East Asia Collection (page 15)

Primula (Primula sikkimensis), Himalayan cowslip (Primula secundiflora) and Crucifer (Brassicaceae) at edge of stream. Kanding, Sichuan Province, China

Regal lily (Lilium regale) with Crab spider (Thomisidae sp) waiting to predate insects. Near Maoxian, Min Valley, Sichuan Province, China

Pygmy slow loris (Nycticebus pygmaeus) in tree at night. Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China

Lily (Lilium lophophorum) flowers. Tepals fused at tips to protects floral parts from precipitation, slits allow access to pollinators. Mugecuo Scenic Area, Kangding, Sichuan Province, China. June

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) seeds embedded in pits in fleshy receptacle. Seeds and rice are made into porridge. Puzhehei National Wetland Park, Yunnan Province, China

Orange oakleaf / Dead leaf butterfly (Kallima inachus) resting on fern frond. Shunan Zhuhai National Park, Sichuan Province, China

Alexanders rhubarb (Rheum alexandrae) and Dwarf purple rhododendron (Rhododendron impeditum) in wet valley. Large bracts on rhubarb protect tiny flowers from UV rays

Paraquilegia (Paraquilegia microphylla) growing in rock fissures with crustose lichen. On cliff, Baimashan, Sichuan Province, China

Sesame (Sesamum indicum), dried seed pods ready for seed harvesting. Sichuan Province, China

Chinese meadow-rue (Thalictrum delavayi) flowers. Male phase below with stigmas hanging below immature stigmas, female phase above after stamens have fallen

Chinese white cheeked gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys) female hanging, carrying baby aged two weeks. Parents released into wild from captive breeding programme

Amur / Siberian tigers (Panthera tigris altaica) pair nuzzling each other in snow
Amur/ Siberian tigers (Panthera tigris altaica) pair nuzzling each other in snow. Captive in tiger park, Heilongjiang Province, China. February

Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) dusted with snow eating Bamboo. In natural enclosure, Panda Breeding Centre, Wolong, Sichuan Province, China. February 2008

Climbing rose (Rosa filipes) flowering in misty forest. Wolong, Sichuan Province, China

Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) group from above, heads above water of Yangtze. Critically endangered species, individuals released from captive breeding programme, Anhui Province, China. 2009

Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis), view upwards into canopy, Shunan Zhuhai National Park, Sichuan Province, China

Northern white cheeked gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys) female standing in tree with baby aged two weeks. Parents captive bred and released

Bamboo (Poaceae spp) with forest in background. Shunan Zhuhai National Park, Sichuan Province, China. 2009

Man using pole to propel bamboo raft on Lijang / Li River, Karst peaks beyond. At dawn, Lijiang River Scenic Zone, Yangshuo county, Guangxi, China

Alexanders rhubarb (Rheum alexandrae) and Dwarf purple rhododendron (Rhododendron impeditum) in wet valley with low cloud. Large bracts on rhubarb protect tiny flowers from UV light

Japanese squirrel (Sciurus lis) portrait with autumn leaves, Mount Yatsugatake, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, November. Endemic species

Short tailed albatross (Phoebastria albatrus) subadult with fish-hook and monofilament line embedded in throat. Tsubamezaki, Torishima Island, Japan. December

Large-eared pika (Ochotona macrotis) Serxu County, Garze Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China

White-lipped deer (Cervus albirostris) stags in mountain landscape, Serxu County, Garze Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China

Temmincks tragopan (Tragopan temminckii) Tangjiahe Nature Reserve, Sichuan province, China

White-lipped deer (Cervus albirostris) male, Serxu, Garze Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China

Injured Muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi) swimming in a small creek after unsuccessfully attempting to jump across it. This muntjac was unable to get out of the creek himself

Pere Davids deer / Milu (Elaphurus davidianus) during the rutting season, stag, Hubei Tian ezhou Milu National Nature Reserve, Shishou, Hubei, China

Group of Swan geese (Anser cygnoides) on grassland, Inner Mongolia, China

Ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba) Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Sichuan, China

Tibetan macaque (Macaca thibetana) carrying her baby, Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Qingchuan County, Sichuan province, China

Mountain landscape reflected in lake, Basongcuo National Park, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Tibet, November 2011

Moth (Loepa oberthuri) male, Sichuan, China

Autumn colours and snow covered mountains Baima Snow Mountain Nature reserve, Yunnan, China, October 2017

Clouds over steppe grassland, Altanbulag, Mongolia

Horses grazing in steppe grassland, Altanbulag, Mongolia

Mount Fuji panoramic, Fuji Five Lakes, Japan
Mount Fuji in springtime with cherry tree in full bloom, Fuji Five Lakes, Japan

Bamboo grove, Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
Arashiyama bamboo grove, Kyoto, Japan

Fairy pitta (Pitta nympha) with a maggot in its beak, Guangshui, Hubei province, China. July

Hardy Chinese orchid (Pleione limprichtii) Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province, China

Chinese or Long-tailed goral (Naemorhedus griseus) standing on a stone by a river Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province, China

Yunnan bamboo pitviper (Trimeresurus stejnegerii yunnanensis) hanging from branch. Wuliangshan Nature Reserve, Jingdong, Yunnan Province, China

Central Yunnan black crested gibbon (Nomascus concolor jingdongensis), alpha male lounging in tree. Wuliangshan Nature Reserve, Jingdong, Yunnan Province, China

Praying mantis (Tenodera sp) on plant at night. Wuliangshan Nature Reserve, Jingdong, Yunnan Province, China

Temmincks tragopan (Tragopan temminckii) male bird walking throught the forest of Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Qingchuan County, Sichuan province, China

Golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) male walking through the forest, Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Qingchuan County, Sichuan province, China. Endemic species for China

Tibetan macaque (Macaca thibetana) female with baby, Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Qingchuan County, Sichuan province, China

Blue bat star (Patiria pectinifera). Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea. Penglai / Dengzhou / Tengchow, Yantai, Shandong Province, China

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East Asia is a captivating region that seamlessly blends ancient traditions with modern marvels. From the serene Tanzhe Temple in Beijing, China, where a golden statue of a reclining laughing Buddha covered in small Buddhas brings joy to all who visit, to the breathtaking view of Hong Kong Island's skyline, this part of the world never fails to leave visitors in awe. In Beijing's Olympic Park stands the iconic Water Cube National Aquatics Center swimming arena, its unique design symbolizing both strength and elegance. Nearby, vibrant koi carp fish gracefully swim in pools, adding color and tranquility to their surroundings. For an unrivaled panoramic view over Hong Kong, one must ascend Victoria Peak. From here, as night falls and the illuminated skyline of Central sparkles below The Peak, it becomes clear why this city is often referred to as the "Pearl of the Orient. " Venturing further into East Asia reveals nature at its most majestic. The north side of Mount Everest (Chomolungma), seen from Rongbuk monastery nestled amidst the Himalayas' grandeur, evokes feelings of reverence for Earth's highest peak. Springtime unveils another enchanting spectacle: cherry blossoms painting landscapes across Japan with delicate shades of pink. Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine in Kyoto prefecture exemplifies this beauty as thousands flock there each year to witness nature's ephemeral masterpiece. Yet East Asia isn't just about natural wonders; it also holds historical significance. Tiananmen Square proudly displays Chairman Mao's portrait at its Gate of Heavenly Peace—an enduring symbol representing China's rich cultural heritage and political legacy. Even underwater realms offer glimpses into East Asia's fascinating biodiversity. A photograph capturing male Leach's sea star releasing streams of sperm during broadcast spawning showcases Kagoshima Prefecture's marine life diversity—a testament to our planet’s incredible ecosystems.