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Ma Ti Si (马蹄寺), Gansu Province: a hidden paradise.

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June 15th 2013
Published: June 15th 2013
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Voila Ma Ti Si ! Je n’en avais jamais entendu parler avant d'entreprendre ce voyage et j’espère sincèrement que ce lieu magique restera inconnu du grand public et des millions de touristes chinois car tout est tellement mieux quand un superbe endroit demeure secret. Imaginez des temples construits sur des falaises de roche jaune. Non, pas SUR les falaises mais dans les falaises. Imagin... Read Full Entry



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Jeremy Chiron
Jeremyaroundtheworld
Jeremyaroundtheworld
I am a 36-year old language teacher, currently working in Beijing. I was born in France but China has been my home for many years. I taught French and English in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, for 6 years. I never thought I would stay in China for such a long time but it’s been an amazing experience! Professionally speaking, teaching Chinese students is extremely rewarding. They are so hard-working and eager to learn new things. And then China… there aren’t enough words to describe this intricate (hence fascinating) country. “China is not to be liked or disliked: i... full info
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view from the topview from the top
view from the top
cliff view sidewaycliff view sideway
cliff view sideway
going upgoing up
going up
very narrow tunnel to climb up the cliffvery narrow tunnel to climb up the cliff
very narrow tunnel to climb up the cliff
Tibetan flags in the windTibetan flags in the wind
Tibetan flags in the wind
walking by the templewalking by the temple
walking by the temple
sunny day around12pm
hiking around Mati Sihiking around Mati Si
hiking around Mati Si
cool vista of Mati Si mountain rangecool vista of Mati Si mountain range
cool vista of Mati Si mountain range
hiking up and down the mountainhiking up and down the mountain
hiking up and down the mountain
the other side of the mountainthe other side of the mountain
the other side of the mountain
my pathmy path
my path
enjoying the view and sunshineenjoying the view and sunshine
enjoying the view and sunshine
I sat down around there for 2 hoursI sat down around there for 2 hours
I sat down around there for 2 hours
it was too hot and sunny to go on around 2pm.
2 hours later the sun had disappeared2 hours later the sun had disappeared
2 hours later the sun had disappeared
the weather is unpredictable up in the mountains
Is it going to snow?Is it going to snow?
Is it going to snow?
Rain coming!Rain coming!
Rain coming!
muddy path up theremuddy path up there
muddy path up there
what can I do? what can I do?
what can I do?
Does it remind anything, Becky? :-)
I found shelter from the rainI found shelter from the rain
I found shelter from the rain
all is good!
and 20 minutes after the rain...and 20 minutes after the rain...
and 20 minutes after the rain...
the sun is back!
This is where I'm headingThis is where I'm heading
This is where I'm heading



17th June 2013
Ma Ti Si (马蹄寺), Gansu Province: a hidden paradise.

Nina AMADO
Nina AMADO

Tu as raison, ce lieu doit rester secret...Je me sens vraiment privilégiée de découvrir cet endroit. Un "grand" Merci à toi.
17th June 2013
thrilled to have the place all to myself

Nina AMADO
Nina AMADO

On dirait le "Maître du monde", c'est chouette...
17th June 2013
little girl putting on Tibetan clothes for a picture

Nina AMADO
Nina AMADO

C'est splendide...J'ai peine à croire qu'il existe des endroits aussi grandioses, et pourtant....Ils sont bien réels....Je trouve très joli le costume traditionnel tibétain
17th June 2013
inside the caves

Nina AMADO
Nina AMADO

Je me demande à quelle période ces fresques murales ont été réalisées...Si jamais tu le sais , n'hésites pas à me le dire.
17th June 2013
muddy path up there

Nina AMADO
Nina AMADO

J'adore cette photo, tu es TOP dessus...J'ai remarqué les changements de temps, j'espère que ce n'est pas trop dur à gérer...Mais au vu de ton large sourire, je pense que tu gères...
17th June 2013
what can I do?

Nina AMADO
Nina AMADO

Vu ton commentaire, à mon avis il y a dû y avoir une petite histoire drôle avec Becky....Il faudra que tu nous racontes (ou pas) lol..
17th June 2013
sunbathing up there

Nina AMADO
Nina AMADO

Je vois qu'on ne s'embête pas....Chanceux!!!
17th June 2013
beautiful day over Ma Ti Si!

Nina AMADO
Nina AMADO

Magnifique photo...
17th June 2013
Ma Ti Si

Nina AMADO
Nina AMADO

Waouh...Il n'y a rien d'autre à ajouter....
17th June 2013
Let's go up, Sir!

Nina AMADO
Nina AMADO

Mais non tu n'es pas seul, tu as la "nature" comme compagnon de route, et n'oublie pas nous sommes avec toi par la pensée, donc on n'est jamais bien loin
17th June 2013
snow in June!

Nina AMADO
Nina AMADO

J'avoue la neige au mois de juillet 'est assez impressionnant, cela dit tu es dans un endroit hors du commun donc tout est possible, même le plus improbable
17th June 2013
snow!!!!!

Nina AMADO
Nina AMADO

Ca fait vraiment plaisir de te voir aussi heureux....
17th June 2013
on my way up I had to step in snow

Nina AMADO
Nina AMADO

J'dore tes chaussures, ...
17th June 2013
the rocks had fallen on the handrails

Nina AMADO
Nina AMADO

Fais bien attention à toi alors....!!!!
17th June 2013
I had to jump over this river

Nina AMADO
Nina AMADO

Ce devait être génial quand tu traversais la rivière....Sensations garanties!!!!
17th June 2013
time to go home for everyone

Nina AMADO
Nina AMADO

Le final est superbe...C'est une belle conclusion...J'ai hâte de voir la suite....Pleins de bisous
20th June 2013
these caves up the cliff were built between the 5th and 14th century

Alyssa
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Amazing! Reminds me of some of the cliff dwellings here in the southwestern USA. Thanks for sharing, Jeremy!

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