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Nature In and Around The City of Shanghai

Elena Angst
March 15, 2019

Hey all! So, I've been traveling around a bit, as you may know if you follow my blog, and have come across some beautiful scenery here in China. Most of my other posts are more informational, but I want this one to purely be for showing everyone what a gorgeous country China. Most of these pictures were taken either in Shanghai (or the surrounding area), or Chengdu (and the surrounding area). In full disclosure, I spent my week-long Chinese New Year holiday in Chengdu, leaving me with a lot of time to explore the area, so I have to say the majority of these pictures were taken in and around the Chengdu area. I will label at the top of each picture the name of the photograph and where it was taken, but whereas I usually put a little blurb at the bottom of the picture to say a little more I will not be doing. I really just want you all to enjoy the scenery, without my voice poking into your head :). So please enjoy, and I hope you are as amazed at this country's beauty as I am.

 

Just a Little Waterfall - Mount Emei (a quick trainride away from Chengdu)

A Little Water Never Hurts

 

Tree-Covered Roads - Leshan (a neighboring city to Chengdu)

 

Smell the Flowers - Chengdu

Pretty Yellow Tulips

 

Mountain Views - Mount Qingcheng (outside of Chengdu)

 

Mountainous Stairway - Mount Qingcheng 

 

Stone Guardian - Mount Emei

 

Temple Views - Mount Qingcheng

 

Mountain Temple Views - Mount Qingcheng 

 

Pavilion by the Pond - Chengdu 

 

Blossom Bridge - Shanghai

 

The Tallest Trees - Mount Qingcheng

 

ZigZag Staircase - Mount Qingcheng

 

Plants with Views - Mount Emei 

 

Mountain Lake Ferry Boat - Mount Qingcheng

 

Waterfall - Mount Emei 

River Peaks - Leshan

Watchers of the Mountain - Mount Qingcheng

Thank you for reading!

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Elena Angst

<p>My name is Elena Angst. I grew up in California and am a huge outdoor girl. I love to do anything that involves being outside. I grew up traveling, hiking, skiing, boating, surfing, and camping. And love to try to make these passions fit into my life in college as well as at home. Between all the activities I also always enjoy a good book, a snack and some time to just relax. I enjoy photography as well and am always up for hanging out with my friends.</p>

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