Huangshan (黄山, Yellow Mountain) is one of the most famous, and most visited, scenic mountain areas in China.
The area has 'Classic China' scenery, wonderfully craggy granite peaks, many well-placed pine trees, the chance to see 'seas of clouds' below you, and beautiful sunrises/sunsets.
To enjoy the many spectacular views at Huangshan, prolonged and arduous walking is often required. The tourists are many, ...... often very many.
Take note of the group gathered on the right.
Huangshan; October 1998
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In the village of Tangyue in Anhui Province there are seven stone memorial archways (paifang)..
These archways were built by the Bao family and they both memorials for specific family members as well as commemorates various virtues including filial piety, loyalty, chastity, righteousness and charity. The oldest date to 1420 during the Ming dynasty, while the newest is from 1820 during the Qing dynasty.
Tangyue; October 1998
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In the village of Tangyue in Anhui Province there are seven stone memorial archways (paifang)..
These archways were built by the Bao family and they both memorials for specific family members as well as commemorates various virtues including filial piety, loyalty, chastity, righteousness and charity. The oldest date to 1420 during the Ming dynasty, while the newest is from 1820 during the Qing dynasty.
Tangyue is a farming village, and when I visited, the signs of farming could be seen.
Tangyue; October 1998
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These three Chinese Characters, or Hanzi, read right to left, are the name of the Hanshan Temple, 寒山寺, literal translation: 'Cold Mountain Temple'.
This temple in Suzhou is one of the most famous Buddhist temple and monastery in China. More specifically, the Hanshan, Shaolin and Lingyin Temples are the three most important Chan (禪; pronounced Zen in the West) Buddhist temples in China.
The temple was founded early in the 6th Century AD. The current name comes from the legendary monk and poet Hanshan who became abbot here during the Tang Dynasty.
Near Suzhou; October 2003
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Houses by a canal in Suzhou; October 2003
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