China 2017

Exploring some of the National Parks of Zhangjiajie, Chengdu, Fenghuang and more.
Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge The bridge bottom is paved with transparent glass, to give visitors a feeling of extremely thrilling and a better perspective of sightseeing. Fenghuang Fenghuang Ancient town at night. June 10, 2017 Emei Mountain Temple at the Emei Mountain, about 100 kms away from Chengdu - China. June 12, 2017 Emei Mountain Waterfall at Emei Mountain Park - China. June 12, 2017
Fenghuang Fenghuang ancient town. June 10, 2017 Emei Mountain Beautiful waterfall near the entrance of Mount Emei - China. June 12, 2017 Mount Emei Emei Mountain park - China. June 12, 2017 Fenghuang Fenghuang is Chinese for 'Phoenix', the mythical bird of good omen and longevity that is consumed by fire to be re-born again from the flame. June 10, 2017
Fenghuang girls Chatting girls in the streets of Fenghuang - China. June 10, 2017 Fenghuang nightscene Fenghuang County is a county of Hunan Province, China, it is under the administration of Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture. June 10, 2017 Fenghuang Fenghuang (Phoenix) Ancient Town, an old town built up in Qing Dynasty, is still being kept in its original appearance with 300 years passed. June 10, 2017 Emei Mountain Small pavillion at Emei Mountain park. June 12, 2017.
Fenghuang at night Ancient town of Fenghuang by night. Fenghuang As a photographer's paradise, I loved to hang out here along the riverside at Fenghuang Ancient town. June 10, 2017 Fenghuang At night, the bridges and buildings are nicely lit. However, I must say that this is the case in most of Chinese towns and cities across the nation. June 10, 2017. Fenghuang by night Interesting shot from the roof of a local home at night. Fenghuang - China, june 2017
Fenghuang Sampan Typical chinese boat. Took this photo just before darkness. I love the lights. Fenghuang - June 10, 2017 Minority village Huayao minority village around Xiaoshajiang - China - june 2017 Leshan giant buddha The remarkable Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo) was listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site together with Mount Emei in 1996. June 12, 2017 Minority village Unexpectedly, we made a stop at this village on the way from Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang. June 10, 2017
Minority Beautifully decorated Miao girl at Fenghuang ancient town. China - June 10, 2017. Miao girl A Miao girl posing in Fenghaung town. Miao Girls Surprised to see this white foreigner at this side of the planet. June - 2017 Minorities Take a rest along the river of Fenghuang. June 11, 2017
Fenghuang A couple of Miao dressed girls calling their loved ones. Fenghuang - june 2017 Miao girls During my visit to the Sister's Meal Festival (see other photo gallery) 2015, I noticed many pretty Miao girls. But I was surprised to see them back again here at Fenghuang. June 2017 Zhangjiajie National Park Near Baofeng lake - China. Zhangjiajie National Park. June 2017 Fenghuang Pagoda Magical Pagoda in Fenghuang Ancient Town. June 11, 2017
Giant Panda The Giant Panda Breeding reserve of Chengdu is world famous. June 13, 2017 Tianmen Mountain Glass bridge About 1500 meters above sealevel, one can walk on a glass plank constructed at the mountain. June 8, 2017 Cool dude Take a rest with a cigarette - Wullinyuan. Minority village On the way to Fenghuang, I made a short stop to visit this pretty village. June 10, 2017
Emei Mountain Covered by green vegatation, I found this lifesize statues very intruiging. Mount Emei National Park. Chengdu Giant Panda's nutrition exists of bamboo. Chengdu - China. June 13, 2017 Tianmen Mountain Not for the faint hearted, to walk on this glass plank some 1500 meters above sealevel. Tianmen Mountain The stunning views including 'Heaven's Door' and the 99 Bends, vertical cliffs, the thrilling cliff-hanging walkway and glass skywalk, and the world's longest cable car ride, make it unquestionably one of the best mountains to visit in China. Come, climb the 'Stairway to Heaven'! June 9, 2017
Tianmen Mountain The road leading up to Tianmen Mountain. June 8, 2017 Tianmen Mountain It takes exactly 99 bends to reach the top of Tianmen Mountain at Zhangjiajie National Park. June 2017 Wullinyuan The ‘Zhangjiajie Charming Xiangxi show’ is a platform for the folk artists to display their talent and also displays the rich culture of the local community. June 8, Wullinyuan. Zhangjiajie National Park With 7550 meters in length, the Tianmen Shan cable car is the longest in the world , Zhangjiajie, China. June 9, 2017
Zhangjiajie National Park Zhangjiajie National Park where the movie Avator was partly shot. June 9, 2017 Chengdu foodshop Food vendor in the streets of Chengdu. June 13, 2017 Chinese vehicle I love trying out these funny chinese vehicles. Near Baofeng Lake - China. June 2017 Cool vehicle I wish I could bring one of these to home. Easy to park and very flexible - Mount Emei parking lot. June 12, 2017
Zhangjiajie National Park Zhangjiajie National Park selfie. June 10, 2017 Zhangjiajie National Park Not sure what it means...someone translate please. Tianmen Mountain Suddenly the sky cleared up; walking the glass plank attached to Tianmen Mountain. Note the special foorwear that has to be worn during the walkover. June 9, 2017 Roadside breakfast Enjoying breakfast with my driver at a roadside restaurant on the way to the airport. June 11, 2017
Minority village Rather small wind and rain bridge to enter the minority village. June 10, 2017 Minority village Very funny, as this tourguide did not speak any english while myself just a couple of words of chinese. She used her smartphone to translate comment. There's always a way out ! June 10, 2017 Tianmen Mountain Walking 1500 meters above sealevel, wearing special shoecovers on the glass plank. Hong Kong Hong Kong never fails to impress, even after 4 times so far that I went up this magnificent view from Victoria's Peak. June 2017.