Ancienne et moderne, familière et étrange, incroyablement urbaine et principalement rurale, traditionnelle et innovante, futuriste et démodée. Malgré les grandes distances qui les séparent, la Chine regorge de trésors historiques et artistiques incontournables. Du Muraille de Chine et de la Cité Interdite dans le Nord à la culture remarquable et aux paysages naturels fabuleux du sud, la Chine offre une richesse de diversité.
Several wooden boats are moored at the shore of a tranquil lake with mountains and cloudy skies in the background.
An elderly woman in a blue robe sits on a wooden stool on a quiet street, resting on her cane and looking into the distance.
The great wall of china winds through a mountainous landscape under a partly cloudy sky.
Three elderly women dressed in traditional attire are standing near a shop entrance, with one appearing to be in mid-conversation or gesture.
A low-angle shot of a narrow alleyway with high red walls under a blue sky.
A man carries goods balanced on a bamboo pole over his shoulder while walking down a quiet urban street lined with buildings and signs.
A row of modern, high-rise residential buildings towering over a body of water, under an overcast sky.
An old bicycle with a front basket leans against a textured wall on a paved surface.
Illuminated red lanterns and a traditional pagoda-style building at night, showcasing chinese architectural detail and cultural decorations.
A view of the great wall of china meandering over lush green hills under a dramatic cloudy sky.
A pile of red chili peppers in focus, with other spices blurred in the background at a market.
The great wall of china winds across a mountainous landscape under a dramatic sky with sunbeams piercing through the clouds.
Two men sitting under a collection of birdcages hanging outdoors in China.
An ancient chinese-style pavilion with ornate roofing peeks over a tall red wall surrounded by lush green trees.
A street view showcasing a series of red lanterns hanging above, with vertical chinese signage on the side of a building, likely advertising businesses or restaurants.
Traditional chinese architecture with multi-tiered pagodas amidst a backdrop of lush, forested hills under a hazy sky.
A person is sitting on the sidewalk beside a road, reading a book, with vehicles moving in the background.
Traditional chinese architecture with ornamental roofing and red lanterns.
A red chinese lantern hangs prominently, adorned with golden details, contrasting with the delicate pink blossoms of an artificial branch in the foreground.
Dense cluster of traditional houses with gray tiled roofs in an old town.
The meridian gate, the southern and largest gate of the forbidden city, with tourists congregating in the expansive courtyard under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
A bustling city street decorated with red lanterns and banners, crowded with pedestrians.
A portrait of mao zedong displayed on the exterior wall of a historic building with traditional chinese architectural features and the national emblem of china above.
A narrow alleyway in an urban area with tall buildings closely positioned on either side, electrical cables crisscrossing overhead, and various items like air conditioners and laundry hanging from the windows.
A person is selecting poultry from a display of hanging raw chickens in a market.
A chef in white uniform sitting next to a traditional noodle-making machine inside a kitchen.
An elderly woman with a weathered face is wearing a black hat and a purple embroidered jacket over a blue top, giving a subtle smile.
Circular stone gate framing a traditional chinese courtyard with red lanterns, a small cascading waterfall, and lush greenery.
An elderly woman with a joyful expression standing at the entrance of a wooden doorway.
An ornate metal archway with intricate designs and chinese characters, set against a dusky sky.
Traditional red chinese window with intricate wooden patterns, flanked by two panels with chinese calligraphy, set in a wall with dark wooden beams and a red undercoat.
A large bronze cauldron in the foreground with tourists exploring the spacious grounds of the forbidden city under an overcast sky.
A traditional chinese-style pagoda under an overcast sky.
A traditional chinese gate as seen through an archway, under a cloudy sky.
An individual sitting and reading within a dimly lit shop surrounded by cultural memorabilia and artwork.
An elderly man sits on a chair in a narrow, dimly-lit alleyway engrossed in reading a newspaper.
A photo gallery displaying a scenic view of a section of the Great Wall of China stretching across lush green hills under a dramatic sky with clouds.
A person stands in front of a traditional asian temple structure, taking a photo of the ornate facade which features intricate woodwork and chinese characters.
A young girl walks along a narrow alleyway flanked by brick walls and bicycles, with a parked bicycle featuring a front basket in the foreground.
A large, traditional chinese building with an ornate roof and two protruding corner spires under a clear blue sky, with electric lines visible in the foreground.
An elderly man with a cheerful expression, waving while leaning on a cane, standing next to a dark-toned door.
A view of a lush green field with karst limestone hills rising in the background under an overcast sky.
A city skyline featuring modern buildings, with a prominent tower standing tall beside a river under a cloudy sky, and construction cranes visible against the backdrop of ongoing development.
A smiling child peeking out from behind a wall.
A person with gray hair and glasses is seen from behind, focusing on a game of mahjong in progress, with tiles arranged on a table.
Several individuals are seated on a bench against a large red wall, each engaged in various activities such as talking, listening, sitting quietly, or looking at their phone.
An elderly man smiles at the camera while smoking a cigar, wearing a cap, with a blurred street scene in the background.
A young girl with a smiling face is sitting in a blue plastic container, looking up towards the camera.
A solitary musician plays the guitar in a dimly lit pedestrian tunnel, with open guitar case presumably for tips, and benches lining the walls.
A person stands in a traditional, small asian kitchen with weathered wooden doors partly open, revealing cooking utensils, a steaming pot, and an arrangement of structural elements in a seemingly aged setting.