One evening, we arrived at the bamboo fence of a beautifully kept monastery occupied by only two monks.

On a windy site, fewer plants will survive a harsh dry winter, so use more architectural elements to create privacy: a bamboo fence, trellis or arbour.

First seen in a bustling market scene, the hard-working actors shift earth, remove bamboo fences and wash walls to reveal propaganda posters.

Every home has a kitchen garden surrounded by bamboo fences; in these gardens they grow vegetables, potatoes and bananas, among others.

There are natural springs, stone lanterns, bamboo fences; the pond contains carps.