Zhanjiang Special

Stone dogs of Leizhou Peninsula

Wherever you travel in China, at least in Han-dominated areas, you'll encounter a stone lion as the traditional mascot guarding the entrance. But in the Leizhou Peninsula of Guangdong province, you'll more likely run into - or be daunted by - a stone statue of man's best friend.

Idyllic island provides nice escape

As one rambles on the jetty that leads to the ferry on Techeng Island, one may notice empty wooden huts on both sides, whose facades are plastered with posters of beautiful young women of many races. They are a reminder of a beauty pageant held here in late 2010.

Village gives visitors a glimpse of bygone eras

An ancient village that has fallen by the wayside now waits to be reborn as a tourist destination.

Diverse cultures converge in Zhanjiang

Zhanjiang is a prefecture-level city in the southwestern part of Guangdong province.

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Stone dogs of Leizhou Peninsula

Wherever you travel in China, at least in Han-dominated areas, you'll encounter a stone lion as the traditional mascot guarding the entrance.

Idyllic island provides nice escape

Village gives visitors a glimpse of bygone eras

Diverse cultures converge in Zhanjiang

Place names abound as Su Shi's legacy

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