Chinese Scenery: Mount E Mei / Lijiang River / Mount Wuyi / Mount Tai
中国风光系列：峨眉山 / 漓江 / 武夷山 / 泰山
Order No. D4004
ISBN: 7887460700
EAN: 6937475384226
Picture Format: NTSC (good for North American users)
Length: 60 min.
Number of Disc: 1
Language: Chinese with English and Simplified Chinese subtitles
Publisher: China Intercontinental Audiovisual Press
Pub Year: 2007
Price: $14.95
Mount E Mei, located in the southwest of Sichuan province, is one of the Four Buddhist Holy Mountains in China. It is famous for its beautiful landscapes, unique landform, abundant resources of animals and plants, and long history of Buddhist culture. Of all ages, Mount E Mei is the ideal place where people observe the ceremony of Buddhism, sight-see, undertake scientific expeditions and live for health-care. For thousands of years, the Buddhist-incense has been keeping burning and the tourists come one after another. In 1996, Mount E Mei was acknowledged by UNESCO to be Natural and Cultural World Heritage.
Lijiang River is located in the area of Zhuang minority Autonomous Region, Guangxi province. It is considered as the most beautiful and particular water area of Chinese landscapes. On both sides of the wandering more than 100-kilometer-long river, there are stretching peaks with different oulines, the largest-scale and the most beautiful karst landform in the world, and the typical local foldway which combine to create a natural Chinese landscape painting. For thousands of years, Lijiang River is wee-known for its water and mountains.
Mount Wuyi, located in Minnan area, southeast of China, covers an area of 70 square kilometers. It is famous for its “Danxia” landform in the wourld. Besides, its attracting natural landscapes such as Jiuquxi Stream, Thrity-six Peaks, Seventy-two Caves, Ninety-nine Rocks contribute to its reputation as the No. 1 beauty in the southeast of China. Mount Wuyi is not only the place where plants typical of Southeast of China is well protected, but also the best habitat of many endangered animals. In 1999, Mount Wuyi was acknowledged by UNESCO to be Natural heritage as well as the cultural Heritage as shown in the list of World Heritage.
Mount Tai stands loftily in the middle part of Shandong province. Its main peak is called Yuhuangfeng with an attitude of 1,545 meters. Since the ancient times, Mount Tai is invariable proud of being “the seat of five famous mountains” in China. It serves as an epitome of Chinese civilization for thousands of years because of its rich natural and cultural landscapes. In 1987, Mount Tai was officially acknowledged by UNESCO to be the cultural and natural heritage in the list of World Heritage.
Instruction: The following introduction is in Chinese. If your computer doesn’t show Chinese characters, please right click your mouse, select Encoding and then select Chinese Simplified to read in Chinese.
Chinese Scenery: Mount Heng / Jiuzhaigou / Mount Lu
中国风光系列：恒山 / 九寨沟 / 庐山
Order No. D4002
ISBN: 7887460700
EAN: 6937475384202
Picture Format: NTSC (good for North American users)
Length: 60 min.
Number of Disc: 1
Language: Chinese with English and Simplified Chinese subtitles
Publisher: China Intercontinental Audiovisual Press
Pub Year: 2007
Price: $14.95
Three documentaries are included in this DVD:
Mount Heng is located in the area of Shanxi province. It is credited to be the King of all the mountains in the north for its loftiness and majesty. The mountain’s outline and relief make it stand out remarkably among any other mountains. Those natural landscape such as “sunset cliff”, Mount Heng pine trees and the Suspending Temple are acclaimed as the peak of perfection.
Jiuzhaigou is located in Ah Ba autonomous region of a Qiang minority, Sichuan province. It is a marvelous valley where over one hundred colorful lakes of different sizes are scattered. The natives call them “Haizi”, meaning the sons of sea. Among the dense primeval forests and colorful lakes, there lies nine fenced villageds for which JiuZhaigou is taken its name. Lakes, waterfalls, forests, colorful ponds, and more are fascinating spots.
Mount Lu Walking along Yangtse River, we will approach a well-known Chinese mount - Mount Lu. Su Dongpo, an eminent writer in Northern Song Dynasty, ever wrote a famous poem which cast a mysterious mask upon the mount. In this documentary, the natural landscapes of the waterfalls, villas and the unusual phenomenon of six religions co-existing on the same mount are described in detail.
Instruction: The following introduction is in Chinese. If your computer doesn’t show Chinese characters, please right click your mouse, select Encoding and then select Chinese Simplified to read in Chinese.
Chinese Scenery: Mount Huang / Kanasi / Zhangjiajie
中国风光系列：黄山 / 喀纳斯 / 张家界
Order No. D4001
ISBN: 7887460700
EAN: 6937475384196
Picture Format: NTSC (good for North American users)
Length: 60 min.
Number of Disc: 1
Language: Chinese with English and Simplified Chinese subtitles
Publisher: China Intercontinental Audiovisual Press
Pub Year: 2007
Price: $14.95
The DVD includes three documentaries.
Mount Huang, a beauty spot where many unusual natural landscapes such as peaks, rocks, pine trees, clouds and springare seen at the same place, claims to be “The Magic in the world”. It is already acknowledged to be the natural and cultural heritage of the whole world.
In this documentary, the particular outline of Mount Huang, the natural beauty of its lofty and majestic peaks, and the marvelous human landscapes are vividly demonstrated.
Kanasi is located in Xinjiang, northwest of China, where folkloric paintings and marvelous landscapes are seen. Whoever goes to Kanasi can’t help marveling at the illusive changes of the mirage. In this play, wonderful natural landscapes, the simple folkway of the minorities and even the exotic of Russia will be shown to you.
Zhangjiajie is located in the northwest of Hunan province, south China. It covers an area of 130 square kilometers. As the first national forest park, Zhangjiajie is proud of its abundant natural resources. The whole area is divided into 6 beauty spots where unusual scenes of mountains, water, stones, clouds, animals and plants can be seen. Each of the beauty spots is different. In 1992, Zhangjiajie was acknowledged by UNESCO to be a World Natural Heritage.
Instruction: The following introduction is in Chinese. If your computer doesn’t show Chinese characters, please right click your mouse, select Encoding and then select Chinese Simplified to read in Chinese.
Chinese Scenery: Qinghai Lake / Mount Hua / Lijiang
中国风光系列：青海湖 / 华山 / 丽江
Order No. D4003
ISBN: 7887460700
EAN: 6937475384219
Picture Format: NTSC (good for North American users)
Length: 60 min.
Number of Disc: 1
Language: Chinese with English and Simplified Chinese subtitles
Publisher: China Intercontinental Audiovisual Press
Pub Year: 2007
Price: $14.95
Qinghai Lake, located in the northeast of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau which is credited to be the roof of the world, is the biggest enclosed lake and salt-water lake. Qinghai Lake, stretching over a vast area, provides a beautiful landscape. In 1994, Qinghai Lake was acknowledged to be the key scenic resort and historic site in China. In 1997, it was acknowledged to be national nature reserve area.
Mount Hua, located in Huayin city, Shanxi province, is famous for its steepness and dangerousness. Mount Hua is proud of its beautiful landscape. Besides, as a Taoist Holy Mountain, it is also considered as the No. 1 steep mountain. Mount Hua consists of five minor mountains. Seen in the distance, Mount Hua looks like a stoned lotus breaking into the clouds. Around the main peaks, there are more than 70 minor peaks which look like the petals of the lotus. Mount Hua is proud of its long history. Human and natural landscape can be seen everywhere. To probe into the relics of Chinese civilization, Yellow River is the starting point, while Mount Hua is guiding clue.
Lijiang, located in the verge of Qinghai-Tibet Plaeau and in the area of Yunnan province, covers an area of 20,600 square kilometers. The landform of Lijiag is complicated and diversified, such as mountains, level lands and river valley. The difference of altitude can reach 4,581 meters. The whole area enjoy three kinds of climates typical of semitropical areas, temperate latitudes and the intemperate zones. There are beautiful landscapes, profound and particular Naixi nationality folkway, and long history of Dongba civilization that greatly attract to people. Lijiang was acknowledged by UNESCO to be the list of World Heritage.
Instruction: The following introduction is in Chinese. If your computer doesn’t show Chinese characters, please right click your mouse, select Encoding and then select Chinese Simplified to read in Chinese.
Qinghai Province / The Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
青海 / 宁夏
Order No. D4006
ISBN: 9787887461285
EAN: 6937475386695
Picture Format: NTSC (good for North American users)
Length: 60 min.
Number of Disc: 1
Language: Chinese with English and Simplified Chinese subtitles
Publisher: China Intercontinental Audiovisual Press
Pub Year: 2007
Price: $14.95
The DVD demonstrates the local conditions and culture of these two places.
Located in the northeast of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Qinghai is an important corridor linking up the country’s inland areas and Tibet. It is considered the “Home of the Mountains.” It has the richest resources of glacier in China. It is also the origin of the country’s most important rivers -- the Yangtze River and the Yellow River. The province boasts rich water, oil, natural gas and non-ferrous metal resources. Qinghai is a province where multiple ethnic groups dwell and has the glorious culture of Tibetan-sect Buddhism.
Located on the upper-middle reaches of the Yellow River, Ningxia is noted for its advantageous natural conditions. It is one of the origins of the Chinese civilization and also the only Hui ethnic group autonomous region. It is where the Yellow River culture, Islamic culture, and Western Xia culture have integrated with each other. It claims to be a bright pearl on the Yellow River.
Order No. D4009
ISBN: 9787887461285
EAN: 6937475386701
Picture Format: NTSC (good for North American users)
Length: 60 min.
Number of Disc: 1
Language: Chinese with English and Simplified Chinese subtitles
Publisher: China Intercontinental Audiovisual Press
Pub Year: 2007
Price: $14.95
The DVD demonstrates the nature, culture, resources, and economy of the two amazing western areas in China.
Shaanxi is the best place where you can seek the heritages from Han and Tang dynasties. As the political, cultural and economic center of the Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang dynasties, Shaanxi was the cradle of the mainstream Chinese culture. Xian, capital of Shaanxi province, hosts the world-famous Terra-cotta Warriors site.
Located on the ancient Silk Road that conducted exchanges between China and the Central Asian countries and those farther west, Gansu province covers a vast area, boasts natural beauty, boundless Gobi desert, primitive loess plateau and crystal glacier. Its rich cultural heritage, represented by Dunhuang grottoes, attracts people from all over the world.
Order No. D4013
EAN: 6937475390043
Picture Format: NTSC (good for North American users)
Length: 111 min.
Number of Disc: 2
Language: Chinese with English and Simplified Chinese subtitles
Publisher: Guangzhou Audio & Video Publication
Price: $19.95
Shanghai, full of skyscrapers and activity, is an energetic biggest city in China. This DVD will let you enjoy Shanghai’s picturesque sights and local customs, making you better understand its abundant culture and history.
The Chongqing Municipality / Sichuan
重庆 / 四川
Order No. D4008
ISBN: 9787887461285
EAN: 6937475386725
Picture Format: NTSC (good for North American users)
Length: 60 min.
Number of Disc: 1
Language: Chinese with English and Simplified Chinese subtitles
Publisher: China Intercontinental Audiovisual Press
Pub Year: 2007
Price: $14.95
The DVD demonstrates the nature, culture, resources, and economy of the two amazing western regions in China.
Chongqing is one of the major industrial bases in China, which has an industrial system leaning heavily towards heavy industry. It is the first major Chinese city where comprehensive reforms were launched to open China up to the rest of the world in the late 1970s.
.Sichuan, called “the Land of Abundance,” has a past of developed agriculture in ancient times. There are numerous natural landscapes and cultural sites such as Jiuzhaigou, Mount Emei and Mount Qingcheng. Some of these are listed as the world's cultural or natural heritages.
Order No. D4010
ISBN: 9787887461285
EAN: 6937475386732
Picture Format: NTSC (good for North American users)
Length: 60 min.
Number of Disc: 1
Language: Chinese with English and Simplified Chinese subtitles
Publisher: China Intercontinental Audiovisual Press
Pub Year: 2007
Price: $14.95
The DVD demonstrates the nature, culture, resources, and economy of the two amazing western areas in China.
Inner Mongolia covers parts of the northeast, north and the northwest of China. The area abounds in resources, such as forests in its east, iron in the west, grain in the south, prairies in the north and coal everywhere. The geographic advantage of bordering on Russia and Mongolia lends wings to Inner Mongolia for its future development.
Located in the southwest of China, Guangxi has rich natural resources. Its water resources and marine resources rank the first among all the provinces in southern China. The brilliant local Zhuang ethnic group culture and the picturesque landscape of Guilin city appeal tremendously to tourists from around the world.
Order No. D4005
ISBN: 9787887461285
EAN: 6937475386688
Picture Format: NTSC (good for North American users)
Length: 90 min.
Number of Disc: 1
Language: Chinese with English and Simplified Chinese subtitles
Publisher: China Intercontinental Audiovisual Press
Pub Year: 2007
Price: $14.95
Xinjiang was an important corridor on the ancient Silk Road. It has abundant resources of water, solar energy and geothermal energy. Its natural landscapes are picturesque and unique. There are snow-capped peaks as well as basins, blue lakes and oases. Some of the famous cultural resources include the site of the ancient Gaochang City, the Ruins of Loulan and the ancient tomb sites. The culture of the ethnic minority groups is well preserved. The epic Jianggar and the “Twelve Mukams” opera, for example, are widely acclaimed as art masterpieces. All of the above can be viewed in this 90-minute DVD.
西藏旅游：拉萨，日喀则
Order No. D4011
ISBN: 9787887461292
EAN: 6937475386787
Picture Format: NTSC (good for North American users)
Length: 75 min.
Number of Disc: 1
Language: Chinese with English and Simplified Chinese subtitles
Publisher: China Intercontinental Audiovisual Press
Pub Year: 2007
Price: $14.95
The DVD demonstrates two beautiful areas in Tibet in depth.
The ancient Lhasa city, which is the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region today, has a history of 1300 years. Lhasa has been the center of Tibetan Buddhism since the ancient times and become a superlative holy land in the Buddhists’ minds. Jokhang Monastery, Dreprung Monastery and Gandan Monastery constitute the centers of Buddhist architectural group, which are yearned for by the Buddhist faithfuls.
Lhasa now has become a major city on the Roof of the World, boasting comprehensive urban functions, reasonable size, favorable environment for investment and a place where fine traditions of the ethnic Tibetan group and modern 1civilization are integrated.
Xigaze area was called “the Rear of Tibet”. The area borders on Sikkim, Bhutan and Nepal . Xigaze area holds an important position in Tibetan Buddhism. There are numerous religious schools and temples, among which Tashihungpo Monastery is the best known. The splendid local culture has been carried forward in various forms. Its charm is attracting more and more tourists from all over the world.
Order No. D4012
ISBN: 9787887461292
EAN: 6937475386800
Picture Format: NTSC (good for North American users)
Length: 60 min.
Number of Disc: 1
Language: Chinese with English and Simplified Chinese subtitles
Publisher: China Intercontinental Audiovisual Press
Pub Year: 2007
Price: $14.95
Norbu Lingka is a typical Tibet-style garden. In the 18th century the Seventh Dalai Lama chose a piece of land on the suburbs of Lhasa to build his summer palace and the resort has been constantly expanding ever since. The DVD demonstrates the garden in detail.
The Phalha Manor is the best preserved manor in Tibetan. It was owned by the nobility at the beginning. Part of the DVD shows the life of the serf owners and the serfs in the past..
Order No. D4014
EAN: 6937475390036
Picture Format: NTSC (good for North American users)
Length: 40 min.
Number of Disc: 1
Language: Chinese with English and Simplified Chinese subtitles
Publisher: Qilu Audio & Video Publication
Price: $14.95
Xiamen, on the coast of southeast China, right opposite Taiwan across the sea, is regarded as the most cozy and one of the most beautiful cities in China.
In this DVD, the host will show you the best views of the so-called Island of Piano Gulangyu, the famous Buddhist temple Nanputuo, the refreshing air of Taiwan folkloric villages, the well-known Xiamen University and Jimei Academic Village, etc. You’ll definitely have a feast of eye by enjoying the unaffected ethos, warmness of homestead, peaceful lives, the unique history, reality and culture of Xiamen.
Yunnan Province / Guizhou Province
云南 / 贵州
Order No. D4007
ISBN: 9787887461285
EAN: 6937475386718
Picture Format: NTSC (good for North American users)
Length: 60 min.
Number of Disc: 1
Language: Chinese with English and Simplified Chinese subtitles
Publisher: China Intercontinental Audiovisual Press
Pub Year: 2007
Price: $14.95
The DVD demonstrates the nature, culture, resources, and economy of the two amazing western provinces in China.
Yunnan, located in the southwest plateau area of China, means “south of the colorful clouds.” The province’s climate ranges from that in the frigid zone, temperate zone, subtropical zone to tropical zone. As a result, Yunnan has rich zoological and botanical resources. High mountains, valleys, snow-capped peaks, glaciers and plateau meadow contribute to Yunnan’s fast economic development. “The Southern Silk Road” , or actually ancient caravan-trails, wound its way across the province to Southeast Asia and South Asia in ancient China, becoming a major international trade route at the time.
Guizhou is located in the mountainous plateau. Its relatively secluded geography makes it possible for the primitive cultures of various ethnic groups to remain intact. So, a dazzling array of ethnic cultures and customs is presented about the province.
