2. Highlights, Special Moments and Places

Special Memories of China

Two trips through fabulous China totaling forty-one days of exploring. Shown here are some of the exceptional scenes and areas from those trips that show the amazing history and street scenes of life in China. The full trips are covered in travelogues in the International Travel Section of this site.
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  • Shopping District - Beijing, China.

    Shopping District - Beijing, China.

  • The Great Wall of China. Longest wall in the world at 5200 miles and an a completely amazing construction feat.

    The Great Wall of China. Longest wall in the world at 5200 miles and an a completely amazing construction feat.

  • Chinese pickup truck

    Chinese pickup truck

  • The Terra-cotta Army, Xian, China.

    The Terra-cotta Army, Xian, China.

  • Terra-cotta Warriors in the pit, Xian, China.

    Terra-cotta Warriors in the pit, Xian, China.

  • The Terra-cotta Army, Xian, China.

    The Terra-cotta Army, Xian, China.

  • Xian City Wall. The wall was started by the Ming Dynasty in 1370 and is a total of 8.5 miles long and protects roughly 14 square miles of interior area.

    Xian City Wall. The wall was started by the Ming Dynasty in 1370 and is a total of 8.5 miles long and protects roughly 14 square miles of interior area.

  • Archway leading out of the Xian City Wall.

    Archway leading out of the Xian City Wall.

  • On a cable car on the way to board the M.V. President in Yichang, China.

    On a cable car on the way to board the M.V. President in Yichang, China.

  • Local Farmers in a Sampan on the Yangtze River.

    Local Farmers in a Sampan on the Yangtze River.

  • Hanging Coffin of the “Ba” People as seen from the Yangtze River.

    Hanging Coffin of the “Ba” People as seen from the Yangtze River.

  • Sun Umbrellas for sale at Feng-Du, Chongqing, China.

    Sun Umbrellas for sale at Feng-Du, Chongqing, China.

  • Assorted deities at Feng-Du, also known as the Ghost City.

    Assorted deities at Feng-Du, also known as the Ghost City.

  • Party boat in Chongqing Harbor, China.

    Party boat in Chongqing Harbor, China.

  • Festival atmosphere at Chongqing Zoo - this is a May Labor Holiday celebration.

    Festival atmosphere at Chongqing Zoo - this is a May Labor Holiday celebration.

  • Panda at the Chendu Facility Panda Research Facility.

    Panda at the Chendu Facility Panda Research Facility.

  • Giant Panda at Chongqing Zoo.

    Giant Panda at Chongqing Zoo.

  • Red Panda at the Chendu Research Facility.

    Red Panda at the Chendu Research Facility.

  • Zhuang “Drum” people. They live in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in Southern China and other provinces.

    Zhuang “Drum” people. They live in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in Southern China and other provinces.

  • Zhuang girls with Dragon Spine Terraced Rice fields in the background.

    Zhuang girls with Dragon Spine Terraced Rice fields in the background.

  • Tourist carry chairs can be had to get to the top plateau of the Zhuang People and the Teahouse there.

    Tourist carry chairs can be had to get to the top plateau of the Zhuang People and the Teahouse there.

  • Cormorant fishing in Guilin on the Li River at night. Guilin is also in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China.

    Cormorant fishing in Guilin on the Li River at night. Guilin is also in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China.

  • Dragon Spine Terraced Rice Fields of Long Sheng area.

    Dragon Spine Terraced Rice Fields of Long Sheng area.

  • This mountain scene on the 20 Yuan Note.

    This mountain scene on the 20 Yuan Note.

  • The Crystal Palace reflections in Reed Flute Cave. The cave is located in Guilin, Guangxi, China.

    The Crystal Palace reflections in Reed Flute Cave. The cave is located in Guilin, Guangxi, China.

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