The city of Xian in China is best known for its amazing terracotta warriors, however there are other interesting things to see there including the bell tower
it was common for people to leave their doors open so the they could see onto the street, it was also obvious that the keeping of caged birds was popular.
original capture on colour negative film in 1999, the digital scan was latter processed via Photoshop and Google (formerly Nik Software) Color Efex Pro
The pagoda dates from the 17th century and offers some good views over the city. It’s part of a temple complex
Established over 2500 years ago, Suzhou is famous for silk production, its gardens, and according to legend is home to the most beautiful women in China.
Shanghai has a colourful history with heavy foreign involvement (exploitation) throughout the 19th century.
Lingyin Si, loosely translated to Temple of the Soul’s Retreat or Temple of Inspired Seclusion is a popular attraction on the outskirts of Hangzhou.
A foggy morning by the West Lake, Hangzhou, a single, coloured, autumn leaf floats on the lake surface.
Hangzhou is known for a number of things one of them being the West Lake, an artificial lake built around 800AD.
Hangzhou is known for a number of things one of them being the West Lake, an artificial lake built around 800AD.
The monkeys pictured here were part of a troop numbering probably 40 to 50 individuals and included quite a few very young ones.