" Halt "

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" People "

This was seen outside the Olympic Stadium in Beijing.
We were lucky despite the foggy weather, the water was placid.

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" Alone "

Inside the seven star scenic area.

" Bells "

inside Dayanda Tower in Xian.

" Reading "

This catchy sign seen at Xiamen airport in China, a quaint coffee shop where
people can unwind while waiting for their departure.



Which reminds me to refresh my mind and start reading a novel or two again.
I have been so preoccupied with work and blogging these days.

by the way, have you read something interesting lately ? ^0^



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" Gong! "

along Qianmen Dajie Street
前门大街 .
The tour guide gave us 20mts. to look around and take some fotos.
( as if that was enough...)
In 2008, It's transformed its place into a shopping district,
signature brands like Zara and authentic Chinese and antique stores to name a few.

" Quintessence "

This is your quintessential candy sticks,
they're caramelized and super red in color,
when in China, do try one of these sweet treats.

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" Wings of the Dragon "

...continuing yesterday's post, taking a closer look at the intricate details of this momentous pillar outside the gate of The Forbidden Palace.



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" Draconian effect "

At the end of the gate of The Forbidden Palace are these two decorative and well carved draconic pillars.
This is showing you the other side of it while catching a glimpse as the sun was about to set.



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" Diplopia "

Seeing double?!



This was shot inside a cave in Guilin called Reed Flute Cave.
It wasn't supposed to be on our itinerary but we went there anyway.
It was interesting to see these illuminated rock formations and let your imagination run wild as each form tells a story.
It's definitely hard to grasp for a good shot unless with a tripod but I was lucky I got this just about right. ^0^

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" Windows "

a view of St. Andrew's Church.

" Farmers at work "

a scene from LiuShanjie Performance in a small province named Yangshuo.

' Kerbau Road "

somewhere off the side streets of Little India.

" two sides "

" Balustrade "

in the gardens of Dayanda temple.

" those shillings "

inside the forbidden garden.

" Gold "

a dragon welcomes guests outside a hotel in Xian.

" The young and the old "

" Lavender "

a walk around Little India.

" Distant "

inside the forbidden palace

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" Secret Garden III "

Inside the garden of Dayanda Pagoda.

" Buttons "

outside Dayanda pagoda in Xian.

" dragons up above "

some intricate carvings along the steps of Dayan Pagoda (大雁塔).

" that little kiosk "

outside Guilin's train station during night time.

" There was a crooked tree "

seen inside the forbidden palace.

" The story that lies beneath Liusanjie "

Liu Sanjie a well-known water impression performance played not by real actors but by the local people of Yangshuo, quite a small province, but became famous because of the show.

The area houses 2500 seats and a definite must see for tourists and locals alike.

Liu Sanjie is a story that originates from the Zhuang minority people
-the largest minority group in China.
Legend says that a woman called Liu Sanjie, which means "third sister" had
a beautiful voice, so striking that it could even raise the dead.
It became such a remarkable story that in 1960 a movie was made.

In 2004, director Zhang Yimou known for House of Flying daggers started directing the whole thing.
His main inspiration was nature, the mountains and the river.
His emphasis was to create a dramatic and astounding effect
on the beauty of Li River and its reflections.

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" Artificial "

These are faux rock formations inside the Forbidden palace.

" Peek a boo "

a candid shot along the banks of Li River, Guilin.

" Elephant Trunk Hill "

This hill stands majestically in the downtown area of Guilin city,
right at the junction of the Li River & the Peach Blossom River,
It is one of the symbols of Guilin.
The name was chosen because the hill looks like a giant elephant
dipping its trunk into the river.

" Illusion "

Inside the National Performing Arts in Beijing,China.

" Look at me "

she was seated beside the road,
seemed real tired after her school trip.

" Pretty in Pink "

Almost sunset in Beijing, a famous Bell tower seen along Tianamen Square.
more skywatch here.

" The Domino Effect "

terra cotta warriors - 兵馬俑
inside the museum of Xian.

" Are you looking at me ? "

" Secret Garden II "

seven star cave- 七星洞, Guilin.

" the bell tOwer "

from where i'm standing...
the famous bell tower in Xian,china

" Waiting "

caught this man along the streets in Xian, China.

melody: Bigger than my body- john Mayer

" it's the details..."

intricate gabled roof inside the forbidden palace.

" Under the tree "

" carry me "

" WiReD "

" Mr. Cleaner "

the eight characters in chinese means:

"Cleanliness of our environment,
Is each and everyone's responsibility."

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" In or Out "

this kid was playing with the steel fence.
seen outside the south entrance of the forbidden palace,
while waiting for our tour bus to arrive.

" Rouge Porte "

seen at forbidden palace

" Secret Garden "

seen inside seven star cave- 七星洞, Guilin.

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" Gates of Summer Palace "

" Impression "

scenes from Impressions of LiuShanjie, directed by fame director
Zhang Yimou.

This is the first part of the play, the farmers were holding a long red
cloth with the background of the Li River in Guilin, China.

" Midnight "

It's past midnight already but this store located outside our hotel in Xian,China is still in business.

Notice the different inscription on it.

" Chinese Lantern "

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" Wall of Fame "

seen inside Beijing Zoo.