Pandas at the Research / Visitor Center in ChengDu 成都

From the Himalayas to the Gobi Desert ...

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.

Beautiful ...

PingYao (平遥) is a county in ShanXi province, central China. PingYao is located approximately 700 kilometres (400 miles) southwest of Beijing and 80 kilometres (50 miles) from the provincial capital TaiYuan. PingYao is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a traditional Han Chinese city, founded in the 14th century.

Get up, get up, get up (and go). With a cool drum and bass mix, and some snazzy editing ...

The Olympics return to China's capital, the first time a city has hosted both the summer and winter Games ...

Part of WuLingYuan National Park and Nature Reserve, Hunan province Bonus film - Tim and Glo in ShangHai ...

With CCTV's Travelogue ...

WARNING - graphic. The real, deeply ugly face of the hysterical, baying mob of rioters behind their masks. Just one example ...

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 ...

HeiLongJiang province in north east China. Lots to see and do ... life well below zero ...