FanJing mountain, GuiZhou

Including the Forbidden City (Palace Museum), BeiHai Park, the Temple of Heaven (TianTan) and the Summer Palace (YiHeYuan) ...

Grab your walking boots and climb up over night (there are lights) to be ready for sunrise. Also featured is the famous 'Plank Walk'. HuaShan is one of China's Five Sacred Mountains; it lies in ShaanXi province, about two hours from the city of Xi'An, in central China. Hike above the clouds (at over 2,000 meters). Sometimes people talk about 'things to do before you die' - a trip to HuaShan (or HuangShan, EmeiShan, CangShan, WuDang or TaiShan) should be one of those ...

This center, 成都大熊猫繁育研究基地, in SiChuan province, has been created to imitate the natural habitat of the Giant Panda and other rare species, for research, breeding and education. One can also see the so-called Red Panda. Bonus films : ChengDu city center at night ... 10 great places to visit in ChengDu ... 11 : The largest building in the world: the New Century Global Center ... And ChengDu in timelapse ...

Far north west China ...

The beautiful, wide-open grasslands of north China ... Bonus film - Mongolian music : 'Silent Sky' by the HAYA Band with DaiQing TaNa ...

The first film shows some scenes of the central temple area, and the second the many activities that take place in the surrounding park ...

With FunFancie ... WangXianGu, also known as The Fairy Valley or Valley of the Immortals, is a legendary place in Chinese mythology and Taoist folklore. It holds significance in Chinese culture as a symbol of spiritual attainment, immortality, and the pursuit of enlightenment. According to legend, WangXianGu is located in the remote and mystical mountains of China, often described as being hidden within the mist-shrouded peaks of the Kunlun Mountains or other ranges. The name "WangXianGu" translates to "Valley of Seeking Immortals" or "Valley of Longing for Immortals," reflecting its association with those who seek to attain immortality through spiritual cultivation and the practice of Taoism. In Chinese mythology and Taoist beliefs, immortals are revered beings who have achieved enlightenment, transcending the mortal realm to become eternal and divine. It is said that WangXianGu is inhabited by these immortal beings, who reside in secluded caves, pavilions, or palaces within the valley's lush and picturesque landscape. Throughout history, WangXianGu has been a source of inspiration for poets, scholars, and artists, who have depicted it in literature, paintings, and other forms of art. It has also become a symbol of the quest for inner harmony, wisdom, and spiritual liberation in Chinese culture. While WangXianGu is primarily a mythological and metaphorical concept, there are real locations in China that are sometimes associated with the legend, such as scenic valleys, mountain retreats, and sacred sites believed to be imbued with spiritual energy. These places often attract pilgrims, seekers, and tourists seeking to experience the tranquility and beauty that are reminiscent of the mythical Fairy Valley.