CENTRAL CHINA

A journey of over 5000 kilometers, analysing aspects of contemporary Chinese culture – from overcrowded cities to rural provinces. Shanghai, Beijing, Chendgu, Pingyao and Xian. The banks of Yangtze river flowing to the majestic Three Gorges Dam; the autonomous Tibetan provinces and the isolated monasteries of Labrang and Langmusi. A unique experience that has changed the way I see China.

All photos and articles in this Travel Blog are by Andrea Marchegiani

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All you need to know before you travel to China. A travel blog with editorials, tips and anecdotes about my adventures in the world!

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Visit the photo galleries from my trip to Central China. 100% Travel Photography.

SHANGHAI
Shanghai's French Quarter, stunning views of Pudong with the Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Tower - the second tallest skyscraper in the world.
Shanghai Travel Photography
TONGLI
An afternoon among the canals of the renowned "Venice of the East".
Tongli Travel Photography
DAZU
Dazu's rock carvings depict Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. The statue of goddess Guan Yin, with her thousand hands reaching the needy, is breathtaking.
Dazu Travel Photography
THREE GORGES DAM
Yangtze River. Take a look at the world's largest dam and the only one, according to NASA, capable of slowing down Earth's orbit.
Three Gorges Dam Travel Photography
CHENGDU
Chengdu Giant Panda Reserve can turn every visitor into a cuddly child. Founded in 1987 to rehabilitate sick wild pandas, today it welcomes about 90 giant pandas and helps them reproduce.
Chengdu Travel Photography
LANGMUSI
Buddhist devotional rites in Langmusi monastery city, right at Tibet's gates.
Langmusi Travel Photography
LABRANG
The city is home to one of the six largest Buddhist monasteries in the world and has the longest row of prayer wheels.
Labrang Travel Photography
GANJA GRASSLANDS
The quiet prairie of Ganja, Xiahe County, China. The former town of Bajiao and the secluded monastery of Trekkar Gompa.
Ganja Travel Photography
TSEWAY GOMPA
This magical monastery of Bon Buddhism is located near the village of Zuohai, a few kilometers from Bajiao. The welcome from the monks and children is really touching.
Tseway Gompa Travel Photography
QIAO FAMILY COMPOUND
Qiao Family Compound, near Pingyao, China. Built in the 17th century, it became the famous setting for "Red Lanterns" by Zhang Yimou.
Qiao Family Compound Travel Photography
PINGYAO
Pingyao was China's Ancient seat during the Qing Dynasty and it still has its style. People call it "the little Beijing". It is the first Chinese site recognized as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
Pingyao Travel Photography
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