Pictures of China

[Randy W]

from theChinaTrips on Facebook

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Going into a self-quarantine can have many complex issues and complications beyond having enough food and supplies for two weeks. In terms of entertainment, it also probably means you’re in for a lot of boredom, a lot of Netflix, and a lot of browsing the internet

 

But now, it’s possible to travel from home! Visitors can take a virtual tour of Beijing, without actually setting foot on the majestic grounds 🗺

 

Check it out now: https://thechinatrips.com/7-beijing-virtual-tours-you-can-do-from-home/

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[Randy W]

from IChongqing on Facebook

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Huguang Guild Hall may not be at the top of your list of things to visit in Chongqing. But it contains a wealth of historical knowledge and lots of beautiful architecture.

 

Have you been here?

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Enjoy the birdview of the grand natural landscape of Wu Gorge in Chongqing.

Have you ever taken a Yangtze River trip along the Three Gorges?

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[amberjack1234]

I have never been anywhere except Beijing, Tianjin and a small-town South of Beijing. The wife is a skyscraper hugger. The wife became a very influential businesswoman for a very large company and got the big head very quickly from all of it but it soon lost it's lackluster and that is how she ended up here in the country in the USA.

[Randy W]

from TheChinaTrips on Facebook

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Fanjingshan , Guizhou –– soaring up with over 8,000 steps to reach the top

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Photographer tries to preserve China's Great Wall heritage with focus on crumbling sections

 

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China’s Great Wall was first built in the 3rd century BC and for hundreds of years has been built up by successive leaders to defend against threats from nomadic tribes. But natural erosion the footsteps of millions of visitors have taken a toll on the globally recognised historical site which is crumbling in many areas.Professional photographer He Tao fell in love with the Great Wall as a subject in 2012, and has gone on to document dozens of points along the wall, which by some estimates stretches for more than 21,190km (13,170 miles). He has snapped thousands of pictures of its dilapidated walls in hopes of generating public awareness about the need for better conservation efforts.(Photo: He Tao)

 

 

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[amberjack1234]

Fantastic.

[Randy W]

from TheChinaTrips on Facebook

Jianshui, Yunnan

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Double Dragon Bridge, one of the oldest bridge in China

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chinadestinations

Street of fame (China, Shanxi, Pingyao, Sept. 20)
It took me almost 5 years to finally visit the old town of Pingyao, one of the 4 best preserved old cities of China. Funny thing is that I have been there by coincidence during the 20th International Photo Festival, so that the streets were literally full of photographers, crazily equipped! Spots for sunrise and sunset were even more crowded than usual...I let you imagine!
#平遥古城 #pingyao #pingyaoancientcity

 

 

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[Randy W]

from Go Yunnan on Facebook

The #Private #Garden of #Zhang #Family will reopen to public on April 10, 2020. In 2020, all Chinese #medical workers are allowed to visit for free is they carry their relevant certificates and ID cards. From April 10 to 30, 50 percent discount is offered to all tourists, 50 yuan per person (tour guide service and Three Course Tea performance).

Address: North of the Guanyintang in Qiliqiao Town, Dali, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province

Opening Time: 8:30-17:30

 

 

 

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[Randy W]

from China Q&A on Facebook - Kashgar is in Xinjiang province

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Panlong Road is located in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County in Kashgar, with a total length of 75 kilometers and more than 600 U-turns. It winds up the Pamir Mountains at 4,100 meters above sea level, like a giant Chinese dragon. #themostbeautifulroadinchina

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[Randy W]

On 8/30/2018 at 4:20 PM, Randy W said:

 from the Nat Geo - Facebook link https://www.facebook.com/natgeo/posts/10155865888993951

National Geographic

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At 12,139 feet (3,700 m) above sea level, Potala is the highest palace in the world—and originally built as a gesture of love.

Discover Tibet's Breathtaking Palace in the Clouds

Potala Palace is one of the most well-known spiritual sanctums in the world.

 

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At 12,139 feet above sea level, Potala is the highest palace in the world. The 1,300-year-old structure was originally built as a gesture of love, commissioned by Tibetan king Songtsen Gambo for his marriage to Princess Wencheng of the Chinese Tang Dynasty. Eventually monks came to rule Tibet and the palace was expanded and converted into the winter residence for the Dalai Lama. But when the Dalai Lama was exiled to India in 1959, the Chinese government took over and made the grounds into a museum.

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HOW TO GET THERE

Fly into the Lhasa Gonggar Airport or take a train into the city. Visitors must obtain a Tibet Tourism Bureau permit through a local tour agency in advance (allow up to 14 days) to enter Tibet by plane or train.

HOW TO VISIT

All visitors must visit the Potala Palace with a tour group. Groups are allocated an hour inside the premises and photos are not allowed. While the palace and its adjacent temples are very much tourist attractions, many of the guests are Tibetan pilgrims who have come to the sacred sites to pray.

This palace, in Yunnan, is more easily accessible - Ganden Sumtseling Monastery 噶丹松贊林

Some Pictures from Kunming and Lijiang

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📍Sumtseling Tibetan Monastery, Yunnan🇨🇳

We spend an afternoon exploring this incredible monastery located just outside Shangri-la city. Referred to as the "Little Potala Palace" (the one in Lhasa, Tibet), this monastery dates back to 1679 and accommodated 2000 monks at its peak.

 

700 monks still live on the premises - in fact the houses at the foreground are all for living in and the buildings on the top with gilded copper roof are temples. We saw some monks practicing a dance together, seemingly preparing for some kind of event.

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[Randy W]

from iChongqing on Facebook

300 Years of Migrant History - Huguang Guild Hall

Chongqing Travel Guide | ichongqing

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In the new episode of Chongqing Travel Guide, follow us as we take you on a journey through 300 years of migration history at the Huguang Guild Hall in Chongqing. For full video: https://bit.ly/35d3DK7

The full video

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[Randy W]

A 360° view from China Daily on Facebook

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The 88-meter-tall Lingshan Grand Buddha greets the world from Wuxi, East China’s Jiangsu province. If you're in the area, don't miss out on seeing this breathtaking landmark! (China Daily)

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[Randy W]

from Goldthread on Facebook

The best street food in Hangzhou, one of China’s most beautiful cities

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Hangzhou, once the capital of China, is considered one of the country’s most beautiful cities, with a scenic lake, ancient pagodas, and refined street food. Locals keep dishes light and fresh, with flavors erring on the sweet side. We picked out five things you must try in Hangzhou.

 

For more info on these places and how to find them, check out the link here: gt4.life/hangzhoustreetfood

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[Randy W]

Ciqikou - Chongqing

 

 

Published on Apr 30, 2020

One of the oldest central shopping streets in Chongqing, with a history dating back more than 1000 years. Once a center of commerce and porcelain Longyinzhen has a special place in Chongqing’s heart. But you may know the place by a different name, Ciqikou.