Photo of the Day Archive for November 2004

by Albert Wen, Nov 15, 2006 | Destinations: China

Kui Xing Pagoda, Confucius temple.

Kui Xing Pagoda, Confucius temple.

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Kui Xing Pagoda, Confucius temple.

Detail of roof, Da Cheng gate, Confucius temple.

Detail of roof, Confucius temple, Shanghai.

The new IFC 2 (International Finance Center) dominates the Hong Kong skyline.

Photo of the Day Archive for November 2004

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