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    More stunning, yet misty views. Views[305] The view from the roof of our guest house in Xingpin. The mist finally lifted on our last day. Views[337] It's common to meat and sausages out to dry in China. This person in Guilin lived on the 5th floor and hung their meat out with the washing. Views[284] Sunset from our hotel window in Guilin - Christmas Day 2008. Views[310] a welcome
     
    This was called Elephant Rock....we thought of some other possibilities.... Views[246] Tired walkers and more views... Views[200] Fantastic views from numerous viewpoints on Huang Shan. Views[196] The amazing trails aound the summit areas of Huang Shan Mountain. Views[350] Shanghai at night. Views[199]
     
    Shanghai, the older traditional neighbourhoods and the skyscarpers that are steadily eating them up. Views[198] A view back down the Gorge. Views[196] Water Crossing. Views[202] A water crossing on the Tiger leaping Gorge Trek. Views[184] Views out accross the gorge at Tiger Leaping Gorge. Views[181]
     
    The highest point on the Tiger Leaping Gorge trek. Views[260] One of 2 China TV stations that interviewed us at Jiu Zhou Gou. They were keen to send out the message that the area is now safe after the huge earthquake in May 08. Views[259] Crystal clear lake in Jiu Zhou Gou. Views[2035] Woman selling oranges outside the site of the huge Buddha. Views[250] The head of the worlds biggest (for the time being) Buddha. It dates from the 9th Century and is carved into the side of a cliff. Views[184]
     
    A fully grown adult, it was amazing to be so close and with no one else around. Views[240] Dawn on the first morning of our cruise on the Yangze. Views[189] 3 Gorges Dam on the Yangze River. 2km long with 24 turbines producing as much power as 18 nuclear stations (at full tilt). 12 more turbines coming. Views[253] Terracotta Warriors near Xian. Despite high epectations it was an awesome sight. Views[252] The wall continues over the peaks in the background - it must be a stunning walk with shear drops on either side. One to come back for! Views[243]
     
    A rare moment with no postcard sellers! Views[279] Our favourite type of chinese eaterie.This one was in Yangshuo. Just select what you want and it is cooked in front of you. Views[207] Man selling oranges by the roadside just outside Yangshuo Views[403] Clear views around Xingpin....just as we were leaving. Views[177] Views from our bamboo raft. Views[195]
     
    Xingpin with a little less mist. Views[191] View from the terrace outside our room in the village of Likeng. It was freezing cold and there was no heating. Views[179] One of many beautiful waterfalls in JiuZhou Gou. Views[484] Jiu Zhou Gou national park. Views[347] Jiu Zhou Gou national Park, stunning scenery and beautiful lakes. Movements a little too restricted though and many trails closed for the winter. Views[612]
     
    A tasty lunch is prepared by our guides on our horse trek out of Songpan. Views[200] The worlds largest Buddha in Leshan(the previous holder of this title in Afghanistan was blown up by the Taliban in 2001, India and china are competing to build new ones to be the biggest). Views[212] The breeding centre is also home to many Red Pandas, also endangered. Views[282] 12 cubs. All between 1 and 3 months old. Very cute and very valuable! Views[204] The Panda breeding centre near Chengdu. Early in the morning before the hordes of school kids arrive - just us and the Pandas, very special. Views[297]
     
    Terracotta Wrriors up close. All the faces are different. Views[209] Ancient walled city of Pingyou. Views[747] The forbidden city Views[292] The forbidden city in Beijing Views[226] Took us 4 hours to walk 10km as we kept stopping to take photos! Views[194]
     
    Despite the hype and all the postcard sellers the Great Wall still surpassed our expectations - it's amazing. Views[244] The Birds Nest - our ticket numbrs were 110,000,000 - at 5 pounds each perhaps this is how we can pay for London?? Views[219]    

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