PR of China Pt1 - Past Dynasties, Pagodas, Pollution, Pumping PAs and People, People, People

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September 15th 2006

Published: September 15th 2006

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Shaolin Monks

Protectors of Buddist Relgion and very hard!!I'd even feel safe having a drink with one of them in Liverpool.

Shaolin Monks getting some air

Shaolin Monk getting speared

oh my god!!

Flexible Shaolin Monk

oh my god!!

Flexible Shaolin Monk

oh my god!!

Flexible Shaolin Monk

oh my god!!

Flexible Shaolin Monk

oh my god!!

Very Young Monks

training to be Shaolin

Very Young Monks

training to be Shaolin

Longman Grottos in Luoyang, Henan

More than 100,000 statues of Buddism carved into cliff walls from AD494.

Budda and disciples

in Longman Grottos in Luoyang, Henan

Some losers for scales

in Longman Grottos in Luoyang, Henan

14th Century Drum Tower

and 21st Century McDonalds, what a juxtaposition in Xian,Shaanxi Province

Becky Bashing the Bell!!!

really hard with the red tipped rod! The AD14C Bell Tower in Xian,Shaanxi Province

On Top of Xian

Pedalling (well I was at least!) around the top of the city walls.

Big Goose Pagoda

Originally built AD648 to house Buddist Scriptures from India. Xian,Shaanxi Province

Terracotta Warriors Warehouse

Over 2000 years ago, 220BC Emperor Qin creates a Tomb Comlex covering a massive area. Xian,Shaanxi Province

Lines of Terracotta Warriors

Only tiny % been excuvated and they think there is a whole city underground.

Faces of Terracotta Warriors

Each soldier has totally individual face

Face of Terracotta Chief

Blue in the face (Photo)

All warriors are painted but as soon as they are exposed to modern air the colur fades in a few minutes. Bonkers, must be all that Chinese pollution!!!

16th September 2006

Chris
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Holy Dooley!
I just hope that my summary is as good as yours when I get around to doing it.... Look forward to the next installment.

17th September 2006

Flissy
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Oh my God!
Those bendy monks are, well, bonkers! Or maybe Monkers! xxx Love you Sis, can't wait to see you both!!

18th September 2006

Sarah
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Countdown...!
Hi guys, great blog as usual and I can't believe you're nearly home...looking forward to seeing you soon! Sarah x

11th October 2006

Daz @ 8el
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Chinki China Man
Great pics! Shame on you!! KFC whilst in the very place where chinese food is served everywhere!!! WHY NO NOODLES!?!?! Glad you are still having fun! Hopefully catch up when you are back! Daz

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