Best of China

The workers watch as my friend Pete attempts to carry their load into the rice paddies around Yangshuo, China.

Locals watch on with interest as my friend shoulders their load and carries it into the rice fields; Yangshuo, China.

The workers follow Pete into the rice paddies around Yangshuo, China.

A final smile as the locals get back to work; Yangshuo, China.

The views over the pretty countryside from Moon Hill outside of Yangshuo, China.

A farmer sends a hello as we pass by on our bikes outside of Yangshuo, China.

An interesting form of transportation in Yangshuo, China.

This woman is moving the dammed water with the help of friends nearby outside of Yangshuo, China.

Rural rice paddies outside of Yangshuo, China.

The Yulong River just outside of Yangshuo, China.

A scale and carrots rest as bustling activity passes by at the weekly Fuli Market near Yangshuo, China

Locals pick through the snails and select the tastiest at the Fuli Market near Yangshuo, China.

A pretty array of veggies are all laid out at the Fuli Market near Yangshuo, China.

A local is prepping food at the Fuli Market near Yangshuo, China.

Steaming Chinese dumplings in a pot at a cooking class in the kitchen class at our hostel in Yangshuo, China

Pretty white light and theatricality at the light show in Yangshuo, China.

Karst rocks on the Li River are lit at night in Yangshuo, China.

The city center of Yangshuo, China.

Cormorant fishing!

Nighttime views from The Bund in Shanghai, China

Shanghai lit up at night, China

Bikes line the streets in Shanghai, China

Shanghai from the People's Park in China

Graffiti in Shanghai, China

Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai, China

Wispy tree at the Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai, China

Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai, China

The Bund in Shanghai, China

The iconic Shanghai skyline from the Bund, China

The insect market in Shanghai, China

Caged birds for sale in Shanghai, China

Wooden dumpling containers they use to steam the delicious Chinese dumplings!

The knickknacks and fun souvenirs lining the streets and markets throughout Beijing, China.

Little jars and antiques at shops in Beijing, China.

The long hallway to the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China.

The stunning Temple of Heaven standing out against the blue sky in Beijing, China.

The delicious fruits and nuts in Beijing, China.

A vendor at the Great Wall serves up dried fruits and nuts in Beijing, China.

A gorgeous park at sunset just off the main street in Beijing, China.

A friendly vendor selling sugar coated fruits on a stick! Beijing, China.

Steaming, piping hot dumplings fresh from a street food vendor in Beijing, China.