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The Giant Buddha

Standing at about 75 metres tall in Leshan, Sichuan Province in China. Construction was started in 713, led by a Chinese monk named Haithong. He hoped that the…

Wuhou Temple, Chengdu, China

Wuhou Temple – home of Zhuge Liang, Tang Dynasty Minister of War. Seen yesterday in Chengdu, China :: July 2010

Keeping the sun off :: The Great Wall, China

The sun has been quite strong today. My solution is a pair of sunglasses, these people have a more colourful solution! Seen at The Great Wall. Badaling, China…

Beijing door handle :: 12?

Another Beijing door handle, this one is at number 12! Beijing :: July 2010

Beijing door handle

Seen in Beijing :: July 2010

Hutong Door :: Beijing

Some of the old traditional housing in this area has some wonderful architecture and whilst the buildings are often old, scruffy, dirty or just falling down, you also…