Fun trip to HaiNan 海南 and YunNan 云南 provinces

SuQian is a city with a cultural history of 2,500 years. The earliest use of the name was in 762 A.D. during the Tang Dynasty. The city is located on the North JiangSu Plain, with a highest elevation of 71 m over sea level and the lowest 2.8 m only. The elevation is gradually reduces along northwest to southeast. SuQian is abundant in water resources and the water surface area is close one third of its total land mass. There are two freshwater lakes in SuQian, Lake HongZe, which is one of the four largest freshwater lakes in China, and Lake LuoMa. Four rivers run through the city, including the the Grand Canal. Agriculture, including aquatic produce, accounts for about 25% of the area's economy. The population is around 5 million. Attractions include : * LuoMa Lake Scenic Area: Situated in the northwest of the city, it covers a total area of 375 square kilometers (145 square miles), dotted by many natural scenic spots and historical sites. * QianLong Temporary Palace: Named after the esteemed Qing dynasty emperor, this is a well-preserved building complex on the south bank of LuoMa Lake. It was first built around 1684. * ZhangShan Forest Park: 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) north of the city, the park has a beautiful mix of mountain and water landscapes.

With 4K World Wanderings ... 1. *Pingjiang Road:* A historic street lined with traditional buildings, teahouses, and shops, offering a glimpse into the ancient lifestyle of Suzhou. 2. *Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuo Zheng Yuan):* One of the most famous classical gardens in China, known for its beautiful ponds, rock formations, and traditional pavilions. 3. *Lingering Garden (Liu Yuan):* Another UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring exquisite landscaping, intricate architecture, and serene water features. 4. *Master of the Nets Garden (Wangshi Yuan):* A smaller yet beautifully designed garden, showcasing classical Chinese garden aesthetics. 5. *Suzhou Museum:* Designed by the renowned architect I.M. Pei, this museum houses a vast collection of ancient Chinese art, ceramics, and cultural artifacts. 6. *Tiger Hill (Hu Qiu):* A historic site with a leaning pagoda, ancient tombs, and beautiful landscapes, offering panoramic views of Suzhou. 7. *Shantang Street:* An ancient canal street bustling with traditional shops, restaurants, and cultural performances. 8. *Suzhou Silk Museum:* A museum dedicated to the history and art of silk production, showcasing exquisite silk garments and weaving techniques. 9. *Pan Gate (Pan Men):* A historic city gate and water gate, part of Suzhou's ancient city wall, featuring beautiful gardens and waterways. 10. *Lion Grove Garden (Shizilin):* Known for its labyrinthine rock formations, this garden is a masterpiece of Chinese landscaping. 11. *Hanshan Temple:* An ancient Buddhist temple with a famous bell, immortalized in classical Chinese poetry. 12. *Suzhou Industrial Park:* A modern district showcasing the blend of traditional and contemporary architecture, with beautiful water features and green spaces. 13. *Ancient Canal:* A boat ride along the ancient canal offers a scenic and relaxing way to explore Suzhou's water town charm. 14. *Twin Pagodas:* Historical pagodas that are an iconic symbol of Suzhou, offering insights into the city's religious and architectural history. 15. *Canglang Pavilion (Surging Wave Pavilion):* The oldest garden in Suzhou, known for its elegant design and tranquil ambiance. 16. *Pingjiang Historic District:* A well-preserved area with narrow lanes, traditional houses, and waterways, perfect for a leisurely stroll. 17. *Tongli Water Town:* A nearby ancient water town, famous for its well-preserved architecture, stone bridges, and tranquil canals. 18. *Wumen Bridge:* An ancient stone bridge offering picturesque views of the canals and traditional Suzhou architecture. 19. *Suzhou Pingtan Museum:* A museum dedicated to the traditional Suzhou performing art of Pingtan, featuring music, storytelling, and opera. 20. *Beisi Pagoda:* A historic pagoda offering stunning views of Suzhou and its surrounding landscapes.

Two beautiful films. Unique and made with love - that's what BeijingBuzzz is all about ...

With shiitake mushrooms, soft dofu (tofu), eggs, sliced bamboo shoots, thin sliced red pepper, thin sliced carrots, chopped spring onion, rice vinegar, soy sauce, white pepper powder, chopped / minced ginger and a little corn starch - delicious ...

Some highlights from the five hour CCTV spectacular - the best ever ! From BeiJing, ShangHai, YangShuo and Harbin ...

SiChuan province. Filmed at the ChengDu Panda Base and the BiFengXia Panda Base.

No ! - look over here, at this weather balloon ; ) The 'Rules Based 'International' Order' - hmmmmm ...

ShangHai, BeiJing and Hong Kong ...

ShānXī province lies to the west / south-west of HeBei and BeiJing. The capital is TaiYuan. This film focuses on the plethora of impressive ancient sites and natural wonders; these include : * JinCi Temple 25 kilometers (16 miles) south west of TaiYuan, noted for its Song dynasty paintings and architecture. Founded about 1,400 years ago and expanded during the following centuries, this site has a diverse collection of more than 100 sculptures, buildings, terraces and bridges. * The Ancient City of PingYao is a UNESCO World Heritage Site near TaiYuan. Once a great financial center of China, it is noted for its preservation of many features of northern Han Chinese culture, architecture and way of life during the Ming and Qing dynasties. * The YunGang Grottoes, its literal translation being the Cloud Ridge Caves, are shallow caves near DaTong. There are over 50,000 carved images and statues of Buddhas and Boddhisatvas within these grottoes, ranging from 4 centimeters to 7 meters tall. This UNESCO World Heritage Site consists of 252 caves noted for their collection of 5th and 6th century Buddhist grotto sculptures and reliefs. * Mount WuTai Shan is the highest point in the province. It is known as the residence of the bodhisattva Manjusri, and as a result is also a major Buddhist pilgrimage destination, with many temples and natural sights. Points of interest include Tang Dynasty (618−907) era timber halls located at NanChan Temple and FoGuang Temple, as well as a giant white stupa at TaYuan Temple built during the Ming Dynasty (1368−1644). * Mount HengShan, one of the 'Five Great Peaks' of China, is also a major Taoist site. * The Hanging Temple (XuanKong Temple) is located on the side of a cliff, 75 meters (245 feet) up, and has survived for 1400 years despite earthquakes in the area. * The Pagoda of FoGong Temple built in 1056 during the Liao dynasty. It is octagonal with nine levels (five are visible from outside), and at 67 meters (220 feet) in height, it is currently the tallest wooden pagoda in the world and also the oldest fully wooden pagoda in China. * HuKou Waterfall on the Yellow River. At 50 meters high it is the second highest waterfall in China. ~~~ A very beautiful film - don't miss it ... A veritable masterclass in video shooting, storytelling, editing and sound mixing.