DaLian 大连 city in time-lapse

ChongQing lies on the YangTze (YangZi) River in central China, just to the east of SiChuan province, and is one of the world's largest cities. Administratively, it is one of China's four direct-controlled municipalities (the others are Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin).

With Rafa Goes Around ...

The Ming Tombs are a collection of mausoleums built by emperors of the Ming dynasty. They lie within the ChangPing District of BeiJing Municipality, 40 kilometers (25 miles) north-northwest of Beijing city center. The site was chosen based on the principles of Feng Shui by the third Ming emperor, YongLe. Construction began after completion of the Imperial Palace (Forbidden City) in 1420.

In the West, mung beans are known from being the source of bean sprouts; yet they are more versatile than just that. Follow the whole life of the mung bean and how to make mung bean pastries. From seeds to beans takes about 4 months if planted in the spring. To get bean sprouts from the beans can take little more than a week .

TianAnMen Square and to the east along Chang'An Avenue, near the new CCTV complex and the CBD

Posted in respect to Iraq born architect Zaha Hadid, who sadly died today (31st March 2016). Galaxy SOHO opened in November 2011 as an office, retail and entertainment complex. An excellent example of a unique perspective, this building, in north east Beijing, with characteristic natural forms and curves, with futuristic outlook, opened in 2014.

A beautiful and heart-warming story ...

JūYōng Guān (JuYong Pass) is the nearest section of the Great Wall of China to Beijing - about 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the city center.

Bonus film - big city Hong Kong trip ...

HuǒGuō with the Fung Bros ... Bonus film - ChongQing hot pot - the music vid ...

With Pascal Coppens and Steven Van Belleghem ...