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    Even just a night out in the town square is a special occasion. Almost as if to compensate for the drab landscape, children and women deck out in bright colours and elaborate outfits, and pose for a photograph in the plaza.: by jynkx7, Views[328]
         		 At a small local bazaar, several patrons and stallholders put aside the realities of life and gather for a casual chat. Amidst a dusty desert town landscape, the Uyghurs find their joy in simple ways like this.: by jynkx7, Views[383]
         		 On the streets of Kashgar, a little Uyghur boy amuses himself with items he finds on the street, as his father metalsmiths a teapot over a bed of hot coal in front of his shop. Kashgar is an oasis city in the Taklamakan Desert of Xinjiang, and was a key post on the ancient silk road; Today there is still a lively trade of metal and clay pottery, carpets, silk, jewellery, fresh produce, and livestock.: by jynkx7, Views[1116]
         		 Some even park the car on a busy crossing to sell twisted bread. I must admit, although not perfect, China did very well. Some developing countries are having more difficult times. I am looking forward to see how the streets would look like in five years time. : by mtatang, Views[208]
         		 Near a public elementary school a vendor invading the street selling pet animal. This little girl is choosing her pet turtle.: by mtatang, Views[262]
     
    Sporadically street vendors are occupying spaces they think most strategic to do their business. This bicycle path is completely blocked by fruit vendors making their living.: by mtatang, Views[301]
         		 There is no country in the world which immune to daredevils. Although crossing through the red light with your child is not educative.: by mtatang, Views[231]
         		 The transformation of China as the country is flexing its muscles. A growth any modern countries could only dream about. The cities are changing and racing to the sky. The roads are broad and silky smooth and the zebra crossings are as beautiful as a grand piano. The streets were polished back then before the Olympics 2008 and it seems that they have been well maintained.: by mtatang, Views[267]
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         		 In Tibetan Buddhism prostrations are often performed before meditation or teachings, but can form a separate practice by itself. Prostrations are seen as a means of purifying ones body, speech and mind of karmic defilements, especially pride. Prostrations are used in tandem with visualization and can be used to express reverence to Guru Rinpoche. A Tibetan pilgrim prostrating in front of the Jokhang Monastery using japa mala (Buddhist prayer beads) for counting. Lhasa, Tibet.: by tibetya, Views[2199]
     
    A female Tibetan pilgrim doing kora around the Gyantse Kumbum. The Kumbum or great gomang (many-doored) chorten at Gyantse is a three dimensional mandala, meant to portray the Buddhist cosmos. The Kumbum, like other mandalas, which are portrayed by a circle within a square, enables the devotee to take part in the Buddhist perception of the universe and can depict one's potential as they move through it. Mandalas are meant to aid an individual on the path to enlightenment.Gyantse, Tibet.: by tibetya, Views[1044]
         		 The Tashilhunpo Monastery is one of the main centers of the Gelugpa or Yellow Hat order of Tibetan Buddhism. This is a young monk in his ceremonial yellow hat. Tashilhunpo, Shigatse, Tibet.: by tibetya, Views[366]
         		 A Tibetan woman with her baby wrapped up on her back circumambulating the Jokhang Monastery, Lhasa, Tibet. For Tibetans bearing a child is an act of conscious intention that involves seven distinct stages - and starts before conception.: by tibetya, Views[760]
         		 Traveling from Zhangmu (Nepal-Tibet border) to the Tibetan capital - Lhasa you can see road workers all along the Friendship Highway. The Chinese industrialization has affected Tibet a great deal. But despite the Chinese government attempts to settle Chinese population across the Tibetan Plateau, the Roof of the World still remains a place where only the Tibetans can survive its harsh climate conditions. A Tibetan boy holding the hand of his father who works on the road construction, Tibet.: by tibetya, Views[1027]
     
     
    In Xinjiang, it is not an uncommon sight to see men crowd around in small groups taking part in some kind of culinary sharing sessions. What I've noticed is that they were usually male dominated. As such, this young girl caught my immediate attention. She struck me as a non-conformist, someone who goes out of the way to satisfy her own curiosity and acquire more knowledge, even if it's unconventional. I find myself standing there, observing her learning intently, in absolute amazement. I wanted to give her a penny for her thought.: by priscilla_ong, Views[699]
         		 I chanced upon this bunch of kids along the back streets of Yarkand (Xinjiang, Western China) participating in what seems to be the most popular childhood activity in town. It requires a deck of round cards and the players' ability to toss each card against the ground perpendicularly so that it would bounce back up and override the opponent's card. Watching them in complete indulgence makes me realize; that games and fun take form in the simplest possible way, and does not always have to involve the latest electronic gadgets. Sometimes, it doesn't even matter what we do, as long as we have the right company.: by priscilla_ong, Views[1040]
         		 These men are sacrificing their lives to make history. Centuries from now this temple will still be standing. People will appreciate the art these men created through Yugu’an Temple, forever immortalizing the “Change Dynasty”. : by yuguantemple-china, Views[269]
         		 Migrant workers leave their families behind to find work in the city. This man’s face appears to be painted with emotion as he looks out beyond. Perhaps he is lonely and missing his family, or feeling emptiness from monotonous work.: by yuguantemple-china, Views[281]
         		 Chinese construction workers use few machines. Putting the metal slabs in the truck required eight men’s strength. Their hard labor is creating a legacy for the future visitors of Yugu’an Temple.: by yuguantemple-china, Views[323]
     
    All big things are built by many small steps. This man has a key role in the foundations of the temple. His only job was to sift the grainy dirt, preparing a vital ingredient for this temple’s recipe.: by yuguantemple-china, Views[289]
         		 The skeletal rawness of Yugu’an Temple’s construction site in Qingdao, China is captivating.: by yuguantemple-china, Views[303]
         		 Morning in Hong Kong: by kilbilina, Views[242]
         		 Praying monks in Sichuan at the top of the Emeishan mountain : by kilbilina, Views[336]
         		 View of Shanghai at the morning: by kilbilina, Views[246]
     
    School boys near the Shanghai municipal school: by kilbilina, Views[346]
         		 Little Chinese girl named Bing Bing: by kilbilina, Views[502]
         		 A peek into the life of a typical Uyghur family, in Xinjiang, Western China. It appears that bonding over a freshly sliced melon is an integral part of their culture. There is this great sense of intimacy that radiates from them, when you see them relishing the sweetness, in both the fruit as well as the kinship.: by priscilla_ong, Views[1103]
         		 This is exactly how I was greeted on my first day of travel to Xinjiang, Western China. It was difficult to sit through the entire slaughter, although I must admit there is evidently an interest in the transitional process. It does make me look at my plate differently, and wish it has remained as a black box that mysteriously transforms animals into something edible. It's highly controversial; but something in the children's eyes tells me that the shocked look on my face must have been quite disturbing for them too.: by priscilla_ong, Views[601]
         		 Sometimes, after a lot of traveling via foot, it is so lovely to relax on a beautiful boat. This is what I did after venturing around China. Just me and my family and a variety of new people to meet and gourmet food to try. A lil bit of r'n'r in the most luxurious of ways.: by sianmercel, Views[665]
     
    I am in LOVE with ancient Chinese architecture. This building however is only a few decades old but is still so lovely. One thing I am unhappy about this shot is the air conditioning unit on the roof of the background building. If I had photoshop I would edit it out in a heartbeat. : by sianmercel, Views[879]
         		 On my travels around China, I was always impressed with the colourful sculptures hidden around the buildings. I only wish I could speak Chinese to find out what each one means.: by sianmercel, Views[598]
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         		 A woman cleans her clothes in outside of her back door in an unsanitary area of the Grand Canal: by firstimpressions, Views[721]
         		 In the early morning, a toddler enjoys a moment of childhood while his mother works in her small Zuzhou liquor/tobacco shop.: by firstimpressions, Views[617]
     
    Siesta Time: by snippets, Views[269]
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    A College student enhances his Grand Canal tour with songs on his iPod. : by firstimpressions, Views[598]
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         		 Suzhou Park: by jrbacon, Views[322]
         		 Development in Zhangjiagang : by jrbacon, Views[236]
         		 Suzhou Park: by jrbacon, Views[331]
         		 Suzhou Park: by jrbacon, Views[351]
     
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