Li River, Southern China

Li River, Southern China

The classic Chinese image of tall karst peaks rising from the still, green waters of the Li River in southern China.

Macau, China (2004)

Macau, China (2004)

“The last piece of Asian land to be under foreign rule… fast developing into one of Asia’s biggest gambling meccas, with casinos popping up seemingly overnight, one of which I was prevented from entering due to my inappropriate footwear.”

Hong Kong, China (2004)

Hong Kong, China (2004)

“… the first thing I did… was to get the famous Star Ferry from Kowloon to Hong Kong Island, from where I caught the bus to the Peak… I stayed for a few hours watching the light die over Hong Kong and the dazzling lights of the city taking over. It was quite a spectacle.”

Shanghai, China (2004)

Shanghai, China (2004)

“I found myself alone on the concourse of a massive train station, in a strange city, with hundreds of people going this way and that and I had no desire to move. I was, if I’m being honest, a tad scared.”

Beijing, China (2004)

Beijing, China (2004)

“I’ve wanted to visit China for some time, lured by its history, its iconic sights and its reputation as a difficult, closed location for foreigners. I’ve yet to see outside the capital, but that’ll be changing soon.”

Great Wall Of China

Great Wall Of China

“…built to protect the northern borders of China, mainly from the Northern Moguls, but as barriers go it was quite poor and could easily be penetrated at weaker sections.”

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