PICTURE CHINA

Landscape

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From the lofty peaks of the Himalayas to the sands of the Gobi desert, China’s landscape is extremely varied and has played an integral role in shaping the country. The natural environment has provided inspiration for artists, created boundaries between ethnic groups and, more recently, provided the natural resources to sustain the China of the 21st century.

China’s natural landscape is beautiful but has become threatened by loose environmental policies, pollution and development. Huge areas of the country remain relatively untouched but with westward expansion and uncontrolled building on the rise, they may not remain this way for much longer.

5 Comments so far

  1. dross November 19th, 2006 3:49 pm

    Looks like you’ve been doin a little gettin around? 60 hour bus-rides on plastic seats? Nice!

  2. youngna November 29th, 2006 6:22 pm

    This set is amazing, particularly that first one. Hope (looks like) you’re having an amazing time.

    -yp

  3. Benjamin Rodriguez January 19th, 2007 5:25 pm

    i am bengie and from small island call puerto rico in ths caribbien but a love china his culture and the food thank you for share the world the mistic of china

  4. Ann July 14th, 2008 7:09 pm

    These pictures are gorgeous! I love them all. I cannot imagine how wonderful would be being in the moment when you were taking these pictures. Thank you for sharing!

  5. tiao bai July 24th, 2008 12:27 am

    WOW did you see how BIG the great wall of china is.
    that would be amazing to walk on.

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