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Shanghai is a bustling city were traditional Chinese temples are a haven from modernity.
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In Xian, the Terra Cotta Warriors stand ready to protect their emperor in the afterlife.
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Near the northern Chinese city of Datong, literally hundreds of caves are decorated with statues of Buddha.
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The Hanging Monastery is perched in a cliff face high above a river. Access is limited to a single door way that was sealed during times of war or civil unrest. This historic site was once featured on a Chinese stamp.
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After lowering their nation's flag from a pole in Tienanmen Square, these Chinese soldiers are marching it back into the Forbidden City for the night. The flag lowering ceremony is a daily ritual at sunset.