Pictures of China

[Randy W]

In the past, the Forbidden City hosted not only residential palaces for the royal family, but also many facilities to meet their religious needs. Like ordinary people, the royal family also celebrated festivals and birthdays and worshiped ancestors, and gods.
As many as 40 independent Buddhist and Taoist temples can be found in the Forbidden City alongside many religious altars and ritual instruments. Historical archives shine light on the daily routines of emperors such as which temple they visited and which god and Buddha they worshipped, providing a glimpse of their joy, anger, sorrow, and beliefs.

from China Pictorial on Facebook 
https://www.facebook.com/ChinaPic/posts/4203912693067421

[Randy W]

Xiushui village in Fuchuan county(富川秀水村) has a history of over 1300 years, Since from Tang, Ming, Yuan, and Qing dynasties, many top scorers are from this villages. you can still feel the academy atmosphere when you tour around the village.#history #triparoundtheworld #TripAdvisorTravellersChoice2021

from Discover Guangxi China on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverGuangxi/posts/403514117887957

[Randy W]

Some great pics of autumn scenery in China 🧡

from China Highlights on Facebook 
https://www.facebook.com/ChinaHighlights/posts/10159438584557964

[Randy W]

Don't miss this stunning autumn view! The populus euphratica forests in Yuli County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region turned gold, contrasting beautifully with the blue skies above the Gobi area in October. #IntoXinjiang

 

from CGTN on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/ChinaGlobalTVNetwork/posts/420719056088239

[Randy W]

Sanqing Pavilion, a Taoist temple in Xishan Mountain, Kunming

from China Highlights on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/ChinaHighlights/posts/10159441811557964

[Randy W]

The Grand Canal is the longest canal in the world. 
Starting in Beijing, it passes through Tianjin and the provinces of Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang to the city of Hangzhou, linking the Yellow River and Yangtze River.

from TheChinaTrips on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/TheChinaTrips/posts/3877372469153862

 

Edited October 17, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history)

[Randy W]

The weather is getting cold, time to relax in the hot spring.
Longsheng Hot Spring locates near the national reserve, you can enjoy the hot spring while surrounded by dense forests.#guilin #tripadvisor #travellife

from Discover Guangxi China on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverGuangxi/posts/407623004143735

 

[Randy W]

Jingxi’s Gulong Gorge (古龙山大峡谷峡谷) is full of vegetation. The Gulong #Waterfall inside with a drop of 128 meters is spectacular! #Rafting is a perfect way to admire the stunning #scenery. But if you like taking #pictures, on foot is recommended. #travel #China #tripadvisor

from Discover Guangxi China on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverGuangxi/posts/408098087429560

[Randy W]

The 250-meter-high Skywalk project on the Raffles City Chongqing. 
Do you dare to challenge it?

Video by YuDuChongqing
#drone #cityview #trendy #China #travel

from iChongqing on Facebook 
https://www.facebook.com/iChongqing/videos/1052763995525341/

 

[Randy W]

[#chinacultualtourism] The Longji Rice Terraces （龙脊梯田）in Longsheng County（龙胜） #Guangxi are regarded as one of the most beautiful rice terraces in the world. In October, the terraced rice fields turn golden yellow, rendering the color of autumn, just like the palette of nature. The Ping'an Rice #Terraces, which have a lower elevation and have been developed earlier, are the scenic spot for most tour groups to visit, while the Jinkeng Rice Terraces, which are higher in elevation with more spectacular #scenery, attract photography enthusiasts and foreign travelers most.

from Splendors of Guangxi on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/splendorsofguangxi/posts/655564179164106

[Randy W]

Facing Mountains, Seeking Answers, Chinese artist Guo Wenjie's solo exhibition is held at the China National Academy of Painting. In between the vivid limitations of the landscapes, he also presents a spiritual haven where people can seek mental comfort and nourishment of soul.

from China Pictorial on Facebook 
https://www.facebook.com/ChinaPic/posts/4244198842372139

Edited October 22, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history)

[Randy W]

In September, a rare wildflower — the Monotropa uniflora, or Ghost Pipe — was found in Yintiaoling National Nature Reserve in Chongqing's Wuxi county, according to its management service center earlier this month.
The white herbaceous perennial plant, with a straight stem and pendant (downwardly pointed) flower, grows up to about 10 centimeters in height.
Unlike ordinary plants, it has no chlorophyll; therefore, it has no photosynthesis process for growth. Instead, it grows in moist, shaded forests by absorbing nutrients provided by rotting leaves. It is also known as #ghostplant or #IndianPipe. #biodiversity

from China Pictorial on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/ChinaPic/posts/4255886427870047

 

[Randy W]

Chongzuo city locates at the border of #China and #Vietnam. Anpingxian #River (安平仙河)flows through the rice fields and Karst #mountains. It’s a good place for self-driving, you can enjoy the scenery the whole way.#ChongyangFestival

from Discover Guangxi China on Facebook 
https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverGuangxi/posts/404898151082887

 

[Randy W]

Speaking of the #karst landscape, besides #Guilin, the Buliu River （布柳河）in Baise also worths a visit. Taking a bamboo raft along this #river is the best way to obtain the spectacles of this natural bridge. #China #mountains #traveltheworld #photoshoot

from Discover Guangxi China on Facebook 
https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverGuangxi/posts/405368537702515

 

[Randy W]

What about camping on cliffs at Tianmen Mountain

from China Highlights on Facebook 
https://www.facebook.com/ChinaHighlights/videos/4541401055942430/