Travel China 中国

Near Beijing. Filmed in 2012 ...

Based around a large lake with a perimeter of 15 kilometers. In JiangSu province.

Yes, we're still alive ; )

Not the rise of, just the return. A talk by Australian Malcolm Turnbull ... A comment re defense spending - per capita (person), China is not even in the top 15 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_military_expenditure_per_capita Defense spending is in fact very small considering the size of the country.

With Yasmine's Journey ...

KunMing: 20 Kid-Friendly Places to Visit Kunming Zoo (昆明动物园 Kūnmíng Dòngwùyuán): Zoo with a variety of animals, shows, and educational programs. Dianchi Lake (滇池 Diānchí): Scenic lake with parks, boat rides, and recreational activities. Yunnan Nationalities Village (云南民族村 Yúnnán Mínzú Cūn): Cultural theme park with ethnic minority exhibits, performances, and crafts. Green Lake Park (翠湖 Cuìhú): Park with gardens, pavilions, and scenic views. Yunnan Museum of Minority Nationalities (云南民族博物馆 Yúnnán Mínzú Bówùguǎn): Museum with exhibits on Yunnan's ethnic minorities, cultures, and traditions. Yunnan Railway Museum (云南铁路博物馆 Yúnnán Tiělù Bówùguǎn): Museum with exhibits on Yunnan's railway history, technology, and artifacts. Yuantong Temple (圆通寺 Yuántōng Sì): Buddhist temple with historic buildings, gardens, and statues. Yunnan Wild Animal Park (云南野生动物园 Yúnnán Yěshēng Dòngwùyuán): Safari park with a variety of animals, shows, and interactive experiences. Haigeng Park (海埂公园 Hǎigěng Gōngyuán): Park with lakes, gardens, and scenic spots. Kunming Botanical Garden (昆明植物园 Kūnmíng Zhíwùyuán): Botanical garden with diverse plant collections, greenhouses, and walking trails. Kunming World Horticulture Expo Garden (昆明世博园 Kūnmíng Shìbóyuán): Garden with themed areas, pavilions, and horticultural displays. Western Hills Forest Reserve (西山森林公园 Xīshān Sēnlín Gōngyuán): Nature reserve with hiking trails, temples, and panoramic views of Kunming. Kunming Grand View Park (昆明大观楼 Kūnmíng Dàguān Lóu): Park with traditional Chinese architecture, gardens, and viewpoints. Yunnan Nationalities Museum (云南省民族博物馆 Yúnnán Shěng Mínzú Bówùguǎn): Museum with exhibits on Yunnan's ethnic minorities, history, and cultures. Kunming Stone Forest Geological Park (昆明石林风景区 Kūnmíng Shílín Fēngjǐngqū): UNESCO World Heritage Site with unique limestone formations, caves, and trails. Golden Temple Park (金殿公园 Jīndiàn Gōngyuán): Park with a Taoist temple, gardens, and scenic landscapes. Yunnan Military Academy Museum (云南陆军讲武堂博物馆 Yúnnán Lùjūn Jiǎngwǔtáng Bówùguǎn): Museum with exhibits on Yunnan's military history, uniforms, and weapons. Kunming Daguan Park (昆明大观公园 Kūnmíng Dàguān Gōngyuán): Park with lakes, pavilions, and traditional Chinese architecture. Yunnan Nationalities University (云南民族大学 Yúnnán Mínzú Dàxué): University campus with architectural features, gardens, and cultural events. Kunming Zoo (昆明动物园 Kūnmíng Dòngwùyuán): Zoo with a variety of animals, shows, and educational programs. KunMing: 30 More Places to Visit Yunnan Provincial Museum (云南省博物馆 Yúnnán Shěng Bówùguǎn): Museum with exhibits on Yunnan's history, culture, and artifacts. Yuantong Mountain (圆通山 Yuántōng Shān): Scenic mountain with temples, pagodas, and hiking trails. Kunming Golden Temple (昆明金殿 Kūnmíng Jīndiàn): Taoist temple with a golden pavilion, gardens, and cultural exhibits. Yunnan Railway Museum (云南铁路博物馆 Yúnnán Tiělù Bówùguǎn): Museum with exhibits on Yunnan's railway history, technology, and artifacts. Kunming Western Hills Forest Reserve (昆明西山森林公园 Kūnmíng Xīshān Sēnlín Gōngyuán): Nature reserve with temples, hiking trails, and panoramic views of Kunming. Kunming Flowers and Birds Market (昆明花鸟市场 Kūnmíng Huāniǎo Shìchǎng): Market with flowers, birds, pets, and gardening supplies. Green Lake Park (翠湖 Cuìhú): Park with gardens, pavilions, and scenic views. Dianchi Lake (滇池 Diānchí): Scenic lake with parks, boat rides, and recreational activities. Kunming World Horticulture Expo Garden (昆明世博园 Kūnmíng Shìbóyuán): Garden with themed areas, pavilions, and horticultural displays. Stone Forest (石林 Shílín): UNESCO World Heritage Site with unique limestone formations, caves, and hiking trails. Yunnan University (云南大学 Yúnnán Dàxué): University campus with historic buildings, gardens, and cultural events. Kunming Dragon Gate (西山龙门 Xīshān Lóngmén): Taoist temple complex with sculptures, caves, and panoramic views. Green Lake Park (翠湖 Cuìhú): Park with gardens, pavilions, and scenic views. Kunming Cuihu Park (昆明翠湖公园 Kūnmíng Cuìhú Gōngyuán): Park with a lake, pavilions, and walking paths. Kunming Confucius Temple (昆明文庙 Kūnmíng Wénmiào): Confucian temple with historic architecture, gardens, and cultural events. Yuantong Temple (圆通寺 Yuántōng Sì): Buddhist temple with historic buildings, gardens, and statues. Kunming Grand View Park (昆明大观楼 Kūnmíng Dàguān Lóu): Park with traditional Chinese architecture, gardens, and viewpoints. Kunming Flowers and Birds Market (昆明花鸟市场 Kūnmíng Huāniǎo Shìchǎng): Market with flowers, birds, pets, and gardening supplies. Yunnan Museum (云南省博物馆 Yúnnán Shěng Bówùguǎn): Museum with exhibits on Yunnan's history, culture, and artifacts. Kunming Western Hills Forest Reserve (昆明西山森林公园 Kūnmíng Xīshān Sēnlín Gōngyuán): Nature reserve with temples, hiking trails, and panoramic views of Kunming. Kunming Dragon Gate (西山龙门 Xīshān Lóngmén): Taoist temple complex with sculptures, caves, and panoramic views. Green Lake Park (翠湖 Cuìhú): Park with gardens, pavilions, and scenic views. Dianchi Lake (滇池 Diānchí): Scenic lake with parks, boat rides, and recreational activities. Yunnan Nationalities Village (云南民族村 Yúnnán Mínzú Cūn): Cultural theme park with ethnic minority exhibits, performances, and crafts. Yunnan Provincial Museum (云南省博物馆 Yúnnán Shěng Bówùguǎn): Museum with exhibits on Yunnan's history, culture, and artifacts. Kunming Golden Temple (昆明金殿 Kūnmíng Jīndiàn): Taoist temple with a golden pavilion, gardens, and cultural exhibits. Yunnan Nationalities University (云南民族大学 Yúnnán Mínzú Dàxué): University campus with architectural features, gardens, and cultural events. Kunming Cuihu Park (昆明翠湖公园 Kūnmíng Cuìhú Gōngyuán): Park with a lake, pavilions, and walking paths. Kunming Confucius Temple (昆明文庙 Kūnmíng Wénmiào): Confucian temple with historic architecture, gardens, and cultural events. Stone Forest (石林 Shílín): UNESCO World Heritage Site with unique limestone formations, caves, and hiking trails.

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