Note incense smoke in lower right.
Note incense smoke in lower right.
0 2021/06/08 14:37:36
Such a photogenic series of structures.
Such a photogenic series of structures.
0 2021/06/08 14:35:57
Yellow roof guardian mythical beasts.
Yellow roof guardian mythical beasts.
0 2021/06/08 14:34:05
Detail.
Detail.
0 2021/06/08 14:33:01
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Historic 'baogushi' lion at the Lamasery.
Historic 'baogushi' lion at the Lamasery.
0 2021/06/08 13:53:15
For many in Beijing. life is a struggle.
For many in Beijing. life is a struggle.
0 2021/06/08 13:52:02
Reflections on Lu Song Yuan hotel.
Reflections on Lu Song Yuan hotel.
0 2021/06/08 13:49:09
Bei hai park.
Bei hai park.
0 2021/06/08 13:48:18
Statue bust of historic literary bard Lu Xun.
Statue bust of historic literary bard Lu Xun.
0 2021/06/08 13:43:57
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
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
Bike repairman on Di'anmenwai Dajie road.
Bike repairman on Di'anmenwai Dajie road.
0 2021/06/08 12:57:37
Bicycles everywhere.
Bicycles everywhere.
0 2021/06/08 12:56:53
A lot of hutongs have been torn down for roadways and gentrification. Heartache for some, employment for others.
A lot of hutongs have been torn down for roadways and gentrification. Heartache for some, employment for others.
0 2021/06/08 12:54:44
In Ju'er hutong, one may see autumnal mahjong gatherings outside of the 'siheyuan' courtyard walls.
In Ju'er hutong, one may see autumnal mahjong gatherings outside of the 'siheyuan' courtyard walls.
0 2021/06/08 12:52:33
Beijing's dusty hutongs (Mongolian -'water well'). In Mao'er hutong, one may find traces of the Cultural Revolution. *clicking on the photos allows for a more condensed view.
Beijing's dusty hutongs (Mongolian -'water well'). In Mao'er hutong, one may find traces of the Cultural Revolution. *clicking on the photos allows for a more condensed view.
0 2021/06/08 12:49:50
0 2021/06/08 11:14:39
This Tibetan woman in Zhangzha raced over, then insisted that we take her picture with the nose prop, after seeing us do the same with children just outside her shop.
This Tibetan woman in Zhangzha raced over, then insisted that we take her picture with the nose prop, after seeing us do the same with children just outside her shop.
0 2021/06/08 11:07:50
Aerial view of the Hengduan mountains, the foothills of the Himalayas that flyers see en route to Jiuzhaigou.
Aerial view of the Hengduan mountains, the foothills of the Himalayas that flyers see en route to Jiuzhaigou.
0 2021/06/08 11:05:47
Hong Kong nocturnal water reflection.
Hong Kong nocturnal water reflection.
0 2021/06/08 11:04:22
There was something dreadfully wrong with this seagull. Kidding, this is one of those trained fishing cormorants near Yangshou.
There was something dreadfully wrong with this seagull. Kidding, this is one of those trained fishing cormorants near Yangshou.
0 2021/06/08 11:02:32
Chengdu--reflections on modern buildings.
Chengdu--reflections on modern buildings.
0 2021/06/08 11:00:08
There are 55 minorities across China, and they make up 8% of the population. This elder lived in Pingan and was from, if memory serves, the Dong part of the Zhuang ethnic group.
There are 55 minorities across China, and they make up 8% of the population. This elder lived in Pingan and was from, if memory serves, the Dong part of the Zhuang ethnic group.
0 2021/06/08 10:49:56
Mao newspaper collectibles in Yucun 'fishing' village. *See our Bill Clinton story about this location in the Li River section, involving Chun Li 'Angel'.
Mao newspaper collectibles in Yucun 'fishing' village. *See our Bill Clinton story about this location in the Li River section, involving Chun Li 'Angel'.
0 2021/06/08 10:47:30
Tibetan and Mongolian monks are based at the Lamasery.
Tibetan and Mongolian monks are based at the Lamasery.
0 2021/06/08 10:43:32
A nine-shot overview to start: incense at the Beijing Buddhist Lamasery.
A nine-shot overview to start: incense at the Beijing Buddhist Lamasery.
0 2021/06/08 10:38:09
Bunchabulbs.
Bunchabulbs.
0 2020/12/23 13:22:40
Trio snowy bulbs.
Trio snowy bulbs.
0 2020/12/23 13:21:33
Reflective snowy Xmas bulb.
Reflective snowy Xmas bulb.
0 2020/12/23 13:21:02
Snowy Xmas bulb.
Snowy Xmas bulb.
0 2020/12/23 13:20:21
Marche vendor.
Marche vendor.
0 2020/12/18 17:00:32
Our neighbours across the Cele valley.
Our neighbours across the Cele valley.
0 2020/12/18 16:59:50
Papyrus plants at same muse.
Papyrus plants at same muse.
0 2020/12/18 16:58:37
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