China

Southern end of West Lake, Hangzhou

Xi Hu 西湖 (West Lake) and Leifeng 雷峰塔 pagoda, Hangzhou. Originally built in the year 977 (not 1977!) this was fully rebuilt in 2000.

A local worker relaxes with some tea, gazing over West Lake and Leifeng pagoda, Hangzhou

Green Tea

Tea gardens on the western fringe of Hangzhou

Longjing, Dragon Well Imperial Tea Garden west of Hangzhou

Hangzhou Bridge

Near the north-western shores of West Lake (Xi Hu), Hangzhou

'Impression West Lake' performance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Directed by Zhang Yimou, who is better known for his films such as 'Hero' and 'House of Flying Daggers'. "Staged entirely upon the lake itself (a stage has been built 3 centimetres below the surface), Impression West Lake is a spectacle of light, music, dance and theatrics. The story is based on a Hangzhou legend."

Tangkou, below Huang Shan (Yellow Mountains)

Welcoming lion, Yungu Hotel entrance, Huang Shan

Stalagmite Peak, Huang Shan

Beginning to Believe Peak, Huang Shan

North-western Huang Shan

The beginning of the trail near the Yungu (Cloud Valley) telpher, Huang Shan

Xi Hai ('West Sea'), Huang Shan

Bei Hai ('North Sea'), Huang Shan

Yun Gu Jing Qu (Cloud Valley scenic area), Huang Shan

Xian Ren Shai Xue (Celestial Peak) - Yuping Lou (Jade Screen Pavilion) - Lianhua Feng (Lotus Peak), Huang Shan