A Voice of China …

A documentary series by RT. Text by RT. The Ancient Silk Road was a trade route that began in China in the 2nd century BC and, for more than 1700 years, linked Europe and Asia. As well as goods, it facilitated a cultural exchange between the continents, knowledge, religion, art, philosophy and tradition all passed back and forth between distant nations.

The famous karst peaks of GuangXi province ... Countryside views ... YuLong River bamboo rafting ... Li River cruise ...

At one time just the little sister to GuiLin, today YangShuo has become a global village. YangShuo has been influenced by many years as a magnet for backpackers from the world over, though it still has the charm of a small south-China town. It nestles among beautiful natural scenery along the Li River, and has exciting outdoor activities, wonderful dining and an energetic nightlife.

KāiFēng was once the capital of the Song dynasty, and is one of the Eight Ancient Capitals of China. Located along the southern bank of the Yellow River, it borders the provincial capital of ZhengZhou to the west.

Where the Great Wall of China meets the sea, HeBei province, east from BeiJing ...

Selection by EastCultures, 东方文化.

Fast paced and fun ...

Beautifully filmed in 2012 ...

The Shanghai World Expo Opening Ceremony (May 1st, 2010). A beautiful song from the concert, with Sun ZuYing and featuring Jackie Chan, and the awesome fireworks finale to the music of Puccini's Turandot ...

An excerpt from HuNan TV's New Year 2016 concert. Starting with a beautiful, haunting song, in English; Adele Atkins / Jim Lee. "The two of us, we're running out of time ..." Singer: Zhāng Jié 张杰 Chinese vocalists are now among the world's best. Also includes '(I'm your) Venus (I'm your fire)', plus Chris Lee with 'Let Me Grow, Let Me Glow'.

The low-down on the Chinese writing system. Great videos ... See - it's very easy really ;)