With an eye on the future, more Chinese are reaching out to the peoples and culture of the West. They have opened their nation to the gaze of visitors, as more and more Westerners are touring this remarkable republic for themselves. This beautiful video visits the national capital of Beijing, a powerhouse tempered by parks and the magnificent Forbidden City. Make a stop in Suzhou, the Venice of the Far East, and then Hangzou and the West Lake, where Chinese newlyweds spend their honeymoon. Marvel at the physical and historical expanse of The Great Wall, built by human muscle and stretching nearly 4,000 miles over mountains and desert. At X'ian, see the famed Clay Army of terra cotta warriors that guarded the tomb of China's first emperor. Visit Guilin, a picturesque river valley known for its artistic inspiration. Make stops in Guangzhou and Shenzhen before visiting Shanghai, a magical megalopolis known as the world's most energetic city. Finally, travel to Hong Kong, one of the world's most thrilling urban centers with the most beautiful skyline on Earth. Today, China is steppingforward to take its place among the nations of the World. Extra Features: Chinese Opera: Arias & Acrobats - Acrobatics, mime and music tell stories of cultural heritage; The Dowager & The Last Emperor - An intriguing glimpse at ancient Chinese hierarchy in the Forbidden City; Shanghai: City With A Past - A fascinating East-meets-West political history; The Li River: A Fantasy Landscape - Rising mists join heaven and earth at these nature-sculpted banks; Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture - The healing power of herbs, seeds, roots, and the ancient art of acupuncture; Beijing Sights: Through the Eyes of History - The historical and cultural significance of the Great Wall, The Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Square.
- Actors: Video Visits
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
- Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
- ISBN: 1568559348
- Language (Original Language): English
- Region Code: 1
- Release Date: 2003-02-04
- Running Time: 100 minutes
- Theatrical Release Date: 1988
