China Flowers, Food + Military 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.

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.

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

Marvel at the thousands of sculpted soldiers, horses and chariots keeping the first Emperor of China company in the afterlife.

Marvel at the thousands of sculpted soldiers, horses and chariots keeping the first Emperor of China company in the afterlife.

Marvel at the thousands of sculpted soldiers, horses and chariots keeping the first Emperor of China company in the afterlife.

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

See an intriguing blend of Islamic customs with traditional Chinese architecture in this religious complex of gardens and historic buildings.

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.

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

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

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

Climb the innovative towers in this financial district for unobstructed views of Shanghai’s mesmerizing cityscape and stroll along the riverside.

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.