Terry Williamson - Photographer - Presenting China

Travel Galleries

WuZhen - Zhejiang Province : Wuzhen is one of the six ancient water towns, surrounding Shanghai on the Hangzhou - Beijing Canal. It has a history of over 1,200 years. In 1991, Wuzhen was authorized as the Provincial Ancient Town of History and Culture, so ranking first among the six ancient towns south of the Yangtze River. Wuzhen; and life within the old town, is little different today then it was 500 years ago, only the people have changed. Fortunately Wuzhen has not yet surrendered totally to the almighty tourist dollar and the town retains its history and culture. It is a living piece of Chinese history. Unfortunately it also has its pollution problems but efforts are under way to address these issues. As an Australian, the green/grey water is difficult to accept, but this unfortunately is the colour of most rivers in this, and increasingly more parts of China. But with Wuzhen, while not wanting to downplay the problems of water pollution, it is the beauty that sits on the water that is worth a visit every time. I am happy to call this part of China home as I now have my own apartment in this pictureque little town and, for me, it is a nice place to call home. I hope you share my love of this little piece of Chinese history. I often browse through these photos and anyone with an eye for beauty must understand why I love this place.

WuZhen - Zhejiang Province

Wuzhen is one of the six ancient water towns, surrounding Shanghai on ...

Updated: Jan 04, 2008 8:06pm PST

Wuzhen Nights - Zhejiang Province : Wuzhen is not only picturesque by day, it has wonderful nightime delights to offer as well. I hope you enjoy my images

Wuzhen Nights - Zhejiang Province

Wuzhen is not only picturesque by day, it has wonderful nightime delig ...

Updated: Jan 08, 2008 1:54pm PST

Xitang - Zhejiang Province : Xitang is one of the oldest of the water towns on the Hangzhou to Beijing Canal. The town has been used many times in movies and is dotted with waterside "hotels". At night, lanterns adorn the waterways and provide both a picturesque and romantic backdrop to this beautiful village.

Xitang - Zhejiang Province

Xitang is one of the oldest of the water towns on the Hangzhou to Beij ...

Updated: Feb 22, 2007 7:05am PST

Zhouzhuang - Jiangsu Province : Zhouzhuang is another of the ancient water towns along the Hangzhou to Beijing Canal and like all these water towns, very pictureque.

Zhouzhuang - Jiangsu Province

Zhouzhuang is another of the ancient water towns along the Hangzhou to ...

Updated: Oct 24, 2007 9:09pm PST

Lu Zhi - Jiangsu Province : Lu Zhi is one of the six ancient water towns that dot the countryside of Jiangsu and north east Zhejiang Provinces. These towns are a photographer's delight.

Lu Zhi - Jiangsu Province

Lu Zhi is one of the six ancient water towns that dot the countryside ...

Updated: Nov 26, 2006 8:30pm PST

Suzhou - Jiangsu Province : Suzhou, sometimes called the "Venice of the East" is famous for its beautiful gardens and waterways.

Suzhou - Jiangsu Province

Suzhou, sometimes called the "Venice of the East" is famous for its b ...

Updated: May 24, 2007 11:41pm PST

Tai Lake - Jiangsu Province : Tai Lake stretches from Wuxi to Suzhou and borders two provinces, Jiangsu and Zhejiang. It is one of the five major lakes of China and is the biggest fresh water lake. Many boats leave from the tourist resorts at Wuxi, worth a visit.

Tai Lake - Jiangsu Province

Tai Lake stretches from Wuxi to Suzhou and borders two provinces, Jian ...

Updated: Oct 24, 2007 9:55pm PST

Lijiang - Yunnan Province : Lijiang's Old Town area is one of the prettiest places in all of China. Fresh mountain streams run down the sides of the roads and the old world charm, just draws you like a magnet. The whole area is procted under UNESCO World Heritage. If you have the time to visit this part of China, Lijiang is a must see destination. It is also the home of many Chinese ethnic minority groups and the colourful traditional ethnic costumes only add to the picture card images.

Lijiang - Yunnan Province

Lijiang's Old Town area is one of the prettiest places in all of China ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2007 2:37am PST

Guilin - Guangxi : Guilin, on the Li Jiang in Guangxi is one of the most pretty places in China and a must visit spot for Chinese and foreigners alike.

Guilin - Guangxi

Guilin, on the Li Jiang in Guangxi is one of the most pretty places in ...

Updated: Nov 26, 2006 12:20am PST

Guangzhou - Guangdong Province : Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong Province. Although it is a big, sprawling city, there is still much beauty to see if you have the time to look around.

Guangzhou - Guangdong Province

Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong Province. Although it is a big, ...

Updated: Feb 22, 2007 2:25pm PST

Hong Kong - Hong Kong SAR : Hong Kong SAR is now firmly under Chinese control. Although more expensive then before, it still has much to offer the traveller.

Hong Kong - Hong Kong SAR

Hong Kong SAR is now firmly under Chinese control. Although more expen ...

Updated: Feb 22, 2007 2:42pm PST

Sanya and surrounds - Hainan Island : Hainan is described as China's Hawaii, but it lacks the infrastructure. However it is still a tropical paradise with much to offer.

Sanya and surrounds - Hainan Island

Hainan is described as China's Hawaii, but it lacks the infrastructure ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2007 2:40am PST

Xiamen - Fujian Province : Xiamen was once voted the cleanest city in China, and it is easy to see why. With the beautiful Gu Lang Yu alongside, Xiamen should be a must see destination if you are ever in southern China

Xiamen - Fujian Province

Xiamen was once voted the cleanest city in China, and it is easy to se ...

Updated: Feb 22, 2007 1:40pm PST

Wuyi Mountains - Fujian Province : Wuyi Shan (Wuyi Mountains) is one of the famous mountain scenic spots in China. Located at the top of Fujian Province, Wuyi is a great place to escape from the bussle of urban life to just enjoy the fresh air, take a relaxed raft trip down the river, or climb the mountain for the magnificent views.

Wuyi Mountains - Fujian Province

Wuyi Shan (Wuyi Mountains) is one of the famous mountain scenic spots ...

Updated: Sep 25, 2007 2:43pm PST

Hangzhou - Zhejiang Province : Hangzhou is famous for Dragonwell Tea (Longjing) and the very beautiful West Lake.

Hangzhou - Zhejiang Province

Hangzhou is famous for Dragonwell Tea (Longjing) and the very beautifu ...

Updated: Nov 26, 2006 2:48pm PST

Putuo Shan - Zhejiang Province : Putuo Shan or Mount Putuo is one of the major Buddhist destinations in China.

Putuo Shan - Zhejiang Province

Putuo Shan or Mount Putuo is one of the major Buddhist destinations in ...

Updated: Nov 26, 2006 5:29pm PST

Shanghai : Shanghai is the biggest and one of the most famous cities in China. I present to you the new and the old Shanghai for lifestyle contrasts.

Shanghai

Shanghai is the biggest and one of the most famous cities in China. I ...

Updated: Feb 22, 2007 1:12pm PST

Shenyang - Liaoning Province : Despite significant air pollution, Shenyang still has beauty on show.

Shenyang - Liaoning Province

Despite significant air pollution, Shenyang still has beauty on show.

Updated: Feb 22, 2007 6:11pm PST

Chongwu - Fujian Province : Chongwu is an old walled seaside city/fort that sits just to the north of Quanzhou. Chongwu and Hui'an are renouned for their stone statues. The area around the old town wall of Chongwu has many, both old and modern.

Chongwu - Fujian Province

Chongwu is an old walled seaside city/fort that sits just to the north ...

Updated: Nov 23, 2006 7:20pm PST

Anxi - Fujian Province : Anxi is the tea capital of China for the famed Oolong tea. Oolong tea is part fermented and has a uniquely quaint tea ceremony that makes drinking this tea even more enjoyable.

Anxi - Fujian Province

Anxi is the tea capital of China for the famed Oolong tea. Oolong t ...

Updated: Nov 22, 2006 1:39pm PST

Changting - Fujian Province : Changting has been home to the Hakka people for over 1,000 years. It was also the site of Revolutionary Headquarters prior to the Long March.

Changting - Fujian Province

Changting has been home to the Hakka people for over 1,000 years. It w ...

Updated: Nov 26, 2006 12:26am PST

Dehua - Fujian Province : Dehua is the home of Chinese white porcelain (bone China)

Dehua - Fujian Province

Dehua is the home of Chinese white porcelain (bone China)

Updated: Nov 23, 2006 7:37pm PST

Ningbo - Zhejiang Province : Ningbo is a very clean and pretty city a couple of hours south of Hangzhou. Well worth a visit if you are in this part of China.

Ningbo - Zhejiang Province

Ningbo is a very clean and pretty city a couple of hours south of Hang ...

Updated: Nov 26, 2006 12:22am PST

Qiantong - Zhejiang Province : Qiantong is an 800 year old village located around 1.5 hours to the south east of Ningbo.

Qiantong - Zhejiang Province

Qiantong is an 800 year old village located around 1.5 hours to the so ...

Updated: Mar 15, 2007 5:55pm PST