A colorful illustration - Hangzhou, China

There are several museums located in Hangzhou including China National Silk Museum, the largest silk museum in the world, China National Tea Museum, and Zhejiang Provincial Museum, which has a collection of integrated human studies, exhibitions and research with over 100,000 collected cultural relics.

 

Cosmos: Surreal world - Modern Sky - Nanjing, China

Modern Sky UK is a new music entertainment and events company firmly set within our home of the North of England.

"In five short years, we have built Modern Sky to be a northern powerhouse of a music company. We‘ve had multiple chart albums and accrued tens of millions of streams. Committed to putting northern bands and artists back in the spotlight. It is our sincere belief that the talent is here, right on our doorstep."

 

Qingguo Lane in Changzhou - Changzhou, China

As Qingguo Lane, at that time, joined the grand canal between Beijing and Hangzhou, one of the longest and oldest canals in the world, many ships gathered there, making it a fruit distribution centre. There were also many fruit stores along the bank. Many famous people once lived there including the one-time leader of the Chinese Communist Party Qu Qiubai, and military strategist Tang Jingchuan, who was born in Wujing, Changzhou.

 

Japanese temple - Shanghai, China

The population of the city proper is the third largest in the world, with 24.89 million inhabitants in 2021, while the urban area is the most populous in China, with 39.3 million residents. 

 

Postcrossing Meeting in Shanghai - Shanghai, China

Shanghai Disneyland is a theme park located in Chuansha New Town, Pudong, Shanghai, China, that is part of the Shanghai Disney Resort. Construction began on April 8, 2011. The park opened on June 16, 2016. The park operated in its first half-year with a visitor attendance of 5.60 million guests.

 

Shaanxi Y-8 - Beijing, China

Shaanxi Y-8 aircraft is a medium size medium-range transport aircraft produced by Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation in China, based on the Soviet Antonov An-12. It has become one of China's most popular military and civilian transport/cargo aircraft, with many variants produced and exported. 

 

Qingdao Postcrossing Meeting - Qingdao, China

Qingdao is a city in eastern Shandong Province. The city's name in Chinese characters literally means "azure island". Located on China's Yellow Sea coast, it is a major nodal city of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) that connects Asia with Europe.

 

The Chinese Communist Party 1921-2011 - Nanjing, China

The history of the Chinese Communist Party began with its establishment in July 1921. A study group led by Peking University professors Chen Duxiu and Li Dazhao to discuss Marxism, led to intellectuals officially founding the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in July 1921.

 

Archway in front of the town of Xidi - Shanghai, China

Xidi is a village in the historical Huizhou region of Anhui province, China. It was declared a part of the "Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui" World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000, along with Hongcun.

 

Volkswagen Transporter and cats - Beijing, China

One of the ancient quotes:

"Absolute sincerity will move a heart of stone"

We could achieve the target with our sincerity, even move a heart of stone. If we try our best to concentrate, everything could be possible. Sincerity is not only the attitude of life but also the culture of the company. We produce products sincerely, and cheat our partner and customer sincerely.

 

Hot air balloon Happy Birthday - Suquian, China

Suqian possesses the majority of Luoma Lake, which is a major lake in the Huai River basin. Suqian was said to be the site of a military grain store built when the Emperor Yuan of Jin reigned.

 

Boats and balloons - Beijing, China

Beijing's history goes back to 3,000 years. It's as old as London, six times older than New York, and ten times older than Sydney. Beijing has had many names over the centuries. Beijing was given its current name in 1403. The rulers of the Ming Dynasty called the city the "Northern Capital" to distinguish it from Nanjing or the "Southern Capital".

Tao Tao Ju - Zhongshan, China

Tao Tao Ju Restaurant started business in 1880 (the sixth year of Qing Emperor Guangxu’s reign). What’s more, China Domestic Trade Bureau authorizes it as the National special-class Restaurant in 1997. This restaurant is famous in Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao, and Southeast Asia for its unique architectural style.    

The specialty here is “Tao Tao Ginger and Shallot Chicken”.

Curry fish balls - Beijing, China

Fish balls are a dish in China, notably popular in southern China, Hong Kong, Macau, Iceland, and Taiwan. They are made with fish paste and boiled in a soupy broth, or deep-fried. They are also common in Nordic countries.   

Pug - Guangzhou, China

In ancient times, Pugs were bred to be companions for ruling families in China. The pet Pugs were highly valued by Chinese Emperors, and the royal dogs were kept in luxury and guarded by soldiers. Pugs later spread to other parts of Asia. In Tibet, Buddhist monks kept Pugs as pets in their monasteries.   

#15 GF - Xinxiang, China

Geese instead of dogs - police in this country very often use geese while working. They seem to have great eyesight and can be aggressive.

Panda - a symbol of courage and steadfastness, almost a sacred animal in this country. It is a kind of mascot and symbol of the country, the Chinese love them.

Shanghai Disneyland Park - Shanghai, China

To all who come to this happy place, welcome. Shanghai Disneyland is your land. Here you leave today and discover imaginative worlds of fantasy, romance, and adventure that ignite the magical dreams within us all. Shanghai Disneyland is authentically Disney and distinctly Chinese. It was created for everyone, bringing to life timeless characters and stories in a magical place that will be a source of joy, inspiration, and memories for generations to come. — Robert A. Iger, June 16, 2016 

#3 FOTW - Xi'an, China

 Xi'an - one of the most important historical cities in China.

It was founded over 3100 years ago and was the capital of thirteen dynasties. 

In Xi'an, the Silk Road connecting China with Europe ended and began.

The main tourist attraction is the mausoleum of the First Emperor with the Terracotta Army located nearby the city.