The class picture - 2 students from Zhejiang University are partners of one student from NCSU Prof. Fu, Chengxin from Zhejiang University on the right. Caps were designed for the course.
Calycanthus chinensis from Tianmu Shan
University dormitory for foreign students at Zhejiang University
University dorm for foreign students (inside) at Zhejiang University
University dorm for foreign students (at entrance) at Zhejiang university
Liriodendron chinense growing in Putuo Shan
Saxifraga stolonifera fromTianmu Shan (Tianmu Mountain)
Cynanchum chekiangense (Apocynaceae) from Tianmu Shan (Tianmu Mountain)
In Lingyin Shi (LingyinTemple) in Hangzhou
In a temple in Lingyin Shi (Temple) in Hangzhou
At Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou. A popular temple. Many people come to offer incense at the temple.
Students from NCSU with Dr. David Boufford (left) and Jenny Xiang (with a name tag) under an ancient tree (Aesculus chinensis) in the famous Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou
On the bus
The coastal street of Zhoushan at night. Location of the hotel where the class stayed on the way to Putou Shan island. Putou Shan is one of the top 4 sacred mountians for Buddhism in China.
Zhoushan port at night The Ferry to Putuo Shan island
Zhejiang University bus used by the class at Zhoushan port
At Entrance of Putuo Mountian
At Putuo Shan. Tourists can rent clothes similar to emperor and empress outfits to take pictures.
A NCSU student at Lingyin Shi (Lingyin Temple
Village Houses on Qiyun Shan (Qiyun Mountain - famous in Toaism) - shot from above in a Cable carrier
Cable car on Qiyun Shan
Buddhism believers coming to Putuo Shan to show worship to Buddha by Kowtouing (bow down with head, knees, and hands on the ground) at every 3 steps
Prof. Neil Schmid giving a lecture on religion in China for the Study Abroad class
Room in Fuyu Resort in Tianmu Shan where the class stayed
Bathroom of hotel in Fuyu Resort in Tianmu Shan where the class stayed
Gu Jie (Ancient Street) Resturaunt in Anhui Province - on the way to Huangshan
Stop for lunch on the way to Huangshan
Graduate Students from Prof. Fu's lab at Zhejiang University who helped with the class
At the Ancient Street in Huangshan District - on the way to Huangshan. From left: Dr. Yunpeng Zhao, Jenny Xiang, Dr. David Boufford, two grduate students, Prof. Fu
At the entrance of Ancient Village in Anhui Province - on the way to Huangshan
Entrance of the Xidi Ancient Street in Huangshan District, Anhui Province
A typical dinner at the International Youth Hotel in Tangkou, Huangshan (a town at the foot of Yellow Mountain)
Street where the Huangshan International Youth Hostel (in which the class stayed) is located. Commercial foot massage service is next door.
The rich vegetation in Qiyun Shan (Toaist mountain)
Polygonatum sp. (Liliaceae) - Jiaohua Mountain
Countryside resident in village close to Huanshan
Botanical excursion in Jiulong (nine dragons) water fall in Huangshan. Li Tong from Zhejiang University holding up a plant called Rabbit's Umbrella.
Nine Dragon Well in Huangshan
Walking up to Nine Dragon Waterfall in Hangshan
Vegetation in Nine dragon waterfall in Huangshan
Alangium kutzii (Alangiaceae) from Nine Dragon Waterfall area in Huangshan
Trip to Nine Dragon Waterfall
Tasting three different brand teas at the local tea shop in Tangkou at night - a town in the Huangshan
In cable car up to Huangshan mountain
Foot of Qiyun Shan (Qiyun Mountain)
Rich vegetation in Qiyun Shan
NCSU students on the field trip
Touching the "Long life" character for blessing to live long
well built road on mountains (Qiyun Shan) where classes visted
A Taoism god in Qiyun Shan
A lonely pavilion (in Qiyun Shan)
Village of Toaists on Qiyun Shan
Taoist temple in Qiyun Shan
Students tried offering incense at a Taoist Temple in Qiyun Shan
Prof. Chengxin Fu at a lunch break
A view of Huangshan
At the "Welcome Pine" , Huangshan
Class at the hotel platform near the Welcome Pine Scenic site in Huangshan
Back mountians of Huangshan in a distance view
On top of the Guangming Ding (Summit of Light Peak)
On a raft in the river sourrounding Qiyun Shan
Plant on Huangshan
Athena Jin, a student in the class was practicing driving the raft.
Magnolia sp. in Huangshan
Catching the cable cars in Jiuhua Shan (famous in Buddhism)
In the cable car over Jiuhua Shan
A view from the Cable Car on Jiuhua Shan
A buddhist temple on Jiuhua Shan
Students at a Buddhist temple in Jiuhua Shan
Well-built road on Jiuhua Shan (Bo Yuan and Qi Wang from ZHejiang University
On Guangming Ding (summit of Light Peak) of Huangshan
Steep steps in Jiuhua Shan
Class meeting at Phoenix Pine of Jiuhua Shan
Temple at the foot of Jiuhua Shan
Market in Hangzhou tradition street.
Market in Hangzhou Traditional-built street
The Happy Buddha in Hangzhou Traditionally-built street
At He Fang Jie (Hangzhou Traditional Street)
