Lijiang Old Town with a background of mountains
Traditional style rooftops with mountains in the background in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
A toddler playing in the streets of Old Town Lijiang
A toddler plays in the cobbled streets of old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Lijiang Old Town street scene
Two men silhoetted against the cobbled streets of Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
After school game in Old Town Lijiang
Boys play after school in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
A Chinese restaurant in Old Town Lijiang
A Chinese restaurant beside the brook in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Goldfish in Old Town Lijiang
Goldfish swim in the stream that flows through Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Shoppers in the streets of Old Town Lijiang
Shoppers looking for good deals in the shops of Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Two Naxi Chinese women in Old Town Lijiang
Two Naxi women in traditional dress in old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Cobbled streets of Old Town Lijiang, China
Detail shot of the cobbled streets in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Man on a motorcycle in Old Town Lijiang
A man on a motorcycle driving down the cobbled streets of Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Street Cafe scene in Old Town Lijiang
Young Chinese socializing in a cafe in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Two Naxi women in Old Town Lijiang
Two Naxi women in traditional dress in old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Young Chinese woman on the phone in Old Town Lijiang
A young Chinese woman talking on a cell phone in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Mao Zedong Statue in Lijiang, China
Statue of Chairman Mao Zedong outside Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Lijiang highway in Yunnan, China
The highway leaving Old Town Lijiang with mountains in the background, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan Mountain peaks at sunset above Old Town Lijiang
Snowy mountains and blue skies near Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Traditional housing design and mountains in Old Town Lijiang
Traditional-style rooftops against a background of snowy mountains near Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan Mountain Biking in Northwest Yunnan, China
Preston avoids the old town crowds on a dirt track outside Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Playing in the streets of Old Town Lijiang
A boy plays on the street in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
An ancient Chinese car in Old Town Lijiang
An old Chinese car in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Sunset and shopping in Old Town Lijiang
Old Town Lijiang shops at dusk, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
A shaggy sheepdog in Old Town Lijiang
A shaggy sheepdog dressed in a jacket in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Lijiang Old Town Shopkeeper, China
A Chinese shop keeper in the sun outside her shop in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Traditional Naxi hot pot in Old Town Lijiang
Preston tries the Naxi hotpot in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Night streets lit by glowing lanterns in Old Town Lijiang
Glowing red lanterns light the small brook running through Old Town Lijiang at night, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Night streets lit by glowing lanterns in Old Town Lijiang
Walking the cobbled streets of Old Town Lijiang lit by glowing red lanterns, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Prague Caf
The Prague Caf
Tea by the light of glowing lanterns in Old Town Lijiang
A small girl having tea outside a shop in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
George W. Bush's Naxi Chinese look-alike
A painting of an old Naxi Chinese woman who looks suspiciously like George W. Bush in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
A traditional Chinese restaurant lit by glowing lanterns in Old
A great Chinese restaurant shopfront lit by glowing yellow and red lanterns in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Warming by the fire in Old Town Lijiang
A Chinese toddler warms by the fire on the streets of Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Checking e-mail at Mama Naxi's Guesthouse in Old Town Lijiang
Preston gets some help with an e-mail from a feline editor at Mama Naxi's Guesthouse in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
A vegetable vendor on the streets of Old Town Lijiang, China
A woman sells vegetables on the cobbled streets of Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Sunset in the streets of Old Town Lijiang
A golden sunset and the last light of the day on the cobbled streets of Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
An old man in Old Town Lijiang
An elderly man in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Shops lining cobbled streets of Old Town Lijiang
Shops and restaurants near Mama Naxi's guest house in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
A boy on his bike in Old Town Lijiang
A young Chinese boy peddles his bike on the cobbled streets of old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Rooftop view of Old Town Lijiang
Tangled wires and curved rooftops crowd together in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Red door of an Old Town Lijiang shop
A shopkeeper outside her store in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Traditional rooftop and blue sky in Old Town Lijiang
A traditional roof under a blue sky in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
An old man on the streets of Old Town Lijiang
An old man watching the day go by on the streets of Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Smoking a cigarette in the streets of Old Town Lijiang
Sunset silhoettes a man smoking a cigarette on the streets of Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Chinese shoppers in Old Town Lijiang
A Chinese man looks for a bargain at one of the many shops in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
A bicycle vendor in Old Town Lijiang, China
A vendor peddles a bicycle cart on the cobbled streets of Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
A boy on his bike in Old Town Lijiang
A young Chinese boy peddles his bike on the cobbled streets of old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
An afghan hound in the streets of Old Town Lijiang
Requiring "minimum of 30 minutes of free galloping per day", this afghan hound gets in some galloping time on the streets of Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
A toddler playing in the streets of Old Town Lijiang
A toddler plays in the cobbled streets of old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
A toddler playing in the streets of Old Town Lijiang
A toddler plays in the cobbled streets of old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Looking for a bargain in Old Town Lijiang
Shoppers looking for bargains in the many stores of Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
A toddler playing in the streets of Old Town Lijiang
A toddler plays in the cobbled streets of old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
The overnight sleeper train from Kunming to Guangzhou
Looking out the window of the overnight sleeper train from Kunming to Guangzhou; Yunnan province, China.
Guilin view from the overnight sleeper train from Kunming to Gua
Misty karst mountains near Guilin, China as seen through the window of the overnight sleeper train from Kunming to Guangzhou.
View of overnight sleeper train cabin from Kunming to Guangzhou
Overnight sleeper train cabin from Kunming to Guangzhou.
Shenzhen's busy streets
Busy city street of Shenzhen, China
A boy on his bike in Old Town Lijiang
A young Chinese boy peddles his bike on the cobbled streets of old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Shenzhen International Airport at night
Shenzhen International Airport, Shenzhen, China
A Naxi Chinese woman in Old Town Lijiang
An elderly Naxi woman crossing a cobbled street in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Lijiang Old Town rooftops
A skyline of traditional roofs and lanterns under a perfect blue sky in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Street scene in Old Town Lijiang
Daily life in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Mountain Biking in Shangri La at sunset
Preston looks for the fast track to enlightenment on a bike trip to Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan sunset in Shangri La in Yunnan China
A purple sunset at the Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Yunnan sunset in Shangri La
Traditional houses at sunset at the Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Alpenglow at sunset in Shangri La
Preston takes a sunset hike at Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Sunset over the Tibetan monastery in Shangri La
Tibetan monks walk along a stone walkway at the Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Yak butter tea in Shangri La
A Tibetan man makes traditional yak butter tea at the Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Shangri La Monastery at sunset
A Tibetan man reads by the light of the window at Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Shangri La Tibetan Buddhist monastery courtyard
A courtyard located within the Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Shangri La Tibetan Buddhist monastery
A small dog on the roof of a small house at the Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Shangri La Tibetan Buddhist monastery in China
A Chinese man pushes a cart in front of the Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Tibetan prayer flags in Shangri La at sunset
Tibetan prayer flags at sunset at the Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Tibetan monk in Shangri La
A Tibetan monk silhoetted against a bright yellow wall walks up the stairs of the Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
"Is there anything you didn't bring?"
Preston enjoys the benefits of packing light after meeting an overstuffed traveler in Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Exploring a Tibetan Monastery in Shagri La
Preston takes the stairs to Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Mountain Biking in Shangri La; Yunnan China
Preston looks for the fast track to enlightenment on a bike trip to Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Shangri La Tibetan Buddhist monastery Entrance
Preston explores Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Mountain Biking in Shangri La; Yunnan China
Preston looks for the fast track to enlightenment on a bike trip to Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Shangri La Tibetan Buddhist monastery Paintings Detail
Detail of Tibetan painting and artwork on the walls of Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Exploring a Tibetan Monastery in Shagri La
Preston explores the interior of Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Tibetan Monks in Shangri La at sunset
Tibetan monks walk along a stone walkway at the Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Traditional Tibetan house in China
Tibetan family on a tractor in front of a traditional house near Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Tibetan house in China
Detail of the roof of a traditional Tibetan house near Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Shangri La Tibetan Buddhist monastery Paintings Detail
Detail of Tibetan painting and artwork on the walls of Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Trekking China's Tiger Leaping Gorge, NW Yunnan
Preston takes in the view while trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Trekking China's Tiger Leaping Gorge, NW Yunnan
Preston is feeling good about packing light for the trek through Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan mountain peaks in China's Yunnan Province
Snowy Himalayan peaks tower above the Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan Mountains and Yunnan Guest House
Snowy Himalayan peaks tower above a traditional Chinese house in Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan Mountains and Traditional Chinese house
Snowy Himalayan peaks tower above a traditional Chinese house in Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan alpenglow while trekking in China
Reddish alpenglow lights the Himalayan mountain peaks of Tiger Leaping Gorge at sunset on a trekking trip; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan Full moon while Trekking in China
A full moon over the Himalayan mountain peaks of Tiger Leaping Gorge on a trekking trip; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan alpenglow on China's Tiger Leaping Gorge Trek
Reddish alpenglow lights the Himalayan mountain peaks of Tiger Leaping Gorge at sunset on a trekking trip; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan mountain peaks on the Tiger Leaping Gorge trek
Snowy Himalayan peaks tower above the Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan mountain moonlight
Himalayan mountain peaks of Tiger Leaping Gorge under a full moon on a trekking trip; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan mountain peaks on the Tiger Leaping Gorge trek
Snowy Himalayan peaks tower above the Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan Mountains and Traditional Chinese house
Snowy Himalayan peaks tower above a traditional Chinese house in Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan mountain peaks on the Tiger Leaping Gorge trek
Snowy Himalayan peaks tower above the Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Trekking China's Tiger Leaping Gorge, NW Yunnan
Preston stops to take in the view while trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
A full moon over the Tiger Leaping Gorge at night
Himalayan mountain peaks of Tiger Leaping Gorge under a full moon on a trekking trip; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan mountain peaks on the Tiger Leaping Gorge trek
Snowy Himalayan peaks tower above the Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan alpenglow on China's Tiger Leaping Gorge Trek
Reddish alpenglow lights the Himalayan mountain peaks of Tiger Leaping Gorge at sunset on a trekking trip; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Trekking China's Tiger Leaping Gorge, NW Yunnan
Preston takes in the view while trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Trekking China's Tiger Leaping Gorge, NW Yunnan
Preston takes in the view while trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Trekking China's Tiger Leaping Gorge, NW Yunnan
Preston takes in the view while trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan mountain peaks on the Tiger Leaping Gorge trek
Snowy Himalayan peaks tower jaggedly above the Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan mountain peaks on the Tiger Leaping Gorge trek
Snowy Himalayan peaks tower above the Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan mountain peaks on the Tiger Leaping Gorge trek
Snowy Himalayan peaks tower above the Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Man with a horse on China's Tiger Leaping Gorge trek
A local Chinese man navigates the steep "Twenty-four Bends" stretch of the Tiger Leaping Gorge trail; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Trekking China's Tiger Leaping Gorge, NW Yunnan
Preston climbs the steep "Twenty-four Bends" stretch while trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan mountain peaks on the Tiger Leaping Gorge trek
Snowy Himalayan peaks tower above the Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Trekking China's Tiger Leaping Gorge, NW Yunnan
Preston climbs the steep "Twenty-four Bends" stretch while trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Climbing Tiger Leaping Gorge "Twenty-four Bends" , NW Yunnan
Preston climbs the steep "Twenty-four Bends" stretch while trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge with snowy Himalayan peaks in the background; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan alpenglow while trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge
Reddish alpenglow lights the Himalayan mountain peaks of Tiger Leaping Gorge at sunset on a trekking trip; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Alpenglow and Himalayan Mountains while Trekking in China
Reddish alpenglow lights the Himalayan mountain peaks of Tiger Leaping Gorge at sunset on a trekking trip; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Alpenglow and Himalayan Mountains while Trekking in China
Reddish alpenglow lights the Himalayan mountain peaks of Tiger Leaping Gorge at sunset on a trekking trip; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Trekking China's Tiger Leaping Gorge, NW Yunnan
Preston climbs the steep "Twenty-four Bends" stretch while trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge with snowy Himalayan peaks in the background; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge "Twenty-four Bends"
Preston climbs the steep "Twenty-four Bends" stretch while trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge with snowy Himalayan peaks in the background; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Man with a horse on China's Tiger Leaping Gorge trek
A local Chinese man navigates the steep "Twenty-four Bends" stretch of the Tiger Leaping Gorge trail; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
