October 2011 trip to China

Friday, November 18, 2011

Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, Home of my hosts for this trip (relatives on my mother’s side)


Teng Wang Pavilion





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The small pagoda-like structures in the fields are graves—nowadays becoming more and more elaborate
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Eel farm – eels are kept in the round enclosures, shaded by the plants
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Cousins and grand niece – delicious meal to follow
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Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, porcelain capital of China for >1700 yrs.







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Old courthouse

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Transport chair for ladies
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  • ▼  2011 (80)
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      • Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, Home of my hosts for ...
      • The small pagoda-like structures in the fields ar...
      • Eel farm – eels are kept in the round enclosures,...
      • Cousins and grand niece – delicious meal to follow
      • Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, porcelain capital of...
      • Old courthouse
      • Transport chair for ladies
      • Private back garden for official’s family
      • Giant kiln
      • My creation!
      • Wuyuan, Jiangxi Province, known for its preserved ...
      • Notice womenfolk washing laundry by the river
      • 8 different styles of writing the word “longevity”
      • Picturesque countryside
      • San Qing Shan, Jiangxi Province, World Heritage na...
      • Long Hu Shan, Jianxi Province, Birthplace of Taois...
      • Mountain viewed from bamboo rafts – thank God, no...
      • Vendor selling food & drinks on raft
      • Demo of how heavy coffin could be brought into cl...
      • Lu Shan, Jianxi Province, famous mountain, inspir...
      • Site where Chairman Mao posed for a photo – now t...
      • My nephew and family
      • Yes, that’s where we are headed!
      • Not supposed to go beyond the yellow line – I hea...
      • Nanjing, Jiangsu Province
      • Day of outing for school kids
      • Zhenjiang (or Chinkiang), capital of Jiangsu Provi...
      • Famous temple in Chinkiang where my grandmother u...
      • Happened to be a holy day, thus the crowd
      • 7 figures on the roof edge; only royalty are perm...
      • Lotus patches by the lake
      • Preserved old city where my parents must have run...
      • Center strip is for one-wheeled push carts, note ...
      • Ah, is this where my roots are?
      • Wuxi, Jiangsu Province
      • One of the largest Buddha in China
      • Supposed to be good luck to touch the foot of Bud...
      • Elaborate display hall @ Buddha site
      • Suzhou, Jiangsu Province
      • Extremely rare type of bamboo along left side of ...
      • Exquisite silk-screen needlepoint of magnolia blo...
      • Hanshan Temple, made famous by a memorable poem
      • THE poem that was recited by all little Chinese s...
      • Wishes/petitions to Buddha written on red ribbons...
      • On top of old city wall -- Pun Mun (Pan Gate)
      • Looking at outer city wall; enemy could only ente...
      • City wall protected outside by canal
      • Takes 4 people on each wheel to raise/lower the h...
      • The heavy city wall gate
      • Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province - Economic powerhouse ...
      • Snakes on one of the islands – of course, tourists...
      • Script from Ching emperor, Qianlong
      • Memorial site of Dayu, legendary ancient ruler w...
      • Giant statue of Dayu on hill top
      • Musical instrument of old—each bell has a differe...
      • Black top boats, well known in this region
      • Genuine antique furniture from famous writer, Lu ...
      • Private garden of a rich official
      • The poet Lu You accidently re-encountered here his...
      • Giant fountain by the shore of the famous West La...
      • Pagoda in the distance is the famous Leifeng Pago...
      • Leifeng Pagoda. Escalator in the center, between ...
      • 3-cornered pavilion
      • Temple to commemorate Yue Fei, beloved ancient pa...
      • What a picture-perfect design!
      • Beautiful hillside where the world –famous Longji...
      • Lunch @ tea-farmer’s eatery half way up a hill. ...
      • Sunflower seed in one hand, fresh date in the oth...
      • Food, Flora & Artifacts
      • Get ready for fresh sugar caneI got it. Chomp, ch...
      • Breakfast @ street stand: tea eggs, steamed baos, ...
      • Poor bird was picked clean even before the main co...
      • Visual menu @ super Chinkiang restaurant, then vie...
      • What a meal! It was worthy of the anticipation.
      • My favorite: confederate rose
      • My grand niece @ bonsai garden
      • Porcelain blue & white landscape painting from the...
      • Porcelain tea set also from the Jingdezhen kilns...
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