Far East Collection

North side of Mount Everest (Chomolungma), from Rongbuk monastery, Himalayas, Tibet, China, Asia

The Dream of the Fishermans Wife, ca 1814. Private Collection

A golden statue of a reclining laughing Buddha covered in small Buddhas, Qinghefang Old Street in Wushan district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, Asia

Laughing Buddha, Tanzhe Temple, Beijing, China, Asia

The Water Cube National Aquatics Center swimming arena in the Olympic Park, Beijing, China, Asia

Koi carp fish in pool, Taipei, Taiwan, Asia

Women practising tai chi in front of a pavilion on West Lake, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, Asia

View over Hong Kong from Victoria Peak, the illuminated skyline of Central sits below The Peak, Victoria Peak, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Cherry blossom, Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa city, Ishigawa prefecture, Honshu island, Japan, Asia

Nightly sound and light show over Hong Kong Island skyline, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Tibetan Buddhist wheel of life rock sculpture at Dazu Rock Carvings, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chongqing Municipality, Fujian Province, China, Asia

Lao-Tse, Confucius and Buddha
Lao-Tse presenting the child Confucius to Sakyamuni (Buddha).Lao-tse was a philosopher of Ancient China and the founder of philosophical Taoism

City at night, Taipei, Taiwan, Asia

Shinkansen bullet train, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Terminal, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, Asia

The Big Buddha statue, Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Statue of the Buddha, the largest in Asia, Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Portrait of Chairman Mao, Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tiananmen), Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China, Asia

Nomads horse and yurt, Bayanbulak, Xinjiang Province, China, Asia

A display of vases at the Qing and Ming Ancient Pottery Factory, Jingdezhen city, Jiangxi Province, China, Asia

Chinese New Year decorations at Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai, China, Asia

Arabic coffee, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Late afternoon, Hankow street, Taipei, Taiwan, Asia

Sumo wrestler competing, Grand Taikai Sumo Wrestling Tournament, Kokugikan Hall Stadium, Ryogoku district, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

The vermillion coloured floating torii gate (O-Torii) (Grand Gate) of the Shinto shrine, Itsukushima (Itsuku-shima) shrine, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Miyajima, Hiroshima area, island of Honshu

Worlds first commercial Magnetic Levitation Train (Maglev), which runs from Shanghai International airport to Pudong, Shanghai, China, Asia

MTR sign, Hong Kongs mass transit railway system, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Bronze lion statue outside the HSBC Bank Headquarters, rubbing its paws is said to bring good luck, Central, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Saito Oniwakamaru, c1827. Private Collection

China, Huairou County, Sunrise over the Mutianyu section of The Great Wall

Taipei 101 at dusk, Taipei, Taiwan, Asia

Bullet Train, Tokyo, Japan

Ginza, Tokyo, Japan

Giant panda playing at Chengdu Panda Reserve, Sichuan Province, China, Asia

Buddhist stupa and prayer flags, Deqin, called Shangri-La, near the Tibetan Border, Shangri-La region, Yunnan Province, China, Asia

Figurines of Chairman Mao at antiques shop, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

View over Hong Kong from Victoria Peak, the illuminated skyline of Central sits below The Peak, Victoria Peak, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Traditional sake barrels at Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

Tram and taxi with neon lights, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Hyang-Wonjong Pavilion, Kyongbok Palace, Seoul, South Korea, Korea, Asia

Buddhist monks performing prayers and music, Kyoto city, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Sumo wrestlers practising, Tokyo City, Honshu Island, Japan, Asia

Rollercoaster and fun fair amusement park, Minato Mirai, Yokohama, Japan, Asia

Traditional Japanese taiko drumming performance, Matsuyama, Ehime prefecture, Shikoku island, Japan, Asia

Hands, Za-Zen meditation, Elheiji (Eiheiji) Zen monastery, Japan, Asia

Asahi Beer headquarters, Tokyo, Japan The building and the sculpture Flamme d Or were designed by Phillipe Starck in the 1980 s

Footpath and pavillon, West Lake, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, Asia

Buddha statue in grotto, Tanzhe Temple, Beijing, China, Asia

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"Journey to the Far East: A Tapestry of Art, Culture, and Natural Wonders" Embark on a captivating voyage through the Far East, where ancient traditions intertwine with breathtaking landscapes and artistic masterpieces. Step into the world of Japanese art with "The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife, " a mesmerizing ukiyo-e print that explores desire and fantasy. Marvel at the golden statue of a reclining laughing Buddha adorned with countless small Buddhas, symbolizing joy and enlightenment at Beijing's Tanzhe Temple. Delve into the realm of passion and intimacy as you encounter Harunobu Suzuki's "Two Lovers, " an exquisite shunga woodblock print from 18th-century Japan. Feel their emotions come alive in this delicate portrayal of love. Dive into aquatic splendor at The Water Cube National Aquatics Center swimming arena in Beijing's Olympic Park. Witness graceful Koi carp fish elegantly gliding through tranquil pools, their vibrant colors reflecting harmony and serenity. Ascend Victoria Peak in Hong Kong for an awe-inspiring view over its illuminated skyline. Gaze upon Central below as it pulsates with energy while cherishing cherry blossoms delicately adorning nearby gardens—a testament to nature's ephemeral beauty. Marvel at Mount Everest's majestic presence from Rongbuk Monastery in Tibet—the North side revealing its grandeur amidst serene Himalayan peaks. Be humbled by nature’s mightiness against which humanity stands awestruck. Immerse yourself in Hong Kong Island’s nightly sound and light show—an enchanting spectacle illuminating the cityscape—while Chairman Mao gazes upon Tiananmen Square, his portrait embodying China’s rich history and political legacy. Discover spiritual enlightenment within Dazu Rock Carvings' UNESCO World Heritage Site—a Tibetan Buddhist wheel of life rock sculpture intricately depicting life’s cyclical journey towards liberation.