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Train Stations Around China 1

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:38:30 PST

Train stations around China are as varied as chinese dishes. From the Qing dynasty-style to the space-age. The one thing that they do all have in common is that they operate smoothly and with the precision of a Swiss watch.

They Wish The Chinese Had The Shits

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 06:35:01 PST

I think these blokes would love it, in the current world recession, if people really had the shits with what was going on.

A Dangerous Hobby

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:43:29 PST

Riding, not driving, any form a transport in China is a dangerous hobby. In spite of this, millions continue to ride their bicycles. The slightly better-off now ride electric bikes ..

Homeless Hamburgers

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:58:34 PST

This homeless lady has found the best 'cardboard box' in the city of Qinhuangdao.. A seat inside the 24hr MacDonald's restaurant.

Don't Fall Asleep In China

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:18:09 PST

The Chinese love to sleep following their lunch. Love isn't actually the correct word, they must! Beware the revenge of the cuddly toy should you decide to take an afternoon nap in China. Dog 'eat' dog? It's a very funny photo, whichever way you decide to look at it.

A 'Company Car' in China

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:13:48 PST

Some people have a bike, some use a donkey or horse and others...

Snakes In The Grass

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:16:58 PST

What an experience I had this morning! I went fishing to Beidaihe just for a short while. I've mentioned before that the place is teeming with wildlife and this morning I saw something straight out of a Sir David Attenborough BBC program.

Chinese Street Vendors Part II

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:49:47 PST

A Chinese vegetable market 'stall'

When you see Chinese street vendors selling or making food your first thoughts will be of hygiene. After you've live in China for even a short time you'll discover that this should be furthest from your mind. In fact, the only time I have ever suffered from bad food was after a meal in a 5-Star restaurant in Dalian.

Young Chinese Street Performer

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 07:11:34 PST

This young girl is barely through her milk teeth. She's self-taught and amazing to watch as she performs on the streets of Lijiang, Yunnan Province. You'll find her outside the main entrance to the UNESCO-listed Old Town.

Men At Work

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:40:17 PST

What is cheaper than hiring a crane to lift twelve, 30-foot steel girders? The answer is 10 migrant workers.

Intellectual Property Rights - HA

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:33:40 PST

It's not just the big designer companies that have property right issues in China. Even everyday stores like Wal-Mart suffer.

Only In China

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:38:57 PST

You'd never get away with this in the West. Even the Lion King was de-sexed so that it would not offend people yet, here in China, the male 'dangly' bits rule.

One Child Policy Knickers

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:29:15 PST

Looks like Australia is helping China with the One Child policy.

Fuwuyuan in China

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:51:36 PST

What makes the experience of eating out in a Chinese restaurant all the more better is the waitresses or fuwuyuan 服务员 along with the other restaurant workers.
Contains many pictures - please be patient whilst the page loads.

Street Workers

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:35:18 PST

Why rent a shop when you can ply your trade for free on the streets of China? Regardless of the weather, these people need to make a living. Contains many photos so please be patient whilst the page loads.

Its All The Rage

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:52:06 PST

A collection of strange photos which highlight the strange, often outrageous sense of fashion the Chinese have. This first batch are from the north east of China.

Contains many photos - please be patient.

Qinhuangdao Hebei Province Photo Tour

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:31:11 PST

Take a short tour of Qinhuangdao, Hebei and the surrounding areas that make up the city, from the north at Shanhaiguan -where the Great Wall starts- to the southern district of Beidaihe, the summer playground of the Chinese Communist Party leaders. - Contains many photos so please be patient as the photos are worth the wait!

China in Pictures

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:28:07 PST

In such a massive country and being surrounded by so many people, China offers even amateur photographers golden opportunities. I'm one of those people and I never miss a break. My camera is always in my pocket and ready to go to work.