China Is Its Own World And These 15 Pics Prove It

China is a country of striking contrasts where ancient traditions meet new technology and serene rural landscapes coexist with nearby bustling megacities.

So we put together a collection of photos to explore the many faces of China, including its exotic culture, breathtaking scenery, and the spirit of its people.

15 PHOTOS

#1 Words Of Wisdom From The Local Police (China)

#2 Beijing Subway Allows Riders To Pay With Plastic Bottles, A Good Way To Re-Cycle Them

#3 Crescent Moon Bridge In Guangzhou, China

#4 This Chinese Dragon Is Made Out Of Fine China

#5 This Coffee Is Served With A Cloud Of "Cotton Candy", The Coffee Vapor Rises To Dissolve The "Cotton Candy" And The Cloud Begins To Rain With Sugar Over The Coffee. Coffee "Mellow" In Shanghai, China

#6 Fluorite Found In The Jiangxi Province Of China

#7 In Shanghai, China Has Autonomous KFC Cars That Roam Around And Allow You To Buy Food Without Human Interaction

#8 Exercise Bikes At A McDonald's In China. The Bikes Generate Electricity As Part Of The Chain's "Upcycle For Good" Initiative And Can Be Used To Charge Your Phone

#9 I Felt Quite Lost In China, But Fortunately, I Found This Sign

#10 The Traffic Lights In China Are Shaped Like Pandas

#11 My Once-In-A-Lifetime Photo Of A Foggy Road On Mount Lushan, China

#12 I Took A Picture Of A Girl Playing The Guzheng In Chengdu, Sichuan, China

#13 There Is A Mall In China That Offers "Husband Storage" Where Wives Can Leave Their Husband While They Shop

#14 I Got To Chill With This Little Guy For 5 Bucks While I Was An Exchange Student In China

#15 I Took A Picture Of A Manhole In China