Around ShanDong 山东 province

Filmed in 2012 ...

Weather Summary for Selected Cities in China: Beijing: Spring: Daytime temperatures: 11°C to 24°C, Nighttime temperatures: 2°C to 13°C. Spring in Beijing is generally mild and dry, with occasional sandstorms in March and April. Summer: Daytime temperatures: 29°C to 31°C, Nighttime temperatures: 17°C to 24°C. Beijing summers are hot and humid, with frequent thunderstorms and occasional heatwaves. Autumn: Daytime temperatures: 18°C to 26°C, Nighttime temperatures: 7°C to 15°C. Autumn is considered the best time to visit Beijing, with clear skies, comfortable temperatures, and colorful foliage. Winter: Daytime temperatures: 2°C to 5°C, Nighttime temperatures: -9°C to -1°C. Beijing winters are cold and dry, with occasional snowfall and freezing temperatures. Shanghai: Spring: Daytime temperatures: 15°C to 24°C, Nighttime temperatures: 8°C to 16°C. Spring in Shanghai is mild and humid, with occasional rain showers and rapid temperature changes. Summer: Daytime temperatures: 26°C to 32°C, Nighttime temperatures: 20°C to 26°C. Shanghai summers are hot and humid, with frequent rainfall and occasional typhoons. Autumn: Daytime temperatures: 23°C to 28°C, Nighttime temperatures: 16°C to 22°C. Autumn is relatively comfortable in Shanghai, with mild temperatures and clear skies. Winter: Daytime temperatures: 8°C to 12°C, Nighttime temperatures: 1°C to 6°C. Shanghai winters are cool and damp, with occasional cold snaps and drizzly weather. Hong Kong: Spring: Daytime temperatures: 23°C to 28°C, Nighttime temperatures: 19°C to 23°C. Spring in Hong Kong is warm and humid, with occasional fog and showers. Summer: Daytime temperatures: 29°C to 32°C, Nighttime temperatures: 25°C to 28°C. Hong Kong summers are hot, humid, and rainy, with frequent thunderstorms and occasional typhoons. Autumn: Daytime temperatures: 27°C to 29°C, Nighttime temperatures: 23°C to 25°C. Autumn is considered the best time to visit Hong Kong, with comfortable temperatures and lower humidity levels. Winter: Daytime temperatures: 18°C to 20°C, Nighttime temperatures: 14°C to 18°C. Hong Kong winters are mild and dry, with occasional cold fronts bringing cooler temperatures. Chengdu: Spring: Daytime temperatures: 16°C to 22°C, Nighttime temperatures: 9°C to 15°C. Spring in Chengdu is mild and humid, with occasional rain showers and blooming flowers. Summer: Daytime temperatures: 26°C to 29°C, Nighttime temperatures: 18°C to 21°C. Chengdu summers are warm and humid, with frequent rainfall and occasional heatwaves. Autumn: Daytime temperatures: 19°C to 24°C, Nighttime temperatures: 12°C to 16°C. Autumn is considered the best time to visit Chengdu, with comfortable temperatures and clear skies. Winter: Daytime temperatures: 9°C to 12°C, Nighttime temperatures: 3°C to 6°C. Chengdu winters are cool and damp, with occasional fog and drizzle. Guilin: Spring: Daytime temperatures: 20°C to 26°C, Nighttime temperatures: 13°C to 18°C. Spring in Guilin is warm and humid, with occasional rain showers and blooming flowers. Summer: Daytime temperatures: 29°C to 33°C, Nighttime temperatures: 21°C to 24°C. Guilin summers are hot and humid, with frequent rainfall and occasional heatwaves. Autumn: Daytime temperatures: 24°C to 28°C, Nighttime temperatures: 17°C to 20°C. Autumn is relatively comfortable in Guilin, with mild temperatures and clear skies. Winter: Daytime temperatures: 11°C to 14°C, Nighttime temperatures: 6°C to 9°C. Guilin winters are cool and damp, with occasional fog and drizzle.

In their last days as students at the Beijing University of Language and Culture, trips to the Summer Palace (YíHéYuán) and the ruins of, but still beautiful, 'Old Summer Palace' (YuanMingYuan). These are within walking distance of each other in west Beijing and both have metro (subway) stops. In neither film are all the scenic spots visited; but then these are huge places; both are well worth a visit when you're in Beijing ...

A talk by Dr. Martin Jacques in Singapore ...

Fast paced and fun ...

Rough-cut version - a polished version will appear here some day ... Bonus films - 'One day in BeiJing', 'a 17 hours cycle ride around DongCheng, central BeiJing' and BeiJing's unicycle acrobatic stars on French TV; wow - awesome ... Love - is the only way ...

With ErMi ChuiYan ... Bonus film - kiwi wine ...