The Leshan Buddha

The largest stone carved Buddha sculpture in the world.

June 13th 2011
Yesterday was slightly more relaxed with a visit to the art markets of Chengdu and then a trip to the Sichuan Provincial Museum. They have some interesting sculpture and paintings. I took many photos of the art and tried to take better images of the pieces already photographed and up on the website. The late afternoon and evening was spent with a friend that flew in from Beijing although he usuall ... read more

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more

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Jeff Watt

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Traveling is something that needs to be shared, to enjoy new discoveries with friends, and to warn against unpleasant surprises of which there can be many. I particularly enjoy seeing new landscape, scenery, nature and the natural beauty of open spaces and mountains. I don't search out new foods and culinary exotica. I do enjoy a good meal and new flavours - but only if I can recognize what I am eating. Learning new things, experiencing new situations and meeting people with completely different points of view and perspectives is the essential treasure gained through travel.... full info

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