China Flowers, Military + Mountain pictures

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Relax and appreciate the pretty surroundings of Chengdu’s enormous park. Join locals as they sip tea, sail on the lake and enjoy the vibrant flower garden.

A monument to a traditional love story sits at the peak of a mountaintop park featuring panoramic views of Sanya, the Luhuitou Peninsula and the South China Sea.

Relax local-style in this leafy urban park, where residents come to play cards in the shade, practice tai chi and enjoy the stunning city views from the hilltop pagoda.

The changing fortunes of this sprawling riverside walkway are symbolic of the evolution of Shanghai itself.

Enjoy the wonders of the natural world at this large museum, home to dinosaurs and plenty of preserved wildlife.

Cycle, hike, rock climb or simply admire the wild mountainous scenery, then sit back and enjoy an extraordinary open-air show.

Appreciate the historic Bai architecture, admire the city walls and enjoy mountain views from the heart of this lakeside district.

Cycle, hike, rock climb or simply admire the wild mountainous scenery, then sit back and enjoy an extraordinary open-air show.

Relax local-style in this leafy urban park, where residents come to play cards in the shade, practice tai chi and enjoy the stunning city views from the hilltop pagoda.

Marvel at the spectacular bonsai gardens, gaze up at the imposing pagodas and relax in the historic teahouses by the river.

Relax local-style in this leafy urban park, where residents come to play cards in the shade, practice tai chi and enjoy the stunning city views from the hilltop pagoda.

Encounter parts of the Great Wall, visit very large cities and get a sense of the extraordinary culture in the birthplace of Chinese civilization.

The capital of China combines the ornate delights of traditional culture with the vibrant life of a modern global city.

Admire this magnificent Buddhist statue of the mercy goddess Guan Yin, which towers above the South China Sea from a golden platform in the Nanshan temple complex.

Be dazzled by the gold-and-red heart of Asia, featuring rugged mountain landscapes, huge fast-paced cities and breathtaking monuments to ancient culture.

Escape the city smog and head to Century Park for an afternoon of fun and adventure, flying kites and exploring the lakes and canals.

Found in Beijing’s hip artistic quarter, this cultural hub will delight lovers of many different kinds of art.

Home to one of the world’s oldest ancient cannons, this military site once played an important role in China’s defense.