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china_997 Wangxian Valley, China's tourist attractions, with waterfalls and beautiful ancient villages promoting as landmarks in Wangxian Valley, Jiangxi, China. หุบเขาเทวดาวั้งเชียนกู่วั้งเชียนกู่ (望仙谷) หรือ หุบเขาเทวดา เป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวทางธรรมชาติและวั Date: 6/10/2024 Wangxian Valley, China's tourist attractions, with waterfalls and beautiful ancient villages promoting as landmarks in Wangxian Valley, Jiangxi, China.

หุบเขาเทวดาวั้งเชียนกู่

วั้งเชียนกู่ (望仙谷) หรือ หุบเขาเทวดา เป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวทางธรรมชาติและวัฒนธรรมที่มีชื่อเสียงในมณฑลเจียงซี ประเทศจีน ตั้งอยู่ในเขตปกครองตนเองชนชาติจ้วงหูหนาน เมืองสั้งเหร่า ห่างจากตัวเมืองสั้งเหร่าไปทางตะวันตกเฉียงเหนือประมาณ 100 กิโลเมตร

วั้งเชียนกู่ เป็นหุบเขาที่ทอดยาวไปตามแนวแม่น้ำซงจู๋ มีลักษณะเป็นภูเขาหินปูนสูงชันสลับซับซ้อน สูงจากระดับน้ำทะเลประมาณ 1,000 เมตร ภายในหุบเขามีจุดชมวิวที่สวยงามมากมาย เช่น น้ำตก ถ้ำ หน้าผา หมู่บ้านโบราณ เป็นต้น

จุดเด่นของวั้งเชียนกู่คือหมู่บ้านโบราณที่ตั้งอยู่ริมหน้าผา หมู่บ้านเหล่านี้มีชื่อเรียกว่า “หมู่บ้านห้อย” (悬崖村) เนื่องจากบ้านเรือนในหมู่บ้านถูกสร้างขึ้นบนหน้าผาสูงชัน ชาวบ้านในหมู่บ้านเหล่านี้อาศัยอยู่กันมาอย่างยาวนาน สืบทอดวิถีชีวิตและวัฒนธรรมดั้งเดิมมาจนถึงปัจจุบัน

วั้งเชียนกู่ได้รับการพัฒนาให้เป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวเชิงอนุรักษ์ โดยมีการปรับปรุงเส้นทางเดินชมธรรมชาติ สิ่งอำนวยความสะดวกต่างๆ และกิจกรรมทางการท่องเที่ยวต่างๆ เพื่อให้นักท่องเที่ยวสามารถสัมผัสกับธรรมชาติและวัฒนธรรมของท้องถิ่นได้อย่างใกล้ชิด
สถานที่ท่องเที่ยวที่น่าสนใจในวั้งเชียนกู่ ได้แก่

- น้ำตกหลงเฟิง (龙峰瀑布) น้ำตกขนาดใหญ่ที่มีความสูงประมาณ 100 เมตร
- ถ้ำชิงเฉิง (青城洞) ถ้ำหินปูนขนาดใหญ่ที่มีหินงอกหินย้อยที่สวยงาม
- หน้าผาชิงเฉิง (青城崖) หน้าผาหินปูนสูงชันที่มีทัศนียภาพที่สวยงาม
- หมู่บ้านห้อย (悬崖村) หมู่บ้านโบราณที่ตั้งอยู่ริมหน้าผา

วั้งเชียนกู่ เป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวที่ได้รับความนิยมจากนักท่องเที่ยวทั้งชาวจีนและชาวต่างชาติ เหมาะสำหรับผู้ที่ชื่นชอบธรรมชาติและวัฒนธรรมท้องถิ่น

china_998 Skyline of urban architectural landscape in Hangzhou, Hangzhou Qianjiang New City. Hangzhou city skyline. Hangzhou is the capital and most populous city of Zhejiang, China. It is located in the northeastern part of the province, sitting at the head Date: 6/10/2024 Skyline of urban architectural landscape in Hangzhou, Hangzhou Qianjiang New City. Hangzhou city skyline.

Hangzhou is the capital and most populous city of Zhejiang, China. It is located in the northeastern part of the province, sitting at the head of Hangzhou Bay, which separates Shanghai and Ningbo. Hangzhou grew to prominence as the southern terminus of the Grand Canal and has been one of China's most renowned and prosperous cities for much of the last millennium. It is a major economic and e-commerce hub within China, and the second biggest city in the Yangtze Delta after Shanghai.

china_958 Aerial photography of Hangzhou city modern architecture landscape. Hangzhou Asian Games is held here in 2023.The Asian Games 2023 is set to be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8. The upcoming edition (19th) will see athletes comp Date: 9/17/2023 Aerial photography of Hangzhou city modern architecture landscape. Hangzhou Asian Games is held here in 2023.

The Asian Games 2023 is set to be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8. The upcoming edition (19th) will see athletes compete across 40 sports and 61 disciplines for 481 gold medals.

china_953 Black Dragon Pool. It's a famous pond in the scenic Jade Spring Park (Yu Quan Park) located at the foot of Elephant Hill, a short walk north of the Old Town of Lijiang in Yunnan province, China. สระมังกรดำ (Black Dragon Pool) เมืองลี่เจียง (Lijiang Date: 9/4/2023 Black Dragon Pool. It's a famous pond in the scenic Jade Spring Park (Yu Quan Park) located at the foot of Elephant Hill, a short walk north of the Old Town of Lijiang in Yunnan province, China.

สระมังกรดำ (Black Dragon Pool) เมืองลี่เจียง (Lijiang) จุดเด่นของที่นี่คือ น้ำในสระใสราวกับมรกต และสามารถมองเห็นวิวของภูเขาหิมะมังกรหยกได้จากที่นี่อีกด้วย

china_951 Blue Moon Valley in Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang, Yunnan, China. Date: 8/18/2023 Blue Moon Valley in Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang, Yunnan, China.

china_940 The Three Pagodas of the Chongsheng Temple (Chinese: 崇圣寺三塔; pinyin: Chóngshèng Sì Sāntǎ) are an ensemble of three independent pagodas arranged on the corners of an equilateral triangle, near the old town of Dali, Yunnan province, China, dating from the ti Date: 2/5/2023 The Three Pagodas of the Chongsheng Temple (Chinese: 崇圣寺三塔; pinyin: Chóngshèng Sì Sāntǎ) are an ensemble of three independent pagodas arranged on the corners of an equilateral triangle, near the old town of Dali, Yunnan province, China, dating from the time of the Kingdom of Nanzhao and Kingdom of Dali in the 9th and 10th centuries.

The Three Pagodas are located about 1.5 km (0.93 mi) north of Dali old town. They are at the east foot of the tenth peak of the massive Cangshan Mountains and face the west shore of the Erhai Lake of ancient Dali.

china_956 พระราชวังต้องห้าม (จีน: 紫禁城; พินอิน: Zǐjìn Chéng จื่อจิ้นเฉิง; อังกฤษ: Forbidden City) หรือพระราชวังกู้กง จากชื่อภาษาจีนสามารถแปลตามตัวอักษรได้ว่า "เมืองต้องห้ามสีม่วง" พระราชวังต้องห้ามตั้งอยู่ใจกลางของกรุงปักกิ่ง เมืองหลวงของประเทศจีน โดยเป็นพ Date: 9/15/2023 พระราชวังต้องห้าม (จีน: 紫禁城; พินอิน: Zǐjìn Chéng จื่อจิ้นเฉิง; อังกฤษ: Forbidden City) หรือพระราชวังกู้กง จากชื่อภาษาจีนสามารถแปลตามตัวอักษรได้ว่า "เมืองต้องห้ามสีม่วง" พระราชวังต้องห้ามตั้งอยู่ใจกลางของกรุงปักกิ่ง เมืองหลวงของประเทศจีน โดยเป็นพระราชวังหลวงมาตั้งแต่สมัยกลางราชวงศ์หมิงจนถึงราชวงศ์ชิง พระราชวังต้องห้ามยังเป็นที่รู้จักกันในนามของ พิพิธภัณฑ์พระราชวัง (ภาษาจีน: 故宫博物院; พินอิน: Gùgōng Bówùyùan) ซึ่งครอบคลุมพื้นที่ 720,000 ตารางเมตร หรือ 450 ไร่ (0.72 ตร.กม.) อาคาร 980 หลัง พระราชวังต้องห้ามมีห้องทั้งหมด 9,999 ห้อง และมีพระที่นั่ง 75 องค์ หอพระสมุด และห้องลับต่าง ๆ อีกมาก ทั้งยังมีสวน ลานกว้าง และทางเดินเชื่อมกันโดยตลอด มีคูและกำแพงที่สูงถึง 11 เมตร ล้อมรอบ พระราชวังต้องห้ามใช้ระยะเวลาก่อสร้างประมาณ 14 ปี ตั้งแต่ ค.ศ. 1406 จนถึง ค.ศ. 1420

พระราชวังต้องห้ามตั้งอยู่ทางทิศเหนือของจัตุรัสเทียนอันเหมิน นักท่องเที่ยวสามารถเข้าเยี่ยมชมพระราชวังต้องห้ามได้ผ่านทางจตุรัสนี้ผ่านประตูเทียนอัน บริเวณรอบจัตุรัสเทียนอันเหมินเรียกว่า "อาณาเขตหลวง" มีสถานที่สำคัญรายล้อมอยู่โดยรอบ เช่น มหาศาลาประชาคม ในอดีต พระราชวังแห่งนี้เป็นเขตหวงห้ามไม่ไห้ประชาชนเข้า แม้แต่ข้าราชการชั้นสูงก็ยังต้องขออนุญาตเป็นกรณีพิเศษ จึงเป็นเหตุที่เรียกพระราชวังนี้ว่า "พระราชวังต้องห้าม" จักรพรรดิจะประทับอยู่ในพระราชวังแห่งนี้โดยกั้นพระองค์จากโลกภายนอก มีสนมกำนัล ขันที และข้าหลวงคอยรับใช้ คนเหล่านี้ต้องอาศัยอยู่ในนครต้องห้ามตลอดชีวิตเพื่อตอบสนองความสำราญของจักรพรรดิ ในพระราชวังต้องห้ามจะมีวิเสท 6,000 คนคอยประกอบพระกระยาหาร มีสนมกำนัล 9,000 นาง และมีขันที 70,000 คน คอยดูแล

แม้ว่าประเทศจีนจะไม่มีสถาบันพระมหากษัตริย์แล้ว พระราชวังต้องห้ามก็ยังคงเป็นสัญลักษณ์ของประเทศจีน ภาพประตูเทียนอันเหมินยังคงปรากฏอยู่ในตราประจำสาธารณรัฐประชาชนจีน นอกจากนี้ พระราชวังต้องห้ามยังเป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวที่มีชื่อเสียงที่สุดแห่งหนึ่งของโลก ซึ่งไม่นานมานี้ทางรัฐบาลจีนได้มีนโยบายจำกัดปริมาณนักท่องเที่ยวเพื่ออนุรักษ์สภาพของอาคารและสวนหย่อมไว้

ยูเนสโกได้ประกาศให้พระราชวังต้องห้ามร่วมกับพระราชวังเฉิ่นหยางเป็นหนึ่งในมรดกโลกในนาม พระราชวังหลวงแห่งราชวงศ์หมิงและราชวงศ์ชิงในปักกิ่งและเฉิ่นหยาง เมื่อ ค.ศ. 1987

china_932 The historic city wall in Xian, China. The fortifications of Xi'an (Chinese: 西安城墙), also known as Xi'an City Wall, in Xi'an, represent one of the oldest, largest and best preserved Chinese city walls. It was built under the rule of the Hongwu Emper Date: 7/14/2022 The historic city wall in Xian, China.
The fortifications of Xi'an (Chinese: 西安城墙), also known as Xi'an City Wall, in Xi'an, represent one of the oldest, largest and best preserved Chinese city walls. It was built under the rule of the Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang as a military defense system. It exhibits the "complete features of the rampart architecture of feudal society". It has been refurbished many times since it was built in the 14th century, thrice at intervals of about 200 years in the later half of the 1500s and 1700s, and in recent years in 1983. The wall encloses an area of about 14 square kilometres (5.4 sq mi).

The Xi'an City Wall is on the tentative list of UNESCO's World Heritage Site under the title "City Walls of the Ming and Qing Dynasties". Since 2008, it is also on the list of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage of the People's Republic of China. Since March 1961, the Xi'an City Wall is a heritage National Historical and Cultural Unit.

china_933 Night city architecture landscape and colorful lights in Chongqing Date: 7/15/2022 Night city architecture landscape and colorful lights in Chongqing

china_930 Beijing, China : China's Beijing City, a famous landmark building, China CCTV (CCTV) 234 meters tall skyscrapers is very spectacular. Date: 5/24/2022 Beijing, China : China's Beijing City, a famous landmark building, China CCTV (CCTV) 234 meters tall skyscrapers is very spectacular.

china_926 Beijing cityscape between ancient chinese architecture. historic buildings and Beijing modern building with sweet sky, Beijing, China Date: 5/9/2022 Beijing cityscape between ancient chinese architecture. historic buildings and Beijing modern building with sweet sky, Beijing, China

china_912 beautiful nanpu bridge, crosses huangpu river, shanghai, china. The Nanpu Bridge in Shanghai, China, sister bridge to the Yangpu Bridge, is one of the main bridges in Shanghai. Date: 6/17/2017 beautiful nanpu bridge, crosses huangpu river, shanghai, china

The Nanpu Bridge in Shanghai, China, sister bridge to the Yangpu Bridge, is one of the main bridges in Shanghai.

china_902 Aerial view of Wuhan city. Panoramic skyline and buildings beside yangtze river. The yellow crane tower, located on snake hill in Wuhan, is one of the three famous towers south of yangtze river, China. 4 Chinese letters on tower is "Nang Xiong Gao Date: 3/21/2022 Aerial view of Wuhan city. Panoramic skyline and buildings beside yangtze river. The yellow crane tower, located on snake hill in Wuhan, is one of the three famous towers south of yangtze river, China. 4 Chinese letters on tower is "Nang Xiong Gao Gong" means "amazing heaven".

china_895 Jixian Pavilion at dusk, West Lake, Hangzhou, China Date: 3/13/2022 Jixian Pavilion at dusk, West Lake, Hangzhou, China

china_883 20 More Terracotta Warriors Have Been Discovered Near a Chinese Emperor’s Secret Tomb. Twenty new warriors from a Chinese emperor’s massive terracotta army were uncovered by archaeologists in Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi Province, on Friday. China Date: 2/12/2022 20 More Terracotta Warriors Have Been Discovered Near a Chinese Emperor’s Secret Tomb.

Twenty new warriors from a Chinese emperor’s massive terracotta army were uncovered by archaeologists in Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi Province, on Friday. China Global Television Network reported that the newly discovered sculptures were found in Pit No. 1, outside the emperor’s secret tomb, and remain well-preserved.

Notable among these findings are statues of a general and a middle-ranking army officer. Pit No. 1, a section full of infantry and chariots, has a total area of 14,260 square meters. When the excavation is complete, it is expected to yield more than 6,000 pottery figures and horses.

The Terracotta Army, created 2,200 years ago to protect emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife, is the only known collection of military sculptures produced en masse in the world. As the country’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang unified China. He is believed to have had an army of more than 500,000 men.

Historical Chinese texts do not discuss the Terracotta Army or indicate why it was created. To construct the Terracotta Army and mausoleum, researchers believe it took 700,000 laborers a span of 30 to 40 years to complete. Qin Shi Huang was also responsible for conceiving of the Great Wall of China.

In 1974, the Terracotta Army was discovered by local farmers who were trying to dig a well roughly a mile east of the emperor’s tomb. There, they discovered a vault containing thousands of unique, human-sized military figures positioned for battle. Since then, archaeologists have found roughly 8,000 statues from the army, all of them constructed using exact measurements per their military ranks, with generals being taller than soldiers, standing at an average height of 5 feet 8 inches.

The 20 newly found warriors, which appear to be in pieces, are currently undergoing restoration at Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum. Further research will be conducted in an effort to gain better insight into the ancient military and its practices.

Last January, archaeologists uncovered roughly 200 warriors, 12 clay horses, and 2 chariots, as well as a number of bronze weapons over the past 10 years.

china_873 The Beihai Park with China Zun building in background. Modern and ancient architecture in beijing, China Date: 1/11/2022 The Beihai Park with China Zun building in background. Modern and ancient architecture in beijing, China

china_868 Aerial photography of the modern architectural landscape of Hangzhou city at dusk. Date: 12/27/2021 Aerial photography of the modern architectural landscape of Hangzhou city at dusk.

china_859 China Tiananmen gate with Great Wall in background. Chinese text on the red wall reads: Long live China and the unity of all peoples in the world. Date: 11/22/2021 China Tiananmen gate with Great Wall in background. Chinese text on the red wall reads: Long live China and the unity of all peoples in the world.

china_858 Aerial view of Jianggan District, Qianjiang New City, Hangzhou, China. Qianjiang New City (Chinese: 钱江新城; pinyin: Qiánjiāng Xīnchéng) is a new area situated in the west bank of Qiantang River in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. Construction Date: 11/21/2021 Aerial view of Jianggan District, Qianjiang New City, Hangzhou, China

Qianjiang New City (Chinese: 钱江新城; pinyin: Qiánjiāng Xīnchéng) is a new area situated in the west bank of Qiantang River in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. Construction work of this district began in 2007, being a significant part of Hangzhou's resolution of expansion from "West-Lake-centered era" to "Qiantang-River-centered era". It is currently one of two central business districts and the financial district of Hangzhou city.

Iconic architecture in the district includes the golden-egg-structured International Conference Center, moon-shaped Hangzhou Grand Theatre, and the City Balcony and Raffles City shopping mall. Hangzhou municipal government moved from city center to Qianjiang New City in 2016.

Line 1, Line 2 and Line 4 of Hangzhou Metro are currently serving the district. The future Line 7 and Line 9 will be completed by the end of 2021, connecting the district to various other destinations within Hangzhou city.

china_856 The Beijing central business district, or Beijing CBD (simplified Chinese: 北京商务中心区; traditional Chinese: 北京商務中心區; pinyin: Běijīng Shāngwù Zhōngxīn Qū), is the primary area for finance, media, and business services in Beijing, China. Beijing CBD occu Date: 11/20/2021 The Beijing central business district, or Beijing CBD (simplified Chinese: 北京商务中心区; traditional Chinese: 北京商務中心區; pinyin: Běijīng Shāngwù Zhōngxīn Qū), is the primary area for finance, media, and business services in Beijing, China.

Beijing CBD occupies 3.99 km2 of the Chaoyang District on the east side of the city. Geographically situated to the east of the city center, sandwiched between the 3rd Ring Road and the 4th Ring Road, the Beijing CBD is currently undergoing large-scale development.

china_848 The Forbidden City of Beijing, China at Night Date: 11/3/2021 The Forbidden City of Beijing, China at Night

china_847 China traditional tourist boats on Beijing canals of Qianhai lake at ShiChaHai district in Beijing, China Date: 11/3/2021 China traditional tourist boats on Beijing canals of Qianhai lake at ShiChaHai district in Beijing, China

china_846 The Forbidden City of Beijing, China. The Forbidden City (Chinese: 紫禁城; pinyin: Zǐjìnchéng) is a palace complex in Dongcheng District, Beijing, China, at the center of the Imperial City of Beijing. It is surrounded by numerous opulent imperial gardens Date: 11/1/2021 The Forbidden City of Beijing, China
The Forbidden City (Chinese: 紫禁城; pinyin: Zǐjìnchéng) is a palace complex in Dongcheng District, Beijing, China, at the center of the Imperial City of Beijing. It is surrounded by numerous opulent imperial gardens and temples including the 22-hectare (54-acre) Zhongshan Park, the sacrificial Imperial Ancestral Temple, the 69-hectare (171-acre) Beihai Park, and the 23-hectare (57-acre) Jingshan Park.

The Forbidden City was constructed from 1406 to 1420, and was the former Chinese imperial palace and winter residence of the Emperor of China from the Ming dynasty (since the Yongle Emperor) to the end of the Qing dynasty, between 1420 and 1924. The Forbidden City served as the home of Chinese emperors and their households and was the ceremonial and political center of the Chinese government for over 500 years. Since 1925, the Forbidden City has been under the charge of the Palace Museum, whose extensive collection of artwork and artifacts were built upon the imperial collections of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The Forbidden City was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987.

The complex consists of 980 buildings, encompassing 8,886 rooms and covering 720,000 square metres (72 hectares)/178 acres. The palace exemplifies the opulence of the residences of the Chinese emperor and the traditional Chinese palatial architecture, and has influenced cultural and architectural developments in East Asia and elsewhere. It is listed by UNESCO as the largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the world. Since 2012, the Forbidden City has seen an average of 14 million visitors annually, and received more than 19 million visitors in 2019. In 2018, The Forbidden City's market value has been estimated at US$70 billion, making it both the world's most valuable palace and the most valuable piece of real estate anywhere in the world.

china_843 Temple Of Heaven, Beijing, China. The Temple of Heaven ( Tiantan, Chinese: 天坛; pinyin: Tiāntán) is an imperial complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Date: 10/18/2021 Temple Of Heaven, Beijing, China

The Temple of Heaven ( Tiantan, Chinese: 天坛; pinyin: Tiāntán) is an imperial complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for a good harvest. The Temple of Heaven was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998 and was described as "a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design which simply and graphically illustrates a cosmogony of great importance for the evolution of one of the world's great civilizations..." as the "symbolic layout and design of the Temple of Heaven had a profound influence on architecture and planning in the Far East over many centuries."

china_839 Shenzhen Futian district skyline at night, China Date: 10/7/2021 Shenzhen Futian district skyline at night, China

china_830 The Beijing central business district, or Beijing CBD (simplified Chinese: 北京商务中心区; traditional Chinese: 北京商務中心區; pinyin: Běijīng Shāngwù Zhōngxīn Qū), is the primary area for finance, media, and business services in Beijing, China. Beijing CBD oc Date: 8/9/2021 The Beijing central business district, or Beijing CBD (simplified Chinese: 北京商务中心区; traditional Chinese: 北京商務中心區; pinyin: Běijīng Shāngwù Zhōngxīn Qū), is the primary area for finance, media, and business services in Beijing, China.

Beijing CBD occupies 3.99 km2 of the Chaoyang District on the east side of the city. Geographically situated to the east of the city center, sandwiched between the 3rd Ring Road and the 4th Ring Road, the Beijing CBD is currently undergoing large-scale development.

china_825 The Beijing central business district, or Beijing CBD (simplified Chinese: 北京商务中心区; traditional Chinese: 北京商務中心區; pinyin: Běijīng Shāngwù Zhōngxīn Qū), is the primary area for finance, media, and business services in Beijing, China. Beijing CBD occupi Date: 7/6/2021 The Beijing central business district, or Beijing CBD (simplified Chinese: 北京商务中心区; traditional Chinese: 北京商務中心區; pinyin: Běijīng Shāngwù Zhōngxīn Qū), is the primary area for finance, media, and business services in Beijing, China.

Beijing CBD occupies 3.99 km2 of the Chaoyang District on the east side of the city. Geographically situated to the east of the city center, sandwiched between the 3rd Ring Road and the 4th Ring Road, the Beijing CBD is currently undergoing large-scale development.

china_822 Celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (Chinese: 中国共产党成立100周年庆祝活动), or the Centennial of the Communist Party of China (Chinese: 中国共产党成立一百周年), will culminate in an upcoming ceremonial event to celebrate the ce Date: 6/27/2021 Celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (Chinese: 中国共产党成立100周年庆祝活动), or the Centennial of the Communist Party of China (Chinese: 中国共产党成立一百周年), will culminate in an upcoming ceremonial event to celebrate the centennial of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which has been the sole governing political party of the People's Republic of China (PRC) since 1949. The event is scheduled to take place on 1 July 2021 in Beijing. CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping, who will be the guest of honor, will deliver a speech and present the 1 July Medal to CCP members who have made contributions.

china_805 Shanghai Skylines, Shanghai, China. Aerial view of Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and Oriental Pearl Tower Date: 6/14/2021 Shanghai Skylines, Shanghai, China. Aerial view of Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and Oriental Pearl Tower

china_817 Wulong National Park, Chongqing, China the most famous place of valley in china world heritage landscape Date: 6/21/2021 Wulong National Park, Chongqing, China the most famous place of valley in china world heritage landscape

china_758 Beijing metropolis seen from above. Beijing National Stadium, officially the National Stadium (Chinese: 国家体育场; pinyin: Guójiā Tǐyùchǎng; literally: 'National Stadium'), also known as the Bird's Nest (鸟巢; Niǎocháo), is a stadium in Beijing. The stadi Date: 6/2/2021 Beijing metropolis seen from above.

Beijing National Stadium, officially the National Stadium (Chinese: 国家体育场; pinyin: Guójiā Tǐyùchǎng; literally: 'National Stadium'), also known as the Bird's Nest (鸟巢; Niǎocháo), is a stadium in Beijing. The stadium was jointly designed by architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron from Basel-based architecture team Herzog & de Meuron, project architect Stefan Marbach, artist Ai Weiwei, and CADG, which was led by chief architect Li Xinggang. The stadium was designed for use throughout the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics and will be used again in the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. The Bird's Nest sometimes has some extra temporary large screens installed at the stands of the stadium.

china_750 Yellow River Stone Forest of Jingtai, Gansu Province China. National Geopark, Danxia Landform. China travel, famous natural exotic landscape. Sandstone towers, large canyon dry desert valley. The mountain race was held at the Yellow River Ston Date: 5/30/2021 Yellow River Stone Forest of Jingtai, Gansu Province China. National Geopark, Danxia Landform. China travel, famous natural exotic landscape. Sandstone towers, large canyon dry desert valley

The mountain race was held at the Yellow River Stone Forest, a toursit destination known for its imposing jagged rock formations in China's Gansu province.

A tragedy high on a mountain was a wake-up call for China's booming marathon industry

When Zhang Xiaotao set off last weekend on a 100-kilometer (62-mile) ultra-marathon through the jagged mountains of northwestern China, he didn't know he was embarking on one of the deadliest journeys in the country's sporting history.

Zhang is the lone survivor of the six athletes who were leading the race on a remote stretch of track when extreme weather caused freezing rain and a sudden dive in temperature.

A local herdsman dragged Zhang into a cave, which shielded him from succumbing to the hypothermia that killed his closest competitors. In total, 21 of the 172 participants died, including some of China's best-known marathon champions.

The tragedy shocked China's running community and prompted public outrage, with many questioning whether the organizers had planned the race properly and prepared participants for the extreme weather.

As China's rising middle class picks up running as a hobby, marathons and trail races have exploded in popularity over the past years.

According to the Chinese Athletic Association, 1,828 marathons and other long-distance races were held across China in 2019 before the pandemic hit, drawing more than 7 million participants. In 2014, there were just 51 races.

The skyrocketing growth was partly spurred by government efforts to develop the country's sports industry. In 2014, the General Administration of Sports of China announced that organizers no longer had to seek approval from the administration or its subsidiaries to host commercial sports events -- a major boon to the running industry.

Local governments rushed to host races to promote tourism and drive consumption, but lax industry regulation and weak government oversight has created safety hazards, according to experts and a race organizer CNN has spoken to. They say races are often poorly organized, and sometimes plagued by injuries and deaths.

In an emergency meeting last week, top sports officials acknowledged there were "problems and inadequacies" in the supervision of sports events, and called on organizers to improve safety measures and contingency planning.

"All departments and units ... should focus on preventing and resolving major risks as a key priority," said a readout of the meeting.

The provincial government of Gansu, where last Saturday's event was held, has launched an investigation into the incident, but critics say the deadly race is a wake-up call to authorities across the nation -- especially in poorer provinces where the promise of profits is tempting organizers to cut costs.

china_748 Aerial view on the colorful rainbow mountains of Zhangye danxia landform geological park in Gansu province, China. Date: 5/30/2021 Aerial view on the colorful rainbow mountains of Zhangye danxia landform geological park in Gansu province, China.

china_751 Yellow River Stone Forest of Jingtai, Gansu Province, China. National Geopark, Danxia Landform. China travel, famous natural exotic landscape. Sandstone towers, large canyon dry desert valley The mountain race was held at the Yellow Date: 5/30/2021 Yellow River Stone Forest of Jingtai, Gansu Province, China. National Geopark, Danxia Landform. China travel, famous natural exotic landscape. Sandstone towers, large canyon dry desert valley

The mountain race was held at the Yellow River Stone Forest, a toursit destination known for its imposing jagged rock formations in China's Gansu province.

A tragedy high on a mountain was a wake-up call for China's booming marathon industry

When Zhang Xiaotao set off last weekend on a 100-kilometer (62-mile) ultra-marathon through the jagged mountains of northwestern China, he didn't know he was embarking on one of the deadliest journeys in the country's sporting history.

Zhang is the lone survivor of the six athletes who were leading the race on a remote stretch of track when extreme weather caused freezing rain and a sudden dive in temperature.

A local herdsman dragged Zhang into a cave, which shielded him from succumbing to the hypothermia that killed his closest competitors. In total, 21 of the 172 participants died, including some of China's best-known marathon champions.

The tragedy shocked China's running community and prompted public outrage, with many questioning whether the organizers had planned the race properly and prepared participants for the extreme weather.

As China's rising middle class picks up running as a hobby, marathons and trail races have exploded in popularity over the past years.

According to the Chinese Athletic Association, 1,828 marathons and other long-distance races were held across China in 2019 before the pandemic hit, drawing more than 7 million participants. In 2014, there were just 51 races.

The skyrocketing growth was partly spurred by government efforts to develop the country's sports industry. In 2014, the General Administration of Sports of China announced that organizers no longer had to seek approval from the administration or its subsidiaries to host commercial sports events -- a major boon to the running industry.

Local governments rushed to host races to promote tourism and drive consumption, but lax industry regulation and weak government oversight has created safety hazards, according to experts and a race organizer CNN has spoken to. They say races are often poorly organized, and sometimes plagued by injuries and deaths.

In an emergency meeting last week, top sports officials acknowledged there were "problems and inadequacies" in the supervision of sports events, and called on organizers to improve safety measures and contingency planning.

"All departments and units ... should focus on preventing and resolving major risks as a key priority," said a readout of the meeting.

The provincial government of Gansu, where last Saturday's event was held, has launched an investigation into the incident, but critics say the deadly race is a wake-up call to authorities across the nation -- especially in poorer provinces where the promise of profits is tempting organizers to cut costs.

china_735 The Shanghai Tower and the Shanghai World Financial Center. Bottom view of skyscrapers in Shanghai, China. Date: 5/26/2021 The Shanghai Tower and the Shanghai World Financial Center

Bottom view of skyscrapers in Shanghai, China.

china_736 Raffles City Chongqing complex, chaotianmen wharf skyline and buildings at sunset in Chongqing, China Date: 5/26/2021 Raffles City Chongqing complex, chaotianmen wharf skyline and buildings at sunset in Chongqing, China

china_730 Tiantan Hall of Prayer for Good Buildings, Beijing, China Date: 4/21/2021 Tiantan Hall of Prayer for Good Buildings, Beijing, China

china_726 Kanas Lake, Xinjiang, China Date: 4/6/2021 Kanas Lake, Xinjiang, China

china_724 The Ping An International Finance Center, Shenzhen, China Date: 3/8/2021 The Ping An International Finance Center, Shenzhen, China

china_686 Marble Boat at the Summer Palace in Beijing, China Date: 9/2/2020 Marble Boat at the Summer Palace in Beijing, China

china_687 White Water River waterfall and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang, Yunnan, China. Date: 9/2/2020 White Water River waterfall and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang, Yunnan, China.

china_670 Aerial panoramic view of Shanghai skyline at night, China. Date: 8/21/2020 Aerial panoramic view of Shanghai skyline at night, China.

china_672 Landscape scenery view of an ancient town in Nanjing, China Date: 8/30/2020 Landscape scenery view of an ancient town in Nanjing, China

china_658 The Ping An International Finance Center, Shenzhen, China Date: 7/31/2020 The Ping An International Finance Center, Shenzhen, China

china_657 Feilai Stone Natural Landscape in Huangshan Scenic Spot, Huangshan City, Anhui Province, China Date: 7/31/2020 Feilai Stone Natural Landscape in Huangshan Scenic Spot, Huangshan City, Anhui Province, China

china_655 Chinese Terracotta Warrior and The Great Wall of ChinaSpectacular great wall of china in beijing Date: 7/16/2020 Chinese Terracotta Warrior and The Great Wall of China
Spectacular great wall of china in beijing

china_644 The Terracotta Army warriors at the tomb of China’s First Emperor in Xian. Unesco World Heritage site. Date: 6/19/2020 The Terracotta Army warriors at the tomb of China’s First Emperor in Xian. Unesco World Heritage site.

china_643 The Forbidden City of Beijing, China Date: 6/19/2020 The Forbidden City of Beijing, China

china_637 Raffles City Chongqing complex, Chaotianmen wharf skyline and buildings at sunset in Chongqing, China Date: 6/9/2020 Raffles City Chongqing complex, Chaotianmen wharf skyline and buildings at sunset in Chongqing, China

china_635 The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, Chinaพระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นราวศต Date: 4/17/2020 The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China

พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นราวศตวรรษที่ 17

china_634 Young girl tourist from behind looking at view of Great Wall of China at famous Badaling tourism attraction during travel vacation in Beijing. Asia summer holidays. Date: 4/17/2020 Young girl tourist from behind looking at view of Great Wall of China at famous Badaling tourism attraction during travel vacation in Beijing. Asia summer holidays.

china_608 Bronze lion in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony in Beijing Forbidden City Date: 1/24/2020 Bronze lion in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony in Beijing Forbidden City

china_600 Nature in China - mountain landscape of Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan National Park, Unesco world heritage site Date: 10/29/2019 Nature in China - mountain landscape of Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan National Park, Unesco world heritage site

china_599 Colorful pools in Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Sichuan, China Date: 10/29/2019 Colorful pools in Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Sichuan, China

china_595 Shanghai Skylines, Shanghai, China Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and Oriental Pearl Tower Date: 9/22/2019 Shanghai Skylines, Shanghai, China

Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and Oriental Pearl Tower

china_593 Jixian Pavilion in Hangzhou West Lake beautiful scenery Date: 9/22/2019 Jixian Pavilion in Hangzhou West Lake beautiful scenery

china_596 The Beautiful Landscape of West Lake in Hangzhou, China Date: 9/22/2019 The Beautiful Landscape of West Lake in Hangzhou, China

china_592 Citic Tower towers over Beijing Central Business District. CITIC Tower is a supertall skyscraper in the Central Business District of Beijing. It is popularly known as China Zun (Chinese: 中国尊; pinyin: Zhōngguó Zūn). The 109-storey, 528 m (1,732 ft) buil Date: 9/19/2019 Citic Tower towers over Beijing Central Business District.

CITIC Tower is a supertall skyscraper in the Central Business District of Beijing. It is popularly known as China Zun (Chinese: 中国尊; pinyin: Zhōngguó Zūn). The 109-storey, 528 m (1,732 ft) building is the tallest in the city, surpassing that of the China World Trade Center Tower III by 190 metres. On August 18, 2016, CITIC Tower surpassed China World Trade Center Tower III in height, becoming Beijing's tallest building. The tower structurally topped out on July 9, 2017, fully topped out on August 18, 2017, and was completed in late 2018 making CITIC Tower the tallest completed building of 2018.

china_590 Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China. Date: 8/19/2019 Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China.

china_589 Landscape of Guilin, Li River and Karst mountains. Located near Yangshuo, Guilin, Guangxi, China. Date: 8/19/2019 Landscape of Guilin, Li River and Karst mountains. Located near Yangshuo, Guilin, Guangxi, China.

china_585 Traditional Chinese cormorant fisherman casts a net on the Li River in Yangshuo, China. Date: 8/19/2019 Traditional Chinese cormorant fisherman casts a net on the Li River in Yangshuo, China.

china_586 The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นรา Date: 8/19/2019 The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China

พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นราวศตวรรษที่ 17

china_587 In the Beihai Park in Beijing, China Beihai Park (Chinese: Beihai Gongyuan, 北海公园) is a public park and former imperial garden located in the northwestern part of the Imperial City, Beijing. First built in the 11th century, it is among the largest of Date: 8/19/2019 In the Beihai Park in Beijing, China

Beihai Park (Chinese: Beihai Gongyuan, 北海公园) is a public park and former imperial garden located in the northwestern part of the Imperial City, Beijing. First built in the 11th century, it is among the largest of all Chinese gardens and contains numerous historically important structures, palaces, and temples. Since 1925, the place has been open to the public as a park. It is also connected at its northern end to the Shichahai.

The park has an area of more than 69 hectares (171 acres), with a lake that covers more than half of the entire park. At the center of the park is an island called Jade Flower Island (琼华岛; 瓊華島; Qiónghuádǎo), whose highest point is 32 meters (105 ft).

Beihai literally means "Northern Sea". There are also corresponding Central (Zhonghai) and Southern (Nanhai) "Seas". These latter two are joined inside a complex of buildings known after them as Zhongnanhai; it is the home of China's paramount leaders.

The Beihai Park, as with many of Chinese imperial gardens, was built to imitate renowned scenic spots and architecture from various regions of China; the Taihu lake, the elaborate pavilions and canals in Hangzhou and Yangzhou, the delicate garden structures in Suzhou and others all served as inspirations for the design of the numerous sites in this imperial garden. The structures and scenes in the Beihai Park are described as masterpieces of gardening technique that reflects the style and the superb architectural skill and richness of traditional Chinese garden art.

china_582 Monkey watch sea cloud, Mount Huangshan in Anhui, China Date: 8/12/2019 Monkey watch sea cloud, Mount Huangshan in Anhui, China

china_583 Leshan Grand Buddha is a famous cultural and historical spot in Sichuan Leshan, China, which is the world's biggest stone sitting buddha statue Date: 8/12/2019 Leshan Grand Buddha is a famous cultural and historical spot in Sichuan Leshan, China, which is the world's biggest stone sitting buddha statue

china_579 XINJIANG, CHINA : Karakul Lake Monument at Karakul Lake. a famous landscape on the Karakoram Highway in Pamir Mountains, Akto County,Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China. Date: 8/4/2019 XINJIANG, CHINA : Karakul Lake Monument at Karakul Lake. a famous landscape on the Karakoram Highway in Pamir Mountains, Akto County,Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China.

china_577 Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China. Date: 7/23/2019 Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China.

china_578 Xitang ancient town, Xitang is first batch of Chinese historical and cultural town, located in Zhejiang Province, China. Date: 7/23/2019 Xitang ancient town, Xitang is first batch of Chinese historical and cultural town, located in Zhejiang Province, China.

china_574 Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China. Date: 7/19/2019 Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China.

china_573 The Great Wall of China Date: 7/19/2019 The Great Wall of China

china_570 Quan Yin (goddess of mercy) in center of Buddhism of Sanya city, Hainan province, China. Date: 6/28/2019 Quan Yin (goddess of mercy) in center of Buddhism of Sanya city, Hainan province, China.

china_571 The Great Wall of China Date: 6/28/2019 The Great Wall of China

china_568 Colorful pools in Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Sichuan, China Date: 5/1/2019 Colorful pools in Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Sichuan, China

china_567 The winding road of Tianmen mountain national park (Zhangjiajie) in clouds mist, Hunan province, China Date: 5/1/2019 The winding road of Tianmen mountain national park (Zhangjiajie) in clouds mist, Hunan province, China

china_559 Wonderful and amazing temple - Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China Date: 3/30/2019 Wonderful and amazing temple - Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China

china_561 Ancient city xian bell tower in nightfall, Xian, China Date: 4/2/2019 Ancient city xian bell tower in nightfall, Xian, China

china_558 The Great Wall of China Date: 3/22/2019 The Great Wall of China

china_556 Chengdu, China at traditional Qintai Road district. Date: 3/16/2019 Chengdu, China at traditional Qintai Road district.

china_555 Shanghai Tower, Second Tallest Building in World, Jin Mao Tower from Yuyuan Garden, Old Town, Shanghai China Date: 3/9/2019 Shanghai Tower, Second Tallest Building in World, Jin Mao Tower from Yuyuan Garden, Old Town, Shanghai China

china_550 Shenzhen, China city skyline at twilight. Date: 12/18/2018 Shenzhen, China city skyline at twilight.

china_538 Macau Fireworks celebration at night in Macau, China Date: 11/2/2018 Macau Fireworks celebration at night in Macau, China

china_547 Kanas is Mongolian for The Lake in the Canyon. Here, in this picture, is the river leaving the Kanas lake. The winding river passes through some wonderful scenic lookouts. Moon Bay is one of them. The color of its water looks like jade and the currents he Date: 12/10/2018 Kanas is Mongolian for The Lake in the Canyon. Here, in this picture, is the river leaving the Kanas lake. The winding river passes through some wonderful scenic lookouts. Moon Bay is one of them. The color of its water looks like jade and the currents here become slowly here. Trees on the riverside mountain are reflected by surface in the moon-like bay.

china_537 Fuzhou Temple, Fujian, China at the White Pagoda Temple on Yushan Hill. Date: 11/2/2018 Fuzhou Temple, Fujian, China at the White Pagoda Temple on Yushan Hill.

china_533 Hangzhou West Lake Tourism Rest Pavilion with lotus flowers - HD Wallpaper Date: 11/1/2018 Hangzhou West Lake Tourism Rest Pavilion with lotus flowers - HD Wallpaper

china_490 Temple Of Heaven, Beijing, China Tiantan (The Temple of Heaven) is the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties used to offer sacrifices to heaven and prayed for good harvests. Date: 9/27/2018 Temple Of Heaven, Beijing, China Tiantan (The Temple of Heaven) is the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties used to offer sacrifices to heaven and prayed for good harvests.

china_522 The Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is a unique national forest park located in Zhangjiajie City in northern Hunan Province in the People's Republic of China. It is one of several national parks within the Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Date: 10/15/2018 The Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is a unique national forest park located in Zhangjiajie City in northern Hunan Province in the People's Republic of China. It is one of several national parks within the Wulingyuan Scenic Area.

china_491 Hangzhou west lake with boat and Leifeng Pagoda Date: 9/27/2018 Hangzhou west lake with boat and Leifeng Pagoda

china_467 West Lake (Chinese: 西湖; pinyin: Xī Hú; Wu: Si-wu) is a freshwater lake in Hangzhou, China. It is divided into five sections by three causeways. There are numerous temples, pagodas, gardens, and artificial islands within the lake. West Lake has infl Date: 9/10/2018 West Lake (Chinese: 西湖; pinyin: Xī Hú; Wu: Si-wu) is a freshwater lake in Hangzhou, China. It is divided into five sections by three causeways. There are numerous temples, pagodas, gardens, and artificial islands within the lake.

West Lake has influenced poets and painters throughout Chinese history for its natural beauty and historic relics, and it has also been among the most important sources of inspiration for Chinese garden designers. It was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011, described as having "influenced garden design in the rest of China as well as Japan and Korea over the centuries" and reflecting "an idealized fusion between humans and nature".

china_484 Temples of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China during sunset Date: 9/24/2018 Temples of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China during sunset

china_433 Hangzhou West Lake Tourism Rest Pavilion - HD Wallpaper Date: 9/2/2018 Hangzhou West Lake Tourism Rest Pavilion - HD Wallpaper

china_424 Beijing, China modern financial district skyline on a nice day with blue sky. The CMG Headquarters is a 234-metre (768 ft), 44-story skyscraper on East Third Ring Road, Guanghua Road in the Beijing Central Business District (CBD). The tower serves Date: 8/27/2018 Beijing, China modern financial district skyline on a nice day with blue sky.

The CMG Headquarters is a 234-metre (768 ft), 44-story skyscraper on East Third Ring Road, Guanghua Road in the Beijing Central Business District (CBD). The tower serves as headquarters for China Media Group (CMG) that was formerly at the China Central Television Building located at 11 Fuxin Road some 15 km (9.3 mi) to the west. Groundbreaking took place on 1 June 2004 and the building's facade was completed in January 2008. After the construction was delayed by a fire which in February 2009 engulfed the adjacent Television Cultural Center, the headquarters was completed in May 2012. The CCTV Headquarters won the 2013 Best Tall Building Worldwide from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

Rem Koolhaas and Ole Scheeren of OMA were the architects in charge for the building, while Cecil Balmond at Arup provided the complex engineering design.

china_422 Chinese guardian lion. People are visiting. Located in The Palace Museum (Forbidden City), Beijing, China. Date: 8/27/2018 Chinese guardian lion. People are visiting. Located in The Palace Museum (Forbidden City), Beijing, China.

china_384 Aerial View of The Forbidden City In Beijing, China With almost 1,000 buildings and a rumored 9,999 rooms, China’s Forbidden City is the world’s largest palace complex. Enter the Forbidden City through the Gate of Heavenly Peace from Tiananmen Square Date: 8/22/2018 Aerial View of The Forbidden City In Beijing, China

With almost 1,000 buildings and a rumored 9,999 rooms, China’s Forbidden City is the world’s largest palace complex. Enter the Forbidden City through the Gate of Heavenly Peace from Tiananmen Square and prepare to feast your eyes on Imperial China’s legacy. Some of the palace complex’s highlights include the Meridian Gate, where the emperor announced planting schedules; the Hall of Supreme Harmony, used for coronations, weddings and royal birthdays; and the Hall of Clocks and Watches. Located in the core of the palace is the imperial throne in the Palace of Heavenly Purity, as well as the empress’s chambers and the room used for her birthday celebrations.

china_385 Chinese Terracotta Warrior and The Great Wall of China Date: 8/22/2018 Chinese Terracotta Warrior and The Great Wall of China

china_372 Temple Of Heaven, Beijing, China Tiantan (The Temple of Heaven) is the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties used to offer sacrifices to heaven and prayed for good harvests. Date: 8/16/2018 Temple Of Heaven, Beijing, China Tiantan (The Temple of Heaven) is the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties used to offer sacrifices to heaven and prayed for good harvests.

Hong_Kong_25 Hong Kong Skylines, China Date: 8/20/2018 Hong Kong Skylines, China

china_388 Stone boat at Kunming Lake, Summer Palace, Beijing, China The Summer Palace is the most famous emperor garden in china. Date: 8/23/2018 Stone boat at Kunming Lake, Summer Palace, Beijing, China

The Summer Palace is the most famous emperor garden in china.

china_380 The Forbidden City of Beijing, China Date: 8/20/2018 The Forbidden City of Beijing, China

china_408 Giant Wild Goose Pagoda or Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Chinese: 大雁塔; pinyin: Dàyàn tǎ), is a Buddhist pagoda located in southern Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China. It was built in 652 during the Tang dynasty and originally had five stories. The structure was rebu Date: 8/25/2018 Giant Wild Goose Pagoda or Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Chinese: 大雁塔; pinyin: Dàyàn tǎ), is a Buddhist pagoda located in southern Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China. It was built in 652 during the Tang dynasty and originally had five stories. The structure was rebuilt in 704 during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian, and its exterior brick facade was renovated during the Ming dynasty. One of the pagoda's many functions was to hold sutras and figurines of the Buddha that were brought to China from India by the Buddhist translator and traveler Xuanzang.

china_406 Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and Oriental Pearl Tower Date: 8/24/2018 Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and Oriental Pearl Tower

china_414 Xian city wall and ancient tower, China Date: 8/26/2018 Xian city wall and ancient tower, China

china_413 Clay Soldiers stand ready for battle at the museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xian, China. Date: 8/26/2018 Clay Soldiers stand ready for battle at the museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xian, China.

china_412 The Drum Tower of Xi'an (西安鼓楼), located in the heart of Xi'an in Shaanxi province of China, along with the Bell Tower is a symbol of the city. Erected in 1380 during the early Ming Dynasty, it stands towering above the city center and offers incredible vi Date: 8/26/2018 The Drum Tower of Xi'an (西安鼓楼), located in the heart of Xi'an in Shaanxi province of China, along with the Bell Tower is a symbol of the city. Erected in 1380 during the early Ming Dynasty, it stands towering above the city center and offers incredible view of Xi'an.

The Drum Tower got its name from the huge drum located within the building. In contrast to the Bell Tower, where bell was stricken at dawn, drum was beat at sunset to indicate the end of the day.

On the Drum Tower's first floor, lies a hall which hangs many large drums. Each was decorated with intrinsic and beautiful Chinese writing, which symbolizes good fortune. The impressive arrays of drums are only on show and visitors are not allowed to touch any of them. But there is an extra drum near the front entrance where visitors can pose for pictures for a small fee.

Inside the Drum Tower there is also a drum museum, where a variety of drums are on display, some of which can be dated back thousands of years. There is a drum show performed here every day. The top of the tower commands a panoramic view of the city.

china_377 Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and huangpu river, Shanghai, China Date: 8/20/2018 Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and huangpu river, Shanghai, China

china_381 The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นราวศต Date: 8/20/2018 The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China

พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นราวศตวรรษที่ 17

china_405 Aerial View of The Great Wall of China Date: 8/24/2018 Aerial View of The Great Wall of China

china_396 Beautiful city scenery of Chengdu, China Date: 8/23/2018 Beautiful city scenery of Chengdu, China

china_373 Three Pagodas, Dali, Yunnan: The oldest of these three Buddhist towers dates back to the mid-ninth century. At 69 meters and 16 stories high, it was a "skyscraper" for the Tang Dynasty and is still the tallest pagoda in China. Yunnan: Thre Date: 8/20/2018 Three Pagodas, Dali, Yunnan: The oldest of these three Buddhist towers dates back to the mid-ninth century. At 69 meters and 16 stories high, it was a "skyscraper" for the Tang Dynasty and is still the tallest pagoda in China.

Yunnan: Three Pagodas, Dali (云南省大理崇圣寺三塔)

These Buddhist towers are the chief landmark of Dali, an ancient town in China's southwest Yunnan Province. The main tower was first built in mid-ninth century in the hope to easing regular flooding. At 69 meters and 16 stories high, it was a "skyscraper" for the Tang Dynasty and is still the tallest pagoda in China. Each of it tiers is decorated with Buddha statues.

The other two identical towers stand 42 meters and were erected almost a century later. The three holy structures form an equilateral triangle. Shutterbugs can get great shots from many different angles.

The three pagodas are just north of downtown Dali. Direct flights (30 minutes) and train (eight hours) are available between Dali and Kunming, the provincial capital of Yunnan.

china_375 Oriental Pearl Tower at Night - HD Wallpaper The Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower (Chinese: 东方明珠塔; pinyin: Dōngfāng Míngzhūtǎ; Shanghainese: Tonfon Mintsyta, official name: 东方明珠广播电视塔) is a TV tower in Shanghai. Its location at the tip of Lu Date: 8/20/2018 Oriental Pearl Tower at Night - HD Wallpaper

The Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower (Chinese: 东方明珠塔; pinyin: Dōngfāng Míngzhūtǎ; Shanghainese: Tonfon Mintsyta, official name: 东方明珠广播电视塔) is a TV tower in Shanghai. Its location at the tip of Lujiazui in the Pudong New Area by the side of Huangpu River, opposite The Bund, makes it a distinct landmark in the area. Its principal designers were Jiang Huan Chen, Lin Benlin, and Zhang Xiulin. Construction began in 1991, and the tower was completed in 1994.

At 468 m (1,535 feet) high, it was the tallest structure in China from 1994–2007, when it was surpassed by the Shanghai World Financial Center. It is classified as an AAAAA scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration. The tower is brightly lit in different LED sequences at night. On 7 July 2007, Oriental Pearl Tower was host to the Chinese Live Earth concert.

The tower features 11 spheres, big and small. The two largest spheres, along the length of the tower, have diameters of 50 m (164 ft) for the lower and 45 m (148 ft) for the upper. They are linked by three columns, each 9 m (30 ft) in diameter. The highest sphere is 14 m (46 ft) in diameter.

The entire tower is supported by three enormous columns that start underground.

china_376 Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and huangpu river, Shanghai, China Date: 8/20/2018 Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and huangpu river, Shanghai, China

china_382 The southeast corner of the City Wall in Xian city, Shaanxi province, China. Xian City Wall is among the oldest and best preserved city walls in China and one of the largest ancient military defense systems in the world.Construction on the wall Date: 8/20/2018 The southeast corner of the City Wall in Xian city, Shaanxi province, China.

Xian City Wall is among the oldest and best preserved city walls in China and one of the largest ancient military defense systems in the world.

Construction on the wall began in 194 BC and lasted four years. Construction on the existing wall started during the Ming Dynasty in 1370. It encircles 14 square kilometers of the city.

After the establishment of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) by its first emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, work began to enlarge the initially wall built in the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907), creating the modern Xi'an City Wall as we know it today.

The wall was extended to be 12 meters tall, 12-14 meters wide at the top and 15-18 meters wide at the bottom. It covers 13.7 kilometers (8.5 miles) in length and was surrounded by a deep moat.

Ramparts (98 in total) were built every 120 meters along the wall, extending out from the main wall. They were built to defend against enemy invasions, should attempts to scale the wall be made. Each rampart has a sentry building in which soldiers could protect the entire wall without exposing themselves to the enemy. On the outer side of the city wall, there are 5,948 battlements, allowing soldiers to look out and shoot at the enemy. On the inner side of the wall, parapets were built to protect soldiers from falling off.

china_387 Beijing Summer Palace, China The Summer Palace is the most famous emperor garden in china. Date: 8/22/2018 Beijing Summer Palace, China

The Summer Palace is the most famous emperor garden in china.

china_389 Hangzhou West Lake Tourism Rest Pavilion Date: 8/23/2018 Hangzhou West Lake Tourism Rest Pavilion

china_391 The Elephant Trunk Hill (Chinese: 象鼻山; pinyin: Xiàngbí Shān) is a hill, landmark and tourist attraction in Guilin, Guangxi, China. Elephant Trunk Hill is the symbol of the city of Guilin. It got its name because it looks like an elephant drinking wat Date: 8/23/2018 The Elephant Trunk Hill (Chinese: 象鼻山; pinyin: Xiàngbí Shān) is a hill, landmark and tourist attraction in Guilin, Guangxi, China.

Elephant Trunk Hill is the symbol of the city of Guilin. It got its name because it looks like an elephant drinking water. The round opening that would be under the elephant’s trunk is known as Water-Moon Cave because at night the reflection of the moon can be seen through the arch and it looks as if it is under the water and floating on the surface of the water at the same time. Elephant Trunk Hill and Water-Moon Cave are located at the confluence of the Taohua River and the Lijiang River.

china_398 Tuisi garden built in 1885, is one of the world cultural heritage, Suzhou of China Date: 8/23/2018 Tuisi garden built in 1885, is one of the world cultural heritage, Suzhou of China

china_402 The Musical Fountain and light show at the big wild goose pagoda in southern Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China. Date: 8/23/2018 The Musical Fountain and light show at the big wild goose pagoda in southern Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China.

china_369 Mount Lu, Jiangxi: A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, Lushan National Park, with its centerpiece of Mount Lu, is a cultural and spiritual symbol of China. Upward of 1,500 famed painters and poets from various periods of ancient and modern China have Date: 8/19/2018 Mount Lu, Jiangxi: A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, Lushan National Park, with its centerpiece of Mount Lu, is a cultural and spiritual symbol of China. Upward of 1,500 famed painters and poets from various periods of ancient and modern China have traveled here to be inspired by Lu.

Jiangxi: Mount Lu (江西庐山)
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, Lushan National Park, with its centerpiece of Mount Lu, is more than a tourist attraction. It's a cultural and spiritual symbol of China. Upward of 1,500 famed painters and poets from various periods of ancient and modern China -- Li Bai (李白) of the Tang Dynasty and Xu Zhimo (徐志摩) in 1920s, to name two -- have traveled here to be inspired by Lu. Masterpiece poems are engraved in calligraphy on the mountain cliffs.

The nearest traffic hub is Mount Lu Airport. It's about 10 kilometers away. Major cities connected to Mount Lu Airport by direct flights include Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

china_392 Boat trips on Baofeng Lake in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area near Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China Date: 8/23/2018 Boat trips on Baofeng Lake in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area near Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China

china_394 Mogao Caves - HD Wallpaper The Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes or Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, form a system of 492 temples 25 km (16 mi) southeast of the center of Dunhuang, an oasis strategically located at a religious an Date: 8/23/2018 Mogao Caves - HD Wallpaper

The Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes or Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, form a system of 492 temples 25 km (16 mi) southeast of the center of Dunhuang, an oasis strategically located at a religious and cultural crossroads on the Silk Road, in Gansu province, China. The caves may also be known as the Dunhuang Caves, however, this term is also used as a collective term to include other Buddhist cave sites in and around the Dunhuang area, such as the Western Thousand Buddha Caves, Eastern Thousand Buddha Caves, Yulin Caves, and Five Temple Caves. The caves contain some of the finest examples of Buddhist art spanning a period of 1,000 years. The first caves were dug out in 366 AD as places of Buddhist meditation and worship. The Mogao Caves are the best known of the Chinese Buddhist grottoes and, along with Longmen Grottoes and Yungang Grottoes, are one of the three famous ancient Buddhist sculptural sites of China.

china_368 City skyline in Shenzhen at night Date: 8/18/2018 City skyline in Shenzhen at night

Hong_Kong_23 THE VICTORIA PEAK , HONG KONG - JULY 1 : The top view of Hong Kong from the Victoria Peak viewpoint in early morning time on July 1 2016. Date: 8/18/2018 THE VICTORIA PEAK , HONG KONG - JULY 1 : The top view of Hong Kong from the Victoria Peak viewpoint in early morning time on July 1 2016.

china_357 Beautiful Multi-coloured ponds and mountains view in Huanglong National Park, Sichuan, China Date: 7/30/2018 Beautiful Multi-coloured ponds and mountains view in Huanglong National Park, Sichuan, China

china_355 Beautiful Multi-coloured ponds and mountains view in Huanglong National Park, Sichuan, China Date: 7/30/2018 Beautiful Multi-coloured ponds and mountains view in Huanglong National Park, Sichuan, China

china_356 Beautiful Multi-coloured ponds and mountains view in Huanglong National Park, Sichuan, China Date: 7/30/2018 Beautiful Multi-coloured ponds and mountains view in Huanglong National Park, Sichuan, China

china_358 Beautiful Multi-coloured ponds and mountains view in Huanglong National Park, Sichuan, China Date: 7/30/2018 Beautiful Multi-coloured ponds and mountains view in Huanglong National Park, Sichuan, China

china_348 Beijing National Stadium and Ling Long Pagoda The National Stadium , also known as the "Bird's Nest", Ling Long Pagoda International Broadcast center media tower and the National Aquatic Center, also known as the Water Cube on the Olympic Gr Date: 6/29/2018 Beijing National Stadium and Ling Long Pagoda

The National Stadium , also known as the "Bird's Nest", Ling Long Pagoda International Broadcast center media tower and the National Aquatic Center, also known as the Water Cube on the Olympic Green Park, Beijing.

Beijing National Stadium, officially the National Stadium (Chinese: 国家体育场; pinyin: Guójiā Tǐyùchǎng; literally: "State Stadium"), also known as the Bird's Nest (鸟巢; Niǎocháo), is a stadium in Beijing. The stadium (BNS) was jointly designed by architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron of Herzog & de Meuron, project architect Stefan Marbach, artist Ai Weiwei, and CADG which was led by chief architect Li Xinggang. The stadium was designed for use throughout the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics and will be used again in the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. The Bird's Nest sometimes has some extra temporary large screens installed at the stands of the stadium.

Hong_Kong_21 Tin Hau Temple, Repulse Bay: Hong Kong Ballet dancer Chen Zhiyao strikes a dramatic pose in front of Tin Hau Temple in Repulse Bay. It's one of Hong Kong's oldest temples. Date: 6/29/2018 Tin Hau Temple, Repulse Bay: Hong Kong Ballet dancer Chen Zhiyao strikes a dramatic pose in front of Tin Hau Temple in Repulse Bay. It's one of Hong Kong's oldest temples.

china_343 Temple Of Heaven, Beijing, China Tiantan (The Temple of Heaven) is the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties used to offer sacrifices to heaven and prayed for good harvests. Date: 5/8/2018 Temple Of Heaven, Beijing, China

Tiantan (The Temple of Heaven) is the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties used to offer sacrifices to heaven and prayed for good harvests.

china_344 The Forbidden City In Beijing, China With almost 1,000 buildings and a rumored 9,999 rooms, China’s Forbidden City is the world’s largest palace complex. Enter the Forbidden City through the Gate of Heavenly Peace from Tiananmen Square and prepare to Date: 5/8/2018 The Forbidden City In Beijing, China

With almost 1,000 buildings and a rumored 9,999 rooms, China’s Forbidden City is the world’s largest palace complex. Enter the Forbidden City through the Gate of Heavenly Peace from Tiananmen Square and prepare to feast your eyes on Imperial China’s legacy. Some of the palace complex’s highlights include the Meridian Gate, where the emperor announced planting schedules; the Hall of Supreme Harmony, used for coronations, weddings and royal birthdays; and the Hall of Clocks and Watches. Located in the core of the palace is the imperial throne in the Palace of Heavenly Purity, as well as the empress’s chambers and the room used for her birthday celebrations.

china_345 The Forbidden City In Beijing, China With almost 1,000 buildings and a rumored 9,999 rooms, China’s Forbidden City is the world’s largest palace complex. Enter the Forbidden City through the Gate of Heavenly Peace from Tiananmen Square and prepare to Date: 5/8/2018 The Forbidden City In Beijing, China

With almost 1,000 buildings and a rumored 9,999 rooms, China’s Forbidden City is the world’s largest palace complex. Enter the Forbidden City through the Gate of Heavenly Peace from Tiananmen Square and prepare to feast your eyes on Imperial China’s legacy. Some of the palace complex’s highlights include the Meridian Gate, where the emperor announced planting schedules; the Hall of Supreme Harmony, used for coronations, weddings and royal birthdays; and the Hall of Clocks and Watches. Located in the core of the palace is the imperial throne in the Palace of Heavenly Purity, as well as the empress’s chambers and the room used for her birthday celebrations.

china_346 The Forbidden City and its moat In Beijing, China With almost 1,000 buildings and a rumored 9,999 rooms, China’s Forbidden City is the world’s largest palace complex. Enter the Forbidden City through the Gate of Heavenly Peace from Tiananmen Square and Date: 5/8/2018 The Forbidden City and its moat In Beijing, China

With almost 1,000 buildings and a rumored 9,999 rooms, China’s Forbidden City is the world’s largest palace complex. Enter the Forbidden City through the Gate of Heavenly Peace from Tiananmen Square and prepare to feast your eyes on Imperial China’s legacy. Some of the palace complex’s highlights include the Meridian Gate, where the emperor announced planting schedules; the Hall of Supreme Harmony, used for coronations, weddings and royal birthdays; and the Hall of Clocks and Watches. Located in the core of the palace is the imperial throne in the Palace of Heavenly Purity, as well as the empress’s chambers and the room used for her birthday celebrations.

china_340 Wuzhen, China: In the town of Wuzhen in Tongxiang, Zhejiang Province, a boat procession is held on April 1 to celebrate Cansheng, the patron god of silkworms. Date: 4/27/2018 Wuzhen, China: In the town of Wuzhen in Tongxiang, Zhejiang Province, a boat procession is held on April 1 to celebrate Cansheng, the patron god of silkworms.

china_339 Tourist boats sail among banks of brassica flowers in east China's Jiangsu Province. Date: 4/27/2018 Tourist boats sail among banks of brassica flowers in east China's Jiangsu Province.

china_342 Shanghai, China Date: 4/1/2018 Shanghai, China

china_337 The Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is a unique national forest park located in Zhangjiajie City in northern Hunan Province in the People's Republic of China. It is one of several national parks within the Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Date: 2/26/2018 The Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is a unique national forest park located in Zhangjiajie City in northern Hunan Province in the People's Republic of China. It is one of several national parks within the Wulingyuan Scenic Area.

china_336 Wuxi, Jiangsu, China Wuxi (Chinese: 无锡) is an old city in southern Jiangsu province, China. The city borders two other large cities, Changzhou to the west and Suzhou to the east, and borders Zhejiang Province as well in the south. It also covers a coas Date: 12/30/2017 Wuxi, Jiangsu, China

Wuxi (Chinese: 无锡) is an old city in southern Jiangsu province, China. The city borders two other large cities, Changzhou to the west and Suzhou to the east, and borders Zhejiang Province as well in the south. It also covers a coastline of the Yangtze River in the north and two separate coasts of Lake Tai. Wuxi is well known for being one of the birthplaces of China's modern industry and commerce, as well as the hometown of many important businessmen who have played essential roles in building commerce in Shanghai since the early 20th century.

china_333 Thunderstorm over Shanghai, China Date: 11/3/2017 Thunderstorm over Shanghai, China

china_325 The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นราวศต Date: 8/30/2017 The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China

พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นราวศตวรรษที่ 17

china_327 Aerial view of The Temple Of Heaven, Beijing, China Date: 8/30/2017 Aerial view of The Temple Of Heaven, Beijing, China

Hong_Kong_15 Hong Kong Skylines, China at night HD WALLPAPER Date: 7/2/2017 Hong Kong Skylines, China at night HD WALLPAPER

china_310 China - Taipei's Night Skyline Taipei 101 Building Date: 8/22/2016 China - Taipei's Night Skyline Taipei 101 Building

china_311 China - Taipei's Night Skyline Taipei 101 Building Date: 8/23/2016 China - Taipei's Night Skyline Taipei 101 Building

china_293 The Forbidden City In Beijing Date: 4/16/2014 The Forbidden City In Beijing

china_292 The Great Wall of China Date: 4/16/2014 The Great Wall of China

china_291 The Great Wall of China Date: 4/16/2014 The Great Wall of China

china_308 Aerial View of Hong Kong Skylines, China at night HD WALLPAPER Date: 5/8/2006 Aerial View of Hong Kong Skylines, China at night HD WALLPAPER

china_307 Hong Kong Skylines, China at night HD WALLPAPER Date: 5/8/2006 Hong Kong Skylines, China at night HD WALLPAPER

china_305 Hong Kong Skyline China at night HD WALLPAPER Date: 4/30/2006 Hong Kong Skyline China at night HD WALLPAPER

china_304 Sky City, Changsha. Rendering courtesy of Broad Sustainable Building Sky City (Chinese: 天空城市; pinyin: tiānkōng chéngshì), or Sky City One, is an 838 m (2,749 ft) tall planned skyscraper in the city of Changsha, Hunan in south-central China. The project Date: 2/20/2013 Sky City, Changsha. Rendering courtesy of Broad Sustainable Building Sky City (Chinese: 天空城市; pinyin: tiānkōng chéngshì), or Sky City One, is an 838 m (2,749 ft) tall planned skyscraper in the city of Changsha, Hunan in south-central China. The project is currently undergoing environmental assessment. The prospective builders, Broad Sustainable Building, estimated it would take just 90 days to construct, but this is not counting 120 days of prefabrication before on-site work commences; the total schedule is 210 days. Pre-construction activities were halted in August 2013 after government regulators required additional approvals. If the project is approved and completed as planned, it would become the tallest building in the world, 10 m (33 ft) taller than the current record holder, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

china_303 Sky City, Changsha. Rendering courtesy of Broad Sustainable Building Sky City (Chinese: 天空城市; pinyin: tiānkōng chéngshì), or Sky City One, is an 838 m (2,749 ft) tall planned skyscraper in the city of Changsha, Hunan in south-central China. The project Date: 2/23/2014 Sky City, Changsha. Rendering courtesy of Broad Sustainable Building Sky City (Chinese: 天空城市; pinyin: tiānkōng chéngshì), or Sky City One, is an 838 m (2,749 ft) tall planned skyscraper in the city of Changsha, Hunan in south-central China. The project is currently undergoing environmental assessment. The prospective builders, Broad Sustainable Building, estimated it would take just 90 days to construct, but this is not counting 120 days of prefabrication before on-site work commences; the total schedule is 210 days. Pre-construction activities were halted in August 2013 after government regulators required additional approvals. If the project is approved and completed as planned, it would become the tallest building in the world, 10 m (33 ft) taller than the current record holder, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

china_284 Aerial view of the Great Wall of China Date: 9/3/2013 Aerial view of the Great Wall of China

china_283 Aerial view of the Great Wall of China Date: 9/2/2013 Aerial view of the Great Wall of China

china_286 Great Wall of China Date: 9/2/2013 Great Wall of China

china_279 Pudong New District, Huangpu River, Shanghai, China Date: 7/4/2013 Pudong New District, Huangpu River, Shanghai, China

Jiayuguan Jiayuguan on the Great Wall Gansu Province China Date: 1/19/2012 Jiayuguan on the Great Wall Gansu Province China

Karakoram_Highway Karakoram Highway World's Highest-Altitude International Road Bulunkul China Date: 1/20/2012 Karakoram Highway World's Highest-Altitude International Road Bulunkul China

Nanpu_Bridge Nanpu Bridge at Night Shanghai China Date: 12/13/2011 Nanpu Bridge at Night Shanghai China

Great Wall of China Great Wall of China Date: 10/13/2011 Great Wall of China

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Red_Lanterns_Ditan_Park_Beijing_China Red Lanterns Ditan Park Beijing China Date: 1/20/2011 Red Lanterns Ditan Park Beijing China

china_301 China Pavilion Date: 4/29/2010 China Pavilion

china_302 Shanghai World Expo 2010 Date: 4/29/2010 Shanghai World Expo 2010

china_257 After nightfall, people visit ice sculptures at a park in Harbin, China on January 3, 2010. (REUTERS/Aly Song) Date: 1/16/2010 After nightfall, people visit ice sculptures at a park in Harbin, China on January 3, 2010. (REUTERS/Aly Song)

china_258 Visitors pose near giant sculptures made from ice and snow before the opening ceremony of the Harbin International Ice and Snow festival in Harbin in northeastern China on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) Date: 1/16/2010 Visitors pose near giant sculptures made from ice and snow before the opening ceremony of the Harbin International Ice and Snow festival in Harbin in northeastern China on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

china_259 Ice sculptures stand illuminated from within at the annual Ice and Snow festival in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang province on January 5, 2010. Fairy tale palaces, towering pagodas, and even an Egyptian Sphinx - all carved from ice - are among the Date: 1/16/2010 Ice sculptures stand illuminated from within at the annual Ice and Snow festival in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang province on January 5, 2010. Fairy tale palaces, towering pagodas, and even an Egyptian Sphinx - all carved from ice - are among the sights at this year's festival. (STR/AFP/Getty Images)

china_260 Ice structures large and small light up a park in Harbin, China during its 26th annual Ice Festival on January 5, 2010. (STR/AFP/Getty Images) Date: 1/16/2010 Ice structures large and small light up a park in Harbin, China during its 26th annual Ice Festival on January 5, 2010. (STR/AFP/Getty Images)

china_261 Fireworks light up the sky to kick off the annual Ice and Snow festival in Harbin, China on January 5, 2010. (STR/AFP/Getty Images) Date: 1/16/2010 Fireworks light up the sky to kick off the annual Ice and Snow festival in Harbin, China on January 5, 2010. (STR/AFP/Getty Images)

china_262 Fireworks light up the sky behind an ice sculpture during the 26th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, January 5, 2010. (REUTERS/Aly Song) Date: 1/16/2010 Fireworks light up the sky behind an ice sculpture during the 26th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, January 5, 2010. (REUTERS/Aly Song)

china_299 Hongkong, China Date: 7/22/2008 Hongkong, China

china_256 The Pearl Tower and Huangpu River Shanghai, China Date: 8/8/2009 The Pearl Tower and Huangpu River
Shanghai, China

china_149 The Forbidden City In Beijing Date: 7/13/2009 The Forbidden City In Beijing

china_139 Limestone Pinnacles In Yunnan Province Date: 7/12/2009 Limestone Pinnacles In Yunnan Province

china_140 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Yunnan Province, China
Date: 7/12/2009 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Yunnan Province, China

china_142 Harbin Ice Sculpture Festival Date: 7/13/2009 Harbin Ice Sculpture Festival

china_144 The Temple Of Universal Happiness Date: 7/13/2009 The Temple Of Universal Happiness

china_145 The Entrance To The Mogao Caves Date: 7/13/2009 The Entrance To The Mogao Caves

china_146 Stupas At Mogao In The Gobi Desert Date: 7/13/2009 Stupas At Mogao In The Gobi Desert

china_147 The Walled City Of Dunhuang Date: 7/13/2009 The Walled City Of Dunhuang

china_148 The Temple Of Five Pagodas Date: 7/13/2009 The Temple Of Five Pagodas

china_150 Gate Of Supreme Harmony In The Forbidden City Date: 7/13/2009 Gate Of Supreme Harmony In The Forbidden City

china_151 The Gate Of Heavenly Peace Entrance Date: 7/13/2009 The Gate Of Heavenly Peace Entrance

china_152 The Hall Of Prayer For Good Harvests Date: 7/13/2009 The Hall Of Prayer For Good Harvests

china_154 The Supreme Harmony Gate In The Forbidden City Date: 7/13/2009 The Supreme Harmony Gate
In The Forbidden City

china_155 Beijing At Night Date: 7/13/2009 Beijing At Night

china_159 Dexengmen Xidajie Date: 7/13/2009 Dexengmen Xidajie

china_160 Park Pavilion On The Banks Of The Yellow River
Date: 7/13/2009 Park Pavilion On The Banks Of The Yellow River

china_161 The Western Most End Of The Great Wall Date: 7/13/2009 The Western Most End Of The Great Wall

china_162 The Ancient Walls And Fort Of Jiayuguan Date: 7/13/2009 The Ancient Walls And Fort Of Jiayuguan

china_163 The Sculpture Of Maitreya Buddha
Date: 7/13/2009 The Sculpture Of Maitreya Buddha

china_164 Motorboats Moored On The Liujiaxia Reservoir
Date: 7/13/2009 Motorboats Moored On The Liujiaxia Reservoir

china_166 Villgae Near Pianguan Along side The Yellow River
Date: 7/13/2009 Villgae Near Pianguan Along side The Yellow River

china_186 Giant Statue Standing On Thousand Buddha Mountain
Date: 7/13/2009 Giant Statue Standing On Thousand Buddha Mountain

china_188 The Huangpu River, Shanghai, China Date: 7/13/2009 The Huangpu River, Shanghai, China

china_198 Shanghai Grand Theatre
Date: 7/13/2009 Shanghai Grand Theatre

china_200 Aerial View Of Delian
Date: 7/13/2009 Aerial View Of Delian

china_189 Qutang George Of The Yangtz
Date: 7/13/2009 Qutang George Of The Yangtz

china_136 Map Of China Date: 7/12/2009 Map Of China

China_036 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ,Yunnan , China

Yaks could be found at the food of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

Yaks are grazed mainly in the high, cold mountainous areas of China. They loose weight during the winter but recover and gains weight rapidly i Date: 2/24/2009 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ,Yunnan , China

Yaks could be found at the food of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

Yaks are grazed mainly in the high, cold mountainous areas of China. They loose weight during the winter but recover and gains weight rapidly in spring. They grow a dense woolen undercoat for winter protection.

china_081 The Great Wall of China Date: 2/24/2009 The Great Wall of China

china_084 A Bird’s Eye View of Tian’anmen Square, Beijing Date: 2/24/2009 A Bird’s Eye View of Tian’anmen Square, Beijing

china_085 The Great Wall of China Date: 2/24/2009 The Great Wall of China

china_087 Simatai Great Wall Date: 2/24/2009 Simatai Great Wall

China_031 Muztagh Tower Peak Xinjiang Province China Date: 2/24/2009 Muztagh Tower Peak Xinjiang Province China

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Jade Dragon Snow Mountain , Yunnan, China
Yulong Xueshan on the left, rising above Tiger Leaping Gorge
Date: 2/24/2009
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain , Yunnan, China
Yulong Xueshan on the left, rising above Tiger Leaping Gorge

China_033 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Yunnan, China

Baishui River is at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the water is very cool and clear.
Date: 8/14/2007 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Yunnan, China

Baishui River is at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the water is very cool and clear.

China_034 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Before climbing the mountains, visitors can just sit in a tea house of Lijiang house to view the distance mountain.

Visitors have a magnificent view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang City, with the main peak thrust Date: 2/24/2009 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Before climbing the mountains, visitors can just sit in a tea house of Lijiang house to view the distance mountain.

Visitors have a magnificent view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang City, with the main peak thrust into the clouds, and the surrounding peaks standing beside. It is better to view these in sunny days.

China_035 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ,Yunnan , China

Yunshanping (Spruce Plateau) is grassland with gigantic spruces, it offers thousands of colourful flowers and green grasses.

At the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain there are several meadows, they have di Date: 2/24/2009 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ,Yunnan , China

Yunshanping (Spruce Plateau) is grassland with gigantic spruces, it offers thousands of colourful flowers and green grasses.

At the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain there are several meadows, they have different characteristics and offer different landscape and height, Yunshan Ping and Maoniu Ping are the examples.

China_037 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ,Yunnan , China

Visitors would take the cable car here and up to the meadow closely to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

The scenery near of ropeway are also great, before getting the cable car, visitors always walk around a Date: 2/24/2009 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ,Yunnan , China

Visitors would take the cable car here and up to the meadow closely to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

The scenery near of ropeway are also great, before getting the cable car, visitors always walk around and taking photos here. On the cable car, visitors can take a bird’s eyes’ view of the mountain.

China_040 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ,Yunnan , China

Dwellings in the Snow Mountain Tibetan Date: 2/25/2009 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ,Yunnan , China

Dwellings in the Snow Mountain Tibetan

China_038 Flag Bunting, Tibet Date: 2/24/2009 Flag Bunting, Tibet

China_039 Camels On The Pamir Plateau Date: 2/24/2009 Camels On The Pamir Plateau

China_041 Scenery in Mount Huang

Mount Huang, also known as Huangshan, is a mountain range in southern Anhui province in eastern China. The area is well known for its scenery, sunsets, peculiarly-shaped granite peaks, Huangshan Pine trees, and views of the cloud Date: 10/18/2008 Scenery in Mount Huang

Mount Huang, also known as Huangshan, is a mountain range in southern Anhui province in eastern China. The area is well known for its scenery, sunsets, peculiarly-shaped granite peaks, Huangshan Pine trees, and views of the clouds from above. Mount Huang is a frequent subject of traditional Chinese paintings and literature, as well as modern photography. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of China's major tourist destinations.

China_042 The Monument to the People’s Heroes Date: 2/24/2009 The Monument to the People’s Heroes

China_046 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ,Yunnan , China

Miss Snow Mountain Date: 2/25/2009 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ,Yunnan , China

Miss Snow Mountain

china_153 Night time Scene Of The Gate Of Heavenly Peace Date: 7/13/2009 Night time Scene Of The Gate Of Heavenly Peace

China_047 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ,Yunnan , China

It is a mountain massif (also identified as a small mountain range) near Lijiang, in Yunnan province of southwestern China. Its highest peak is named Shanzidou (扇子陡) (5,596 m or 18,359 ft). Date: 2/25/2009 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ,Yunnan , China

It is a mountain massif (also identified as a small mountain range) near Lijiang, in Yunnan province of southwestern China. Its highest peak is named Shanzidou (扇子陡) (5,596 m or 18,359 ft).

China_048 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ,Yunnan , China

Marvellous Peaks Covered by Snow
Date: 2/25/2009 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ,Yunnan , China

Marvellous Peaks Covered by Snow

China_049 The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นราวศตวร Date: 2/24/2009 The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China

พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นราวศตวรรษที่ 17

China_050 Gansu: Echoing Sand Mountain and Crescent Lake, Dunhuang (甘肃省敦煌市鸣沙山和月牙泉) Echoing Sand Mountain is a series of dunes surrounding Crescent Lake. Named for its distinctive shape and aural characteristics, its echoes can be heard as the wind blows over the Date: 2/24/2009 Gansu: Echoing Sand Mountain and Crescent Lake, Dunhuang (甘肃省敦煌市鸣沙山和月牙泉)

Echoing Sand Mountain is a series of dunes surrounding Crescent Lake. Named for its distinctive shape and aural characteristics, its echoes can be heard as the wind blows over the dunes. Visitors ride camels up the dunes, which rise to 250 meters. With gardens blooming on its banks, Crescent Lake offers a lovely visual counterpoint to all that sand.

Echoing Sand Mountain and Crescent Lake is six kilometers south of Dunhuang. China Southern operates a daily return flight between Xi'an Xianyang Airport and Dunhuang Airport. Air China flies between Beijing and Dunhuang once a day.

china_089 Mutianyu Great Wall of China Date: 2/24/2009 Mutianyu Great Wall of China

china_091 Mutianyu Great Wall of China Date: 2/24/2009 Mutianyu Great Wall of China

china_096 Chairman Mao Memorial Hall Date: 2/24/2009 Chairman Mao Memorial Hall

china_138 Limestone Pinnacles In Yunnan Province Date: 7/12/2009 Limestone Pinnacles In Yunnan Province

china_101 National Museum of China Date: 2/24/2009 National Museum of China

china_143 Changbal Shan In Jilin
Date: 7/13/2009 Changbal Shan In Jilin

china_105 The Great Wall of China Date: 2/24/2009 The Great Wall of China

china_181 Perimeter Of The Labrang Monastery
Date: 7/13/2009 Perimeter Of The Labrang Monastery

china_173 Tent With Traditional Buddhist Design
Date: 7/13/2009 Tent With Traditional Buddhist Design

china_176 Camel Caravan Crossing The Taklimakan Desert
Date: 7/13/2009 Camel Caravan Crossing The Taklimakan Desert

china_156 The Road Between Tianamen Square And The Forbidden City Date: 7/13/2009 The Road Between Tianamen Square And The Forbidden City

china_165 Quigh Tibet Plateau
Date: 7/13/2009 Quigh Tibet Plateau

china_141 Tunguz Tribal Horse Encampment
Date: 7/12/2009 Tunguz Tribal Horse Encampment

china_157 The Road Between Tianamen Square And The Forbidden City Date: 7/13/2009 The Road Between Tianamen Square And The Forbidden City

china_167 Qinghai's Dragon Fur River Valley
Date: 7/13/2009 Qinghai's Dragon Fur River Valley

china_137 South Gate Entrance To Dali Date: 7/12/2009 South Gate Entrance To Dali

china_094 The Great Wall at Badaling Date: 2/24/2009 The Great Wall at Badaling

china_100 The Great Hall of the people Date: 2/24/2009 The Great Hall of the people

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china_180 Near Turpan In Xinjiang's Uyghur Region
Date: 7/13/2009 Near Turpan In Xinjiang's Uyghur Region

china_168 Aerial View Of AVillage Along The Yellow River In Qinghai Province
Date: 7/13/2009 Aerial View Of AVillage Along The Yellow River In Qinghai Province

china_103 The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นราวศตวร Date: 2/24/2009 The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China

พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นราวศตวรรษที่ 17

china_170 Candles Burn With Incense At Si Yan Temple
Date: 7/13/2009 Candles Burn With Incense At Si Yan Temple

china_158 The National Grand Theater, Beijing Date: 7/13/2009 The National Grand Theater, Beijing

china_104 The Great Wall of China Date: 2/24/2009 The Great Wall of China

Hong_Kong_02 Date: 6/20/2009

china_172 The Bronze Dragon Motif
Date: 7/13/2009 The Bronze Dragon Motif

china_183 Mount Minghun
Date: 7/13/2009 Mount Minghun

china_171 Entrance To Yongling Museum
Date: 7/13/2009 Entrance To Yongling Museum

china_175 Nuorilang Waterfall
Date: 7/13/2009 Nuorilang Waterfall

china_179 The Ruins Of The Ancient City Of Jiaohe
Date: 7/13/2009 The Ruins Of The Ancient City Of Jiaohe

china_197 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Date: 7/13/2009 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

china_192 The Yungang Grottoes At Datong
Date: 7/13/2009 The Yungang Grottoes At Datong

china_187 Line Of Cargo Boats Near Nanjing
Date: 7/13/2009 Line Of Cargo Boats Near Nanjing

china_190 Army Of Terracotta Warriors
Date: 7/13/2009 Army Of Terracotta Warriors

china_193 Walls Of Ping Yao In Shanxi
Date: 7/13/2009 Walls Of Ping Yao In Shanxi

china_185 The Sacred Lake Of Nam-tao
Date: 7/13/2009 The Sacred Lake Of Nam-tao

china_169 Red Sect Buddist Monastery At Archion Baima
Date: 7/13/2009 Red Sect Buddist Monastery At Archion Baima

china_174 Heaven Lake
Date: 7/13/2009 Heaven Lake

china_184 Drogpa Nomads Herd Yaks Above Kandshung Glacier
Date: 7/13/2009 Drogpa Nomads Herd Yaks Above Kandshung Glacier

china_199 The Pusading Monastery In The Wutai Mountains
Date: 7/13/2009 The Pusading Monastery In The Wutai Mountains

china_194 Stairway Leading To The Gateway To Heaven Temple
Date: 7/13/2009 Stairway Leading To The Gateway To Heaven Temple

china_177 Ancient Chinese Statue
Date: 7/13/2009 Ancient Chinese Statue

china_195 The Port Of Yantai's Ice Free Harbour
Date: 7/13/2009 The Port Of Yantai's Ice Free Harbour

china_191 The Longmen Grottoes And Their Carved Statues Date: 7/13/2009 The Longmen Grottoes And Their Carved Statues

china_178 The Abakh Hoja Tomb in InKashi
Date: 7/13/2009 The Abakh Hoja Tomb in InKashi

china_182 Monks At Pilgrims At Labrang Monastery
Date: 7/13/2009 Monks At Pilgrims At Labrang Monastery

china_196 The Hydroelectric Project On The Yellow River Date: 7/13/2009 The Hydroelectric Project On The Yellow River

china_201 Coast Near Dalian At The Southern Most Tip
Date: 7/13/2009 Coast Near Dalian At The Southern Most Tip

china_134 Wanchai, Hong Kong, China Date: 6/20/2009 Wanchai, Hong Kong, China

china_135 Yangshuo Guangxi Province , China Date: 6/20/2009 Yangshuo Guangxi Province , China

Hong_Kong_01 Date: 6/20/2009

china_122 The Gate of Heavenly Peace, Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China Date: 5/23/2009 The Gate of Heavenly Peace, Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China

china_123 Waterfall Cascading in Nine-Village Valley, Sichuan , China Date: 5/23/2009 Waterfall Cascading in Nine-Village Valley, Sichuan , China

china_124 Yangtze River, Yunnan Province , China

Date: 5/23/2009 Yangtze River, Yunnan Province , China

china_125 Admiralty Skyline, Hong_Kong, China Date: 5/23/2009 Admiralty Skyline, Hong_Kong, China

china_126 Victoria Harbor , Hong Kong , China Date: 5/23/2009 Victoria Harbor , Hong Kong , China

china_127 Li River at Dawn, Guilin, Yangshou, China Date: 5/23/2009 Li River at Dawn, Guilin, Yangshou, China

china_128 Li River at Dusk in Guilin, China Date: 5/24/2009 Li River at Dusk in Guilin, China

china_129 Snow on the Great Wall, China Date: 5/24/2009 Snow on the Great Wall, China

china_130 Huangshan Mountains in Winter in Anhui, China Date: 5/24/2009 Huangshan Mountains in Winter in Anhui, China

china_131 Rice terraces in early morning mist, Guangxi Province, China Date: 5/24/2009 Rice terraces in early morning mist, Guangxi Province, China

china_132 Beach at Yalong Bay, in Sanya, China Date: 5/24/2009 Beach at Yalong Bay, in Sanya, China

china_133 Seventeen Arch Bridge on Kunming Lake in Beijing, China Date: 5/24/2009 Seventeen Arch Bridge on Kunming Lake in Beijing, China

china_121 City of Life, Shanghai Skyline, China
Shanghai is the largest city in China. Date: 5/5/2009 City of Life, Shanghai Skyline, China
Shanghai is the largest city in China.

china_120 City of Life, Shanghai Skyline, China
Shanghai is the largest city in China Date: 5/5/2009 City of Life, Shanghai Skyline, China
Shanghai is the largest city in China

china_119 City of Life, Shanghai Skyline, China
Shanghai is the largest city in China Date: 5/5/2009 City of Life, Shanghai Skyline, China
Shanghai is the largest city in China

china_118 Date: 4/29/2009

china_113 Chairman Mao Zedong picture in front of the forbidden city

Chairman Mao has been regarded as an important figure in modern world history, and named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century.
Date: 4/29/2009 Chairman Mao Zedong picture in front of the forbidden city

Chairman Mao has been regarded as an important figure in modern world history, and named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century.

china_114 China Town Date: 4/29/2009 China Town

china_115 Date: 4/29/2009

china_116 Date: 4/29/2009

china_117 Date: 4/29/2009

china_108 Wordless
under the sunset
The Ming Tombs telling the history of one dynasty. Date: 4/17/2009 Wordless
under the sunset
The Ming Tombs telling the history of one dynasty.

china_111 The Forbidden City
Forbidden City serves both a palace and a museum. As a palace, the Forbidden City served as residence and court for the emperors of the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, their eunuchs, wives and concubines. When the las Date: 4/17/2009 The Forbidden City
Forbidden City serves both a palace and a museum. As a palace, the Forbidden City served as residence and court for the emperors of the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, their eunuchs, wives and concubines. When the last emperor, Pu Yi, evacuated the palace in 1924, the imperial collections of paintings, bronzes, jade, ceramics, costumes, gold and silver objects were put on display under the name of the Palace Museum. Today there are nearly 20 halls filled with works of art.

Forbidden City
Not in the alleys is the depth of the Forbidden City
But in the time and space
The city within the city
With so many gorgeous carved beams and pillars and marble crouching dragons
Keeps protecting the civilization of history.

china_110 The Forbidden City
Forbidden City serves both a palace and a museum. As a palace, the Forbidden City served as residence and court for the emperors of the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, their eunuchs, wives and concubines. When the las Date: 4/17/2009 The Forbidden City
Forbidden City serves both a palace and a museum. As a palace, the Forbidden City served as residence and court for the emperors of the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, their eunuchs, wives and concubines. When the last emperor, Pu Yi, evacuated the palace in 1924, the imperial collections of paintings, bronzes, jade, ceramics, costumes, gold and silver objects were put on display under the name of the Palace Museum. Today there are nearly 20 halls filled with works of art.

china_106 City of Life, Shanghai, China Date: 4/9/2009 City of Life, Shanghai, China

china_107 City of Life, Hong Kong Skyline, China Date: 4/9/2009 City of Life, Hong Kong Skyline, China

China_001 Great Wall of China Date: 2/23/2009 Great Wall of China

China_002 Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple Dali Yunnan Province China Date: 2/23/2009 Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple Dali Yunnan Province China

China_003 Hanging monastery hengshan shanxi China Date: 2/23/2009 Hanging monastery hengshan shanxi China

China_004 Giant Panda Cubs Sleeping Wolong Nature Reserve, China Date: 2/23/2009 Giant Panda Cubs Sleeping Wolong Nature Reserve, China

China_005 Shanghai is the largest city in China. Date: 2/23/2009 Shanghai is the largest city in China.

China_006 Hong Kong Skyline China Date: 2/23/2009 Hong Kong Skyline China

China_007 Guangxi Province, China Date: 2/23/2009 Guangxi Province, China

China_008 The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นราวศต Date: 2/23/2009 The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China

พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นราวศตวรรษที่ 17

China_009 Snow Mountain, Yunnan Province, China Date: 2/23/2009 Snow Mountain, Yunnan Province, China

China_010 Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China Date: 2/23/2009 Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China

China_011 White Water River Li Jiang Yunnan Province China Date: 2/23/2009 White Water River Li Jiang Yunnan Province China

China_012 Bird 's nest Stadium Beijing, China Date: 2/23/2009 Bird 's nest Stadium Beijing, China

China_013 Green Jade River China Date: 2/23/2009 Green Jade River China

china_097 Tian’anmen on festive occasion Date: 2/24/2009 Tian’anmen on festive occasion

China_024 The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นราวศต Date: 2/23/2009 The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China

พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นราวศตวรรษที่ 17

China_017 Snow On The Steps Of The Great Wall At Huangyaguan Date: 2/23/2009 Snow On The Steps Of The Great Wall At Huangyaguan

china_051 The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests Date: 2/24/2009 The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests

China_018 Giant Panda Eating Bamboo
Wolong Nature Reserve Sichuan China
Date: 2/23/2009 Giant Panda Eating Bamboo
Wolong Nature Reserve Sichuan China

China_019 Yangshuo Guangxi Province China Date: 2/23/2009 Yangshuo Guangxi Province China

China_020 Wu Gorge of Yangtze River, China Date: 2/23/2009 Wu Gorge of Yangtze River, China

China_021 City of Life, Hong Kong, China Date: 2/23/2009 City of Life, Hong Kong, China

china_066 Taihe Gate Square Date: 2/24/2009 Taihe Gate Square

China_022 The National Grand Theater , Beijing, China Date: 2/23/2009 The National Grand Theater , Beijing, China

China_014 Grazing Yak Lhasa Prefecture Tibet Date: 2/23/2009 Grazing Yak Lhasa Prefecture Tibet

China_015 Beijing , China (Peking west) Date: 2/23/2009 Beijing , China (Peking west)

China_023 The Great Wall of China at Badaling Date: 2/23/2009 The Great Wall of China at Badaling

China_025 China , Shanghai , Huangpu River Date: 2/23/2009 China, Shanghai, Huangpu River

China_026 Giant Panda Wolong Reserve China Date: 2/23/2009 Giant Panda Wolong Reserve China

China_027 The Yellow River Date: 2/24/2009 The Yellow River

China_028 Cresent Moon Lake Oasis Date: 2/24/2009 Cresent Moon Lake Oasis

China_029 Rain Storm Near Ganden Tibet China Date: 2/24/2009 Rain Storm Near Ganden Tibet China

China_016 Li River Guangxi-Zhuang China Date: 2/23/2009 Li River Guangxi-Zhuang China

China_030 The Tibetan Plateau Date: 2/24/2009 The Tibetan Plateau

china_052 The Abstinence Palace Date: 2/24/2009 The Abstinence Palace

china_053 The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests Date: 2/24/2009 The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests

china_054 The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests Date: 2/24/2009 The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests

china_055 The Hall of Imperial Vault of Heaven Date: 2/24/2009 The Hall of Imperial Vault of Heaven

china_056 A Bird’s Eye View of the Hall of Imperial Vault of Heaven Date: 2/24/2009 A Bird’s Eye View of the Hall of Imperial Vault of Heaven

china_057 A Panoramic View of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests Date: 2/24/2009 A Panoramic View of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests

china_058 A Bird’s Eye View of the Circular Mound Altar Date: 2/24/2009 A Bird’s Eye View of the Circular Mound Altar

china_059 Inside The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests Date: 2/24/2009 Inside The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests

china_060 Watchtower of the Forbidden City Date: 2/24/2009 Watchtower of the Forbidden City

china_061 The Meridian Gate and the Golden Water Bridge Date: 2/24/2009 The Meridian Gate and the Golden Water Bridge

china_062 A Panoramic View of the Gate of Military Prowess Date: 2/24/2009 A Panoramic View of the Gate of Military Prowess

china_063 Inside the Palace of Earthly Tranquitlity Date: 2/24/2009 Inside the Palace of Earthly Tranquitlity

china_064 The Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Palace Museum Date: 2/24/2009 The Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Palace Museum

china_065 The Pavilion of Eternal Spring in the Imperial Garden Date: 2/24/2009 The Pavilion of Eternal Spring in the Imperial Garden

china_067 A Bird’s Eye View of the three great halls in the Forbidden City Date: 2/24/2009 A Bird’s Eye View of the three great halls in the Forbidden City

china_068 The interior of the Hall of Supreme Harmony Date: 2/24/2009 The interior of the Hall of Supreme Harmony

china_069 Jade Belt Bridge , the Summer Palace, Beijing Date: 2/24/2009 Jade Belt Bridge , the Summer Palace, Beijing

china_070 The Suzhou Street, Rear Lake , the Summer Palace, Beijing Date: 2/24/2009 The Suzhou Street, Rear Lake , the Summer Palace, Beijing

china_071 Bronze Ox for the purpose of controlling flood in Chinese Legend, the Summer Palace, Beijing
Date: 2/24/2009 Bronze Ox for the purpose of controlling flood in Chinese Legend, the Summer Palace, Beijing

china_072 The Tower of Buddha Fragrance , the Summer Palace, Beijing Date: 2/24/2009 The Tower of Buddha Fragrance , the Summer Palace, Beijing

china_073 The Marble Boat, the Summer Palace, Beijing Date: 2/24/2009 The Marble Boat, the Summer Palace, Beijing

china_074 The Seventeen-Arch Bridge , the Summer Palace, Beijing Date: 2/24/2009 The Seventeen-Arch Bridge , the Summer Palace, Beijing

china_075 The Covered Walkway of the Summer Palace, Beijing Date: 2/24/2009 The Covered Walkway of the Summer Palace, Beijing

china_076 Grand Theatre in the Garden of Virtuous Harmony , the Summer Palace, Beijing Date: 2/24/2009 Grand Theatre in the Garden of Virtuous Harmony , the Summer Palace, Beijing

china_077 The Summer Palace, Beijing Date: 2/24/2009 The Summer Palace, Beijing

china_078 The Decorated Archway in Front of the Main Entrance of Yonghegong

Date: 2/24/2009 The Decorated Archway in Front of the Main Entrance of Yonghegong

china_079 The Ming Tombs, Beijing Date: 2/24/2009 The Ming Tombs, Beijing

china_080 A Panoramic View of the Summer Palace, Beijing Date: 2/24/2009 A Panoramic View of the Summer Palace, Beijing

china_082 Tian’anmen , Beijing Date: 2/24/2009 Tian’anmen , Beijing

china_083 Beihai Park, Beijing Date: 2/24/2009 Beihai Park, Beijing

china_086 The Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Former Imperial Palace Date: 2/24/2009 The Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Former Imperial Palace

china_088 The Great Wall at Jinshanling Date: 2/24/2009 The Great Wall at Jinshanling

China_043 The Great Wall of China Date: 2/24/2009 The Great Wall of China

China_044 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ,Yunnan , China

Golden Peaks Date: 2/25/2009 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ,Yunnan , China

Golden Peaks

China_045 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ,Yunnan , China

Dragon Spruce Lawn Date: 2/25/2009 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ,Yunnan , China

Dragon Spruce Lawn

china_090 The Great Wall at Badaling Date: 2/24/2009 The Great Wall at Badaling

china_092 Simatai Great Wall of China Date: 2/24/2009 Simatai Great Wall of China

china_093 The Great Wall at Huangyaguan Pass Date: 2/24/2009 The Great Wall at Huangyaguan Pass

china_095 The Great Wall at Badaling Date: 2/24/2009 The Great Wall at Badaling

china_098 Gate-tower over Zhengyangmen Date: 2/24/2009 Gate-tower over Zhengyangmen

china_099 A Panoramic View of Tian’anmen Date: 2/24/2009 A Panoramic View of Tian’anmen

china_102 The National Flag on Tian’anmen Date: 2/24/2009 The National Flag on Tian’anmen

china_109 Forbidden City
Not in the alleys is the depth of the Forbidden City
But in the time and space
The city within the city
With so many gorgeous carved beams and pillars and marble crouching dragons
Keeps protecting the civilization of history Date: 4/17/2009 Forbidden City
Not in the alleys is the depth of the Forbidden City
But in the time and space
The city within the city
With so many gorgeous carved beams and pillars and marble crouching dragons
Keeps protecting the civilization of history

china_112 Ming Tombs
Lead by a seven kilometer "spirit way" to the Ming Tomb, the scenery along the way is charming. It starts with a triumphal arch, then goes through the Palace Gate, where officials had to dismount, and passes a giant tortoise (made i Date: 4/17/2009 Ming Tombs
Lead by a seven kilometer "spirit way" to the Ming Tomb, the scenery along the way is charming. It starts with a triumphal arch, then goes through the Palace Gate, where officials had to dismount, and passes a giant tortoise (made in 1425) bearing the largest stele in China. A guard of 12 sets of stone animal follows this. Dingling was the first of the tombs to be excavated and opened to the public, followed by Changling and Zhaoling. The architecture is typical of the Ming Dynasty (1368 -1644) as 13 of the total 16 Ming emperors are buried in this 40 sq. km area. Inside the Dingling Museum is a wax figure of Genghis Khan.

Hong_Kong_03 Date: 6/20/2009

china_202 Water Filled Rice Terraces
Date: 7/13/2009 Water Filled Rice Terraces

china_203 Jing Peng Pass Section Of The Jitong Railway
Date: 7/13/2009 Jing Peng Pass Section Of The Jitong Railway

china_204 Hukou Waterfall Along The Yellow River Date: 7/13/2009 Hukou Waterfall Along The Yellow River

china_205 Stone Carving Of A Galloping Horse
Date: 7/13/2009 Stone Carving Of A Galloping Horse

china_206 The Town Of Wushan Along The Yangtz River
Date: 7/13/2009 The Town Of Wushan Along The Yangtz River

china_207 Mass Tai Chi Exercise
Date: 7/13/2009 Mass Tai Chi Exercise

china_208 Sand Dunes Close By Samye Monastery
Date: 7/13/2009 Sand Dunes Close By Samye Monastery

china_209 Monastery Gate Of The Temple Of The Heavenly Queen
Date: 7/13/2009 Monastery Gate Of The Temple Of The Heavenly Queen

china_210 Stone Lion Guarding The Qjanling Mausoleum
Date: 7/13/2009 Stone Lion Guarding The Qjanling Mausoleum

china_211 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Date: 7/13/2009 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

china_212 The Yalujiange Bridge
Date: 7/13/2009 The Yalujiange Bridge

china_213 The Flaming Cliffs In The Gobi National Park
Date: 7/13/2009 The Flaming Cliffs In The Gobi National Park

china_214 The Hinggan Mountains Of Inner Mongolis
Date: 7/13/2009 The Hinggan Mountains Of Inner Mongolis

china_215 Shaluli Shan Mountain Range
Date: 7/13/2009 Shaluli Shan Mountain Range

china_216 Yamdrok tso Lake
Date: 7/13/2009 Yamdrok tso Lake

china_217 Sand Dunes Close By Samye Monastery
Date: 7/13/2009 Sand Dunes Close By Samye Monastery

china_218 The Temple Of The Heavenly Queen
Date: 7/13/2009 The Temple Of The Heavenly Queen

china_219 Two Climbers At Sunrise On Gurla Mandnata
Date: 7/13/2009 Two Climbers At Sunrise On Gurla Mandnata

china_220 Shi Ong Zhong
Date: 7/13/2009 Shi Ong Zhong

china_221 Monastery Roof Tiles
Date: 7/13/2009 Monastery Roof Tiles

china_222 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_223 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_224 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_225 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_226 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_227 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_228 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_229 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_230 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_231 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_232 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_233 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_234 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_235 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_236 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_237 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_238 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_239 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_240 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_241 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_242 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_243 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_244 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_245 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_246 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_247 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_248 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_249 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_250 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_251 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_252 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_253 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

china_254 Shanghai, China Date: 7/16/2009 Shanghai, China

Hong_Kong_05 Hong Kong Airport Train Date: 7/16/2009 Hong Kong Airport Train

Hong_Kong_06 Hong Kong International Airport

Date: 7/16/2009 Hong Kong International Airport

Hong_Kong_07 Hong Kong Lei Yue Mun Area
Date: 7/16/2009 Hong Kong Lei Yue Mun Area

Hong_Kong_08 Hong Kong Repulse Bay Temple Date: 7/16/2009 Hong Kong Repulse Bay Temple

Hong_Kong_09 Hong Kong Skyline Date: 7/16/2009 Hong Kong Skyline

china_255 The Great Wall Of China Date: 7/16/2009 The Great Wall Of China

Great Wall Beijing China Great Wall Beijing China Date: 10/13/2011 Great Wall Beijing China

Chengzhen_Gate Chengzhen Gate, Temple Of Heaven, Beijing, China Date: 6/18/2012 Chengzhen Gate, Temple Of Heaven, Beijing, China

Xinjiang_Uygur Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region China Date: 5/1/2011 Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region China

china_300 The Forbidden City in Beijing architectural landscape wallpaper Date: 2/21/2013 The Forbidden City in Beijing architectural landscape wallpaper

china_263 The Great Wall of China Date: 1/4/2003 The Great Wall of China

china_264 Terracotta Army, Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, China Date: 7/31/2010 Terracotta Army, Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, China

china_265 The Gate of Heavenly Peace, Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China Date: 5/8/2013 The Gate of Heavenly Peace, Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China

china_266 The Great Wall of China Date: 5/8/2013 The Great Wall of China

china_267 Sunrise Over the Huangshan Mountains, China Date: 5/8/2013 Sunrise Over the Huangshan Mountains, China

china_268 Shandong China Date: 6/11/2013 Shandong China

china_269 Shanghai, China Date: 6/11/2013 Shanghai, China

china_270 Huanglong Natural Preserve, Sichuan, China Date: 6/11/2013 Huanglong Natural Preserve, Sichuan, China

china_271 White Water River, Li Jiang, Yunnan Province, China Date: 6/11/2013 White Water River, Li Jiang, Yunnan Province, China

china_272 Yangshuo, Guangxi Province, China Date: 6/11/2013 Yangshuo, Guangxi Province, China

china_273 Deyue Pavilion, Black Dragon Pool Park, Beijing, China Date: 6/11/2013 Deyue Pavilion, Black Dragon Pool Park, Beijing, China

china_274 Architecture of the Xianyang Museum, Shaanxi, China Date: 6/11/2013 Architecture of the Xianyang Museum, Shaanxi, China

china_275 Lotus Sea, Kaohsiung, Taiwan Date: 6/11/2013 Lotus Sea, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

china_276 Agricultural Fields and Village, Tibet Date: 6/11/2013 Agricultural Fields and Village, Tibet

Hong_Kong_10 Night Lights, Hong Kong, China Date: 6/11/2013 Night Lights, Hong Kong, China

Hong_Kong_11 Hong Kong, China Date: 6/11/2013 Hong Kong, China

Hong_Kong_12 Citylights Shining at Dawn, Hong Kong, China Date: 6/11/2013 Citylights Shining at Dawn, Hong Kong, China

china_277 Taipei, Taiwan Date: 6/12/2013 Taipei, Taiwan

china_278 Guangxi Province, China Date: 7/4/2013 Guangxi Province, China

china_280 Great Wall of China at Badaling, China Date: 7/4/2013 Great Wall of China at Badaling, China

china_281 China - Taipei's Night Skyline Taipei 101 Building Date: 7/21/2013 China - Taipei's Night Skyline
Taipei 101 Building

china_282 China - High Rise Building In Shenzhen Date: 7/21/2013 China - High Rise Building In Shenzhen

Hong_Kong_13 Aerial View of Hong Kong, China Date: 7/29/2013 Aerial View of Hong Kong, China

Hong_Kong_14 Hong Kong, China Date: 7/29/2013 Hong Kong, China

china_285 Great Wall of China Date: 9/2/2013 Great Wall of China

china_287 Huangshan at Sunset, China Date: 9/3/2013 Huangshan at Sunset, China

china_288 Li River at Dawn, Guilin, Yangshou, China Date: 9/5/2013 Li River at Dawn, Guilin, Yangshou, China

china_289 Harvested Rice Field, Li River Area, Yangshuo, Guangxi Province, China Date: 9/5/2013 Harvested Rice Field, Li River Area, Yangshuo, Guangxi Province, China

china_290 Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นราวศตวรรษ Date: 9/5/2013 Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China
พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นราวศตวรรษที่ 17

china_306 Hong Kong Skyline China at night HD WALLPAPER Date: 4/30/2006 Hong Kong Skyline China at night HD WALLPAPER

china_309 A view from the 94th-floor observatory at the Shanghai World Financial Center hints at the density of the world's most populous city. In the picture's foreground is the Lujiazui financial district, home of two of the city's landmark buildings: the Orienta Date: 1/31/2013 A view from the 94th-floor observatory at the Shanghai World Financial Center hints at the density of the world's most populous city. In the picture's foreground is the Lujiazui financial district, home of two of the city's landmark buildings: the Oriental Pearl TV and Radio Tower at right and the 88-story Jin Mao Tower at center.

china_312 China - Taipei's Night Skyline Taipei 101 Building Date: 8/23/2016 China - Taipei's Night Skyline Taipei 101 Building

china_313 Chinese Pagoda - HD Wallpaper Date: 9/1/2016 Chinese Pagoda - HD Wallpaper

china_314 Shishapangma Ski Expedition, Tibet Date: 12/8/2016 Shishapangma Ski Expedition, Tibet

china_315 The Gate Of Heavenly Peace Entrance, Forbidden City, China Date: 12/23/2016 The Gate Of Heavenly Peace Entrance, Forbidden City, China

china_316 Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai, China Date: 7/2/2017 Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai, China

Hong_Kong_16 Hong Kong Skylines, China at night HD WALLPAPER Date: 7/4/2017 Hong Kong Skylines, China at night HD WALLPAPER

Hong_Kong_17 Hong Kong Skylines, China at night HD WALLPAPER Date: 7/4/2017 Hong Kong Skylines, China at night HD WALLPAPER

Hong_Kong_18 Hong Kong Skylines, China - HD WALLPAPER Date: 7/4/2017 Hong Kong Skylines, China - HD WALLPAPER

china_317 Deyue Pavilion, Black Dragon Pool Park, Beijing, China Date: 7/4/2017 Deyue Pavilion, Black Dragon Pool Park, Beijing, China

china_318 Fishermen on the Li River, Guilin, China Date: 7/4/2017 Fishermen on the Li River, Guilin, China

china_319 The Yellow River, China Date: 7/4/2017 The Yellow River, China

china_320 Stone Forest, Yunnan Province, China Date: 7/4/2017 Stone Forest, Yunnan Province, China

china_321 Sunrise Over the Huangshan Mountains, China Date: 7/4/2017 Sunrise Over the Huangshan Mountains, China

china_322 The Bund Shanghai, China Date: 7/4/2017 The Bund Shanghai, China

china_323 Shanghai at night, China Date: 7/4/2017 Shanghai at night, China

china_324 Beijing at night, China Date: 7/4/2017 Beijing at night, China

Hong_Kong_19 International Finance Centre (Hong Kong)The International Finance Centre (abbr. IFC, branded as "ifc") is a skyscraper and an integrated commercial development on the waterfront of Hong Kong's Central District.A prominent landmark on Hon Date: 11/19/2009 International Finance Centre (Hong Kong)

The International Finance Centre (abbr. IFC, branded as "ifc") is a skyscraper and an integrated commercial development on the waterfront of Hong Kong's Central District.

A prominent landmark on Hong Kong Island, IFC consists of two skyscrapers, the IFC Mall, and the 55-storey Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. Tower 2 is the second tallest building in Hong Kong (415m), behind the International Commerce Centre in West Kowloon. It is the fourth-tallest building in the Greater China region and the eighth-tallest office building in the world, based on structural heights; by roof height, only the Taipei 101, Shanghai World Financial Center, Willis Tower, International Commerce Centre and Burj Khalifa exceed it. It is of similar height to the former World Trade Center. The Airport Express Hong Kong Station is directly beneath it.

china_326 The Potala Palace at night, Lhasa, Tibet, China พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้าง Date: 8/30/2017 The Potala Palace at night, Lhasa, Tibet, China

พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นราวศตวรรษที่ 17

china_328 Huanglong Natural Preserve, Sichuan, China Date: 8/31/2017 Huanglong Natural Preserve, Sichuan, China

china_330 The Forbidden City In Beijing, China Date: 1/30/2014 The Forbidden City In Beijing, China

china_329 Tiantan (The Temple of Heaven) is the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties used to offer sacrifices to heaven and prayed for good harvests. Date: 9/8/2017 Tiantan (The Temple of Heaven) is the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties used to offer sacrifices to heaven and prayed for good harvests.

china_331 The Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai, China Date: 9/12/2017 The Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai, China

china_332 Great Wall of China Date: 9/20/2017 Great Wall of China

Hong_Kong_20 InterContinental, Hong Kong For urban pools with a killer view, few anywhere can match the skyline of Hong Kong Island and Victoria Peak as seen from the city's InterContinental Hotel Presidential Suite. Built at a cost of $2.5 million, the one-of Date: 10/10/2017 InterContinental, Hong Kong

For urban pools with a killer view, few anywhere can match the skyline of Hong Kong Island and Victoria Peak as seen from the city's InterContinental Hotel Presidential Suite.

Built at a cost of $2.5 million, the one-of-a-kind, five-bedroom, 7,000 square-foot palace has its own rooftop infinity swimming pool. It sits on a 2,500 square-foot terrace alongside a Jacuzzi for arguably the ultimate in city swimming.

The Presidential Suite costs from $15,206 per night and includes 24-hour personal butler service and roundtrip airport limousine service in a Phantom VI Rolls Royce.

china_334 Shanghai, China Date: 11/18/2017 Shanghai, China

china_335 Black Dragon Pool (simplified Chinese: 黑龙潭; traditional Chinese: 黑龍潭; pinyin: Hēilóngtán) is a famous pond in the scenic Jade Spring Park (Yu Quan Gong Yuan) located at the foot of Elephant Hill, a short walk north of the Old Town of Lijiang in Yunnan pro Date: 12/10/2017 Black Dragon Pool (simplified Chinese: 黑龙潭; traditional Chinese: 黑龍潭; pinyin: Hēilóngtán) is a famous pond in the scenic Jade Spring Park (Yu Quan Gong Yuan) located at the foot of Elephant Hill, a short walk north of the Old Town of Lijiang in Yunnan province, China. It was built in 1737 during the Qing dynasty and offers a spectacular view of the region's tallest mountain, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, over its white marble bridge.

In the past, the pool itself has sometimes been dry, spoiling the famous view. In 2010, however, the park was declared a water conservation area by the local government. As of 2014, the pool stands full of water, its former beauty restored.

china_338 Guilin China, Lijiang River, Fisherman Date: 2/26/2018 Guilin China, Lijiang River, Fisherman

china_341 The Great Wall of China Date: 4/27/2018 The Great Wall of China

china_347 The Forbidden City and its moat In Beijing, China With almost 1,000 buildings and a rumored 9,999 rooms, China’s Forbidden City is the world’s largest palace complex. Enter the Forbidden City through the Gate of Heavenly Peace from Tiananmen Square a Date: 5/8/2018 The Forbidden City and its moat In Beijing, China

With almost 1,000 buildings and a rumored 9,999 rooms, China’s Forbidden City is the world’s largest palace complex. Enter the Forbidden City through the Gate of Heavenly Peace from Tiananmen Square and prepare to feast your eyes on Imperial China’s legacy. Some of the palace complex’s highlights include the Meridian Gate, where the emperor announced planting schedules; the Hall of Supreme Harmony, used for coronations, weddings and royal birthdays; and the Hall of Clocks and Watches. Located in the core of the palace is the imperial throne in the Palace of Heavenly Purity, as well as the empress’s chambers and the room used for her birthday celebrations.

china_349 Clay Soldiers stand ready for battle in pit number 1 at the museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xian, China. Date: 7/3/2018 Clay Soldiers stand ready for battle in pit number 1 at the museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xian, China.

china_350 China Shenzhen Ping An Building Night View Ping An International Finance Centre (also known as the Ping An IFC) (Chinese: 平安国际金融中心) is a 115-storey megatall skyscraper in Shenzhen, Guangdong. The building was commissioned by Ping An Insurance and design Date: 7/18/2018 China Shenzhen Ping An Building Night View

Ping An International Finance Centre (also known as the Ping An IFC) (Chinese: 平安国际金融中心) is a 115-storey megatall skyscraper in Shenzhen, Guangdong. The building was commissioned by Ping An Insurance and designed by the American architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates. It was completed in 2017, becoming the 4th tallest building in the world.

china_351 China Xian City Landmark, Clock Tower, Drum Tower Wallpaper Date: 7/18/2018 China Xian City Landmark, Clock Tower, Drum Tower Wallpaper

china_352 Hangzhou West Lake Tourism Sunset Rest Pavilion Date: 7/18/2018 Hangzhou West Lake Tourism Sunset Rest Pavilion

china_353 Ping An International Finance Centre (also known as the Ping An IFC) (Chinese: 平安国际金融中心) is a 115-storey megatall skyscraper in Shenzhen, Guangdong. The building was commissioned by Ping An Insurance and designed by the American architectural firm Kohn Pe Date: 7/18/2018 Ping An International Finance Centre (also known as the Ping An IFC) (Chinese: 平安国际金融中心) is a 115-storey megatall skyscraper in Shenzhen, Guangdong. The building was commissioned by Ping An Insurance and designed by the American architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates. It was completed in 2017, becoming the 4th tallest building in the world.

Hong_Kong_22 Residential buildings in Hong Kong Date: 7/18/2018 Residential buildings in Hong Kong

china_354 Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and river quay, view from IFC hotel, 990 skyscrapers are in Shanghai Date: 7/18/2018 Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and river quay, view from IFC hotel, 990 skyscrapers are in Shanghai

china_359 Beautiful Multi-coloured ponds and mountains view in Huanglong National Park, Sichuan, China Date: 7/30/2018 Beautiful Multi-coloured ponds and mountains view in Huanglong National Park, Sichuan, China

china_360 The ancient royal palaces of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China Date: 8/14/2018 The ancient royal palaces of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China

china_361 The ancient royal palaces of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China Date: 8/14/2018 The ancient royal palaces of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China

china_362 The ancient royal palaces of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China Date: 8/14/2018 The ancient royal palaces of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China

china_363 The forbidden city with sunset glow in beijing, China Date: 8/14/2018 The forbidden city with sunset glow in beijing, China

china_364 Zhengyang Gate, Qianmen street in Beijing, China. Date: 8/14/2018 Zhengyang Gate, Qianmen street in Beijing, China.

china_365 The Great Wall of China Date: 8/14/2018 The Great Wall of China

china_366 Hongcun Ancient Village, Anhui: Standing in front of majestic Mount Huangshan, the 900-year-old village of Hongcun has long drawn in-the-know Chinese visitors, who love its tranquil vibe and distinctive architecture. Date: 8/16/2018 Hongcun Ancient Village, Anhui: Standing in front of majestic Mount Huangshan, the 900-year-old village of Hongcun has long drawn in-the-know Chinese visitors, who love its tranquil vibe and distinctive architecture.

china_367 Hongcun Ancient Village, Anhui: Standing in front of majestic Mount Huangshan, the 900-year-old village of Hongcun has long drawn in-the-know Chinese visitors, who love its tranquil vibe and distinctive architecture. Date: 8/16/2018 Hongcun Ancient Village, Anhui: Standing in front of majestic Mount Huangshan, the 900-year-old village of Hongcun has long drawn in-the-know Chinese visitors, who love its tranquil vibe and distinctive architecture.

china_370 Aerial View of The Great Wall of China Date: 8/19/2018 Aerial View of The Great Wall of China

china_371 The ancient royal palaces of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China Date: 8/19/2018 The ancient royal palaces of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China

china_374 Temple Of Heaven, Beijing, China Tiantan (The Temple of Heaven) is the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties used to offer sacrifices to heaven and prayed for good harvests. Date: 8/20/2018 Temple Of Heaven, Beijing, China Tiantan (The Temple of Heaven) is the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties used to offer sacrifices to heaven and prayed for good harvests.

Hong_Kong_24 THE VICTORIA PEAK , HONG KONG - JULY 1 : The top view of Hong Kong from the Victoria Peak viewpoint in early morning time on July 1 2016. Date: 8/20/2018 THE VICTORIA PEAK , HONG KONG - JULY 1 : The top view of Hong Kong from the Victoria Peak viewpoint in early morning time on July 1 2016.

china_378 Aerial Night View of Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and huangpu river, Shanghai, China Date: 8/20/2018 Aerial Night View of Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and huangpu river, Shanghai, China

china_379 Aerial View of Shanghai Road Intersection, China Date: 8/20/2018 Aerial View of Shanghai Road Intersection, China

china_383 Ancient city walls in Xian, China Date: 8/20/2018 Ancient city walls in Xian, China

china_386 Clay Soldiers stand ready for battle at the museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xian, China. Date: 8/22/2018 Clay Soldiers stand ready for battle at the museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xian, China.

china_390 Aerial View Landscape of Hangzhou Date: 8/6/2017 Aerial View Landscape of Hangzhou

china_393 Baofeng Lake in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area near Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China Date: 8/23/2018 Baofeng Lake in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area near Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China

china_395 White Marble Elephant with Big Goose Pagoda in the Background, Da Cien Temple, Xi'an, China Date: 8/23/2018 White Marble Elephant with Big Goose Pagoda in the Background, Da Cien Temple, Xi'an, China

china_397 Modern cityscape and skyline of hangzhou at night Date: 8/23/2018 Modern cityscape and skyline of hangzhou at night

china_399 Yu Garden or Yuyuan Garden (Chinese: t 豫園, s 豫园, p Yù Yuán, Shanghainese "Yuyu" lit. Garden of Happiness) is an extensive Chinese garden located beside the City God Temple in the northeast of the Old City of Shanghai, China. It abuts the Yuyuan Date: 8/23/2018 Yu Garden or Yuyuan Garden (Chinese: t 豫園, s 豫园, p Yù Yuán, Shanghainese "Yuyu" lit. Garden of Happiness) is an extensive Chinese garden located beside the City God Temple in the northeast of the Old City of Shanghai, China. It abuts the Yuyuan Tourist Mart and is accessible from the Shanghai Metro's Line 10 Yuyuan Garden Station.

A centerpiece is the Exquisite Jade Rock (玉玲珑, Yù Línglóng), a porous 3.3-m, 5-ton boulder. Rumours about its origin include the story that it was meant for the imperial palace in Beijing, but was salvaged after the boat sank off Shanghai.

china_400 Traditional pavilions in Yuyuan Gardens, Shanghai, China Yu Garden or Yuyuan Garden (Chinese: t 豫園, s 豫园, p Yù Yuán, Shanghainese "Yuyu" lit. Garden of Happiness) is an extensive Chinese garden located beside the City God Temple in the nort Date: 8/23/2018 Traditional pavilions in Yuyuan Gardens, Shanghai, China

Yu Garden or Yuyuan Garden (Chinese: t 豫園, s 豫园, p Yù Yuán, Shanghainese "Yuyu" lit. Garden of Happiness) is an extensive Chinese garden located beside the City God Temple in the northeast of the Old City of Shanghai, China.

china_401 shanghai's famous traditional architecture of yuyuan garden at night Date: 8/23/2018 shanghai's famous traditional architecture of yuyuan garden at night

china_403 China Suzhou City, Jiangsu Shan Tong Street night view Date: 8/23/2018 China Suzhou City, Jiangsu Shan Tong Street night view

china_404 Aerial View of The Great Wall of China Date: 8/24/2018 Aerial View of The Great Wall of China

china_407 Detian Falls in Guangxi Province, China Ban Gioc – Detian Falls is a collective name for two waterfalls on the Quây Sơn River (Chinese: Guichun River, 归春河), that straddle the international border between China and Vietnam; more specifically located b Date: 8/24/2018 Detian Falls in Guangxi Province, China

Ban Gioc – Detian Falls is a collective name for two waterfalls on the Quây Sơn River (Chinese: Guichun River, 归春河), that straddle the international border between China and Vietnam; more specifically located between the Karst hills of Daxin County, Guangxi, and Trùng Khánh District, Cao Bằng Province. The waterfall is 272 km (169 mi) north of Hanoi.

china_409 Xian city wall and ancient tower at dusk Date: 8/25/2018 Xian city wall and ancient tower at dusk

china_410 Hangzhou West Lake Tourism Rest Pavilion Date: 8/26/2018 Hangzhou West Lake Tourism Rest Pavilion

china_411 Landscape of Hangzhou, China Date: 8/26/2018 Landscape of Hangzhou, China

china_415 Dusk Chinese ancient buildings under the sky background (Nanchang Poetic) Date: 8/26/2018 Dusk Chinese ancient buildings under the sky background (Nanchang Poetic)

china_416 New Taipei City, Taiwan - June 30, 2014: The seaside mountain town scenery in Jiufen, Taiwan Date: 8/26/2018 New Taipei City, Taiwan - June 30, 2014: The seaside mountain town scenery in Jiufen, Taiwan

china_417 Fenghuang Ancient Town. Located in Fenghuang County. Southwest of HuNan Province, China. Date: 8/26/2018 Fenghuang Ancient Town. Located in Fenghuang County. Southwest of HuNan Province, China.

china_418 White GuanYin statue in Nanshan Buddhist Cultural Park, Sanya, Hainan Island, China. Date: 8/26/2018 White GuanYin statue in Nanshan Buddhist Cultural Park, Sanya, Hainan Island, China.

china_419 Beijing city landscape The CMG Headquarters is a 234-metre (768 ft), 44-story skyscraper on East Third Ring Road, Guanghua Road in the Beijing Central Business District (CBD). The tower serves as headquarters for China Media Group (CMG) that was former Date: 8/26/2018 Beijing city landscape

The CMG Headquarters is a 234-metre (768 ft), 44-story skyscraper on East Third Ring Road, Guanghua Road in the Beijing Central Business District (CBD). The tower serves as headquarters for China Media Group (CMG) that was formerly at the China Central Television Building located at 11 Fuxin Road some 15 km (9.3 mi) to the west. Groundbreaking took place on 1 June 2004 and the building's facade was completed in January 2008. After the construction was delayed by a fire which in February 2009 engulfed the adjacent Television Cultural Center, the headquarters was completed in May 2012. The CCTV Headquarters won the 2013 Best Tall Building Worldwide from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

Rem Koolhaas and Ole Scheeren of OMA were the architects in charge for the building, while Cecil Balmond at Arup provided the complex engineering design.

china_420 Aerial View of Beijing city landscape at night The CMG Headquarters is a 234-metre (768 ft), 44-story skyscraper on East Third Ring Road, Guanghua Road in the Beijing Central Business District (CBD). The tower serves as headquarters for China Media Gr Date: 8/26/2018 Aerial View of Beijing city landscape at night

The CMG Headquarters is a 234-metre (768 ft), 44-story skyscraper on East Third Ring Road, Guanghua Road in the Beijing Central Business District (CBD). The tower serves as headquarters for China Media Group (CMG) that was formerly at the China Central Television Building located at 11 Fuxin Road some 15 km (9.3 mi) to the west. Groundbreaking took place on 1 June 2004 and the building's facade was completed in January 2008. After the construction was delayed by a fire which in February 2009 engulfed the adjacent Television Cultural Center, the headquarters was completed in May 2012. The CCTV Headquarters won the 2013 Best Tall Building Worldwide from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

Rem Koolhaas and Ole Scheeren of OMA were the architects in charge for the building, while Cecil Balmond at Arup provided the complex engineering design.

china_421 Beijing city landscape at night The CMG Headquarters is a 234-metre (768 ft), 44-story skyscraper on East Third Ring Road, Guanghua Road in the Beijing Central Business District (CBD). The tower serves as headquarters for China Media Group (CMG) that w Date: 8/26/2018 Beijing city landscape at night

The CMG Headquarters is a 234-metre (768 ft), 44-story skyscraper on East Third Ring Road, Guanghua Road in the Beijing Central Business District (CBD). The tower serves as headquarters for China Media Group (CMG) that was formerly at the China Central Television Building located at 11 Fuxin Road some 15 km (9.3 mi) to the west. Groundbreaking took place on 1 June 2004 and the building's facade was completed in January 2008. After the construction was delayed by a fire which in February 2009 engulfed the adjacent Television Cultural Center, the headquarters was completed in May 2012. The CCTV Headquarters won the 2013 Best Tall Building Worldwide from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

Rem Koolhaas and Ole Scheeren of OMA were the architects in charge for the building, while Cecil Balmond at Arup provided the complex engineering design.

china_423 Beijing, China modern financial district skyline on a nice day with blue sky. The CMG Headquarters is a 234-metre (768 ft), 44-story skyscraper on East Third Ring Road, Guanghua Road in the Beijing Central Business District (CBD). The tower serves Date: 8/27/2018 Beijing, China modern financial district skyline on a nice day with blue sky.

The CMG Headquarters is a 234-metre (768 ft), 44-story skyscraper on East Third Ring Road, Guanghua Road in the Beijing Central Business District (CBD). The tower serves as headquarters for China Media Group (CMG) that was formerly at the China Central Television Building located at 11 Fuxin Road some 15 km (9.3 mi) to the west. Groundbreaking took place on 1 June 2004 and the building's facade was completed in January 2008. After the construction was delayed by a fire which in February 2009 engulfed the adjacent Television Cultural Center, the headquarters was completed in May 2012. The CCTV Headquarters won the 2013 Best Tall Building Worldwide from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

Rem Koolhaas and Ole Scheeren of OMA were the architects in charge for the building, while Cecil Balmond at Arup provided the complex engineering design.

china_425 The Great Wall of China Date: 8/27/2018 The Great Wall of China

china_426 China - Taipei's Night Skyline Taipei 101 Building Date: 8/27/2018 China - Taipei's Night Skyline Taipei 101 Building

china_427 China - Taipei's Night Skyline Taipei 101 Building, Taiwan Date: 8/28/2018 China - Taipei's Night Skyline Taipei 101 Building, Taiwan

china_428 China - Taipei's Skyline Taipei 101 Building, Taiwan Date: 8/28/2018 China - Taipei's Skyline Taipei 101 Building, Taiwan

china_429 Hangzhou West Lake Tourism Rest Pavilion - HD Wallpaper Date: 9/23/2015 Hangzhou West Lake Tourism Rest Pavilion - HD Wallpaper

china_430 Tranquil sunset over the pavilion on the west lake, Hangzhou, China Date: 9/2/2018 Tranquil sunset over the pavilion on the west lake, Hangzhou, China

china_431 Xinjiang Kanas jungle river rock blue sky - HD Wallpaper Date: 9/2/2018 Xinjiang Kanas jungle river rock blue sky - HD Wallpaper

china_432 Hangzhou West Lake Tourism Rest Pavilion - HD Wallpaper Date: 5/23/2014 Hangzhou West Lake Tourism Rest Pavilion - HD Wallpaper

china_434 China Hangzhou skyscrapers, night landscape. Date: 9/2/2018 China Hangzhou skyscrapers, night landscape.

china_435 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Province, China, it is under the administration of Xiangxi A Date: 9/4/2018 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper

Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Province, China, it is under the administration of Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture.

Located on the western margin of the province and the southern Xiangxi, it is immediately adjacent to the eastern edge of Guizhou Province. The county is bordered to the north by Huayuan County and Jishou City, to the east by Luxi County, to the southeast by Mayang County, to the southwest and the west by Bijiang District of Tongren City and Songtao County of Guizhou. Fenghuang County covers 1,745 km2 (674 sq mi), as of 2015, It had a registered population of 428,294 and a resident population of 363,700. The county has 13 towns and 4 townships under its jurisdiction, the county seat is Tuojiang (沱江镇).

The ancient town of Fenghuang was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on March 28, 2008 in the Cultural category. This ancient town was regarded as the most beautiful town in China by New Zealand writer Rewi Alley. It was built in 1704, and has 300 years of history. The ancient city is a gathering place for Miao and Tujia ethnic minorities.

china_436 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Province, China, it is under the administration of Xiangxi A Date: 9/4/2018 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper

Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Province, China, it is under the administration of Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture.

Located on the western margin of the province and the southern Xiangxi, it is immediately adjacent to the eastern edge of Guizhou Province. The county is bordered to the north by Huayuan County and Jishou City, to the east by Luxi County, to the southeast by Mayang County, to the southwest and the west by Bijiang District of Tongren City and Songtao County of Guizhou. Fenghuang County covers 1,745 km2 (674 sq mi), as of 2015, It had a registered population of 428,294 and a resident population of 363,700. The county has 13 towns and 4 townships under its jurisdiction, the county seat is Tuojiang (沱江镇).

The ancient town of Fenghuang was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on March 28, 2008 in the Cultural category. This ancient town was regarded as the most beautiful town in China by New Zealand writer Rewi Alley. It was built in 1704, and has 300 years of history. The ancient city is a gathering place for Miao and Tujia ethnic minorities.

china_437 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Province, China, it is under the administration of Xiangxi A Date: 2/13/2017 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper

Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Province, China, it is under the administration of Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture.

Located on the western margin of the province and the southern Xiangxi, it is immediately adjacent to the eastern edge of Guizhou Province. The county is bordered to the north by Huayuan County and Jishou City, to the east by Luxi County, to the southeast by Mayang County, to the southwest and the west by Bijiang District of Tongren City and Songtao County of Guizhou. Fenghuang County covers 1,745 km2 (674 sq mi), as of 2015, It had a registered population of 428,294 and a resident population of 363,700. The county has 13 towns and 4 townships under its jurisdiction, the county seat is Tuojiang (沱江镇).

The ancient town of Fenghuang was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on March 28, 2008 in the Cultural category. This ancient town was regarded as the most beautiful town in China by New Zealand writer Rewi Alley. It was built in 1704, and has 300 years of history. The ancient city is a gathering place for Miao and Tujia ethnic minorities.

china_438 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Province, China, it is under the administration of Xiangxi A Date: 9/4/2018 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper

Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Province, China, it is under the administration of Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture.

Located on the western margin of the province and the southern Xiangxi, it is immediately adjacent to the eastern edge of Guizhou Province. The county is bordered to the north by Huayuan County and Jishou City, to the east by Luxi County, to the southeast by Mayang County, to the southwest and the west by Bijiang District of Tongren City and Songtao County of Guizhou. Fenghuang County covers 1,745 km2 (674 sq mi), as of 2015, It had a registered population of 428,294 and a resident population of 363,700. The county has 13 towns and 4 townships under its jurisdiction, the county seat is Tuojiang (沱江镇).

The ancient town of Fenghuang was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on March 28, 2008 in the Cultural category. This ancient town was regarded as the most beautiful town in China by New Zealand writer Rewi Alley. It was built in 1704, and has 300 years of history. The ancient city is a gathering place for Miao and Tujia ethnic minorities.

china_439 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Province, China, it is under the administration of Xiangxi A Date: 1/29/2016 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper

Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Province, China, it is under the administration of Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture.

Located on the western margin of the province and the southern Xiangxi, it is immediately adjacent to the eastern edge of Guizhou Province. The county is bordered to the north by Huayuan County and Jishou City, to the east by Luxi County, to the southeast by Mayang County, to the southwest and the west by Bijiang District of Tongren City and Songtao County of Guizhou. Fenghuang County covers 1,745 km2 (674 sq mi), as of 2015, It had a registered population of 428,294 and a resident population of 363,700. The county has 13 towns and 4 townships under its jurisdiction, the county seat is Tuojiang (沱江镇).

The ancient town of Fenghuang was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on March 28, 2008 in the Cultural category. This ancient town was regarded as the most beautiful town in China by New Zealand writer Rewi Alley. It was built in 1704, and has 300 years of history. The ancient city is a gathering place for Miao and Tujia ethnic minorities.

china_440 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Province, China, it is under the administration of Xiangxi A Date: 9/4/2018 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper

Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Province, China, it is under the administration of Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture.

Located on the western margin of the province and the southern Xiangxi, it is immediately adjacent to the eastern edge of Guizhou Province. The county is bordered to the north by Huayuan County and Jishou City, to the east by Luxi County, to the southeast by Mayang County, to the southwest and the west by Bijiang District of Tongren City and Songtao County of Guizhou. Fenghuang County covers 1,745 km2 (674 sq mi), as of 2015, It had a registered population of 428,294 and a resident population of 363,700. The county has 13 towns and 4 townships under its jurisdiction, the county seat is Tuojiang (沱江镇).

The ancient town of Fenghuang was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on March 28, 2008 in the Cultural category. This ancient town was regarded as the most beautiful town in China by New Zealand writer Rewi Alley. It was built in 1704, and has 300 years of history. The ancient city is a gathering place for Miao and Tujia ethnic minorities.

china_441 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Province, China, it is under the administration of Xiangxi Date: 9/4/2018 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper

Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Province, China, it is under the administration of Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture.

Located on the western margin of the province and the southern Xiangxi, it is immediately adjacent to the eastern edge of Guizhou Province. The county is bordered to the north by Huayuan County and Jishou City, to the east by Luxi County, to the southeast by Mayang County, to the southwest and the west by Bijiang District of Tongren City and Songtao County of Guizhou. Fenghuang County covers 1,745 km2 (674 sq mi), as of 2015, It had a registered population of 428,294 and a resident population of 363,700. The county has 13 towns and 4 townships under its jurisdiction, the county seat is Tuojiang.

The ancient town of Fenghuang was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on March 28, 2008 in the Cultural category. This ancient town was regarded as the most beautiful town in China by New Zealand writer Rewi Alley. It was built in 1704, and has 300 years of history. The ancient city is a gathering place for Miao and Tujia ethnic minorities.

china_442 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Province, China, it is under the administration of Xiangxi Date: 9/6/2018 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper

Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Province, China, it is under the administration of Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture.

Located on the western margin of the province and the southern Xiangxi, it is immediately adjacent to the eastern edge of Guizhou Province. The county is bordered to the north by Huayuan County and Jishou City, to the east by Luxi County, to the southeast by Mayang County, to the southwest and the west by Bijiang District of Tongren City and Songtao County of Guizhou. Fenghuang County covers 1,745 km2 (674 sq mi), as of 2015, It had a registered population of 428,294 and a resident population of 363,700. The county has 13 towns and 4 townships under its jurisdiction, the county seat is Tuojiang.

The ancient town of Fenghuang was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on March 28, 2008 in the Cultural category. This ancient town was regarded as the most beautiful town in China by New Zealand writer Rewi Alley. It was built in 1704, and has 300 years of history. The ancient city is a gathering place for Miao and Tujia ethnic minorities.

china_443 Black Dragon Pool (simplified Chinese: 黑龙潭; traditional Chinese: 黑龍潭; pinyin: Hēilóngtán) is a famous pond in the scenic Jade Spring Park (Yu Quan Gong Yuan) located at the foot of Elephant Hill, a short walk north of the Old Town of Lijiang in Yunnan pro Date: 9/6/2018 Black Dragon Pool (simplified Chinese: 黑龙潭; traditional Chinese: 黑龍潭; pinyin: Hēilóngtán) is a famous pond in the scenic Jade Spring Park (Yu Quan Gong Yuan) located at the foot of Elephant Hill, a short walk north of the Old Town of Lijiang in Yunnan province, China. It was built in 1737 during the Qing dynasty and offers a spectacular view of the region's tallest mountain, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, over its white marble bridge.

In the past, the pool itself has sometimes been dry, spoiling the famous view. In 2010, however, the park was declared a water conservation area by the local government. As of 2014, the pool stands full of water, its former beauty restored.

china_444 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper The beautiful night scenery of the ancient Phoenix Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Pro Date: 9/6/2018 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper

The beautiful night scenery of the ancient Phoenix

Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Province, China, it is under the administration of Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture.

Located on the western margin of the province and the southern Xiangxi, it is immediately adjacent to the eastern edge of Guizhou Province. The county is bordered to the north by Huayuan County and Jishou City, to the east by Luxi County, to the southeast by Mayang County, to the southwest and the west by Bijiang District of Tongren City and Songtao County of Guizhou. Fenghuang County covers 1,745 km2 (674 sq mi), as of 2015, It had a registered population of 428,294 and a resident population of 363,700. The county has 13 towns and 4 townships under its jurisdiction, the county seat is Tuojiang.

The ancient town of Fenghuang was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on March 28, 2008 in the Cultural category. This ancient town was regarded as the most beautiful town in China by New Zealand writer Rewi Alley. It was built in 1704, and has 300 years of history. The ancient city is a gathering place for Miao and Tujia ethnic minorities.

china_445 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper The beautiful night scenery of the ancient Phoenix Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Provin Date: 9/6/2018 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper

The beautiful night scenery of the ancient Phoenix

Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Province, China, it is under the administration of Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture.

Located on the western margin of the province and the southern Xiangxi, it is immediately adjacent to the eastern edge of Guizhou Province. The county is bordered to the north by Huayuan County and Jishou City, to the east by Luxi County, to the southeast by Mayang County, to the southwest and the west by Bijiang District of Tongren City and Songtao County of Guizhou. Fenghuang County covers 1,745 km2 (674 sq mi), as of 2015, It had a registered population of 428,294 and a resident population of 363,700. The county has 13 towns and 4 townships under its jurisdiction, the county seat is Tuojiang.

The ancient town of Fenghuang was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on March 28, 2008 in the Cultural category. This ancient town was regarded as the most beautiful town in China by New Zealand writer Rewi Alley. It was built in 1704, and has 300 years of history. The ancient city is a gathering place for Miao and Tujia ethnic minorities.

china_446 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper The beautiful night scenery of the ancient Phoenix Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Provin Date: 9/6/2018 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper

The beautiful night scenery of the ancient Phoenix

Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Province, China, it is under the administration of Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture.

Located on the western margin of the province and the southern Xiangxi, it is immediately adjacent to the eastern edge of Guizhou Province. The county is bordered to the north by Huayuan County and Jishou City, to the east by Luxi County, to the southeast by Mayang County, to the southwest and the west by Bijiang District of Tongren City and Songtao County of Guizhou. Fenghuang County covers 1,745 km2 (674 sq mi), as of 2015, It had a registered population of 428,294 and a resident population of 363,700. The county has 13 towns and 4 townships under its jurisdiction, the county seat is Tuojiang.

The ancient town of Fenghuang was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on March 28, 2008 in the Cultural category. This ancient town was regarded as the most beautiful town in China by New Zealand writer Rewi Alley. It was built in 1704, and has 300 years of history. The ancient city is a gathering place for Miao and Tujia ethnic minorities.

china_447 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper The beautiful night scenery of the ancient Phoenix Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Provin Date: 9/6/2018 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper

The beautiful night scenery of the ancient Phoenix

Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Province, China, it is under the administration of Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture.

Located on the western margin of the province and the southern Xiangxi, it is immediately adjacent to the eastern edge of Guizhou Province. The county is bordered to the north by Huayuan County and Jishou City, to the east by Luxi County, to the southeast by Mayang County, to the southwest and the west by Bijiang District of Tongren City and Songtao County of Guizhou. Fenghuang County covers 1,745 km2 (674 sq mi), as of 2015, It had a registered population of 428,294 and a resident population of 363,700. The county has 13 towns and 4 townships under its jurisdiction, the county seat is Tuojiang.

The ancient town of Fenghuang was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on March 28, 2008 in the Cultural category. This ancient town was regarded as the most beautiful town in China by New Zealand writer Rewi Alley. It was built in 1704, and has 300 years of history. The ancient city is a gathering place for Miao and Tujia ethnic minorities.

china_448 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper The beautiful night scenery of the ancient Phoenix Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Provi Date: 9/6/2018 The Fenghuang Ancient Town - Wallpaper

The beautiful night scenery of the ancient Phoenix

Fenghuang County (simplified Chinese: 凤凰县; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰縣; pinyin: Fènghuáng Xiàn; literally: "phoenix county") is a county of Hunan Province, China, it is under the administration of Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture.

Located on the western margin of the province and the southern Xiangxi, it is immediately adjacent to the eastern edge of Guizhou Province. The county is bordered to the north by Huayuan County and Jishou City, to the east by Luxi County, to the southeast by Mayang County, to the southwest and the west by Bijiang District of Tongren City and Songtao County of Guizhou. Fenghuang County covers 1,745 km2 (674 sq mi), as of 2015, It had a registered population of 428,294 and a resident population of 363,700. The county has 13 towns and 4 townships under its jurisdiction, the county seat is Tuojiang.

The ancient town of Fenghuang was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on March 28, 2008 in the Cultural category. This ancient town was regarded as the most beautiful town in China by New Zealand writer Rewi Alley. It was built in 1704, and has 300 years of history. The ancient city is a gathering place for Miao and Tujia ethnic minorities.

china_449 Clay Soldiers stand ready for battle at the museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xian, China. Date: 9/6/2018 Clay Soldiers stand ready for battle at the museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xian, China.

china_450 Xian city wall and ancient tower at dusk Date: 9/6/2018 Xian city wall and ancient tower at dusk

china_451 Zhangjiajie, China - May 10, 2017: Detail of red ribbons in Wish Forest Zhangjiajie National Park, China. Date: 9/6/2018 Zhangjiajie, China - May 10, 2017: Detail of red ribbons in Wish Forest Zhangjiajie National Park, China.

china_452 Maijishan Grottoes is one of the most spectacular treasures of art from China's past. A series of 194 caves carved in the side of a rock wall, decorated with over 7200 sculptures and over 1000 m 2 of murals and its picturesque location make a spectacular Date: 9/6/2018 Maijishan Grottoes is one of the most spectacular treasures of art from China's past. A series of 194 caves carved in the side of a rock wall, decorated with over 7200 sculptures and over 1000 m 2 of murals and its picturesque location make a spectacular impression.

china_453 Maijishan Grottoes is one of the most spectacular treasures of art from China's past. A series of 194 caves carved in the side of a rock wall, decorated with over 7200 sculptures and over 1000 m 2 of murals and its picturesque location make a spectacular Date: 6/6/2012 Maijishan Grottoes is one of the most spectacular treasures of art from China's past. A series of 194 caves carved in the side of a rock wall, decorated with over 7200 sculptures and over 1000 m 2 of murals and its picturesque location make a spectacular impression.

china_454 Statues in the Grottoes of Maijishan.

Maijishan Grottoes is one of the most spectacular treasures of art from China's past. A series of 194 caves carved in the side of a rock wall, decorated with over 7200 sculptures and over 1000 m 2 of murals and its Date: 9/6/2018 Statues in the Grottoes of Maijishan.

Maijishan Grottoes is one of the most spectacular treasures of art from China's past. A series of 194 caves carved in the side of a rock wall, decorated with over 7200 sculptures and over 1000 m 2 of murals and its picturesque location make a spectacular impression.

china_457 Hangzhou, China - December 5, 2014: Traditional Chinese ancient gazebo pavilion on the West Lake coast in Hangzhou city center Date: 12/5/2014 Hangzhou, China - December 5, 2014: Traditional Chinese ancient gazebo pavilion on the West Lake coast in Hangzhou city center

china_455 The greeting or welcome pine tree on top of a high point on Yellow Mountain or Huangshan scenic area in Anhui Province, China. Date: 9/7/2018 The greeting or welcome pine tree on top of a high point on Yellow Mountain or Huangshan scenic area in Anhui Province, China.

china_456 The greeting or welcome pine tree on top of a high point on Yellow Mountain or Huangshan scenic area in Anhui Province, China. Date: 9/7/2018 The greeting or welcome pine tree on top of a high point on Yellow Mountain or Huangshan scenic area in Anhui Province, China.

china_458 Hangzhou, China - December 5, 2014: Traditional Chinese ancient gazebo pavilion on the West Lake coast in Hangzhou city center Date: 9/7/2018 Hangzhou, China - December 5, 2014: Traditional Chinese ancient gazebo pavilion on the West Lake coast in Hangzhou city center

china_459 Ancient Pavilion of Hangzhou West Lake and Leifeng Pagoda in China Date: 9/8/2018 Ancient Pavilion of Hangzhou West Lake and Leifeng Pagoda in China

china_460 Oriental Dragon boat and Leifeng Pagoda on famous Xihu West Lake with blue sky, Hangzhou, China. West Lake is one of the famous tourist destinations in China. Date: 9/8/2018 Oriental Dragon boat and Leifeng Pagoda on famous Xihu West Lake with blue sky, Hangzhou, China. West Lake is one of the famous tourist destinations in China.

china_461 Ancient Pavilion of Hangzhou west lake at dusk, in China Date: 9/8/2018 Ancient Pavilion of Hangzhou west lake at dusk, in China

china_462 Hangzhou West Lake Cuiguang Pavilion blue sky Date: 9/8/2018 Hangzhou West Lake Cuiguang Pavilion blue sky

china_463 Aerial View of Hangzhou Sports Park Stadium Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center (Chinese: 杭州奥林匹克体育中心) is a multi-use stadium in Hangzhou, China which is under construction. Once completed in 2018, it will be used mostly for football matches. The stadiu Date: 9/6/2016 Aerial View of Hangzhou Sports Park Stadium

Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center (Chinese: 杭州奥林匹克体育中心) is a multi-use stadium in Hangzhou, China which is under construction.

Once completed in 2018, it will be used mostly for football matches. The stadium was designed with a capacity of 80,000 spectators.

The stadium is built by NBBJ in partnership with CCDI. The stadium is built in on a 400,000-square-meter site on the Qian Tang river front opposite the city’s new "QianJiang" CBD complex.

china_464 A pavilion bridge in west lake, hangzhou, china A very famous pavilion bridge-yu dai qiao (jade belt) - in west lake, hangzhou, china was built in song dynasty and rebuilt in qing dynasty. Date: 9/10/2018 A pavilion bridge in west lake, hangzhou, china

A very famous pavilion bridge-yu dai qiao (jade belt) - in west lake, hangzhou, china was built in song dynasty and rebuilt in qing dynasty.

china_465 Beautiful Multi-coloured ponds and mountains view in Huanglong National Park, Sichuan, China Date: 9/10/2018 Beautiful Multi-coloured ponds and mountains view in Huanglong National Park, Sichuan, China

china_466 Jixian Pavilion at West Lake, Hangzhou, China Date: 9/10/2018 Jixian Pavilion at West Lake, Hangzhou, China

china_468 Jixian Pavilion at West Lake, Hangzhou, China Date: 8/8/2016 Jixian Pavilion at West Lake, Hangzhou, China

china_469 Jixian Pavilion at West Lake, Hangzhou, China Date: 1/17/2018 Jixian Pavilion at West Lake, Hangzhou, China

china_470 Jixian Pavilion at West Lake, Hangzhou, China Date: 9/11/2018 Jixian Pavilion at West Lake, Hangzhou, China

china_471 Hangzhou scenery, Sunset glow reflection in west lake , China Date: 9/11/2018 Hangzhou scenery, Sunset glow reflection in west lake , China

china_472 Aerial View of Zhejiang, Hangzhou, xixi wetland landscape Date: 5/17/2016 Aerial View of Zhejiang, Hangzhou, xixi wetland landscape

china_473 Aerial view of the Leifeng Pagoda in Hangzhou, China Leifeng Pagoda is a five stories tall tower with eight sides, located on Sunset Hill south of the West Lake in Hangzhou, China. Originally constructed in the year AD 975, it collapsed in 1924 but w Date: 9/11/2018 Aerial view of the Leifeng Pagoda in Hangzhou, China

Leifeng Pagoda is a five stories tall tower with eight sides, located on Sunset Hill south of the West Lake in Hangzhou, China. Originally constructed in the year AD 975, it collapsed in 1924 but was rebuilt in 2002. Since then it has been a popular tourist attraction.

china_474 The West Lake at night, Hangzhou, China Date: 9/12/2018 The West Lake at night, Hangzhou, China

china_475 World famous Terracotta Army located in Xian, China. Date: 5/30/2017 World famous Terracotta Army located in Xian, China.

china_476 Hangzhou West Lake Tourism Rest Pavilion at Night - HD Wallpaper Date: 9/19/2018 Hangzhou West Lake Tourism Rest Pavilion at Night - HD Wallpaper

china_477 Lions on Tiananmen Square near Gate of Heavenly Peace- the entrance to the Palace Museum in Beijing (Gugun).Tiananmen Square is a third large city square in the centre of Beijing, China. Date: 9/19/2018 Lions on Tiananmen Square near Gate of Heavenly Peace- the entrance to the Palace Museum in Beijing (Gugun).Tiananmen Square is a third large city square in the centre of Beijing, China.

china_478 Hangzhou west lake with lotus flowers. City, garden. Date: 9/19/2018 Hangzhou west lake with lotus flowers. City, garden.

china_479 The Musical Fountain at the big wild goose pagoda in southern Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China. Date: 9/19/2018 The Musical Fountain at the big wild goose pagoda in southern Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China.

china_480 The Forbidden City in Beijing, China Date: 9/19/2018 The Forbidden City in Beijing, China

china_481 Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and huangpu river, Shanghai, China Date: 9/19/2018 Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and huangpu river, Shanghai, China

china_482 Aerial View of Shanghai Skylines and financial district zone, China Date: 9/19/2018 Aerial View of Shanghai Skylines and financial district zone, China

china_483 Aerial View of The Forbidden City In Beijing, China With almost 1,000 buildings and a rumored 9,999 rooms, China’s Forbidden City is the world’s largest palace complex. Enter the Forbidden City through the Gate of Heavenly Peace from Tiananmen Square Date: 9/19/2018 Aerial View of The Forbidden City In Beijing, China With almost 1,000 buildings and a rumored 9,999 rooms, China’s Forbidden City is the world’s largest palace complex. Enter the Forbidden City through the Gate of Heavenly Peace from Tiananmen Square

china_486 The Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple near Dali Old Town, Yunnan province, China.Three Pagodas, Dali, Yunnan: The oldest of these three Buddhist towers dates back to the mid-ninth century. At 69 meters and 16 stories high, it was a "skyscraper Date: 9/24/2018 The Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple near Dali Old Town, Yunnan province, China.

Three Pagodas, Dali, Yunnan: The oldest of these three Buddhist towers dates back to the mid-ninth century. At 69 meters and 16 stories high, it was a "skyscraper" for the Tang Dynasty and is still the tallest pagoda in China.

Yunnan: Three Pagodas, Dali (云南省大理崇圣寺三塔)

These Buddhist towers are the chief landmark of Dali, an ancient town in China's southwest Yunnan Province. The main tower was first built in mid-ninth century in the hope to easing regular flooding. At 69 meters and 16 stories high, it was a "skyscraper" for the Tang Dynasty and is still the tallest pagoda in China. Each of it tiers is decorated with Buddha statues.

The other two identical towers stand 42 meters and were erected almost a century later. The three holy structures form an equilateral triangle. Shutterbugs can get great shots from many different angles.

The three pagodas are just north of downtown Dali. Direct flights (30 minutes) and train (eight hours) are available between Dali and Kunming, the provincial capital of Yunnan.

china_487 Fenghuang Ancient Town. Located in Fenghuang County. Southwest of Hunan Province, China. Date: 9/24/2018 Fenghuang Ancient Town. Located in Fenghuang County. Southwest of Hunan Province, China.

china_485 Aerial View of The Forbidden City In Beijing, China With almost 1,000 buildings and a rumored 9,999 rooms, China’s Forbidden City is the world’s largest palace complex. Enter the Forbidden City through the Gate of Heavenly Peace from Tiananmen Square Date: 9/24/2018 Aerial View of The Forbidden City In Beijing, China

With almost 1,000 buildings and a rumored 9,999 rooms, China’s Forbidden City is the world’s largest palace complex. Enter the Forbidden City through the Gate of Heavenly Peace from Tiananmen Square and prepare to feast your eyes on Imperial China’s legacy. Some of the palace complex’s highlights include the Meridian Gate, where the emperor announced planting schedules; the Hall of Supreme Harmony, used for coronations, weddings and royal birthdays; and the Hall of Clocks and Watches. Located in the core of the palace is the imperial throne in the Palace of Heavenly Purity, as well as the empress’s chambers and the room used for her birthday celebrations.

china_488 Beijing, China modern financial district skyline at sunset. The CMG Headquarters is a 234-metre (768 ft), 44-story skyscraper on East Third Ring Road, Guanghua Road in the Beijing Central Business District (CBD). The tower serves as headquarters for Date: 9/24/2018 Beijing, China modern financial district skyline at sunset.

The CMG Headquarters is a 234-metre (768 ft), 44-story skyscraper on East Third Ring Road, Guanghua Road in the Beijing Central Business District (CBD). The tower serves as headquarters for China Media Group (CMG) that was formerly at the China Central Television Building located at 11 Fuxin Road some 15 km (9.3 mi) to the west. Groundbreaking took place on 1 June 2004 and the building's facade was completed in January 2008. After the construction was delayed by a fire which in February 2009 engulfed the adjacent Television Cultural Center, the headquarters was completed in May 2012. The CCTV Headquarters won the 2013 Best Tall Building Worldwide from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

Rem Koolhaas and Ole Scheeren of OMA were the architects in charge for the building, while Cecil Balmond at Arup provided the complex engineering design.

china_489 The Great Wall of China Date: 9/24/2018 The Great Wall of China

china_492 Clay Soldiers stand ready for battle at the museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xian, China. Date: 8/26/2017 Clay Soldiers stand ready for battle at the museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xian, China.

china_493 Aerial view of the construction site of the virtual-reality theme park, East Valley of Science and Fantasy in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China Date: 9/28/2018 Aerial view of the construction site of the virtual-reality theme park, East Valley of Science and Fantasy in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China

china_494 Aerial view of the construction site of the virtual-reality theme park, East Valley of Science and Fantasy in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China Date: 9/28/2018 Aerial view of the construction site of the virtual-reality theme park, East Valley of Science and Fantasy in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China

china_495 Kaifeng city, Henan province, China Date: 10/4/2018 Kaifeng city, Henan province, China

china_496 The Forbidden City In Beijing, China With almost 1,000 buildings and a rumored 9,999 rooms, China’s Forbidden City is the world’s largest palace complex. Enter the Forbidden City through the Gate of Heavenly Peace from Tiananmen Square. Date: 10/4/2018 The Forbidden City In Beijing, China With almost 1,000 buildings and a rumored 9,999 rooms, China’s Forbidden City is the world’s largest palace complex. Enter the Forbidden City through the Gate of Heavenly Peace from Tiananmen Square.

china_497 Mogao Caves - HD Wallpaper The Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes or Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, form a system of 492 temples 25 km (16 mi) southeast of the center of Dunhuang, an oasis strategically located at a religious and Date: 10/4/2018 Mogao Caves - HD Wallpaper

The Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes or Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, form a system of 492 temples 25 km (16 mi) southeast of the center of Dunhuang, an oasis strategically located at a religious and cultural crossroads on the Silk Road, in Gansu province, China. The caves may also be known as the Dunhuang Caves, however, this term is also used as a collective term to include other Buddhist cave sites in and around the Dunhuang area, such as the Western Thousand Buddha Caves, Eastern Thousand Buddha Caves, Yulin Caves, and Five Temple Caves. The caves contain some of the finest examples of Buddhist art spanning a period of 1,000 years. The first caves were dug out in 366 AD as places of Buddhist meditation and worship. The Mogao Caves are the best known of the Chinese Buddhist grottoes and, along with Longmen Grottoes and Yungang Grottoes, are one of the three famous ancient Buddhist sculptural sites of China.

china_498 Ruins of St. Paul's. Built from 1602 to 1640, one of Macau's best known landmarks. In 2005, they were officially listed as part of the Historic Centre of Macau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Date: 10/4/2018 Ruins of St. Paul's. Built from 1602 to 1640, one of Macau's best known landmarks. In 2005, they were officially listed as part of the Historic Centre of Macau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

china_499 The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นราวศต Date: 10/4/2018 The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นราวศต

china_500 City scenery and red Buddhist temple overlooking from Taishan, China Date: 10/7/2018 City scenery and red Buddhist temple overlooking from Taishan, China

china_501 China Suzhou City, Jiangsu Shan Tong Street night view Date: 10/8/2018 China Suzhou City, Jiangsu Shan Tong Street night view

china_503 Front of Yuanxuan Taoist Temple Guangzhou GuangDong, China Date: 10/8/2018 Front of Yuanxuan Taoist Temple Guangzhou GuangDong, China

china_502 China Jiangsu Suzhou Jinji Lake scenery Date: 10/8/2018 China Jiangsu Suzhou Jinji Lake scenery

china_505 Dali three white pagodas and Cangshan Mountain. Taken in the Dali Yunnan China. Date: 10/8/2018 Dali three white pagodas and Cangshan Mountain. Taken in the Dali Yunnan China.

china_504 Chongsheng Monastery In Dali, Yunnan, China Date: 10/8/2018 Chongsheng Monastery In Dali, Yunnan, China

china_506 Main gate of Chongsheng temple (The Three Pagodas temple), Dali, China Date: 10/8/2018 Main gate of Chongsheng temple (The Three Pagodas temple), Dali, China

china_508 Chinese guardian lion. People are visiting. Located in The Palace Museum (Forbidden City), Beijing, China. Date: 10/12/2018 Chinese guardian lion. People are visiting. Located in The Palace Museum (Forbidden City), Beijing, China.

china_509 Beautiful view of the Tienanmen Square, Beijing, Forbidden City, China Date: 6/18/2013 Beautiful view of the Tienanmen Square, Beijing, Forbidden City, China

china_507 The Forbidden City, Beijing, China. Date: 10/12/2018 The Forbidden City, Beijing, China.

china_510 The historical Forbidden City Museum in Beijing, China Date: 10/12/2018 The historical Forbidden City Museum in Beijing, China

china_511 Landscape of Guilin, Li River and Karst mountains. Located near The Ancient Town of Xingping, Yangshuo County, Guangxi Province, China. Date: 10/13/2018 Landscape of Guilin, Li River and Karst mountains. Located near The Ancient Town of Xingping, Yangshuo County, Guangxi Province, China.

china_512 Dali three white pagodas and Cangshan Mountain. Taken in the Dali Yunnan China. Date: 8/17/2015 Dali three white pagodas and Cangshan Mountain. Taken in the Dali Yunnan China.

china_513 Fenghuang (Phoenix) ancient town at night, Hunan province, China. Date: 9/30/2016 Fenghuang (Phoenix) ancient town at night, Hunan province, China.

china_514 The Samatbhadra statue dominates the Golden Summit Temple at the peak of Emeishan, Sichuan province, China Date: 7/12/2017 The Samatbhadra statue dominates the Golden Summit Temple at the peak of Emeishan, Sichuan province, China

china_515 Clay Soldiers stand ready for battle at the museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xian, China. Date: 10/26/2017 Clay Soldiers stand ready for battle at the museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xian, China.

china_516 Tiger Leaping Gorge, deepest mountain hole in world, in Lijiang, Yunnan Province, China. Date: 10/14/2018 Tiger Leaping Gorge, deepest mountain hole in world, in Lijiang, Yunnan Province, China.

china_517 Scenery of rice terraces in Yunnan province of China Date: 10/14/2018 Scenery of rice terraces in Yunnan province of China

china_518 The Forbidden City in winter, Beijing, China Date: 10/15/2018 The Forbidden City in winter, Beijing, China

china_519 Guiyang, China skyline at Jiaxiu Pavilion on the Nanming River. Date: 10/15/2018 Guiyang, China skyline at Jiaxiu Pavilion on the Nanming River.

china_520 Lijiang old city is famous for its UNESCO World Heritage Site, crowds visited by Chinese tourists. Wooden architecture detail, China Date: 10/15/2018 Lijiang old city is famous for its UNESCO World Heritage Site, crowds visited by Chinese tourists. Wooden architecture detail, China

china_521 The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นราวศ Date: 10/15/2018 The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China

พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นราวศตวรรษที่ 17

china_523 Lijiang old city is famous for its UNESCO World Heritage Site, crowds visited by Chinese tourists. Wooden architecture detail, China Date: 10/19/2018 Lijiang old city is famous for its UNESCO World Heritage Site, crowds visited by Chinese tourists. Wooden architecture detail, China

china_525 Beijing, China modern financial district skyline on a nice day with blue sky. The CMG Headquarters is a 234-metre (768 ft), 44-story skyscraper on East Third Ring Road, Guanghua Road in the Beijing Central Business District (CBD). The tower serves a Date: 10/19/2018 Beijing, China modern financial district skyline on a nice day with blue sky.

The CMG Headquarters is a 234-metre (768 ft), 44-story skyscraper on East Third Ring Road, Guanghua Road in the Beijing Central Business District (CBD). The tower serves as headquarters for China Media Group (CMG) that was formerly at the China Central Television Building located at 11 Fuxin Road some 15 km (9.3 mi) to the west. Groundbreaking took place on 1 June 2004 and the building's facade was completed in January 2008. After the construction was delayed by a fire which in February 2009 engulfed the adjacent Television Cultural Center, the headquarters was completed in May 2012. The CCTV Headquarters won the 2013 Best Tall Building Worldwide from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

Rem Koolhaas and Ole Scheeren of OMA were the architects in charge for the building, while Cecil Balmond at Arup provided the complex engineering design.

china_526 The Leshan Giant Buddha (simplified Chinese: 乐山大佛; traditional Chinese: 樂山大佛; pinyin: Lèshān Dàfó) is a 71-metre (233 ft) tall stone statue, built between 713 and 803 (during the Tang Dynasty), depicting Maitreya. It is carved out of a cliff face of Creta Date: 10/19/2018 The Leshan Giant Buddha (simplified Chinese: 乐山大佛; traditional Chinese: 樂山大佛; pinyin: Lèshān Dàfó) is a 71-metre (233 ft) tall stone statue, built between 713 and 803 (during the Tang Dynasty), depicting Maitreya. It is carved out of a cliff face of Cretaceous red bed sandstones that lies at the confluence of the Min River and Dadu River in the southern part of Sichuan province in China, near the city of Leshan. The stone sculpture faces Mount Emei, with the rivers flowing below its feet. It is the largest and tallest stone Buddha statue in the world and it is by far the tallest pre-modern statue in the world.

The Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.

china_524 Shanghai Disney Castle night lighting firework. Date: 10/19/2018 Shanghai Disney Castle night lighting firework.

china_527 Hangzhou West Lake Tourism Rest Pavilion - HD Wallpaper Date: 10/19/2018 Hangzhou West Lake Tourism Rest Pavilion - HD Wallpaper

china_528 A temple of Confucius, Beijing, China. Date: 10/19/2018 A temple of Confucius, Beijing, China.

china_529 Clay Soldiers stand ready for battle at the museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xian, China. Date: 10/24/2018 Clay Soldiers stand ready for battle at the museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xian, China.

china_530 The Forbidden City of Beijing, China at Night Date: 10/24/2018 The Forbidden City of Beijing, China at Night

Hong_Kong_26 Evening view of Tsing Ma Bridge, Hong Kong Tsing Ma Bridge is a bridge in Hong Kong. It is the world's 11th-longest span suspension bridge, and was the second longest at time of completion. The bridge was named after the two islands it connects, name Date: 10/27/2018 Evening view of Tsing Ma Bridge, Hong Kong

Tsing Ma Bridge is a bridge in Hong Kong. It is the world's 11th-longest span suspension bridge, and was the second longest at time of completion. The bridge was named after the two islands it connects, namely Tsing Yi and Ma Wan. It has two decks and carries both road and rail traffic, which also makes it the largest suspension bridge of this type. The bridge has a main span of 1,377 metres (4,518 ft) and a height of 206 metres (676 ft). The span is the longest of all bridges in the world carrying rail traffic.

The 41-metre-wide (135 ft) bridge deck carries six lanes of automobile traffic, with three lanes in each direction. The lower level contains two rail tracks and two sheltered carriageways used for maintenance access and traffic lanes when particularly severe typhoons strike Hong Kong and the bridge deck is closed to traffic.

china_531 The Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple near Dali Old Town, Yunnan province, China.Three Pagodas, Dali, Yunnan: The oldest of these three Buddhist towers dates back to the mid-ninth century. At 69 meters and 16 stories high, it was a "skyscraper Date: 10/27/2018 The Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple near Dali Old Town, Yunnan province, China.

Three Pagodas, Dali, Yunnan: The oldest of these three Buddhist towers dates back to the mid-ninth century. At 69 meters and 16 stories high, it was a "skyscraper" for the Tang Dynasty and is still the tallest pagoda in China.

Yunnan: Three Pagodas, Dali (云南省大理崇圣寺三塔)

These Buddhist towers are the chief landmark of Dali, an ancient town in China's southwest Yunnan Province. The main tower was first built in mid-ninth century in the hope to easing regular flooding. At 69 meters and 16 stories high, it was a "skyscraper" for the Tang Dynasty and is still the tallest pagoda in China. Each of it tiers is decorated with Buddha statues.

The other two identical towers stand 42 meters and were erected almost a century later. The three holy structures form an equilateral triangle. Shutterbugs can get great shots from many different angles.

The three pagodas are just north of downtown Dali. Direct flights (30 minutes) and train (eight hours) are available between Dali and Kunming, the provincial capital of Yunnan.

china_532 China Shanghai Disneyland Date: 10/30/2018 China Shanghai Disneyland

china_534 The Musical Fountain at the big wild goose pagoda in southern Xian, Shaanxi province, China. Built in 652 to house sutrines and figurines of the Buddha that had been brought back to China by the Buddhist traveller Xuanzang, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Date: 2/2/2017 The Musical Fountain at the big wild goose pagoda in southern Xian, Shaanxi province, China.

Built in 652 to house sutrines and figurines of the Buddha that had been brought back to China by the Buddhist traveller Xuanzang, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda looks out of the city of Xian in China’s northwest Shaanxi province.

The pagoda was built from bricks, without using cement. Its distinctive façade was renovated during the Ming Dynasty and the building developed a perceptible lean to the left after an earthquake in 1556. A music fountain has been built in the north square and regularly hosts spectacular light and water shows.

china_535 China - Taipei's Skyline Taipei 101 Building, Taiwan Date: 11/1/2018 China - Taipei's Skyline Taipei 101 Building, Taiwan

china_536 Yellow Crane Pagoda, Wuhan, China

Built on top of Snake Hill in Wuchang, near Wuhan, the Yellow Crane Pagoda was a popular tourist attraction during the Tang Dynasty, particularly the literati, many of whom wrote poems about it, making it famous across Date: 2/2/2017 Yellow Crane Pagoda, Wuhan, China

Built on top of Snake Hill in Wuchang, near Wuhan, the Yellow Crane Pagoda was a popular tourist attraction during the Tang Dynasty, particularly the literati, many of whom wrote poems about it, making it famous across China. It was believed that climbing the tower brought visitors closer to nature.

In 1985, it was disassembled and relocated to make way for the Changjiang River Bridge, the 12th time that had happened in the building’s 900-year history. Visitors can still climb to the top today, and while they may not feel closer to nature, they will enjoy great views over Wuhan and the Yangtze River.

china_539 Fishermen fishing in Lijiang River, Guilin, China Date: 11/4/2018 Fishermen fishing in Lijiang River, Guilin, China

china_540 China - Taipei's Night Skyline Taipei 101 Building, Taiwan Date: 11/7/2018 China - Taipei's Night Skyline Taipei 101 Building, Taiwan

china_541 Sunset at Forbidden City Moat reflection water front, Corner Towers, Beijing, China Date: 11/18/2018 Sunset at Forbidden City Moat reflection water front, Corner Towers, Beijing, China

china_542 An aerial view of the luxury hotel InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland built inside a deserted quarry pit in southwestern Shanghai, China. Date: 10/10/2018 An aerial view of the luxury hotel InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland built inside a deserted quarry pit in southwestern Shanghai, China.

china_543 Sichuan Emei Golden Buddha, Tourist destinations, religion Mount Emei is a mountain in Sichuan Province, China, and is one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China. Mt. Emei sits at the western rim of the Sichuan Basin. The mountains west of Date: 12/2/2018 Sichuan Emei Golden Buddha, Tourist destinations, religion

Mount Emei is a mountain in Sichuan Province, China, and is one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China. Mt. Emei sits at the western rim of the Sichuan Basin. The mountains west of it are known as Daxiangling. A large surrounding area of countryside is geologically known as the Permian Emeishan Large Igneous Province, a large igneous province generated by the Emeishan Traps volcanic eruptions during the Permian Period. At 3,099 metres (10,167 ft), Mt. Emei is the highest of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China.

china_544 Aerial view of the Beijing Olympic park-- Beijing National Indoor Stadium (the Folding Fan), Beijing national stadium (the Bird's Nest), and Beijing national aquatics center (The Water Cube), Beijing, China Date: 12/9/2018 Aerial view of the Beijing Olympic park-- Beijing National Indoor Stadium (the Folding Fan), Beijing national stadium (the Bird's Nest), and Beijing national aquatics center (The Water Cube), Beijing, China

china_545 The Canton Tower (Chinese: 广州塔), formally Guangzhou TV Astronomical and Sightseeing Tower (Chinese: 广州电视台天文及观光塔), is a 604 metres (1,982 ft) tall multi-purpose observation tower in the Haizhu District of the city of Guangzhou (historically known as Canton Date: 12/9/2018 The Canton Tower (Chinese: 广州塔), formally Guangzhou TV Astronomical and Sightseeing Tower (Chinese: 广州电视台天文及观光塔), is a 604 metres (1,982 ft) tall multi-purpose observation tower in the Haizhu District of the city of Guangzhou (historically known as Canton). The tower was topped out in 2009 and it became operational on 29 September 2010 for the 2010 Asian Games. The tower briefly held the title of tallest tower in the world, replacing the CN Tower, before being surpassed by the Tokyo Skytree. It was the tallest structure in China prior to the topping out of Shanghai Tower on 3 August 2013. It is now the second tallest tower and the fourth-tallest freestanding structure in the world.

china_546 Kanas is Mongolian for The Lake in the Canyon. Here, in this picture, is the river leaving the Kanas lake. The winding river passes through some wonderful scenic lookouts. Moon Bay is one of them. The color of its water looks like jade and the currents he Date: 9/27/2012 Kanas is Mongolian for The Lake in the Canyon. Here, in this picture, is the river leaving the Kanas lake. The winding river passes through some wonderful scenic lookouts. Moon Bay is one of them. The color of its water looks like jade and the currents here become slowly here. Trees on the riverside mountain are reflected by surface in the moon-like bay.

china_548 Aerial view of Guangzhou city at twilight Date: 12/10/2018 Aerial view of Guangzhou city at twilight

china_549 Temple Of Heaven, Beijing, China Tiantan (The Temple of Heaven) is the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties used to offer sacrifices to heaven and prayed for good harvests. Date: 12/16/2018 Temple Of Heaven, Beijing, China Tiantan (The Temple of Heaven) is the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties used to offer sacrifices to heaven and prayed for good harvests.

china_551 Guangzhou Pearl river, Canton TV Tower, International Finance Center, road, bridge in morning in Guangzhou, China. Date: 12/26/2018 Guangzhou Pearl river, Canton TV Tower, International Finance Center, road, bridge in morning in Guangzhou, China.

china_552 The greeting or welcome pine tree on top of a high point on Yellow Mountain or Huangshan scenic area in Anhui Province, China. Date: 12/26/2018 The greeting or welcome pine tree on top of a high point on Yellow Mountain or Huangshan scenic area in Anhui Province, China.

Hong_Kong_27 Peak tram in Hong Kong Date: 1/20/2019 Peak tram in Hong Kong

china_553 Hangzhou West Lake landscape picture desktop wallpaper. West Lake, located in the west of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, is one of the first national key scenic spots in China and one of China's top ten scenic spots. It is one of the main ornamental freshwa Date: 2/3/2019 Hangzhou West Lake landscape picture desktop wallpaper. West Lake, located in the west of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, is one of the first national key scenic spots in China and one of China's top ten scenic spots. It is one of the main ornamental freshwater lakes in mainland China, and is one of the few World Heritage Sites and the only lake cultural heritage in China. The West Lake is surrounded by mountains on three sides, covering an area of 6.39 square kilometers, about 2.8 kilometers wide from east to west, 3.2 kilometers long from north to south, and nearly 15 kilometers around the lake.

china_554 Yellow Mountain or Huangshan scenic area in Anhui Province, China. Date: 3/5/2019 Yellow Mountain or Huangshan scenic area in Anhui Province, China.

china_557 Great Wall of China at the Jinshanling section Date: 3/16/2019 Great Wall of China at the Jinshanling section

china_560 Hall of supreme harmony in forbidden city at sunset in beijing, china Date: 4/2/2019 Hall of supreme harmony in forbidden city at sunset in beijing, china

china_562 The Great Wall of China Date: 4/18/2019 The Great Wall of China

china_563 The Forbidden City In Beijing, China With almost 1,000 buildings and a rumored 9,999 rooms, China’s Forbidden City is the world’s largest palace complex. Enter the Forbidden City through the Gate of Heavenly Peace from Tiananmen Square and prepare to Date: 4/18/2019 The Forbidden City In Beijing, China

With almost 1,000 buildings and a rumored 9,999 rooms, China’s Forbidden City is the world’s largest palace complex. Enter the Forbidden City through the Gate of Heavenly Peace from Tiananmen Square and prepare to feast your eyes on Imperial China’s legacy. Some of the palace complex’s highlights include the Meridian Gate, where the emperor announced planting schedules; the Hall of Supreme Harmony, used for coronations, weddings and royal birthdays; and the Hall of Clocks and Watches. Located in the core of the palace is the imperial throne in the Palace of Heavenly Purity, as well as the empress’s chambers and the room used for her birthday celebrations.

china_564 Black Dragon Pool (simplified Chinese: 黑龙潭; traditional Chinese: 黑龍潭; pinyin: Hēilóngtán) is a famous pond in the scenic Jade Spring Park (Yu Quan Gong Yuan) located at the foot of Elephant Hill, a short walk north of the Old Town of Lijiang in Yunnan pro Date: 4/23/2019 Black Dragon Pool (simplified Chinese: 黑龙潭; traditional Chinese: 黑龍潭; pinyin: Hēilóngtán) is a famous pond in the scenic Jade Spring Park (Yu Quan Gong Yuan) located at the foot of Elephant Hill, a short walk north of the Old Town of Lijiang in Yunnan province, China. It was built in 1737 during the Qing dynasty and offers a spectacular view of the region's tallest mountain, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, over its white marble bridge.

In the past, the pool itself has sometimes been dry, spoiling the famous view. In 2010, however, the park was declared a water conservation area by the local government. As of 2014, the pool stands full of water, its former beauty restored.

china_565 XI'AN, CHINA : The Terracotta Warriors is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. Date: 4/23/2019 XI'AN, CHINA : The Terracotta Warriors is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China.

china_566 Beautiful yangshuo scenery in sunrise, China Date: 4/25/2019 Beautiful yangshuo scenery in sunrise, China

china_569 Asian young woman in old traditional Chinese dresses in the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China. Date: 5/12/2019 Asian young woman in old traditional Chinese dresses in the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China.

china_572 The Great Wall of China Date: 6/28/2019 The Great Wall of China

china_575 The Terracotta Warriors, known as Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, is located about 36 kilometers (22.4 miles) east of Xian Date: 7/19/2019 The Terracotta Warriors, known as Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, is located about 36 kilometers (22.4 miles) east of Xian

china_576 Chinese guardian lion. Located in The Palace Museum (Forbidden City), Beijing, China. Date: 2/7/2013 Chinese guardian lion. Located in The Palace Museum (Forbidden City), Beijing, China.

china_580 Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Xinjiang, China Date: 8/4/2019 Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Xinjiang, China

china_581 Beijing, China modern financial district skyline on a nice day with blue sky. The CMG Headquarters is a 234-metre (768 ft), 44-story skyscraper on East Third Ring Road, Guanghua Road in the Beijing Central Business District (CBD). Date: 8/12/2019 Beijing, China modern financial district skyline on a nice day with blue sky. The CMG Headquarters is a 234-metre (768 ft), 44-story skyscraper on East Third Ring Road, Guanghua Road in the Beijing Central Business District (CBD).

china_584 Landscape of Guilin, Li River and Karst mountains. Located near Yangshuo County, Guilin City, Guangxi Province, China. Date: 8/14/2019 Landscape of Guilin, Li River and Karst mountains. Located near Yangshuo County, Guilin City, Guangxi Province, China.

china_588 Harbin, China - January 5, 2019: Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. Ice building. China Harbin Ice and Snow World. Located in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China. Date: 8/19/2019 Harbin, China - January 5, 2019: Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. Ice building. China Harbin Ice and Snow World. Located in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.

china_591 Beijing Daxing International Airport The existing Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is hitting full capacity, making it nearly impossible for airlines to add flights at desirable times. In 2018, more than 100 million travelers passed thr Date: 9/19/2019 Beijing Daxing International Airport

The existing Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is hitting full capacity, making it nearly impossible for airlines to add flights at desirable times.

In 2018, more than 100 million travelers passed through its three terminals -- making it only the second airport in the world to cross that passenger traffic milestone, after Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta. China is projected to overtake the United States as the world's biggest air travel market by 2022.

The multibillion-dollar Daxing, designed by the late architect Zaha Hadid and her Chinese partners, is built for the future, boasting four runways and a terminal the size of 97 soccer pitches upon opening of the first phase -- as well as customer-service robots that will provide travelers with flight updates and airport information.

The "modest" initial operational target is to accommodate 72 million passengers and 2 million tons of cargo annually by 2025. The ambitious master plan calls for the building of a total of seven runways, and moving at least 100 million passengers and 4 million tons of cargo a year through the airport.

Construction for the $11.5 billion project began in 2014, with more than 40,000 workers on site at its peak. The terminal bears all the hallmarks of Hadid's signature contour lines, with plenty of natural light shining through its more than 8,000 distinct rooftop windows.

Nicknamed "starfish" by Chinese media for its shape of five concourses connected to a main hall, Daxing aims to reduce walking for passengers, long a complaint about many new mega-hubs. The airport authority has promised a distance of no more than 600 meters (650 yards) -- about eight minutes of walking -- between security checkpoints and the remotest gates.

china_594 Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China. Date: 9/22/2019 Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China.

china_597 Jiayuguan Pass, west end of Great Wall. A famous Historical site (UNESCO World Heritage Site) in Jiayuguan, Gansu, China. Date: 4/13/2015 Jiayuguan Pass, west end of Great Wall. A famous Historical site (UNESCO World Heritage Site) in Jiayuguan, Gansu, China.

china_598 Turquoise mountain lake. Colorful pools formed by calcite deposits, especially in Huanglonggou (Yellow Dragon Gully). Date: 10/29/2019 Turquoise mountain lake. Colorful pools formed by calcite deposits, especially in Huanglonggou (Yellow Dragon Gully).

china_601 The ancient royal palaces of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China Date: 10/31/2019 The ancient royal palaces of the Forbidden City in Beijing,
China

china_602 Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Dali, Yunnan, China Date: 11/14/2019 Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Dali, Yunnan, China

china_603 Chess pavilion built on the stone cliff at mountain hua, china Date: 11/14/2019 Chess pavilion built on the stone cliff at mountain hua, china

china_604 Guangzhou Pearl River, Canton TV Tower, International Finance Center in Guangzhou, China. Date: 11/19/2019 Guangzhou Pearl River, Canton TV Tower, International Finance Center in Guangzhou, China.

china_605 Modern building Canton Tower is landmark of Guangzhou City. Asian Chinese modern city view, cityscape, urban scenery in Guangzhou City, Guangdong (Canton) Province, China, Asia. Date: 11/19/2019 Modern building Canton Tower is landmark of Guangzhou City. Asian Chinese modern city view, cityscape, urban scenery in Guangzhou City, Guangdong (Canton) Province, China, Asia.

china_606 1000 Trees, Shanghai, China British designer Thomas Heatherwick has never been short of ambition. And now his seemingly farfetched vision of a tree-covered urban mountain has become a reality. The 3.2-million-square foot development now occupies a h Date: 12/31/2019 1000 Trees, Shanghai, China

British designer Thomas Heatherwick has never been short of ambition. And now his seemingly farfetched vision of a tree-covered urban mountain has become a reality.

The 3.2-million-square foot development now occupies a huge stretch of riverside in Shanghai. Structural columns emerge from the structure's mass to hold some of the plants and greenery alluded to in the project's name, 1000 Trees.

More than a piece of architecture, this is, in Heatherwick Studio's own words, "a piece of topography."

china_607 The Canton Tower (Chinese: 广州塔), formally Guangzhou TV Astronomical and Sightseeing Tower (Chinese: 广州电视台天文及观光塔), is a 604 metres (1,982 ft) tall multi-purpose observation tower in the Haizhu District of the city of Guangzhou (historically known as Canton Date: 1/8/2020 The Canton Tower (Chinese: 广州塔), formally Guangzhou TV Astronomical and Sightseeing Tower (Chinese: 广州电视台天文及观光塔), is a 604 metres (1,982 ft) tall multi-purpose observation tower in the Haizhu District of the city of Guangzhou (historically known as Canton). The tower was topped out in 2009 and it became operational on 29 September 2010 for the 2010 Asian Games. The tower briefly held the title of tallest tower in the world, replacing the CN Tower, before being surpassed by the Tokyo Skytree. It was the tallest structure in China prior to the topping out of Shanghai Tower on 3 August 2013. It is now the second tallest tower and the fourth-tallest freestanding structure in the world.

china_609 Yellow Crane Tower against blue sky in Snake Hill, Wuhan, China. The three Chinese characters mean "yellow crane tower". Date: 6/25/2018 Yellow Crane Tower against blue sky in Snake Hill, Wuhan, China. The three Chinese characters mean "yellow crane tower".

china_610 Infectious doctor exam and screening for novel Coronavirus that cause mysterious viral pneumonia in China(Wuhan city). This outbreak like Sars virus(severe acute respiratory syndrome). pandemic disease Date: 1/24/2020 Infectious doctor exam and screening for novel Coronavirus that cause mysterious viral pneumonia in China(Wuhan city). This outbreak like Sars virus(severe acute respiratory syndrome). pandemic disease

china_611 Aerial view of Wuhan city .Panoramic skyline and buildings beside yangtze river.4 Chinese letters on tower is "Nang Xiong Gao Gong" means "amazing heaven" Date: 1/23/2020 Aerial view of Wuhan city .Panoramic skyline and buildings beside yangtze river.4 Chinese letters on tower is "Nang Xiong Gao Gong" means "amazing heaven"

china_612 Jixian Pavilion in Hangzhou West Lake beautiful scenery Date: 1/25/2020 Jixian Pavilion in Hangzhou West Lake beautiful scenery

china_613 hand showing test tube with blood infected with coronavirus 2019-nCoV Date: 6/6/2015 hand showing test tube with blood infected with coronavirus 2019-nCoV

china_614 Yellow Crane Tower (Chinese: 黄鹤楼; pinyin: Huánghè Lóu) is a traditional Chinese tower located in Wuhan. The current structure was built in 1981, but the tower has existed in various forms from as early as AD 223. The current Yellow Crane Tower is 51.4 m ( Date: 1/25/2020 Yellow Crane Tower (Chinese: 黄鹤楼; pinyin: Huánghè Lóu) is a traditional Chinese tower located in Wuhan. The current structure was built in 1981, but the tower has existed in various forms from as early as AD 223. The current Yellow Crane Tower is 51.4 m (169 ft) high and covers an area of 3,219 m2 (34,650 sq ft). It situated on Snake Hill (蛇山), one kilometer away from the original site, on the banks of the Yangtze River in Wuchang District.

china_615 Coronavirus and flag of china, country where an outbreak started in Wuhan city and is spreading around the world. 3D rendering Date: 1/26/2020 Coronavirus and flag of china, country where an outbreak started in Wuhan city and is spreading around the world. 3D rendering

china_616 Landscape of Summer Palace in winter, beijing, China. Date: 1/26/2020 Landscape of Summer Palace in winter, beijing, China.

china_617 The yellow crane tower, located on snake hill in Wuhan, is one of the three famous towers south of yangtze river, China. three Chinese characters mean "yellow crane tower". Date: 1/26/2020 The yellow crane tower, located on snake hill in Wuhan, is one of the three famous towers south of yangtze river, China. three Chinese characters mean "yellow crane tower".

china_618 East Lake at Wuhan, china. Date: 1/26/2020 East Lake at Wuhan, china.

china_619 The Old Fortress at Moshan Park, Wuhan, China. Made from red stone. This park is for relax and travel in the center of Wuhan. Date: 1/26/2020 The Old Fortress at Moshan Park, Wuhan, China. Made from red stone. This park is for relax and travel in the center of Wuhan.

china_620 Aerial view of Wuhan in China. A skyscraper under construction in the foreground. Fog, cloudy sky and pollution. Date: 1/27/2020 Aerial view of Wuhan in China. A skyscraper under construction in the foreground. Fog, cloudy sky and pollution.

china_621 Aerial view of Wuhan at City round viaduct bridge road landscape. Similar to the shape of the human eye Date: 1/28/2020 Aerial view of Wuhan at City round viaduct bridge road landscape. Similar to the shape of the human eye

china_622 Coronavirus in China. Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), woman in white medical face mask. Concept of coronavirus quarantine. Date: 2/1/2020 Coronavirus in China. Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), woman in white medical face mask. Concept of coronavirus quarantine.

china_623 Coronavirus public health risk disease and flu outbreak or coronaviruses influenza background as dangerous viral strain case as a pandemic medical concept with dangerous cells as a 3D render Date: 2/4/2020 Coronavirus public health risk disease and flu outbreak or coronaviruses influenza background as dangerous viral strain case as a pandemic medical concept with dangerous cells as a 3D render

china_624 Shanghai Securities Exchange Building is a 26 floor tower in the Pudong area of Shanghai, China and home to the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

It was designed by WZMH Architects of Toronto and was completed in 1997. The tower reaches a height of 109 m (358 f Date: 2/4/2020 Shanghai Securities Exchange Building is a 26 floor tower in the Pudong area of Shanghai, China and home to the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

It was designed by WZMH Architects of Toronto and was completed in 1997. The tower reaches a height of 109 m (358 ft), while the flagpole atop the building adds another 70 m.

china_625 People's Republic of China map country silhouette with a stamp: Coronavirus on it. 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) concept, for an outbreak occurs in Wuhan, China. Date: 2/7/2020 People's Republic of China map country silhouette with a stamp: Coronavirus on it. 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) concept, for an outbreak occurs in Wuhan, China.

china_626 Wuhan, CHINA - Jun 25 2018： Cityscape of Wuhan city at night, night lights and road traffic along the streets in financial district. Date: 2/7/2020 Wuhan, CHINA - Jun 25 2018： Cityscape of Wuhan city at night, night lights and road traffic along the streets in financial district.

china_627 Shanghai/China-Jan.2020: New type coronavirus 2019-nCoV pneumonia in Wuhan has been spreading into many cities in China. People wearing surgical mask sitting in subway in Shanghai Date: 2/7/2020 Shanghai/China-Jan.2020: New type coronavirus 2019-nCoV pneumonia in Wuhan has been spreading into many cities in China. People wearing surgical mask sitting in subway in Shanghai

china_628 BEIJING, CHINA - January 3 2017: Group of Chinese army soldiers in uniform lining up in Tiananmen Date: 2/7/2020 BEIJING, CHINA - January 3 2017: Group of Chinese army soldiers in uniform lining up in Tiananmen

china_629 Tourist in the Forbidden City, Beijing, China Date: 2/7/2020 Tourist in the Forbidden City, Beijing, China

china_630 Aerial view of wuhan city at dusk, view from yellow crane tower, China Date: 3/6/2020 Aerial view of wuhan city at dusk, view from yellow crane tower, China

china_631 SHENZHEN, CHINA - February 06, 2019: Building of TENCENT - Twin-skyscrapers headquarters are located at SHENZHEN BAY STARTUP PLAZA in NANSHAN business district. Date: 3/29/2020 SHENZHEN, CHINA - February 06, 2019: Building of TENCENT - Twin-skyscrapers headquarters are located at SHENZHEN BAY STARTUP PLAZA in NANSHAN business district.

china_632 The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic first manifested as a cluster of mysterious, suspected pneumonia cases in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province, China. A Wuhan hospital notified the local center for disease control and prevention (CDC) and health commissi Date: 4/14/2020 The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic first manifested as a cluster of mysterious, suspected pneumonia cases in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province, China. A Wuhan hospital notified the local center for disease control and prevention (CDC) and health commissions on 27 December 2019. On 31 December Wuhan CDC admitted that there was a cluster of unknown pneumonia cases related to Huanan Seafood Market after the unverified documents appeared on the Internet. The potential disease outbreak soon drew nationwide attention including that of the National Health Commission (NHC) in Beijing who sent experts to Wuhan on the following day. On 8 January, a new coronavirus was identified as the cause of the pneumonia. The sequence of the virus was soon published on an open-access database.

china_633 Shenzhen, China : Cityscape of Shenzhen, China. Shenzhen is a major city in Guangdong Province, China. Date: 4/14/2020 Shenzhen, China : Cityscape of Shenzhen, China. Shenzhen is a major city in Guangdong Province, China.

china_636 Long dragon kite, China Date: 6/9/2020 Long dragon kite, China

china_638 Raffles City Chongqing complex, Chaotianmen wharf skyline and buildings in Chongqing, China Date: 6/13/2020 Raffles City Chongqing complex, Chaotianmen wharf skyline and buildings in Chongqing, China

china_640 The Yellow Crane Tower at Wuhan, Hubei, China. It is one of the most famous place in Wuhan. And it located on the snake hills beside the Yangtze river. Date: 6/13/2020 The Yellow Crane Tower at Wuhan, Hubei, China. It is one of the most famous place in Wuhan. And it located on the snake hills beside the Yangtze river.

china_639 Canton Tower and Liede Bridge at dusk, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Date: 6/13/2020 Canton Tower and Liede Bridge at dusk, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

china_641 The Terracotta Army warriors at the tomb of China’s First Emperor in Xian. Unesco World Heritage site. Date: 6/16/2020 The Terracotta Army warriors at the tomb of China’s First Emperor in Xian. Unesco World Heritage site.

china_642 North Gate and Wanchun Pavilion in Jingshan Park - Beijing, China Date: 6/16/2020 North Gate and Wanchun Pavilion in Jingshan Park - Beijing, China

china_645 Colorful pools in Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Sichuan, China Date: 6/19/2020 Colorful pools in Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Sichuan, China

china_646 Yellow crane tower and Wuhan Yangtze Great Bridge scenic view in Wuhan, Hubei, China Date: 6/21/2020 Yellow crane tower and Wuhan Yangtze Great Bridge scenic view in Wuhan, Hubei, China

china_647 Jixian Pavilion in Hangzhou West Lake beautiful scenery Date: 6/21/2020 Jixian Pavilion in Hangzhou West Lake beautiful scenery

china_648 A plane crosses the sky above the Shanghai World Financial Center, the Jin Mao Tower and the Shanghai tower. Date: 6/25/2020 A plane crosses the sky above the Shanghai World Financial Center, the Jin Mao Tower and the Shanghai tower.

china_649 The Great Wall of China Date: 6/26/2020 The Great Wall of China

china_650 Boat with cormorants birds, traditional fishing in China use trained cormorants to fish, Yangshuo, China Date: 6/29/2020 Boat with cormorants birds, traditional fishing in China use trained cormorants to fish, Yangshuo, China

china_651 Guangzhou, China : Guangzhou TV Astronomical and Sightseeing Tower (Canton Tower) and Bubble Tram on the top. - most popular activities for visitors, crystal sightseeing revolving cabins Date: 6/29/2020 Guangzhou, China : Guangzhou TV Astronomical and Sightseeing Tower (Canton Tower) and Bubble Tram on the top. - most popular activities for visitors, crystal sightseeing revolving cabins

china_652 Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China. Date: 6/29/2020 Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China.

china_653 The Imperial Vault of Heaven in the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China The Imperial Vault of Heaven sits in the centre. It is a round building with a roof that resembles the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, though smaller and with only one gable of Date: 6/30/2020 The Imperial Vault of Heaven in the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China

The Imperial Vault of Heaven sits in the centre. It is a round building with a roof that resembles the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, though smaller and with only one gable of eaves and a single tier marble base. The back half of the building is constructed with bricks. In the past, the vault contained memorial tablets of the emperor's ancestors.

china_654 Coastal Cinema sign over entrance to movie theater at Coastal City shopping mall in Shenzhen, China Date: 7/8/2020 Coastal Cinema sign over entrance to movie theater at Coastal City shopping mall in Shenzhen, China

china_656 The watertown Tongli, the Venice of Asia, near Suzhou, Shanghai, China, with passing by Gondola on a canal Date: 7/16/2020 The watertown Tongli, the Venice of Asia, near Suzhou, Shanghai, China, with passing by Gondola on a canal

china_659 The Ping An International Finance Center, Shenzhen, China Date: 7/31/2020 The Ping An International Finance Center, Shenzhen, China

china_660 Xi'an ancient city wall and moat, Shaanxi Province, China. Date: 8/1/2020 Xi'an ancient city wall and moat, Shaanxi Province, China.

china_661 Zhujiang river and financial district modern building in guangzhou, china. Canton Tower and Liede Bridge, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Date: 8/5/2020 Zhujiang river and financial district modern building in guangzhou, china. Canton Tower and Liede Bridge, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

china_662 Linyi TV Tower in Shandong of china Date: 8/7/2020 Linyi TV Tower in Shandong of china

china_663 White Pagoda Hill Park, Lanzhou, Gansu Province in Northwest China Date: 8/7/2020 White Pagoda Hill Park, Lanzhou, Gansu Province in Northwest China

china_664 The Tianning Temple with the Tianning Pagoda, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China The Tallest Chinese Buddhist Temple Pagoda in Changzhou City The Tianning Temple (simplified Chinese: 天宁寺; traditional Chinese: 天寧寺; pinyin: Tiānníng Sì; Wu: Thi Date: 8/7/2020 The Tianning Temple with the Tianning Pagoda, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China

The Tallest Chinese Buddhist Temple Pagoda in Changzhou City

The Tianning Temple (simplified Chinese: 天宁寺; traditional Chinese: 天寧寺; pinyin: Tiānníng Sì; Wu: Thie平nin去zy去), located in Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China, is noted for its giant pagoda, the Tianning Pagoda (天宁宝塔/天寧宝塔). Construction began in April 2002 with the opening ceremony for the completed structure held on April 30, 2007, where a crowd of hundreds of Buddhist monks gathered for the ceremony. With 13 stories and a height of 153.79 metres (505 ft), this is now the tallest pagoda in the world, taller than China's tallest existent pre-modern Buddhist pagoda, the Liaodi Pagoda built in 1055 at a height of 84 m (275 ft).

china_665 Bridge over sea in Zhuhai, China Date: 8/12/2020 Bridge over sea in Zhuhai, China

china_666 Zhangjiajie cliff mountain at Wulingyuan, Hunan, China Date: 8/21/2020 Zhangjiajie cliff mountain at Wulingyuan, Hunan, China

china_667 jin wan plaza, tianjin, china Date: 8/21/2020 jin wan plaza, tianjin, china

china_668 Swan Lake and financial business district, Hefei city, Anhui province, China Date: 8/21/2020 Swan Lake and financial business district, Hefei city, Anhui province, China

china_669 The Heaven's Gate, Tianmen Shan national park, Zhangjiajie Date: 8/21/2020 The Heaven's Gate, Tianmen Shan national park, Zhangjiajie

china_671 The Giant Leshan Buddha near Chengdu, China Date: 8/21/2020 The Giant Leshan Buddha near Chengdu, China

china_673 Aerial veiw of Workers' Stadium, Beijing, China

The Workers' Stadium, often called Gongti or Gong Ti, was a multi-purpose stadium in the Chaoyang District of north-eastern Beijing, China. It was mostly used for football (soccer) matches.[1] The stadium Date: 9/1/2020 Aerial veiw of Workers' Stadium, Beijing, China

The Workers' Stadium, often called Gongti or Gong Ti, was a multi-purpose stadium in the Chaoyang District of north-eastern Beijing, China. It was mostly used for football (soccer) matches.[1] The stadium was built in 1959 and was last renovated in 2004 (the concrete structure was strengthened, a new rotating display screen and energy-saving devices were installed). It had a capacity of 66,161 and covers a land area of 350,000 square meters. It was one of the Ten Great Buildings constructed in 1959 for the 10th anniversary of the People's Republic of China.

china_674 Tiananmen Square or Tian'anmen Square is a city square in the centre of Beijing, China, named after the Tiananmen ('Gate of Heavenly Peace') located to its north, separating it from the Forbidden City. The square contains the Monument to the People's Her Date: 9/1/2020 Tiananmen Square or Tian'anmen Square is a city square in the centre of Beijing, China, named after the Tiananmen ('Gate of Heavenly Peace') located to its north, separating it from the Forbidden City. The square contains the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China, and the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong. Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China in the square on October 1, 1949; the anniversary of this event is still observed there. Tiananmen Square is within the top ten largest city squares in the world (440,500 m2 – 880×500 m or 109 acres – 960×550 yd).

china_675 The Hall of Supreme Harmony is the largest hall within the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. It is located at its central axis, behind the Gate of Supreme Harmony. Built above three levels of marble stone base, and surrounded by bronze incense burners, th Date: 9/1/2020 The Hall of Supreme Harmony is the largest hall within the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. It is located at its central axis, behind the Gate of Supreme Harmony. Built above three levels of marble stone base, and surrounded by bronze incense burners, the Hall of Supreme Harmony is one of the largest wooden structures within China. It was the location where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties hosted their enthronement and wedding ceremonies. The name of the Hall was changed several times throughout the past few centuries, from its initial Fengtian Dian (奉天殿), later to Huangji Dian (皇极殿) in 1562 and to the current one by the Shunzhi Emperor of the Qing dynasty in 1645.

china_676 The Summer Palace (simplified Chinese: 颐和园; traditional Chinese: 頤和園; pinyin: Yíhéyuán) is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing. It was an imperial garden in the Qing dynasty. Mainly dominated by Longevity Hill (万寿山; 萬壽山; Wànshòu Shān) Date: 9/1/2020 The Summer Palace (simplified Chinese: 颐和园; traditional Chinese: 頤和園; pinyin: Yíhéyuán) is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing. It was an imperial garden in the Qing dynasty. Mainly dominated by Longevity Hill (万寿山; 萬壽山; Wànshòu Shān) and Kunming Lake, it covers an expanse of 2.9 square kilometres (1.1 sq mi), three-quarters of which is water.

Longevity Hill is about 60 m (200 ft) high and has many buildings positioned in sequence. The front hill is rich with splendid halls and pavilions, while the back hill, in sharp contrast, is quiet with natural beauty. The central Kunming Lake, covering 2.2 square kilometres (540 acres), was entirely man-made and the excavated soil was used to build Longevity Hill.

In December 1998, UNESCO included the Summer Palace on its World Heritage List. It declared the Summer Palace "a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. The natural landscape of hills and open water is combined with artificial features such as pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges to form a harmonious ensemble of outstanding aesthetic value".

china_677 Spirit Way at the Ming Tombs, Beijing The Ming tombs are a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors of the Ming dynasty of China. The first Ming emperor's tomb is located near his capital Nanjing. However, the majority of the Ming tombs are locat Date: 9/2/2020 Spirit Way at the Ming Tombs, Beijing

The Ming tombs are a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors of the Ming dynasty of China. The first Ming emperor's tomb is located near his capital Nanjing. However, the majority of the Ming tombs are located in a cluster near Beijing and collectively known as the Thirteen Tombs of the Ming Dynasty (Chinese: 明十三陵; pinyin: Míng Shísān Líng; lit.: 'Ming Thirteen Mausoleums'). They are within the suburban Changping District of Beijing Municipality, 42 kilometres (26 mi) north-northwest of Beijing city center. The site, on the southern slope of Tianshou Mountain (originally Huangtu Mountain), was chosen based on the principles of feng shui by the third Ming emperor, the Yongle Emperor. After the construction of the Imperial Palace (Forbidden City) in 1420, the Yongle Emperor selected his burial site and created his own mausoleum. The subsequent emperors placed their tombs in the same valley.

china_678 Great red entrance gate of Ming Tombs Scenic Area, BeijingThe Ming tombs are a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors of the Ming dynasty of China. The first Ming emperor's tomb is located near his capital Nanjing. However, the majority of the Date: 9/2/2020 Great red entrance gate of Ming Tombs Scenic Area, Beijing

The Ming tombs are a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors of the Ming dynasty of China. The first Ming emperor's tomb is located near his capital Nanjing. However, the majority of the Ming tombs are located in a cluster near Beijing and collectively known as the Thirteen Tombs of the Ming Dynasty (Chinese: 明十三陵; pinyin: Míng Shísān Líng; lit.: 'Ming Thirteen Mausoleums'). They are within the suburban Changping District of Beijing Municipality, 42 kilometres (26 mi) north-northwest of Beijing city center. The site, on the southern slope of Tianshou Mountain (originally Huangtu Mountain), was chosen based on the principles of feng shui by the third Ming emperor, the Yongle Emperor. After the construction of the Imperial Palace (Forbidden City) in 1420, the Yongle Emperor selected his burial site and created his own mausoleum. The subsequent emperors placed their tombs in the same valley.

china_679 The 17 Arch Bridge, Summer Palace, Beijing, China The Summer Palace (simplified Chinese: 颐和园; traditional Chinese: 頤和園; pinyin: Yíhéyuán) is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing. It was an imperial garden in the Qing dynasty. Mainl Date: 9/2/2020 The 17 Arch Bridge, Summer Palace, Beijing, China

The Summer Palace (simplified Chinese: 颐和园; traditional Chinese: 頤和園; pinyin: Yíhéyuán) is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing. It was an imperial garden in the Qing dynasty. Mainly dominated by Longevity Hill (万寿山; 萬壽山; Wànshòu Shān) and Kunming Lake, it covers an expanse of 2.9 square kilometres (1.1 sq mi), three-quarters of which is water.

Longevity Hill is about 60 m (200 ft) high and has many buildings positioned in sequence. The front hill is rich with splendid halls and pavilions, while the back hill, in sharp contrast, is quiet with natural beauty. The central Kunming Lake, covering 2.2 square kilometres (540 acres), was entirely man-made and the excavated soil was used to build Longevity Hill.

In December 1998, UNESCO included the Summer Palace on its World Heritage List. It declared the Summer Palace "a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. The natural landscape of hills and open water is combined with artificial features such as pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges to form a harmonious ensemble of outstanding aesthetic value".

Notably in recent history, it is also the Central Route terminus of the South-North Water Transfer Project having traversed 1,267 km (787 mi) from Danjiangkou Reservoir, Hubei, making it Beijing's main water supply.

china_680 Ming Dynasty Tombs Dagongmen monumentThe Ming tombs are a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors of the Ming dynasty of China. The first Ming emperor's tomb is located near his capital Nanjing. However, the majority of the Ming tombs are locat Date: 9/2/2020 Ming Dynasty Tombs Dagongmen monument

The Ming tombs are a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors of the Ming dynasty of China. The first Ming emperor's tomb is located near his capital Nanjing. However, the majority of the Ming tombs are located in a cluster near Beijing and collectively known as the Thirteen Tombs of the Ming Dynasty (Chinese: 明十三陵; pinyin: Míng Shísān Líng; lit.: 'Ming Thirteen Mausoleums'). They are within the suburban Changping District of Beijing Municipality, 42 kilometres (26 mi) north-northwest of Beijing city center. The site, on the southern slope of Tianshou Mountain (originally Huangtu Mountain), was chosen based on the principles of feng shui by the third Ming emperor, the Yongle Emperor. After the construction of the Imperial Palace (Forbidden City) in 1420, the Yongle Emperor selected his burial site and created his own mausoleum. The subsequent emperors placed their tombs in the same valley.

china_681 Statue of a Standing Qilin in The General Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs. It was built between 1435 and 1540. Shisanling, Beijing, China Date: 8/20/2009 Statue of a Standing Qilin in The General Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs. It was built between 1435 and 1540. Shisanling, Beijing, China

china_682 Camel statue in The General Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs. It was built between 1435 and 1540. Shisanling, Beijing, China Date: 10/24/2011 Camel statue in The General Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs. It was built between 1435 and 1540. Shisanling, Beijing, China

china_683 Stone pathway along with animal statues to Ming Tombs. It was built between 1435 and 1540. Shisanling, Beijing, China The Ming tombs are a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors of the Ming dynasty of China. The first Ming emperor's tomb Date: 9/2/2020 Stone pathway along with animal statues to Ming Tombs. It was built between 1435 and 1540. Shisanling, Beijing, China

The Ming tombs are a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors of the Ming dynasty of China. The first Ming emperor's tomb is located near his capital Nanjing. However, the majority of the Ming tombs are located in a cluster near Beijing and collectively known as the Thirteen Tombs of the Ming Dynasty (Chinese: 明十三陵; pinyin: Míng Shísān Líng; lit.: 'Ming Thirteen Mausoleums'). They are within the suburban Changping District of Beijing Municipality, 42 kilometres (26 mi) north-northwest of Beijing city center. The site, on the southern slope of Tianshou Mountain (originally Huangtu Mountain), was chosen based on the principles of feng shui by the third Ming emperor, the Yongle Emperor. After the construction of the Imperial Palace (Forbidden City) in 1420, the Yongle Emperor selected his burial site and created his own mausoleum. The subsequent emperors placed their tombs in the same valley.

china_684 Stone pathway along with animal statues to Ming Tombs. It was built between 1435 and 1540. Shisanling, Beijing, China The Ming tombs are a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors of the Ming dynasty of China. The first Ming emperor's tomb i Date: 9/2/2020 Stone pathway along with animal statues to Ming Tombs. It was built between 1435 and 1540. Shisanling, Beijing, China

The Ming tombs are a collection of mausoleums built by the emperors of the Ming dynasty of China. The first Ming emperor's tomb is located near his capital Nanjing. However, the majority of the Ming tombs are located in a cluster near Beijing and collectively known as the Thirteen Tombs of the Ming Dynasty (Chinese: 明十三陵; pinyin: Míng Shísān Líng; lit.: 'Ming Thirteen Mausoleums'). They are within the suburban Changping District of Beijing Municipality, 42 kilometres (26 mi) north-northwest of Beijing city center. The site, on the southern slope of Tianshou Mountain (originally Huangtu Mountain), was chosen based on the principles of feng shui by the third Ming emperor, the Yongle Emperor. After the construction of the Imperial Palace (Forbidden City) in 1420, the Yongle Emperor selected his burial site and created his own mausoleum. The subsequent emperors placed their tombs in the same valley.

china_685 Marble Boat at the Summer Palace in Beijing, China Date: 9/2/2020 Marble Boat at the Summer Palace in Beijing, China

china_688 Long Corridor at Summer Palace in Beijing, China Date: 11/23/2012 Long Corridor at Summer Palace in Beijing, China

china_689 Aerial view of the three gorges dam on the Yangtze River, Hubei, China The Three Gorges Dam is a hydroelectric gravity dam that spans the Yangtze River by the town of Sandouping, in Yiling District, Yichang, Hubei province, China. The Three Gorges Da Date: 9/2/2020 Aerial view of the three gorges dam on the Yangtze River, Hubei, China

The Three Gorges Dam is a hydroelectric gravity dam that spans the Yangtze River by the town of Sandouping, in Yiling District, Yichang, Hubei province, China. The Three Gorges Dam has been the world's largest power station in terms of installed capacity (22,500 MW) since 2012. In 2018, the dam generated 101.6 terawatt-hours (TWh), breaking its previous record, but was still slightly lower than the Itaipú Dam, which had set the world record in 2016 after producing 103.1 TWh.

china_690 Central Business District cityscape in Beijing, China Date: 9/2/2020 Central Business District cityscape in Beijing, China

china_691 Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China. Date: 9/3/2020 Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China.

china_692 The Forbidden City in Beijing, China Date: 9/3/2020 The Forbidden City in Beijing, China

china_693 Scenery of Summer Palace under the sunshine, Beijing, China Date: 9/3/2020 Scenery of Summer Palace under the sunshine, Beijing, China

china_694 Beautiful Multi-coloured ponds and mountains view in Huanglong National Park, Sichuan, China Date: 9/3/2020 Beautiful Multi-coloured ponds and mountains view in Huanglong National Park, Sichuan, China

china_695 The Shenzhen Bay Bridge at night, the overseas bridge connecting Shenzhen and Hong Kong Date: 9/3/2020 The Shenzhen Bay Bridge at night, the overseas bridge connecting Shenzhen and Hong Kong

china_696 The outer moat corner of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China Date: 6/23/2014 The outer moat corner of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China

china_697 The Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes or Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, form a system of 492 temples 25 km (16 mi) southeast of the center of Dunhuang, an oasis strategically located at a religious and cultural crossroads on the Silk Date: 9/3/2020 The Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes or Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, form a system of 492 temples 25 km (16 mi) southeast of the center of Dunhuang, an oasis strategically located at a religious and cultural crossroads on the Silk Road, in Gansu province, China. The caves may also be known as the Dunhuang Caves, however, this term is also used as a collective term to include other Buddhist cave sites in and around the Dunhuang area, such as the Western Thousand Buddha Caves, Eastern Thousand Buddha Caves, Yulin Caves, and Five Temple Caves. The caves contain some of the finest examples of Buddhist art spanning a period of 1,000 years. The first caves were dug out in 366 AD as places of Buddhist meditation and worship. The Mogao Caves are the best known of the Chinese Buddhist grottoes and, along with Longmen Grottoes and Yungang Grottoes, are one of the three famous ancient Buddhist sculptural sites of China.

china_698 Aerial view of beautiful multi-coloured ponds in Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area Date: 9/3/2020 Aerial view of beautiful multi-coloured ponds in Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area

china_699 Colorful pools in Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Sichuan, China Date: 9/3/2020 Colorful pools in Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Sichuan, China

china_700 The Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes or Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, form a system of 492 temples 25 km (16 mi) southeast of the center of Dunhuang, an oasis strategically located at a religious and cultural crossroads on the Silk Date: 9/3/2020 The Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes or Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, form a system of 492 temples 25 km (16 mi) southeast of the center of Dunhuang, an oasis strategically located at a religious and cultural crossroads on the Silk Road, in Gansu province, China. The caves may also be known as the Dunhuang Caves, however, this term is also used as a collective term to include other Buddhist cave sites in and around the Dunhuang area, such as the Western Thousand Buddha Caves, Eastern Thousand Buddha Caves, Yulin Caves, and Five Temple Caves. The caves contain some of the finest examples of Buddhist art spanning a period of 1,000 years. The first caves were dug out in 366 AD as places of Buddhist meditation and worship. The Mogao Caves are the best known of the Chinese Buddhist grottoes and, along with Longmen Grottoes and Yungang Grottoes, are one of the three famous ancient Buddhist sculptural sites of China.

china_701 The Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple near Dali Old Town, Yunnan province, China. Three Pagodas, Dali, Yunnan: The oldest of these three Buddhist towers dates back to the mid-ninth century. At 69 meters and 16 stories high, it was a "skyscraper Date: 9/4/2020 The Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple near Dali Old Town, Yunnan province, China.

Three Pagodas, Dali, Yunnan: The oldest of these three Buddhist towers dates back to the mid-ninth century. At 69 meters and 16 stories high, it was a "skyscraper" for the Tang Dynasty and is still the tallest pagoda in China.

Yunnan: Three Pagodas, Dali (云南省大理崇圣寺三塔)

These Buddhist towers are the chief landmark of Dali, an ancient town in China's southwest Yunnan Province. The main tower was first built in mid-ninth century in the hope to easing regular flooding. At 69 meters and 16 stories high, it was a "skyscraper" for the Tang Dynasty and is still the tallest pagoda in China. Each of it tiers is decorated with Buddha statues.

The other two identical towers stand 42 meters and were erected almost a century later. The three holy structures form an equilateral triangle. Shutterbugs can get great shots from many different angles.

The three pagodas are just north of downtown Dali. Direct flights (30 minutes) and train (eight hours) are available between Dali and Kunming, the provincial capital of Yunnan.

china_702 Scenic view of narrow street in old town of Lijiang, Yunnan province, China. Lijiang Old Town is a popular tourist destination in Asia. Date: 9/4/2020 Scenic view of narrow street in old town of Lijiang, Yunnan province, China. Lijiang Old Town is a popular tourist destination in Asia.

china_703 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang, Yunnan, China. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a mountain massif or small mountain range in Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang, in Yunnan province, China. Its highest peak is named Shanzidou (扇子陡) and is 5,596 m ( Date: 9/4/2020 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang, Yunnan, China.

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a mountain massif or small mountain range in Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang, in Yunnan province, China. Its highest peak is named Shanzidou (扇子陡) and is 5,596 m (18,360 ft) above sea level.

china_704 Landscape view of Chinese style pavilion on the hill top of Summer Palace in Beijing, China. It is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved ancient imperial gardens in China. Date: 9/5/2020 Landscape view of Chinese style pavilion on the hill top of Summer Palace in Beijing, China. It is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved ancient imperial gardens in China.

china_705 The Great Wall of China in Beijing at sunny day Date: 9/5/2020 The Great Wall of China in Beijing at sunny day

china_706 Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in China Date: 9/5/2020 Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in China

china_707 Suzhou Market Street in Summer Palace, Beijing, China Along the Back Lake, the street design imitates the ancient style of shops in Suzhou City Date: 9/5/2020 Suzhou Market Street in Summer Palace, Beijing, China Along the Back Lake, the street design imitates the ancient style of shops in Suzhou City

china_708 Marble Boat at the Summer Palace in Beijing, China Date: 9/5/2020 Marble Boat at the Summer Palace in Beijing, China

china_709 Jingshan Park, or the Coal Mountain, near the Forbidden City, Beijing, China.Inscriptions means "Jingshan Park" Date: 9/6/2020 Jingshan Park, or the Coal Mountain, near the Forbidden City, Beijing, China.Inscriptions means "Jingshan Park"

Hong_Kong_28 Hong Kong, China. Aerial view of the cityscape at Victoria Harbor. Date: 9/21/2020 Hong Kong, China. Aerial view of the cityscape at Victoria Harbor.

china_710 Shanghai skyline and cityscape at sunset Date: 10/4/2020 Shanghai skyline and cityscape at sunset

china_711 Crowds swarm the Great Wall of China as travel surges during holiday week on October 4, 2020. The scene at the Great Wall of China this past week would have been unthinkable just months ago. Photos of the tourist attraction in Beijing last weeke Date: 10/4/2020 Crowds swarm the Great Wall of China as travel surges during holiday week on October 4, 2020.

The scene at the Great Wall of China this past week would have been unthinkable just months ago.

Photos of the tourist attraction in Beijing last weekend show massive crowds crammed along the winding wall, pressed together in close quarters and squeezing past each other through narrow doorways. Most are wearing face masks -- but a number of people, including young children, pulled their masks down to their chin, and a few seem to have foregone masks entirely.

It's Golden Week -- an eight-day national holiday, one of China's busiest annual travel periods, and a major test for the country as it emerges from the coronavirus pandemic.

china_712 Leshan Grand Buddha is a famous cultural and historical spot in Sichuan Leshan, China, which is the world's biggest stone sitting buddha statue Date: 10/7/2020 Leshan Grand Buddha is a famous cultural and historical spot in Sichuan Leshan, China, which is the world's biggest stone sitting buddha statue

china_713 The ancient royal palaces of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China Date: 10/19/2020 The ancient royal palaces of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China

china_714 Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival Date: 10/19/2020 Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival

china_715 The jade belt bridge of Summer Palace under the morning sunshine, beijing, china Date: 11/13/2017 The jade belt bridge of Summer Palace under the morning sunshine, beijing, china

china_716 Marble Boat - Summer Palace, Beijing, China Date: 10/20/2020 Marble Boat - Summer Palace, Beijing, China

china_717 Traditional Chinese Private Garden - Yu Yuan, Shanghai, China Date: 10/20/2020 Traditional Chinese Private Garden - Yu Yuan, Shanghai, China

china_718 Shanghai skyline, Panoramic view of shanghai skyline and huangpu river, Shanghai, China Date: 10/28/2020 Shanghai skyline, Panoramic view of shanghai skyline and huangpu river, Shanghai, China

china_719 Beihai Park is an imperial garden to the north-west of the Forbidden City in Beijing. Date: 10/29/2020 Beihai Park is an imperial garden to the north-west of the Forbidden City in Beijing.

china_720 Tourists from all over the country travel to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring Scenic Spot in Dunhuang City Date: 11/12/2020 Tourists from all over the country travel to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring Scenic Spot in Dunhuang City

china_721 Overlooking the vehicle motion blur on shanghai elevated road junction and interchange overpass Date: 12/9/2020 Overlooking the vehicle motion blur on shanghai elevated road junction and interchange overpass

china_722 Shanghai elevated road junction and interchange overpass at night, Shanghai, China Date: 12/9/2020 Shanghai elevated road junction and interchange overpass at night, Shanghai, China

china_723 The Ping An International Finance Center, Shenzhen, China Date: 2/23/2021 The Ping An International Finance Center, Shenzhen, China

china_725 Growth chart. Up arrow, car silhouettes and a car charger in the background of the flag People's Republic of China Date: 3/8/2021 Growth chart. Up arrow, car silhouettes and a car charger in the background of the flag People's Republic of China

china_727 Beijing China-September 28, 2016,people's Bank of China headquarters building. PBOC is the Central Bank of People's Republic of China, the State Council of People's Republic of China. Date: 4/6/2021 Beijing China-September 28, 2016,people's Bank of China headquarters building. PBOC is the Central Bank of People's Republic of China, the State Council of People's Republic of China.

china_728 The beautiful landscape scenery of Xihu West Lake and pavilion in Hangzhou, CHINA. Date: 4/17/2021 The beautiful landscape scenery of Xihu West Lake and pavilion in Hangzhou, CHINA.

china_729 Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China Date: 4/21/2021 Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China

china_731 Shanghai city skyline on the Huangpu River, China. Date: 8/7/2016 Shanghai city skyline on the Huangpu River, China.

china_732 Shanghai city skyline on the Huangpu River, China. Date: 5/9/2021 Shanghai city skyline on the Huangpu River, China.

china_733 China flag waving over The Great Wall of China in the background Date: 5/15/2021 China flag waving over The Great Wall of China in the background

china_734 Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and huangpu river, Shanghai, China Date: 5/26/2021 Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and huangpu river, Shanghai, China

china_737 Haikou, Hainan, China : The Iconic Landmark Cross-sea Bridge Century Bridge that Connects Haidian Peninsula and Marina Bay Downtown Area in the City of Haikou. Sunset Aerial View. Date: 5/27/2021 Haikou, Hainan, China : The Iconic Landmark Cross-sea Bridge Century Bridge that Connects Haidian Peninsula and Marina Bay Downtown Area in the City of Haikou. Sunset Aerial View.

china_738 Street decorated with traditional red lanterns, Lijiang, China Date: 5/28/2021 Street decorated with traditional red lanterns, Lijiang, China

china_739 Beihai Park, Beijing, China Beihai Park (Chinese: Beihai Gongyuan, 北海公园) is a public park and former imperial garden located in the northwestern part of the Imperial City, Beijing. First built in the 11th century, it is among the largest of all Ch Date: 5/28/2021 Beihai Park, Beijing, China

Beihai Park (Chinese: Beihai Gongyuan, 北海公园) is a public park and former imperial garden located in the northwestern part of the Imperial City, Beijing. First built in the 11th century, it is among the largest of all Chinese gardens and contains numerous historically important structures, palaces, and temples. Since 1925, the place has been open to the public as a park. It is also connected at its northern end to the Shichahai.

The park has an area of more than 69 hectares (171 acres), with a lake that covers more than half of the entire park. At the center of the park is an island called Jade Flower Island (琼华岛; 瓊華島; Qiónghuádǎo), whose highest point is 32 meters (105 ft).

Beihai literally means "Northern Sea". There are also corresponding Central (Zhonghai) and Southern (Nanhai) "Seas". These latter two are joined inside a complex of buildings known after them as Zhongnanhai; it is the home of China's paramount leaders.

The Beihai Park, as with many of Chinese imperial gardens, was built to imitate renowned scenic spots and architecture from various regions of China; the Taihu lake, the elaborate pavilions and canals in Hangzhou and Yangzhou, the delicate garden structures in Suzhou and others all served as inspirations for the design of the numerous sites in this imperial garden. The structures and scenes in the Beihai Park are described as masterpieces of gardening technique that reflects the style and the superb architectural skill and richness of traditional Chinese garden art.

china_740 Beijing, China CBD skyline at sunset. Beijing Central Business District (CBD) Date: 5/28/2021 Beijing, China CBD skyline at sunset. Beijing Central Business District (CBD)

china_741 Serpentine road at the Yellow River Stone Forest scenic area, the national geographic park, Gansu province, China. Date: 5/29/2021 Serpentine road at the Yellow River Stone Forest scenic area, the national geographic park, Gansu province, China.

china_742 Serpentine road at the Yellow River Stone Forest scenic area, the national geographic park, Gansu province, China. Date: 5/29/2021 Serpentine road at the Yellow River Stone Forest scenic area, the national geographic park, Gansu province, China.

china_743 Danxia land form. Photographed in Baiyin, Gansu Province, China. Date: 5/29/2021 Danxia land form. Photographed in Baiyin, Gansu Province, China.

china_744 Rescue vehicles involved in the search for runners near Baiyin, Gansu Province, China, on May 23, 2021. Date: 5/29/2021 Rescue vehicles involved in the search for runners near Baiyin, Gansu Province, China, on May 23, 2021.

china_745 Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian, Shaanxi province, China Date: 5/30/2021 Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian, Shaanxi province, China

china_746 Zhu Keming shows the cave on May 24. (Photo by STR / CNS / AFP) / China OUT (Photo by STR/CNS/AFP via Getty Images) A shepherd in northwest China has been credited with saving six trail runners from dangerously extreme weather, according to state m Date: 5/30/2021 Zhu Keming shows the cave on May 24. (Photo by STR / CNS / AFP) / China OUT (Photo by STR/CNS/AFP via Getty Images)

A shepherd in northwest China has been credited with saving six trail runners from dangerously extreme weather, according to state media. Twenty-one other runners died during the 100-kilometer (62-mile) race on Saturday.

According to China National Radio, Zhu Keming was grazing his sheep near the high-altitude Huanghe Shilin Mountain in Gansu Province when the weather turned sour. He sought refuge in a cave where he had stored some firewood and clothes near the running trail.

"The weather that day was really uncommon. It was foggy and raining and windy and sometimes hailing. That kind of weather is really rare," Zhu told China National Radio.

As temperatures dropped, runners started reported suffering from hypothermia, while others went missing. Marathon organizers called off the race and launched a search party of 1,200 people to scour the complicated terrain, in an operation that continued after dark.

china_747 This photo taken on May 24, 2021 shows shepherd Zhu Keming showing the cave dwelling where he sheltered stricken athletes near the city of Baiyin, in China's northwestern Gansu province. A shepherd in northwest China has been credited with saving si Date: 5/30/2021 This photo taken on May 24, 2021 shows shepherd Zhu Keming showing the cave dwelling where he sheltered stricken athletes near the city of Baiyin, in China's northwestern Gansu province.

A shepherd in northwest China has been credited with saving six trail runners from dangerously extreme weather, according to state media. Twenty-one other runners died during the 100-kilometer (62-mile) race on Saturday.

According to China National Radio, Zhu Keming was grazing his sheep near the high-altitude Huanghe Shilin Mountain in Gansu Province when the weather turned sour. He sought refuge in a cave where he had stored some firewood and clothes near the running trail.

"The weather that day was really uncommon. It was foggy and raining and windy and sometimes hailing. That kind of weather is really rare," Zhu told China National Radio.

As temperatures dropped, runners started reported suffering from hypothermia, while others went missing. Marathon organizers called off the race and launched a search party of 1,200 people to scour the complicated terrain, in an operation that continued after dark.

china_749 Yellow River Stone Forest of Jingtai, Gansu Province China. National Geopark, Danxia Landform. China travel, famous natural exotic landscape. Sandstone towers, large canyon dry desert valley. The mountain race was held at the Yellow River Stone F Date: 5/30/2021 Yellow River Stone Forest of Jingtai, Gansu Province China. National Geopark, Danxia Landform. China travel, famous natural exotic landscape. Sandstone towers, large canyon dry desert valley

The mountain race was held at the Yellow River Stone Forest, a toursit destination known for its imposing jagged rock formations in China's Gansu province.

A tragedy high on a mountain was a wake-up call for China's booming marathon industry

When Zhang Xiaotao set off last weekend on a 100-kilometer (62-mile) ultra-marathon through the jagged mountains of northwestern China, he didn't know he was embarking on one of the deadliest journeys in the country's sporting history.

Zhang is the lone survivor of the six athletes who were leading the race on a remote stretch of track when extreme weather caused freezing rain and a sudden dive in temperature.

A local herdsman dragged Zhang into a cave, which shielded him from succumbing to the hypothermia that killed his closest competitors. In total, 21 of the 172 participants died, including some of China's best-known marathon champions.

The tragedy shocked China's running community and prompted public outrage, with many questioning whether the organizers had planned the race properly and prepared participants for the extreme weather.

As China's rising middle class picks up running as a hobby, marathons and trail races have exploded in popularity over the past years.

According to the Chinese Athletic Association, 1,828 marathons and other long-distance races were held across China in 2019 before the pandemic hit, drawing more than 7 million participants. In 2014, there were just 51 races.

The skyrocketing growth was partly spurred by government efforts to develop the country's sports industry. In 2014, the General Administration of Sports of China announced that organizers no longer had to seek approval from the administration or its subsidiaries to host commercial sports events -- a major boon to the running industry.

Local governments rushed to host races to promote tourism and drive consumption, but lax industry regulation and weak government oversight has created safety hazards, according to experts and a race organizer CNN has spoken to. They say races are often poorly organized, and sometimes plagued by injuries and deaths.

In an emergency meeting last week, top sports officials acknowledged there were "problems and inadequacies" in the supervision of sports events, and called on organizers to improve safety measures and contingency planning.

"All departments and units ... should focus on preventing and resolving major risks as a key priority," said a readout of the meeting.

The provincial government of Gansu, where last Saturday's event was held, has launched an investigation into the incident, but critics say the deadly race is a wake-up call to authorities across the nation -- especially in poorer provinces where the promise of profits is tempting organizers to cut costs.

china_752 Yellow River Stone Forest of Jingtai, Gansu Province, China. National Geopark, Danxia Landform. China travel, famous natural exotic landscape. Sandstone towers, large canyon dry desert valley. The mountain race was held at the Yellow River Stone Fores Date: 5/30/2021 Yellow River Stone Forest of Jingtai, Gansu Province, China. National Geopark, Danxia Landform. China travel, famous natural exotic landscape. Sandstone towers, large canyon dry desert valley

The mountain race was held at the Yellow River Stone Forest, a toursit destination known for its imposing jagged rock formations in China's Gansu province.

A tragedy high on a mountain was a wake-up call for China's booming marathon industry

When Zhang Xiaotao set off last weekend on a 100-kilometer (62-mile) ultra-marathon through the jagged mountains of northwestern China, he didn't know he was embarking on one of the deadliest journeys in the country's sporting history.

Zhang is the lone survivor of the six athletes who were leading the race on a remote stretch of track when extreme weather caused freezing rain and a sudden dive in temperature.

A local herdsman dragged Zhang into a cave, which shielded him from succumbing to the hypothermia that killed his closest competitors. In total, 21 of the 172 participants died, including some of China's best-known marathon champions.

The tragedy shocked China's running community and prompted public outrage, with many questioning whether the organizers had planned the race properly and prepared participants for the extreme weather.

As China's rising middle class picks up running as a hobby, marathons and trail races have exploded in popularity over the past years.

According to the Chinese Athletic Association, 1,828 marathons and other long-distance races were held across China in 2019 before the pandemic hit, drawing more than 7 million participants. In 2014, there were just 51 races.

The skyrocketing growth was partly spurred by government efforts to develop the country's sports industry. In 2014, the General Administration of Sports of China announced that organizers no longer had to seek approval from the administration or its subsidiaries to host commercial sports events -- a major boon to the running industry.

Local governments rushed to host races to promote tourism and drive consumption, but lax industry regulation and weak government oversight has created safety hazards, according to experts and a race organizer CNN has spoken to. They say races are often poorly organized, and sometimes plagued by injuries and deaths.

In an emergency meeting last week, top sports officials acknowledged there were "problems and inadequacies" in the supervision of sports events, and called on organizers to improve safety measures and contingency planning.

"All departments and units ... should focus on preventing and resolving major risks as a key priority," said a readout of the meeting.

The provincial government of Gansu, where last Saturday's event was held, has launched an investigation into the incident, but critics say the deadly race is a wake-up call to authorities across the nation -- especially in poorer provinces where the promise of profits is tempting organizers to cut costs.

china_753 Yellow River Stone Forest of Jingtai, Gansu Province, China. National Geopark, Danxia Landform. China travel, famous natural exotic landscape. Sandstone towers, large canyon dry desert valley. The mountain race was held at the Yellow River Stone Fore Date: 5/30/2021 Yellow River Stone Forest of Jingtai, Gansu Province, China. National Geopark, Danxia Landform. China travel, famous natural exotic landscape. Sandstone towers, large canyon dry desert valley

The mountain race was held at the Yellow River Stone Forest, a toursit destination known for its imposing jagged rock formations in China's Gansu province.

A tragedy high on a mountain was a wake-up call for China's booming marathon industry

When Zhang Xiaotao set off last weekend on a 100-kilometer (62-mile) ultra-marathon through the jagged mountains of northwestern China, he didn't know he was embarking on one of the deadliest journeys in the country's sporting history.

Zhang is the lone survivor of the six athletes who were leading the race on a remote stretch of track when extreme weather caused freezing rain and a sudden dive in temperature.

A local herdsman dragged Zhang into a cave, which shielded him from succumbing to the hypothermia that killed his closest competitors. In total, 21 of the 172 participants died, including some of China's best-known marathon champions.

The tragedy shocked China's running community and prompted public outrage, with many questioning whether the organizers had planned the race properly and prepared participants for the extreme weather.

As China's rising middle class picks up running as a hobby, marathons and trail races have exploded in popularity over the past years.

According to the Chinese Athletic Association, 1,828 marathons and other long-distance races were held across China in 2019 before the pandemic hit, drawing more than 7 million participants. In 2014, there were just 51 races.

The skyrocketing growth was partly spurred by government efforts to develop the country's sports industry. In 2014, the General Administration of Sports of China announced that organizers no longer had to seek approval from the administration or its subsidiaries to host commercial sports events -- a major boon to the running industry.

Local governments rushed to host races to promote tourism and drive consumption, but lax industry regulation and weak government oversight has created safety hazards, according to experts and a race organizer CNN has spoken to. They say races are often poorly organized, and sometimes plagued by injuries and deaths.

In an emergency meeting last week, top sports officials acknowledged there were "problems and inadequacies" in the supervision of sports events, and called on organizers to improve safety measures and contingency planning.

"All departments and units ... should focus on preventing and resolving major risks as a key priority," said a readout of the meeting.

The provincial government of Gansu, where last Saturday's event was held, has launched an investigation into the incident, but critics say the deadly race is a wake-up call to authorities across the nation -- especially in poorer provinces where the promise of profits is tempting organizers to cut costs.

china_754 Yellow River Stone Forest of Jingtai, Gansu Province, China. National Geopark, Danxia Landform. China travel, famous natural exotic landscape. Sandstone towers, large canyon dry desert valley. The mountain race was held at the Yellow River Stone For Date: 5/30/2021 Yellow River Stone Forest of Jingtai, Gansu Province, China. National Geopark, Danxia Landform. China travel, famous natural exotic landscape. Sandstone towers, large canyon dry desert valley

The mountain race was held at the Yellow River Stone Forest, a toursit destination known for its imposing jagged rock formations in China's Gansu province.

A tragedy high on a mountain was a wake-up call for China's booming marathon industry

When Zhang Xiaotao set off last weekend on a 100-kilometer (62-mile) ultra-marathon through the jagged mountains of northwestern China, he didn't know he was embarking on one of the deadliest journeys in the country's sporting history.

Zhang is the lone survivor of the six athletes who were leading the race on a remote stretch of track when extreme weather caused freezing rain and a sudden dive in temperature.

A local herdsman dragged Zhang into a cave, which shielded him from succumbing to the hypothermia that killed his closest competitors. In total, 21 of the 172 participants died, including some of China's best-known marathon champions.

The tragedy shocked China's running community and prompted public outrage, with many questioning whether the organizers had planned the race properly and prepared participants for the extreme weather.

As China's rising middle class picks up running as a hobby, marathons and trail races have exploded in popularity over the past years.

According to the Chinese Athletic Association, 1,828 marathons and other long-distance races were held across China in 2019 before the pandemic hit, drawing more than 7 million participants. In 2014, there were just 51 races.

The skyrocketing growth was partly spurred by government efforts to develop the country's sports industry. In 2014, the General Administration of Sports of China announced that organizers no longer had to seek approval from the administration or its subsidiaries to host commercial sports events -- a major boon to the running industry.

Local governments rushed to host races to promote tourism and drive consumption, but lax industry regulation and weak government oversight has created safety hazards, according to experts and a race organizer CNN has spoken to. They say races are often poorly organized, and sometimes plagued by injuries and deaths.

In an emergency meeting last week, top sports officials acknowledged there were "problems and inadequacies" in the supervision of sports events, and called on organizers to improve safety measures and contingency planning.

"All departments and units ... should focus on preventing and resolving major risks as a key priority," said a readout of the meeting.

The provincial government of Gansu, where last Saturday's event was held, has launched an investigation into the incident, but critics say the deadly race is a wake-up call to authorities across the nation -- especially in poorer provinces where the promise of profits is tempting organizers to cut costs.

china_755 Yellow River Stone Forest of Jingtai, Gansu Province, China. National Geopark, Danxia Landform. China travel, famous natural exotic landscape. Sandstone towers, large canyon dry desert valley. The mountain race was held at the Yellow River Stone For Date: 8/17/2019 Yellow River Stone Forest of Jingtai, Gansu Province, China. National Geopark, Danxia Landform. China travel, famous natural exotic landscape. Sandstone towers, large canyon dry desert valley

The mountain race was held at the Yellow River Stone Forest, a toursit destination known for its imposing jagged rock formations in China's Gansu province.

A tragedy high on a mountain was a wake-up call for China's booming marathon industry

When Zhang Xiaotao set off last weekend on a 100-kilometer (62-mile) ultra-marathon through the jagged mountains of northwestern China, he didn't know he was embarking on one of the deadliest journeys in the country's sporting history.

Zhang is the lone survivor of the six athletes who were leading the race on a remote stretch of track when extreme weather caused freezing rain and a sudden dive in temperature.

A local herdsman dragged Zhang into a cave, which shielded him from succumbing to the hypothermia that killed his closest competitors. In total, 21 of the 172 participants died, including some of China's best-known marathon champions.

The tragedy shocked China's running community and prompted public outrage, with many questioning whether the organizers had planned the race properly and prepared participants for the extreme weather.

As China's rising middle class picks up running as a hobby, marathons and trail races have exploded in popularity over the past years.

According to the Chinese Athletic Association, 1,828 marathons and other long-distance races were held across China in 2019 before the pandemic hit, drawing more than 7 million participants. In 2014, there were just 51 races.

The skyrocketing growth was partly spurred by government efforts to develop the country's sports industry. In 2014, the General Administration of Sports of China announced that organizers no longer had to seek approval from the administration or its subsidiaries to host commercial sports events -- a major boon to the running industry.

Local governments rushed to host races to promote tourism and drive consumption, but lax industry regulation and weak government oversight has created safety hazards, according to experts and a race organizer CNN has spoken to. They say races are often poorly organized, and sometimes plagued by injuries and deaths.

In an emergency meeting last week, top sports officials acknowledged there were "problems and inadequacies" in the supervision of sports events, and called on organizers to improve safety measures and contingency planning.

"All departments and units ... should focus on preventing and resolving major risks as a key priority," said a readout of the meeting.

The provincial government of Gansu, where last Saturday's event was held, has launched an investigation into the incident, but critics say the deadly race is a wake-up call to authorities across the nation -- especially in poorer provinces where the promise of profits is tempting organizers to cut costs.

china_756 Yellow River Stone Forest of Jingtai, Gansu Province, China. National Geopark, Danxia Landform. China travel, famous natural exotic landscape. Sandstone towers, large canyon dry desert valley. The mountain race was held at the Yellow River Stone For Date: 5/30/2021 Yellow River Stone Forest of Jingtai, Gansu Province, China. National Geopark, Danxia Landform. China travel, famous natural exotic landscape. Sandstone towers, large canyon dry desert valley

The mountain race was held at the Yellow River Stone Forest, a toursit destination known for its imposing jagged rock formations in China's Gansu province.

A tragedy high on a mountain was a wake-up call for China's booming marathon industry

When Zhang Xiaotao set off last weekend on a 100-kilometer (62-mile) ultra-marathon through the jagged mountains of northwestern China, he didn't know he was embarking on one of the deadliest journeys in the country's sporting history.

Zhang is the lone survivor of the six athletes who were leading the race on a remote stretch of track when extreme weather caused freezing rain and a sudden dive in temperature.

A local herdsman dragged Zhang into a cave, which shielded him from succumbing to the hypothermia that killed his closest competitors. In total, 21 of the 172 participants died, including some of China's best-known marathon champions.

The tragedy shocked China's running community and prompted public outrage, with many questioning whether the organizers had planned the race properly and prepared participants for the extreme weather.

As China's rising middle class picks up running as a hobby, marathons and trail races have exploded in popularity over the past years.

According to the Chinese Athletic Association, 1,828 marathons and other long-distance races were held across China in 2019 before the pandemic hit, drawing more than 7 million participants. In 2014, there were just 51 races.

The skyrocketing growth was partly spurred by government efforts to develop the country's sports industry. In 2014, the General Administration of Sports of China announced that organizers no longer had to seek approval from the administration or its subsidiaries to host commercial sports events -- a major boon to the running industry.

Local governments rushed to host races to promote tourism and drive consumption, but lax industry regulation and weak government oversight has created safety hazards, according to experts and a race organizer CNN has spoken to. They say races are often poorly organized, and sometimes plagued by injuries and deaths.

In an emergency meeting last week, top sports officials acknowledged there were "problems and inadequacies" in the supervision of sports events, and called on organizers to improve safety measures and contingency planning.

"All departments and units ... should focus on preventing and resolving major risks as a key priority," said a readout of the meeting.

The provincial government of Gansu, where last Saturday's event was held, has launched an investigation into the incident, but critics say the deadly race is a wake-up call to authorities across the nation -- especially in poorer provinces where the promise of profits is tempting organizers to cut costs.

china_757 21 runners die after extreme weather hits ultramarathon trail in China. Twenty-one people running a mountain ultramarathon have died in northwestern China after hail, freezing rain and gale-force winds hit the high-altitude race, state media reported Date: 5/30/2021 21 runners die after extreme weather hits ultramarathon trail in China.

Twenty-one people running a mountain ultramarathon have died in northwestern China after hail, freezing rain and gale-force winds hit the high-altitude race, state media reported Sunday.

After an all-night rescue operation in freezing temperatures involving more than 700 personnel, rescuers were able to confirm that 151 people were safe, out of a total of 172 participants. Twenty-one had died, according to the official Xinhua News Agency, which said the runners suffered from physical discomfort and the sudden drop in temperature.

The runners were racing on an extremely narrow mountain path at an altitude reaching 2,000-3,000 meters (6,500-9,800 feet). The 100-kilometer (60-mile) race was held Saturday in the Yellow River Stone Forest tourist site in Baiyin city in Gansu province.

A tragedy high on a mountain was a wake-up call for China's booming marathon industry

When Zhang Xiaotao set off last weekend on a 100-kilometer (62-mile) ultra-marathon through the jagged mountains of northwestern China, he didn't know he was embarking on one of the deadliest journeys in the country's sporting history.

Zhang is the lone survivor of the six athletes who were leading the race on a remote stretch of track when extreme weather caused freezing rain and a sudden dive in temperature.

A local herdsman dragged Zhang into a cave, which shielded him from succumbing to the hypothermia that killed his closest competitors. In total, 21 of the 172 participants died, including some of China's best-known marathon champions.

The tragedy shocked China's running community and prompted public outrage, with many questioning whether the organizers had planned the race properly and prepared participants for the extreme weather.

As China's rising middle class picks up running as a hobby, marathons and trail races have exploded in popularity over the past years.

According to the Chinese Athletic Association, 1,828 marathons and other long-distance races were held across China in 2019 before the pandemic hit, drawing more than 7 million participants. In 2014, there were just 51 races.

The skyrocketing growth was partly spurred by government efforts to develop the country's sports industry. In 2014, the General Administration of Sports of China announced that organizers no longer had to seek approval from the administration or its subsidiaries to host commercial sports events -- a major boon to the running industry.

Local governments rushed to host races to promote tourism and drive consumption, but lax industry regulation and weak government oversight has created safety hazards, according to experts and a race organizer CNN has spoken to. They say races are often poorly organized, and sometimes plagued by injuries and deaths.

In an emergency meeting last week, top sports officials acknowledged there were "problems and inadequacies" in the supervision of sports events, and called on organizers to improve safety measures and contingency planning.

"All departments and units ... should focus on preventing and resolving major risks as a key priority," said a readout of the meeting.

The provincial government of Gansu, where last Saturday's event was held, has launched an investigation into the incident, but critics say the deadly race is a wake-up call to authorities across the nation -- especially in poorer provinces where the promise of profits is tempting organizers to cut costs.

china_759 This aerial shows a view of the National Stadium, also known as the "Bird's Nest" and Ling Long Pagoda, Beijing, China. Beijing National Stadium, officially the National Stadium (Chinese: 国家体育场; pinyin: Guójiā Tǐyùchǎng; literally: 'Nation Date: 6/2/2021 This aerial shows a view of the National Stadium, also known as the "Bird's Nest" and Ling Long Pagoda, Beijing, China.

Beijing National Stadium, officially the National Stadium (Chinese: 国家体育场; pinyin: Guójiā Tǐyùchǎng; literally: 'National Stadium'), also known as the Bird's Nest (鸟巢; Niǎocháo), is a stadium in Beijing. The stadium was jointly designed by architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron from Basel-based architecture team Herzog & de Meuron, project architect Stefan Marbach, artist Ai Weiwei, and CADG, which was led by chief architect Li Xinggang. The stadium was designed for use throughout the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics and will be used again in the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. The Bird's Nest sometimes has some extra temporary large screens installed at the stands of the stadium.

china_760 The Beijing National Stadium ("The Bird's Nest"), home to the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing, China.Beijing National Stadium, officially the National Stadium (Chinese: 国家体育场; pinyin: Guójiā Tǐyùchǎng; literally: 'National Stadium'), also kn Date: 5/31/2021 The Beijing National Stadium ("The Bird's Nest"), home to the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing, China.

Beijing National Stadium, officially the National Stadium (Chinese: 国家体育场; pinyin: Guójiā Tǐyùchǎng; literally: 'National Stadium'), also known as the Bird's Nest (鸟巢; Niǎocháo), is a stadium in Beijing. The stadium was jointly designed by architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron from Basel-based architecture team Herzog & de Meuron, project architect Stefan Marbach, artist Ai Weiwei, and CADG, which was led by chief architect Li Xinggang. The stadium was designed for use throughout the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics and will be used again in the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. The Bird's Nest sometimes has some extra temporary large screens installed at the stands of the stadium.

china_761 The Bridge connecting Zhuhai to Hong Kong and Macau of china. The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge (HZMB) is a 55-kilometre (34 mi) bridge–tunnel system consisting of a series of three cable-stayed bridges, an undersea tunnel, and four artificial Date: 6/2/2021 The Bridge connecting Zhuhai to Hong Kong and Macau of china.

The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge (HZMB) is a 55-kilometre (34 mi) bridge–tunnel system consisting of a series of three cable-stayed bridges, an undersea tunnel, and four artificial islands. It is both the longest sea crossing and the longest open-sea fixed link in the world. The HZMB spans the Lingding and Jiuzhou channels, connecting Hong Kong, Macau, and Zhuhai—three major cities on the Pearl River Delta.

The HZM Bridge was designed to last for 120 years and cost 127 billion yuan (US$18.8 billion) to build. The cost of constructing the Main Bridge was estimated at 51.1 billion yuan (US$7.56 billion) funded by bank loans and shared among the governments of mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.

china_762 beautiful nanpu bridge at night, crosses huangpu river, shanghai, china Date: 6/3/2021 beautiful nanpu bridge at night, crosses huangpu river, shanghai, china

china_763 Beijing City Skyline Buildings Date: 6/4/2021 Beijing City Skyline Buildings

china_764 Beijing International Trade and Finance Center, China Zun Building Date: 6/4/2021 Beijing International Trade and Finance Center, China Zun Building

china_765 Beijing International Trade and Finance Center, China Zun Building Date: 6/3/2021 Beijing International Trade and Finance Center, China Zun Building

china_766 GANSU, CHINA: Yellow River Stone Forest. It located in Longwan village in Jingtai district of Baiyin city, Gansu province, China. Date: 6/4/2021 GANSU, CHINA: Yellow River Stone Forest. It located in Longwan village in Jingtai district of Baiyin city, Gansu province, China.

china_767 Beijing National Stadium, officially the National Stadium (Chinese: 国家体育场; pinyin: Guójiā Tǐyùchǎng; lit. 'National Stadium'), also known as the Bird's Nest (鸟巢; Niǎocháo), is a 91,000-capacity stadium in Beijing. The stadium was jointly designed by archi Date: 6/4/2021 Beijing National Stadium, officially the National Stadium (Chinese: 国家体育场; pinyin: Guójiā Tǐyùchǎng; lit. 'National Stadium'), also known as the Bird's Nest (鸟巢; Niǎocháo), is a 91,000-capacity stadium in Beijing. The stadium was jointly designed by architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron from Basel-based architecture team Herzog & de Meuron, project architect Stefan Marbach, artist Ai Weiwei, and CADG, which was led by chief architect Li Xinggang. The stadium was designed for use throughout the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics and will be used again in the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. The Bird's Nest sometimes has temporary large screens installed at the stands.

china_768 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail spa Date: 6/4/2021 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail space. Originally the SOHO was designed as a two-tower complex but due to height concerns it was redesigned as a three-tower project featuring towers of lower maximum height. One of the more than a dozen properties developed by SOHO China, the complex officially opened on 20 September 2014. The tallest of the three towers is the third-tallest woman-designed building in the world.

china_769 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail spa Date: 6/7/2014 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail space. Originally the SOHO was designed as a two-tower complex but due to height concerns it was redesigned as a three-tower project featuring towers of lower maximum height. One of the more than a dozen properties developed by SOHO China, the complex officially opened on 20 September 2014. The tallest of the three towers is the third-tallest woman-designed building in the world.

china_770 Galaxy SOHO (simplified Chinese: 银河SOHO; traditional Chinese: 銀河SOHO; pinyin: Yínhé SOHO) is an urban complex building located in Beijing, China. Built between 2009 and 2012, it is the first of two buildings designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid Date: 6/4/2021 Galaxy SOHO (simplified Chinese: 银河SOHO; traditional Chinese: 銀河SOHO; pinyin: Yínhé SOHO) is an urban complex building located in Beijing, China. Built between 2009 and 2012, it is the first of two buildings designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid located in Beijing, along with Wangjing SOHO.

The building is located in the southwest corner of Chaoyangmen Bridge in the Second Ring Road of Beijing. The complex features a curvilinear design consisting of four asymmetric continuous structures. It covers an area of 330,000 m2. The parametric design of the building was inspired by classical Chinese courtyards. The complex offers shops, offices and entertainment facilities.

china_771 Galaxy SOHO (simplified Chinese: 银河SOHO; traditional Chinese: 銀河SOHO; pinyin: Yínhé SOHO) is an urban complex building located in Beijing, China. Built between 2009 and 2012, it is the first of two buildings designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid Date: 6/4/2021 Galaxy SOHO (simplified Chinese: 银河SOHO; traditional Chinese: 銀河SOHO; pinyin: Yínhé SOHO) is an urban complex building located in Beijing, China. Built between 2009 and 2012, it is the first of two buildings designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid located in Beijing, along with Wangjing SOHO.

The building is located in the southwest corner of Chaoyangmen Bridge in the Second Ring Road of Beijing. The complex features a curvilinear design consisting of four asymmetric continuous structures. It covers an area of 330,000 m2. The parametric design of the building was inspired by classical Chinese courtyards. The complex offers shops, offices and entertainment facilities.

China has several amazingly futuristic buildings and the Galaxy Soho is one of the newest ones. Built in 2012, the multi-purpose building is made up of four domes connected by elegantly curved bridges and suspended platforms. The materials used include aluminum, glass, stone, and stainless steel, so it looks modern off an organic vibe.

china_772 Galaxy SOHO (simplified Chinese: 银河SOHO; traditional Chinese: 銀河SOHO; pinyin: Yínhé SOHO) is an urban complex building located in Beijing, China. Built between 2009 and 2012, it is the first of two buildings designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid Date: 6/4/2021 Galaxy SOHO (simplified Chinese: 银河SOHO; traditional Chinese: 銀河SOHO; pinyin: Yínhé SOHO) is an urban complex building located in Beijing, China. Built between 2009 and 2012, it is the first of two buildings designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid located in Beijing, along with Wangjing SOHO.

The building is located in the southwest corner of Chaoyangmen Bridge in the Second Ring Road of Beijing. The complex features a curvilinear design consisting of four asymmetric continuous structures. It covers an area of 330,000 m2. The parametric design of the building was inspired by classical Chinese courtyards. The complex offers shops, offices and entertainment facilities.

China has several amazingly futuristic buildings and the Galaxy Soho is one of the newest ones. Built in 2012, the multi-purpose building is made up of four domes connected by elegantly curved bridges and suspended platforms. The materials used include aluminum, glass, stone, and stainless steel, so it looks modern off an organic vibe.

china_773 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail spa Date: 6/4/2021 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail space. Originally the SOHO was designed as a two-tower complex but due to height concerns it was redesigned as a three-tower project featuring towers of lower maximum height. One of the more than a dozen properties developed by SOHO China, the complex officially opened on 20 September 2014. The tallest of the three towers is the third-tallest woman-designed building in the world.

china_774 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail spa Date: 6/5/2021 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail space. Originally the SOHO was designed as a two-tower complex but due to height concerns it was redesigned as a three-tower project featuring towers of lower maximum height. One of the more than a dozen properties developed by SOHO China, the complex officially opened on 20 September 2014. The tallest of the three towers is the third-tallest woman-designed building in the world.

china_775 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail spa Date: 6/5/2021 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail space. Originally the SOHO was designed as a two-tower complex but due to height concerns it was redesigned as a three-tower project featuring towers of lower maximum height. One of the more than a dozen properties developed by SOHO China, the complex officially opened on 20 September 2014. The tallest of the three towers is the third-tallest woman-designed building in the world.

china_776 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail spa Date: 6/5/2021 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail space. Originally the SOHO was designed as a two-tower complex but due to height concerns it was redesigned as a three-tower project featuring towers of lower maximum height. One of the more than a dozen properties developed by SOHO China, the complex officially opened on 20 September 2014. The tallest of the three towers is the third-tallest woman-designed building in the world.

china_777 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail spa Date: 6/5/2021 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail space. Originally the SOHO was designed as a two-tower complex but due to height concerns it was redesigned as a three-tower project featuring towers of lower maximum height. One of the more than a dozen properties developed by SOHO China, the complex officially opened on 20 September 2014. The tallest of the three towers is the third-tallest woman-designed building in the world.

china_778 Aerial view of Wangjing SOHO at night, Beijing, China Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital Internat Date: 6/5/2021 Aerial view of Wangjing SOHO at night, Beijing, China

Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail space. Originally the SOHO was designed as a two-tower complex but due to height concerns it was redesigned as a three-tower project featuring towers of lower maximum height. One of the more than a dozen properties developed by SOHO China, the complex officially opened on 20 September 2014. The tallest of the three towers is the third-tallest woman-designed building in the world.

china_779 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail spa Date: 6/5/2021 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail space. Originally the SOHO was designed as a two-tower complex but due to height concerns it was redesigned as a three-tower project featuring towers of lower maximum height. One of the more than a dozen properties developed by SOHO China, the complex officially opened on 20 September 2014. The tallest of the three towers is the third-tallest woman-designed building in the world.

china_780 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail spa Date: 6/5/2021 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail space. Originally the SOHO was designed as a two-tower complex but due to height concerns it was redesigned as a three-tower project featuring towers of lower maximum height. One of the more than a dozen properties developed by SOHO China, the complex officially opened on 20 September 2014. The tallest of the three towers is the third-tallest woman-designed building in the world.

china_781 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail spa Date: 6/5/2021 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail space. Originally the SOHO was designed as a two-tower complex but due to height concerns it was redesigned as a three-tower project featuring towers of lower maximum height. One of the more than a dozen properties developed by SOHO China, the complex officially opened on 20 September 2014. The tallest of the three towers is the third-tallest woman-designed building in the world.

china_782 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail spa Date: 6/5/2021 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail space. Originally the SOHO was designed as a two-tower complex but due to height concerns it was redesigned as a three-tower project featuring towers of lower maximum height. One of the more than a dozen properties developed by SOHO China, the complex officially opened on 20 September 2014. The tallest of the three towers is the third-tallest woman-designed building in the world.

china_783 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail spa Date: 6/5/2021 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail space. Originally the SOHO was designed as a two-tower complex but due to height concerns it was redesigned as a three-tower project featuring towers of lower maximum height. One of the more than a dozen properties developed by SOHO China, the complex officially opened on 20 September 2014. The tallest of the three towers is the third-tallest woman-designed building in the world.

china_784 Nine-Dragon wall (Jiulongbi) in Beihai park, Beijing, China Date: 6/5/2021 Nine-Dragon wall (Jiulongbi) in Beihai park, Beijing, China

china_785 BEIJING, CHINA - APRIL 29, 2017: Weibo sign; Weibo Corporation, founded in 2010, is the social network company that provide the Chinese microblogging website Sina Weibo Date: 6/5/2021 BEIJING, CHINA - APRIL 29, 2017: Weibo sign; Weibo Corporation, founded in 2010, is the social network company that provide the Chinese microblogging website Sina Weibo

china_786 Suzhou Market Street in Summer Palace, Beijing, China. Along the Back Lake, the street design imitates the ancient style of shops in Suzhou City Date: 6/5/2021 Suzhou Market Street in Summer Palace, Beijing, China. Along the Back Lake, the street design imitates the ancient style of shops in Suzhou City

china_787 BEIJING, CHINA : 17-Arch Bridge on the Kunming Lake at the Summer Palace complex, an Imperial Garden in Beijing. UNESCO World Heritage. The Summer Palace (simplified Chinese: 颐和园; traditional Chinese: 頤和園; pinyin: Yíhéyuán) is a vast ensemble of l Date: 6/5/2021 BEIJING, CHINA : 17-Arch Bridge on the Kunming Lake at the Summer Palace complex, an Imperial Garden in Beijing. UNESCO World Heritage.

The Summer Palace (simplified Chinese: 颐和园; traditional Chinese: 頤和園; pinyin: Yíhéyuán) is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing. It was an imperial garden in the Qing dynasty. Mainly dominated by Longevity Hill (万寿山; 萬壽山; Wànshòu Shān) and Kunming Lake, it covers an expanse of 2.9 square kilometres (1.1 sq mi), three-quarters of which is water.

Longevity Hill is about 60 m (200 ft) high and has many buildings positioned in sequence. The front hill is rich with splendid halls and pavilions, while the back hill, in sharp contrast, is quiet with natural beauty. The central Kunming Lake, covering 2.2 square kilometres (540 acres), was entirely man-made and the excavated soil was used to build Longevity Hill.

In December 1998, UNESCO included the Summer Palace on its World Heritage List. It declared the Summer Palace "a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. The natural landscape of hills and open water is combined with artificial features such as pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges to form a harmonious ensemble of outstanding aesthetic value".

Notably in recent history, it is also the Central Route terminus of the South-North Water Transfer Project having traversed 1,267 km (787 mi) from Danjiangkou Reservoir, Hubei, making it Beijing's main water supply.

china_788 Aerial view of Ming Tombs Changling mausoleum in Changping District, Beijing, China Date: 6/5/2021 Aerial view of Ming Tombs Changling mausoleum in Changping District, Beijing, China

china_789 National Museum of China in Beijing, China. Date: 6/5/2021 National Museum of China in Beijing, China.

china_790 Galaxy SOHO (simplified Chinese: 银河SOHO; traditional Chinese: 銀河SOHO; pinyin: Yínhé SOHO) is an urban complex building located in Beijing, China. Built between 2009 and 2012, it is the first of two buildings designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid Date: 11/14/2013 Galaxy SOHO (simplified Chinese: 银河SOHO; traditional Chinese: 銀河SOHO; pinyin: Yínhé SOHO) is an urban complex building located in Beijing, China. Built between 2009 and 2012, it is the first of two buildings designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid located in Beijing, along with Wangjing SOHO.

The building is located in the southwest corner of Chaoyangmen Bridge in the Second Ring Road of Beijing. The complex features a curvilinear design consisting of four asymmetric continuous structures. It covers an area of 330,000 m2. The parametric design of the building was inspired by classical Chinese courtyards. The complex offers shops, offices and entertainment facilities.

China has several amazingly futuristic buildings and the Galaxy Soho is one of the newest ones. Built in 2012, the multi-purpose building is made up of four domes connected by elegantly curved bridges and suspended platforms. The materials used include aluminum, glass, stone, and stainless steel, so it looks modern off an organic vibe.

china_791 Galaxy SOHO (simplified Chinese: 银河SOHO; traditional Chinese: 銀河SOHO; pinyin: Yínhé SOHO) is an urban complex building located in Beijing, China. Built between 2009 and 2012, it is the first of two buildings designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid Date: 6/5/2021 Galaxy SOHO (simplified Chinese: 银河SOHO; traditional Chinese: 銀河SOHO; pinyin: Yínhé SOHO) is an urban complex building located in Beijing, China. Built between 2009 and 2012, it is the first of two buildings designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid located in Beijing, along with Wangjing SOHO.

The building is located in the southwest corner of Chaoyangmen Bridge in the Second Ring Road of Beijing. The complex features a curvilinear design consisting of four asymmetric continuous structures. It covers an area of 330,000 m2. The parametric design of the building was inspired by classical Chinese courtyards. The complex offers shops, offices and entertainment facilities.

China has several amazingly futuristic buildings and the Galaxy Soho is one of the newest ones. Built in 2012, the multi-purpose building is made up of four domes connected by elegantly curved bridges and suspended platforms. The materials used include aluminum, glass, stone, and stainless steel, so it looks modern off an organic vibe.

china_792 Galaxy SOHO (simplified Chinese: 银河SOHO; traditional Chinese: 銀河SOHO; pinyin: Yínhé SOHO) is an urban complex building located in Beijing, China. Built between 2009 and 2012, it is the first of two buildings designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid Date: 6/5/2021 Galaxy SOHO (simplified Chinese: 银河SOHO; traditional Chinese: 銀河SOHO; pinyin: Yínhé SOHO) is an urban complex building located in Beijing, China. Built between 2009 and 2012, it is the first of two buildings designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid located in Beijing, along with Wangjing SOHO.

The building is located in the southwest corner of Chaoyangmen Bridge in the Second Ring Road of Beijing. The complex features a curvilinear design consisting of four asymmetric continuous structures. It covers an area of 330,000 m2. The parametric design of the building was inspired by classical Chinese courtyards. The complex offers shops, offices and entertainment facilities.

China has several amazingly futuristic buildings and the Galaxy Soho is one of the newest ones. Built in 2012, the multi-purpose building is made up of four domes connected by elegantly curved bridges and suspended platforms. The materials used include aluminum, glass, stone, and stainless steel, so it looks modern off an organic vibe.

china_793 Galaxy SOHO (simplified Chinese: 银河SOHO; traditional Chinese: 銀河SOHO; pinyin: Yínhé SOHO) is an urban complex building located in Beijing, China. Built between 2009 and 2012, it is the first of two buildings designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid Date: 6/5/2021 Galaxy SOHO (simplified Chinese: 银河SOHO; traditional Chinese: 銀河SOHO; pinyin: Yínhé SOHO) is an urban complex building located in Beijing, China. Built between 2009 and 2012, it is the first of two buildings designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid located in Beijing, along with Wangjing SOHO.

The building is located in the southwest corner of Chaoyangmen Bridge in the Second Ring Road of Beijing. The complex features a curvilinear design consisting of four asymmetric continuous structures. It covers an area of 330,000 m2. The parametric design of the building was inspired by classical Chinese courtyards. The complex offers shops, offices and entertainment facilities.

China has several amazingly futuristic buildings and the Galaxy Soho is one of the newest ones. Built in 2012, the multi-purpose building is made up of four domes connected by elegantly curved bridges and suspended platforms. The materials used include aluminum, glass, stone, and stainless steel, so it looks modern off an organic vibe.

china_794 Canton Tower and Liede Bridge at dusk, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Date: 6/6/2021 Canton Tower and Liede Bridge at dusk, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

china_795 The Canton Tower (Chinese: 广州塔), formally Guangzhou TV Astronomical and Sightseeing Tower (Chinese: 广州电视台天文及观光塔), is a 604-meter (1,982 ft)-tall multipurpose observation tower in the Haizhu District of Guangzhou (alternatively romanized as Canton). The to Date: 6/6/2021 The Canton Tower (Chinese: 广州塔), formally Guangzhou TV Astronomical and Sightseeing Tower (Chinese: 广州电视台天文及观光塔), is a 604-meter (1,982 ft)-tall multipurpose observation tower in the Haizhu District of Guangzhou (alternatively romanized as Canton). The tower was topped out in 2009 and it became operational on 29 September 2010 for the 2010 Asian Games. The tower briefly held the title of tallest tower in the world, replacing the CN Tower, before being surpassed by the Tokyo Skytree. It was the tallest structure in China prior to the topping out of the Shanghai Tower on 3 August 2013, and is now the second tallest tower and the fourth-tallest freestanding structure in the world.

china_796 Canton Tower and Liede Bridge at night, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Date: 6/6/2021 Canton Tower and Liede Bridge at night, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

china_797 The yellow crane tower, located on snake hill in Wuhan, is one of the three famous towers south of the Yangtze River, China. Date: 6/7/2021 The yellow crane tower, located on snake hill in Wuhan, is one of the three famous towers south of the Yangtze River, China.

china_798 Beijing International Trade and Finance Center, China Zun Building, Beijing, China Date: 6/7/2021 Beijing International Trade and Finance Center, China Zun Building, Beijing, China

china_799 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail spa Date: 6/7/2021 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail space. Originally the SOHO was designed as a two-tower complex but due to height concerns it was redesigned as a three-tower project featuring towers of lower maximum height. One of the more than a dozen properties developed by SOHO China, the complex officially opened on 20 September 2014. The tallest of the three towers is the third-tallest woman-designed building in the world.

china_800 Beijing International Trade and Finance Center, China Zun Building, Beijing, China Date: 3/21/2019 Beijing International Trade and Finance Center, China Zun Building, Beijing, China

china_801 Beijing International Trade and Finance Center, China Zun Building, Beijing, China Date: 6/9/2021 Beijing International Trade and Finance Center, China Zun Building, Beijing, China

china_802 Beijing International Trade and Finance Center, China Zun Building, Beijing, China Date: 9/8/2018 Beijing International Trade and Finance Center, China Zun Building, Beijing, China

china_803 Street view of Beijing with Chaoyang Park Plaza, Beijing, China. This space-age skyscraper looms over Chaoyang Park like something that’s escaped from a sci-fi movie, until you realise it was inspired by traditional Chinese shanshui (literally ‘water Date: 6/9/2021 Street view of Beijing with Chaoyang Park Plaza, Beijing, China.

This space-age skyscraper looms over Chaoyang Park like something that’s escaped from a sci-fi movie, until you realise it was inspired by traditional Chinese shanshui (literally ‘water mountain’) paintings. Chaoyang Park Plaza was designed as an extension of the garden landscape below, delivering a larger-than-life interpretation of the mountains and waterfalls depicted in those ancient ink masterpieces.

china_804 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is a national forest park located in Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China. It is one of several national parks within the Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Date: 6/12/2021 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is a national forest park located in Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China. It is one of several national parks within the Wulingyuan Scenic Area.

china_806 skyline, office buildings and modern cityscape of shenzhen, China Date: 6/14/2021 skyline, office buildings and modern cityscape of shenzhen, China

china_807 China Resources Headquarters in Shenzhen, China Date: 6/14/2021 China Resources Headquarters in Shenzhen, China

china_808 21 runners die after extreme weather hits ultramarathon trail in China. Twenty-one people running a mountain ultramarathon have died in northwestern China after hail, freezing rain and gale-force winds hit the high-altitude race, state media repor Date: 6/15/2021 21 runners die after extreme weather hits ultramarathon trail in China.

Twenty-one people running a mountain ultramarathon have died in northwestern China after hail, freezing rain and gale-force winds hit the high-altitude race, state media reported Sunday.

After an all-night rescue operation in freezing temperatures involving more than 700 personnel, rescuers were able to confirm that 151 people were safe, out of a total of 172 participants. Twenty-one had died, according to the official Xinhua News Agency, which said the runners suffered from physical discomfort and the sudden drop in temperature.

The runners were racing on an extremely narrow mountain path at an altitude reaching 2,000-3,000 meters (6,500-9,800 feet). The 100-kilometer (60-mile) race was held Saturday in the Yellow River Stone Forest tourist site in Baiyin city in Gansu province.

A tragedy high on a mountain was a wake-up call for China's booming marathon industry

When Zhang Xiaotao set off last weekend on a 100-kilometer (62-mile) ultra-marathon through the jagged mountains of northwestern China, he didn't know he was embarking on one of the deadliest journeys in the country's sporting history.

Zhang is the lone survivor of the six athletes who were leading the race on a remote stretch of track when extreme weather caused freezing rain and a sudden dive in temperature.

A local herdsman dragged Zhang into a cave, which shielded him from succumbing to the hypothermia that killed his closest competitors. In total, 21 of the 172 participants died, including some of China's best-known marathon champions.

The tragedy shocked China's running community and prompted public outrage, with many questioning whether the organizers had planned the race properly and prepared participants for the extreme weather.

As China's rising middle class picks up running as a hobby, marathons and trail races have exploded in popularity over the past years.

According to the Chinese Athletic Association, 1,828 marathons and other long-distance races were held across China in 2019 before the pandemic hit, drawing more than 7 million participants. In 2014, there were just 51 races.

The skyrocketing growth was partly spurred by government efforts to develop the country's sports industry. In 2014, the General Administration of Sports of China announced that organizers no longer had to seek approval from the administration or its subsidiaries to host commercial sports events -- a major boon to the running industry.

Local governments rushed to host races to promote tourism and drive consumption, but lax industry regulation and weak government oversight has created safety hazards, according to experts and a race organizer CNN has spoken to. They say races are often poorly organized, and sometimes plagued by injuries and deaths.

In an emergency meeting last week, top sports officials acknowledged there were "problems and inadequacies" in the supervision of sports events, and called on organizers to improve safety measures and contingency planning.

"All departments and units ... should focus on preventing and resolving major risks as a key priority," said a readout of the meeting.

The provincial government of Gansu, where last Saturday's event was held, has launched an investigation into the incident, but critics say the deadly race is a wake-up call to authorities across the nation -- especially in poorer provinces where the promise of profits is tempting organizers to cut costs.

china_809 A Long March-2F rocket carrying a crew of Chinese astronauts in a Shenzhou-12 spaceship lifts off at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China, on June 17, 2021.China successfully launched three astronauts into space on Thur Date: 6/17/2021 A Long March-2F rocket carrying a crew of Chinese astronauts in a Shenzhou-12 spaceship lifts off at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China, on June 17, 2021.

China successfully launched three astronauts into space on Thursday, bringing the country one step closer to completing its new space station.

The Shenzhou-12 spacecraft, or Divine Vessel, was launched on a Long March-2F carrier rocket Thursday morning, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China's Gobi Desert.

The mission will send the crew to the core module of the planned space station, called Tiangong or Heavenly Palace, which is still under construction in a low Earth orbit.

china_810 Shenzhou manned space vessel in the direction of coupling to the TIANHE core module in TIANGONG 3 - Chinese space station with the planet Earth behind on black space background. 3D Illustration Date: 6/17/2021 Shenzhou manned space vessel in the direction of coupling to the TIANHE core module in TIANGONG 3 - Chinese space station with the planet Earth behind on black space background. 3D Illustration

china_811 Longmen Grottoes with Buddha's figures are Starting with the Northern Wei Dynasty in 493 AD. It is one of the four notable grottoes in China. Date: 6/20/2021 Longmen Grottoes with Buddha's figures are Starting with the Northern Wei Dynasty in 493 AD. It is one of the four notable grottoes in China.

china_812 Landscape at Moon Hill, Yangshuo, China. Date: 6/20/2021 Landscape at Moon Hill, Yangshuo, China.

china_813 Beautiful natural landscapes of Guilin Date: 6/21/2021 Beautiful natural landscapes of Guilin

china_814 Low light scenery of big wild goose pagoda, Xian, China Date: 6/21/2021 Low light scenery of big wild goose pagoda, Xian, China

china_815 Tiananmen gate in Beijing, China. Chinese text on the red wall reads: Long live China and the unity of all peoples in the world. Date: 6/21/2021 Tiananmen gate in Beijing, China. Chinese text on the red wall reads: Long live China and the unity of all peoples in the world.

china_816 Wulong National Park, Chongqing, China the most famous place of valley in china world heritage landscape Date: 6/21/2021 Wulong National Park, Chongqing, China the most famous place of valley in china world heritage landscape

china_818 View of the CITIC Tower measuring 528 meters. It is the ninth tallest building in the world and fifth in China. Beijing International Trade and Finance Center, China Zun Building, Beijing, China. Date: 6/23/2021 View of the CITIC Tower measuring 528 meters. It is the ninth tallest building in the world and fifth in China.

Beijing International Trade and Finance Center, China Zun Building, Beijing, China.

china_819 Aerial view of Canton Tower, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. The Canton Tower (Chinese: 广州塔), formally Guangzhou TV Astronomical and Sightseeing Tower (Chinese: 广州电视台天文及观光塔), is a 604-meter (1,982 ft)-tall multipurpose observation to Date: 6/25/2021 Aerial view of Canton Tower, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

The Canton Tower (Chinese: 广州塔), formally Guangzhou TV Astronomical and Sightseeing Tower (Chinese: 广州电视台天文及观光塔), is a 604-meter (1,982 ft)-tall multipurpose observation tower in the Haizhu District of Guangzhou (alternatively romanized as Canton). The tower was topped out in 2009 and it became operational on 29 September 2010 for the 2010 Asian Games. The tower briefly held the title of tallest tower in the world, replacing the CN Tower, before being surpassed by the Tokyo Skytree. It was the tallest structure in China prior to the topping out of the Shanghai Tower on 3 August 2013, and is now the second tallest tower and the fourth-tallest freestanding structure in the world.

china_820 3D model of China's Tiangong-1 space station orbiting the planet Earth with the flag of China in the background. 3D rendering Date: 6/26/2021 3D model of China's Tiangong-1 space station orbiting the planet Earth with the flag of China in the background. 3D rendering

china_821 Landscape of Guilin, Li River and Karst mountains. Located in The Ancient Town of Xingping, Yangshuo County, Guilin City, Guangxi Province, China. Date: 6/27/2021 Landscape of Guilin, Li River and Karst mountains. Located in The Ancient Town of Xingping, Yangshuo County, Guilin City, Guangxi Province, China.

china_823 J Hotel Shanghai Tower: World's highest hotel opens in China. The J Hotel Shanghai Tower, which opened on June 19, isn't just another high-end property. It claims to be the highest hotel in the world. The J Hotel occupies the top floors of the Date: 6/29/2021 J Hotel Shanghai Tower: World's highest hotel opens in China

The J Hotel Shanghai Tower, which opened on June 19, isn't just another high-end property.

It claims to be the highest hotel in the world. The J Hotel occupies the top floors of the Shanghai Tower -- which at 632 meters (about 2,000 feet) is the tallest building in all of China.

Aside from impressive bragging rights, what is the hotel actually like? The J has 165 rooms, of which 34 are suites. There's 24/7 personal butler service, an indoor swimming pool, toiletries by Hermes and Diptyque, magnolia petal-shaped bathtubs, a luxe spa with a focus on Reiki treatments and full Chinese tea sets in every room.

china_824 J Hotel Shanghai Tower: World's highest hotel opens in China. The J Hotel Shanghai Tower, which opened on June 19, isn't just another high-end property. It claims to be the highest hotel in the world. The J Hotel occupies the top floors of the Date: 6/29/2021 J Hotel Shanghai Tower: World's highest hotel opens in China

The J Hotel Shanghai Tower, which opened on June 19, isn't just another high-end property.

It claims to be the highest hotel in the world. The J Hotel occupies the top floors of the Shanghai Tower -- which at 632 meters (about 2,000 feet) is the tallest building in all of China.

Aside from impressive bragging rights, what is the hotel actually like? The J has 165 rooms, of which 34 are suites. There's 24/7 personal butler service, an indoor swimming pool, toiletries by Hermes and Diptyque, magnolia petal-shaped bathtubs, a luxe spa with a focus on Reiki treatments and full Chinese tea sets in every room.

china_826 The Beijing central business district, or Beijing CBD (simplified Chinese: 北京商务中心区; traditional Chinese: 北京商務中心區; pinyin: Běijīng Shāngwù Zhōngxīn Qū), is the primary area for finance, media, and business services in Beijing, China. Beijing CBD oc Date: 7/6/2021 The Beijing central business district, or Beijing CBD (simplified Chinese: 北京商务中心区; traditional Chinese: 北京商務中心區; pinyin: Běijīng Shāngwù Zhōngxīn Qū), is the primary area for finance, media, and business services in Beijing, China.

Beijing CBD occupies 3.99 km2 of the Chaoyang District on the east side of the city. Geographically situated to the east of the city center, sandwiched between the 3rd Ring Road and the 4th Ring Road, the Beijing CBD is currently undergoing large-scale development.

china_827 Canton Tower and Haixinsha Island, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. Date: 7/22/2021 Canton Tower and Haixinsha Island, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.

china_828 The Beijing central business district, or Beijing CBD (simplified Chinese: 北京商务中心区; traditional Chinese: 北京商務中心區; pinyin: Běijīng Shāngwù Zhōngxīn Qū), is the primary area for finance, media, and business services in Beijing, China. Beijing CBD occup Date: 7/29/2021 The Beijing central business district, or Beijing CBD (simplified Chinese: 北京商务中心区; traditional Chinese: 北京商務中心區; pinyin: Běijīng Shāngwù Zhōngxīn Qū), is the primary area for finance, media, and business services in Beijing, China.

Beijing CBD occupies 3.99 km2 of the Chaoyang District on the east side of the city. Geographically situated to the east of the city center, sandwiched between the 3rd Ring Road and the 4th Ring Road, the Beijing CBD is currently undergoing large-scale development.

china_829 The Beijing central business district, or Beijing CBD (simplified Chinese: 北京商务中心区; traditional Chinese: 北京商務中心區; pinyin: Běijīng Shāngwù Zhōngxīn Qū), is the primary area for finance, media, and business services in Beijing, China.Beijing CBD occupie Date: 8/1/2021 The Beijing central business district, or Beijing CBD (simplified Chinese: 北京商务中心区; traditional Chinese: 北京商務中心區; pinyin: Běijīng Shāngwù Zhōngxīn Qū), is the primary area for finance, media, and business services in Beijing, China.

Beijing CBD occupies 3.99 km2 of the Chaoyang District on the east side of the city. Geographically situated to the east of the city center, sandwiched between the 3rd Ring Road and the 4th Ring Road, the Beijing CBD is currently undergoing large-scale development.

china_831 The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge (HZMB) is a 55-kilometre (34 mi) bridge–tunnel system consisting of a series of three cable-stayed bridges, an undersea tunnel, and four artificial islands. It is both the longest sea crossing and the longest open-sea fix Date: 10/22/2018 The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge (HZMB) is a 55-kilometre (34 mi) bridge–tunnel system consisting of a series of three cable-stayed bridges, an undersea tunnel, and four artificial islands. It is both the longest sea crossing and the longest open-sea fixed link in the world. The HZMB spans the Lingding and Jiuzhou channels, connecting Hong Kong, Macau, and Zhuhai—three major cities on the Pearl River Delta.

The HZM Bridge was designed to last for 120 years and cost ¥127 billion (US$18.8 billion) to build. The cost of constructing the Main Bridge was estimated at ¥51.1 billion (US$7.56 billion) funded by bank loans and shared among the governments of mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.

Originally set to be opened to traffic in late 2016, the structure was completed on 6 February 2018 and journalists were subsequently taken for a ride over the bridge. On 24 October 2018, the HZMB was opened to the public after its inauguration a day earlier by Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

china_832 The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge (HZMB) is a 55-kilometre (34 mi) bridge–tunnel system consisting of a series of three cable-stayed bridges, an undersea tunnel, and four artificial islands. It is both the longest sea crossing and the longest open-sea fix Date: 10/22/2018 The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge (HZMB) is a 55-kilometre (34 mi) bridge–tunnel system consisting of a series of three cable-stayed bridges, an undersea tunnel, and four artificial islands. It is both the longest sea crossing and the longest open-sea fixed link in the world. The HZMB spans the Lingding and Jiuzhou channels, connecting Hong Kong, Macau, and Zhuhai—three major cities on the Pearl River Delta.

The HZM Bridge was designed to last for 120 years and cost ¥127 billion (US$18.8 billion) to build. The cost of constructing the Main Bridge was estimated at ¥51.1 billion (US$7.56 billion) funded by bank loans and shared among the governments of mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.

Originally set to be opened to traffic in late 2016, the structure was completed on 6 February 2018 and journalists were subsequently taken for a ride over the bridge. On 24 October 2018, the HZMB was opened to the public after its inauguration a day earlier by Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

china_833 Tianzi Shan Mountain Peak in Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China. The national park is the inspiration for Avatar's Pandora setting. Date: 8/15/2021 Tianzi Shan Mountain Peak in Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China. The national park is the inspiration for Avatar's Pandora setting.

china_834 Shanghai, China - November 15,2019 : Shanghai Yangshan Deepwater Port Container Cargo Terminal,Shanghai has become one of the world's largest container port. Date: 8/30/2021 Shanghai, China - November 15,2019 : Shanghai Yangshan Deepwater Port Container Cargo Terminal,Shanghai has become one of the world's largest container port.

china_835 Shanghai, China : Shanghai Yangshan Deepwater Port Container Cargo Terminal, Shanghai has become one of the world's largest container port. Date: 8/30/2021 Shanghai, China : Shanghai Yangshan Deepwater Port Container Cargo Terminal, Shanghai has become one of the world's largest container port.

china_836 Shanghai Yangshan Deepwater Port Container Terminal Yangshan Port (Chinese: 洋山港, p Yángshān Gǎng, Wu Yan-se Kaon), formally the Yangshan Deep-Water Port (洋山深水港, p Yángshān Shēnshuǐ Gǎng, Wu Yan-se Sen-sy Kaon), is a deep water port for container ships Date: 9/2/2021 Shanghai Yangshan Deepwater Port Container Terminal

Yangshan Port (Chinese: 洋山港, p Yángshān Gǎng, Wu Yan-se Kaon), formally the Yangshan Deep-Water Port (洋山深水港, p Yángshān Shēnshuǐ Gǎng, Wu Yan-se Sen-sy Kaon), is a deep water port for container ships in Hangzhou Bay south of Shanghai. Connected to Shanghai's Pudong New Area by the Donghai Bridge and forming part of the Port of Shanghai, the islands of Greater and Lesser Yangshan are administered separately as part of Zhejiang's Shengsi County.

Built to allow the Port of Shanghai to grow despite shallow waters near the shore, it allows berths with depths of up to 15 metres (49 ft) to be built, and can handle today's largest container ships. The port is built on the islands of Greater and Lesser Yangshan, part of the Zhoushan archipelago, with fill from land reclamation. In 2019, the port handled 43.35 million TEU. In 2015, the port handled 36.54 million Twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) up 3.5% over 2014. In 2013 the volume was 33.6 million TEU.[2] In mid-2011, port officials said the port was on track to move 12.3 million TEUs during the year, up from 10.1 million TEUs in 2010. The port is part of the Maritime Silk Road.

china_837 Jiayuguan, Gansu Province, China from the perspective of drones Jiayu Pass is the first frontier fortress at the west end of the Ming dynasty Great Wall, near the city of Jiayuguan in Gansu province. Along with Juyong Pass and Shanhai Pass, it is one Date: 10/5/2021 Jiayuguan, Gansu Province, China from the perspective of drones

Jiayu Pass is the first frontier fortress at the west end of the Ming dynasty Great Wall, near the city of Jiayuguan in Gansu province. Along with Juyong Pass and Shanhai Pass, it is one of the main passes of the Great Wall.

china_838 XIAN,CHINA -JUNE 13 :The Terracotta Army or the "Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses" buried in the pits next to the Qin Shi Huang's tomb in 210-209 BC. June 13, 2012 in Xian of Shaanxi Province, China Date: 10/7/2021 XIAN,CHINA -JUNE 13 :The Terracotta Army or the "Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses" buried in the pits next to the Qin Shi Huang's tomb in 210-209 BC. June 13, 2012 in Xian of Shaanxi Province, China

china_840 The Ping An International Finance Center, Shenzhen, China Date: 10/7/2021 The Ping An International Finance Center, Shenzhen, China

china_841 Shenzhen skyline at night, China Date: 10/9/2021 Shenzhen skyline at night, China

china_842 Canton Tower and Haixinsha Island at twilight, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. Date: 10/17/2021 Canton Tower and Haixinsha Island at twilight, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.

china_844 Potala Palace, Tibet, China พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ Date: 10/22/2021 Potala Palace, Tibet, China

พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์

china_845 Amazing scenery of Rainbow mountain and blue sky background in sunset. Zhangye Danxia National Geopark, Gansu, China. Colorful landscape, rainbow hills, unusual colored rocks, sandstone erosion Date: 10/26/2021 Amazing scenery of Rainbow mountain and blue sky background in sunset. Zhangye Danxia National Geopark, Gansu, China. Colorful landscape, rainbow hills, unusual colored rocks, sandstone erosion

china_849 The sun and moon twin pagodas at sunset, Guilin, Guangxi, China Date: 11/3/2021 The sun and moon twin pagodas at sunset, Guilin, Guangxi, China

china_850 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail spa Date: 11/3/2021 Wangjing SOHO (Chinese: 望京SOHO; pinyin: Wàngjīng SOHO) is a complex of three curvilinear asymmetric skyscrapers in Wangjing in Beijing, China, between central Beijing and Beijing Capital International Airport. The towers contain both office and retail space. Originally the SOHO was designed as a two-tower complex but due to height concerns it was redesigned as a three-tower project featuring towers of lower maximum height. One of the more than a dozen properties developed by SOHO China, the complex officially opened on 20 September 2014. The tallest of the three towers is the third-tallest woman-designed building in the world.

china_851 The CCTV Headquarters in Beijing, China at sunset China's Beijing City, a famous landmark building, China CCTV (CCTV) 234 meters tall skyscrapers is very spectacular. Date: 6/11/2015 The CCTV Headquarters in Beijing, China at sunset China's Beijing City, a famous landmark building, China CCTV (CCTV) 234 meters tall skyscrapers is very spectacular.

china_852 Jinli Ancient Street, Chengdu, China Jinli (Chinese: 锦里古街; pinyin: jǐnlǐ gǔjiē) is a street in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. The street is about 550 meters long. It is a part of the Temple of Marquis, and the buildings are in the Qing Dynasty style Date: 11/3/2021 Jinli Ancient Street, Chengdu, China

Jinli (Chinese: 锦里古街; pinyin: jǐnlǐ gǔjiē) is a street in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. The street is about 550 meters long. It is a part of the Temple of Marquis, and the buildings are in the Qing Dynasty style. The theme is Three Kingdoms Culture, a traditional folk custom. There are many bars, inns, snack stores and souvenir shops. The street was renovated in 2004.[1] In 2005, Jinli was named as “National Top Ten City Commercial Pedestrian Street”. In 2006, Jinli was named as “National Demonstration Base Of The Cultural Industry” by the Ministry of Culture. There are approximately 18,000,000 visitors a year. Especially in Spring Festival, more people come to visit "Big Temple Fair".

china_853 Summer Palace with historical architecture and boat in Beijing. Date: 11/4/2021 Summer Palace with historical architecture and boat in Beijing.

china_854 Exhibition of the famous Chinese Terracotta Warriors in Xian, China. The terracotta warriors are made in 210-209 BCE to protect the emperor in his afterlife. Date: 11/4/2021 Exhibition of the famous Chinese Terracotta Warriors in Xian, China. The terracotta warriors are made in 210-209 BCE to protect the emperor in his afterlife.

china_855 Dongguan, China - 11-26-2017: Logo of Huawei at night on the main building of Huawei Base in Songshan Lake District of Dongguan city, Guangdong Province, China. Date: 11/16/2021 Dongguan, China - 11-26-2017: Logo of Huawei at night on the main building of Huawei Base in Songshan Lake District of Dongguan city, Guangdong Province, China.

china_857 Beijing CBD Central Business District at Sunset The beijing central business district, or Beijing CBD (simplified Chinese: 北京商务中心区; traditional Chinese: 北京商務中心區; pinyin: Běijīng Shāngwù Zhōngxīn Qū), is the primary area for finance, media, and bus Date: 11/20/2021 Beijing CBD Central Business District at Sunset

The beijing central business district, or Beijing CBD (simplified Chinese: 北京商务中心区; traditional Chinese: 北京商務中心區; pinyin: Běijīng Shāngwù Zhōngxīn Qū), is the primary area for finance, media, and business services in Beijing, China.

Beijing CBD occupies 3.99 km2 of the Chaoyang District on the east side of the city. Geographically situated to the east of the city center, sandwiched between the 3rd Ring Road and the 4th Ring Road, the Beijing CBD is currently undergoing large-scale development.

china_860 The Palace Museum with China Zun building in background. Modern and ancient architecture in beijing, China Date: 11/22/2021 The Palace Museum with China Zun building in background. Modern and ancient architecture in beijing, China

china_861 The Autumn at Yading Nature Reserve in Daocheng County, China Nyidên (Tibetan), or Yading (Mandarin transcription 亚丁), is a national level reserve in Daocheng County, in the southwest of Sichuan Province, China. It is a mountain sanctuary and major Date: 11/22/2021 The Autumn at Yading Nature Reserve in Daocheng County, China
Nyidên (Tibetan), or Yading (Mandarin transcription 亚丁), is a national level reserve in Daocheng County, in the southwest of Sichuan Province, China. It is a mountain sanctuary and major Tibetan pilgrimage site comprising three peaks sanctified by the 5th Dalai Lama. The peaks are seen as emanations of the three boddhisatvas Chenrezig, Jampayang and Chanadorje, with Chenrezig being the highest peak at 6032 meters above sea level. It is served by Daocheng Yading Airport.

china_862 The terracotta warriors at the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China. Date: 11/22/2021 The terracotta warriors at the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China.

china_863 China marked with a flag on the map. Date: 1/18/2019 China marked with a flag on the map.

china_864 New year's fireworks in shanghai, China Date: 12/9/2021 New year's fireworks in shanghai, China

china_865 White arrow down on the flag of China as background. China was already facing an economic slowdown in 2022. Then came Omicron. Hong Kong (CNN Business) China's economy is still struggling with real estate woes and fallout from sporadic Covid-19 loc Date: 12/16/2021 White arrow down on the flag of China as background.

China was already facing an economic slowdown in 2022. Then came Omicron

Hong Kong (CNN Business) China's economy is still struggling with real estate woes and fallout from sporadic Covid-19 lockdowns. Throw the global spread of the Omicron variant into the mix and it could be looking at a sharp slowdown next year.

Government data released Wednesday showed trouble spots for the world's second largest economy in November. Residential housing prices fell for a third consecutive month, a sign that an ongoing property crisis continues to deepen. Retail sales also struggled, suggesting that coronavirus outbreaks and the government's "zero-Covid" approach of locking down areas where the virus flares up are taking their toll on the economy.

Analysts say that these problems aren't going away, as new outbreaks force companies to close factories in key manufacturing regions.

china_866 Galaxy SOHO (simplified Chinese: 银河SOHO; traditional Chinese: 銀河SOHO; pinyin: Yínhé SOHO) is an urban complex building located in Beijing, China. Built between 2009 and 2012, it is the first of two buildings designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid Date: 12/23/2021 Galaxy SOHO (simplified Chinese: 银河SOHO; traditional Chinese: 銀河SOHO; pinyin: Yínhé SOHO) is an urban complex building located in Beijing, China. Built between 2009 and 2012, it is the first of two buildings designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid located in Beijing, along with Wangjing SOHO.

The building is located in the southwest corner of Chaoyangmen Bridge in the Second Ring Road of Beijing. The complex features a curvilinear design consisting of four asymmetric continuous structures. It covers an area of 330,000 m2. The parametric design of the building was inspired by classical Chinese courtyards. The complex offers shops, offices and entertainment facilities.

China has several amazingly futuristic buildings and the Galaxy Soho is one of the newest ones. Built in 2012, the multi-purpose building is made up of four domes connected by elegantly curved bridges and suspended platforms. The materials used include aluminum, glass, stone, and stainless steel, so it looks modern off an organic vibe.

china_867 New year's fireworks in beijing, China The Beijing central business district, or Beijing CBD (simplified Chinese: 北京商务中心区; traditional Chinese: 北京商務中心區; pinyin: Běijīng Shāngwù Zhōngxīn Qū), is the primary area for finance, media, and business serv Date: 12/27/2021 New year's fireworks in beijing, China

The Beijing central business district, or Beijing CBD (simplified Chinese: 北京商务中心区; traditional Chinese: 北京商務中心區; pinyin: Běijīng Shāngwù Zhōngxīn Qū), is the primary area for finance, media, and business services in Beijing, China.

Beijing CBD occupies 3.99 km2 of the Chaoyang District on the east side of the city. Geographically situated to the east of the city center, sandwiched between the 3rd Ring Road and the 4th Ring Road, the Beijing CBD is currently undergoing large-scale development.

china_869 Shanghai Skylines, Shanghai, China. Aerial view of Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai tower and Shanghai World Financial Center Date: 12/27/2021 Shanghai Skylines, Shanghai, China. Aerial view of Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai tower and Shanghai World Financial Center

china_870 The Heaven's Gate, Tianmen Shan national park Zhangjiajie Date: 12/29/2021 The Heaven's Gate, Tianmen Shan national park Zhangjiajie

china_871 Dali three white pagodas and Cangshan Mountains. Taken in the Dali, Yunnan, China. Date: 12/29/2021 Dali three white pagodas and Cangshan Mountains. Taken in the Dali, Yunnan, China.

china_872 Leifeng Pagoda is a five story tall tower with eight sides, located on Sunset Hill south of the West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. Originally constructed in the year AD 975, it collapsed in 1924 but was rebuilt in 2002. Since then, it has become a po Date: 1/9/2022 Leifeng Pagoda is a five story tall tower with eight sides, located on Sunset Hill south of the West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. Originally constructed in the year AD 975, it collapsed in 1924 but was rebuilt in 2002. Since then, it has become a popular tourist attraction.

china_874 Kanas Lake, Xinjiang, China Date: 1/11/2022 Kanas Lake, Xinjiang, China

china_875 Chengen buddhist temple and view of the new golden summit in Fanjing mountain in Guizhou, China Date: 1/13/2022 Chengen buddhist temple and view of the new golden summit in Fanjing mountain in Guizhou, China

china_876 The Fanjingshan or Mount Fanjing, located in Tongren, Guizhou province, is the highest peak of the Wuling Mountains in southwestern China. Fanjingshan is a sacred mountain in Chinese Buddhism. Date: 1/13/2022 The Fanjingshan or Mount Fanjing, located in Tongren, Guizhou province, is the highest peak of the Wuling Mountains in southwestern China. Fanjingshan is a sacred mountain in Chinese Buddhism.

china_877 The Fanjingshan (Chinese: 梵净山; pinyin: Fànjìngshān; literal translation: brahma net mountain) or Mount Fanjing, located in Tongren, Guizhou province, is the highest peak of the Wuling Mountains in southeastern China, at an elevation of 2,570 m (8,430 ft). Date: 1/13/2022 The Fanjingshan (Chinese: 梵净山; pinyin: Fànjìngshān; literal translation: brahma net mountain) or Mount Fanjing, located in Tongren, Guizhou province, is the highest peak of the Wuling Mountains in southeastern China, at an elevation of 2,570 m (8,430 ft). The Fanjingshan National Nature Reserve was established in 1978 and designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1986. Fanjingshan is a sacred mountain in Chinese Buddhism, considered to be the bodhimaṇḍa of the Maitreya Buddha. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018.

china_878 The Beijing central business district, or Beijing CBD (simplified Chinese: 北京商务中心区; traditional Chinese: 北京商務中心區; pinyin: Běijīng Shāngwù Zhōngxīn Qū), is the primary area for finance, media, and business services in Beijing, China.Beijing CBD occupie Date: 1/20/2022 The Beijing central business district, or Beijing CBD (simplified Chinese: 北京商务中心区; traditional Chinese: 北京商務中心區; pinyin: Běijīng Shāngwù Zhōngxīn Qū), is the primary area for finance, media, and business services in Beijing, China.

Beijing CBD occupies 3.99 km2 of the Chaoyang District on the east side of the city. Geographically situated to the east of the city center, sandwiched between the 3rd Ring Road and the 4th Ring Road, the Beijing CBD is currently undergoing large-scale development.

china_879 Raffles City Chongqing complex, Chaotianmen wharf skyline and buildings in Chongqing with Dongshuimen bridge, China Date: 1/23/2022 Raffles City Chongqing complex, Chaotianmen wharf skyline and buildings in Chongqing with Dongshuimen bridge, China

china_880 Raffles City Chongqing complex, Chaotianmen wharf skyline and buildings at night in Chongqing, China Date: 1/26/2022 Raffles City Chongqing complex, Chaotianmen wharf skyline and buildings at night in Chongqing, China

china_881 Aerial view of Jianggan District, Qianjiang New City, Hangzhou, China. Qianjiang New City (Chinese: 钱江新城; pinyin: Qiánjiāng Xīnchéng) is a new area situated in the west bank of Qiantang River in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. Construction work Date: 2/6/2022 Aerial view of Jianggan District, Qianjiang New City, Hangzhou, China

Qianjiang New City (Chinese: 钱江新城; pinyin: Qiánjiāng Xīnchéng) is a new area situated in the west bank of Qiantang River in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. Construction work of this district began in 2007, being a significant part of Hangzhou's resolution of expansion from "West-Lake-centered era" to "Qiantang-River-centered era". It is currently one of two central business districts and the financial district of Hangzhou city.

Iconic architecture in the district includes the golden-egg-structured International Conference Center, moon-shaped Hangzhou Grand Theatre, and the City Balcony and Raffles City shopping mall. Hangzhou municipal government moved from city center to Qianjiang New City in 2016.

Line 1, Line 2 and Line 4 of Hangzhou Metro are currently serving the district. The future Line 7 and Line 9 will be completed by the end of 2021, connecting the district to various other destinations within Hangzhou city.

china_882 20 More Terracotta Warriors Have Been Discovered Near a Chinese Emperor’s Secret Tomb. Twenty new warriors from a Chinese emperor’s massive terracotta army were uncovered by archaeologists in Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi Province, on Friday. Chin Date: 2/12/2022 20 More Terracotta Warriors Have Been Discovered Near a Chinese Emperor’s Secret Tomb

Twenty new warriors from a Chinese emperor’s massive terracotta army were uncovered by archaeologists in Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi Province, on Friday. China Global Television Network reported that the newly discovered sculptures were found in Pit No. 1, outside the emperor’s secret tomb, and remain well-preserved.

Notable among these findings are statues of a general and a middle-ranking army officer. Pit No. 1, a section full of infantry and chariots, has a total area of 14,260 square meters. When the excavation is complete, it is expected to yield more than 6,000 pottery figures and horses.

The Terracotta Army, created 2,200 years ago to protect emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife, is the only known collection of military sculptures produced en masse in the world. As the country’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang unified China. He is believed to have had an army of more than 500,000 men.

Historical Chinese texts do not discuss the Terracotta Army or indicate why it was created. To construct the Terracotta Army and mausoleum, researchers believe it took 700,000 laborers a span of 30 to 40 years to complete. Qin Shi Huang was also responsible for conceiving of the Great Wall of China.

In 1974, the Terracotta Army was discovered by local farmers who were trying to dig a well roughly a mile east of the emperor’s tomb. There, they discovered a vault containing thousands of unique, human-sized military figures positioned for battle. Since then, archaeologists have found roughly 8,000 statues from the army, all of them constructed using exact measurements per their military ranks, with generals being taller than soldiers, standing at an average height of 5 feet 8 inches.

The 20 newly found warriors, which appear to be in pieces, are currently undergoing restoration at Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum. Further research will be conducted in an effort to gain better insight into the ancient military and its practices.

Last January, archaeologists uncovered roughly 200 warriors, 12 clay horses, and 2 chariots, as well as a number of bronze weapons over the past 10 years.

china_884 The Fanjingshan (Chinese: 梵净山; pinyin: Fànjìngshān; literal translation: brahma net mountain) or Mount Fanjing, located in Tongren, Guizhou province, is the highest peak of the Wuling Mountains in southeastern China, at an elevation of 2,570 m (8,430 ft). Date: 2/15/2022 The Fanjingshan (Chinese: 梵净山; pinyin: Fànjìngshān; literal translation: brahma net mountain) or Mount Fanjing, located in Tongren, Guizhou province, is the highest peak of the Wuling Mountains in southeastern China, at an elevation of 2,570 m (8,430 ft). The Fanjingshan National Nature Reserve was established in 1978 and designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1986. Fanjingshan is a sacred mountain in Chinese Buddhism, considered to be the bodhimaṇḍa of the Maitreya Buddha. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018.

china_885 shanghai skyline in sunrise, huangpu river, China. Date: 2/15/2022 shanghai skyline in sunrise, huangpu river, China.

china_886 Sunset overlooking the Li River near Guilin, China. Li River is meandering through rice paddies and around striking green karst limestone hills. Date: 7/30/2019 Sunset overlooking the Li River near Guilin, China. Li River is meandering through rice paddies and around striking green karst limestone hills.

china_887 Landscape of Guilin, Li River and Karst mountains. Located near The Ancient Town of Xingping, Yangshuo County, Guangxi Province, China. Date: 2/24/2022 Landscape of Guilin, Li River and Karst mountains. Located near The Ancient Town of Xingping, Yangshuo County, Guangxi Province, China.

china_888 The Summer Palace in winter, Kunming Lake has been frozen, the evening sunlight through the bridge opening of the Seventeen Arch Bridge, Beijing, China Date: 2/24/2022 The Summer Palace in winter, Kunming Lake has been frozen, the evening sunlight through the bridge opening of the Seventeen Arch Bridge, Beijing, China

china_889 Dazu rock carvings in China sitting male and female statues. Unesco World Heritage site. Date: 4/6/2021 Dazu rock carvings in China sitting male and female statues. Unesco World Heritage site.

china_890 Chinese Pagoda Date: 2/27/2022 Chinese Pagoda

china_891 The Great Wall of China Date: 2/27/2022 The Great Wall of China

china_892 Zhangjiajie national park in China, Hunan province covered with clouds Date: 2/27/2022 Zhangjiajie national park in China, Hunan province covered with clouds

china_893 Tiananmen Square and Gate of Heavenly Peace on sunset, sundown in Beijing, China. Translate is "Long live the People's Republic of China", "Long live the great unity of the people of the world" Date: 3/6/2022 Tiananmen Square and Gate of Heavenly Peace on sunset, sundown in Beijing, China. Translate is "Long live the People's Republic of China", "Long live the great unity of the people of the world"

china_894 Marble Boat at the Summer Palace in Beijing, China Date: 3/9/2022 Marble Boat at the Summer Palace in Beijing, China

china_896 Chinese house in the mountains. Date: 3/9/2022 Chinese house in the mountains.

china_897 Temple Of Heaven, Beijing, China Tiantan (The Temple of Heaven) is the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties used to offer sacrifices to heaven and prayed for good harvests. Date: 3/10/2022 Temple Of Heaven, Beijing, China Tiantan (The Temple of Heaven) is the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties used to offer sacrifices to heaven and prayed for good harvests.

china_898 Shanghai Skylines, Shanghai, China. View of Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and Oriental Pearl Tower Date: 3/12/2022 Shanghai Skylines, Shanghai, China. View of Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and Oriental Pearl Tower

china_899 Mountain road in Tianmen Mountain, Zhangjiajie national park, China Date: 3/12/2022 Mountain road in Tianmen Mountain, Zhangjiajie national park, China

china_900 Zhangjiajie, China - September 04, 2016 : Zhangjiajie's National Forest Park The Grand Canyon of Zhangjiajie skywalk Glass-bottom Bridge Date: 3/18/2022 Zhangjiajie, China - September 04, 2016 : Zhangjiajie's National Forest Park The Grand Canyon of Zhangjiajie skywalk Glass-bottom Bridge

china_901 Wuhan City Night Scene Picture, China Date: 3/21/2022 Wuhan City Night Scene Picture, China

china_903 Guilin fishermen, Li River and karst mountains during the blue dawn of China's Guangxi, Yangshuo County Date: 3/21/2022 Guilin fishermen, Li River and karst mountains during the blue dawn of China's Guangxi, Yangshuo County

china_904 The skyline in Luohu District featuring KK100 and Shun Hing Square, Shenzhen City, China Date: 3/24/2022 The skyline in Luohu District featuring KK100 and Shun Hing Square, Shenzhen City, China

china_905 Chengdu, Sichuan, China at Anshun Bridge. Date: 3/25/2022 Chengdu, Sichuan, China at Anshun Bridge.

china_906 Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Sichuan, China Date: 3/25/2022 Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Sichuan, China

china_907 The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้น Date: 4/1/2022 The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China

พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นราวศตวรรษที่ 17

china_908 The Overpass Of Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower. The Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower (Chinese: 东方明珠塔; pinyin: Dōngfāng Míngzhūtǎ; Shanghainese: Tonfon Mintsyta, official name: 东方明珠广播电视塔) is a TV tower in Shanghai. Its location at the tip of Date: 4/5/2022 The Overpass Of Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower

The Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower (Chinese: 东方明珠塔; pinyin: Dōngfāng Míngzhūtǎ; Shanghainese: Tonfon Mintsyta, official name: 东方明珠广播电视塔) is a TV tower in Shanghai. Its location at the tip of Lujiazui in the Pudong New Area by the side of Huangpu River, opposite The Bund, makes it a distinct landmark in the area. Its principal designers were Jiang Huan Chen, Lin Benlin, and Zhang Xiulin. Construction began in 1991, and the tower was completed in 1994.

At 468 m (1,535 feet) high, it was the tallest structure in China from 1994–2007, when it was surpassed by the Shanghai World Financial Center. It is classified as an AAAAA scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration. The tower is brightly lit in different LED sequences at night. On 7 July 2007, Oriental Pearl Tower was host to the Chinese Live Earth concert.

china_909 Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China. City Skyline Canton Tower and Liede Bridge Date: 4/7/2022 Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China.
City Skyline Canton Tower and Liede Bridge

china_910 Black Dragon Pool (simplified Chinese: 黑龙潭; traditional Chinese: 黑龍潭; pinyin: Hēilóngtán) is a famous pond in the scenic Jade Spring Park (Yu Quan Gong Yuan) located at the foot of Elephant Hill, a short walk north of the Old Town of Lijiang in Yunnan pro Date: 4/7/2022 Black Dragon Pool (simplified Chinese: 黑龙潭; traditional Chinese: 黑龍潭; pinyin: Hēilóngtán) is a famous pond in the scenic Jade Spring Park (Yu Quan Gong Yuan) located at the foot of Elephant Hill, a short walk north of the Old Town of Lijiang in Yunnan province, China. It was built in 1737 during the Qing dynasty and offers a spectacular view of the region's tallest mountain, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, over its white marble bridge.

In the past, the pool itself has sometimes been dry, spoiling the famous view. In 2010, however, the park was declared a water conservation area by the local government. As of 2014, the pool stands full of water, its former beauty restored.

china_911 Shanghai, China - on May 17,2016:China Art Museum.It is housed in the former China Pavilion of Expo 2010 located in Pudong.it is the largest art museum in Asia. Date: 4/10/2022 Shanghai, China - on May 17,2016:China Art Museum.It is housed in the former China Pavilion of Expo 2010 located in Pudong.it is the largest art museum in Asia.

china_913 Shanghai, China - OCT 19, 2015. Shanghai Oriental pearl TV tower building scenery. The Oriental pearl TV tower is the famous landmarks in Shanghai. The Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower (simplified Chinese: 东方明珠塔; traditional Chinese: 東方明珠 Date: 4/11/2022 Shanghai, China - OCT 19, 2015. Shanghai Oriental pearl TV tower building scenery. The Oriental pearl TV tower is the famous landmarks in Shanghai.

The Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower (simplified Chinese: 东方明珠塔; traditional Chinese: 東方明珠塔; pinyin: Dōngfāng Míngzhūtǎ; Shanghainese: Tonfån Mintsythah, official name: 东方明珠广播电视塔) is a TV tower in Shanghai. Its location at the tip of Lujiazui in the Pudong New Area by the side of Huangpu River, opposite The Bund, makes it a distinct landmark in the area. Its principal designers were Jiang Huan Chen, Lin Benlin, and Zhang Xiulin. Construction began in 1991, and the tower was completed in 1994.

china_914 Lizhi Park and Shenzhen skyline, China Date: 4/11/2022 Lizhi Park and Shenzhen skyline, China

china_915 Shanghai elevated road junction and interchange overpass at night, Shanghai, China Date: 4/13/2022 Shanghai elevated road junction and interchange overpass at night, Shanghai, China

china_916 Shanghai cityscape, Shanghai Skylines, Shanghai, China. Date: 4/13/2022 Shanghai cityscape, Shanghai Skylines, Shanghai, China.

china_917 Shanghai, China - Autumn 2017: InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland Hotel View Exterior Date: 4/14/2022 Shanghai, China - Autumn 2017: InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland Hotel View Exterior

china_918 Colorful Limestone Pools in Huanglong Valley (China) Date: 4/18/2022 Colorful Limestone Pools in Huanglong Valley (China)

china_919 Beautiful Multi-coloured ponds and mountains view in Huanglong National Park, Sichuan, China Date: 4/18/2022 Beautiful Multi-coloured ponds and mountains view in Huanglong National Park, Sichuan, China

china_920 Fisherman stands on traditional bamboo boats at sunrise (boat with a red sail in the background) - The Li River, Xingping, China Date: 4/28/2022 Fisherman stands on traditional bamboo boats at sunrise (boat with a red sail in the background) - The Li River, Xingping, China

china_921 Chinese house in the mountains., 3d render Date: 4/29/2022 Chinese house in the mountains., 3d render

china_922 Landscape of huangshan mountain, Anhui Province, China. Date: 5/1/2022 Landscape of huangshan mountain, Anhui Province, China.

china_923 Lizhi Park and Shenzhen skyline, China Date: 5/1/2022 Lizhi Park and Shenzhen skyline, China

china_924 The famous terracotta warriors in Xian of Shaanxi Province, China Date: 5/6/2022 The famous terracotta warriors in Xian of Shaanxi Province, China

china_925 XIAN,CHINA -MAR 24 :The Terracotta Army or the "Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses" buried in the pits next to the Qin Shi Huang's tomb in 210-209 BC. March 24, 2014 in Xian of Shaanxi Province, China. Date: 5/6/2022 XIAN,CHINA -MAR 24 :The Terracotta Army or the "Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses" buried in the pits next to the Qin Shi Huang's tomb in 210-209 BC. March 24, 2014 in Xian of Shaanxi Province, China.

china_927 Landscape of The Heaven's Gate of Tianmen Mountain National Park with 999 step stairway on a cloudy day with blue sky, Zhangjiajie, Changsha, Hunan, China Translation: "Stairway to Heaven's Door" Date: 5/15/2022 Landscape of The Heaven's Gate of Tianmen Mountain National Park with 999 step stairway on a cloudy day with blue sky, Zhangjiajie, Changsha, Hunan, China Translation: "Stairway to Heaven's Door"

china_928 Amazing scenery of Rainbow mountain and blue sky background in sunset. Zhangye Danxia National Geopark, Gansu, China. Colorful landscape, rainbow hills, unusual colored rocks, sandstone erosion

Zhangye Danxia Landform, China

This amazing technicolor Date: 5/17/2022 Amazing scenery of Rainbow mountain and blue sky background in sunset. Zhangye Danxia National Geopark, Gansu, China. Colorful landscape, rainbow hills, unusual colored rocks, sandstone erosion

Zhangye Danxia Landform, China

This amazing technicolor landscape is completely real. The Zhangye Danxia Landform in Gansu, China was initially formed as an outcome of red sandstone and mineral deposits from over 24 million years ago. Referred to as ‘The Rainbow Mountains,’ the site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010.

china_929 Jixian pavilion in hangzhou during sunset.the chinese word in photo means"Jixian pavilion".chinese ancient pavilion on the west lake in hangzhou.West Lake of the most famous scenic spots in China. Date: 5/17/2022 Jixian pavilion in hangzhou during sunset.the chinese word in photo means"Jixian pavilion".chinese ancient pavilion on the west lake in hangzhou.West Lake of the most famous scenic spots in China.

china_931 Guangzhou City Skyline, China Date: 5/24/2022 Guangzhou City Skyline, China

Hong_Kong_29 Hong Kong : Jumbo floating restaurants (Jumbo Kingdom) in Aberdeen - Hong Kong, the world’s largest floating restaurants. Designed like a Chinese palace that can seat up to 2300 people. Hong Kong's Jumbo floating restaurant sinks at sea.An iconic H Date: 6/21/2022 Hong Kong : Jumbo floating restaurants (Jumbo Kingdom) in Aberdeen - Hong Kong, the world’s largest floating restaurants. Designed like a Chinese palace that can seat up to 2300 people.

Hong Kong's Jumbo floating restaurant sinks at sea.

An iconic Hong Kong floating restaurant has sunk, just days after it was towed out to sea en route to an unspecified destination.

Jumbo Kingdom, a three-story vessel that was at one time the world's largest floating restaurant, was towed away by tugboats last Tuesday after nearly half a century moored in the city's southwest waters.

The restaurant's main boat was traveling to an undisclosed shipyard when it capsized on Saturday after meeting "adverse conditions" near the Paracel Islands (also known as the Xisha Islands) in the South China Sea, Aberdeen Restaurant Enterprises Limited said in a statement Monday.

The boat sank more than 1,000 meters (3,280 feet), making salvage work "extremely difficult," the statement said.

It added that Aberdeen Restaurant Enterprises was "very saddened by this accident," and was working to gather more details. No crew members were injured.

The news was met with consternation online, with many Twitter users bemoaning the inelegant end to one of Hong Kong's most recognized historic icons. Some posted art depicting the restaurant underwater, while others shared farewell messages.

Others saw the sinking ship as a darkly comic metaphor for Hong Kong's alleged fortunes, as the city -- still largely shut off from the rest of the world -- clings on to pandemic restrictions following several years of political turmoil.

china_934 Night city architecture landscape and colorful lights in Chongqing Date: 7/15/2022 Night city architecture landscape and colorful lights in Chongqing

china_935 Haitang Bay, Sanya, Hainan Province, China : The Third Hainan International Youth Festival Opened with Swimming Pool Party at Atlantis Sanya Resort Date: 8/7/2022 Haitang Bay, Sanya, Hainan Province, China : The Third Hainan International Youth Festival Opened with Swimming Pool Party at Atlantis Sanya Resort

china_936 Shenzhen Futian district skyline at dusk, view Shenzhen CBD and financial district landmark buildings Date: 8/15/2022 Shenzhen Futian district skyline at dusk, view Shenzhen CBD and financial district landmark buildings

china_937 The Leshan Giant Buddha near Chengdu, China. Chengdu, China - The biggest buddha in the world, carve in the mountains of Leshan, 2hrs driving from Chengdu in China. Date: 8/25/2022 The Leshan Giant Buddha near Chengdu, China.

Chengdu, China - The biggest buddha in the world, carve in the mountains of Leshan, 2hrs driving from Chengdu in China.

china_938 Ice city russian style at the ice festival in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China. Date: 8/29/2022 Ice city russian style at the ice festival in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.

china_939 Beautiful Xian city wall and ancient tower, China. The fortifications of Xi'an (Chinese: 西安城墙), also known as Xi'an City Wall, in Xi'an, represent one of the oldest, largest and best preserved Chinese city walls. It was built under the rule of the H Date: 8/29/2022 Beautiful Xian city wall and ancient tower, China

The fortifications of Xi'an (Chinese: 西安城墙), also known as Xi'an City Wall, in Xi'an, represent one of the oldest, largest and best preserved Chinese city walls. It was built under the rule of the Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang as a military defense system. It exhibits the "complete features of the rampart architecture of feudal society".[1] It has been refurbished many times since it was built in the 14th century, thrice at intervals of about 200 years in the later half of the 1500s and 1700s, and in recent years in 1983. The wall encloses an area of about 14 square kilometres (5.4 sq mi).

The Xi'an City Wall is on the tentative list of UNESCO's World Heritage Site under the title "City Walls of the Ming and Qing Dynasties". Since 2008, it is also on the list of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage of the People's Republic of China. Since March 1961, the Xi'an City Wall is a heritage National Historical and Cultural Unit.

china_941 Landscape of classical architecture in thin West Lake, Yangzhou, China Date: 4/7/2021 Landscape of classical architecture in thin West Lake, Yangzhou, China

china_942 The Mid-lake Pavilion of Chengde Mountain Resort. It is a large complex of imperial palaces and gardens situated in the city of Chengde in Hebei, China. Date: 4/7/2021 The Mid-lake Pavilion of Chengde Mountain Resort. It is a large complex of imperial palaces and gardens situated in the city of Chengde in Hebei, China.

china_943 Statue of chinese guardian lion at forbidden city, beijing, china (palace museum) Date: 2/15/2023 Statue of chinese guardian lion at forbidden city, beijing, china (palace museum)

china_944 Jiayuguan Great Wall of Ming Dynasty, Gansu, China Date: 4/16/2023 Jiayuguan Great Wall of Ming Dynasty, Gansu, China

china_945 Huanglong (simplified Chinese: 黄龙; traditional Chinese: 黃龍; pinyin: Huánglóng; lit. 'yellow dragon') is a scenic and historic interest area in the northwest part of Sichuan, China. It is located in the southern part of the Minshan mountain range, 370 ki Date: 5/10/2023 Huanglong (simplified Chinese: 黄龙; traditional Chinese: 黃龍; pinyin: Huánglóng; lit. 'yellow dragon') is a scenic and historic interest area in the northwest part of Sichuan, China. It is located in the southern part of the Minshan mountain range, 370 kilometres (230 mi) north-northwest of the capital Chengdu.[1] This area is known for its colorful travertine pools formed by calcite deposits, especially in Huanglonggou (Yellow Dragon Gully), as well as diverse forest ecosystems, snow-capped peaks, waterfalls and hot springs. Huanglong is also home to many endangered species including the giant panda and the Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey.[1] In addition, a large population of the endemic orchid species 'Cypripedium plectrochilum' was discovered at the site [2] Huanglong was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992 because of its outstanding travertine formations, waterfalls and limestone formations as well as its travertine terraces and lakes rating among the three most outstanding examples in the world.

china_946 Elephant Trunk Hill in the City of Guilin, China Date: 5/10/2023 Elephant Trunk Hill in the City of Guilin, China

china_947 Moonlight and Danxia Landform, Zhangye, China Date: 5/10/2023 Moonlight and Danxia Landform, Zhangye, China

china_948 Guilin landscape, Li River and karst mountains located near Yangshuo County Guilin City, Guangxi Province, China Date: 5/23/2023 Guilin landscape, Li River and karst mountains located near Yangshuo County Guilin City, Guangxi Province, China

china_949 Aerial urban landscape view of the Forbidden City, a palace complex in Dongcheng District, at the center of the Imperial City of Beijing, China. No people. Copy space Date: 8/12/2023 Aerial urban landscape view of the Forbidden City, a palace complex in Dongcheng District, at the center of the Imperial City of Beijing, China. No people. Copy space

china_950 Xijiang Miao Village, Guizhou, China Date: 8/16/2023 Xijiang Miao Village, Guizhou, China

china_952 Guangzhou , also known as Canton, is the capital and largest city of Guangdong province in southern China. Located on the Pearl River about 120 km (75 mi) north-northwest of Hong Kong and 145 km (90 mi) north of Macau, Guangzhou has a history of over 2,20 Date: 9/4/2023 Guangzhou , also known as Canton, is the capital and largest city of Guangdong province in southern China. Located on the Pearl River about 120 km (75 mi) north-northwest of Hong Kong and 145 km (90 mi) north of Macau, Guangzhou has a history of over 2,200 years and was a major terminus of the maritime Silk Road;[10] it continues to serve as a major port and transportation hub as well as being one of China's three largest cities.[11] For a long time, the only Chinese port accessible to most foreign traders, Guangzhou was captured by the British during the First Opium War. No longer enjoying a monopoly after the war, it lost trade to other ports such as Hong Kong and Shanghai, but continued to serve as a major transshipment port. Due to a high urban population and large volumes of port traffic, Guangzhou is classified as a Large-Port Megacity, the largest type of port-city in the world.[12] Due to worldwide travel restrictions at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, the major airport of Guangzhou, briefly became the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic in 2020.

china_954 Amazing view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the Black Dragon Pool, Lijiang, Yunnan province, China. The Suocui Bridge over pond and the Moon Embracing Pavilion in the Jade Spring Park. Date: 9/4/2023 Amazing view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the Black Dragon Pool, Lijiang, Yunnan province, China. The Suocui Bridge over pond and the Moon Embracing Pavilion in the Jade Spring Park.

china_955 พระราชวังต้องห้าม (จีน: 紫禁城; พินอิน: Zǐjìn Chéng จื่อจิ้นเฉิง; อังกฤษ: Forbidden City) หรือพระราชวังกู้กง จากชื่อภาษาจีนสามารถแปลตามตัวอักษรได้ว่า "เมืองต้องห้ามสีม่วง" พระราชวังต้องห้ามตั้งอยู่ใจกลางของกรุงปักกิ่ง เมืองหลวงของประเทศจีน โดยเป็นพ Date: 9/14/2023 พระราชวังต้องห้าม (จีน: 紫禁城; พินอิน: Zǐjìn Chéng จื่อจิ้นเฉิง; อังกฤษ: Forbidden City) หรือพระราชวังกู้กง จากชื่อภาษาจีนสามารถแปลตามตัวอักษรได้ว่า "เมืองต้องห้ามสีม่วง" พระราชวังต้องห้ามตั้งอยู่ใจกลางของกรุงปักกิ่ง เมืองหลวงของประเทศจีน โดยเป็นพระราชวังหลวงมาตั้งแต่สมัยกลางราชวงศ์หมิงจนถึงราชวงศ์ชิง พระราชวังต้องห้ามยังเป็นที่รู้จักกันในนามของ พิพิธภัณฑ์พระราชวัง (ภาษาจีน: 故宫博物院; พินอิน: Gùgōng Bówùyùan) ซึ่งครอบคลุมพื้นที่ 720,000 ตารางเมตร หรือ 450 ไร่ (0.72 ตร.กม.) อาคาร 980 หลัง พระราชวังต้องห้ามมีห้องทั้งหมด 9,999 ห้อง และมีพระที่นั่ง 75 องค์ หอพระสมุด และห้องลับต่าง ๆ อีกมาก ทั้งยังมีสวน ลานกว้าง และทางเดินเชื่อมกันโดยตลอด มีคูและกำแพงที่สูงถึง 11 เมตร ล้อมรอบ พระราชวังต้องห้ามใช้ระยะเวลาก่อสร้างประมาณ 14 ปี ตั้งแต่ ค.ศ. 1406 จนถึง ค.ศ. 1420

พระราชวังต้องห้ามตั้งอยู่ทางทิศเหนือของจัตุรัสเทียนอันเหมิน นักท่องเที่ยวสามารถเข้าเยี่ยมชมพระราชวังต้องห้ามได้ผ่านทางจตุรัสนี้ผ่านประตูเทียนอัน บริเวณรอบจัตุรัสเทียนอันเหมินเรียกว่า "อาณาเขตหลวง" มีสถานที่สำคัญรายล้อมอยู่โดยรอบ เช่น มหาศาลาประชาคม ในอดีต พระราชวังแห่งนี้เป็นเขตหวงห้ามไม่ไห้ประชาชนเข้า แม้แต่ข้าราชการชั้นสูงก็ยังต้องขออนุญาตเป็นกรณีพิเศษ จึงเป็นเหตุที่เรียกพระราชวังนี้ว่า "พระราชวังต้องห้าม" จักรพรรดิจะประทับอยู่ในพระราชวังแห่งนี้โดยกั้นพระองค์จากโลกภายนอก มีสนมกำนัล ขันที และข้าหลวงคอยรับใช้ คนเหล่านี้ต้องอาศัยอยู่ในนครต้องห้ามตลอดชีวิตเพื่อตอบสนองความสำราญของจักรพรรดิ ในพระราชวังต้องห้ามจะมีวิเสท 6,000 คนคอยประกอบพระกระยาหาร มีสนมกำนัล 9,000 นาง และมีขันที 70,000 คน คอยดูแล

แม้ว่าประเทศจีนจะไม่มีสถาบันพระมหากษัตริย์แล้ว พระราชวังต้องห้ามก็ยังคงเป็นสัญลักษณ์ของประเทศจีน ภาพประตูเทียนอันเหมินยังคงปรากฏอยู่ในตราประจำสาธารณรัฐประชาชนจีน นอกจากนี้ พระราชวังต้องห้ามยังเป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวที่มีชื่อเสียงที่สุดแห่งหนึ่งของโลก ซึ่งไม่นานมานี้ทางรัฐบาลจีนได้มีนโยบายจำกัดปริมาณนักท่องเที่ยวเพื่ออนุรักษ์สภาพของอาคารและสวนหย่อมไว้

ยูเนสโกได้ประกาศให้พระราชวังต้องห้ามร่วมกับพระราชวังเฉิ่นหยางเป็นหนึ่งในมรดกโลกในนาม พระราชวังหลวงแห่งราชวงศ์หมิงและราชวงศ์ชิงในปักกิ่งและเฉิ่นหยาง เมื่อ ค.ศ. 1987

china_957 พระราชวังต้องห้าม (จีน: 紫禁城; พินอิน: Zǐjìn Chéng จื่อจิ้นเฉิง; อังกฤษ: Forbidden City) หรือพระราชวังกู้กง จากชื่อภาษาจีนสามารถแปลตามตัวอักษรได้ว่า "เมืองต้องห้ามสีม่วง" พระราชวังต้องห้ามตั้งอยู่ใจกลางของกรุงปักกิ่ง เมืองหลวงของประเทศจีน โดยเป็นพ Date: 9/16/2023 พระราชวังต้องห้าม (จีน: 紫禁城; พินอิน: Zǐjìn Chéng จื่อจิ้นเฉิง; อังกฤษ: Forbidden City) หรือพระราชวังกู้กง จากชื่อภาษาจีนสามารถแปลตามตัวอักษรได้ว่า "เมืองต้องห้ามสีม่วง" พระราชวังต้องห้ามตั้งอยู่ใจกลางของกรุงปักกิ่ง เมืองหลวงของประเทศจีน โดยเป็นพระราชวังหลวงมาตั้งแต่สมัยกลางราชวงศ์หมิงจนถึงราชวงศ์ชิง พระราชวังต้องห้ามยังเป็นที่รู้จักกันในนามของ พิพิธภัณฑ์พระราชวัง (ภาษาจีน: 故宫博物院; พินอิน: Gùgōng Bówùyùan) ซึ่งครอบคลุมพื้นที่ 720,000 ตารางเมตร หรือ 450 ไร่ (0.72 ตร.กม.) อาคาร 980 หลัง พระราชวังต้องห้ามมีห้องทั้งหมด 9,999 ห้อง และมีพระที่นั่ง 75 องค์ หอพระสมุด และห้องลับต่าง ๆ อีกมาก ทั้งยังมีสวน ลานกว้าง และทางเดินเชื่อมกันโดยตลอด มีคูและกำแพงที่สูงถึง 11 เมตร ล้อมรอบ พระราชวังต้องห้ามใช้ระยะเวลาก่อสร้างประมาณ 14 ปี ตั้งแต่ ค.ศ. 1406 จนถึง ค.ศ. 1420

พระราชวังต้องห้ามตั้งอยู่ทางทิศเหนือของจัตุรัสเทียนอันเหมิน นักท่องเที่ยวสามารถเข้าเยี่ยมชมพระราชวังต้องห้ามได้ผ่านทางจตุรัสนี้ผ่านประตูเทียนอัน บริเวณรอบจัตุรัสเทียนอันเหมินเรียกว่า "อาณาเขตหลวง" มีสถานที่สำคัญรายล้อมอยู่โดยรอบ เช่น มหาศาลาประชาคม ในอดีต พระราชวังแห่งนี้เป็นเขตหวงห้ามไม่ไห้ประชาชนเข้า แม้แต่ข้าราชการชั้นสูงก็ยังต้องขออนุญาตเป็นกรณีพิเศษ จึงเป็นเหตุที่เรียกพระราชวังนี้ว่า "พระราชวังต้องห้าม" จักรพรรดิจะประทับอยู่ในพระราชวังแห่งนี้โดยกั้นพระองค์จากโลกภายนอก มีสนมกำนัล ขันที และข้าหลวงคอยรับใช้ คนเหล่านี้ต้องอาศัยอยู่ในนครต้องห้ามตลอดชีวิตเพื่อตอบสนองความสำราญของจักรพรรดิ ในพระราชวังต้องห้ามจะมีวิเสท 6,000 คนคอยประกอบพระกระยาหาร มีสนมกำนัล 9,000 นาง และมีขันที 70,000 คน คอยดูแล

แม้ว่าประเทศจีนจะไม่มีสถาบันพระมหากษัตริย์แล้ว พระราชวังต้องห้ามก็ยังคงเป็นสัญลักษณ์ของประเทศจีน ภาพประตูเทียนอันเหมินยังคงปรากฏอยู่ในตราประจำสาธารณรัฐประชาชนจีน นอกจากนี้ พระราชวังต้องห้ามยังเป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวที่มีชื่อเสียงที่สุดแห่งหนึ่งของโลก ซึ่งไม่นานมานี้ทางรัฐบาลจีนได้มีนโยบายจำกัดปริมาณนักท่องเที่ยวเพื่ออนุรักษ์สภาพของอาคารและสวนหย่อมไว้

ยูเนสโกได้ประกาศให้พระราชวังต้องห้ามร่วมกับพระราชวังเฉิ่นหยางเป็นหนึ่งในมรดกโลกในนาม พระราชวังหลวงแห่งราชวงศ์หมิงและราชวงศ์ชิงในปักกิ่งและเฉิ่นหยาง เมื่อ ค.ศ. 1987

china_959 Several venues of the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games situated on the banks of the Qiantang River in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, are captured in a photo dated July 13, 2023. From left to right are the main stadium, tennis court, gymnasium, and aquatic c Date: 9/18/2023 Several venues of the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games situated on the banks of the Qiantang River in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, are captured in a photo dated July 13, 2023. From left to right are the main stadium, tennis court, gymnasium, and aquatic center, while the building on the right is the Hangzhou Century Center, the tallest building in Hangzhou.

The Asian Games 2023 is set to be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8. The upcoming edition (19th) will see athletes compete across 40 sports and 61 disciplines for 481 gold medals.

china_960 Greenland Hangzhou Center, also known as "Hangzhou Gate", comprises of two towers of about 310m high and a commercial podium. The iconic design presents a unique "H" shape, which is derived from the first letter of the city's name. It Date: 9/19/2023 Greenland Hangzhou Center, also known as "Hangzhou Gate", comprises of two towers of about 310m high and a commercial podium. The iconic design presents a unique "H" shape, which is derived from the first letter of the city's name. It is currently the tallest building in Hangzhou, China.

The project is also a key construction project of the Hangzhou Olympic and International Expo Center, playing a crucial role in the Hangzhou Olympic games.

china_961 Greenland Hangzhou Center, also known as "Hangzhou Gate", comprises of two towers of about 310m high and a commercial podium. The iconic design presents a unique "H" shape, which is derived from the first letter of the city's name. It Date: 9/19/2023 Greenland Hangzhou Center, also known as "Hangzhou Gate", comprises of two towers of about 310m high and a commercial podium. The iconic design presents a unique "H" shape, which is derived from the first letter of the city's name. It is currently the tallest building in Hangzhou, China.

The project is also a key construction project of the Hangzhou Olympic and International Expo Center, playing a crucial role in the Hangzhou Olympic games.

china_962 พระราชวังต้องห้าม (จีน: 紫禁城; พินอิน: Zǐjìn Chéng จื่อจิ้นเฉิง; อังกฤษ: Forbidden City) หรือพระราชวังกู้กง จากชื่อภาษาจีนสามารถแปลตามตัวอักษรได้ว่า "เมืองต้องห้ามสีม่วง" พระราชวังต้องห้ามตั้งอยู่ใจกลางของกรุงปักกิ่ง เมืองหลวงของประเทศจีน โดยเป็นพ Date: 9/19/2023 พระราชวังต้องห้าม (จีน: 紫禁城; พินอิน: Zǐjìn Chéng จื่อจิ้นเฉิง; อังกฤษ: Forbidden City) หรือพระราชวังกู้กง จากชื่อภาษาจีนสามารถแปลตามตัวอักษรได้ว่า "เมืองต้องห้ามสีม่วง" พระราชวังต้องห้ามตั้งอยู่ใจกลางของกรุงปักกิ่ง เมืองหลวงของประเทศจีน โดยเป็นพระราชวังหลวงมาตั้งแต่สมัยกลางราชวงศ์หมิงจนถึงราชวงศ์ชิง พระราชวังต้องห้ามยังเป็นที่รู้จักกันในนามของ พิพิธภัณฑ์พระราชวัง (ภาษาจีน: 故宫博物院; พินอิน: Gùgōng Bówùyùan) ซึ่งครอบคลุมพื้นที่ 720,000 ตารางเมตร หรือ 450 ไร่ (0.72 ตร.กม.) อาคาร 980 หลัง พระราชวังต้องห้ามมีห้องทั้งหมด 9,999 ห้อง และมีพระที่นั่ง 75 องค์ หอพระสมุด และห้องลับต่าง ๆ อีกมาก ทั้งยังมีสวน ลานกว้าง และทางเดินเชื่อมกันโดยตลอด มีคูและกำแพงที่สูงถึง 11 เมตร ล้อมรอบ พระราชวังต้องห้ามใช้ระยะเวลาก่อสร้างประมาณ 14 ปี ตั้งแต่ ค.ศ. 1406 จนถึง ค.ศ. 1420

พระราชวังต้องห้ามตั้งอยู่ทางทิศเหนือของจัตุรัสเทียนอันเหมิน นักท่องเที่ยวสามารถเข้าเยี่ยมชมพระราชวังต้องห้ามได้ผ่านทางจตุรัสนี้ผ่านประตูเทียนอัน บริเวณรอบจัตุรัสเทียนอันเหมินเรียกว่า "อาณาเขตหลวง" มีสถานที่สำคัญรายล้อมอยู่โดยรอบ เช่น มหาศาลาประชาคม ในอดีต พระราชวังแห่งนี้เป็นเขตหวงห้ามไม่ไห้ประชาชนเข้า แม้แต่ข้าราชการชั้นสูงก็ยังต้องขออนุญาตเป็นกรณีพิเศษ จึงเป็นเหตุที่เรียกพระราชวังนี้ว่า "พระราชวังต้องห้าม" จักรพรรดิจะประทับอยู่ในพระราชวังแห่งนี้โดยกั้นพระองค์จากโลกภายนอก มีสนมกำนัล ขันที และข้าหลวงคอยรับใช้ คนเหล่านี้ต้องอาศัยอยู่ในนครต้องห้ามตลอดชีวิตเพื่อตอบสนองความสำราญของจักรพรรดิ ในพระราชวังต้องห้ามจะมีวิเสท 6,000 คนคอยประกอบพระกระยาหาร มีสนมกำนัล 9,000 นาง และมีขันที 70,000 คน คอยดูแล

แม้ว่าประเทศจีนจะไม่มีสถาบันพระมหากษัตริย์แล้ว พระราชวังต้องห้ามก็ยังคงเป็นสัญลักษณ์ของประเทศจีน ภาพประตูเทียนอันเหมินยังคงปรากฏอยู่ในตราประจำสาธารณรัฐประชาชนจีน นอกจากนี้ พระราชวังต้องห้ามยังเป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวที่มีชื่อเสียงที่สุดแห่งหนึ่งของโลก ซึ่งไม่นานมานี้ทางรัฐบาลจีนได้มีนโยบายจำกัดปริมาณนักท่องเที่ยวเพื่ออนุรักษ์สภาพของอาคารและสวนหย่อมไว้

ยูเนสโกได้ประกาศให้พระราชวังต้องห้ามร่วมกับพระราชวังเฉิ่นหยางเป็นหนึ่งในมรดกโลกในนาม พระราชวังหลวงแห่งราชวงศ์หมิงและราชวงศ์ชิงในปักกิ่งและเฉิ่นหยาง เมื่อ ค.ศ. 1987

Hong_Kong_30 Young woman traveler traveling into Hongkong beautiful golden teak wood pagoda at Nan Lian Garden in Hong Kong Date: 9/20/2023 Young woman traveler traveling into Hongkong beautiful golden teak wood pagoda at Nan Lian Garden in Hong Kong

Hong_Kong_31 Nan Lian Garden, This is a government public park in Hong Kong, Chinese text on the pavilion translating into English is the Perfect virtue. Date: 9/20/2023 Nan Lian Garden, This is a government public park in Hong Kong, Chinese text on the pavilion translating into English is the Perfect virtue.

Hong_Kong_32 Wong Tai Sin Temple (Sik Sik Yuen Temple). A well known shrine and major tourist attraction in Hong Kong. Date: 9/20/2023 Wong Tai Sin Temple (Sik Sik Yuen Temple). A well known shrine and major tourist attraction in Hong Kong.

china_963 Beautiful scenery of West Lake, Hangzhou, China Date: 9/24/2023 Beautiful scenery of West Lake, Hangzhou, China

china_964 Hangzhou West Lake Classical Garden Date: 9/24/2023 Hangzhou West Lake Classical Garden

china_965 SHENZHEN, CHINA - CIRCA NOVEMBER 2018 : BAIDU LOGO outside Baidu office building in Nanshan business district. Date: 9/24/2023 SHENZHEN, CHINA - CIRCA NOVEMBER 2018 : BAIDU LOGO outside Baidu office building in Nanshan business district.

china_966 China Hangzhou skyscrapers, night landscape. Date: 9/24/2023 China Hangzhou skyscrapers, night landscape.

china_967 Aerial view of Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, Hangzhou, China. The stadium covers an area of 430 acres. Hangzhou Asian Games is held here in 2023. Date: 9/24/2023 Aerial view of Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, Hangzhou, China. The stadium covers an area of 430 acres. Hangzhou Asian Games is held here in 2023.

china_969 Beautiful architectural landscape and landscape in West Lake, Hangzhou, China Date: 9/24/2023 Beautiful architectural landscape and landscape in West Lake, Hangzhou, China

china_968 Landscape of West Lake（xihu). Long Bridge and Leifeng Pagoda. Located in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. Date: 9/24/2023 Landscape of West Lake（xihu）. Long Bridge and Leifeng Pagoda. Located in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China.

china_970 Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas at dusk in Guilin, China Date: 9/24/2023 Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas at dusk in Guilin, China

china_971 Flying-over Rock (Falling Rock from Sky). Landscape of Huangshan (Yellow Mountains), Located in Huangshan, Anhui, China. Date: 9/24/2023 Flying-over Rock (Falling Rock from Sky). Landscape of Huangshan (Yellow Mountains), Located in Huangshan, Anhui, China.

china_972 Yangshuo County (simplified Chinese: 阳朔县; traditional Chinese: 陽朔縣; pinyin: Yángshuò Xiàn) is a county under the jurisdiction of Guilin City, in the northeast of Guangxi, China. Its seat is located in Yangshuo Town. Surrounded by karst peaks and bordered Date: 9/25/2023 Yangshuo County (simplified Chinese: 阳朔县; traditional Chinese: 陽朔縣; pinyin: Yángshuò Xiàn) is a county under the jurisdiction of Guilin City, in the northeast of Guangxi, China. Its seat is located in Yangshuo Town. Surrounded by karst peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River, it is easily accessible by bus or by boat from nearby Guilin.

china_973 The Great Wall of China One of the world’s most recognizable architectural wonders is the Great Wall of China. This enormous structure stretches over 13,000 miles across China’s northern border, serving as a symbol of China’s history and power. Date: 9/27/2023 The Great Wall of China

One of the world’s most recognizable architectural wonders is the Great Wall of China. This enormous structure stretches over 13,000 miles across China’s northern border, serving as a symbol of China’s history and power.

The Great Wall was constructed over a period of 2,000 years, beginning in the 7th century BC. It was built to protect China from invasion by its neighbors, and its sheer size and complexity make it an architectural masterpiece.

china_974 Mid Autumn Festival Moon Guizhou, China Guizhou is a landlocked province in the southwest region of the People's Republic of China. Its capital and largest city is Guiyang, in the center of the province. Guizhou borders the autonomous region of G Date: 9/29/2023 Mid Autumn Festival Moon Guizhou, China

Guizhou is a landlocked province in the southwest region of the People's Republic of China. Its capital and largest city is Guiyang, in the center of the province. Guizhou borders the autonomous region of Guangxi to the south, Yunnan to the west, Sichuan to the northwest, the municipality of Chongqing to the north, and Hunan to the east. The population of Guizhou stands at 38.5 million, ranking 18th among the provinces in China.

china_975 Blue Moon Valley in Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang, Yunnan, China. Date: 10/9/2023 Blue Moon Valley in Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang, Yunnan, China.

china_976 Blue Moon Valley in Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang, Yunnan, China. Date: 10/9/2023 Blue Moon Valley in Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang, Yunnan, China.

china_977 Crossing the bridge where is way to blue moon valley of Lijiang, Jade dragon snow mountain. Yunnan province, China Date: 10/9/2023 Crossing the bridge where is way to blue moon valley of Lijiang, Jade dragon snow mountain. Yunnan province, China

china_978 Jade dragon snow mountain and blue moon valley, Lijiang, Yunnan, China. Date: 10/9/2023 Jade dragon snow mountain and blue moon valley, Lijiang, Yunnan, China.

china_979 Zhengyang Gate, Qianmen street in Beijing, China. Date: 10/13/2023 Zhengyang Gate, Qianmen street in Beijing, China.

china_980 Guangzhou, China - Bubble tram on the top of Canton tower in Guangzhou, at 455m elevation, seen from inside one of the bubbles. Canton Tower is the second tallest tower in China Date: 10/25/2023 Guangzhou, China - Bubble tram on the top of Canton tower in Guangzhou, at 455m elevation, seen from inside one of the bubbles. Canton Tower is the second tallest tower in China

china_981 This is an evening view of the Canton Tower buildings, a famous skyscraper in the downtown area on October 21, 2018 in GUANGZHOU, CHINA Date: 10/25/2023 This is an evening view of the Canton Tower buildings, a famous skyscraper in the downtown area on October 21, 2018 in GUANGZHOU, CHINA

Hong_Kong_33 Hong Kong observation wheel Date: 10/29/2023 Hong Kong observation wheel

china_982 The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นร Date: 10/31/2023 The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China

พระราชวังโปตาลา ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงลาซา เขตปกครองตนเองทิเบต ประเทศจีน พระราชวังแห่งนี้อยู่เหนือกว่าระดับน้ำทะเลกว่า 3,600 เมตร บนที่ราบสูงทิเบต พระราชวังซึ่งเป็นทั้งป้อมปราการ และ สถานที่อันศักดิ์สิทธิ์ สร้างขึ้นราวศตวรรษที่ 17

china_983 Harbin, China - December 29, 2018: Harbin Ice and Snow World. Located in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China. เทศกาลน้ำแข็ง ฮาร์บิน เป็นเทศกาลฤดูหนาวสุดยิ่งใหญ่ จัดขึ้นในเมืองฮาร์บิน ประเทศจีน ก่อตั้งขึ้นครั้งแรกเมื่อปี ค.ศ.1985 และต่อมาก็มีการจัดขึ้นเป็นประ Date: 10/31/2023 Harbin, China - December 29, 2018: Harbin Ice and Snow World. Located in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.

เทศกาลน้ำแข็ง ฮาร์บิน เป็นเทศกาลฤดูหนาวสุดยิ่งใหญ่ จัดขึ้นในเมืองฮาร์บิน ประเทศจีน ก่อตั้งขึ้นครั้งแรกเมื่อปี ค.ศ.1985 และต่อมาก็มีการจัดขึ้นเป็นประจำทุกปี โดยเทศกาลจะเริ่มตั้งแต่วันที่ 5 มกราคม เป็นต้นไป จนกว่าน้ำแข็งจะละลาย ราวๆ ปลายเดือนกุมภาพันธ์หรือต้นเดือนมีนาคม เป็นงานเทศกาลศิลปะน้ำแข็งที่ยิ่งใหญ่ที่สุดในโลก

china_984 Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is an annual winter festival in Harbin, China. It is the world largest ice and snow festival. เทศกาลน้ำแข็ง ฮาร์บิน เป็นเทศกาลฤดูหนาวสุดยิ่งใหญ่ จัดขึ้นในเมืองฮาร์บิน ประเทศจีน ก่อตั้งขึ้นครั้งแร Date: 11/3/2023 Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is an annual winter festival in Harbin, China. It is the world largest ice and snow festival.

เทศกาลน้ำแข็ง ฮาร์บิน เป็นเทศกาลฤดูหนาวสุดยิ่งใหญ่ จัดขึ้นในเมืองฮาร์บิน ประเทศจีน ก่อตั้งขึ้นครั้งแรกเมื่อปี ค.ศ.1985 และต่อมาก็มีการจัดขึ้นเป็นประจำทุกปี โดยเทศกาลจะเริ่มตั้งแต่วันที่ 5 มกราคม เป็นต้นไป จนกว่าน้ำแข็งจะละลาย ราวๆ ปลายเดือนกุมภาพันธ์หรือต้นเดือนมีนาคม เป็นงานเทศกาลศิลปะน้ำแข็งที่ยิ่งใหญ่ที่สุดในโลก

china_985 The forbidden city with sunset glow in beijing, China Date: 11/19/2023 The forbidden city with sunset glow in beijing, China

china_986 Bronze lion at the Forbidden City, Beijing, China. Chinese cultural symbols Date: 11/19/2023 Bronze lion at the Forbidden City, Beijing, China. Chinese cultural symbols

china_987 Bronze lion at the Forbidden City, Beijing, China. Chinese cultural symbols Date: 11/19/2023 Bronze lion at the Forbidden City, Beijing, China. Chinese cultural symbols

china_988 The ancient royal palaces of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China Date: 11/19/2023 The ancient royal palaces of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China

china_989 Aerial photography of the modern architectural landscape of Hangzhou city at night. Date: 12/5/2023 Aerial photography of the modern architectural landscape of Hangzhou city at night.

china_990 Winter Snow Huangshan Mountains, China Date: 12/15/2023 Winter Snow Huangshan Mountains, China

china_991 Beijing Great Wall in China, the majestic Great Wall, a symbol of China. Date: 12/17/2023 Beijing Great Wall in China, the majestic Great Wall, a symbol of China.

china_992 City CBD Skyscrapers Night view, Beijing, China. The Beijing central business district, or Beijing CBD (simplified Chinese: 北京商务中心区; traditional Chinese: 北京商務中心區; pinyin: Běijīng Shāngwù Zhōngxīn Qū), is the primary area for finance, media, and b Date: 12/27/2023 City CBD Skyscrapers Night view, Beijing, China

The Beijing central business district, or Beijing CBD (simplified Chinese: 北京商务中心区; traditional Chinese: 北京商務中心區; pinyin: Běijīng Shāngwù Zhōngxīn Qū), is the primary area for finance, media, and business services in Beijing, China.

Beijing CBD occupies 3.99 km2 of the Chaoyang District on the east side of the city. Geographically situated to the east of the city center, sandwiched between the 3rd Ring Road and the 4th Ring Road, the Beijing CBD is currently undergoing large-scale development.

china_993 Beijing Great Wall in China, the majestic Great Wall, a symbol of China. Date: 3/17/2024 Beijing Great Wall in China, the majestic Great Wall, a symbol of China.

china_994 Beijing city skyline building Date: 4/14/2024 Beijing city skyline building

china_995 The Great Wall of China. One of the world’s most recognizable architectural wonders is the Great Wall of China. This enormous structure stretches over 13,000 miles across China’s northern border, serving as a symbol of China’s history and Date: 5/4/2024 The Great Wall of China

One of the world’s most recognizable architectural wonders is the Great Wall of China. This enormous structure stretches over 13,000 miles across China’s northern border, serving as a symbol of China’s history and power.

The Great Wall was constructed over a period of 2,000 years, beginning in the 7th century BC. It was built to protect China from invasion by its neighbors, and its sheer size and complexity make it an architectural masterpiece.

china_996 The Great Wall of China. One of the world’s most recognizable architectural wonders is the Great Wall of China. This enormous structure stretches over 13,000 miles across China’s northern border, serving as a symbol of China’s history and power.The Date: 5/4/2024 The Great Wall of China.

One of the world’s most recognizable architectural wonders is the Great Wall of China. This enormous structure stretches over 13,000 miles across China’s northern border, serving as a symbol of China’s history and power.

The Great Wall was constructed over a period of 2,000 years, beginning in the 7th century BC. It was built to protect China from invasion by its neighbors, and its sheer size and complexity make it an architectural masterpiece.

china_999 Wangxian Valley, China's tourist attractions, with waterfalls and beautiful ancient villages promoting as landmarks in Wangxian Valley, Jiangxi, China. หุบเขาเทวดาวั้งเชียนกู่วั้งเชียนกู่ (望仙谷) หรือ หุบเขาเทวดา เป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวทางธรรมชาติและวั Date: 6/10/2024 Wangxian Valley, China's tourist attractions, with waterfalls and beautiful ancient villages promoting as landmarks in Wangxian Valley, Jiangxi, China.

หุบเขาเทวดาวั้งเชียนกู่

วั้งเชียนกู่ (望仙谷) หรือ หุบเขาเทวดา เป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวทางธรรมชาติและวัฒนธรรมที่มีชื่อเสียงในมณฑลเจียงซี ประเทศจีน ตั้งอยู่ในเขตปกครองตนเองชนชาติจ้วงหูหนาน เมืองสั้งเหร่า ห่างจากตัวเมืองสั้งเหร่าไปทางตะวันตกเฉียงเหนือประมาณ 100 กิโลเมตร

วั้งเชียนกู่ เป็นหุบเขาที่ทอดยาวไปตามแนวแม่น้ำซงจู๋ มีลักษณะเป็นภูเขาหินปูนสูงชันสลับซับซ้อน สูงจากระดับน้ำทะเลประมาณ 1,000 เมตร ภายในหุบเขามีจุดชมวิวที่สวยงามมากมาย เช่น น้ำตก ถ้ำ หน้าผา หมู่บ้านโบราณ เป็นต้น

จุดเด่นของวั้งเชียนกู่คือหมู่บ้านโบราณที่ตั้งอยู่ริมหน้าผา หมู่บ้านเหล่านี้มีชื่อเรียกว่า “หมู่บ้านห้อย” (悬崖村) เนื่องจากบ้านเรือนในหมู่บ้านถูกสร้างขึ้นบนหน้าผาสูงชัน ชาวบ้านในหมู่บ้านเหล่านี้อาศัยอยู่กันมาอย่างยาวนาน สืบทอดวิถีชีวิตและวัฒนธรรมดั้งเดิมมาจนถึงปัจจุบัน

วั้งเชียนกู่ได้รับการพัฒนาให้เป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวเชิงอนุรักษ์ โดยมีการปรับปรุงเส้นทางเดินชมธรรมชาติ สิ่งอำนวยความสะดวกต่างๆ และกิจกรรมทางการท่องเที่ยวต่างๆ เพื่อให้นักท่องเที่ยวสามารถสัมผัสกับธรรมชาติและวัฒนธรรมของท้องถิ่นได้อย่างใกล้ชิด
สถานที่ท่องเที่ยวที่น่าสนใจในวั้งเชียนกู่ ได้แก่

- น้ำตกหลงเฟิง (龙峰瀑布) น้ำตกขนาดใหญ่ที่มีความสูงประมาณ 100 เมตร
- ถ้ำชิงเฉิง (青城洞) ถ้ำหินปูนขนาดใหญ่ที่มีหินงอกหินย้อยที่สวยงาม
- หน้าผาชิงเฉิง (青城崖) หน้าผาหินปูนสูงชันที่มีทัศนียภาพที่สวยงาม
- หมู่บ้านห้อย (悬崖村) หมู่บ้านโบราณที่ตั้งอยู่ริมหน้าผา

วั้งเชียนกู่ เป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวที่ได้รับความนิยมจากนักท่องเที่ยวทั้งชาวจีนและชาวต่างชาติ เหมาะสำหรับผู้ที่ชื่นชอบธรรมชาติและวัฒนธรรมท้องถิ่น

wangxian_valley_01 Wangxian Valley, China's tourist attractions, with waterfalls and beautiful ancient villages promoting as landmarks in Wangxian Valley, Jiangxi, China.วั้งเชียนกู่ (望仙谷) หรือ หุบเขาเทวดา เป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวทางธรรมชาติและวัฒนธรรมที่มีชื่อเสียงในมณฑลเ Date: 6/10/2024 Wangxian Valley, China's tourist attractions, with waterfalls and beautiful ancient villages promoting as landmarks in Wangxian Valley, Jiangxi, China.

วั้งเชียนกู่ (望仙谷) หรือ หุบเขาเทวดา เป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวทางธรรมชาติและวัฒนธรรมที่มีชื่อเสียงในมณฑลเจียงซี ประเทศจีน ตั้งอยู่ในเขตปกครองตนเองชนชาติจ้วงหูหนาน เมืองสั้งเหร่า ห่างจากตัวเมืองสั้งเหร่าไปทางตะวันตกเฉียงเหนือประมาณ 100 กิโลเมตร

วั้งเชียนกู่ เป็นหุบเขาที่ทอดยาวไปตามแนวแม่น้ำซงจู๋ มีลักษณะเป็นภูเขาหินปูนสูงชันสลับซับซ้อน สูงจากระดับน้ำทะเลประมาณ 1,000 เมตร ภายในหุบเขามีจุดชมวิวที่สวยงามมากมาย เช่น น้ำตก ถ้ำ หน้าผา หมู่บ้านโบราณ เป็นต้น

จุดเด่นของวั้งเชียนกู่คือหมู่บ้านโบราณที่ตั้งอยู่ริมหน้าผา หมู่บ้านเหล่านี้มีชื่อเรียกว่า “หมู่บ้านห้อย” (悬崖村) เนื่องจากบ้านเรือนในหมู่บ้านถูกสร้างขึ้นบนหน้าผาสูงชัน ชาวบ้านในหมู่บ้านเหล่านี้อาศัยอยู่กันมาอย่างยาวนาน สืบทอดวิถีชีวิตและวัฒนธรรมดั้งเดิมมาจนถึงปัจจุบัน

วั้งเชียนกู่ได้รับการพัฒนาให้เป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวเชิงอนุรักษ์ โดยมีการปรับปรุงเส้นทางเดินชมธรรมชาติ สิ่งอำนวยความสะดวกต่างๆ และกิจกรรมทางการท่องเที่ยวต่างๆ เพื่อให้นักท่องเที่ยวสามารถสัมผัสกับธรรมชาติและวัฒนธรรมของท้องถิ่นได้อย่างใกล้ชิด
สถานที่ท่องเที่ยวที่น่าสนใจในวั้งเชียนกู่ ได้แก่

- น้ำตกหลงเฟิง (龙峰瀑布) น้ำตกขนาดใหญ่ที่มีความสูงประมาณ 100 เมตร
- ถ้ำชิงเฉิง (青城洞) ถ้ำหินปูนขนาดใหญ่ที่มีหินงอกหินย้อยที่สวยงาม
- หน้าผาชิงเฉิง (青城崖) หน้าผาหินปูนสูงชันที่มีทัศนียภาพที่สวยงาม
- หมู่บ้านห้อย (悬崖村) หมู่บ้านโบราณที่ตั้งอยู่ริมหน้าผา

วั้งเชียนกู่ เป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวที่ได้รับความนิยมจากนักท่องเที่ยวทั้งชาวจีนและชาวต่างชาติ เหมาะสำหรับผู้ที่ชื่นชอบธรรมชาติและวัฒนธรรมท้องถิ่น

wangxian_valley_02 Wangxian Valley, China's tourist attractions, with waterfalls and beautiful ancient villages promoting as landmarks in Wangxian Valley, Jiangxi, China.วั้งเชียนกู่ (望仙谷) หรือ หุบเขาเทวดา เป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวทางธรรมชาติและวัฒนธรรมที่มีชื่อเสียงในมณฑลเ Date: 6/10/2024 Wangxian Valley, China's tourist attractions, with waterfalls and beautiful ancient villages promoting as landmarks in Wangxian Valley, Jiangxi, China.

วั้งเชียนกู่ (望仙谷) หรือ หุบเขาเทวดา เป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวทางธรรมชาติและวัฒนธรรมที่มีชื่อเสียงในมณฑลเจียงซี ประเทศจีน ตั้งอยู่ในเขตปกครองตนเองชนชาติจ้วงหูหนาน เมืองสั้งเหร่า ห่างจากตัวเมืองสั้งเหร่าไปทางตะวันตกเฉียงเหนือประมาณ 100 กิโลเมตร

วั้งเชียนกู่ เป็นหุบเขาที่ทอดยาวไปตามแนวแม่น้ำซงจู๋ มีลักษณะเป็นภูเขาหินปูนสูงชันสลับซับซ้อน สูงจากระดับน้ำทะเลประมาณ 1,000 เมตร ภายในหุบเขามีจุดชมวิวที่สวยงามมากมาย เช่น น้ำตก ถ้ำ หน้าผา หมู่บ้านโบราณ เป็นต้น

จุดเด่นของวั้งเชียนกู่คือหมู่บ้านโบราณที่ตั้งอยู่ริมหน้าผา หมู่บ้านเหล่านี้มีชื่อเรียกว่า “หมู่บ้านห้อย” (悬崖村) เนื่องจากบ้านเรือนในหมู่บ้านถูกสร้างขึ้นบนหน้าผาสูงชัน ชาวบ้านในหมู่บ้านเหล่านี้อาศัยอยู่กันมาอย่างยาวนาน สืบทอดวิถีชีวิตและวัฒนธรรมดั้งเดิมมาจนถึงปัจจุบัน

วั้งเชียนกู่ได้รับการพัฒนาให้เป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวเชิงอนุรักษ์ โดยมีการปรับปรุงเส้นทางเดินชมธรรมชาติ สิ่งอำนวยความสะดวกต่างๆ และกิจกรรมทางการท่องเที่ยวต่างๆ เพื่อให้นักท่องเที่ยวสามารถสัมผัสกับธรรมชาติและวัฒนธรรมของท้องถิ่นได้อย่างใกล้ชิด
สถานที่ท่องเที่ยวที่น่าสนใจในวั้งเชียนกู่ ได้แก่

- น้ำตกหลงเฟิง (龙峰瀑布) น้ำตกขนาดใหญ่ที่มีความสูงประมาณ 100 เมตร
- ถ้ำชิงเฉิง (青城洞) ถ้ำหินปูนขนาดใหญ่ที่มีหินงอกหินย้อยที่สวยงาม
- หน้าผาชิงเฉิง (青城崖) หน้าผาหินปูนสูงชันที่มีทัศนียภาพที่สวยงาม
- หมู่บ้านห้อย (悬崖村) หมู่บ้านโบราณที่ตั้งอยู่ริมหน้าผา

วั้งเชียนกู่ เป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวที่ได้รับความนิยมจากนักท่องเที่ยวทั้งชาวจีนและชาวต่างชาติ เหมาะสำหรับผู้ที่ชื่นชอบธรรมชาติและวัฒนธรรมท้องถิ่น

wangxian_valley_03 Beautiful view of Wangxian Valley in Shangrao, Jiangxi, China during sunset time. วั้งเชียนกู่ (望仙谷) หรือ หุบเขาเทวดา เป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวทางธรรมชาติและวัฒนธรรมที่มีชื่อเสียงในมณฑลเจียงซี ประเทศจีน ตั้งอยู่ในเขตปกครองตนเองชนชาติจ้วงหูหนาน เมืองสั้งเห Date: 6/10/2024 Beautiful view of Wangxian Valley in Shangrao, Jiangxi, China during sunset time.

วั้งเชียนกู่ (望仙谷) หรือ หุบเขาเทวดา เป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวทางธรรมชาติและวัฒนธรรมที่มีชื่อเสียงในมณฑลเจียงซี ประเทศจีน ตั้งอยู่ในเขตปกครองตนเองชนชาติจ้วงหูหนาน เมืองสั้งเหร่า ห่างจากตัวเมืองสั้งเหร่าไปทางตะวันตกเฉียงเหนือประมาณ 100 กิโลเมตร

วั้งเชียนกู่ เป็นหุบเขาที่ทอดยาวไปตามแนวแม่น้ำซงจู๋ มีลักษณะเป็นภูเขาหินปูนสูงชันสลับซับซ้อน สูงจากระดับน้ำทะเลประมาณ 1,000 เมตร ภายในหุบเขามีจุดชมวิวที่สวยงามมากมาย เช่น น้ำตก ถ้ำ หน้าผา หมู่บ้านโบราณ เป็นต้น

จุดเด่นของวั้งเชียนกู่คือหมู่บ้านโบราณที่ตั้งอยู่ริมหน้าผา หมู่บ้านเหล่านี้มีชื่อเรียกว่า “หมู่บ้านห้อย” (悬崖村) เนื่องจากบ้านเรือนในหมู่บ้านถูกสร้างขึ้นบนหน้าผาสูงชัน ชาวบ้านในหมู่บ้านเหล่านี้อาศัยอยู่กันมาอย่างยาวนาน สืบทอดวิถีชีวิตและวัฒนธรรมดั้งเดิมมาจนถึงปัจจุบัน

วั้งเชียนกู่ได้รับการพัฒนาให้เป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวเชิงอนุรักษ์ โดยมีการปรับปรุงเส้นทางเดินชมธรรมชาติ สิ่งอำนวยความสะดวกต่างๆ และกิจกรรมทางการท่องเที่ยวต่างๆ เพื่อให้นักท่องเที่ยวสามารถสัมผัสกับธรรมชาติและวัฒนธรรมของท้องถิ่นได้อย่างใกล้ชิด
สถานที่ท่องเที่ยวที่น่าสนใจในวั้งเชียนกู่ ได้แก่

- น้ำตกหลงเฟิง (龙峰瀑布) น้ำตกขนาดใหญ่ที่มีความสูงประมาณ 100 เมตร
- ถ้ำชิงเฉิง (青城洞) ถ้ำหินปูนขนาดใหญ่ที่มีหินงอกหินย้อยที่สวยงาม
- หน้าผาชิงเฉิง (青城崖) หน้าผาหินปูนสูงชันที่มีทัศนียภาพที่สวยงาม
- หมู่บ้านห้อย (悬崖村) หมู่บ้านโบราณที่ตั้งอยู่ริมหน้าผา

วั้งเชียนกู่ เป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวที่ได้รับความนิยมจากนักท่องเที่ยวทั้งชาวจีนและชาวต่างชาติ เหมาะสำหรับผู้ที่ชื่นชอบธรรมชาติและวัฒนธรรมท้องถิ่น

Hong_Kong_34 Beautiful sunset over Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, China. Date: 6/30/2024 Beautiful sunset over Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, China.