YaNoDa 呀诺达 RainForest Park Scenic Area, HaiNan

Home of the Dai ethnic minority ...

The XinJiang region, (north) west China, has been under Chinese rule since at least the 18th Century. While bombing Muslims everywhere else, the Uyghurs in China (a Turkic people in XinJiang) are a useful tool for Western attempts to destabilize and break up China. Just like the useful idiots in Hong Kong, and Tibet.

'Better City - Better Life'. May 1st to October 31st 2010. Awesome ...

The GuQin is a plucked, seven-string Chinese musical instrument.

HuaShan lies in ShaanXi province and is one of China's Five Sacred Mountains; the highest peak is 2,155 meters (7,070 feet).

About 2 1/2 hours NNE from BeiJing city center ...

A look at how the city of ShenZhen is leading the way in robots, electric vehicles and solar powered charging stations, plus an automated parking solution ... Bonus films - aerial view of ShenZhen by drone ... plus, driving around ShenZhen ...

A talk by Eric X. Li ...

This beautiful Ming dynasty complex (GuGong, 'Old Palace'), which opened in 1420, lies in the heart of Beijing ... Bonus films - mostly Beijing, plus a little ShangHai ...

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.