Amazing, beautiful China 中国

This beautiful Ming dynasty complex (GuGong, 'Old Palace'), which opened in 1420, lies in the heart of Beijing ... Bonus films - mostly Beijing, plus a little ShangHai ...

Some highlights from the five hour CCTV spectacular - the best ever ! From BeiJing, ShangHai, YangShuo and Harbin ...

QuanZhou was once one of China's major ports for foreign traders. It was visited by Marco Polo who praised it as one of the most prosperous and glorious cities in the world. As its harbor is not suitable for larger ships, its significance as a port has reduced but retains abundant cultural heritage.

The Three Gorges 三峡 section of the YangTze River (YangZi in modern PinYin; also known as Chang Jiang - Long River) 长江.

Bonus films - how to get to JinShanLing Great Wall, one of the most beautiful sections near BeiJing (well, about 3 hours away) by bus (cheaper than a coach tour) ... If you have 3 or 4 days spare, also check out ChengDe Imperial Summer Resort, a bit further in the same direction from BeiJing.

Traditional Chinese Erhu plays 'Rain in JiangNan' 雨碎江南 二胡版 ... Bonus film - 'Birdsong in hollow valley' in Chinese court music style 宫廷雅乐风 宋代装束 秦时明月 ...

Best photography, best battery life and super-fast charging ... Bonus film, with Nathan Rich :

NánLuóGǔXiàng was first constructed during the Yuan Dynasty and received its current name during the Qing Dynasty, around 1750. The alley is approximately 800 meters long. In recent years, the area's HuTongs have become a popular tourist destination with restaurants, bars, live music, tea and coffee shops, fast food and souvenir shops, as well as some old SiHeYuan associated with various famous historic and literary figures.

'Umbrella' protests 2. Who's behind the curtain and what is the real agenda ? With Michelle Greenstein and Rick Sanchez of RT ...

The largest fresh water lake in China and an important stop over for migrating birds. Beautiful nature ...

ZheJiang province