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Nanjing and Yangzhou, Spring 2026

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blurred photograph of people moving through nanjing station
Nanjing station
a man plays a saxophone outside nanjing zoo
for the joy of playing
a view of residential nanjing taken from a subway platform
residential Nanjing
a black and white photo of Xuanwu Men, the gate to the Xuanwu lake
Xuanwumen Gate
a chef looks towards the camera, steam rising from the stove in front of her
at the pass
looking down on a table full of food
family feast
night sky lit up by large light sculptures featuring flowers and a horse
lantern festival
a relatively quiet market street at night
night market
crowds gather to enjoy the festive atmosphere int he central square
night out
a lady and child settle in for a rickshaw ride
Where to?
a night market stall serving large soup dumplings
fresh dumplings
a moped rider pulls up to rest, birdcage on the back of his bike
feet up
looking out at the bamboo that lines the lower parts of purple mountain
bamboo forrest
a couple rest by the side of the road leading up the mountain
rest
an overcast day looking over Nanjing
overcast
families leaving the Xuanwu lake after a day out together
Xuanwumen Gate
a look up at the Xuanwu Men gate at night
Xuanwumen Gate by night
a courtyard in Yangzhou, small bonsai trees and plants break up the concrete lined space
Garden in Yangzhou
a busy market street in Yanzhou
a small local restaurant, food being prepared out front rather than out back
family restaurant
loooking up at residential buildings
Residential Yangzhou
away from the crowds, three people dress in traditional costume for social media
in costume
looking along the slender lake in Yangzhou
Yanzhou by boat
lanterns hanging from a tree at night
lanterns at night
a temple lit up at night, the red paint and red lanterns dominate the image
temple by night
a quiet temple at night, missing the crowds present during the day
place of worship
families enjoy a local breakfast spot
a small coffee shop, only recently opened
coffee shop