Three highlights of central BeiJing 北京

Fascinating insights into the very varied cuisines of China. Chinese language, but easy to follow.

GuangZhou to Hong Kong ... Plus, Hong Kong to BeiJing ...

With CCTV (China Central TV) in Xi'An. Spectacular ...

JiuZhaiGou Valley (九寨沟), literally 'Nine Villages Valley', is a nature reserve and national park located in the north of SiChuan province, near the GanSu border. JiuZhaiGou is part of the MinShan mountains on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau, and is known for its many multi-level waterfalls, colorful mineral lakes and snow-capped peaks.

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

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.

Filmed in autumn 2010 ...

A Columbian in China discusses freedom, socialism, poverty and more. A 'feet firmly on the ground' view ... * Socialism Chinese style - hand-up, not hand out ... * Freedom from fear ... * Meritocracy .. * Poverty ...

Plus, Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor at night ...

ShaanXi province. Street food, Xiǎo Chī (small eats), 火锅 in the Muslim Quarter ... From film-maker Kevin Cook : For Xi'an, the old Silk Road trade route opened the doors to the culinary influence of other cultures, particularly Muslim culture, which is especially evident in the Muslim Quarter in the center of the city.

The beautiful Dragon's Backbone rice terraces; about 60km from GuiLin ...