Views of the LongSheng, LongJi Rice Terraces 龙胜梯田, GuangXi

Selection by EastCultures, 东方文化.

An in-depth look at how current president Xi JingPing has guided China over the last five years, the ideas behind the changes, and the future direction. A fascinating and excellently made documentary by the Discovery Channel. If you want to know today's China and where China is headed, this is a comprehensive guide.

Join us for a hike through the amazing peaks and valleys of HuangShan (Yellow Mountain) Scenic Area in AnHui province, east China ...

JiangSu province. Near SuZhou; not far from Shanghai. Along the HangZhou to Beijing ancient Grand Canal (still the world's longest, by far).

A popular pastime in parks all over China. JianZi combines athleticism, balance, coordination and inner calm. It has been played in China since the Han Dynasty (200 BC). The 'shuttlecock' is composed of a number of coin-like metal weights and colored feathers. The first film is from the People's Park in GuangZhou; the second is at the Long Corridor of the Temple of Heaven in BeiJing.

Filmed May 2012.

AnHui province.

Bonus film - ShangHai in time-lapse ...

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.

Featuring the shopping street of BinJiang Dao. TianJin municipality lies on the coast, just over an hour south east from Beijing by high speed train.