Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China (UNESCO)

This postcard shows Potala Palace, in Lhasa. Until the Tibetan Uprising in 1959, Potala Palace was the residence of the Dalai Lama. During the uprising the 14th Dalai Lama fled to India. Potala Palace has been turned into a museum and in 1994 it was inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Construction began in 1645 under the 5th Dalai Lama on a 3,700 meter high mountain in the centre of Lhasa Valley
Thank you Twinkle for this spectacular card !

Tsing Ma Bridge, Hong Kong, China

At the time of its completion, double-decked Tsing Ma Bridge in Hong Kong was the second suspension bridge in the world, now ranked in 11th place. It is named after the two islands at its ends, Tsing Yi and Ma Wan.
This beautiful sunset view of the impressive bridge was sent by Maggie R. Lee. Thank you very much !!!

Purple Cloud Monastery, Wudang Mountains, China (UNESCO)

This card shows the inner courtyard of the Taoist Purple Cloud Monastery in the Wudang Mountains, China, sent by Ruonan for a Postcrossing Round Robin. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains.

9th Rose Wedding Ceremony, Shanghai, China

This interesting postcard arrived here for a Postcrossing Round Robin and was sent by Jia. I had never heard of such a ceremony, so I took a look. Obviously it takes place each year on the 5th of October and attracts quite a lot of young couples to tie the knot during that ceremony. This card depicts some of the happy couples during the 9th Rose Wedding Ceremony in 2006.

Laoshan Velodrom, Beijing, China

Wonderful choice for an official Postcrossing card. HuLiang sent this great picture of the Laoshan Velodrome in Beijing which was built for the 2008 Summer Olympics, together with a matching Olympic stamp :)
The velodrome has room for 6000 spectators and hosted track cycling disciplines during the Olympics.

Taoist Temple of Qingxu, China

Beautiful view of the Taoist Temple in Qingxu, in the province of Shanxi. The card was sent by Zhong Wenhua for the WiP Temple Swap.

The Great Wall in China (UNESCO)

Beautiful view of the Great Wall in China, the only manmade monument visible even from space. This great card was sent by Hao Xin for the WiP May General Swap.

Huangluong, China (UNESCO)

In 1992 Huangluong was inscribed into the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Huangluong is located in the Sichuan Province and home to many endangered species such like the Giant Panda.
The card was sent by Yujne Nag for a Postcrossing Round Robin.

Changchun Cultural Square, China

This card was sent by Zhong Wenhua and shows the Cultural Square in Changchun. Changchun is the captial and largest city of the Chinese province Jilin.
It was sent for the WiP Letter C Swap.

Senado Square, Macau, China (UNESCO)

This is an official Postcrossing card sent Nicola (MO-72702). A great addition to my UNESCO Collection, showing the beautifully lit Senado Square in the historic center of Macau. Macau used to be a Portuguese colony so it looks more European than Chinese. The square is paved in the traditional Portuguese way. In 2005 it was inscribed into the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Potala Palace, Tibet, China (UNESCO)

Until 1959, when the 14th Dalai Lama fled Tibet for India in the Tibetan Uprising, Potala Palace was the Dalai Lama's chief residence. In 1994 it was inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage list with extensions in 2000 and 2001.
This great card was sent by Lin (ToffeeCat) for the Postcrossing Favourites Tag.

Fujian Tulou Earth Buildings, China (UNESCO)

Beautiful postcard sent by Zan for the WiP November General Swap. It shows the Xiayang Cuxi group of Earth Buildings in Yongding, Fujian. These rural dwellings were mostly built between the 12th and 20th century and were inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2008.

Summer Palace, Bejing, China (UNESCO)

An awesome Bird's Eye View of the Summer Palace in Bejing, China, inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1998.
It was sent by Chrissy for the Postcrossing Favourites Tag.

Villa Huanxiu, China (UNESCO)

This beautiful postcard shows the Villa Huanxiu, official name: Mountain Villa with Embracing Beauty, a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with other classical Souzhou Gardens in China, inscribed in 1997 with extensions in 2000.
The card was sent by Liingkong for the Postcrossing You Choose UNESCO Tag.

Dazu Rock Carvings, Guanyin with a Rosary, China (UNESCO)

One of the gorgeous statues of the Dazu Rock Carvings in China, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. The card was sent by mcdh for the Postcrossing You Choose UNESCO Tag.

Wulingyuan, China (UNESCO)

I received this beautiful card from Christy (DearChristy) for the Postcrossing Favourites Tag. It shows the Wulingyuan area, located in the Hunan Province, China. It is famous for its quartzite sandstone pillars and was inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1992.

Pianyan Town, China

Beautiful postcard coming from China as an official Postcrossing card  CN-910350 showing Pianyan Town.

Hanging Temple, Shanxi, China

The Hanging Temple or Xuankong Temple is a temple built into a cliff in Shanxi Province in China. It is one of the main tourist attractions in this aera along with the Yuang Grottoes. The temple was built over 1500 years ago.
This card was sent by Shell for the Postcrossing Favourites Tag.

Great Wall of China (UNESCO)

Stunning view of the Great Wall of China where it meets the Pacific Ocean. The place is nicknamed Old Dragon's Head. The Great Wall was inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987.
This beautiful card with awesome stamps was sent by Lingmusic for a Postcrossing Round Robin.

Old Town of Lijiang, China (UNESCO)

A new UNESCO Site to add to my ever growing collection :)  The Old City of Lijiang in Yunnan province, China, The Old City is about 800 years old. Sadly it was almost completely destroyed in an earthquake in 1996 but has been restored to its old beauty soon after.  There are beautiful old buildings and narrow streets that seem like a labyrinth to every new visitor.
The card was sent by Annabelle for a Postcrossing Round Robin.