Tag: China
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Dragon Gate
in: TravelAfter Shilin we returned back to Kunming to a site call West Hill. Notable for its view of Dianchi Lake and the temple.
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Shilin “Stone Forest”
in: TravelShilin is the site of a well-known geological formation called the Stone Forest; pillars of stone emerge from the ground like trees. While it is interesting to see, capturing it in photographs is difficult.
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Between Flights in Chengdu
in: TravelThere was no direct flight from Jiuzhaigou to our next destination, Kunming so we stopped over in Chengdu for a few hours. But not really enough time to leave the airport and go into town. So I did what I do: take pictures …
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Huanglong National Park
in: TravelThe terraced lakes are of course formed naturally. Yet even through the randomness of natural processes emerges some surrealistic results.
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Huanglong National Park
in: TravelIn contrast to Jiuzhai Valley National Park, Huanglong National Park was a bit of a one-trick pony. The highlight of the park are the terraced lakes and ponds. These extend over a large part of the mountain for several kilometres down its side.