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China and the Silk Road photo gallery

All photos from the China and the Silk Road journey, gathered day by day.

China and the Silk Road

Day 1

Beijing

The Temple of Heaven in China is seen by a crowd of visitors under a blue sky.

View of the Temple of Heaven with a panorama of Beijing.

A wide view of Tiananmen Square in Beijing with historic buildings and people in the foreground.

A large, open square with traditional buildings in China under a cloudy sky.

A wide view of Tiananmen Square in Beijing with historic buildings and people walking.

A man in a chef's shirt prepares food at a table in a Chinese restaurant.

Exterior view of a traditional Chinese monastery complex at sunset.

An evening street in a Chinese city with commercial buildings on the sides.

An evening street in China with illuminated shops and people walking.

Residential skyscrapers under construction under a cloudy sky in China.

Courtyard with water and red pavilions of the Forbidden City Palace in Beijing.

A large bronze basin sits in front of a traditional Chinese building.

Wide view of the Forbidden City in Beijing with its walls and red roofs.

Interior of a Chinese palace with golden decorations and balustrades.

Wide view of the Forbidden City in Beijing with the Great Wall in the foreground.

Traditional Chinese architecture with yellow tiled roofs and red walls in a busy square setting.

Panoramic view of the moat of the Forbidden City in Beijing with trees and buildings in the distance.

Day 2

Great Wall

Panoramic view of an architectural complex with mountains in the background in China.

Wide view of a paved courtyard surrounded by trees and red brick structures.

A gallery of red containers lined up along an underground corridor.

Traditional Chinese portal with decorated roof and stone pillars in a tree-lined park.

Panoramic view of the Great Wall winding through the green hills of China.

The Great Wall meanders through the green hills of China.

Forested path along the Great Wall in China.

Walls of the Great Wall in China with stone walls and arches.

A crowd of people walks in a large station concourse in China.

A street photo gallery in China shows a decorative structure with woven baskets and traditional shops.

Day 3

Terracotta Army

Close-up of a terracotta sculpture showing a soldier's hand.

The rows of terracotta soldiers in the Chinese Army Tomb are lined up in a vast display.

Chinese terracotta soldier statues in a formation.

The rows of terracotta soldiers in the Xi'an Terracotta Army Tomb.

Rows of Chinese terracotta soldiers in a row.

Pomegranate fruits hanging on green trees in China.

A large Chinese-style pagoda dominates the landscape.

A large pagoda decorated with architectural elements is visible in this Chinese image.

A large pagoda decorated with gold is depicted in a traditional Chinese context.

A large ornate pagoda is visible in this photograph of a Chinese location.

A large pagoda is seen in a Chinese cityscape.

A large pagoda is visible among modern and traditional buildings in Xi'an, China.

A large pagoda is visible in a Chinese photo gallery.

The Drum Tower in China illuminated at night.

Night view of the Bell Tower in Xi'an, China.

A food gallery in a Chinese market displays fresh meats displayed on metal racks.

A chef cooks with a pan over an open fire in a Chinese kitchen.

Day 4

Xi'an

Child in traditional costume in an interior decorated with golden details.

A small pagoda with a wild goose is visible in the photograph.

A small pagoda with a wild goose is seen in a Chinese garden.

Aerial view of an urban park with buildings in the background in China.

A woman walks on a shopping street in China with goods on her carriage.

Display of meat and produce in a Chinese open-air market.

A gallery of fruit and vegetables displayed in a Chinese market.

Traditional Chinese cuisine with steam rising from large cooking pots.

View of a mosque in China with people walking through a porch.

A display table shows a variety of sweets and food items for sale.

Street market with meat and food displays in China.

A photo gallery shows a collection of decorative wooden objects displayed on shelves.

A long stone walkway leads along a historic wall in China.

Xi'an's historic walls stretch along an avenue with red lantern bulls.

Paved walkway on the ancient city walls of Xi'an.

The city wall of Xi'an with traditional structures in the foreground and skyscrapers in the background.

Traditional Chinese architecture with golden roofs along a river.

Xi'an city wall illuminated at night with golden lights.

A night view of a Great Wall of China illuminated with golden lights.

Aerial view of a wide street with modern buildings in China.

Day 5

Yellow River

A view of tall buildings in a Chinese city with many signs.

A muddy river flows between hills and buildings in China.

A rushing river flows through a mountainous landscape in China.

Massive waterfall with water splashing between rocks in a Chinese valley.

Mountain landscape and lake in China.

A vehicle navigates a river through mountainous landscapes in China.

A temple stands among towering rock formations along a river in China.

Carved rock facade with religious statues in a Chinese Buddhist temple.

View of a rock-cut temple in China.

A traditional Chinese temple with a red structure and an outdoor area with decorative elements in the foreground.

View of a traditional Chinese temple through a wooden structure.

Vertical rock formations emerge from the water of a murky river in China.

Interior of a Chinese temple with a stone fountain.

Panoramic view of a large body of water with hills in the background in China.

Leafy trees with red berries grow on a steep hill in China.

A tree-lined street with shops lining the sidewalk in China.

A street scene with vehicles and people in China under leafy trees.

Exterior view of a historic building with green domes in China.

A mosque with golden domes sits in a barren hilly landscape of China.

Mountain landscape with rural settlements in China under a blue sky.

A man in red clothes walks along a street with brick buildings in China.

A white pagoda stands on hilly terrain in China.

Cattle cross a narrow street with buildings in China.

Cityscape with mountains in the background in China.

Mountain landscape with a settlement along a river in China.

Dried wheat fields in a rural area of China.

Exterior view of a traditional Tibetan building in China with decorated balconies.

Day 6

Tibetan Monasteries I

A woman smiles while sitting at a table with Chinese-style food.

A night view of a city street with illuminated commercial buildings in China.

Traditional Chinese architecture illuminated at night with red and gold decorations.

Exterior view of a traditional Tibetan building with colorful balconies.

A long wooden tunnel stretches along a path under the blue sky.

A wide river flows through a mountainous landscape with structures along the banks.

A view of a walking path with traditional buildings and mountains in the background in China.

Aerial view of an ancient city with red roofs nestled among arid hills.

A Buddhist painting is visible through a window with an orange frame.

A traditional brick building along a street in China with outdoor vendors.

A man dressed in red walks along an internal street with white walls in China.

Colorful Buddhist sculpture depicting a seated figure in a decorated temple.

Interior of a hall with traditional Chinese wall decorations and colorful columns.

A group of men in red suits stand in a decorated corridor in China.

A motorcyclist passes on a road covered in red petals in China.

Cattle graze on a grassy slope in China.

Landscapes of sheep in a mountain pasture in China.

Mountain and flat landscape in China under a blue sky.

Brick and stone wall with hay bales in China.

Outdoor straw barns in a rural area of China.

Mountain landscape and a trail in a rural region of China.

Arid mountainous landscape in China with dry rolling hills.

Cave painting of Buddha carved into the rock face of China.

River and mountain landscape in China with vegetation along the banks.

A traditional Chinese building with richly decorated roofs stands out against the sky.

Day 7

Tibetan Monasteries II

A large red and green abstract sculpture dominates an urban park with modern buildings in the background in China.

A man wears red clothes and a white hat as he stands in front of a religious structure under construction.

Panoramic view of a temple and monastic structures on a hill in China.

Interior of a Chinese temple with decorated columns and colorful draperies.

A traditional Chinese building with red walls and terracotta details.

Mountain landscape with buildings in a rural area of China under a cloudy sky.

Vast mountain landscape with blue sky and white clouds in China.

A road meanders through a hilly and mountainous landscape in China.

A draft horse crosses a hilly road in China.

Road sign in China indicating the distance to Zhangye.

A large, colorful art installation is set up outdoors under a cloudy sky.

A large warehouse full of goods sprawls under a blue sky in China.

Statue of Marco Polo in a Chinese town square.

A noodle dish with vegetables is presented on a china table.

Night view of the Drum Tower in Zhangye, China.

A man in long robes walks past an ornate structure in China.

Day 8

Silk Road

Night view of the Drum Tower in Zhangye, China.

A golden pagoda with many levels is illuminated at night in China.

Entrance of Zhangye Dafosi Temple in China.

A child stands in front of a stone sculpture and a traditional Chinese building.

A view of a traditional Chinese temple complex with tiled roofs.

Exterior view of a traditional Chinese temple with a wood and stone structure.

Front view of a Chinese temple with a courtyard in front.

A Chinese temple decorated with colorful banners stands out under the blue sky.

A photo gallery of a Chinese temple with religious statues.

A majestic traditional pagoda stands in the center of an open square in China.

A panoramic view of an urban park with buildings in the background in China.

A photo gallery of a Chinese temple shows vibrant decorations and religious statues.

Cars emit smoke in a street scene in China.

A group of people smile in front of a building in China.

A large construction machine is placed on an embankment in an open landscape.

A power line pylon crosses an open landscape under a clear sky.

Panoramic view of residential buildings in a Chinese city under a blue sky.

People with colorful balloons walk on an outdoor square.

Night view of Jiayuguan hotel complex with colorful lighting.

A night view of an illuminated water park with colorful water features.

Day 9

Jiayuguan

The Great Wall of China with a fortress visible along a river.

The Great Wall and a fortress in China.

The Great Wall of China with a stone fortress under the open sky.

View of Great Wall of China fortress with traditional architecture.

The Great Wall of China stretches along a path of bricks and ancient walls.

The Great Wall of China shows a fortification section with an entrance arch.

The Great Wall of China is visible in a vast, barren landscape.

A section of the Great Wall of China stretches across a barren landscape.

The Great Wall and a fortress stretch across a vast barren landscape in China.

A view of the Great Wall of China through a stone arch.

An asphalt road passes through a desert landscape with rocky mountains in China.

A group of people are preparing meat at an open-air market in China.

A plate of noodles with vegetables and meat is served on a table in China.

A night view of a busy market in China with lots of lights and people.

Evening market with a large display of spices and food products in China.

Live animal market in a rural area of China.

A vast green field with a line of trees under a clear sky.

A cultivated field with trees along the horizon in China.

Day 11

Turpan

Camels cross the sand dunes of the Dunhuang Desert.

Vast and barren landscape under a clear sky in China.

Burning mountains against the backdrop of a barren Chinese landscape.

A woman is selecting various quantities of dried fruit on a counter in a Chinese market.

View of the mosque with a cone-shaped dome made of stone.

Interior of a mosque with wooden ceiling and red brick pillars.

View of a series of step tombs in a barren Chinese landscape.

Golden bread is laid out on a metal surface outdoors.

Wood-fired oven in China with lit fire.

People and an animal stand on a dry earth platform in an arid landscape.

Bunches of grapes hanging in a rustic structure inside a Chinese winery.

A shaded walk with stalls along a street in China.

A charcoal cooking grill emits smoke while used outdoors.

Men cook food in a Chinese style kitchen.

Fresh pigs hanging in a Chinese market.

An open-air market in China displays a large display of fresh fruits and vegetables.

An assortment of red, dried spices in bags and containers.

Snow-capped mountain ranges stand out on a green plain under the bright sky.

A panoramic view of a Chinese city with residential buildings and a busy street in the foreground.

Day 12

Karakul Lake

Aerial view of a foggy cityscape in China.

A panoramic view of the road in a mountainous region of China with fog.

A scenic road winds through mountains in China.

Arid landscape with a transmission tower in a vast Chinese desert area.

A white tent stands in a snowy mountain landscape in China.

Mountain landscape with white tents in an arid area.

An alpine lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains in China.

Snowy mountain landscape with grassy plain in China.

A truck transports soil on a dusty road in China.

Mining landscape with land slopes in China.

An asphalt road meanders through a rocky mountain landscape in China.

A river flows through a bed of rocks and barren terrain in China.

In a Chinese market, a vendor displays handcrafted items on a table.

Lively market with people walking and trading in a Chinese street.

Vibrant market with fabric and clothing stalls in a Chinese city.

A gallery of colorful textile objects is displayed on shelves in a Chinese market.

Day 13

Kashgar

Craft market with hanging objects and artifacts in a Chinese shop.

A traditional style mosque sits in an open square.

A bustling market with vendors and parked vehicles on a Chinese city street.

A variety of legumes and grains are displayed on shelves in a Chinese market.

A gallery of colorful carpets is displayed in a Chinese market.

A gallery of leather or fabric products displayed in a market.

An exterior view of rammed earth buildings in a rural area of China.

Exterior of a dental workshop with teeth themed decorations.

Statue of Mao in an outdoor square in China.

A truck transports large clay cylinders to a construction site.

Men sitting on bicycles in a city street.

Interior of a hall with long columns decorated in traditional style.

A traditional market in Kashgar with carpets on display.

Display of wooden tools and objects within an internal space.

A truck transports livestock on a road in China.

Livestock market in a rural facility in China.

Cattle market in a street of Kashgar, China.

A livestock market with cattle being transported on a truck in China.

A herd of sheep sits in a grazing market in China.

A livestock market in rural China shows sheep and people interacting with the goods.

Mules at a livestock market in China.

Cattle with fur graze in an outdoor enclosure.

Sunday market in Kashgar, China with outdoor vendors and shops.

A covered gallery filled with merchants displays colorful fabrics in China.

View of the Uyghur cemetery in Kashgar, China.

Aerial view of a city in China at sunset or sunrise with a barren landscape.

A crowd of people walks along a city street in China.

Day 14

Beijing II

Modern exterior of a building with metallic bubble facade in China.

A large modern architectural structure is located within a green park.

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