The Mountains of Guilin (Guangxi, China)

On a river cruise on the Yangshuo River in Guilin, China.

The scene itself in reality resembles Chinese calligraphy art; Beauty in simplicity.



@Yangshuo River Cruise, Guilin, Guangxi, China
(Taken with my Canon SX110IS in 2010)

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Mt. Fuji, not so distant..

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S for Steep Climb and Stunning View

The climb to one of the highest points of the Great Wall (Beijing, China) -- is a little steep, and yet, with a stunning view like this, it's well worth everything.

Young and old, they all eventually reach the top!


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R for River Li and the Rocky Mountains

River Li (also Li Jiang 漓江) is a major river running through Guilin, China. Besides it being one of the most famous attractions for tourists, it is too, a major source of water (drinking, cooking, bathing) and livelihood (the most famous activity being Cormorant fishing) for the locals.

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