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Saturday, June 21, 2014

A Hengyang Blue Sky

Based on my time in Hengyang, Hunan, I would not say it's the best place to visit if you are seeking clean air. One day in particular last week offered clearer skies and better than average air, though. The air wasn't perfect and the effects of smog could be seen in the distance, but the sky above was striking nonetheless. So I was able to enjoy a blue sky accompanied by an artificial rainbow . . .

two buildings with a painted rainbow, blue sky, and birds with a real blue sky in the background

building with a painted rainbow, blue sky, birds, and a countryside house with a real blue sky in the background

. . . and the Huiyan Pavilion (回雁阁) on Huiyan Peak.

Huiyan Pavilion (回雁阁) on Huiyan Peak (回雁峰)

On a related note, I don't remember having ever seen a real rainbow in China, which strikes me as odd. I wonder whether tall buildings obstructing the view or smog likely plays a larger role. Maybe someone can tell me what it means.

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