Janaline's world journey

Janaline's world journey

My sometimes Strange, but usually Wonderful Experiences and Adventures as I Travel through this amazing World we live in.

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Tag: China Odyssey

On our way to the Yu Yuan Gardens in Shanghai
August 18, 2020September 5, 2020 janaline's world journey

Yu yuan classical garden in the heart of Shanghai

The Worlds largest Buddha and the Leshan Dafo Temple
August 4, 2020September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Dafu Buddha, a Chinese Masterpiece

The Magnificent Mist covered Xian Wall
June 26, 2020September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Foreshadowing a humid day

Yellow Mountain
November 10, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Hiking the famous Yellow mountain of China was breathtakingly fabulous but physically torturous!!

Mom and I infront of the Cloud-Dispelling Hall
November 9, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

The Fabulous Summer Palace and its Amazing Gardens in Beijing

A unique feature this garden is the 700 m covered walk which connects the different sections.
November 5, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Walking Through Chinese Gardens and Parks during a Typhoon

Temple of Heaven where they Sacrificed People for Good Harvests
November 3, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Temple of Heaven where they Sacrificed People for Good Harvests

On The Great Wall of China
November 2, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

On The Great Wall of China!!

The Tranquil Hangzhou, West Lake of China
October 31, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

The Tranquil Hangzhou, West Lake of China

Stepping into Beijing's Forbidden City
October 28, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Stepping into Beijing’s Forbidden City

Walking across Tiananmen Square
October 24, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Walking across Tiananmen Square

The Worlds largest Buddha and the Leshan Dafo Temple
October 21, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

The Worlds largest Buddha and the Leshan Dafo Temple

The Great Mosque
October 11, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

The Great Mosque of Xi’an is completely Chinese in style

Lantau Giant Buddha and Po Lin Monastery of Hong Kong.
September 27, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Lantau Giant Buddha and Po Lin Monastery of Hong Kong.

What a beautiful sight having the deserted wall stretch out in front of us.
September 26, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Exploring the mist shrouded Xian City Wall the “easy” way

Im in Jinli Steet!!!!
September 19, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Chinese Lanterns, Street Food and Crazy Tuc-Tuc drivers at China’s Jinli Steet

After a couple of minutes the flowers inside emerge as the centerpiece
September 16, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Drinking Flowering Tea Inside Shanghai’s Oldest Teahouse

Wuhou shrine with its fragrant incense
September 6, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Kissing a Sacred Lion at Wuhou Shrine.

Nothing-To-Be-Done-Bridge
September 2, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Exploring Ghost City where the souls of the dead go to enter the underworld.

Such an amazing view!
August 30, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Floating down the Shennong Stream through the Gorges of the Yangtze River.

I got to have a Cormorant on my arm!!!
August 30, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Cormorant Fishing in Yangshuo

The gangplank leading up to our Cruise ship
August 27, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Cruising down the Magnificent Yangtze River of China

The old town with all its canals
August 25, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

China’s “Small Venice” or ‘Garden of Clear Ripples’ at the Summer Palace

A rank of soldiers. One of the soldiers on the left is missing his head, a result of the statues being made in pieces and then assembled.
August 22, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Xian Terracotta Warriors, the Most Significant Archeological Excavation of the 20th Century.

Chinese cooking class
August 21, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

First local cooking class in China was a highlight!

Letting us all taste her home-made snake wine!
August 19, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Ancient Qing Dynasty house in Yangshuo countryside

Standing on Dragon Bridge
August 18, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Cycling through the rice paddies of Yangshuo

Cruising down the Li River on a powered bamboo raft
August 13, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Cruising China’s Li River and exploring the historical Xingping village

Up close with Giant Pandas
August 12, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Up close with Giant Pandas!!

Squirming eels, frogs, snails and even skinned dogs at Yangshuo wet market
August 9, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Squirming eels, frogs, snails and even skinned dogs at Yangshuo wet market

Cormorant fishing birds in mountain shrouded Yangshuo
August 5, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Cormorant fishing birds in mountain shrouded Yangshuo

My Strange, Wonderful Experiences and Adventures as I Travel through the World

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