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China is a big country that’s almost as large as the whole of Europe. That is why it is no surprise that China is quite diverse in terms of its terrain, climate, architecture, and culture. When visiting, one can marvel at its spectacular urbanism as well as natural gems and rich history that shines next to fascinating innovations.
We’ve collected a bunch of different photos that capture different parts of the Chinese landscape. Together, they illustrate how varied the country really is. Scroll down to see the broad range of beautiful vistas and a variety of other interesting tidbits you can find in China.
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#1
Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park
zak 2 years ago
Beautiful pic, but I have a very hard time believing that's not edited to enhance the colors.
Spikey Bunny 2 years ago
I thought the same thing. It says it's a "digital edit" in the description in Instagram. I think it looks more like a painting/mural.
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Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
Fake or real, I like the picture. I want a stripey cliff now.
DarkGlassSphere 2 years ago
It is real place called Rainbow Mountains. Different natural minerals make it look like this.
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Spikey Bunny 2 years ago
The Instagram description says it's a "digital edit".
Load More Replies...Chinese history spans over millennia and is marked by many cultural achievements and philosophical and geopolitical shifts. Over the years, it’s been ruled by many different dynasties that have seen the country through prosperous times as well as hardships. It’s gone through multiple unifications and fractions but always continued to be under an imperial rule that spanned from 221 BC to the revolution in 1911.
Known for their harsh rule, the Quin dynasty unified different warring states into what we now know as China and established the imperial rule. The hard-working commoners at that time built the country’s infrastructure as well as The Great Wall of China. The Han dynasty that came after, ushered the golden age of culture into the country by opening up the Silk Road and spreading Confucianism. The country’s art, literature, and technology also flourished during the Tang rule, while the population reached 100 million when the Song dynasty was in power. The Yuan dynasty introduced the Mongol rule, the Mings increased urbanization, and the Quing dynasty concluded the run of emperors.
You can see traces of the impressive history of the country when visiting popular sites such as the Terracotta Army, the Forbidden City, or the Temple of Heaven.
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#2
Shared Pool At A Housing Complex In China
Human #1,232,867 2 years ago
I went there, this is 100% photoshped. The water is super durty and nothing like this blue. With heavy pollution from the air, no way to keep it clean anyway.
Spikey Bunny 2 years ago
It's really interesting that I can't find a single bad review of this place... anywhere! Not one bad photo, not one bad comment... not even a "I got a sunburn" or similar annoying comment! Bizarre. A lot of the photos don't match up with the stories. It's like all these posts have been scrubbed? After looking up a bunch of these posts, I'm begging to think they are all fake... and I don't usually think/comment things like that.
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Mimi La Souris 2 years ago
i like it but i can't stop thinking "yaaaaa, gastro epidemic for everyone"
#3
These Balconies In Guiyang, China
Zara VP 2 years ago (edited)
It's so interesting to have a peek at the different personalities of each resident.
Hemminsleifwa E 2 years ago
How high is the fences? I get nervous when I see the one with toys, and the walls are like ankle high.
Jerry Thomas 2 years ago
The lower one on the left side is that black mold on the patio? I see lots of peeling paint on the lower levels.
thewomaninthestripedshirt 2 years ago
I like the ones with checkered floors. I’d have a lot of plants on my balcony if I lived here.
If you’re more impressed by natural attractions, China has a lot to offer there too. In this mosaic of landscapes, you can witness the greatness of the Himalayan mountains as well as the vastness of the eastern plains and everything in between. For example, the dreamy Zhangjiajie's "floating" peaks are a true natural wonder. These sandstone pinnacles that stand together like a forest have inspired the landscape of the movie “Avatar.” And, surprisingly or not, that’s not only stone forest in the country. If you happen to be in China and are up for seeing another one, just drop by Yunnan Stone Forest Geological Park where you can marvel at another set of spectacular formations.
Another star of the Chinese natural world is the Zhangye Danxia mountain range. They have been nicknamed Rainbow Mountains for its impressive color palette. If you’re looking for more impressive colorful views, visit the Jiuzhaigou nature reserve and national park in Sichuan that is home to over 100 multicolored lakes. Feast your eyes on the emerald green, sapphire blue, rosy red, and apricot yellow lakes embedded between the majestic mountains.
#4
Avatar Mountains - Zhangjiajie, China - Also Known As An Inspiration For Pandora. P.S. The Echo Here Is Incredible
Tracy Wallick 2 years ago
IIRC there's a huge glass bridge built there. Guessing you wouldn't be a fan, lol
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The Mediterranean Fruit 2 years ago
I would love to play music from there and listen to it ring out throughout the valley.
beautiful plumage 2 years ago
comment if you think these would've absolutely been pushed over by groups of drunk college kids or idiots in enormous trucks in your country.
#5
New Bookstore In Chengdu, China
Owen 2 years ago
It beatiful, but... how do you actually get to the books? I guess some kind of automated or mechanical system?
Zara VP 2 years ago
It's actually a sort of picture/ wallpaper lit by a light from behind. If you look closely to the bottom right hand of this picture it's easier to spot the difference.
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Human #1,232,867 2 years ago
It's not book but just paper printed picture. And with all the book banned in China, this bookstore is for display only.
Jerusalem Cat Syndrome 2 years ago
How to find out more about posts: I could have searched for "New Bookstore In Chengdu", but if there is no info there, I start by clicking on the original link on the bottom left. That takes me to an earlier version of the post, which told me the name of the store, which I copied into Google Search. That took me to: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/surreal-new-bookstore-opened-china
Deta Rossiter 2 years ago
a lot of it is actually wallpaper, and not real books. this entry should be amended
#6
This Vertical Forest In Foshan, China. This Building Is Fortified With Lush Vegetation That Fights Air Pollution By Absorbing CO2 And Producing Oxygen
Verena 2 years ago
Last thing I heard about this, 6 months ago, was that almost everybody moved, because the plants they chose attracted too many unfriendly bugs, due to the local climate, too. This made it impossible to use the balconies and they too found their way via vents, ducts and occasionally open doors and windows to the inside. Less is sometimes more.
Spikey Bunny 2 years ago
This particular photo doesn't seem to be of the building the post is about, but I did watch a video on YouTube that talks about your comment. They sold the all the apartments quickly, but people only moved into 10 units. Management promised quarterly care and trimming the trees and plants required, and it's not happening. Everything is overgrown. They also assumed tenants would be caring for most of their own plants (probably only where they could reach?)..., BUT, the biggest problem: mosquitoes, other bugs and pests. What a shame.
Load More Replies... VioletHunter 2 years ago
I wonder if people actually live in there. I imagine you'd have tons of bugs there all the time.
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
Hey, Kitten! Long time, no pounce!
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Yasmin Janette 2 years ago
I would think that it blocks the light so your flat would be in darkness
China is also home to multiple species of beautiful and, coincidentally, really cute animals, giant pandas being the most revered ones. Chinese high-altitude forests inhabit two very adorable and, unfortunately, endangered species: red pandas (that are not actually related to giant pandas) and golden snub-nosed monkeys. If you’re more of a cat person, know that China has the biggest Siberian tiger park. The clouded leopard is another big cat that has made the Himalayas its home.
#7
KFC China Has 2-In-1 Fried Chicken Plus Coke, Known As Lazy Cup
thewomaninthestripedshirt 2 years ago
It’s almost surprising the US doesn’t have this, because people here love to eat in their cars, and even on the subway in NYC I’ve seen people eating all sorts of things over the years, not necessarily conducive to eating on the go!
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Spikey Bunny 2 years ago
... and several "KFC"'s blatantly copy the real KFC. I think this one is a copycat too.
Load More Replies... Human #1,232,867 2 years ago (edited)
KFC taste is also quite different. good luck to find some real chicken.
Omima mimi miki 2 years ago
but those gross paper straws i can just imagine getting greasy, soggy and displeasing
#8
The Mountains Surrounding Xingping, A Small Village On The Banks Of The Li River (Guilin, China)
Kevin the Manager 2 years ago
I hadn't the foggiest what you were referring to, then it came to me in dew course...
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thewomaninthestripedshirt 2 years ago
Very beautiful. The two things I would like to visit China for, the unique landscapes like this one, and the food. In the US we don’t have mountains like these, surrounded by flat land — the mountainous areas are more gradual.
#9
Buildings In Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Fiddlediddle2.0 2 years ago
So do the residents put the plants there or is it the building ? Who/how are they cared for? As a plant lover, this is so much nicer on the eyes than grey concrete and metal.
Spikey Bunny 2 years ago
Such a shame. Overgrown and plagued by bugs, hardly anyone lives there. I posted a quote from a 2020 article about the buildings below. Sorry I couldn't find any current information about the problems/resolutions, but another quote from that same story says: "The project developer said in response that they will provide maintenance four times a year and will also step up pest control efforts."
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From a Sep 16, 2020 Real Estate article in LuxuryLaunches.com about these buildings: "...In only a matter of a few months, this Chinese complex went from eco-paradise to veritable hell. The apartments that are left unoccupied by tenants have been occupied by hoards of pesky insects that have completely ruined the facade of the building making it look like a desolate, run-down facility. The infestation of mosquitoes has kept tenants away and only about 10 families have moved in. The remaining eight towers of 30 floors each have been overrun by their own plants causing the mosquito invasion. What could be a vision in green if pruned and cared for properly is seen rotting in neglected balconies..."
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
That’s such a shame! It seemed like such a wonderful idea.
Load More Replies... Verena 2 years ago
Same as the above: Last thing I heard about this, 6 months ago, was that almost everybody moved, because the plants they chose attracted too many unfriendly bugs, due to the local climate, too. This made it impossible to use the balconies and they too found their way via vents, ducts and occasionally open doors and windows to the inside. Less is sometimes more.
When it comes to architectural gems, China also has a lot to offer. There are, of course, the old classics, like the stunning Potala Palace, the impressive Summer Palace, and many beautiful Pagodas. But the modern creations also fascinate many. Like the CCTV headquarters that appears to defy gravity and the Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai that lets you see the city from a bird’s eye view.
#10
The 88-Metre-High Statue Depicts Yang’asha, A Deity Worshipped By The Miao, A Local Ethnic Group In Guizhou, China
Kevin the Manager 2 years ago
Psh. I made a statue that tall last week out of Rice Krispie Treats...twice!
Alex Chan 2 years ago
Wait, I thought the Chinese government is suppressing minor ethical groups, or am I not told the truth...?
thewomaninthestripedshirt 2 years ago (edited)
Surely they suppress some more than others. I’d think it depends on the group, as if does everywhere else. I don’t mean to suggest that that’s sensible or acceptable, just that it’s quite common throughout history and in various cultures.
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Mr. Sourcrowd 🧐 2 years ago
It looks a little bit like the statue of avatar Kyoshi in The last airbender
Shannon Mallory 2 years ago
Or the dancing goddess in The Untamed (Mo dao zu shi)
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These Beautiful Rice Terraces Have Been In Use For Over A Thousand Years, Providing Water For Crops In 82 Villages To This Day
#12
When Nature Takes Over. Abandoned Village On The Island (Shengsi Islands)
ninjaTrashPandaBoom 2 years ago
" The remote village, on one of more than 400 islands in the Shengsi archipelago, was abandoned in the early 1990s as residents moved away, aiming to leave problems with education and food delivery behind them." https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2015/07/the-abandoned-fishing-village-of-houtouwan/399911/#:~:text=The%20remote%20village%2C%20on%20one,and%20food%20delivery%20behind%20them.
Ozymandias73 2 years ago
That one chapter in Creepshow with the meteor that had Stephen King as the main character.
Wishiwashi 2 years ago
Most chinese are moving away to bigger cities for better opportunities
Load More Replies... LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
Hauntingly beautiful. It looks like it has now become a destination for some tourists to take photographs of nature slowly reclaiming the building.
Spikey Bunny 2 years ago
Yep. And they're making a bunch of money, too bad it's probably not for the people who used to live there.
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Book lovers will be impressed by the interior of the Tianjin Binhai Library. Spread over five floors and 363,000 square feet, it is able to hold 1.2 million books. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have that many books there because the main space cannot be used for book storage. This was caused by the rushed construction timeline. That’s why the backs of the books were printed on film and used to give an impression of a fully stacked collection.
#13
Warrior God Guan Hu Statue, 58 Meters Tall, 1,197 Tonnes, Jingzhou, China
BoredPamda 2 years ago
Guan Yu*. My friend gave me a little statue of him when I moved into a new apartment. He's supposed to keep you safe.
Julie Gutierrez 2 years ago
The Guan Yu Statue is a large monument to Chinese deified military general Guan Yu located in Jingzhou, China. The statue was designed by Han Meilin, and finished construction in 2016. Wikipedia
sofacushionfort 2 years ago
China, in contrast to the West, held its scholars and philosophers in higher esteem than its generals. This has changed.
David 2 years ago
Chinese gods are elves? /S (actually it kind of looks like his mom and dad were elf and dwarf)
Khall Khall 2 years ago
I'm confused by this. Like most communist states are very against religion? How does this work in China? I know there is some religious persecution, usually for sects identified with a minority population or dissedent cults but aren't communists anti-religion?
Leo Domitrix 2 years ago
If you see this in the US, it's evil. Anywhere else, it's charming. I don't care where it is, that's a waste of money that could be spent giving people better lives.
#14
This Carousel In Hong Kong Has A Sea Turtle Mounted To The Floor For Disabled Children
A Nelson 2 years ago
Every carousel I've ever been on since childhood has cool things like this for disabled persons
Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 2 years ago
Traditional horsey ones have a sleigh you can roll the wheelchair into so it looks like you're getting pulled by the horses 🙂
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Fly_Agaric_Frog (They/Them) 2 years ago
We have a peacock themed seat for disabled people or people in wheelchairs at my local zoo
Fly_Agaric_Frog (They/Them) 2 years ago
*ok, maybe not wheelchairs. You'd go zooming off the thing*
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#15
This Is The End Of The Great Wall Of China. Obviously, It Has To End Somewhere But It Is Still So Weird To See
Thomas Alskit 2 years ago
Fun History lesson about the Great Wall: It was first several separate walls built during the Warring States period (in the 300s and 200s BC I think). When the state of Qin unified China to create the 'first' Dynasty, the emperor ordered for the walls to be connected and strengthened. The Han dynasty further expanded these walls with rammed earth and straw. Much later, in the 1400s and 1500s, the Ming dynasty built most of what is now still standing as the Great Wall, after overthrowing the previous Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty. The wall acted as an effective barrier to the north before the Manchus attacked and established the Qing Dynasty in 1644. (Hopefully I got all of that right, apologies if I made mistakes)
Trophy Husband 2 years ago
There are also secret hidden doors in the wall that were meant to be used to send troops out to attack, but which were hidden so they couldn't be used the other way around.
Load More Replies... Owen 2 years ago
You think it would have ended with a fort or tower or something. But nope. It just... stops.
The Problem With Censorship Is ******* 2 years ago (edited)
I like that! Nice and unpretentious.
Load More Replies... Kevin the Manager 2 years ago
Soooo, if you go down to the end, you can just swim around? Seems like a weak point...
VioletHunter 2 years ago (edited)
Probably so far away from where the enemy armies came from that they would have died of old age before ever reaching the ocean.
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David Folkard 2 years ago
There are multiple walls, it's not one wall. There are a minimum two ends to each of the walls.
Thomas Alskit 2 years ago
A huge fortress, JiaYuGuan. Legend has it that during its construction (this is like, 200s BC I think), the architect was able to estimate that it required 100000 bricks. When those bricks were all used up, only one remained. They laid it on a tower ledge as a testament to the accuracy of the architect's calculations.
Load More Replies...Another place that used this same technique to trick book lovers into believing they have an immense stock of books is Dujiangyan Zhongshuge bookstore, located in Chengdu. Of course, the decision is understandable as customers will not be able to reach books that are placed so high up. It would also quicky become a huge headache for those maintaining the cleanliness of the space. And, to be fair, they do house over 80,000 books, so the collection is still impressive enough.
#16
Ice Castle In China
Evan not Hansen 2 years ago
I learned about these in 2nd grade and desperately wanted to go see them. I still haven't gotten the chance but I would love to visit someday.
#17
There’s A Solar Farm In China Shaped Like A Panda
Juan Something(downvotevictim) 2 years ago
A truer statement has never been made.
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In Shanghai, A Unique Underground Hotel. It Utilizes An Abandoned Quarry And The Bottom Two Levels Are Completely Underwater
Mike Fitzpatrick 2 years ago
Yeah, wait till those devils learn to use the elevator!
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If you’re fascinated by the way modern architecture incorporates greenery into the buildings, you’ll be impressed by the apartment complexes in Chengdu, Sichuan. The so-called vertical forests have terraces that are overflowing with as many as 20 types of greenery. Build to combat smog and noise pollution, the impressive complexes had a lot of promise. However, the warm and humid climate led to a horrible mosquito infestation. Soon, all of the 826 apartments were abandoned.
#19
Terracotta Army In Xian, China
I took these photos of the terracotta warriors in Xi’an about a year ago and it still remains one of the most interesting places I’ve visited in China. The Terracotta Army is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. It was buried with the emperor in 210–209 BCE with the purpose of protecting him in his afterlife. The terracotta warriors were only discovered in 1974 by accident when farmers were digging a well and found fragments of the warriors which prompted archeologists to investigate.
Juan Something(downvotevictim) 2 years ago
They were beautifully painted at one time. All with different features.
TheGoodBoi 2 years ago
Yes. I read somewhere that every single one has it's own face not identical to another
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Ronnie Beaton 2 years ago
There was a travelling exhibition of some of the warriors back in the mid 1980s. I saw them when they were at the City Arts Centre in Edinburgh.
#20
A Bar Hidden Behind An Old Coca-Cola Machine In Shanghai, China
Demongrrrrl 2 years ago
Maybe the drink prices are so high that only tourists can afford them?
Wishiwashi 2 years ago
Contrary to popular believe, most people in east asia learn english.
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Yipianwachan Temple In Mount Taimu
This temple is made of copper. Mount Taimu is located in the northeastern part of Fujian Province, about 45 kilometers (27.96 miles) south of Fuding City. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, the mountain is a popular site due to its gorgeous natural scenery and many cultural sites.
The mountain features steep peaks, caves, brooks, waterfalls and ancient temples. It consists of five sections: Taimu Shanyue, Jiuli Stream and Waterfall, Qingchuan Seaside Area, Sangyuan Green Lake and the Fuyao Islands. Aside from those, there are two other scenic spots on the mountain: Lengcheng Ancient Castle and Ruiyun Temple. The marvelous view of the mountain from afar has earned itself the beautiful name "immortal mountain on the sea".
Khall Khall 2 years ago
Plated with copper maybe? A copper alloy? I don't think you could build something like that out of pure copper. It's pretty soft and bends pretty easily, especially after being in direct sunlight for half a day.
But it’s not all that bad. For those who like buildings that look like other things, the Sanya Beauty Crown Hotel is for you. A complex made out of nine buildings made to look like trees is impressive during the day and at night when it’s lit up with multicolored lights. With lavish interiors and an elaborate decor, this 7-star hotel is perfect for those looking for a luxurious experience.
#22
Fairytale Castle, Guizhou, China
TheGoodBoi 2 years ago
Thanks I'll move in tomorrow. Also, once I'm in, could you just take away the bridge?
I heart Boo-BI-es 2 years ago
I wonder how often and who is using the staircase leading to the middle of the water?
Aimée Drouin 2 years ago
It’s a hotel called Jilong Castle Country Club, for anyone interested!
VioletHunter 2 years ago (edited)
Building fake castles is the definition of cringe imo. Or is that actually used as a hotel?
#23
Chengdu Tea Master
While I was in Chengdu I was trying to find a certain tea house that I’ve seen online a long time ago. It took me a while but I finally managed to find an address online that lead me to the outskirts of the city.
As I arrived at the tea village, I saw many of the shops and tea houses were closed. I thought to myself that this tea shop might have closed down and I won’t be able to visit it.
With a bit of exploring around the area, I found this lovely gentleman who owns one of the tea houses. We had a bit of a chat and he kindly agreed to let me take photos of him. I bought some tea from him and then the theatrics started.
Katy McMouse 2 years ago
I just tried twisting my arm like that and I think I dislocated something.
TheGoodBoi 2 years ago
There there. I'll bring ice and pain meds. Also bed rest and BP for a week.
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#24
This Intricate Jade Carving At A Hotel In China
David 2 years ago
WOW. I have no idea if it is still there but - Hong Kong - mid 80s - I visited a 'museum of jade and ivory'. I do not recall its official name. It was full of AMAZING carvings. Some of it used to be owned by emperors and such. really, really intricate work and some of the subjects were things that I as an American would not have chosen for that much effort. One example I recall is a large (2-3 feet) praying mantis on top of a bowl of fruit - all carved out of jade. There were guards standing around with submachine guns to make sure you didn't mess with their stuff. I recall thinking how sad it would be if they ever had to use those machine guns because they would probably destroy a bunch of art that wasn't replaceable. Anyway - it was impressive and cool memory and something I just sort of chanced upon when walking around Hong Kong.
Khall Khall 2 years ago
I'd love to know how much jade is worth and how much is here. Obviously this would be worth more but it'd still be neat to know.
All in all, China has a lot to offer. Like, a lot, a lot. So, if you ever plan on visiting this big country, make sure to get yourself a detailed itinerary. And grab a camera to snap some memorable pictures that can later get on one of our lists.
#25
My Hotel In China Has A Card To Give To A Taxi Driver So You Can Find Your Way Back
David 2 years ago
This is a good idea anywhere you stay, even when the language is the same. When I check into a hotel I always take one of their business cards and tuck it in my wallet. It is easy to forget the address of your hotel. I've also been in towns where you can't just say, "The Holiday Inn" or "The Hyatt" or whatever because then you find out there are three or four of them in that town and you have to know which one.
WindySwede 2 years ago
is their a "symbol"(?) that looks like the X with almost a 3-sided square around? Or it that a missing character replaced with generic?
Never Snarky 2 years ago
I once had to help a young man in Bolivia find his hotel because he spoke no Spanish and had no idea what or where his hotel was. He learned to always make sure to get something to let him know where he was going back to.
#26
Library In China That Holds 1.2 Million Books
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
Looks awesome, but all I can think is "wasted space". Libraries to me are endless rows of books, not massive auditoriums.
#27
Snack Serving Robot In China Upset With Me Because I Didn't Take Any Snacks
VioletHunter 2 years ago
Poor thing! I can imagine it scared of the droid torture chamber from Star Wars.
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Metalhead Turtle 🇺🇦 2 years ago
I bet it's good and that she's a sweetheart.
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This UV Handrail Sterilizer On An Escalator In Hong Kong
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
Hmm. Not sure who to believe when it comes to these. Report here claims the average exposure time to this sort of UV sterilizer is too short to actually kill most virus and bacteria. However, the report is done by a company trying to sell their competing solution. https://en.weclean.kr/articles/?q=YToxOntzOjEyOiJrZXl3b3JkX3R5cGUiO3M6MzoiYWxsIjt9&bmode=view&idx=5840404&t=board Would love to see some independent tests because all the articles I can find are from companies with a vested interest in selling you a UV sanitizer.
Pigeon (they/them) 2 years ago
YES! I’m already afraid to touch the handrails because they aren’t just dirty, they also LOOK dirty. I also have a really bad sense of up and down, so by the time I realize I’m falling over, it’s pretty much too late. I’ve gotten so many bruises just from washing my face in the shower
Kevin the Manager 2 years ago
Hong Kong is also home to the world's only curved escalators! I think there are 6 or 7 of them!
#29
Longmen Grottoes Of Luoyang City, Henan, China. These Huge Caves And Statues Date From 400AD And Have UNESCO Status
#30
Massive "Buddha's Palm", A Piece Of Earth Art. The Palm Occupies An Area Of 40,000 Square Meters, Equaling Six Soccer Fields
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
Someone has been watching Kung Fu Hustle! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owJ-GmQXsVY
Deta Rossiter 2 years ago
and we waiting for the 2nd one with bated breath
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Heather Talma 2 years ago
And not even the Monkey King could jump out of that palm in one leap.
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Mountain Emei Above Clouds
Tempest 2 years ago
It’s in the Sichuan Province of China. A beautiful place. When you reach the top it looks like you’re surrounded by a sea of clouds all around when you try to look down. Went there in my very first semester of university when I could barely speak any Chinese and it still remains my favorite trip I’ve been on when living in China.
#32
Entrance Exam For An Art School In China
Fizzer 2 years ago
This is an art examination, not what life actually looks like in China.
Load More Replies... David 2 years ago
Everyone trying to paint that puppy from the matchbook cover. /S (for anyone not old enough, there was a time when many matchbook covers had some version of 'draw the dog, donkey, etc. to get a free art school scholarship' -- LiketoDraw3f.jpg 
Heather Talma 2 years ago
I don't know why but for a second I thought they were all holding pizzas XD
DarkGlassSphere 2 years ago
And the size o a school? I just thought AI would be forsaken. It's just have no chances.Chinese army of artists will demolish it with their pure intent and will.
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In An Effort To Boost Tourism The Xinhua Village In China Built A Giant QR Code From 130,000 Trees So It Can Be Scanned By Passing Planes
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
Plot twist: A disgruntled gardener plants one more tree and Rick Rolls an entire generation of would-be tourists.
Sam Lin 2 years ago
The address is 河北省保定市清苑区西林水村/Xilinshui village, Qingyuan district, Baoding, Hebei province.
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Tianmen Mountain In Zhangjiajie, China
Alfonsothenerdyalpaca 2 years ago
Petition for a carpet slide on the side of the stairs.
Load More Replies... bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
If 1,000 people going through a hole remind you of her, you're better off.
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These Buildings In Sanya, China Look Like Trees
Ozymandias73 2 years ago
Look at the inner parts of the buildings. They def look like tree branches
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Chinese Traditional Dragon Costumes In Shanghai
#37
The Abandoned God Of Wealth, Anji County, Zhejiang, China
#38
Buddha's Hand Bridge, Fujian
Reenzy Bennington 2 years ago
Or the other meme if we wanna be immature for a sec :D
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World’s Tallest Outdoor Elevator Climbs An Amazing 1,070 Feet Up A Mountain Cliff In Zhangjiajie, China
Oskar vanZandt 2 years ago
I'd like to add some of my own... Nope-ity-nope-nope...
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kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
The bottom 2 floors are underwater, AND there is a hungry bear loose somewhere in the building.
#40
This Is The Bridge Separating China And Macau, Because You Drive In The Left Lane In Macau And The Right Lane In China This Is How They Switch From Left To Right And Vice Versa
Kevin the Manager 2 years ago
I got a headache trying to contemplate the driving switch. I'm pretty sure I would crash on this interchange every time...
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
Right, I need dotted lines or arrows or something.
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ISTEandnothingelse 2 years ago
Klaverblad, or 2 leaf clover. Old intersection of high ways deployed in NL as well
#41
China Has Vending Machines For Books
Juan Something(downvotevictim) 2 years ago
That's cool. Finished up the novel you were reading and the library is closed? "Vend-a-book" has you covered 👌🏽
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
Because the books in the library are on shelves too high to reach.
Ronnie Beaton 2 years ago
I was about to ask why we can't have things like this in the West. But we can't. Because of vandals. And this makes me sad.
#42
Phoenix Ancient Town
These traditional homes were built next to a river and these stilts are used to support the houses to stop them from falling into the river. Would you stay the night in one of these?
Shark Lady 2 years ago
They've survived for who knows how long so I wouldn't have a problem staying in one.
Just me, myself, and I 2 years ago
They would finally collapse the minute I entered one.
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#43
Made In China. Representing Prosperity, Good Fortune And Longevity, This Hotel May Well Be The Most Interesting Work Of Art I’ve Ever Seen
rullyman 2 years ago
I like it. Ugly is subjective. At least it's interesting.
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The Chess Pavilion, Huashan, China
Where the gods meet to play chess. I took this photo near Xi’An on Mount Hua. According to a legend, Emperor Zhao Kuangyin played chess with the sage Chen Tuan in this pavilion. I’m not really into chess so I made a cup of coffee on the mountain and enjoyed the view instead. Who’d like a cup of coffee here?
Trophy Husband 2 years ago
Make that tea, pay for the travel, and for the babysitter, and I'm there!
#45
The Gum I Bought In Hong Kong Comes With Paper To Wrap Your Gum In After You're Done Chewing It
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
Or… It’s cowboy gum and the paper is for rolling your own cigarettes. One-handed.
#46
Very Cyberpunk Scene In China, Photo By My Friend In Suzhou
Kevin the Manager 2 years ago
That robot dog is a precursor to the kind that will hunt us all down and exterminate the human species! Crush it now!
Mike Fitzpatrick 2 years ago
I was wondering that as well. I don't see any doo doo bags, lol.
Load More Replies... Ronnie Beaton 2 years ago
"Pardon me, ma'am. But your dog is leaving tungsten deposits on the sidewalk."
#47
The Duge Bridge, Also Called The Beipanjiang Bridge. As Of 2021, The Bridge Is The Highest In The World
With the road deck sitting over 565 meters (1,854 ft) above the Beipan river.
#48
Terrifying Glass Walkway In China
A terrifying glass walkway slithers around the vertical cliffs of the mountain, bringing adrenaline junkies to new heights. The skywalk sits 4,700 feet up the mountain, offering breathtaking views and spine-tingling thrills.
The crystal clear bridge is 3 feet wide, 2 1/2 inches thick and winds around the mountain for 200 feet. While the landscape imparts a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains, this is one scenic route you’ll want to walk gazing downward.
The skyway offers a unique vista of the mountainous summits that launch out of the dense foliage of the park underneath. Clouds sometimes obscure the spectacle underfoot, but hey, it’s not everyday you get to walk on a cloud.
BoredPamda 2 years ago
This is also in Zhangjiajie. In case all of the photos from Zhangjiajie hasn't made it apparent already, it is an amazing place-- even if you don't want to do the highest elevator and the glass bridges
Trophy Husband 2 years ago
Why bother with glass? The rail isn't that tall. Yes, a kid would appreciate it, but that's got to cost more and be less strong than metal...
Roan The Demon Kitty 2 years ago
is this the same walkway where they prank people with "breaking" glass?
#49
World's Deepest Sinkhole In China
Xiaozhai Tiankeng is 511 m deep from the lowest point of the vertical wall's rim. Its upper section is 600 m in diameter. The lower section is 300 m across, with vertical cliffs over 300 m high round its entire perimeter, except where a steep fan of collapse debris is banked against its northern wall.
Reenzy Bennington 2 years ago
To those of you who don't understand how meters work: it's hella deep, hella wide, hella no.
Alfonsothenerdyalpaca 2 years ago
Yes! I found where devils tower is supposed to be! How did it get to Wyoming?
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
You go down there and yell and then we'll multiply by the speed of sound. Easy peasy.
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Guangzhou Circle Is A Landmark Building Located In Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. It Takes A Reference From An Idea Of The Italian Renaissance
Kira Okah 2 years ago
Except it's clearly a 璧 (a jade disc) - an ancient Chinese royal symbol.
#51
Watched A Movie In A Cinema With Free Massage Chairs And USB Charging Ports
Fizzer 2 years ago (edited)
That's kinda the norm in China (in most better developed cities), some chairs just start randomly massaging you weirdly
Xenon 2 years ago
Hahahaha! I can see watching a creature feature when all of a sudden your chair starts moving.
Load More Replies... Reenzy Bennington 2 years ago
Depending on the movie you watch, it could be weird or ayo. As in, if I'm watching a horror and the chair starts vibrating when the killer is stabbing someone from that someone's POV, it's weird, but put on 50SoG and it's a whole different experience.
#52
Very Long Escalator At The Subway Station In Chongqing, China
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
That's why they have the ridges along the top, because so many people would try if they could!
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My Hotel In Hong Kong Includes This Local Phone To Use While In The City. It Even Works As A WiFi Hotspot
Owen 2 years ago (edited)
That's a great idea in a hi-tech city where you don't speak or read the language. Universal translator.
Human #1,232,867 2 years ago
Great, I guess it's turbocharged with GPS and all your different usage will be also shared for 'safety resaon'... No, not for me.
#54
China’s Largest E-Commerce Company Uses Its Boxes As Flyers For Missing Persons
#55
This Abandoned (More Like “Not In Use”) Theatre In China
Roan The Demon Kitty 2 years ago
I've seen this picture before and it said it was a music school not a theatre? either way, sad to see its been abandoned/not in use
#56
This Panda Painting At A Panda-Themed Restaurant In Shanghai, China
I heart Boo-BI-es 2 years ago (edited)
How nice of them to pay homage to our ancestors...wait a minute how did they get this painting of Great, great,great Aunt Lu Lu?? I think I've been BAMBOOzled!
#57
This Giant Troll In Wulong, China Has Been Created Out Of Trash
#59
The World's Largest Stone Buddha, 71m Tall And Carved Out Of A Cliff. Leshan, China
#60
A Buddhist Academy In Sichuan, China
#61
The Architecture Of This Apartment Complex In Shanghai, China
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
Aztec tourists took one look at this and thought, “We can do this back home.”
#62
Hanging Temple At Datong, Shanxi Province, China
#63
I Ate Chinese Hot Pot
Tempest 2 years ago
Sichuan hot pot is a must try for anyone visiting China! You’ll most likely pass out from the spiciness but it’s definitely worth it!
Thomas Alskit 2 years ago
Unless of course, you happen to be an Asian with Asian spice tolerance (yay). Delicious.
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Cara Vinson 2 years ago
I had hotpot in Seattle's Chinatown and it was amazing and my sinuses were CLEAR!
#64
Bank In China Shows Staffing On Posted Hours
Tempest 2 years ago
No, this actually shows the number of customers at various hours of each day. Not the staffing.
I heart Boo-BI-es 2 years ago
Anyone know the difference between the top and bottom charts? I can't read Chinese characters but wondering why the amount of people differs between them?
Shark Lady 2 years ago
I'd be happy just seeing a branch of my bank that doesn't require a day trip to get there and back.
#65
Hong Kong From Above. When The Streets Come Alive
#67
In Shanghai, If You Go To Dinner Alone, They Put This Character At The Table To Keep You Company
#68
This Building In Shenzhen, China
I heart Boo-BI-es 2 years ago
This building huh? Does it have a name? I wanted to look into it because I can't tell if on the inner level of the building has really narrow windows and kinda curious what it is used for? BP has been slacking lately with serious misinformation generated from AI as well as lack of editing or fact checking.
#69
The Huangjuewan Flyover Is The Most Complicated Overpass In Chongqing, China
Reenzy Bennington 2 years ago
Creative, tho. Better than destroying nature for 10+ flat lanes next to one another.
#70
Jing'an Temple, Shanghai
Human #1,232,867 2 years ago
Completly fake buiding rebuit 10 years ago in concrete. there is nothing from the original one. (and this picture is also 100% colored with ps)
#71
These CCTV Cameras In The Xi'an Bell Tower (China) Designed To Fit In With The Rest Of The Ming Dynasty Interior
Thomas Alskit 2 years ago
All the old streets of Xi'an were arranged in a grid with the bell tower at the centre. The four roads leading away from it were called the "Great North Road","Great East Road","Great South Road", and "Great West Road" respectively.
#72
Some Unique Food You Can Try In China
VioletHunter 2 years ago
I think I might try the snake and peen before ever touching anything that crawled when it was alive.
Reenzy Bennington 2 years ago
I could never. In Hungary we have rooster testicle stew and a stew made of cow stomach. And a whole other bunch of things like that. Disgusting.
Owen 2 years ago
I'd try most of these. But not the centipede, they freak me out Maybe I should eat one to face that fear?
Kira Okah 2 years ago
Tried spider and silkworm, also scorpion and mealworm. Have also seen starfish and chicken hearts on skewers at some of the Hutong markets in Beijing.
Just me, myself, and I 2 years ago
Were they good? And please don't say they taste like chicken.
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In Mainland China They Place IV Fluids On Trees To Give Them Extra Nutrition
#75
McDonald's Using Old Newspaper Stands In China
Tempest 2 years ago
Ooo they have a buy one get one free offer for the ice cream. Recently they had the offer for the McFlurry. My friend and I each bought the offer separately. Let’s say it’s not that easy to eat two McFlurries by oneself!
Xenon 2 years ago
You found one where the ice cream machine wasn't "broken"?
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This McDonald's Has A Smaller Counter Upstairs And They Use A Conveyer Belt To Ship Food
#77
This Is How They Sign Documents In China (And Me Too)
I heart Boo-BI-es 2 years ago
I always wondered what these younger generations were going to do when many places in the US are no longer teaching cursive. When a signature is required are these people just going to print their name on both the signature line and the print line? maybe, but they could add something like this stamped Fingerprint to documents for verification?
#78
Kids-Size French Fries In China. Regular-Size Juice Box For Scale
Kelly Scott 2 years ago
That's about the size of the French fries McDonald's sells in the US. For about $5 now.
Mrs S 2 years ago
Nope. That's the size of the kids fry from the happy meal.
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#81
If You Don’t Have Cash, Beggars In China Will Accept Payment Through WeChat
Petra Schaap 2 years ago
that reminds me of the time someone asked for money in New York. I just gave away all my spare change so to "get rid of him" i asked "do you take euro's haha" he said "yes" and held up his hand....
#82
Electricity Poles In Xi'an (China) Are The Nightmare Of Any Tidy And Precise Person
Juan Something(downvotevictim) 2 years ago
It's fine until someone's power line has to be serviced.
#83
This Supermarket In Hong Kong Has A Mini IKEA In The Back
#84
In China, This Is A Statue Of Qin Hui, A Corrupt Politician From The 11th Century Widely Regarded As A Traitor
His and his family's statues have been cursed, spat and urinated upon by the Chinese for centuries.
Mental Liberals 2 years ago
They would need one a LOT larger in the US for corrupt politicians!! Maybe they can use the current admin to start - skip the statues, just use the current lot...
#85
Rows Of Identical Houses In China
Alex Chan 2 years ago
I believe this is part of the poverty alleviation program of China. The entire village is migrated into these new homes built by the government, together with other infrastructures like school, hospital, etc. If I were given accommodations like this for free, I'd be happy to live there. The house not having its character would be my last concern.
VioletHunter 2 years ago (edited)
Things not to import from elsewhere, China. This is how you make cities into hellscapes.
Reenzy Bennington 2 years ago
Power of copy + paste :D They better be numbered correctly. I would hate to be their mailman.
#86
KFC Temple In China
#87
Abandoned Pentagon-Shaped Complex In Shanghai, China
#88
An Airport In China I Was At Sells Chicken Feet In A Vending Machine
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Erick Blood 2 years ago
Im disappointed. I scrolled through all of this and not one picture of a Uyghur camp. I hear they are the real bright spot. *sarcasm*
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago (edited)
I have no idea why you are getting downvoted. China sounds like an amazing place with a rich cultural history and amazing people, but there is no denying the government's human rights violations. It takes a couple minutes to Google what is happening to the Uyghurs to get many disturbing articles from USAID, UNICEF, Human Rights Watch, and Amnesty International. People can continue to deny it, but there are numerous articles and videos from verified sources that say otherwise.
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Rob Chapman 2 years ago (edited)
Yes....China is like no other. They're the only country with a "social credit" system. Your score goes too low, you cant ride the bus, can't buy groceries, can't leave your house. And they publicly shame you on video screens across the city. It's the Black Mirror episode "Nosedive" brought to dystopian, oppressive reality. And don't even get me started on the widespread slave labor and persecution of the Uyghurs
Leo Domitrix 2 years ago
Or the fact if yo uspeak about anything, you never speak again....
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Damon 2 years ago
It’s amazing what you can do when the entire government is focused on economic prosperity over human rights
DarkGlassSphere 2 years ago
Yeah, much better than when government focused on their own enrichment over human rights.
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Shells74 Shells74 2 years ago
China doesn't care about human rights, steals intellectual propertys from other people and companies, and are the worst contributors to global warming in the world. F Them
Mark Karol-Chik 2 years ago
I sure wish all nations would quit their machismo BS and just embrace the fact that this is the only planet, that we are all human, and that there is no "god".
Rocket mouse 2 years ago
As much as this is really interesting, why are there so many repeats?? This now happens all the time. It states eg 50 pics, but a third of them are repeats!! BP do better!!
Mr. Sourcrowd 🧐 2 years ago
There's a post missing here in the meantime: It showed a camera surveilled beach🤬🤬🤬
Max Fox 2 years ago
Something to remember about China is that it has been run by its bureaucracy for a very long time. The emperor or dynasty can change, but the civil servants stay forever. Mao destroyed the system and the results were catastrophic. However, given some time, and the Chinese way of life reasserts itself, and the bureaucracy is once again in control of everything. Everything that we see today in CHina is merely a high-tech version of the way things have always been. From "social capital" AKA "reputation, to standardized testing into every single career, to focus on the state/country as more important than the individual, to the oppression of religious/ethnic minorities, it's the same. China is more like imperial China than it is like Communist Russia.
Erick Blood 2 years ago
Im disappointed. I scrolled through all of this and not one picture of a Uyghur camp. I hear they are the real bright spot. *sarcasm*
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago (edited)
I have no idea why you are getting downvoted. China sounds like an amazing place with a rich cultural history and amazing people, but there is no denying the government's human rights violations. It takes a couple minutes to Google what is happening to the Uyghurs to get many disturbing articles from USAID, UNICEF, Human Rights Watch, and Amnesty International. People can continue to deny it, but there are numerous articles and videos from verified sources that say otherwise.
Load More Replies... Rob Chapman 2 years ago (edited)
Yes....China is like no other. They're the only country with a "social credit" system. Your score goes too low, you cant ride the bus, can't buy groceries, can't leave your house. And they publicly shame you on video screens across the city. It's the Black Mirror episode "Nosedive" brought to dystopian, oppressive reality. And don't even get me started on the widespread slave labor and persecution of the Uyghurs
Leo Domitrix 2 years ago
Or the fact if yo uspeak about anything, you never speak again....
Load More Replies... Damon 2 years ago
It’s amazing what you can do when the entire government is focused on economic prosperity over human rights
DarkGlassSphere 2 years ago
Yeah, much better than when government focused on their own enrichment over human rights.
Load More Replies... Shells74 Shells74 2 years ago
China doesn't care about human rights, steals intellectual propertys from other people and companies, and are the worst contributors to global warming in the world. F Them
Mark Karol-Chik 2 years ago
I sure wish all nations would quit their machismo BS and just embrace the fact that this is the only planet, that we are all human, and that there is no "god".
Rocket mouse 2 years ago
As much as this is really interesting, why are there so many repeats?? This now happens all the time. It states eg 50 pics, but a third of them are repeats!! BP do better!!
Mr. Sourcrowd 🧐 2 years ago
There's a post missing here in the meantime: It showed a camera surveilled beach🤬🤬🤬
Max Fox 2 years ago
Something to remember about China is that it has been run by its bureaucracy for a very long time. The emperor or dynasty can change, but the civil servants stay forever. Mao destroyed the system and the results were catastrophic. However, given some time, and the Chinese way of life reasserts itself, and the bureaucracy is once again in control of everything. Everything that we see today in CHina is merely a high-tech version of the way things have always been. From "social capital" AKA "reputation, to standardized testing into every single career, to focus on the state/country as more important than the individual, to the oppression of religious/ethnic minorities, it's the same. China is more like imperial China than it is like Communist Russia.
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