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FengHuang 凤凰, Pheonix Ancient TownFengHuang, 凤凰古城, HuNan province, central China.
'Fenghuang', Chinese for 'Phoenix', the mythical bird of good omen and longevity that is consumed by fire only to rise again from the flames, is named after a legend that two of these fabulous birds flew over and found the town so beautiful that they hovered there, reluctant to leave.
Step back in time, over a thousand years ...
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This area of west YunNan, near Myanmar, has large populations of the Dai and JingPo peoples.
With Walk East ...
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With Wei's Travel ...
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With Walk East ...
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Geopolitics with Li JingJing, Lee Camp, George Galloway ...
Bonus film with Judge Napolitano and Larry Johnson ...
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All restaurants will have dishes to cater for vegans and vegetarians but to be certain there's no trace of meat or meat oil or egg in your food, head to a specialized vegetarian restaurant. There are quite a few in all major cities but you'll need to look them up on the net. Some of these are run by devotees, some exist to cater to Buddhist people. Some have 'meat substitutes', such as vegetable based chicken, duck, prawns, etc., made from things like bean curd and mushroom, and are remarkably good.
In these films, Nadine shows us some of what you can eat in BeiJing ...
Hot tip : A great dish you can get at many restaurants is Di San Xian 地三鮮 (literally, '3 things from the earth') - stir fried potato, aubergine (egg-plant) and green pepper. Mildly spicy, filling, comforting and delicious; a great choice for anyone.
Bonus film - a wander through BeiJing and a trip to the Great Wall of China (GuBeiKou and SiMaTai) ...
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Beautiful Natural Landscapes Tour of China
Week 1-2: Southwest China
Explore the karst landscapes of Guilin and Yangshuo, including Li River cruises and bamboo rafting, GuangXi province.
Visit the terraced rice fields of Longji and ethnic minority villages, GuangXi province.
Explore the unique rock formations and caves of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, HuNan province.
Week 3: Yunnan Province
Discover the diverse landscapes of Yunnan, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Three Parallel Rivers and the Dongchuan Red Land.
Visit the ancient town of Lijiang and hike Tiger Leaping Gorge.
Explore the picturesque scenery of Shangri-La and visit the Songzanlin Monastery.
Week 4: Tibet
Experience the stunning landscapes and cultural heritage of Tibet, including the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple in Lhasa.
Visit Namtso Lake, one of the highest saltwater lakes in the world.
Explore the Everest Base Camp and hike in the Himalayas.
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