LeShan Giant Buddha 乐山大佛, Mount Emei 峨眉山 Scenic Area

AnHui province.

Speaking up for the voiceless. With ChristianMalaza (Christian Malazarte), Judge Napolitano and many other true humanitarians ... Bonus film - The Propaganda War, with the late investigative journalist John Pilger ...

Firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea 柴米油盐酱醋茶. Apollo (YT) : The main focus of this video is salt. It is perhaps the most essential of the seven items important to Chinese culinary life: firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea. LiZiQi shows how salt is refined traditionally in SiChuan, an inland province of China : salt water is extracted from a well, concentrated by boiling in a big pot with firewood, purified by adding soybean milk to remove colored impurities (which float to the top and are skimmed off), and further concentrated to give salt crystals. She then used the salt to prepare/cook a variety of food, including PiDan (a kind of preserved duck egg with a very unique flavor), hand-beaten beef ball (so elastic that it could bounce like a Ping-Pong ball), potato, stewed beef, and more ... Bonus film - LiZiQi, on white radish ... A garden within a garden : )

An enchanting water town on the outskirts of Shanghai, ZhuJiaJiao retains it's ancient charm ... The name literally translates as 'Zhu Family home/corner', reflecting its earliest origins. The town lies on the south side of the YangTse River and has many picturesque canals crossed by hundreds of original Ming and Qing dynasty bridges.

The LeShan Giant Buddha 乐山大佛 is located in SiChuan province and is a 233 foot tall stone statue constructed during the Tang Dynasty. Emei Shan (3,100 meters / 10,200 feet) is one of the four Chinese Buddhist sacred mountains. Emei Shan is UNESCO World Heritage Site (together with the Leshan Giant Buddha) : "...an area of exceptional cultural significance as it is the place where Buddhism first became established on Chinese territory... The first Buddhist temple in China was built on the summit of Mount Emei in the 1st century CE." Documentaries ...

JīnShānLǐng Great Wall lies in HeBei province, about two hours north east from BeiJing city.

The popular composer / musician in GuangZhou, BeiJing and ChengDu ...

GuangDong Province Tour, China This itinerary covers a diverse range of experiences in GuangDong Province, including exploring the vibrant cities of GuangZhou and ShenZhen, discovering the cultural heritage of the Pearl River Delta region, and relaxing on the beaches and islands along the coast. Week 1: GuangZhou Explore the historic sites of Guangzhou, including Yuexiu Park, the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, and the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. Indulge in Cantonese cuisine at local restaurants and street food stalls, sampling dishes like dim sum, roast goose, and clay pot rice. Shop for souvenirs and local specialties at markets like Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street and Qingping Market. Week 2: ShenZhen Discover the modern cityscape of Shenzhen, including landmarks like the Ping An Finance Centre and the Window of the World theme park. Explore cultural attractions such as the Dafen Oil Painting Village and the Shenzhen Museum. Experience Shenzhen's diverse culinary scene, with influences from all over China and the world. Week 3: Pearl River Delta Region Visit historic towns like Foshan, known for its traditional martial arts and ceramics. Explore the waterways of the Pearl River Delta, taking boat tours or cruises to see traditional villages and scenic landscapes. Sample local delicacies like Cantonese-style seafood and traditional snacks in the region's markets and eateries. Week 4: Coastal Cities and Islands Relax on the beaches of Zhuhai and enjoy water sports or leisurely walks along the coast. Take a day trip to the nearby islands of Hainan or Hong Kong for additional beach experiences and cultural exploration. Explore the maritime history and architecture of cities like Zhanjiang and Jiangmen.