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The Chinese civilization is one of the oldest in the world, and these photos will prove it is also one of the most beautiful.

If it's your first time visiting China, then Beijing, Shanghai, and Xian are a must-see. The famous Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Summer Palace are found in Beijing; Shanghai is a world-renowned metropolis with a stunning skyline; and Xian, on the Yellow River, is home to the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.

Have you ever been to China? Post your photos, of vote on your favorite submissions below!

#1

Tianzi Mountains

Tianzi Mountains

Richard Janecki Report

RoscaRadu
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thousand Needles (WoW players know what I'm saying!) ;)

Angel
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Avatar was based on this

Emilie Gardiner
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9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am I the only person reading this in 2016?

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    #2

    Huanglong

    Huanglong

    travelchina.gov.cn Report

    Cloudy@noon
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes people simply stereotype a country by the impression it gives to the world

    #3

    Zhangye Danxia Landform In Gansu

    Zhangye Danxia Landform In Gansu

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    Michel Guntern
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gansu province is in the north-west of China.

    JessicaLancia
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such a shame this place it's not so colorful in reality!

    SharonBynoe
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is stunning! Its like an artist painting come to life!

    KennethSilagy
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are hills like this in Oregon too. Great capture

    #4

    Detian Falls

    Detian Falls

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    YashodaJordan
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! I wish I could visit this place

    VonRoga
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You get denied for a pardon or something?

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    Michel Guntern
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Ban Gioc – Detian Falls is on the Quay Sơn River, between China and Vietnam.

    Ai Tran
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only half of falls in the main river (right side of the picture) belong to China. The left side of the river belongs to Viet Nam

    Ai Tran
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only half of the big falls in right side belong to China. The left part of the river belongs to Viet Nam

    TammyChapman
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely the most stunning waterfalls I have ever seen. Would love to see in person. Putting this on my bucket list.

    NguyenThuyet
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's Ban Gioc Fall - in between Vietnam and China boundary.

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    #5

    Thousand Islands Lake

    Thousand Islands Lake

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    JaysenNavarro
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thousand Needles after Cataclysm.

    Michel Guntern
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Qiandaohu Lake and its 1,078 islands is located in Zhejiang province.

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    #6

    Great Wall

    Great Wall

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    Michel Guntern
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish it looked as nice as this when I was there. In all reality, it's very crowded.

    LuEmily
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you like going on a stairmaster for 4 hours, go ahead....

    DianaHansen
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    its quite amazing and fun to walk along. oh the sites you will see and feels you will get when you realize the history of it.

    SarahBrignell
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Obviously this is one of the bucket list that i wish to go

    #7

    Huangshan, Anhui

    Huangshan, Anhui

    KM CHeng Report

    Michel Guntern
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How on earth did they build that stone bridge between these two cliffs?

    LuyenDao
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing...real eye opener these photos. Also, i've seen 3 game-related comments (WoW and Lara Croft)...shows how little we know about this country!

    #8

    Pearl Shoal Waterfall, Jiuzhaigou

    Pearl Shoal Waterfall, Jiuzhaigou

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    #9

    Maijishan Grottoes

    Maijishan Grottoes

    absolutechinatours.com Report

    PatriciaSallume
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You will ha e to turn into pixels if you want to see that last picture. That is a digital image created by a talented man named Ryan Bliss. You can see it at digital blasphemy.com

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    Michel Guntern
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Head to Tianshui, Gansu Province, northwest China.

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    #10

    Yangtze River

    Yangtze River

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    Michel Guntern
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Yangtze Rive is the longest river in Asia and the third-longest in the world.

    AnnaSalerno
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awwww the Yangtze River, I've read about it since I was a child!

    SarahBrignell
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    was this from any film? coz i recognise this from somewhere

    #11

    Red Beach, Panjin

    Red Beach, Panjin

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    Michel Guntern
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Featuring the red plant of Suaeda salsa, in the world's biggest wetland and reed marsh.

    #12

    Zhangye

    Zhangye

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    JasonMote
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have seen more than once where his renders get posted as photographs without anyone being the wiser. Highland Spring comes to mind as one that has been posted a lot. Perhaps the author did not know this was a copyrigted render. It goes to show how amazingly awesome Ryan is and everyone should visit his site and support him by becoming a member.

    RyanHicks
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This image is not a real place in China. It is a computer generated image from DigitalBlasphemy.com http://www.digitalblasphemy.com/preview.shtml?i=cloudterrace1

    RyanHicks
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is not a real image. This is a 100% computer generated image from DigitalBlasphemy.com. Since that site's owner's name has been edited out of the image, I am quite sure it is in violation of copyright. http://www.digitalblasphemy.com/preview.shtml?i=cloudterrace1

    SharonSwandale
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just shows you how amazing Ryan Bliss is - his imagination provides us with a place we want to visit that is even more beautiful than reality

    GayleBawden
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is not Zhangye, not even a photograph. It is digital artwork done by Ryan Bliss of Digital Blasphemy (http://digitalblasphemy.com/preview.shtml?i=cloudterrace1). You can see the plagiarist has even reversed to picture and hidden the watermark. You should take this down; it's been posted without the artist's permission.

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    #13

    Libo

    Libo

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    KemalÇördük
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I the only one to want to swim here in that water with an amazing shade of blue?...

    AnnaSalerno
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow so many amazing things to visit in China!

    LillianGonzalesBrown
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The water looks like sterling silver threads. Spectacular!

    KennethSilagy
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The eye of the photographer is tremendous. Great capture

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    #14

    Road To Tianmen Mountains, Zhangjiajie

    Road To Tianmen Mountains, Zhangjiajie

    Peter Cheung Report

    ShaudaySmith
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the Triple Black Diamond slope for Extreme truckers...

    AnnaSalerno
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMGosh so many switchbacks... I'd love to travel on this road with an experienced driver!

    GlynisLailann
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jeepers, this is better than Sani Pass, Lesotho.

    #15

    Where The Great Wall Ends

    Where The Great Wall Ends

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    YuriTong
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here is the starting point of the Great Wall,not the ends

    SarahBrignell
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where do the other end point of the Great Wall is?

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    Michel Guntern
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Captured in great weather conditions. :)

    BillyofChina
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is beginning of the Great wall!!if you can ,welcome to china

    DarylPungitore
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where can we attempt to define Start and End? Is there a real difference or is it really imaginary?

    SarahBrignell
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always wondering where the start / end point of the Great Wall is

    StephenFurber
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is stupid, who ever wanted to invade China can just walk around the wall duhh

    KlaraAnna
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where the Great Wall meets the sea.

    dbradley
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1st time I've seen one of the ends. Now I don't need to go.

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    #16

    Yangshuo, Xingping, Guangxi Province

    Yangshuo, Xingping, Guangxi Province

    Peter Stewart Report

    Michel Guntern
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This fishing village is on the Li River.

    AllanBegg
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What limestone planet is this ?

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    #17

    Yuanyang Rice Terraces, Yunnan

    Yuanyang Rice Terraces, Yunnan

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    #18

    Buddhist Temple

    Buddhist Temple

    Konstantin Iagoudine Report

    Michel Guntern
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'Praying man and a monk in a mountain Buddhist temple' - Don't you just hate it when a photographer doesn't tell you where.

    #19

    Abandoned Village, Goqui Island, Shengsi, Zhoushan

    Abandoned Village, Goqui Island, Shengsi, Zhoushan

    Jane Qing Report

    TammyChapman
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would really like to see this. It shows how nature will slowly take back everything man has built.

    AnnaSalerno
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love to walk around here.

    #20

    Qiongkushitai Village,turks County, Yili Xinjiang

    Qiongkushitai Village,turks County, Yili Xinjiang

    Adam Chen Report

    KataminiWatson
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Douceur des courbes et superbe lumière! très belle photo, j'aime beaucoup!

    VonRoga
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dear China, you have some sexy lumps.

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    #21

    Jiuzhaigou Valley And National Park Located In Northern Sichuan Province Of Southwestern China

    Jiuzhaigou Valley And National Park Located In Northern Sichuan Province Of Southwestern China

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    AbelBlanco
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://vimeo.com/141741865 during Chinese National Holiday

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    #23

    Blue Moon Valley

    Blue Moon Valley

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    Michel Guntern
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Located near Lijiang, in Yunnan province.

    TammyChapman
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks awesome, but it also seems as if the water is frozen.

    #24

    Stairway To Heaven, Huangshan

    Stairway To Heaven, Huangshan

    Roy Cheung Report

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    #25

    Li River

    Li River

    Weerapong Chaipuck Report

    Mimi
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are Cormorant birds used to swoop into the water to catch the fish. They have metal rings around their gullet to prevent them from swallowing their catch. Cormorant fishing is a night time activity and the boats are far less picturesque. This is a posed photo. Inaccurate, but beautiful.

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    #27

    Sunset In Hemu Village

    Sunset In Hemu Village

    Wilson Chong Report

    #28

    Crescent Moon Lake At Dunhuang

    Crescent Moon Lake At Dunhuang

    Teerayut Chaisarn Report

    Dilini Hansika
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this looks like a painting. not something in real world....

    SarahBrignell
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly like one of the anime thing

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    #29

    Larung Gar

    Larung Gar

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    Martin
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wow. i'd like to know what their sewer system is like, if they even have one.

    Ai Tran
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are destroyed these days (end of July 2016) by the Chinese autorities of Tibet

    Les Lea
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course they have ! But under the worst to live... :)

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    #30

    Shilin Geopark

    Shilin Geopark

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    #31

    Jiu Zhai Gou Valley

    Jiu Zhai Gou Valley

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    #32

    The Hanging Monastery Outside Of Datong

    The Hanging Monastery Outside Of Datong

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    #33

    Canola Flower Fields

    Canola Flower Fields

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    #34

    Long Lake, Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan

    Long Lake, Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan

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    #35

    Hidden Mountain Village In Southern China

    Hidden Mountain Village In Southern China

    Christian Ortiz Report

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    #37

    Leshan Giant Budha

    Leshan Giant Budha

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    #38

    Red Land, Dongchuan, Yunnan

    Red Land, Dongchuan, Yunnan

    Ning Zhang Report

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    #39

    Fenghuang County

    Fenghuang County

    Yves Andre Report

    KlaraAnna
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's magical and one and only place like it

    #40

    Fishermen At Golden Sunset

    Fishermen At Golden Sunset

    Jia Han Dong Report

    #41

    The Dragon Bridge Along The Yulong River, Yangshuo

    The Dragon Bridge Along The Yulong River, Yangshuo

    Marko Stavric Report

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    #42

    Ferry At Work As A Public Transportation On River

    Ferry At Work As A Public Transportation On River

    James Khoo Report

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    #43

    Hangzhou, Xi Hu

    Hangzhou, Xi Hu

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    #44

    Seaweed Cultivation In Fujian Province

    Seaweed Cultivation In Fujian Province

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    #45

    Field Worker At Rice Fields

    Field Worker At Rice Fields

    Marin Tomic Report

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    #46

    A Qj Doubleheader Blasted Uphill To Shangdian On The Jitong Tielu

    A Qj Doubleheader Blasted Uphill To Shangdian On The Jitong Tielu

    Frühtau Report

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    #47

    Land Between Russia, Siberia And China Xinjiang

    Land Between Russia, Siberia And China Xinjiang

    YS Lee Report

    #48

    Changbaishan Tianchi Lake

    Changbaishan Tianchi Lake

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    #49

    Elephant Trunk Hill Li River Guilin

    Elephant Trunk Hill Li River Guilin

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    TammyChapman
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would be cool to sit in that round rock behind the boats.

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    #50

    Terracotta Army, Lintong, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

    Terracotta Army, Lintong, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

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    #51

    Tibet Lasha

    Tibet Lasha

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    #52

    The Dying Art Of Fishing With Cormorants, Yangshuo

    The Dying Art Of Fishing With Cormorants, Yangshuo

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    #53

    Danba, Western Sichuan Province

    Danba, Western Sichuan Province

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    #54

    May Fourth Square, Qingdao

    May Fourth Square, Qingdao

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    #55

    Cool Place In China

    Cool Place In China

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    RebeccaLuo
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    haha "cool place in china"... it's the Leshan Buddha in Sichuan province, if anyone wonders where it is.

    NancyLaird
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An absolutely incredible series of photos - just gorgeous.

    AilinChen
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Leshan Giant Buddha,Sichuan Province :)

    #56

    Zhaoxing Village, Guizhou Province

    Zhaoxing Village, Guizhou Province

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    #57

    May Fourth Square, Qingdao

    May Fourth Square, Qingdao

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    #58

    Pollution

    Pollution

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