This pair of workers were another example of folks insisting that we take their photo. Astonishing to see city workers still using primitive brooms in a country that can be so very modern with its tech elsewhere.
This pair of workers were another example of folks insisting that we take their photo. Astonishing to see city workers still using primitive brooms in a country that can be so very modern with its tech elsewhere.
0 2021/06/08 13:00:06
A Weifang eagle kite. Kites were apparently a Chinese invention and can be found being flown by enthusiasts in places such as Beijing's 2nd Ring Road.
A Weifang eagle kite. Kites were apparently a Chinese invention and can be found being flown by enthusiasts in places such as Beijing's 2nd Ring Road.
0 2021/06/08 13:42:34
Statue bust of historic literary bard Lu Xun.
Statue bust of historic literary bard Lu Xun.
0 2021/06/08 13:43:57
Bei hai park.
Bei hai park.
0 2021/06/08 13:48:18
Reflections on Lu Song Yuan hotel.
Reflections on Lu Song Yuan hotel.
0 2021/06/08 13:49:09
For many in Beijing. life is a struggle.
For many in Beijing. life is a struggle.
0 2021/06/08 13:52:02
Historic 'baogushi' lion at the Lamasery.
Historic 'baogushi' lion at the Lamasery.
0 2021/06/08 13:53:15
Tibetan and Mongolian monks practice Buddhism at the Lamasery.
Tibetan and Mongolian monks practice Buddhism at the Lamasery.
0 2021/06/08 13:54:18
The Forbidden City aka Palace Museum. As of this year 2021, some 16 year-old renovations of key 'gates' were due to be complete. Not sure whether covid has delayed that or not.
The Forbidden City aka Palace Museum. As of this year 2021, some 16 year-old renovations of key 'gates' were due to be complete. Not sure whether covid has delayed that or not.
0 2021/06/08 14:15:46
Perhaps someone with more knowledge than me could name this spot?
Perhaps someone with more knowledge than me could name this spot?
0 2021/06/08 14:18:39
After seeking permission from their teacher, we gifted a yellow sports jersey from my Toronto school (Bruce PS) to this grade 4 class in front of the Hall of Spiritual Cultivation.
After seeking permission from their teacher, we gifted a yellow sports jersey from my Toronto school (Bruce PS) to this grade 4 class in front of the Hall of Spiritual Cultivation.
0 2021/06/08 14:21:05
Traditional door-knocker with Imperial lion. We were told that its resembling the number '8' was no coincidence, another nod to auspicious figures.
Traditional door-knocker with Imperial lion. We were told that its resembling the number '8' was no coincidence, another nod to auspicious figures.
0 2021/06/08 14:24:13
Sandalwood and pine incense would once have been placed inside this crane bird, as well as the heavy copper stoves seen throughout.
Sandalwood and pine incense would once have been placed inside this crane bird, as well as the heavy copper stoves seen throughout.
0 2021/06/08 14:26:28
The Pavilion of 1,000 Autumns. Fall is a great time to visit China.
The Pavilion of 1,000 Autumns. Fall is a great time to visit China.
0 2021/06/08 14:29:30
Detail.
Detail.
0 2021/06/08 14:33:01
Yellow roof guardian mythical beasts.
Yellow roof guardian mythical beasts.
0 2021/06/08 14:34:05
Such a photogenic series of structures.
Such a photogenic series of structures.
0 2021/06/08 14:35:57
Note incense smoke in lower right.
Note incense smoke in lower right.
0 2021/06/08 14:37:36
Five marble bridges cover the Golden Stream, including the Gate of Amiability.
Five marble bridges cover the Golden Stream, including the Gate of Amiability.
0 2021/06/08 14:38:20
Reflection from Hall of Joyous Achievement of Digital Competency.
Reflection from Hall of Joyous Achievement of Digital Competency.
0 2021/06/08 14:40:03
One can escape the crowds by careful planning
One can escape the crowds by careful planning
0 2021/06/08 14:42:00
and also by choosing to visit less-popular sites.
and also by choosing to visit less-popular sites.
0 2021/06/08 14:43:28
Further detail. Over a thousand dragon waterspouts also adorned the various roofs.
Further detail. Over a thousand dragon waterspouts also adorned the various roofs.
0 2021/06/08 14:45:17
Hiring a guide is a good idea here.
Hiring a guide is a good idea here.
0 2021/06/08 14:47:13
The Prosperous Hall of Full Memory Cards.
The Prosperous Hall of Full Memory Cards.
0 2021/06/08 14:47:59
A visitor or a museum official?
A visitor or a museum official?
0 2021/06/08 14:50:27
Dodo was our Chengdu area guide. Her heritage was with the 'Yi' ethnic minority.
Dodo was our Chengdu area guide. Her heritage was with the 'Yi' ethnic minority.
0 2021/06/08 14:55:53
All along the watchtowers. The Wall at Mutianyu has Ming dynasty guard towers, marvelous during October. This was the site of the previous month's Free Tibet banner protest by some Canucks.
All along the watchtowers. The Wall at Mutianyu has Ming dynasty guard towers, marvelous during October. This was the site of the previous month's Free Tibet banner protest by some Canucks.
0 2021/06/08 14:58:04
Genghis Khan and his posse won the subsequent security contract.
Genghis Khan and his posse won the subsequent security contract.
0 2021/06/08 15:02:14
Detail from the Summer Palace.
Detail from the Summer Palace.
0 2021/06/08 15:03:19
Further detail.
Further detail.
0 2021/06/08 15:04:06
The area is lovely and
The area is lovely and
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has much to offer for painters, sketchers and shutterbugs.
has much to offer for painters, sketchers and shutterbugs.
0 2021/06/08 15:05:13
Backlit lantern, one of several.
Backlit lantern, one of several.
0 2021/06/08 15:06:33
Authentic architecture.
Authentic architecture.
0 2021/06/08 15:07:27
Stoney statuary.
Stoney statuary.
0 2021/06/08 15:07:54
Shi Qi Kong Qiao (17 Arch Bridge) in Kunming Lake.
Shi Qi Kong Qiao (17 Arch Bridge) in Kunming Lake.
0 2021/06/08 15:08:36
Colourful lotus in pond.
Colourful lotus in pond.
0 2021/06/08 15:09:52
Little Emperor with toy drum.
Little Emperor with toy drum.
0 2021/06/08 15:10:52
Historic doors one.
Historic doors one.
0 2021/06/08 15:11:45
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