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Forbidden city in Beijing , China.

Forbidden city in Beijing , China.

BEIJING-SEPTEMBER 23: The National Centre of Performing Arts (NCPA) at night on Sep 23, 2010 in Beijing, China.The contemporary ballet Cendrillon will be staged from Sep 25-26, 2010 in the NCPA.

BEIJING-SEPTEMBER 23: The National Centre of Performing Arts (NCPA) at night on Sep 23, 2010 in Beijing, China.The contemporary ballet Cendrillon will be staged from Sep 25-26, 2010 in the NCPA.

BEIJING, CHINA - JUNE 18: Typical courtyard in the old Hutongs on June 18, 2012 in Beijing. The Hutongs provide a glimps of life in Beijing centuries ago.

BEIJING, CHINA - JUNE 18: Typical courtyard in the old Hutongs on June 18, 2012 in Beijing. The Hutongs provide a glimps of life in Beijing centuries ago.

Stone lion sculptures in china.

Stone lion sculptures in china.

BEIJING - MARCH 17: Many Visitors and local are seen around a Wangfujing snack street on March 17, 2011 in Beijing, China. Exotic snacks and desserts can be found in this famous market.

BEIJING - MARCH 17: Many Visitors and local are seen around a Wangfujing snack street on March 17, 2011 in Beijing, China. Exotic snacks and desserts can be found in this famous market.

TIANJIN, CHINA - JUNE 3: Shop sell vases on Culture Street, a popular tourist destination June 3, 2009 in Tianjin, China.;

TIANJIN, CHINA - JUNE 3: Shop sell vases on Culture Street, a popular tourist destination June 3, 2009 in Tianjin, China.;

Yuanmingyuan, Old Summer Palace in Beijing, China;

Yuanmingyuan, Old Summer Palace in Beijing, China;

BEIJING - JUNE 5: Beijing Acrobatics Troupe artist performs at the famous Chaoyang Theatre on June 5, 2011, in Beijing, China.

BEIJING - JUNE 5: Beijing Acrobatics Troupe artist performs at the famous Chaoyang Theatre on June 5, 2011, in Beijing, China.

Summer palace, Beijing, China;

Summer palace, Beijing, China;

Temple of heaven;

Temple of heaven;

Carved stone on stairs inf front of DaCheng Hall in The Temple of Confucius on Guozijian Street in Beijing, China;

Carved stone on stairs inf front of DaCheng Hall in The Temple of Confucius on Guozijian Street in Beijing, China;

SHANGHAI - FEBRUARY 25: tourists visit Yuyuan garden during lantern festival on February 25, 2013 in Shanghai. Shanghai is the largest city by population in the world with 23 million as in 2010.

SHANGHAI - FEBRUARY 25: tourists visit Yuyuan garden during lantern festival on February 25, 2013 in Shanghai. Shanghai is the largest city by population in the world with 23 million as in 2010.

SHANGHAI - NOV 21: People practice Taiji at the Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower in the background on November 21, 2010 in Shanghai, China. The tower is one of the top ten Shanghai attractions.

SHANGHAI - NOV 21: People practice Taiji at the Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower in the background on November 21, 2010 in Shanghai, China. The tower is one of the top ten Shanghai attractions.

Fragment of Pudong modern architectural complex seen from Bund in Shanghai, China.

Fragment of Pudong modern architectural complex seen from Bund in Shanghai, China.

High-speed trains in the Shanghai Lujiazui City background; Shutterstock ID 89928202; Project/Title: Photo Database Top 200

High-speed trains in the Shanghai Lujiazui City background; Shutterstock ID 89928202; Project/Title: Photo Database Top 200

SHANGHAI - APRIL 7: people walking at the bund waterfront hangpu river on april 7th, 2013 in Shanghai. The bund is the western bank of the Hangpu river facing pudong district.

SHANGHAI - APRIL 7: people walking at the bund waterfront hangpu river on april 7th, 2013 in Shanghai. The bund is the western bank of the Hangpu river facing pudong district.

China Art Palace

China Art Palace

Shanghai Museum

Shanghai Museum

Nanshi Power Plant is now the first dedicated contemporary art museum in China, in the vibrant city of Shanghai.

Nanshi Power Plant is now the first dedicated contemporary art museum in China, in the vibrant city of Shanghai.

Xintiandi commerical street Shanghai,China

Xintiandi commerical street Shanghai,China

Traditional pavilions in Yuyuan Gardens, Shanghai, China;

Traditional pavilions in Yuyuan Gardens, Shanghai, China;

Shanghai - Dumpling

Shanghai - Dumpling

SHANGHAI, CHINA-MAY 4: Dongtai Lu Antique Market great Mao and simple people statues on sale. The market is great for mementos and souvenirs of Shanghai. May 4, 2007 Shanghai, China;

SHANGHAI, CHINA-MAY 4: Dongtai Lu Antique Market great Mao and simple people statues on sale. The market is great for mementos and souvenirs of Shanghai. May 4, 2007 Shanghai, China;

beautiful yuyuan garden at night,traditional shopping area in shanghai, China.

beautiful yuyuan garden at night,traditional shopping area in shanghai, China.

People's Square in Shanghai, China;

People's Square in Shanghai, China;

Shanghai - April 17, 2014 : the exhibition of Kher's sculptures, bindi paintings in the Rockbund Art museum from Jan. 11 to April 30 in Shanghai, China;

Shanghai - April 17, 2014 : the exhibition of Kher's sculptures, bindi paintings in the Rockbund Art museum from Jan. 11 to April 30 in Shanghai, China;

Futuristic Guangzhou Airport interior people walking in motion blur.

Futuristic Guangzhou Airport interior people walking in motion blur.

HARBIN, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA - JANUARY 5: Harbin Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival - Ice and Snow World on January 5, 2010 in Harbin, People's Republic of China.

HARBIN, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA - JANUARY 5: Harbin Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival - Ice and Snow World on January 5, 2010 in Harbin, People's Republic of China.

Quan Yin (goddess of mercy) in center of Buddhism of Sanya city, Hainan province, China.

Quan Yin (goddess of mercy) in center of Buddhism of Sanya city, Hainan province, China.

Hong Kong Harbour

Hong Kong Harbour

Sik Sik Yeun Wong Tai Sin Temple, Hong Kong.

Sik Sik Yeun Wong Tai Sin Temple, Hong Kong.

HONG KONG - JANUARY 15: Times Square is a major shopping center and office tower complex on January 15, 2013 in Hong Kong. Consists of 83,700 mÃ?ÃÂ² of retail space, and 102,300 mÃ?ÃÂ² of ac

HONG KONG - JANUARY 15: Times Square is a major shopping center and office tower complex on January 15, 2013 in Hong Kong. Consists of 83,700 mÃ?ÃÂ² of retail space, and 102,300 mÃ?ÃÂ² of ac

View of modern skyscrapers in downtown Hong Kong, China on July 4,2013. Hong Kong is an international financial center that has 112 buildings that stand taller than 180 meters.

View of modern skyscrapers in downtown Hong Kong, China on July 4,2013. Hong Kong is an international financial center that has 112 buildings that stand taller than 180 meters.

Golden Pavilion of Chi Lin Nunnery in Hong Kong, S.A.R.

Golden Pavilion of Chi Lin Nunnery in Hong Kong, S.A.R.

HONG KONG - OCTOBER 14:Temple Street :It is known for its night market and one of the busiest flea markets at night in the territory. October 14 ,2013 in Hong Kong.

HONG KONG - OCTOBER 14:Temple Street :It is known for its night market and one of the busiest flea markets at night in the territory. October 14 ,2013 in Hong Kong.

Landmark of Hong Kong buildings and tourists junk boat.

Landmark of Hong Kong buildings and tourists junk boat.

HONG KONG - JANUARY 1 : 2011 Countdown Fireworks Show January 1, 2011 in Hong Kong

HONG KONG - JANUARY 1 : 2011 Countdown Fireworks Show January 1, 2011 in Hong Kong

Hong Kong harbour at day

Hong Kong harbour at day

Cityscape, Hong Kong, China

Cityscape, Hong Kong, China

HONG KONG - APRIL 10: Tai Long Wan beach "Big Wave Bay" in Hong Kong on April 10 2011. Considered one of the most beautiful places in Hong Kong, it is a popular surf destination.;

HONG KONG - APRIL 10: Tai Long Wan beach "Big Wave Bay" in Hong Kong on April 10 2011. Considered one of the most beautiful places in Hong Kong, it is a popular surf destination.;

Tai Long Sai Wan, one of the best beaches in Hong Kong with crystal clear water, surrounded by beautiful hills.

Tai Long Sai Wan, one of the best beaches in Hong Kong with crystal clear water, surrounded by beautiful hills.

Interior of the Man-Mo Chinese Temple in Hong Kong

Interior of the Man-Mo Chinese Temple in Hong Kong

Annie Wong Gallery in the Fung Ping Shan Building (Bronx Room)

Annie Wong Gallery in the Fung Ping Shan Building (Bronx Room)

Junk boat along Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, August 2011

Junk boat along Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, August 2011

Tourist tram at the Peak, Hong Kong.

Tourist tram at the Peak, Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Park in Hong Kong, China.

Hong Kong Park in Hong Kong, China.

Hong Kong skyline; Shutterstock ID 130396826; Project/Title: Hong Kong; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Hong Kong skyline; Shutterstock ID 130396826; Project/Title: Hong Kong; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Urban architecture in Hong Kong Victoria Harbor in the day with blue sky and cloud.

Urban architecture in Hong Kong Victoria Harbor in the day with blue sky and cloud.

Museum of Tea ware Flagstaff House, Hong Kong Park, Hong Kong

Museum of Tea ware Flagstaff House, Hong Kong Park, Hong Kong

Buddhist Statues, Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China

Buddhist Statues, Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China

Tian Tan Giant Buddha

Tian Tan Giant Buddha

Buddhist Statues, Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China

Buddhist Statues, Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China

Mad hatter tea cups in hong kong disneyland.

Mad hatter tea cups in hong kong disneyland.

view of Lantau island in Hong Kong.

view of Lantau island in Hong Kong.

Neon signs in the Wan Chai District of Hong Kong Island.

Neon signs in the Wan Chai District of Hong Kong Island.

Repulse bay a in Hong Kong an area with luxury apartments on the beach

Repulse bay a in Hong Kong an area with luxury apartments on the beach

Hong Kong hiking trail scenery - Dragon's Back

Hong Kong hiking trail scenery - Dragon's Back

Hong Kong street scene at night

Hong Kong street scene at night

Models of old grocery store in Hong Kong Heritage Museum.

Models of old grocery store in Hong Kong Heritage Museum.

Sha Tin Racecourse, Hong Kong

Sha Tin Racecourse, Hong Kong

Walking Street in Shopping area of Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.

Walking Street in Shopping area of Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.

Happy Valley night view

Happy Valley night view

Hong Kong harbour at day, Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Promenade.

Hong Kong harbour at day, Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Promenade.

Tourists visit the Museum of Art in Kowloon. Established in 1962, the art collections now are in excess of 15,800 objects. May 29, 2007 in Hong Kong, China.

Tourists visit the Museum of Art in Kowloon. Established in 1962, the art collections now are in excess of 15,800 objects. May 29, 2007 in Hong Kong, China.

HONG KONG - AUGUST 01: signs, people and bus at night on Nathan Road in Kowloon, Hong Kong on August 02, 2012. Nathan Road is the main street in Kowloon and is lined with shops and restaurants; Shutterstock ID 114047152; Project/Title: Hong Kong city app;

HONG KONG - AUGUST 01: signs, people and bus at night on Nathan Road in Kowloon, Hong Kong on August 02, 2012. Nathan Road is the main street in Kowloon and is lined with shops and restaurants; Shutterstock ID 114047152; Project/Title: Hong Kong city app;

The night street scenery of Wan Chai Street at Hong Kong Island

The night street scenery of Wan Chai Street at Hong Kong Island

embrasured watchtower of Jin Shan Ling Great Wall, Chengde, Hebei province, China.

embrasured watchtower of Jin Shan Ling Great Wall, Chengde, Hebei province, China.

Nanjing, China; beautiful nanjing confucius temple at dusk,China.; Shutterstock ID 154965989; Project/Title: Viking Destinations; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Nanjing, China; beautiful nanjing confucius temple at dusk,China.; Shutterstock ID 154965989; Project/Title: Viking Destinations; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Harvest, Yangshuo, China

Harvest, Yangshuo, China

Suzhou, China; Suzhou, China - July 18, 2007: Suzhou old town in the evening - a canal, historic houses and chinese lanterns on July 18, 2007. Suzhou is a major tourist attraction in China.;

Suzhou, China; Suzhou, China - July 18, 2007: Suzhou old town in the evening - a canal, historic houses and chinese lanterns on July 18, 2007. Suzhou is a major tourist attraction in China.;

Mountain Huangshan in the morning, Anhui province,China.

Mountain Huangshan in the morning, Anhui province,China.

Bamboo raft with tourists on the Li river, Yangshou, China.

Bamboo raft with tourists on the Li river, Yangshou, China.

Guilin, China; Beautiful Yu Long river Karst mountain landscape in Yangshuo Guilin, China;

Guilin, China; Beautiful Yu Long river Karst mountain landscape in Yangshuo Guilin, China;

The Old Town of Lijiang in China, Lijiang was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997.

The Old Town of Lijiang in China, Lijiang was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997.

Chongqing, China - JAN 17: Jeifangbei downtown on Jan 15, 2014 in Chongqing China. Chongqing is the largest direct-controlled municipality and comprises 19 districts, 15 counties and 4 counties.

Chongqing, China - JAN 17: Jeifangbei downtown on Jan 15, 2014 in Chongqing China. Chongqing is the largest direct-controlled municipality and comprises 19 districts, 15 counties and 4 counties.

chengdu old bridge at night ablaze with lights , sichuan , China.

chengdu old bridge at night ablaze with lights , sichuan , China.

An old street in Chengdu,capital of Sichuan,west of China.

An old street in Chengdu,capital of Sichuan,west of China.

Ancient Wind-rain bridge in Xijiang Hmong village.

Ancient Wind-rain bridge in Xijiang Hmong village.

Curvy roads on Old Silk Route, Silk trading route between China and India, Sikkim

Curvy roads on Old Silk Route, Silk trading route between China and India, Sikkim

Xi'an, China; ancient tower at dusk in xian city wall ,China;

Xi'an, China; ancient tower at dusk in xian city wall ,China;

Camel trekking through the Southern Desert, Dunhuang, China

Camel trekking through the Southern Desert, Dunhuang, China

Camel, Silk Road, Turpan, China

Camel, Silk Road, Turpan, China

Gate and great hall night scene,chongqing,china;

Gate and great hall night scene,chongqing,china;

CHONGQING - MARCH 15: A residential area on March 15, 2012 in Chongqing. The municipality of Chongqing has a population of 28,846,200, although the urbanized area is estimated to be of 6 or 7 million.;

CHONGQING - MARCH 15: A residential area on March 15, 2012 in Chongqing. The municipality of Chongqing has a population of 28,846,200, although the urbanized area is estimated to be of 6 or 7 million.;

Quay at Chongqing, China;

Quay at Chongqing, China;

Chongqing, China; Skyscrapers and embankment of the modern city of China;

Chongqing, China; Skyscrapers and embankment of the modern city of China;

Hong Kong, China - December 9, 2014: Variety of advertisements at Tung Choi street. A lot of small shops are located at Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong.; Shutterstock ID 260428181; Project/Title: Fodor's TripWolf; TW_15; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Hong Kong, China - December 9, 2014: Variety of advertisements at Tung Choi street. A lot of small shops are located at Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong.; Shutterstock ID 260428181; Project/Title: Fodor's TripWolf; TW_15; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

view on downtown street on August 1, 2012 in Macau, China.

view on downtown street on August 1, 2012 in Macau, China.

MACAO - FEBRUARY 3: The Taoist A-Ma Temple on February 3, 2007, at Macao. Taoism in Macao is widepread and practiced daily by the local people. A-Ma is the mother temple of Macao.

MACAO - FEBRUARY 3: The Taoist A-Ma Temple on February 3, 2007, at Macao. Taoism in Macao is widepread and practiced daily by the local people. A-Ma is the mother temple of Macao.

MACAU-OCT 7 : Tourists visit the Historic Center of Macao on Oct 7, 2010 in Macau, China. The Historic Centre of Macao was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005.

MACAU-OCT 7 : Tourists visit the Historic Center of Macao on Oct 7, 2010 in Macau, China. The Historic Centre of Macao was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005.

Resorts and casinos along the skyline of Macau, China.

Resorts and casinos along the skyline of Macau, China.

MACAU, CHINA - 25 SEPTEMBER 2013 - Historical buildings surround the Leal Senado Square, on 25 Sept 2013, in Macau, China.

MACAU, CHINA - 25 SEPTEMBER 2013 - Historical buildings surround the Leal Senado Square, on 25 Sept 2013, in Macau, China.

MACAU-JULY 4 : Tourists visit the Historic Centre of Macao on July 4, 2011 in Macau, China. The Historic Centre of Macao was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005.

MACAU-JULY 4 : Tourists visit the Historic Centre of Macao on July 4, 2011 in Macau, China. The Historic Centre of Macao was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005.

SHANGHAI - SEPTEMBER 24: Shanghai Bund historical buildings and street on September 24, 2011 in Shanghai. Shanghai is a developing economy center in China.;

SHANGHAI - SEPTEMBER 24: Shanghai Bund historical buildings and street on September 24, 2011 in Shanghai. Shanghai is a developing economy center in China.;

TIANZIFANG, SHANGHAI - JUNE 25: People in Tianzifang on June 25, 2013. Tianzifang is an arts and crafts enclave that has developed from a renovated residential area in the French Concession area of Shanghai.;

TIANZIFANG, SHANGHAI - JUNE 25: People in Tianzifang on June 25, 2013. Tianzifang is an arts and crafts enclave that has developed from a renovated residential area in the French Concession area of Shanghai.;

Golden Temples Roof Top Jing An Tranquility Temple Park at Nanjing Street Cars and Intersection in Central Shanghai, China. Richest buddhist temple in Shanghai. Trademarks removed or obscured.;

Golden Temples Roof Top Jing An Tranquility Temple Park at Nanjing Street Cars and Intersection in Central Shanghai, China. Richest buddhist temple in Shanghai. Trademarks removed or obscured.;

SHANGHAI - NOV 28: Devotees light up joss-sticks to pray at the Jade Buddha Temple (founded 1882) on November 28, 2011 in Shanghai, China. Buddhism is enjoying a revival in modern liberal China.;

SHANGHAI - NOV 28: Devotees light up joss-sticks to pray at the Jade Buddha Temple (founded 1882) on November 28, 2011 in Shanghai, China. Buddhism is enjoying a revival in modern liberal China.;

China, Shanghai city. Longhua Temple. Hundreds of golden buddhas sculptures having gathering inside temple.;

China, Shanghai city. Longhua Temple. Hundreds of golden buddhas sculptures having gathering inside temple.;

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 24: The Museum of the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party on Xingye Road on March 24, 2013 in Shanghai;

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 24: The Museum of the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party on Xingye Road on March 24, 2013 in Shanghai;

Lhasa, China; LHASA, TIBET- May 15: Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, China, The Palace is the Tibet historic and political landmark May 15, 2014 Lhasa, Tibet.;

Lhasa, China; LHASA, TIBET- May 15: Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, China, The Palace is the Tibet historic and political landmark May 15, 2014 Lhasa, Tibet.;

Liu Li Chang is a well-known Cultural Street Beijing.The street was built 300 years ago.Hundreds of antique shops located on this street.Many foreign tourists like to visit here.

Liu Li Chang is a well-known Cultural Street Beijing.The street was built 300 years ago.Hundreds of antique shops located on this street.Many foreign tourists like to visit here.

Western Zhaoling, Eastern Qing Tombs (Beihai, China) UNESCO World Heritage Site;

Western Zhaoling, Eastern Qing Tombs (Beihai, China) UNESCO World Heritage Site;

HONG KONG - OCTOBER 23:Temple Street :It is known for its night market and one of the busiest flea markets at night in the territory. October 23 ,2013 in Hong Kong

HONG KONG - OCTOBER 23:Temple Street :It is known for its night market and one of the busiest flea markets at night in the territory. October 23 ,2013 in Hong Kong

Golden pavilion of absolute perfection in Nan Lian Garden in Chi Lin Nunnery, Hong Kong, China

Golden pavilion of absolute perfection in Nan Lian Garden in Chi Lin Nunnery, Hong Kong, China

Bird's eye view of Shanghai Pudong at night;

Bird's eye view of Shanghai Pudong at night;

Royal garden in Beijing: Beihai park;

Royal garden in Beijing: Beihai park;

China Beijing the Summer Palace promenade;

China Beijing the Summer Palace promenade;

the forbidden city of the golden water bridge in beijing,China;

the forbidden city of the golden water bridge in beijing,China;

Art graffiti in Beijing Dashanzi Art District which houses an artistic community, among 50-year old factory buildings of unique architectural style. Beijing on May 25, 2013.

Art graffiti in Beijing Dashanzi Art District which houses an artistic community, among 50-year old factory buildings of unique architectural style. Beijing on May 25, 2013.

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