15 amazing shots of how China has transformed over the past century

China is one of the most amazing and unusual countries in the world. The richness of its culture and history is amazing. Moreover, this state is developing in all areas and directions simply at a fantastic speed! Such development, of course, brings with it impressive changes at all levels: from the Chinese lifestyle to architecture, transportation, etc. We bring to your attention pictures that depict how China was once and how modern travelers see it.

Lanzhou

Everything has changed except the mountains and the river.

Xi'an

The city walls are surprisingly preserved with a small addition of modern color.

Yibin

The city is at the confluence of the Jinshajiang, Minjiang and Yangtze rivers, the port of which carries out a huge amount of cargo transportation.

Wuhan

The city park has not changed much, except for pleasure boats.

Guangzhou

For 40 years, a huge number of skyscrapers appeared out of nowhere.

Wuhan

The old customs building in Wuhan still exists, only massive skyscrapers rise above the old buildings.

Xi'an

The clock tower was built shortly after the creation of the PRC in 1949. Since then, it has taken on a more modern look and is now one of the busiest places in the city.

Guiyang

European missionaries spread Christianity in China during the 19th and early 20th centuries with an inherent Chinese flavor.

Hangzhou

From the untouched only mountains remained.

Chengdu

In just a few decades, the city has grown and modernized, and its history dates back to the thirteenth century.

Nanjinglu Street in Shanghai

A pedestrian street with many shops, markets and shopping centers, at one time mini trains ran along the street.

Guangzhou

China is known for its number of bicycles, which have not lost their relevance in our time.

Lanzhou

A road 100 years ago beaten by camels is now used by people.

Wuhan

The village, which was the hub of communications, has become one of the largest cities in China.

Shanghai

For 100 years, from a simple fishing village has turned into the largest metropolis.

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