang ski ramp for the 2022 Winter #Olympics in #Beijing will make its debut on Thursday. Having a length of 164m and the steepest slope of about 38°, it will be the world’s first permanent ski ramp, which will be converted into a training and commercial venue after the Olympics. Edited December 28, 2020 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
Randy W Posted December 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 (edited) from China Daily on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chinadaily/posts/10157910052816291 China Daily 19 hrs · Quote #GlamorChina Aerial photos show a view of the Hukou #Waterfall scenic spot. Hukou waterfall is located on the border area between north China's Shanxi and northwest China's Shaanxi provinces. Edited December 28, 2020 by Randy W (see edit history) 2 Link to comment
Randy W Posted December 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 (edited) snowfall in Beijing - from the SCMP Edited December 28, 2020 by Randy W (see edit history) 1 Link to comment
Randy W Posted December 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2019 (edited) from Beautiful Guangxi on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/beautifulguangxi/posts/1755290147935414 Beautiful Guangxi is at 中国南宁 Nanning, Guangxi, China. 41 mins · Nanning · Quote #WinterTravellingNanning Guling Rock Climbing Town♂️♀️（古零镇攀岩小镇）is China's first rock climbing town.It is located at the SanJia Village of #Nanning,which is surrounded by mountains.At present,the rock climbing town with more than 200 rock climbing routes of various levels,is an ideal "most beautiful rock climbing place" for rock climbers at home and abroad.Come here,you can not only try rock climbing,but also enjoy the beautiful and natural scenery. Edited December 28, 2020 by Randy W (see edit history) 1 Link to comment
amberjack1234 Posted December 20, 2019 Report Share Posted December 20, 2019 (edited) On 12/18/2019 at 2:18 AM, Randy W said: snowfall in Beijing - from the SCMP I can tell you that is no place for man nor beast. Edited December 28, 2020 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
Randy W Posted December 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 (edited) For the men AND the beasts - from the GlobalTimes on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/globaltimesnews/posts/2761047173976165 Global Times 2 hrs · Quote Tourists play on the beach at Dadonghai in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 21, 2019. As most parts of China entered the cold season of winter, Sanya becomes a hot tourist destination for tourists around the world. Edited December 28, 2020 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
Randy W Posted December 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 (edited) 2020 Harbin Snow and Ice Festival from the People's Daily on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PeoplesDaily/posts/2937646179620513 People's Daily, China Quote The construction of the main snow sculpture was completed on Dec. 20 in the exhibition area of the 32nd Harbin Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Exposition, NE China's Heilongjiang. The expo will be opened to the public on Dec. 23. Edited December 28, 2020 by Randy W (see edit history) 1 Link to comment
Randy W Posted December 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 (edited) https://www.facebook.com/sixthtone/photos/pcb.2501767266808785/2501767166808795/?type=3&theater Edited December 26, 2020 by Randy W (see edit history) 1 Link to comment
Randy W Posted December 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 (edited) from the People's Daily on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PeoplesDaily/posts/2950661668318964 People's Daily, China · Quote 65 pct of Chinese like traditional Han clothing: survey Around 65.4 percent of Chinese people are fans of hanfu, the traditional clothing of China's Han ethnic group, while about 44 percent have worn such clothing in the past, according to a survey released Thursday by China Youth Daily. Edited December 28, 2020 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
Randy W Posted December 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) from Xinhua View of Pingtang Bridge in SW China's Guizhou Quote Aerial photo taken on Dec. 29, 2019 shows a view of the Pingtang Bridge in southwest China's Guizhou Province. The bridge, a colossal cable-supported viaduct with a span of 2,135 meters, has passed the acceptance recently and it will open to traffic soon. (Xinhua/Liu Xu) Quote It used to take over two and a half hours to drive from Pingtang county to Luodian county, now it takes only about an hour thanks to the 2,135-meter Pingtang Bridge which spans the Caodu River Canyon. Built at a cost of 1.5 billion yuan ($215 million), the bridge boasts the world’s highest concrete bridge tower with a height of 332 meters — that’s the equivalent of a 110-story skyscraper. Edited December 26, 2020 by Randy W (see edit history) 1 Link to comment
amberjack1234 Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 Fantastic workmanship. Link to comment
Randy W Posted January 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2020 (edited) from the Sixth Tone Exploring the Many Faces of Beauty in Modern China Photographer Luo Yang challenges traditional norms with her portraits of young Chinese. Quote “They are different from my generation,” says Luo. “Compared with the first subjects (from “Girls”), these young girls can easily get plenty of information from the internet and are also easily distracted by this overwhelming volume of information. It’s hard to say which generation is better.” The social environment in which today’s young Chinese grow up is almost unrecognizable from a decade ago. Image reigns supreme, and teenagers grow up absorbing a kaleidoscope of fashion and lifestyle trends promoted by their favorite online influencers. For Luo, however, some things will never change. “Adolescence is always full of confusion and restlessness,” she says. “Time changes, but human emotions do not.” Edited December 28, 2020 by Randy W (see edit history) 1 Link to comment
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