DK - China Through Time

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A caravan of camels is being led across the bridge.


A woman is grinding grain, with a donkey turning the millstone.


A couple traveling to Beijing picnic beside the bridge.


A screen wall prevents evil spirits from entering the merchant’s house.


Can you spot a goat herder, snoozing beneath the trees?


There are 66 finely carved stone lions on the railings of the bridge, 33 on each side.


Rice paddies

Tea stall

Wealthy merchant’s
courtyard house

Screen wall

Millstone

Matteo Ricci

Soldier

Tea
stall

Cart driver

Porter

Yongtong
Bridge

Messenger from
Mongolia

Boat from
Siam

Cargo junk

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