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After a demonstration of Cormorant fishing at night, I was given the opportunity to have my photo...

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The flag raising ceremony in Tiananmen Square attracts thousands of onlookers every morning at...

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When Chinese people get married it's traditional to have fireworks. These mortar-like firework launchers were gift wrapped.

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In some Chinese provinces three wheel cars are quite popular.

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Corn is a staple crop in northern China. It was late harvest time in October and I was shocked by how much could fit on really tiny vehicles.

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It was wedding season in Ping Yao and every third restaurant had a blow up wedding gate out front.

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Coal transport in car-less central Ping Yao is still done via very traditionally.

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Rice wine in China is very potent and tastes coarse. When I saw this hand grenade shaped bottle in...

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There is no shortage of Chairman Mao kitsch on sale in China. 3D postcards, watches, lighters, towels, it's all on sale. Haggle hard!

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Temple candles at the Big Goose Pagoda in Xian.

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Brussel sprout and cute piggy shaped dumplings.

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Frog shaped dumplings with green 'eyes'

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Shanghai's Maglev train travels at up to 431km/h from Longyang station to the airport.

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Shanghai's Maglev train travels at up to 431km/h from Longyang station to the airport. The whole...

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Spitting is quite common in China. This sign reminds passengers to refrain inside the train carriage.

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Found on an overnight train.

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A cute ad for the "Hangzhou Strengthen Urinary Surgery Hospital"

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