Upcoming videos – November 2024

With Walk East ...

A stunning performance from the Opening Gala of the Asian Games 2010 in GuangZhou. GuangZhou has been a major port for over 1,000 years and gateway to the Silk Road of the Sea.

With Wild Girl 野小妹 ... Bonus films - on mulberries ... On tomatoes ... On citrus fruits (mandarins) ... On loquat ...

Beautiful scenes from GuangXi province ...

From green Mung Beans ... Sprouted beans add a nice soft crunch to stir-fries, and also make the nutrition they contain more easily absorbed. There are many other herbs, seeds, garlic shoots and more to explore, without a farm, or even a garden.

A selection of highlights from the show ...

Scenes from the Great Wall Marathon 2013 ...

Great Wall of China Tour This itinerary takes you on a comprehensive journey along the Great Wall of China, starting from the western end in Jiayuguan and ending at the eastern end in Qinhuangdao. Week 1: Western End - Jiayuguan and Dunhuang Begin your journey at the western end of the Great Wall in Jiayuguan, Gansu Province. Explore the Jiayuguan Fort, an ancient military stronghold at the western terminus of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall. Visit the nearby Overhanging Great Wall and the First Beacon Tower to experience the rugged beauty of the western desert landscape. Travel to Dunhuang to visit the Mogao Caves and the Crescent Lake oasis, and learn about the Silk Road history of the region. Week 2: Central Section - Shanxi and Hebei Travel eastward to Shanxi Province to explore sections of the Great Wall at locations like Datong and Yanmenguan. Visit the Hanging Temple of Datong and the Yungang Grottoes, UNESCO World Heritage Sites renowned for their ancient Buddhist art and architecture. Continue to Hebei Province to visit iconic sections of the Great Wall such as Jinshanling and Simatai, known for their scenic beauty and well-preserved architecture. Week 3: Beijing and Surroundings Arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China, and explore the famous Mutianyu and Badaling sections of the Great Wall. Visit other historical and cultural attractions in Beijing, such as the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the Temple of Heaven. Take day trips to lesser-known sections of the Great Wall, such as Huanghuacheng and Jiankou, for a more secluded experience. Week 4: Eastern End - Liaoning and Hebei Travel northeast to Liaoning Province to visit sections of the Great Wall at locations like Shanhaiguan and Jinzhou. Explore the Old Dragon's Head, where the Great Wall meets the Bohai Sea, and visit the nearby Shanhaiguan Pass, known as the "First Pass Under Heaven." Return to Hebei Province to visit the eastern terminus of the Great Wall at Laolongtou (Old Dragon's Head) in Qinhuangdao.