Photograph Albums.
These are my Photo Albums. They contain my photographs from my travels around the world & from the places I have lived. I have added ´tags´ to all my images, which will also appear either on or below the images. You will be shown all images with that specific tag if you click on these tags. Clicking on an image will open it up in a larger size.
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Zhengyangmen Gate, Tiananmen Square. Zhengyangmen Gate, Tiananmen Square.
Zhengyangmen Gate, Tiananmen Square, opposite the Forbidden City.
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Monument to the People's Heroes in Tiananmen Square. Monument to the People's Heroes in Tiananmen Square.
Monument to the People's Heroes in Tiananmen Square. Behind it is the Great Hall of the People.
Monument to the People's Heroes in Tiananmen Square. Behind it is the Great Hall of the People.
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Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China. Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China.
Alan, our local tour guide, Tracy Good, Melanie Lunn & Branwen Edwards, our tour guide, walk across Tiananmen Square towards the Forbidden City in Beijing.
Alan, our local tour guide, Tracy Good, Melanie Lunn & Branwen Edwards, our tour guide, walk across Tiananmen Square towards the Forbidden City in Beijing.
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The National Museum of China. The National Museum of China.
The National Museum of China is next to Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
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Giant video screens in Tiananmen Square. Giant video screens in Tiananmen Square.
Giant video screens in Tiananmen Square, Beijing.
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Tiananmen Square in front of the Forbidden City. Tiananmen Square in front of the Forbidden City.
Tiananmen Square in front of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.
Tiananmen Square in front of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.
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Alan Morris stood in Tiananmen Square before the Forbidden City. Alan Morris stood in Tiananmen Square before the Forbidden City.
Alan Morris stood in Tiananmen Square before the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.
Alan Morris stood in Tiananmen Square before the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.
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Imperial guardian lion, Summer Palace. Imperial guardian lion, Summer Palace.
Imperial guardian lion with her foot on a cub inside the Summer Palace, Beijing, China.
Imperial guardian lion with her foot on a cub inside the Summer Palace, Beijing, China.
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Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace, Beijing. Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace, Beijing.
Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace, Beijing.
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Tower of Buddhist Incense in the Summer Palace, Beijing. Tower of Buddhist Incense in the Summer Palace, Beijing.
The tower of Buddhist Incense is seen through the trees in the Summer Palace, Beijing.
The tower of Buddhist Incense is seen through the trees in the Summer Palace, Beijing.
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Alan Morris stood before a Dragon boat on Kunming Lake. Alan Morris stood before a Dragon boat on Kunming Lake.
Alan Morris stood before a Dragon boat on Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace in Beijing.
Alan Morris stood before a Dragon boat on Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace in Beijing.
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Alan Morris stood before a Marble boat on Kunming Lake. Alan Morris stood before a Marble boat on Kunming Lake.
Alan Morris stood before a Marble boat on Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace in Beijing.
Alan Morris stood before a Marble boat on Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace in Beijing.
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Buildings in the Summer Palace. Buildings in the Summer Palace.
Buildings in the Summer Palace in Beijing.
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Dragon head figurine on the front of a dragon boat on Kunming Lake. Dragon head figurine on the front of a dragon boat on Kunming Lake.
Dragon head figurine on the front of a dragon boat on Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace in Beijing.
Dragon head figurine on the front of a dragon boat on Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace in Beijing.
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Paddle boat dock on Kunming Lake. Paddle boat dock on Kunming Lake.
Paddle boat dock on Kunming Lake, below the Hall of Benevolence & Longevity, at the Summer Palace in Beijing.
Paddle boat dock on Kunming Lake, below the Hall of Benevolence & Longevity, at the Summer Palace in Beijing.
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Hall of Benevolence & Longevity in the Summer Palace. Hall of Benevolence & Longevity in the Summer Palace.
Hall of Benevolence & Longevity in the Summer Palace, Beijing.
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Dragon boat on Kunming Lake. Dragon boat on Kunming Lake.
Dragon boat on Kunming Lake, Summer Palace, Beijing.
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Dragon boat on Kunming Lake, Summer Palace. Dragon boat on Kunming Lake, Summer Palace.
Dragon boat on Kunming Lake, Summer Palace, Beijing.
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Kunming Lake, Nanhu Island & the 17 Arch Bridge. Kunming Lake, Nanhu Island & the 17 Arch Bridge.
Kunming Lake, Nanhu Island & the 17 Arch Bridge at the Summer Palace in Beijing.
Kunming Lake, Nanhu Island & the 17 Arch Bridge at the Summer Palace in Beijing.
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Kunming Lake, & the 17 Arch Bridge in the Summer Palace. Kunming Lake, & the 17 Arch Bridge in the Summer Palace.
Kunming Lake, & the 17 Arch Bridge in the Summer Palace, Beijing.
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Dragon Temple on Nanhu Island next to Kunming Lake. Dragon Temple on Nanhu Island next to Kunming Lake.
Dragon Temple on Nanhu Island next to Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace, Beijing.
Dragon Temple on Nanhu Island next to Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace, Beijing.
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Paddle boat on Kunming Lake. Paddle boat on Kunming Lake.
Paddle boat on Kunming Lake, in front of the 17 Arch Bridge in the Summer Palace.
Paddle boat on Kunming Lake, in front of the 17 Arch Bridge in the Summer Palace.
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17 Arch Bridge over Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace. 17 Arch Bridge over Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace.
17 Arch Bridge over Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace, Beijing.
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Pavillion next to Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace. Pavillion next to Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace.
Pavillion next to Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace, Beijing.
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Pavillion next to the 17 Arch Bridge over Kunming Lake. Pavillion next to the 17 Arch Bridge over Kunming Lake.
Pavillion next to the 17 Arch Bridge over Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace, Beijing.
Pavillion next to the 17 Arch Bridge over Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace, Beijing.
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Entry/Exit gate at the Summer Palace in Beijing. Entry/Exit gate at the Summer Palace in Beijing.
Entry/Exit gate at the Summer Palace in Beijing.
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Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests
The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
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Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests
The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
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Gate of Prayer for Good Harvests. Gate of Prayer for Good Harvests.
The Gate of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven, opposite the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.
The Gate of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven, opposite the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.
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Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing
The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
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Gate of Prayer for Good Harvests Gate of Prayer for Good Harvests
The Gate of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven, opposite the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.
The Gate of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven, opposite the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.
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Hall of Imperial Zenith at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. Hall of Imperial Zenith at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
Hall of Imperial Zenith at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
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Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.
Inside the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.
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Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest. Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest.
Inside the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
Inside the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
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Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests standing on the Mound Altar. Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests standing on the Mound Altar.
Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests standing on the Mound Altar at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests standing on the Mound Altar at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
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Exercises with swords, Temple of Heaven. Exercises with swords, Temple of Heaven.
People do their exercises with swords inside the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
People do their exercises with swords inside the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
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Exercises with swords, Temple of Heaven. Exercises with swords, Temple of Heaven.
People do their exercises with swords inside the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
People do their exercises with swords inside the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
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Exercise with racquets & balls inside the Temple of Heaven. Exercise with racquets & balls inside the Temple of Heaven.
People exercise with racquets & balls inside the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
People exercise with racquets & balls inside the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
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Exercise with coloured flags inside the Temple of Heaven. Exercise with coloured flags inside the Temple of Heaven.
People exercise with coloured flags inside the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
People exercise with coloured flags inside the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
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Exercise with coloured flags inside the Temple of Heaven. Exercise with coloured flags inside the Temple of Heaven.
People exercise with coloured flags inside the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
People exercise with coloured flags inside the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
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Girls dancing to music in the Temple of Heaven. Girls dancing to music in the Temple of Heaven.
Girls dancing to music in the Temple of Heaven, Beijing.
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Two saxophonists playing music in the Temple of Heaven. Two saxophonists playing music in the Temple of Heaven.
Two saxophonists playing music in the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
- Melanie Lunn & Tracy Good in a tuk tuk in the Beijing Hutongs. Melanie Lunn & Tracy Good in a tuk tuk in the Beijing Hutongs.
- Chinese ladies walking through the Beijing Hutongs. Chinese ladies walking through the Beijing Hutongs.
- Tuk tuk on a street in the Beijing Hutongs. Tuk tuk on a street in the Beijing Hutongs.
- Tuk tuk traffic jam in the Beijing Hutongs. Tuk tuk traffic jam in the Beijing Hutongs.
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Courtyard of a home in the Beijing Hutongs. Courtyard of a home in the Beijing Hutongs.
Mike Morris & Liz Conroy in the courtyard of a home we had a look around in the Beijing Hutongs.
- Birds cages in the courtyard of a home in the Beijing Hutongs. Birds cages in the courtyard of a home in the Beijing Hutongs.
- Rooms available for rent in a home in the Beijing Hutongs. Rooms available for rent in a home in the Beijing Hutongs.
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Home in the Beijing Hutongs. Home in the Beijing Hutongs.
Our tour guide asks a question to the owner of the home we are looking at in the Beijing Hutongs.
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Honeymoon room in Beijing Hutongs Honeymoon room in Beijing Hutongs
This room was reserved for honeymooning guests at the home we visited in the Beijing Hutongs.
- Bicycles propped outside homes in the Beijing Hutongs. Bicycles propped outside homes in the Beijing Hutongs.
- Motorbike & sidecar parked outside a home in the Beijing Hutongs. Motorbike & sidecar parked outside a home in the Beijing Hutongs.
- Security camera in the Beijing Hutongs. Security camera in the Beijing Hutongs.
- Bar sign on a bar in the Beijing Hutongs. Bar sign on a bar in the Beijing Hutongs.
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Alan Morris in the Beijing Hutongs. Alan Morris in the Beijing Hutongs.
Alan Morris in a street as he leaves the Beijing Hutongs.
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Two Gooners in the Beijing Hutongs. Two Gooners in the Beijing Hutongs.
Just as I walked around a corner in the Beijing Hutongs I met this man coming the other way. I don't speak any Chinese & he didn't speak any English but we were brothers.
Just as I walked around a corner in the Beijing Hutongs I met this man coming the other way. I don't speak any Chinese & he didn't speak any English but we were brothers.
- Restaurants along the canal in downtown Beijing. Restaurants along the canal in downtown Beijing.
- Small boat turning round on a canal in downtown Beijing. Small boat turning round on a canal in downtown Beijing.
- Boats docked on the side of the lake in downtown Beijing. Boats docked on the side of the lake in downtown Beijing.
- Tuk-tuks on a tree-lined street in downtown Beijing. Tuk-tuks on a tree-lined street in downtown Beijing.
- Tuk-tuks on a tree-lined street in downtown Beijing. Tuk-tuks on a tree-lined street in downtown Beijing.
- Narrow street with restaurants in it, Beijing Hutongs. Narrow street with restaurants in it, Beijing Hutongs.
- Boats on a canal that links different lakes in downtown Beijing. Boats on a canal that links different lakes in downtown Beijing.
- Canal connecting lakes in downtown Beijing. Canal connecting lakes in downtown Beijing.
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The Hou Hai Yes Club in Beijing. The Hou Hai Yes Club in Beijing.
The Hou Hai Yes Club in Beijing. I didn't get to find out what all the Hou Hai was about.
- Tuk tuk in Beijing. Tuk tuk in Beijing.
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Mike Morris & Alan Morris on their tuk-tuk in Beijing. Mike Morris & Alan Morris on their tuk-tuk in Beijing.
Mike Morris & Alan Morris (not related) on their tuk-tuk in Beijing.
Mike Morris & Alan Morris (not related) on their tuk-tuk in Beijing.
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Reggae bar in downtown Beijing Reggae bar in downtown Beijing
This Reggae bar was the last thing I expected to see in downtown Beijing. I didn't get a chance to look inside.
- Tuk-tuk convoy in downtown Beijing. Tuk-tuk convoy in downtown Beijing.
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Girls & monks outside the Forbidden City. Girls & monks outside the Forbidden City.
Girls from my tour bus had their photo taken with some monks outside the Forbidden City in Bejing. The monks loved the attention. The Chinese girls wanted their photo taken & just jumped into the photo.
Girls from my tour bus had their photo taken with some monks outside the Forbidden City in Bejing. The monks loved the attention. The Chinese girls wanted their photo taken & just jumped into the photo.
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Sarah Anderson & two monks outside the Forbidden City. Sarah Anderson & two monks outside the Forbidden City.
Sarah Anderson having a photo with two monks outside the Forbidden City in Beijing. I think the monks were enjoying this photo opportunity too much.
Sarah Anderson having a photo with two monks outside the Forbidden City in Beijing. I think the monks were enjoying this photo opportunity too much.
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Mao Zedong's painting on the Meridian Gate in the Forbidden City, Beijing. Mao Zedong's painting on the Meridian Gate in the Forbidden City, Beijing.
Mao Zedong's painting on the Meridian Gate in the Forbidden City, Beijing.
Mao Zedong's painting on the Meridian Gate in the Forbidden City, Beijing.
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Duanmen, also known as the Gate of Uprightness, or Upright Gate. Duanmen, also known as the Gate of Uprightness, or Upright Gate.
Visitors to the Forbidden City walk towards the Upright gate to enter the complex.
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Forbidden City, Beijing, China. Forbidden City, Beijing, China.
Inside the Forbidden City directly after entering through the Upright gate.
Inside the Forbidden City directly after entering through the Upright gate.
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The Gate of Supreme Harmony inside the Forbidden City. The Gate of Supreme Harmony inside the Forbidden City.
The Gate of Supreme Harmony inside the Forbidden City.
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The Gate of Supreme Harmony. The Gate of Supreme Harmony.
The Gate of Supreme Harmony inside the Forbidden City, Beijing, China.
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Alan Morris stood inside the Forbidden City. Alan Morris stood inside the Forbidden City.
Alan Morris stood inside the Forbidden City, before the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Alan Morris stood inside the Forbidden City, before the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
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Bridge across the water in front of the Gate of Supreme Harmony. Bridge across the water in front of the Gate of Supreme Harmony.
Bridge across the water in front of the Gate of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City.
Bridge across the water in front of the Gate of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City.
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Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City. Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City.
The Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City in Beijing.
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The Gate of Supreme Harmony, Forbidden City. The Gate of Supreme Harmony, Forbidden City.
The Gate of Supreme Harmony, Forbidden City.
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Melanie Lunn in the Gate of Supreme Harmony Melanie Lunn in the Gate of Supreme Harmony
Melanie Lunn in the Gate of Supreme Harmony with the Hall of Supreme Harmony behind her in the Forbidden City.
Melanie Lunn in the Gate of Supreme Harmony with the Hall of Supreme Harmony behind her in the Forbidden City.
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Hall of Supreme Harmony. Hall of Supreme Harmony.
People from my tour approach & climb the steps up to the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
People from my tour approach & climb the steps up to the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
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Dragon Turtle bronze inside the Forbidden City Dragon Turtle bronze inside the Forbidden City
Dragon Turtle bronze inside the Forbidden City in Beijing.
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Bronze Crane inside the Forbidden City Bronze Crane inside the Forbidden City
Bronze Crane inside the Forbidden City in Beijing.
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Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City. Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City.
Tourists at the front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City in Beijing.
Tourists at the front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City in Beijing.
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Mythical creatures on a corner of a roof on the Hall of Supreme Harmony Mythical creatures on a corner of a roof on the Hall of Supreme Harmony
Mythical creatures on a corner of a roof on the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City.
Mythical creatures on a corner of a roof on the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City.
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Skyline of downtown Beijing Skyline of downtown Beijing
The skyline of downtown Beijing from in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City.
The skyline of downtown Beijing from in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City.
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Alan Morris with 3 Chinese ladies in the Forbidden City Alan Morris with 3 Chinese ladies in the Forbidden City
Alan Morris with 3 Chinese ladies in the Forbidden City in Beijing.
Alan Morris with 3 Chinese ladies in the Forbidden City in Beijing.
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Hall of Literary Brilliance, Forbidden City. Hall of Literary Brilliance, Forbidden City.
Tourists in the Hall of Literary Brilliance in the Forbidden City.
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Mythical creatures on a corner of a roof in the Forbidden City. Mythical creatures on a corner of a roof in the Forbidden City.
Mythical creatures on a corner of a roof in the Forbidden City.
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Dragon statue facing the Hall of Benevolence & Longevity. Dragon statue facing the Hall of Benevolence & Longevity.
Dragon statue facing the Hall of Benevolence & Longevity in the Forbidden City.
Dragon statue facing the Hall of Benevolence & Longevity in the Forbidden City.
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Pagoda in the Imperial garden of the Forbidden City Pagoda in the Imperial garden of the Forbidden City
Pagoda in the Imperial Garden of the Forbidden City.
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Forbidden City in Beijing. Forbidden City in Beijing.
People walking towards the exit of the Forbidden City in Beijing.
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Moat & wall around the Forbidden City. Moat & wall around the Forbidden City.
Moat & wall around the Forbidden City in Beijing.
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Moat & wall around the Forbidden City. Moat & wall around the Forbidden City.
Moat & wall around the Forbidden City in Beijing.
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Shops & car park at the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China. Shops & car park at the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China.
Shops & car park at the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China.
Shops & car park at the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China.
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Cable car to take people to the top of the Great Wall of China. Cable car to take people to the top of the Great Wall of China.
Cable car to take people to the top of the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu.
Cable car to take people to the top of the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu.
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Cable car taking people to the Great Wall of China. Cable car taking people to the Great Wall of China.
Cable car taking people to the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu.
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Descriptive plaque on top of the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu. Descriptive plaque on top of the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu.
Descriptive plaque on top of the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu.
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Alan Morris on the Great Wall of China. Alan Morris on the Great Wall of China.
Alan Morris on the Great Wall of China close to the cable car station at Mutianyu.
Alan Morris on the Great Wall of China close to the cable car station at Mutianyu.
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Great Wall of China crossing mountains at Mutianyu. Great Wall of China crossing mountains at Mutianyu.
Great Wall of China crossing mountains at Mutianyu.
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Steps leading down from one tower on the Great Wall of China Steps leading down from one tower on the Great Wall of China
Steep steps leading down from one tower on the Great Wall of China to the next tower.
Steep steps leading down from one tower on the Great Wall of China to the next tower.
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Great Wall of China crossing mountains at Mutianyu. Great Wall of China crossing mountains at Mutianyu.
Great Wall of China crossing mountains at Mutianyu.
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Alan Morris on the Great Wall of China. Alan Morris on the Great Wall of China.
Alan Morris on steep steps going up to a tower on the Great Wall of China.
Alan Morris on steep steps going up to a tower on the Great Wall of China.
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People climb steps to a tower on the Great Wall of China. People climb steps to a tower on the Great Wall of China.
People climb steps to a tower on the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu.
People climb steps to a tower on the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu.
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Great Wall of China at Mutianyu. Great Wall of China at Mutianyu.
Great Wall of China at Mutianyu.
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Great Wall of China at Mutianyu. Great Wall of China at Mutianyu.
Great Wall of China at Mutianyu.
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Alan Morris in one of the towers on the Great Wall of China. Alan Morris in one of the towers on the Great Wall of China.
Alan Morris in one of the towers on the Great Wall of China.
Alan Morris in one of the towers on the Great Wall of China.
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Tracy Good & Alan Morris on the Great Wall of China. Tracy Good & Alan Morris on the Great Wall of China.
Tracy Good & Alan Morris with other people on their tour of China, on top of the Great Wall of China.
Tracy Good & Alan Morris with other people on their tour of China, on top of the Great Wall of China.
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Alan Morris on the top of the Great Wall of China Alan Morris on the top of the Great Wall of China
Alan Morris on the top of the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu.
Alan Morris on the top of the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu.
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Tracy Good & Melanie Lunn on the Great Wall of China. Tracy Good & Melanie Lunn on the Great Wall of China.
Tracy Good & Melanie Lunn on the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu.
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Mike Morris, Alan Morris & Tracy Good stood on the Great Wall of China. Mike Morris, Alan Morris & Tracy Good stood on the Great Wall of China.
Mike Morris, Alan Morris & Tracy Good stood on the Great Wall of China having a beer we brought from a man on the Great Wall of China.
Mike Morris, Alan Morris & Tracy Good stood on the Great Wall of China having a beer we brought from a man on the Great Wall of China.
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Stalls selling goods to tourists at the Great Wall of China. Stalls selling goods to tourists at the Great Wall of China.
Stalls selling goods to tourists at the cable car station at the bottom of the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu.
Stalls selling goods to tourists at the cable car station at the bottom of the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu.
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Alan Morris by a map of the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China. Alan Morris by a map of the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China.
Alan Morris stood beside a plaque with a map of the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China near the cable car station.
Alan Morris stood beside a plaque with a map of the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China near the cable car station.
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Beijing National Stadium. Beijing National Stadium.
Our coach from the airport parked at the National Stadium, or as it is commonly known outside China, The Birds Nest Stadium. We had just a few minutes to take photos before we were back on the coach for a drive through Downtown Beijing.
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Beijing skyline. Beijing skyline.
The Beijing skyline. This photo was taken as we went around one of the circular ring roads around Beijing.
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Beijing skyline. Beijing skyline.
The Beijing skyline. This photo was taken as we went around one of the circular ring roads around Beijing.
- Skyscrapers in downtown Beijing. Skyscrapers in downtown Beijing.
- Skyscrapers in downtown Beijing. Skyscrapers in downtown Beijing.
- Residential tower blocks in downtown Beijing. Residential tower blocks in downtown Beijing.
- Wumart store in Beijing. Wumart store in Beijing.
- Glass tower block in Downtown Beijing. Glass tower block in Downtown Beijing.
- Heavy traffic & tall tower blocks in downtown Beijing. Heavy traffic & tall tower blocks in downtown Beijing.
- Heavy traffic on a roundabout in downtown Beijing. Heavy traffic on a roundabout in downtown Beijing.
- Rush hour traffic in downtown Beijing. Rush hour traffic in downtown Beijing.
- Signpost in downtown Beijing. Signpost in downtown Beijing.
- A young boy eating lunch sat in a tuk-tuk in Beijing. A young boy eating lunch sat in a tuk-tuk in Beijing.
- A footbridge above a busy downtown road in Beijing. A footbridge above a busy downtown road in Beijing.
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Girls on a moped in downtown Beijing. Girls on a moped in downtown Beijing.
Girls on a moped in downtown Beijing. This made me laugh, the girl felt that because of the smog she had to wear a facemask but didn't think a helmet was necessary.
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Pedestrians at a crossing in downtown Beijing. Pedestrians at a crossing in downtown Beijing.
Pedestrians, mopeds & tuk-tuks all try to fight their way through traffic at a pedestrian crossing in downtown Beijing.
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Skyscrapers in downtown Beijing. Skyscrapers in downtown Beijing.
Skyscrapers in downtown Beijing. The design & the way they looked like they were hanging over was very clever. The hotel I stayed at was in between these buildings.
- Power plant chimneys rise to the sky in Beijing. Power plant chimneys rise to the sky in Beijing.
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Power plant chimneys rise to the sky in Beijing. Power plant chimneys rise to the sky in Beijing.
Power plant chimneys rise to the sky in Beijing. On the left are the chimneys & to the right of the photo you can see tower blocks homing Beijngs workers. I couldn't believe how close the power plant was to residential homes.
- Residential tower blocks being built next to the power plant in Beijing. Residential tower blocks being built next to the power plant in Beijing.
- Traffic & buildings in downtown Beijing. Traffic & buildings in downtown Beijing.
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Han Yang Ling Museum map. Han Yang Ling Museum map.
Han Yang Ling Museum map.
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Han Yang Ling Museum. Han Yang Ling Museum.
When we visited the Han Yang Ling Museum, we were all given these fetching blue plastic bags to cover our feet & shoes before we could enter.
When we visited the Han Yang Ling Museum, we were all given these fetching blue plastic bags to cover our feet & shoes before we could enter.
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Terracotta figures & pots in a pit at the Han Yang Ling Museum. Terracotta figures & pots in a pit at the Han Yang Ling Museum.
Terracotta figures & pots in a pit at the Han Yang Ling Museum.
Terracotta figures & pots in a pit at the Han Yang Ling Museum.
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Terracotta figures, pots & wheels in the Han Yang Ling Museum. Terracotta figures, pots & wheels in the Han Yang Ling Museum.
Terracotta figures, pots & wheels below my feet in the Han Yang Ling Museum pit.
Terracotta figures, pots & wheels below my feet in the Han Yang Ling Museum pit.
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Terracotta figures, in the Han Yang Ling Museum. Terracotta figures, in the Han Yang Ling Museum.
Terracotta figures, in the Han Yang Ling Museum.
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Terracotta figures & pots in a pit at the Han Yang Ling Museum. Terracotta figures & pots in a pit at the Han Yang Ling Museum.
Terracotta figures & pots in a pit at the Han Yang Ling Museum.
Terracotta figures & pots in a pit at the Han Yang Ling Museum.
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Terracotta figures, animal & pots in a pit at the Han Yang Ling Museum. Terracotta figures, animal & pots in a pit at the Han Yang Ling Museum.
Terracotta figures, animal & pots in a pit at the Han Yang Ling Museum.
Terracotta figures, animal & pots in a pit at the Han Yang Ling Museum.
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Pit One, Terracotta Warriors. Pit One, Terracotta Warriors.
This building is Pit One, where many Terracotta Warrior figures can be seen.
This building is Pit One, where many Terracotta Warrior figures can be seen.
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Melanie Lunn in Pit One with many Terracotta Warriors. Melanie Lunn in Pit One with many Terracotta Warriors.
Melanie Lunn in Pit One with many Terracotta Warriors behind her.
Melanie Lunn in Pit One with many Terracotta Warriors behind her.
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Alan Morris at the Terracotta Warriors visitor centre. Alan Morris at the Terracotta Warriors visitor centre.
Alan Morris at the Terracotta Warriors visitor centre.
Alan Morris at the Terracotta Warriors visitor centre.
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Terracotta Warriors in Pit One. Terracotta Warriors in Pit One.
Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an.
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Tracy Good & Alan Morris standing before Terracotta Warriors in Pit One. Tracy Good & Alan Morris standing before Terracotta Warriors in Pit One.
Tracy Good & Alan Morris standing before Terracotta Warriors in Pit One.
Tracy Good & Alan Morris standing before Terracotta Warriors in Pit One.
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Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an. Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an.
Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an.
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Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an. Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an.
Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an.
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Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an. Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an.
Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an.
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Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an. Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an.
Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an.
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Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an. Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an.
Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an.
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Terracotta figures in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an. Terracotta figures in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an.
Terracotta figures in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an.
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Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an. Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an.
Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an.
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Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an. Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an.
Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an.
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Alan Morris in Pit One at the Terracotta Warrior exhibition. Alan Morris in Pit One at the Terracotta Warrior exhibition.
Alan Morris in Pit One at the Terracotta Warrior exhibition near Xi´an, Shaanxi, China.
Alan Morris in Pit One at the Terracotta Warrior exhibition near Xi´an, Shaanxi, China.
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Terracotta figures in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an. Terracotta figures in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an.
Terracotta figures in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an.
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Broken Terracotta figures in Pit One. Broken Terracotta figures in Pit One.
Broken Terracotta figures in Pit One. These were destroyed by robbers looking for treasure when the Pit was first found.
Broken Terracotta figures in Pit One. These were destroyed by robbers looking for treasure when the Pit was first found.
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Terracotta figures in Pit One of the exhibition near Xi´an. Terracotta figures in Pit One of the exhibition near Xi´an.
Terracotta figures in Pit One of the exhibition near Xi´an.
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Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an. Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an.
Terracotta Warriors in Pit One at the exhibition near Xi´an.
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Melanie Lunn, Tracy Good & Alan Morris at the Terracotta Warriors visitor centre. Melanie Lunn, Tracy Good & Alan Morris at the Terracotta Warriors visitor centre.
Melanie Lunn, Tracy Good & Alan Morris at the Terracotta Warriors visitor centre.
Melanie Lunn, Tracy Good & Alan Morris at the Terracotta Warriors visitor centre.
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Tracy Good next to a stone relief. Tracy Good next to a stone relief.
Tracy Good next to a stone relief in the museum in the Terracotta Warrior exhibition.
Tracy Good next to a stone relief in the museum in the Terracotta Warrior exhibition.
- Fried food stall in a food market in Beijing. Fried food stall in a food market in Beijing.
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Maggots & grubs for sale alongside noodles on a stall in a Chinese food market. Maggots & grubs for sale alongside noodles on a stall in a Chinese food market.
Maggots & grubs for sale alongside noodles on a stall in the Chinese food market in Beijing.
- Live toads for sale in a food market. Live toads for sale in a food market.
- Bugs, grubs, worms & insects for sale in a food market. Bugs, grubs, worms & insects for sale in a food market.
- Fresh vegetables being carried through a food market. Fresh vegetables being carried through a food market.
- Live birds for sale in the food market in Beijing. Live birds for sale in the food market in Beijing.
- Bugs for sale in the food market in Beijing. Bugs for sale in the food market in Beijing.
- Seafood stall selling different sea food in Beijing. Seafood stall selling different sea food in Beijing.
- Melanie Lunn eating a scorpion in a Beijing food market. Melanie Lunn eating a scorpion in a Beijing food market.
- Fresh vegetables for sale in the food market in Beijing. Fresh vegetables for sale in the food market in Beijing.
- Different types of fungi & peppers for sale on a market stall in Beijing. Different types of fungi & peppers for sale on a market stall in Beijing.
- Live fish for sale in the food market in Beijing. Live fish for sale in the food market in Beijing.
- Fresh vegetables for sale in the food market in Beijing. Fresh vegetables for sale in the food market in Beijing.
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Live grub on Melanie Lunns finger. Live grub on Melanie Lunns finger.
Live grub on Melanie Lunns finger. These were for sale for food but we didn't try any.
- Garlic, peppers & eggs for sale on a stall in the food market. Garlic, peppers & eggs for sale on a stall in the food market.
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Gardens at the Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi´an. Gardens at the Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi´an.
Gardens at the Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi´an.
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Groundskeeper sweeping leaves at the Small Wild Goose Pagoda Groundskeeper sweeping leaves at the Small Wild Goose Pagoda
Groundskeeper sweeping leaves around the large bell in the Small Wild Goose Pagoda gardens.
Groundskeeper sweeping leaves around the large bell in the Small Wild Goose Pagoda gardens.
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Large bell in the grounds of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda Large bell in the grounds of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda
Large bell in the grounds of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. I gave this a big old bang & made a wish.
Large bell in the grounds of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. I gave this a big old bang & made a wish.
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Pagoda on the grounds of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi´an. Pagoda on the grounds of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi´an.
Pagoda on the grounds of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi´an.
Pagoda on the grounds of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi´an.
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People resting on a bench at the Small wild Goose Pagoda. People resting on a bench at the Small wild Goose Pagoda.
Some of the people I was with on my tour of China, resting on a bench in the gardens of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi´an.
Some of the people I was with on my tour of China, resting on a bench in the gardens of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi´an.
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The Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi´an, Shaanxi, China. The Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi´an, Shaanxi, China.
The Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi´an, Shaanxi, China.
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The Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi´an, Shaanxi, China. The Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi´an, Shaanxi, China.
The Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi´an, Shaanxi, China.
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The Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi´an, Shaanxi, China. The Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi´an, Shaanxi, China.
The Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi´an, Shaanxi, China.
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Cruise boat on the Huangpu River in Shanghai. Cruise boat on the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
The people I was on holiday with in China, standing in front of our cruise boat on the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
The people I was on holiday with in China, standing in front of our cruise boat on the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
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Ticket office sign on the Huangpu River tour office. Ticket office sign on the Huangpu River tour office.
Ticket office sign on the Huangpu River tour office.
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Sign on a cruise boat on the Huangpu River. Sign on a cruise boat on the Huangpu River.
This sign on our cruise boat on the Huangpu River in China made me laugh.
This sign on our cruise boat on the Huangpu River in China made me laugh.
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Cargo ship sailing up the Huangpu River. Cargo ship sailing up the Huangpu River.
Cargo ship sailing up the Huangpu River with the Shanghai skyline dissapearing in the smog in the background.
Cargo ship sailing up the Huangpu River with the Shanghai skyline dissapearing in the smog in the background.
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On top of the cruise boat, I went up the Huangpu River in Shanghai. On top of the cruise boat, I went up the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
On top of the cruise boat, I went up the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
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Cruise boats on the Huangpu River in Shanghai. Cruise boats on the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
Cruise boats on the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
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Shanghai skyline disappearing in the smog by the Huangpu River. Shanghai skyline disappearing in the smog by the Huangpu River.
Shanghai skyline disappearing in the smog by the Huangpu River.
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Melanie Lunn & Alan Morris on a Shanghai cruise boat on the Huangpu River. Melanie Lunn & Alan Morris on a Shanghai cruise boat on the Huangpu River.
Melanie Lunn & Alan Morris on a Shanghai cruise boat on the Huangpu River.
Melanie Lunn & Alan Morris on a Shanghai cruise boat on the Huangpu River.
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Unladen cargo ship on the Huangpu River in Shanghai. Unladen cargo ship on the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
Unladen cargo ship on the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
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Barge loaded with containers on the Huangpu River in Shanghai. Barge loaded with containers on the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
Barge loaded with containers on the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
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Boats moored along the bank of the Huangpu River in Shanghai. Boats moored along the bank of the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
Boats moored along the bank of the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
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Advertising banner on scaffolding on buildings. Advertising banner on scaffolding on buildings.
Advertising banner on scaffolding on buildings on the bank of the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
Advertising banner on scaffolding on buildings on the bank of the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
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Liz Conroy on a boat, cruising up the Huangpu River in Shanghai. Liz Conroy on a boat, cruising up the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
Liz Conroy on a boat, cruising up the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
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The Oriental Pearl Tower & the Shanghai skyline The Oriental Pearl Tower & the Shanghai skyline
The Oriental Pearl Tower & the Shanghai skyline disappear into the smog next to the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
The Oriental Pearl Tower & the Shanghai skyline disappear into the smog next to the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
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Covered cargo container ship on the Huangpu River in Shanghai. Covered cargo container ship on the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
Covered cargo container ship on the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
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Shanghai Port, International Cruise Terminal on Huangpu River in Shanghai. Shanghai Port, International Cruise Terminal on Huangpu River in Shanghai.
Shanghai Port, International Cruise Terminal on Huangpu River in Shanghai.
Shanghai Port, International Cruise Terminal on Huangpu River in Shanghai.
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Cruise boat on the Huangpu River in Shanghai. Cruise boat on the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
Cruise boat on the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
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Container ship sailing up the Huangpu River in Shanghai. Container ship sailing up the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
Container ship sailing up the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
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Shanghai Port, on Huangpu River in Shanghai. Shanghai Port, on Huangpu River in Shanghai.
Shanghai Port, on Huangpu River in Shanghai.
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Buddha carved in rock. Buddha carved in rock.
Buddha carved in the rock face next to the Giant Leshan Buddha at the confluence of the Min River & Dadu River near Leshan, Sichuan, China.
Buddha carved in the rock face next to the Giant Leshan Buddha at the confluence of the Min River & Dadu River near Leshan, Sichuan, China.
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Steps carved in the rock lead down to the base of the Giant Leshan Buddha. Steps carved in the rock lead down to the base of the Giant Leshan Buddha.
Steps carved in the rock lead down to the base of the Giant Leshan Buddha.
Steps carved in the rock lead down to the base of the Giant Leshan Buddha.
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The path leading away from & back up the cliff face at the Giant Leshan Buddha. The path leading away from & back up the cliff face at the Giant Leshan Buddha.
The path leading away from & back up the cliff face at the Giant Leshan Buddha.
The path leading away from & back up the cliff face at the Giant Leshan Buddha.
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Alan Morris & Melanie Lunn, on a boat in front of the Giant Leshan Buddha. Alan Morris & Melanie Lunn, on a boat in front of the Giant Leshan Buddha.
Alan Morris & Melanie Lunn are on a boat at the Min & Dadu Rivers confluence near Leshan, Sichuan. In the background is the Giant Leshan Buddha.
Alan Morris & Melanie Lunn are on a boat at the Min & Dadu Rivers confluence near Leshan, Sichuan. In the background is the Giant Leshan Buddha.
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Giant Leshan Buddha. Giant Leshan Buddha.
The Giant Leshan Buddha carved into the rock face at the confluence of the Min & Dadu Rivers.
The Giant Leshan Buddha carved into the rock face at the confluence of the Min & Dadu Rivers.
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Melanie Lunn on a boat at the Min & Dadu Rivers by the Giant Leshan Buddha. Melanie Lunn on a boat at the Min & Dadu Rivers by the Giant Leshan Buddha.
Melanie Lunn on a boat at the Min & Dadu Rivers confluence near Leshan, Sichuan. In the background is the Giant Leshan Buddha.
Melanie Lunn on a boat at the Min & Dadu Rivers confluence near Leshan, Sichuan. In the background is the Giant Leshan Buddha.
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Giant Leshan Buddha. Giant Leshan Buddha.
The Giant Leshan Buddha carved into the rock face at the Min & Dadu Rivers confluence in Sichuan province, China.
The Giant Leshan Buddha carved into the rock face at the Min & Dadu Rivers confluence in Sichuan province, China.
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Alan Morris & Tracy Good on a boat near the Giant Leshan Buddha. Alan Morris & Tracy Good on a boat near the Giant Leshan Buddha.
Alan Morris & Tracy Good are on a boat at the Min & Dadu Rivers confluence near Leshan, Sichuan. In the background is the Giant Leshan Buddha.
Alan Morris & Tracy Good are on a boat at the Min & Dadu Rivers confluence near Leshan, Sichuan. In the background is the Giant Leshan Buddha.
- A sitting Buddha on the path up to the Giant Leshan Buddha. A sitting Buddha on the path up to the Giant Leshan Buddha.
- Melanie Lunn next to a dragon's tail. Melanie Lunn next to a dragon's tail.
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Melanie Lunn on a viewing platform next to the head of the Giant Leshan Buddha. Melanie Lunn on a viewing platform next to the head of the Giant Leshan Buddha.
Melanie Lunn on a viewing platform next to the head of the Giant Leshan Buddha.
Melanie Lunn on a viewing platform next to the head of the Giant Leshan Buddha.
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Profile view of the head of the Giant Leshan Buddha. Profile view of the head of the Giant Leshan Buddha.
Profile view of the head of the Giant Leshan Buddha.
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The Giant Leshan Buddha. The Giant Leshan Buddha.
The Giant Leshan Buddha.
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The Giant Leshan Buddha in Sichuan, China. The Giant Leshan Buddha in Sichuan, China.
The Giant Leshan Buddha in Sichuan, China.
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The Giant Leshan Buddha. The Giant Leshan Buddha.
The Giant Leshan Buddha.
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Melanie Lunn, literally at the foot of the Giant Leshan Buddha. Melanie Lunn, literally at the foot of the Giant Leshan Buddha.
Melanie Lunn, literally at the foot of the Giant Leshan Buddha.
Melanie Lunn, literally at the foot of the Giant Leshan Buddha.
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Alan Morris at the foot of the Giant Leshan Buddha, Sichuan, China. Alan Morris at the foot of the Giant Leshan Buddha, Sichuan, China.
Alan Morris at the foot of the Giant Leshan Buddha, Sichuan, China.
Alan Morris at the foot of the Giant Leshan Buddha, Sichuan, China.
- A golden Buddha on the path leading away from the Leshan Giant Buddha. A golden Buddha on the path leading away from the Leshan Giant Buddha.
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Locks on the Three Gorges Dam. Locks on the Three Gorges Dam.
Locks on the Three Gorges Dam as we approach our place in the queue to go through tonight.
Locks on the Three Gorges Dam as we approach our place in the queue to go through tonight.
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Three Gorges Dam from above in the visitor centre. Three Gorges Dam from above in the visitor centre.
Three Gorges Dam from above in the visitor centre next to the dam.
Three Gorges Dam from above in the visitor centre next to the dam.
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Locks in the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River. Locks in the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River.
Locks in the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River.
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Tracy Good & Melanie Lunn on a viewing platform at the visitor centre above the Three Gorges Dam. Tracy Good & Melanie Lunn on a viewing platform at the visitor centre above the Three Gorges Dam.
Tracy Good & Melanie Lunn on a viewing platform at the visitor centre above the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River.
Tracy Good & Melanie Lunn on a viewing platform at the visitor centre above the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River.
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The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River. The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River.
The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River.
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The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River. The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River.
The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River prevents water from flowing down the Great River.
The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River prevents water from flowing down the Great River.
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View from the Victoria Selina as we go through the lock system on the Three Gorges Dam. View from the Victoria Selina as we go through the lock system on the Three Gorges Dam.
View from the Victoria Selina as we go through the lock system on the Three Gorges Dam & up the Yangtze River.
View from the Victoria Selina as we go through the lock system on the Three Gorges Dam & up the Yangtze River.
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Ship entering the lock on the Three Gorges Dam. Ship entering the lock on the Three Gorges Dam.
The ship in front of the Victoria Selina entering the lock on the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River.
The ship in front of the Victoria Selina entering the lock on the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River.
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Group of giant pandas eating bamboo. Group of giant pandas eating bamboo.
Group of giant pandas eating bamboo at the Panda Breeding & Research Centre in Chengdu.
Group of giant pandas eating bamboo at the Panda Breeding & Research Centre in Chengdu.
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Two Giant Pandas sitting back to back eating bamboo Two Giant Pandas sitting back to back eating bamboo
Two Giant Pandas sitting back to back eating bamboo a the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding & Research Centre.
Two Giant Pandas sitting back to back eating bamboo a the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding & Research Centre.
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Giant Panda eating bamboo. Giant Panda eating bamboo.
Giant Panda eating bamboo at the Panda Breeding & Research Centre in Chengdu, China.
Giant Panda eating bamboo at the Panda Breeding & Research Centre in Chengdu, China.
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A Giant Panda eating bamboo. A Giant Panda eating bamboo.
A Giant Panda eating bamboo at the Giant Panda Breeding & Research Centre in Chengdu.
A Giant Panda eating bamboo at the Giant Panda Breeding & Research Centre in Chengdu.
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Group of giant pandas eating bamboo. Group of giant pandas eating bamboo.
Group of giant pandas eating bamboo at the Panda Breeding & Research Centre in Chengdu.
Group of giant pandas eating bamboo at the Panda Breeding & Research Centre in Chengdu.
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Giant Panda eating bamboo. Giant Panda eating bamboo.
Eating bamboo can be hard work & this Giant Panda was slowly falling asleep through the exertion of eating.
Eating bamboo can be hard work & this Giant Panda was slowly falling asleep through the exertion of eating.
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Group of Giant Panda eating bamboo. Group of Giant Panda eating bamboo.
Group of Giant Panda eating bamboo at the Panda Breeding & Research Centre in Chengdu.
Group of Giant Panda eating bamboo at the Panda Breeding & Research Centre in Chengdu.
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Giant Panda lying on its back eating bamboo. Giant Panda lying on its back eating bamboo.
Giant Panda lying on its back eating bamboo at the Panda Breeding & Research Centre.
Giant Panda lying on its back eating bamboo at the Panda Breeding & Research Centre.
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Giant Panda sleeping. Giant Panda sleeping.
Giant Panda sleeping, lying across a branch in a tree.
Giant Panda sleeping, lying across a branch in a tree.
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Giant Pandas resting their heads on another Giant Panda. Giant Pandas resting their heads on another Giant Panda.
Two Giant Pandas resting their heads on another Giant Panda as it eats bamboo.
Two Giant Pandas resting their heads on another Giant Panda as it eats bamboo.
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Giant Pandas sleeping. Giant Pandas sleeping.
Three Giant Pandas sleeping at different levels of the same tree.
Three Giant Pandas sleeping at different levels of the same tree.
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Giant Pandas eating bamboo. Giant Pandas eating bamboo.
Two Giant Pandas eating bamboo at the Panda Breeding & Research Centre in Chengdu, China.
Two Giant Pandas eating bamboo at the Panda Breeding & Research Centre in Chengdu, China.
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Giant Pandas eating bamboo. Giant Pandas eating bamboo.
Giant Pandas eating bamboo in the Chengdu, Panda Breeding & Research Centre.
Giant Pandas eating bamboo in the Chengdu, Panda Breeding & Research Centre.
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Red Panda standing on a platform. Red Panda standing on a platform.
Red Panda standing on a platform in the Panda Breeding & Research Centre in Chengdu.
Red Panda standing on a platform in the Panda Breeding & Research Centre in Chengdu.
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Two Red Panda standing on a platform eating fruit. Two Red Panda standing on a platform eating fruit.
Two Red Panda standing on a platform eating fruit in the Panda Breeding & Research Centre.
Two Red Panda standing on a platform eating fruit in the Panda Breeding & Research Centre.
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Red Panda climbing a tree. Red Panda climbing a tree.
Red Panda climbing a tree.
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Red Panda in a tree top. Red Panda in a tree top.
Red Panda in a tree top at the Panda Breeding & Research Centre in Chengdu.
Red Panda in a tree top at the Panda Breeding & Research Centre in Chengdu.
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Three Red Panda playing. Three Red Panda playing.
Three Red Panda playing in the Panda Breeding & Research Centre.
Three Red Panda playing in the Panda Breeding & Research Centre.
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Two Red Panda eating fruit. Two Red Panda eating fruit.
Two Red Panda standing on a platform eating fruit in the Panda Breeding & Research Centre.
Two Red Panda standing on a platform eating fruit in the Panda Breeding & Research Centre.
- Xi´an City walls in the Shaanxi Province of China. Xi´an City walls in the Shaanxi Province of China.
- Watchtower on the walls around Xian, Shaanxi, China. Watchtower on the walls around Xian, Shaanxi, China.
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Xian City, Shaanxi Province of China. Xian City, Shaanxi Province of China.
This photo taken from the wall around Xi´an shows the road in Xi´an that the hotel I stayed in was on.
- Melanie Lunn on top of the wall around Xi´an Melanie Lunn on top of the wall around Xi´an
- Watchtower on the wall around Xi´an. Watchtower on the wall around Xi´an.
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Park & gardens at the base of the wall that stretches around Xi´an. Park & gardens at the base of the wall that stretches around Xi´an.
Park & gardens at the base of the wall that stretches around Xi´an, Shaanxi, China.
- The top of the wall that surrounds Xi´an. The top of the wall that surrounds Xi´an.
- Watchtower on top of the wall around Xi´an lit up at night. Watchtower on top of the wall around Xi´an lit up at night.
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Video screen that forms the roof of a shopping centre in Xi´an. Video screen that forms the roof of a shopping centre in Xi´an.
A large video screen that forms the roof of a shopping centre in Xi´an shows a film of fish swimming around a coral reef.
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Large video screen that forms the roof of a shopping centre in Xi´an. Large video screen that forms the roof of a shopping centre in Xi´an.
A large video screen that forms the roof of a shopping centre in Xi´an shows a film of satellites, stars & planets as people walk around doing their shopping.
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Large video screen that forms the roof of a shopping centre in Xi´an. Large video screen that forms the roof of a shopping centre in Xi´an.
A large video screen that forms the roof of a shopping centre in Xi´an shows a film of air balloons & hangliders gliding around a blue sky.
- Tang Dynasty sculptures Tang Dynasty sculptures
- Coloured, musical fountain show. Coloured, musical fountain show.
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Fountains before a Tang Dynasty sculpture. Fountains before a Tang Dynasty sculpture.
Fountains before a Tang Dynasty sculpture in Xi'an's Commercial & Cultural District.
- Muscian sculptures in the Commercial & Cultural District in Xi´an. Muscian sculptures in the Commercial & Cultural District in Xi´an.
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Tracy Good & Melanie Lunn surrounded by Chinese girls. Tracy Good & Melanie Lunn surrounded by Chinese girls.
Tracy Good & Melanie Lunn were surrounded by Chinese girls who all wanted a photo with them. The Chinese girls are not used to seeing blonde-haired, blue-eyed girls & this happened to Tracy & Melanie everywhere we went in China.
- Tang Dynasty sculptures in the Commercial & Cultural District in Xi´an. Tang Dynasty sculptures in the Commercial & Cultural District in Xi´an.
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A wooden path follows the cliff face & leads to the Tribe of the 3 Gorges. A wooden path follows the cliff face & leads to the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
A wooden path follows the cliff face & leads to the Tribe of the 3 Gorges. I, however, arrived by boat.
A wooden path follows the cliff face & leads to the Tribe of the 3 Gorges. I, however, arrived by boat.
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Weir & boat dock where the Xiangxi River meets the Yangtze River Weir & boat dock where the Xiangxi River meets the Yangtze River
Weir & boat dock where the Xiangxi River meets the Yangtze River after flowing through the Xiling Gorge.
Weir & boat dock where the Xiangxi River meets the Yangtze River after flowing through the Xiling Gorge.
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Longiinxi Ferry terminal at the Weir & boat dock at the Xiangxi & Yangtze Rivers. Longiinxi Ferry terminal at the Weir & boat dock at the Xiangxi & Yangtze Rivers.
The Longiinxi Ferry terminal at the Weir & boat dock where the Xiangxi River meets the Yangtze River after flowing through the Xiling Gorge.
The Longiinxi Ferry terminal at the Weir & boat dock where the Xiangxi River meets the Yangtze River after flowing through the Xiling Gorge.
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Boat on the Xiangxi River as we approach the Tribe of the Three Gorges. Boat on the Xiangxi River as we approach the Tribe of the Three Gorges.
Boat on the Xiangxi River as we approach the Tribe of the Three Gorges.
Boat on the Xiangxi River as we approach the Tribe of the Three Gorges.
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Melanie Lunn stood by the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge Melanie Lunn stood by the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge
Melanie Lunn stood by the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge, where we went to see the Tribe of the Three Gorges.
Melanie Lunn stood by the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge, where we went to see the Tribe of the Three Gorges.
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Alan Morris by the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge Alan Morris by the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge
Alan Morris by the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge, where we went to see the Tribe of the Three Gorges.
Alan Morris by the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge, where we went to see the Tribe of the Three Gorges.
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Mist hovers over the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge Mist hovers over the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge
Mist hovers over the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge, where I went to see the Tribe of the Three Gorges when cruising up the Yangtze River.
Mist hovers over the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge, where I went to see the Tribe of the Three Gorges when cruising up the Yangtze River.
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Fishing nets hang between fishing boats on the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge. Fishing nets hang between fishing boats on the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge.
Fishing nets hang between fishing boats on the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge.
Fishing nets hang between fishing boats on the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge.
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Girl from the Tribe of the Three Gorges, sitting on a boat. Girl from the Tribe of the Three Gorges, sitting on a boat.
Girl from the Tribe of the Three Gorges, sitting on a boat on the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge.
Girl from the Tribe of the Three Gorges, sitting on a boat on the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge.
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A waterwheel & two boats on the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge. A waterwheel & two boats on the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge.
A waterwheel & two boats on the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge.
A waterwheel & two boats on the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge.
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Two girls from the Tribe of the Three Gorges wash clothes in the Xiangxi River Two girls from the Tribe of the Three Gorges wash clothes in the Xiangxi River
Two girls from the Tribe of the Three Gorges wash clothes in the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge.
Two girls from the Tribe of the Three Gorges wash clothes in the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge.
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A boy playing an instrument with a girl holding an umbrella above them. A boy playing an instrument with a girl holding an umbrella above them.
A boy playing an instrument with a girl holding an umbrella above them as we approached the Tribe of Three Gorges in the Xiling Gorge.
A boy playing an instrument with a girl holding an umbrella above them as we approached the Tribe of Three Gorges in the Xiling Gorge.
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Boy & a girl from the Tribe of Three Gorges in the Xiling Gorge. Boy & a girl from the Tribe of Three Gorges in the Xiling Gorge.
A boy & a girl watched over us as we approached the Tribe of Three Gorges in the Xiling Gorge.
A boy & a girl watched over us as we approached the Tribe of Three Gorges in the Xiling Gorge.
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Alan Morris in the Xiling Gorge. Alan Morris in the Xiling Gorge.
Alan Morris in the Xiling Gorge. A waterfall cascading down into the Xiangxi River can be seen in the background.
Alan Morris in the Xiling Gorge. A waterfall cascading down into the Xiangxi River can be seen in the background.
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Melanie Lunn in the Xiling Gorge. Melanie Lunn in the Xiling Gorge.
Melanie Lunn in the Xiling Gorge. A waterfall cascading down into the Xiangxi River can be seen in the background.
Melanie Lunn in the Xiling Gorge. A waterfall cascading down into the Xiangxi River can be seen in the background.
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Girl playing an instrument, Tribe of the Three Gorges Girl playing an instrument, Tribe of the Three Gorges
Girl playing an instrument as we approach the Tribe of the Three Gorges in the Xiling Gorge.
Girl playing an instrument as we approach the Tribe of the Three Gorges in the Xiling Gorge.
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A monkey siting on the roof of a building in the Xiling Gorge. A monkey siting on the roof of a building in the Xiling Gorge.
A monkey siting on the roof of a building watches tourists as they walk along the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge on their way to see the Tribe of the Three Gorges.
A monkey siting on the roof of a building watches tourists as they walk along the Xiangxi River in the Xiling Gorge on their way to see the Tribe of the Three Gorges.
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A monkey in the Xiling Gorge. A monkey in the Xiling Gorge.
A monkey watches tourists as they pass the building he is on in the Xiling Gorge.
A monkey watches tourists as they pass the building he is on in the Xiling Gorge.
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A monkey climbs a building in the Xiling Gorge. A monkey climbs a building in the Xiling Gorge.
A monkey climbs a building in the Xiling Gorge.
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A monkey watching tourists pass him by in the Xiling Gorge. A monkey watching tourists pass him by in the Xiling Gorge.
A monkey watching tourists pass him by in the Xiling Gorge.
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A girl from the Tribe of the Three Gorges. A girl from the Tribe of the Three Gorges.
A girl from the Tribe of the Three Gorges says goodbye after walking with us back to the boat dock on the Yangtze River.
A girl from the Tribe of the Three Gorges says goodbye after walking with us back to the boat dock on the Yangtze River.
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The bride's friends arrive to meet people at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges. The bride's friends arrive to meet people at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
The bride's friends arrive to meet people at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
The bride's friends arrive to meet people at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
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The mother of the bride looks out over the gathered crowd below her. The mother of the bride looks out over the gathered crowd below her.
The mother of the bride looks out over the gathered crowd below her.
The mother of the bride looks out over the gathered crowd below her.
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The bride's friends sing a song while they wait for the bride to appear The bride's friends sing a song while they wait for the bride to appear
The bride's friends sing a song while they wait for the bride to appear at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
The bride's friends sing a song while they wait for the bride to appear at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
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Matchmaker talks to the seated crowd at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges. Matchmaker talks to the seated crowd at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
The wedding ceremonies matchmaker talks to the seated crowd at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
The wedding ceremonies matchmaker talks to the seated crowd at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
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The bride appears on the balcony to choose her husband. The bride appears on the balcony to choose her husband.
The bride appears on the balcony to choose her husband from the crowd at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
The bride appears on the balcony to choose her husband from the crowd at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
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Brides friend leads me away to be married. Brides friend leads me away to be married.
After the bride had chosen me to be her husband, one of her friends led me away to prepare for my wedding at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
After the bride had chosen me to be her husband, one of her friends led me away to prepare for my wedding at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
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Alan Morris being led away to meet his bride. Alan Morris being led away to meet his bride.
Alan Morris being led away to meet his bride & get married at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
Alan Morris being led away to meet his bride & get married at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
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The bride's friends cry because their friend is leaving them to marry. The bride's friends cry because their friend is leaving them to marry.
The bride's friends cry because their friend is leaving them to marry a man from far away. Usually a few mountains away, but in my case, the other side of the world.
The bride's friends cry because their friend is leaving them to marry a man from far away. Usually a few mountains away, but in my case, the other side of the world.
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The wedding band arrive for the wedding. The wedding band arrive for the wedding.
The wedding band arrive for the wedding.
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Alan Morris, on the balcony of the bride's home at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges. Alan Morris, on the balcony of the bride's home at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
Alan Morris, on the balcony of the bride's home at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges, is pushed to follow the bride by her friends to go & get married.
Alan Morris, on the balcony of the bride's home at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges, is pushed to follow the bride by her friends to go & get married.
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The wedding band start playing music to announce the wedding party's arrival. The wedding band start playing music to announce the wedding party's arrival.
The wedding band start playing music to announce the wedding party's arrival.
The wedding band start playing music to announce the wedding party's arrival.
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Mother & father arrive & are introduced to the guests at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges Mother & father arrive & are introduced to the guests at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges
The bride's mother & father arrive & are introduced to the guests at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
The bride's mother & father arrive & are introduced to the guests at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
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Wedding party behind the bride's mother & father. Wedding party behind the bride's mother & father.
The wedding party is behind the bride's mother & father at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
The wedding party is behind the bride's mother & father at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
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Alan Morris speaking to the matchmaker while standing next to his bride. Alan Morris speaking to the matchmaker while standing next to his bride.
Alan Morris speaking to the matchmaker while standing next to his bride at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
Alan Morris speaking to the matchmaker while standing next to his bride at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
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Alan Morris bowing to the guests at his wedding at the Tribe of 3 Gorges. Alan Morris bowing to the guests at his wedding at the Tribe of 3 Gorges.
Alan Morris bowing to the guests at his wedding at the Tribe of 3 Gorges.
Alan Morris bowing to the guests at his wedding at the Tribe of 3 Gorges.
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Alan Morris sees his wife for the first time after she removes her veil. Alan Morris sees his wife for the first time after she removes her veil.
Alan Morris sees his wife for the first time after she removes her veil.
Alan Morris sees his wife for the first time after she removes her veil.
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Bride looking at her husband at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges. Bride looking at her husband at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
The bride looking at her new, handsome, husband at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
The bride looking at her new, handsome, husband at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
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Alan Morris admires his beautiful wife at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges. Alan Morris admires his beautiful wife at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
Alan Morris admires his beautiful wife at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
Alan Morris admires his beautiful wife at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
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Bride hangs her wedding gift around the neck of her new husband. Bride hangs her wedding gift around the neck of her new husband.
The beautiful bride hangs her wedding gift around the neck of her new husband, Alan Morris.
The beautiful bride hangs her wedding gift around the neck of her new husband, Alan Morris.
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Alan Morris drinks some rice wine to toast his new wife. Alan Morris drinks some rice wine to toast his new wife.
Alan Morris drinks some rice wine to toast his new wife.
Alan Morris drinks some rice wine to toast his new wife.
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The bride undresses her new husband in their bedroom at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges. The bride undresses her new husband in their bedroom at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
The bride undresses her new husband in their bedroom at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
The bride undresses her new husband in their bedroom at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
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Bride pulls her new husband onto the bed in their bedroom at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges. Bride pulls her new husband onto the bed in their bedroom at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
The bride pulls her new husband onto the bed in their bedroom at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
The bride pulls her new husband onto the bed in their bedroom at the Tribe of the 3 Gorges.
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Incense burner at the Jade Buddha temple. Incense burner at the Jade Buddha temple.
Incense burner outside the Grand Hall at the Jade Buddha temple in Shanghai.
Incense burner outside the Grand Hall at the Jade Buddha temple in Shanghai.
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Burner to light incense at the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai. Burner to light incense at the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai.
Burner to light incense outside the Grand Hall at the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai.
Burner to light incense outside the Grand Hall at the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai.
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Wax lotus flowers burning at the Jade Buddha Temple. Wax lotus flowers burning at the Jade Buddha Temple.
Wax lotus flowers burning outside the Grand Hall of the Jade Buddha Temple.
Wax lotus flowers burning outside the Grand Hall of the Jade Buddha Temple.
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Incense burner outside the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai. Incense burner outside the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai.
Incense burner outside the Grand Hall at the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai.
Incense burner outside the Grand Hall at the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai.
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Sarah Anderson outside the Jade Buddha Temple Sarah Anderson outside the Jade Buddha Temple
Sarah Anderson outside the Grand Hall at the Jade Buddha Temple, with a Chinese lady who was 90 years old.
Sarah Anderson outside the Grand Hall at the Jade Buddha Temple, with a Chinese lady who was 90 years old.
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The Reclining Buddha at the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai. The Reclining Buddha at the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai.
The Reclining Buddha at the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai.
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Many armed Buddha in the Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai. Many armed Buddha in the Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai.
Many armed Buddha in the Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai.
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Protective Deities inside the Jade Buddha Temple Protective Deities inside the Jade Buddha Temple
Statues of two of the Protective Deities inside the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai.
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A statue of a Buddha inside the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai. A statue of a Buddha inside the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai.
A statue of a Buddha inside the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai.
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Buddha statues in the Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai. Buddha statues in the Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai.
Buddha statues in the Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai.
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Statue in the Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai. Statue in the Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai.
Statue in the Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai.
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Courtyard garden at the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai. Courtyard garden at the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai.
Courtyard garden at the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai.
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Elephant statue in the courtyard garden at the Jade Buddha Temple. Elephant statue in the courtyard garden at the Jade Buddha Temple.
Elephant statue in the courtyard garden at the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai.
Elephant statue in the courtyard garden at the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai.
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Courtyard garden at the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai. Courtyard garden at the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai.
Courtyard garden at the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai.
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Elephant statue in the courtyard garden at the Jade Buddha Temple. Elephant statue in the courtyard garden at the Jade Buddha Temple.
Elephant statue in the courtyard garden at the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai.
Elephant statue in the courtyard garden at the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai.
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Dragon on the end of a wall in Yuyuan Gardens, Shanghai. Dragon on the end of a wall in Yuyuan Gardens, Shanghai.
Dragon on the end of a wall in Yuyuan Gardens, Shanghai.
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Pavillion in Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai. Pavillion in Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai.
Pavillion in Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai.
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Stone figurine in the Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai. Stone figurine in the Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai.
Stone figurine in the Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai.
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Goldfish in a pond inside Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai. Goldfish in a pond inside Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai.
Goldfish in a pond inside Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai.
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Pavillion inside Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai. Pavillion inside Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai.
Pavillion inside Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai.
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Tree in Yuyuan Gardens. Tree in Yuyuan Gardens.
Tree in Yuyuan Gardens is not quite a bonsai tree.
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Dragon on the end of a wall in Yuyuan Gardens. Dragon on the end of a wall in Yuyuan Gardens.
Dragon on the end of a wall in Yuyuan Gardens, Shanghai. In the background, you can see the Shanghai skyline above the dragon.
Dragon on the end of a wall in Yuyuan Gardens, Shanghai. In the background, you can see the Shanghai skyline above the dragon.
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Two dragons meeting in Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai. Two dragons meeting in Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai.
Two dragons meeting in Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai.
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Pagoda in Yuyuan Gardens, Shanghai. Pagoda in Yuyuan Gardens, Shanghai.
Pagoda in Yuyuan Gardens, Shanghai.
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Dragon on top of a wall in Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai. Dragon on top of a wall in Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai.
Dragon on top of a wall in Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai.
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Female staff from Victoria Selina in traditional costume. Female staff from Victoria Selina in traditional costume.
Female staff from Victoria Selina in traditional costume for a performance onboard the ship as we sail up the Yangtze River.
Female staff from Victoria Selina in traditional costume for a performance onboard the ship as we sail up the Yangtze River.
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Victoria Selina staff in traditional costume for a show. Victoria Selina staff in traditional costume for a show.
Female staff from Victoria Selina in traditional costume for a performance onboard the ship as we sail up the Yangtze River.
Female staff from Victoria Selina in traditional costume for a performance onboard the ship as we sail up the Yangtze River.
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Victoria Selina staff in traditional costume for a fashion show. Victoria Selina staff in traditional costume for a fashion show.
Victoria Selina staff in traditional costume for a fashion show as we sail up the Yangtze River.
Victoria Selina staff in traditional costume for a fashion show as we sail up the Yangtze River.
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Traditional costume in a fashion show onboard the Victoria Selina. Traditional costume in a fashion show onboard the Victoria Selina.
My waitress, Selina, in traditional costume in a fashion show onboard the Victoria Selina as we sailed up the Yangtze River.
My waitress, Selina, in traditional costume in a fashion show onboard the Victoria Selina as we sailed up the Yangtze River.
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Staff member in the fashion show onboard the Victoria Selina. Staff member in the fashion show onboard the Victoria Selina.
A male staff member in the fashion show onboard the Victoria Selina as we sailed up the Yangtze River.
A male staff member in the fashion show onboard the Victoria Selina as we sailed up the Yangtze River.
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Fashion show as we sailed up the Yangtze River. Fashion show as we sailed up the Yangtze River.
Selina, my waitress onboard the Victoria Selina, tried not to laugh as I pulled faces at her during the fashion show as we sailed up the Yangtze River.
Selina, my waitress onboard the Victoria Selina, tried not to laugh as I pulled faces at her during the fashion show as we sailed up the Yangtze River.
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Girls in traditional dress during the fashion show on the Victoria Selina. Girls in traditional dress during the fashion show on the Victoria Selina.
Girls in traditional dress during the fashion show on the Victoria Selina on the Yangtze River.
Girls in traditional dress during the fashion show on the Victoria Selina on the Yangtze River.
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Men in traditional dress during the fashion show on the Victoria Selina. Men in traditional dress during the fashion show on the Victoria Selina.
Men in traditional dress during the fashion show on the Victoria Selina on the Yangtze River.
Men in traditional dress during the fashion show on the Victoria Selina on the Yangtze River.
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Girls in traditional dress during the fashion show on the Victoria Selina. Girls in traditional dress during the fashion show on the Victoria Selina.
Girls in traditional dress during the fashion show on the Victoria Selina
Girls in traditional dress during the fashion show on the Victoria Selina
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Girls in traditional dress during the fashion show on the Victoria Selina. Girls in traditional dress during the fashion show on the Victoria Selina.
Girls in traditional dress during the fashion show on the Victoria Selina. Selina, my waitress, is in the red costume in the middle.
Girls in traditional dress during the fashion show on the Victoria Selina. Selina, my waitress, is in the red costume in the middle.
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Girls in traditional dress during the fashion show on the Victoria Selina. Girls in traditional dress during the fashion show on the Victoria Selina.
Girls in traditional dress during the fashion show on the Victoria Selina. Selina, my waitress, is trying not to laugh again.
Girls in traditional dress during the fashion show on the Victoria Selina. Selina, my waitress, is trying not to laugh again.
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Girls in traditional costume in the fashion show on the Victoria Selina. Girls in traditional costume in the fashion show on the Victoria Selina.
Girls in traditional costume in the fashion show on the Victoria Selina.
Girls in traditional costume in the fashion show on the Victoria Selina.
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Girl in traditional costume in the fashion show on the Victoria Selina. Girl in traditional costume in the fashion show on the Victoria Selina.
Girl in traditional costume in the fashion show on the Victoria Selina.
Girl in traditional costume in the fashion show on the Victoria Selina.
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Fashion show on the Victoria Selina. Fashion show on the Victoria Selina.
Members of the crew in traditional costume in the fashion show on the Victoria Selina.
Members of the crew in traditional costume in the fashion show on the Victoria Selina.
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Member of the crew in the fashion show on the Victoria Selina. Member of the crew in the fashion show on the Victoria Selina.
Member of the crew in the fashion show on the Victoria Selina.
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Member of the crew in the fashion show on the Victoria Selina. Member of the crew in the fashion show on the Victoria Selina.
Member of the crew in the fashion show on the Victoria Selina.
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Crew in traditional dress for the fashion show on the Victoria Selina. Crew in traditional dress for the fashion show on the Victoria Selina.
The crew members wore traditional dress for the fashion show on the Victoria Selina while we sailed up the Yangtze River.
The crew members wore traditional dress for the fashion show on the Victoria Selina while we sailed up the Yangtze River.
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Crew members wore traditional dress for the fashion show on the Victoria Selina. Crew members wore traditional dress for the fashion show on the Victoria Selina.
The crew members wore traditional dress for the fashion show on the Victoria Selina while we sailed up the Yangtze River.
The crew members wore traditional dress for the fashion show on the Victoria Selina while we sailed up the Yangtze River.
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Crew members take the applause after the fashion show on the Victoria Selina. Crew members take the applause after the fashion show on the Victoria Selina.
Crew members take the applause after the fashion show on the Victoria Selina.
Crew members take the applause after the fashion show on the Victoria Selina.
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Performer in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show putting his make-up on. Performer in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show putting his make-up on.
Performer in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show putting his make-up on in the mirror.
Performer in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show putting his make-up on in the mirror.
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Beautiful compere introduces the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show. Beautiful compere introduces the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
Beautiful compere introduces the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
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Horse produced by a shadowgrapher at the Sichuan Opera Horse produced by a shadowgrapher at the Sichuan Opera
A horse produced by a shadowgrapher at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
A horse produced by a shadowgrapher at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
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Dog produced by a shadowgrapher at the Sichuan Opera Dog produced by a shadowgrapher at the Sichuan Opera
A dog produced by a shadowgrapher at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
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Owl produced by a shadowgrapher at the Sichuan Opera. Owl produced by a shadowgrapher at the Sichuan Opera.
An owl produced by a shadowgrapher at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
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Characters performing in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show. Characters performing in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
Characters performing in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
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Characters performing in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show. Characters performing in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
Characters performing in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
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Musicians performing at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Arts show. Musicians performing at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Arts show.
Musicians performing at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Arts show.
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Performers in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Arts show. Performers in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Arts show.
Performers in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Arts show.
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Performers in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Arts show. Performers in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Arts show.
Performers in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Arts show.
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Performers in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Arts show. Performers in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Arts show.
Performers in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Arts show.
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Performers in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Arts show. Performers in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Arts show.
Performers in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Arts show. This couple played a nagging wife & downtrodden husband. It was hilarious.
Performers in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Arts show. This couple played a nagging wife & downtrodden husband. It was hilarious.
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Puppeteer performing in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Arts show. Puppeteer performing in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Arts show.
Puppeteer performing in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Arts show.
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Puppeteer performing in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Arts show. Puppeteer performing in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Arts show.
Puppeteer performing in the Sichuan Opera & Folk Arts show.
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Comedy version of the face changer at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show. Comedy version of the face changer at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
Comedy version of the face changer at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
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Comedy version of the face changer at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show. Comedy version of the face changer at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
Comedy version of the face changer at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
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Comedy version of the face changer at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show. Comedy version of the face changer at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
Comedy version of the face changer at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
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Comedy version of the face changer at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show. Comedy version of the face changer at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
Comedy version of the face changer at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
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Face changer at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show. Face changer at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
Face changer at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
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Face changer at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show. Face changer at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
Face changer at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
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Face changer at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show. Face changer at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
Face changer at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
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Face changer at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show. Face changer at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
Face changer at the Sichuan Opera & Folk Art show.
- Fish dinner in Sichuan restaurant. Fish dinner in Sichuan restaurant.
- Curry & rice dish in a Sichuan restaurant Curry & rice dish in a Sichuan restaurant
- Food, being served up on a lazy Susan in a Sichuan restaurant. Food, being served up on a lazy Susan in a Sichuan restaurant.
- Food, being served up on a lazy Susan in a Sichuan restaurant. Food, being served up on a lazy Susan in a Sichuan restaurant.
- Large Pagoda where we were served tea in Chengdu. Large Pagoda where we were served tea in Chengdu.
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Jasmine tea in a park in Chengdu. Jasmine tea in a park in Chengdu.
Me & the people I was on tour with in China, trying Jasmine tea in a park in Chengdu.
Me & the people I was on tour with in China, trying Jasmine tea in a park in Chengdu.
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Tracy Good having a massage while Liz Conroy drinks Jasmine tea. Tracy Good having a massage while Liz Conroy drinks Jasmine tea.
Tracy Good having a massage while Liz Conroy drinks Jasmine tea in a Chengdu park.
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Greetings at the closed gates to the city of Xi´an. Greetings at the closed gates to the city of Xi´an.
Greetings at the closed & guarded gates to the city of Xi´an before we are welcomed.
- Gates to Xi´an are opened but still guarded. Gates to Xi´an are opened but still guarded.
- Xian City Gates. Xian City Gates.
- Gates to Xi´an through city walls. Gates to Xi´an through city walls.
- Greeting at Xi´an City Walls. Greeting at Xi´an City Walls.
- Flag waving ceremony at the City Walls of Xi´an. Flag waving ceremony at the City Walls of Xi´an.
- Flag waving ceremony at the City Walls of Xi´an. Flag waving ceremony at the City Walls of Xi´an.
- Dancers in traditional dress performing in Xi´an. Dancers in traditional dress performing in Xi´an.
- Dancers in traditional dress perform for us at the Xi´an. Dancers in traditional dress perform for us at the Xi´an.
- Acrobat performing in the Welcome Ceremony at Xián City Walls. Acrobat performing in the Welcome Ceremony at Xián City Walls.
- Acrobat performing in the Welcome Ceremony at Xián City Walls. Acrobat performing in the Welcome Ceremony at Xián City Walls.
- Acrobat performing a tumbling routine at Xián City. Acrobat performing a tumbling routine at Xián City.
- Acrobat performing a tumbling routine at Xián City Walls. Acrobat performing a tumbling routine at Xián City Walls.
- Acrobat performing a balance routine at Xián City Walls. Acrobat performing a balance routine at Xián City Walls.
- Acrobat at Xi´an City Walls. Acrobat at Xi´an City Walls.
- Acrobat performing at Xi´an welcome ceremony. Acrobat performing at Xi´an welcome ceremony.
- Acrobat performing a balance routine. Acrobat performing a balance routine.
- Acrobat performing a balance routine. Acrobat performing a balance routine.
- Balance routine in the Welcome Ceremony at Xián City Walls. Balance routine in the Welcome Ceremony at Xián City Walls.
- Acrobat performing a balance routine at Xián City Walls. Acrobat performing a balance routine at Xián City Walls.
- City dignitaries at Xi´an Welcome ceremony. City dignitaries at Xi´an Welcome ceremony.
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City of Xi´an dignitaries at the Welcome Ceremony. City of Xi´an dignitaries at the Welcome Ceremony.
We are welcomed into & given the freedom of the City of Xi´an by the City dignitaries after the Welcome Show.
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The Shennong Stream as it branches off of the Yangtze River. The Shennong Stream as it branches off of the Yangtze River.
The Shennong Stream as it branches off of the Yangtze River.
The Shennong Stream as it branches off of the Yangtze River.
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Alan Morris on a small boat that he sailed up the Shennong Stream on. Alan Morris on a small boat that he sailed up the Shennong Stream on.
Alan Morris on a small boat that he sailed up the Shennong Stream on.
Alan Morris on a small boat that he sailed up the Shennong Stream on.
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Building in the countryside along the side of the Shennong Stream. Building in the countryside along the side of the Shennong Stream.
Building in the countryside along the side of the Shennong Stream.
Building in the countryside along the side of the Shennong Stream.
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Path leads up to a house along the banks of the Shennong Stream. Path leads up to a house along the banks of the Shennong Stream.
The steep path leads up to a house along the banks of the Shennong Stream.
The steep path leads up to a house along the banks of the Shennong Stream.
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Small boats moored on the side of the Shennong stream. Small boats moored on the side of the Shennong stream.
Small boats moored on the side of the Shennong stream for locals to use to get around or sell goods to people on ships travelling up & down.
Small boats moored on the side of the Shennong stream for locals to use to get around or sell goods to people on ships travelling up & down.
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Village on the banks of the Shennong Stream. Village on the banks of the Shennong Stream.
Village on the banks of the Shennong Stream.
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Empty buildings on the Shennong stream. Empty buildings on the Shennong stream.
Empty buildings on the Shennong stream. These were evacuated when the Three Gorges Dam was built & much of the surrounding area was flooded.
Empty buildings on the Shennong stream. These were evacuated when the Three Gorges Dam was built & much of the surrounding area was flooded.
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Man sailing his small boat along the Shennong Stream. Man sailing his small boat along the Shennong Stream.
Man sailing his small boat along the Shennong Stream.
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Cliffs along the side of the Shennong stream off of the Yangtze River. Cliffs along the side of the Shennong stream off of the Yangtze River.
Cliffs along the side of the Shennong stream off of the Yangtze River.
Cliffs along the side of the Shennong stream off of the Yangtze River.
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These clefts in the cliff face were used for stowing coffins. These clefts in the cliff face were used for stowing coffins.
These clefts in the cliff face were used for stowing coffins.
These clefts in the cliff face were used for stowing coffins.
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Small cruise boat like the one I was on as I went up the Shennong Stream. Small cruise boat like the one I was on as I went up the Shennong Stream.
Small cruise boat like the one I was on as I went up the Shennong Stream.
Small cruise boat like the one I was on as I went up the Shennong Stream.
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The Yangsigang Bridge crossing the Yangtze River. The Yangsigang Bridge crossing the Yangtze River.
The Yangsigang Bridge crossing the Yangtze River.
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Louping Village on the Shennong Stream. Louping Village on the Shennong Stream.
Louping Village on the Shennong Stream.
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Shennong Stream seen from Louping Village. Shennong Stream seen from Louping Village.
Shennong Stream seen from Louping Village.
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Panda decoration on a fence at Louping Village. Panda decoration on a fence at Louping Village.
Panda decoration on a fence at Louping Village on the Shennong Stream in Hubei, China.
Panda decoration on a fence at Louping Village on the Shennong Stream in Hubei, China.
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Assorted meats for sale on a stall in Louping Village on the Shennong Stream. Assorted meats for sale on a stall in Louping Village on the Shennong Stream.
Assorted meats for sale on a stall in Louping Village on the Shennong Stream.
Assorted meats for sale on a stall in Louping Village on the Shennong Stream.
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Tujia people in Louping Village perform a show for tourists. Tujia people in Louping Village perform a show for tourists.
The Tujia people in Louping Village perform a show for tourists on the Shennong Stream.
The Tujia people in Louping Village perform a show for tourists on the Shennong Stream.
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Tujia people in Louping Village perform a show for tourists. Tujia people in Louping Village perform a show for tourists.
The Tujia people in Louping Village perform a show for tourists on the Shennong Stream.
The Tujia people in Louping Village perform a show for tourists on the Shennong Stream.
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Tujia people in Louping Village perform a show for tourists. Tujia people in Louping Village perform a show for tourists.
The Tujia people in Louping Village perform a show for tourists on the Shennong Stream.
The Tujia people in Louping Village perform a show for tourists on the Shennong Stream.
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Branwen Edwards & Melanie Lunn on a boat on the Shennong Stream. Branwen Edwards & Melanie Lunn on a boat on the Shennong Stream.
Branwen Edwards & Melanie Lunn sit with other people on my tour on a boat on the Shennong Stream. As we sailed back towards the Yangtze River, the weather turned & it started raining.
Branwen Edwards & Melanie Lunn sit with other people on my tour on a boat on the Shennong Stream. As we sailed back towards the Yangtze River, the weather turned & it started raining.
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Melanie Lunn in her waterproof jacket as we leave the Shennong stream. Melanie Lunn in her waterproof jacket as we leave the Shennong stream.
Melanie Lunn in her waterproof jacket as we leave the Shennong stream.
Melanie Lunn in her waterproof jacket as we leave the Shennong stream.
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The small boat I went up the Shennong Stream leaves the Yangtze River dock. The small boat I went up the Shennong Stream leaves the Yangtze River dock.
The small boat I went up the Shennong Stream leaves the Yangtze River dock.
The small boat I went up the Shennong Stream leaves the Yangtze River dock.