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  • Miao Culture Woman
    Miao Culture Woman
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 13, 2013
    2013-09-13#9947
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pillars, Five Finger Peak
    Pillars, Five Finger Peak
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 13, 2013
    2013-09-13#9982
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rhesus Macaque & juvenile
    Rhesus Macaque & juvenile
    Macaca mulatta
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 13, 2013
    2013-09-13#0028
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rhesus Macaque & juvenile
    Rhesus Macaque & juvenile
    Macaca mulatta
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 13, 2013
    2013-09-13#0039
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rhesus Macaque
    Rhesus Macaque
    Macaca mulatta
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 13, 2013
    2013-09-13#0051
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Golden Whip Stream
    Golden Whip Stream
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 13, 2013
    2013-09-13#0058
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rhesus Macaque & juvenile
    Rhesus Macaque & juvenile
    Macaca mulatta
    Golden Whip Stream, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 13, 2013
    2013-09-13#0061
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Golden Whip Stream
    Golden Whip Stream
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 13, 2013
    2013-09-13#0076
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ebony Jewelwing
    Ebony Jewelwing
    Calopteryx maculata
    Golden Whip Stream, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 13, 2013
    2013-09-13#0080
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ebony Jewelwing
    Ebony Jewelwing
    Calopteryx maculata
    Golden Whip Stream, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 13, 2013
    2013-09-13#0083
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bailong Elevator
    Bailong Elevator
    1,070 foot elevator claimed to be the highest and heaviest outdoor elevator in the world.
    Yuanjiajie, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 13, 2013
    2013-09-13#0107
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pillars
    Pillars
    Yuanjiajie, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 13, 2013
    2013-09-13#0108
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sign
    Sign
    Philosophical signs, but clearly not translated by an english speaking person.
    Yuanjiajie, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 13, 2013
    2013-09-13#0115
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Natural Bridge
    Natural Bridge
    Yuanjiajie, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 13, 2013
    2013-09-13#0140
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tower of Lock
    Tower of Lock
    Promise or wish locks.
    Yuanjiajie, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 13, 2013
    2013-09-13#0143
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Valley Fog, Top of Tianzi Mountain Cableway
    Valley Fog, Top of Tianzi Mountain Cableway
    We were hoping for clouds moving through the valleys, but fog was the best we got.
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 14, 2013
    2013-09-14#0152
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Valley Fog, Top of Tianzi Mountain Cableway
    Valley Fog, Top of Tianzi Mountain Cableway
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 14, 2013
    2013-09-14#0157
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pillars, Stone Peak Forest
    Pillars, Stone Peak Forest
    "Stone Peak Forest' viewing area. It is surprising that trees and vegetation can grow on rock.
    Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 14, 2013
    2013-09-14#0193
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sign, West Sea Peak Forest
    Sign, West Sea Peak Forest
    'West Sea Peak Forest' viewing area. An information sign with a translation that is a bit off.
    Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 14, 2013
    2013-09-14#0229
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Clinging Tree
    Clinging Tree
    Tianzi Platform, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 14, 2013
    2013-09-14#0232
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Child, Arranging Battles Platform
    Child, Arranging Battles Platform
    Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 14, 2013
    2013-09-14#0242
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pillars, Arranging Battles Platform
    Pillars, Arranging Battles Platform
    Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 14, 2013
    2013-09-14#0252
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Flowers, Arranging Battles Platform
    Unknown Flowers, Arranging Battles Platform
    Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 14, 2013
    2013-09-14#0258
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Food Prep & Dishwashing Area, Xiao Zhai Guesthouse
    Food Prep & Dishwashing Area, Xiao Zhai Guesthouse
    Not the most appealing sight at our guesthouse.
    Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 14, 2013
    2013-09-14#0264
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sign
    Sign
    The idea is good, though awkwardly worded.
    Yuanjiajie, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 14, 2013
    2013-09-14#0266
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rice Paddies
    Rice Paddies
    Yuanjiajie, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 14, 2013
    2013-09-14#0289
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rice Paddies
    Rice Paddies
    Yuanjiajie, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 14, 2013
    2013-09-14#0301
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunrise, Top of Bailong Elevator
    Sunrise, Top of Bailong Elevator
    Yuanjiajie, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 14, 2013
    2013-09-15#0303
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Foggy Pillars, Top of Bailong Elevator
    Foggy Pillars, Top of Bailong Elevator
    Yuanjiajie, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 14, 2013
    2013-09-15#0316
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fruit & Vegetable Stand
    Fruit & Vegetable Stand
    Selling produce at the entrance to a park seems a bit odd.
    Yuanjiajie, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 14, 2013
    2013-09-15#0342
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bananas
    Bananas
    Yuanjiajie, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 14, 2013
    2013-09-15#0344
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tourists
    Tourists
    Chinese tour guides use load speakers on their belts to loudly inform their group.
    Yuanjiajie, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 14, 2013
    2013-09-15#0345
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Beds, Room 104, Xiao Zhai Guesthouse
    Beds, Room 104, Xiao Zhai Guesthouse
    Beds are padded plywood, not mattress.
    Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 15, 2013
    2013-09-15#0423
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bathroom, Room 104, Xiao Zhai Guesthouse
    Bathroom, Room 104, Xiao Zhai Guesthouse
    The squat toilet is also the drain for the shower making odor an issue.
    Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 15, 2013
    2013-09-15#0425
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Most of Group, McDonald's
    Most of Group, McDonald's
    The enthusiasm for McDonald's might reflect how we felt about the local food.
    Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 15, 2013
    2013-09-15#0350
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Scarves
    Scarves
    Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 15, 2013
    2013-09-15#0352
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fish & Quail
    Fish & Quail
    It seemed that these fish and quail made multiple day appearances.
    Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 15, 2013
    2013-09-15#0355
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pillars, Fossilized Giant Tortoise
    Pillars, Fossilized Giant Tortoise
    'Fossilized Giant Tortoise' viewing area
    Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 15, 2013
    2013-09-15#0358
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tree on Pillar, Fossilized Giant Tortoise
    Tree on Pillar, Fossilized Giant Tortoise
    Incomprehensible perch for this tree.
    Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 15, 2013
    2013-09-15#0362
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pillars, Amazing Scenery
    Pillars, Amazing Scenery
    'Amazing Scenery' viewing area.
    Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 15, 2013
    2013-09-15#0367
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pagoda, Arranging Battles Platform
    Pagoda, Arranging Battles Platform
    Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 15, 2013
    2013-09-15#0384
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Fern, Arranging Battles Platform
    Unknown Fern, Arranging Battles Platform
    Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 15, 2013
    2013-09-15#0386
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pillars, Arranging Battles Platform
    Pillars, Arranging Battles Platform
    Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 15, 2013
    2013-09-15#0397
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dinner, Xiao Zhai Guesthouse
    Dinner, Xiao Zhai Guesthouse
    Every table has the revolving center so that all offerings can be shared.
    Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 15, 2013
    2013-09-15#0428
    Larry L. Jackson
  • View, Tianzi Mountain Cableway
    View, Tianzi Mountain Cableway
    Foggy conditions.
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 16, 2013
    2013-09-16#0472
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Courtyard, Pullman Hotel
    Courtyard, Pullman Hotel
    Very nice hotel below the forest park.
    Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China, September 16, 2013
    2013-09-16#0485
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Scarves, Lower Huangshi Village
    Scarves, Lower Huangshi Village
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 16, 2013
    2013-09-16#0495
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dumplings, Lower Huangshi Village
    Dumplings, Lower Huangshi Village
    A very hot dish.
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 16, 2013
    2013-09-16#0429
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Small Waterfall, Lower Huangshi Village
    Small Waterfall, Lower Huangshi Village
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 16, 2013
    2013-09-16#0505
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Panorama, Star-picking Platform
    Panorama, Star-picking Platform
    'Star-picking Platform' viewing area.
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 16, 2013
    2013-09-16#0437
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rhesus Macaque, Star-picking Platform
    Rhesus Macaque, Star-picking Platform
    Macaca mulatta - hoping for a snack.
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 16, 2013
    2013-09-16#0545
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Debbie, Darrell & Michael, Huangshi Village
    Debbie, Darrell & Michael, Huangshi Village
    Getting an improved angle for the photo.
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 16, 2013
    2013-09-16#0668
    Larry L. Jackson
  • View, Huangshi Village Cableway
    View, Huangshi Village Cableway
    Installing the towers must have been quite an engineering accomplishment.
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan, China, September 16, 2013
    2013-09-16#0671
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Leaving Pullman Hotel
    Leaving Pullman Hotel
    Heading for the airport to fly to Kunming.
    Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China, September 17, 2013
    2013-09-17#0438
    Larry L. Jackson