" LIFE is short & the world is wide, the sooner you start exploring it, the better "
" Travel isn't always pretty. It isn't always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that's okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind "
Passion fuels energy. Leaving my footprints (walk the talk) in some 80 countries - I am glad I have chosen this path (traveling) in this LIFE especially after retirement ... pictures say a thousand words ... My Fond Memories ... My Good Old Days !
A dose of contentment for me having done my round the world trips over a 14 years period (intermittent travelling on a year to year basis; I really envied those who could do it in 60 days), most of which was done after my retirement in 2006 at the age of 56 ! The Coronavirus outbreak has indeed shaken the whole world, every pages in my travelling prior to this outbreak will no longer be the same from now on (after the post-Conronavirus outbreak era) ... expecting more challenges ahead ie governments tightening up management of tourist attractions to ensure orderly travel & improving prevention & control work for Coronavirus, public health & security issues etc. All that a traveler could do from now on is hope for the best, be patience, exercises endurance & look forward to start a new LIFE ...
1) Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Capital), My Home Country
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
2) Albania (Tirana-Capital), Europe (visited in 2019 & 2014)
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Tirana, Albania (2019) |
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Tirana, Albania (2014) |
3) Andorra (Andorra la Vella-Capital), Europe (2014)
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Andorra la Vella (Capital), Andorra (2014) |
4) Australia (Canberra-Capital, Darwin, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Launceston, Adelaide, Perth, Fremantle, Albany), Asia Pacific (1984, 1990, 1995, 2000-2004)
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Canberra (Canberra), Australia (1984) |
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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (1984) |
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (2001) |
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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (1990) |
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Hobart, Tasmania, Australia (1984) |
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Adelaide, South Australia (1990) |
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Perth, Western Australia (1990) |
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Darwin, Northern Territory (2000) |
5) Austria (Vienna-Capital & Salzburg), Europe (2017, 2011 & 2010)
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Salzburg, Austria (2017) |
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Vienna (Capital), Austria (2017) |
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Vienna (Capital), Austria (2011) |
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Vienna (Capital), Austria (2010) |
6) Bangladesh (Dhaka-Capital & Sonargaon), Asia (2017)
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Dhaka (Capital), Bangladesh (2017) |
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Sonargaon, Bangladesh (2017) |
7) Belgium, (Brussels-Capital), Europe (2010 & 2009)
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Brussels(Capital), Belgium (2010) |
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Brussels (Capital), Belgium (2009) |
8) Bosnia & Herzegovina (Sarajevo- Capital), Europe (2019 & 2011)
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Sarajevo (Capital), Bosnia & Herzegovina (2019) |
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Sarajevo (Capital), Bosnia & Herzegovina (2011) |
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Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina (2019) |
9) Brunei (Brunei City-Capital), South East Asia (2016)
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Brunei City (Capital), Brunei (2016) |
10) Bulgaria (Sofia-Capital) Europe (2019, 2014 & 2010)
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Veliko Tarnova, Bulgaria (2019) |
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Sofia (Capital), Bulgaria (2019) |
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Sofia (Capital), Bulgaria (2014) |
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Sofia (Capital), Bulgaria (2010) |
11) Cambodia, (Phnom Penh-Capital), South East Asia (2018, 2014 & 2006)
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Siem Reap, Cambodia (2018) |
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Phenom Penh (Capital), Cambodia (2014) |
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Siem Reap, Cambodia (2006) |
12) Canada (Ottawa-Capital) North America (2019)
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Niagara Falls, Canada (2019) |
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Toronto, Canada (2019) |
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Ottawa (Capital), Canada (2019) |
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Quebec, Canada (2019) |
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Montreal, Canada (2019) |
13) China (Beijing-Capital), Asia (1997, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 x 2, 2014 x 2, 2015 x 3, 2016, 2017 x 2, 2019 x 2)
China currently has 34 provincial level administrative units. Except the province of Tibet, I had over the years of travelling visited all the major provinces of China (including Taiwan) ie 33 of them (22 provinces + 4 Municipal Cities + 2 Special Administration Regions + 5 Autonomous Regions). I have yet to visit Hefei (Capital of Anhui), Shijiazhuang (Capital of Hebei), Nan Chang (Capital of Jiangxi), Jinan (Capital of Shandong) & Lhasa (Capital of Tibet). The provinces & the capital cities / tourist attractions I visited were:
Provinces:
1) Anhui (Capital-Hefei - yet to visit)
2) Fujian (Capital-Fujian)
3) Gansu (Capital-Lanzhou)
4) Guangdong (Capital-Guangzhou)
5) Guizhou (Capital-Guiyang)
6) Hainan (Capital-Haikou)
7) Heilongjiang (Capital-Harbin)
8) Hebei (Capital-Shijiazhuang - yet to visit)
9) Henan (Capital-Zhengzhou)
10) Hubei (Capital-Wuhan)
11) Hunan (Capital-Changsa)
12) Jiangsu (Capital-Nanjing)
13) Jiangxi (Capital-Nanchang - yet to visit)
14) Jilin (Capital-Chang Chun)
15) Liaoning (Shenyang)
16) Qinghai (Capital-Xining)
17) Shaanxi (Capital-Xian)
18) Shandong (Capital-Jinan - yet to visit)
19) Shanxi (Capital-Taiyuan)
20) Sichuan (Capital-Chengdu)
21) Yunnan (Capital-Kunming)
22) Zhejiang (Capital-Hangzhou)
Municipal Cities:
23) Beijing
24) Chongqing
25) Shanghai
26) Tianjin
Special Administrative Regions:
27) Hong Kong
28) Macau
Autonomous Regions:
29) Guangxi (Capital-Nanning)
30) Inner Mongolia (Capital-Hohhot)
31) Ningxia Hui (Yin Chuan)
32) Tibet (Capital Lhasa - yet to visit)
33) Xinjiang (Capital-Urumqi)
34) Taiwan (Self-rule)
Nov 2019 - Yunnan (Kunming-Capital, Black Stone Forest, Jiexiang Gorge & Cave Park, Dali, Lijiang & Chuxiong)
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Black Stone Forest, Yunnan, China (Nov 2019) |
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Jiexiang Gorge & Cave & Park, Yunnan, China (Nov 2019) |
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Kunming (Capital) Yunnan, China (Nov 2019) |
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Dali, Yunnan, China (Nov 2019) |
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Lijiang, Yunnan, China (Nov 2019) |
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Jade Dragon Mountain, Yunnan, China (Nov 2019) |
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Futa Pagoda, Chuxiong, Yunnan (Nov 2019) |
Feb 2019 - Guangxi (Nanning-Capital), Yunnan (Kunming-Capital) & Guizhou (Guiyang-Capital)
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Detian Waterfalls, China/Vietnam Border, Guangxi, China (Feb 2019) |
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Nanning (Capital), Guangxi, China (Feb 2019) |
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Kunming (Capital), Yunnan, China (Feb 2019) |
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Guiyang (Capital), Guizhou, China (Feb 2019) |
Nov 2017 - Zhejiang (Hangzhou-Capital, Huzhou, Jiaxing, Xinchang & Yiwu), Jiangsu (Suzhou & Wuxi); Anhui (Tunxi & Huangshan) & Shanghai
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Nanxun Ancient Town & Water Village, Huzhou, Zhejiang, China (Nov 2017) |
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Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (Nov 2017) |
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Wuxi, Jiangsu, China (2017) |
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Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China (Nov 2017) |
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Shanghai, China (Nov 2017) |
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Yiwu, Zhejiang, China (Nov 2017) |
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Hangzhou (Capital), Zhejiang, China (Nov 2017) |
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Tunxi, Anhui, China (Nov 2019) |
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Huangshan, Anhui, China (Nov 2017) |
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Dafosi Temple, Xinchang County, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China (Nov 2017) |
May 2017 - Shaanxi (Xian-Capital), Henan (Zhengzhou-Capital & Kaifeng), Shaanxi (Yan'an) & Gansu (Tiansui)
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Xian (Capital), Shaanxi, China (May 2017) |
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Yan'an, Shanbei, Shaanxi, China (May 2017) |
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Hukou Waterfall, North Shanxi, China (May 2017) |
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Kaifeng, Henan, China (May 2017) |
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Zhengzhou (Capital), Henan, China (May 2017) |
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Maijishan, Tianshui, Gansu, China (May 2017) |
Dec 2016 - Hunan (Changsha-Capital), Fenghuang County, Xiangxi & Zhangjiajie
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Fenghuang County, Hunan, China (Dec 2016) |
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Red Stone Forest National Geopark, Xiangxi, Hunan, China (Dec 2016) |
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Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China (2016) |
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Xiangxi, Hunan (2016) |
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Changsha (Capital), Hunan (2016) |
Dec 2015 - Zhejiang (Hangzhou-Capital), Jiangsu (Nanjing-Capital), Shandong (Qingdao), Shanghai & Zhujiajio
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Grand Canal, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (Dec 2015) |
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Nanjing (Capital), Jiangsu, China (Dec 2015) |
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Qingdao, Shandong, China (Dec 2015) |
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Shanghai Bund, China (Dec 2015) |
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Zhujiajio, Shanghai (Dec 2015) |
Aug 2015 - Heilongjiang (Harbin-Capital, Mudanjiang, Suifenhe, Heihe & Wudalian Chi); Jilin (Changchun-Capital, Yanji, Tumen & Jilin City), Liaoning (Dandong & Dalian); Shandong (Qingdao & Yantai) & Beijing (Capital)
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Harbin(Capital), Heilongjiang, China (Aug 2015) |
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Heihe, Heilongjiang, China (Aug 2015) |
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Wudalian Chi, Heilongjiang, China (Aug 2015) |
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Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang, China (Aug 2015) |
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Suifenhe, Heilongjinag (Aug 2015) |
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Yanji, Jilin, China (Aug 2015) |
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Tumen, Jilin, China (Aug 2015) |
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Changchun (Capital), Jilin, China (Aug 2015) |
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Dandong, Liaoning, China (Aug 2015) |
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Dalian, Liaoning, China (Aug 2015) |
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Yantai, Shandong, China (Aug 2015) |
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Qingdao, Shandong, China (Aug 2015) |
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Forbidden City, Beijing (Capital), China (Aug 2015) |
May 2015 - Xinjiang (Urumqi-Capital & Korgas); Gansu (Lanzhou-Capital) & Shaanxi (Xian-Capital)
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Urumqi (Capital), Xinjiang, China (May 2015) |
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Korgas (China/Kazakhstan Border), Xinjiang, China (May 2015) |
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Lanzhou (Capital), Gansu, China (May 2015) |
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Bingling Cave - Temple, Gansu, China (May 2015) |
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Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian (Capital), Shaanxi, China (May 2015) |
Dec 2014 - Guangdong (Guangzhou-Capital, Panyu, Chaozhou & Huizhou); Fujian (Xiamen-Capital, Fuzhou, Nanjing County)
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Baiyun Shan Garden, Guangzhou Guangdong, China (Dec 2014) |
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Panyu, Guangdong, China (Dec 2014) |
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Chaozhou, Guangdong, China (Dec 2014) |
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Huizhou, Guangdong, China (Dec 2014) |
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Xiamen (Capital), Fujian, China (Dec 2014) |
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Nanjing County Tulou, Fujian, China (Dec 2014) |
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Fuzhou, Fujian, China (Dec 2014) |
Aug 2014 - Si Chuan (Chengdu-Capital, Kangding, Yajiang County, Litang County, Tagong Danba Grassland, Xinduqiao, Daocheng, Yaoding Nature Reserve, Lugu Lake, Xichang & Emeishan) & Yunnan (Shangrila, Tiger Leaping Gorge & Lijiang)
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Chengdu (Capital), Si Chuan, China (Aug 2014) |
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Kangding, Si Chuan, China (Aug 2014) |
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Tagong Danba Grassland, Si Chuan, China (Aug 2014) |
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Xinduqiao, Si Chuan, China (Aug 2014) |
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Yajiang County, Si Chuan, China (Aug 2014) |
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Litang County, Si Chuan, China (Aug 2014) |
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Daocheng, Si Chuan, China (Aug 2014) |
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Yading Nature Reserve, Si Chuan, China (Aug 2014)
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Shangrila (formerly Zhongdian), Yunnan, China (Aug 2014) |
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Tiger Leaping Gorge, Yunnan, China (Aug 2014) |
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Lijiang, Yunnan, China (Aug 2014) |
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Lugu Lake, Yunnan, China (Aug 2014) |
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Qionghei Wetland, Xichang, Si Chuan, China (Aug 2014) |
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Emeishan, Si Chuan, China (Aug 2014) |
Dec 2013 - Guangdong (Guangzhou-Capital & Foshan), Hong Kong & Macau
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Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (Dec 2013) |
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Foshan, Guangdong, China (Dec 2013) |
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Shenzhen, Guangdong, China (Dec 2013) |
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Hong Kong, China (Dec 2013) |
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Macau, Hong Kong (Dec 2013) |
Sept 2013 - Guangdong (Guangzhou-Capital, Chaozhou, Shantou, Shenzhen & Meizhou), Fujian (Xiamen-Capital, Hukeng Tulou), Hainan (Sanya & Haikou-Capital), Hong Kong & Macau
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Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (Sept 2013) |
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Chaozhou, Guangdong, China (Sept 2013) |
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Shantou, Guangdong, China (Sept 2013) |
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Meizhou, Guangdong, China (Sept 2013) |
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Xiamen (Capital), Fujian, China (Sept 2013) |
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Hukeng Tulou, Fujian, China (Sept 2013) |
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Shenzhen, Guangdong, China (Sept 2013) |
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Hong Kong, China (Sept 2013) |
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Macau, China (Sept 2013) |
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Sanya, Hainan Island, China (Sepr 2013) |
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Haikou, Hainam Island, China (Sept 2013) |
Sept 2012 - Guangxi (Guilin), Sichuan (Chengdu-Capital), Beichuan, Kangding, Garze), Shaanxi (Xian-Capital), Qinghai (Golmud, Xining-Capital & Yushu) & Hunan (Fenghuang Ancient Town)
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Guilin, Guangxi, China (Sept 2012) |
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Chengdu (Capital), Si Chuan, China (Sept 2012) |
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Beichuan, Si Chuan, China (Sept 2012) |
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Xian (Capital), Shaanxi, China (Sept 2012) |
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Xining > Golmud by Train, Qinghai, China (Sept 2012) |
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Xining (Capital), Qinghai, China (Sept 2012) |
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Yushu, Qinghai, China (Sept 2012) |
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Garze, Si Chuan, China (Sept 2012) |
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Kangding, Si Chuan, China (Sept 2012) |
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Fenghuang County, Hunan, China (Sept 2012) |
Aug 2011 - Heilongjiang (Harbin-Capital), Jilin (Changbai Shan), Liaoning (Shenyang-Capital, Capital), Inner Mongolia (Hohhot-Capital & Manzhouli), Yingchuan (Ningxia- Capital), Qinghai (Xining-Capital) & Hunan (Changsa-Capital)
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Harbin (Capital), Heilongjiang, China (Aug 2011) |
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Changbai Shan, Jilin, China (Aug 2011) |
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Shenyang (Capital), Liaoning, China (Aug 2011) |
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Manzhouli, Inner Mongolia, China (Aug 2011) |
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Hohhot (Capital), Inner Mongolia, China (Aug 2011) |
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Yingchuan (Capital), Ningxia, China (Aug 2011) |
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Ta'er Si, Huangzhong, Qinghai, China (Aug 2011) |
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Xining (Capital), Qinghai, China (Aug 2011) |
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Changsa (Capital), Hunan, China (Aug 2011) |
Sept 2010 - Tianjin, Beijing, Shandong (Taishan & Qufu), Jiangsu (Suzhou), Shanghai, Anhui (Tunxi, Xidi &Hong Chun Village), Zhejiang (Hangzhou-Capital), Fujian (Mt Wuyi), Jiangxi (Mt Lushan), Hubei (Wuhan-Capital) & Wudang Shan), Hunan (Zhangjiajie), Yunnan (Kunming-Capital, Dali, Lijiang) & Guangxi (Guilin)
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Tianjin, China (Sept 2010) |
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Beijing (Capital), China (Sept 2010) |
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Taishan, Shandong, China (Sept 2010) |
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Qufu, Shandong, China (Sept 2010 |
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Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (Sept 2010) |
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Shanghai, China (Sept 2010) |
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Xidi Village, Anhui (Sept 2010) |
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Hong Chun Village, Anhui, China (Sept 2010) |
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Tunxi, Anhui, China (Sept 2010) |
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Hangzhou (Capital), Zhejiang, China (Sept 2010) |
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Mt Wuyi, Fujian, China (Sept 2010) |
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Mt Lushan, Jiangxi, China (Sept 2010) |
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Wuhan (Capital), Hubei, China (Sept 2010) |
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Wudangshan, Hubei, China (Sept 2010) |
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Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China (Sept 2010) |
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Dali, Yunnan, China (Sept 2010) |
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Lijiang, Yunnan, China (Sept 2010) |
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Kunming (Capital), Yunnan, China (Sept 2010) |
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Guilin, Guangxi, China (Sept 2010) |
Sept 2009 - Guangxi (Guilin), Si Chuan (Chengdu-Capital, Leshan, Dujiangyan, Mt Qincheng Sanxingdui Museum, Dazu Rock Carving, Songpan, Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong), Chongqing, Yangtze River Cruise, Hubei (Yichang), Henan (Luoyang, Longmen Grottoes, Shaolin Temple), Shanxi (Pingyao Ancient Town & Datong), Beijing-Capital & Tianjin
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Guilin, Guangxi, China (Sept 2009) |
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Leshan Giant Buddha, Leshan, Si Chuan, China (Sept 2009) |
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Dujiangyan Irrigation System, Si Chuan, China (Sept 2009) |
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Mt Qincheng, Dujiangyan, Si Chuan, China (Sept 2009) |
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Sanxingdui Museum, Guanghan, Si Chuan, China (Sept 2009) |
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Songpan Ancient Town, Si Chuan, China (Sept 2009) |
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Jiuzhaigou, Si Chuan, China (Sept 2009) |
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Huanglong, Si Chuan, China (Sept 2009) |
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Chongqing, China (Sept 2009) |
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Dazu Rock Carving, Si Chuan, China |
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Yangtze River Cruise from Wanzhou > Yichang, China (Sept 2009) |
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Yangtze River, China (Sept 2009) |
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Three Gorges Dam, Hubei, China (Sept 2009) |
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Yichang, Hubei, China (Sept 2009) |
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Longmen Grottoes, Luoyang, Henan, China (Sept 2009) |
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Shaolin Temple, Song Shan, Henan, China (Sept 2009) |
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Pinyao Ancient Town, Shanxi, China (Sept 2009) |
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Yungang Grottoes, Datong, Shanxi, China (Sept 2009) |
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Hanging Monastery, Datong, Shanxi, China (Sept 2009) |
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National Celebration, Tienanmen, Beijing (Capital), China (Sept 2009) |
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Site of the Peking Man, Zhokuodian, Beijing, China (Sept 2009) |
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Bird Nest Stadium, Beijing, China (Sept 2009) |
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Old Summer Palace, Beijing, China (Sept 2009) |
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Tianjin, China (Sept 2009) |
May 2006 - Shaanxi (Xian-Capital & Hua Shan), Xinjiang (Turpan, Urumqi-Capital, Buergin, Kanas Lake, Karamay, Tian Shan Tian Chi) & Gansu (Dun Huang)
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Xian (Capital) Shaanxi, China (May 2006) |
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Qiangling Mausoleum (Tang Dynasty Tomb) Qian County, Shaanxi, China (Sept 2006) |
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Museum of the Terra Cotta Warriors, Lintong District, Shaanxi, China (May 2006) |
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Famen Si, Fufeng County, Shaanxi, China (May 2006) |
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Great Buddha Temple, Fufeng County, Shaanxi, China (May 2006) |
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Huashan, Shaanxi, China (May 2006) |
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Huaqing Pool, Lishan, Shaanxi, China (May 2006) |
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Ancient City of Jiahoe, Gaochang District, Turpan, Xinjiang, China (May 2006) |
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Karez Well, Turpan, Xinjiang, China (May 2006) |
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Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Turpan, Xinjiang, China (May 2006) |
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Flaming Mountain, Turpan, Xinjiang, China (May 2006) |
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Ancient City of Gaochang, Turpan, Xinjiang, China (May 2006) |
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Urumuqi (Capital), Xinxiang, China (May 2006) |
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Tian Shan Tian Chi, Xinxiang, China (May 2006) |
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Buergin, Xinxiang, China (May 2006) |
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Kanas Nature Reserve, Xinxiang, China (May 2006) |
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Kanas Lake, Xinxiang, China (May 2006) |
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The Demon City in Karamay, Xinxiang, China (May 2006) |
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Dunhunag, Gansu, China (May 2006) |
Dec 2005 - Guangxi (Guilin, Yang Shuo, Xing'an), Guangdong (Zhaoqing, Guangzhou-Capital, Shunde)
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Guilin, Guangxi, China (Dec 2005) |
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Lijiang River, Guangxi, China (Dec 2005) |
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West Street, Yangshuo Guangxi, China (Dec 2005) |
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Xing'an, Guangxi, China (Dec 2005) |
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Chinese Wine Making, Xing'an County Guilin, Guangxi, China (Dec 2005) |
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Merryland Resort, Xing'an Guangxi, China (Dec 2005) |
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Shangxiajiu Street, Guangzhou Guangdong China (Dec 2005) |
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Zhaoqing, Guangdong, China (Dec 2005) |
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Shunde, Guangdong, China (2005) |
Nov 2002 - Shanghai, Zhejiang (Hangzhou-Capital), Jiangsu (Suzhou, Wuxi, Nanjing-Capital) & Beijing-Capital of China
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Shanghai, China (Nov 2002) |
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Hangzhou (Capital), Zhejiang, China (Nov 2002) |
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Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (Nov 2002) |
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Wuxi, Jiangsu, China (Nov 2002) |
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Nanjing (Capital), Jiangsu, China (Nov 2002) |
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Beijing (Capital), China (Nov 2002) |
Sept 1998 - Yunnan (Kunming-Capital & Stone Forest) & Guizhou (Anshun & Miao Village)
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Stone Forest, Yunnan, China (Sept 1998) |
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Ancient Alu Caves, Yunnan, China (Sept 1998) |
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Dragon Gate, Kunming (Capital), Yunnan, China (Sept 1998) |
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Grand View Park, Kunming (Capital), Yunnan, China (Sept 1998) |
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Huangguoshan Waterfall, Anshun, Guizhou, China (Sept 1998) |
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Miao Village, Guizhou, China (Sept 1998) |
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Longgong, Anshun, Guizhou, China (Sept 1998) |
Sept 1997 - Beijing-Capital, Hebei (Chengde) & Tianjin
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Great Wall of China, Beijing (Sept 1997) |
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Temple of Heaven, Beijing (Capital), China (1997) |
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Luguo (Marco Polo) Bridge Beijing China (Sept 1997) |
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Chengde, Hebei, China (Sept 1997) |
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Chengde, Hebei, China (Sept 1997) |
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Tianjin, China (Sept 1997) |
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