Firstly established in 1368 and extended in 1567, Jinshanling Great Wall is one of typical and complete Great Wall of Ming Dynasty (1368~1644). It links Simatai Great Wall in the east and Gubeikou Great Wall in the west. Till now, it has been partially restored only, so you can get a wider variety of shots than some other sections of Great Wall. Located in the mountainous area in Chengde, about 130km northeast of Beijing, it is much less crowded than any other sections of Great Wall near Beijing City. Stretching to 10.5km long from east to west, Jinshanling Great Wall has 67 watchtowers, 5 ..read more

The main tower of Osaka Castle is situated on a plot of land roughly one square kilometer. It is built on two raised platforms of landfill supported by sheer walls of cut rock, using a technique called Burdock piling, each overlooking a moat. The central castle building is five stories on the outside and eight stories on the inside, and built atop a tall stone foundation to protect its occupants from attackers. The castle grounds, which cover approximately 61,000 square meters (15 acres), contain thirteen structures that have been designated as important cultural assets by the Japanese gover ..read more

Majestically rising up in the middle of the city, Mount Royal (“the mountain” to locals) is a symbol of the city’s heritage, history, geography, and inspiration, hosting founding institutions, beautiful hillside cemeteries, and Mount Royal Park, a 4-season playground. Inaugurated in 1876, Mount Royal Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted of Central Park fame. It is a magnificent urban green space featuring 200 hectares of astonishing biodiversity and natural beauty.  Green, clean and refreshing, the mountain is home to a wide range of flora and fauna. The urban wildlife (a.k.a. M ..read more

After years in the making, Markham’s Cathedral of the Transfiguration is holding regular services. More than 30 years after construction kicked off and a cornerstone was blessed by then-Pope John Paul II, the towering structure, which anchors the Cathedraltown subdivision, is still incomplete. Though, after 10 years of vacancy during which the space was only used for special events, the cathedral has now been playing host to regular church services from a displaced congregation. Thornhill’s Jesus the King Greek Melkite Catholic Church has been holding weekly mass at the cathedral since its ..read more

Towering cliffs, strange rock formations, numerous caves, dense forest, glens, meadows, and flowers all surrounded by crystal clear water make Flowerpot Island one of the best attractions on the Peninsula. There were originally three flowerpots on the island (one fell down in 1903). These seastacks were created by waves pounding at the cracks in the limestone, gradually wearing away the softer lower limestone from the harder dolomite top. The resulting shape resembles a giant flowerpot. Other relics of the ancient sea that once covered all the Great Lakes area are the caves located 20 mete ..read more

The Great Wall is the symbol of the national spirit of china. It contains rich cultural, historical, architectural, art and military connotations, embodies wisdom of ancient Chinese people, and it is also a reference book of social science research. As a collective concept, the Great Wall is the historical evidence of the common integrative growth of the Chinese nation, and also a cultural wonder of the world that is completed by the joint contribution of the Chinese nation. www.horti-expo2019.org Like my photography work? Lets discuss opportunities, please feel free to contact me. The ..read more

China’s express delivery companies are increasing their input into technologies, in a bid to speed up the transition from a labor-intensive industry to an intelligent one. According to China’s State Post Bureau, 13.67 billion parcels have been delivered in the first 4 months of 2018, up 29.3 percent from last year. Courier services were considered a labor-intensive industry in the past. However, with an increasing labor price, it’s natural that the industry wishes to apply new technologies to reduce costs. Major listed courier firms handle more than 10 million parcels per day. ZTO Express ..read more

The first humans arrived in Niagara Region almost 12,000 years ago, just in time to witness the birth of the Falls. The land was different then, consisting of tundra and spruce forest. During this time (the Palaeo-Indian Period, which lasted until 9,000 years ago), Niagara was inhabited by the Clovis people. These nomadic hunters likely camped along the old Lake Erie shoreline, living in simple, tiny dwellings. They left little to mark their tenure except chipped stones. These large, fluted projectile points were likely to fell the caribou, masto ..read more

Ueno Zoological Gardens is the oldest zoo in Japan. Founded in 1882, it has grown over the years, expanded its area to 14.3 ha (35.2 acres) and been the flagship of the Japanese zoo world. Now it’s home to over 3,000 animals from 400 different species and provides visitors with learning experience about the diversity of animals as well as fun and enjoyment. In its long history, Ueno Zoo has received numerous animals from abroad. In 1972, the first giant pandas arrived from China to Ueno Zoo. We have been cooperating with Beijing Zoo (China), San Diego Zoo (US), and breeding of wild giant p ..read more

Firstly established in 1368 and extended in 1567, Jinshanling Great Wall is one of typical and complete Great Wall of Ming Dynasty (1368~1644). It links Simatai Great Wall in the east and Gubeikou Great Wall in the west. Till now, it has been partially restored only, so you can get a wider variety of shots than some other sections of Great Wall. Located in the mountainous area in Chengde, about 130km northeast of Beijing, it is much less crowded than any other sections of Great Wall near Beijing City. Stretching to 10.5km long from east to west, Jinshanling Great Wall has 67 watchtowers, 5 p ..read more