This is the second page of China shots.

This page takes us to Xi'an, Chongquin and down the Yangtzee River through the Three Gorges Dam locks, headed for Wuhan.

Xi'an is a walled city. The wall is about 9 miles around. A reflection of a tower in Keith's sunglasses. A long stairway leads to the top of the wall. Walking along the top of the wall. Jim & Kathy pose on top of the wall. Downtown Xi'an is in the background. A little boy in Xi'an. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an. Kathy & I climbed to the top of the pagoda but the view was a smoggy one. A monument on the grounds near the pagoda. A large Buddha across the street. and a scary warrior... A small Buddha and a man with a Purdue shirt. This young boy was fascinated by all the American tourists (us). The 2600 year-old Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses in Xi'an. They were unearthed in 1979 by workers digging a well. All the warriors & horses were near life-size. One of the warriors on display. We encountered several groups of dancers and musicians during a walk around the wall. We met this little guy there as well. Spices in boxes in a street vendor's stall. We were treated to a Dumpling Dinner where some 18 different dishes were served. A temple in central Xi'an. Xi'an beauty. We visited the Stone Carvings near Dazu. There are about 50,000 carvings in this area. Again, you have to visit this area to fully appreciate the 800-year old carvings. A candid shot of a an old lady on a farm near Dazu. She was not happy about us being there. Young girl, also on this farm. Most people were willing to pose for pictures. I think the digital camera was a plus as you could show them the picture you just took of them. Pagoda near the Stone Carvings. This is the group that made it to the top of the hill near the pagoda. View from our hotel room in Dazu. Little girl in Chongquin. After I took this shot, she nearly nailed my shoe through her split pants! At the Stillwell (Flying Tigers) museum overlooking Chonquin. Shot taken from the bus. One of my favorites... A tour boat on the Yangtzee River in Chongquin. We stopped for a quick tour of the city of Fengdu. Three local guides met us for a bus ride up the hill. This is the ultimate water level behind the Three Gorges Dam. The entire city of 70,000 in the background will be innundated. Always a pagoda present. There are actually 27 of them on this hill. Large statue inside of one of the temples. A very common method of carrying goods. Back on board our cruise ship, the Princess Elaine. We entered the first of the Three Gorges. Unbelievable scenes... but difficult to photograph. Sometimes you're lucky with the lighting. We took a side trip up the Shennong Stream, actually a pretty good-sized river. The trip up this river had spectacular views. We then boarded one of these "Peapod" boats. And were transported across a small lagoon. No gas engines here These men own their own boats and make about $5 a day for their labor. They pulled the boat through a rapids using bamboo ropes. In late afternoon, we approached the locks of the Three Gorges Dam. The locks had only been open for about 3 months. Six large ships can enter each of the huge 5 locks. It was dark by the time we entered the last lock. The Three Gorges Dam in all of it's glory. It is an amazing sight. Our group poses in front of a sculpture at the Visitor Center. Then back on the Yangtzee headed for Wuhan. Many bridges such as this one cross the river. Please see the China 3 page...