China 中国 in timelapse

YunNan province lies in south west China. A two hour special filmed by Alain Claude Pasche ...

The magnificent Temple of Heaven (TianTan) was constructed between 1406 and 1420 (Ming dynasty) during the reign of the emperor YongLe who also oversaw the construction of the Forbidden City.The Temple of Heaven was where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would offer sacrifices to heaven and pray for good harvests.

An 11 day trip through YunNan province in the snow ... Plus, 'Never regret a trip to LiJiang' ... Includes the nearby Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

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.

Part 1 : BeiHai Park, the Beijing Botanical Garden, the Confucius Temple, Ditan Park, the Minorities Ethnic Culture Park (Minzu), the Forbidden City, the Great Wall (at Badaling), JingShan Park, ZhongShan Park Part 2 : the Temple of Heaven, Tian'AnMen Square, QianMen, the Birds Nest national stadium, QianHai, PanJiaYuan, LiuYin Park, QingNianHu Park, RiTan Park, LianHuaChi Park, LongTan Park, NanLuoGuXiang and the Beijing Botanical Garden Part 3 : the Summer Palace, YuanMingYuan, XiangShan Park, TuanJieHu Park, XuanWu Park, Yuan Dynasty DaDa City Wall Park, YongHeGong Lama Temple and ZhongGuanCun, XiDan, CBD, ChongWenMen New World Center ice rink

January,2017.

The annual Water Splashing Festival is an important festival of the Dai ethnic minority in YunNan province (and nearby countries) during the New Year celebrations of the Dai Calendar; the finale of three days. In Buddhism, the water splash is a symbolic washing of the past for a new beginning and is the offering of blessing and respect, as well as joy.

ZheJiang province. Xī Hú is a fresh water lake with the city on side. There are numerous temples, pagodas, gardens, bridges and artificial islands within and around the lake. West Lake is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as an outstanding example of Chinese garden arts and the guiding principle of harmony between human and nature.

The exceedingly beautiful falls lie on the China - Vietnam border. The largest waterfall is over 200 meters wide and has a drop of more than 70 meters, in three tiers.

A beautiful mix of video and stills ... Places featured include: ShangHai PuDong Airport, Magnetic Levitation Train - Maglev, the Bund, Bund sightseeing tunnel panorama, PuDong Financial District, Oriental Pearl Tower, WFC World Financial Center Tower, JinMao Tower, NanJing Road by night, World Financial Center Tower Observatory, night view of skyscrapers, Sky Arena 94th floor, People's Square, Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, Shanghai Museum, Jade Buddha Temple, LongHua Pagoda, YuYuan Market, Yu garden, Tea House, HongQiao railway station, bullet train.