Over 20,000 wild geese rest at Yellow River Wetland Nature Reserve
The Yellow River Wetland Nature Reserve in central China's Henan Province has recorded a gathering of around 20,000 wild geese from Siberia, the largest in history. The reserve has significantly improved its habitat, thus attracting more migrant birds looking for somewhere to spend the winter.
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More water birds flock to China's largest salt lake
Qinghai Lake, China's largest inland salt lake, has seen over 30,000 water birds, with some starting to breed, according to the administration of the local nature reserve. Dubbed as the most beautiful lake in China, Qinghai Lake plays an important role in the ecological security of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is an important ecological barrier in northern China and a key stop for migrant birds from Central and East Asia.
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New swan lake? Over 300 swans winter in NW China
Over 300 swans have arrived at the Manas National Wetland Park in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for the winter, almost doubling last year's number. At present, there are 331 species of wild animals in the park, along with 200 species of wetland plants.
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Whooper swans arrive in wetlands of eastern and northern China for wintering
Flocks of whooper swans have arrived to spend their winter in natural reserves of eastern and northern China. Rongcheng City, eastern China's Shandong Province, is known as Asia's largest habitat for swans during the winter. Over 6,000 swans will be wintering in China for the next five months.
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Resting ducks
A couple of ducks trying to get comfortable
Living in China: Top 10 Cities To Visit in China
China is such a large country (the 4th largest in the world to be exact) and has so much diversity in one land mass; that it’s often hard to see everything, even if you spend one year abroad. Whether you prefer the hustle and bustle of metropolitan cities, or the serenity and beauty of the countryside - here are the top 10 places in China that you should not miss!
#10 -Xi/an
Xi’an is located in the central northwest of China. It’s the eastern terminal of the historic Silk Road and is home to the famous Terracotta Warriors from the Qin Dynasty – making Xi’an a popular tourist destination. Be sure to visit the antique market and Cultural Street of Shuyuanmen to pick up craftwork from the city. At night, stroll around the Bell Tower and Wild Goose Pagoda to view the music and light performance.
#9 – Hangzhou
Hangzhou is located an hour outside of Shanghai and has a nice subtropical monsoon climate. These factors make Hangzhou a year-round popular destination. The most famous landmark here is the West Lake known for scenic beauty and popular historic sites. Local dishes are noted for their elaborate preparation and refreshing cuisine.
#8 – Harbin
Harbin is a city located in the northeast of China and is famous for the Annual International Ice and Snow Festival. In the winter, the temperature drops to -40 degrees F and C; which is ideal conditions for the massive ice sculptures. After exploring outside, head inside to a Dong Bei restaurant where you’ll be able to warm your insides with traditional Chinese comfort food such as potatoes, sweet and sour pork, and dumplings.
#7 – Guilin
Guilin is considered to be a pearly of China’s thriving tourist industry due to the stunning landscape. Take a cruise down the Li River where you can see the views depicted on the back of the 20RMB Chinese note. Venture into the Longji Rice Terraces for a taste of nature. Lastly, head underground to the Reed Flute Caves for another perspective of this amazing city.
#6 –Chengdu
Chengdu is Sichuan Province’s capital and home to the country’s national animal: the giant panda bears. Chengdu’s land is extremely fertile as it’s located in the center of a basin. There’s lots of natural resources here including a branch of the Yangtze Ricer and the beautiful Jiuzhai Valley. Don’t forget to wander down Jinli Street to sample hot and spicy street food or spend an afternoon in a traditional teahouse.
#5 – Chongqing
Chongqing is a modern port city on the upper side of the Yangtze River. It’s also known as the “Mountain City” as Chongqing has a wealth of water reserves, dense forests, and abundant flora and fauna. Tourists come to Chongqing of the natural wonders and famous Sichuan cuisine and hot pot. Nightlife in this city is very colorful!
#4 – Shenzhen
Shenzhen is Guangzhou’s neighbor, and is also close in proximity to Hong Kong. International trips are just a ferry ride away from Shenzhen! Major points of interest that you don’t want to miss here are the Window of the World, Splendid China Fold Village, and the Shenzhen Cultural Center.
#3- Guangzhou
Guangzhou is the third-largest city in China and is located in the south. There’s a “tropical” feel here with average temperatures hitting in the high 50s (about 14-15 degrees Celsius) in the winter and mid 80s (about 28-29 degrees Celsius) in the summertime. Amongst the dotted palm trees in the city, the main attractions of Guangzhou are the Canton Tower, Pearl River, Chimelong theme parks, and White Cloud Mountain.
#2 – Beijing
Beijing is the capital of China and is a leading economic and cultural city. There is a rich history in Beijing, spanning from the Great Wall of China, to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, to the National Stadium where the 2008 Olympic ceremonies were held. Interested in local food? The Beijing roast duck is delicious!
#1 – Shanghai
Shanghai is a city of over 26 million people and the list of things to see and do here are never ending. Top sights include The Bund where you can take pictures of the infamous Shanghai skyline, YuYuan Gardens, and the Former French Concession to eat world-class meals. Shanghai is located in the middle of China’s east coast, making it a quick flight to Japan, Korea, or the Philippines.
These are only our top 10 cities that we think you shouldn’t miss out on visiting. There are SO many places to see and cities in China to experience. Adventure is a click away, so start your journey with EF today!
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Animal protection in China：Black-necked cranes return to breeding grounds
This year's first flock of black-necked cranes recently arrived at Ruoergai Marshes National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Sichuan Province, after a 15-day journey stretching some 800 kilometers.
The black-necked crane, a first-class protected species in China, is the only kind of crane that inhabits and reproduces high on plateaus.
Aside from black-necked cranes, the reserve has seen the return of other migratory birds, with the total number reaching 10,000. Officials believe that the number of migratory birds has increased thanks to the area's improved environment in recent years.
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Why Are Half of the Rivers Disappearing in China?
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The first national water census was conducted
by the Chinese Ministry of Water Resources.
It show that rivers in China are disappearing
at the alarming rate of 1,000 per year.
Half of the rivers with catchment areas
over 100 square kilometers have gone.
Environmentalists blame over-exploitation of natural
resources, as well as unsustainable development policies.
These policies come from the Chinese regime, and are the
main causes for rivers disappearing and water shortages.
Increasingly environmental problems
pose threat to Chinese society.
The Chinese Ministry of Water Resources'
has conducted it's first national water census.
It revealed that there are 22,909 rivers with
catchment areas over 100 square kilometers.
This is in comparison to 30 years ago, when
there were more than 50,000 rivers of that size.
Where have the 27,000 rivers gone? This issue
has immediately drawn international attention.
Beijing's environmental protection officials admitted
that the main reason for the decreasing number of
rivers is the excessive development of the rivers.
This includes over-usage of groundwater reserves, the
destruction of the environment, and desertification of forests.
Fan Xiao, water expert and chief engineer of Sichuan
Bureau of Geology and Mineral, commented.
Fan believes China's river issue reflects
the larger scale damage to the environment.
If this continues, the damage will become
irreversible, and organisms will become extinct.
The consequences are frightening.
Fan Xiao, chief engineer of Sichuan
Geology and Mineral Bureau:
With the expansion of cities, construction of businesses
and industrial parks took place on landfills over rivers.
Also, the majority of water conservancy development
is derived from intercepting rivers ,and diverting water.
These constructions either cut off
the river flow or simply kill the river.
The United Nations has listed China as one of
the 13 countries most affected by water scarcity.
Water has become a huge livelihood issue.
Chinese official data shows that effluent discharge
has led to 40% of rivers being seriously polluted.
20% of the rivers have water
quality which is totally unusable.
The Times reported, environmental experts say that
the disappearance of the rivers is a real and a direct
manifestation of headlong, ill-conceived development.
This is where projects are often imposed
or approved without public consultation.
It also said that, large hydroelectric projects such as the
Three Gorges Dam... were likely to have played a role.
Fan Xiao believes the Communist regime's policies
for quick success and a nature of blindly pursuing
interests have over-exploited the rivers.
They are the main culprits for rivers vanishing,
and for environmental deterioration.
Fan Xiao: Current developments in
China are an unsustainable model.
This is at the cost of excessive
consumption of natural resources.
It destructs nature, and causes great pain to the
people. The government is responsible for it.
More than 10 years ago, experts have warned
about the crisis China's rivers were facing.
The pollution of some rivers nearing
disappearance is also shocking.
Recently, more than 16,000 dead pigs
were discovered in Huangpu River.
In addition, thousands of dead
ducks were found in Sichuan river.
This has triggered public discontent
over the threat to water quality.
On March 23, Shanghai residents protested
over the ineffective handling of the dead pigs incident by the authorities.
Protestors walked along the river.
The new Chinese Premier Li Keqiang
pledged more transparent pollution policies.
It is believed that the pollution issue has
become an issue of unrest for the authorities.
Fan Xiao: For at least ten years,
pollution has been a social issue.
Many protests are because of pollution.
It is happening everyday and
getting more and more serious.
The Times commentary has indicated that
the pollution has replaced the land grabbing
issue, and has angered the most Chinese.
It stated, The disappearance of rivers poses
both an environmental and social threat to China.
《神韵》2013世界巡演新亮点
Here is Where Swans Go For the Winter
More than 400 whooper swans have over the past week flown to a nature reserve in eastern China to spend the winter.
Located in the easternmost end of Shandong Province, the food-rich and largely undisturbed Rongcheng National Nature Reserve provides a winter sanctuary for swans and many other migrant bird species.
As many as 10,000 swans, together with tens of thousands of wild ducks, geese, and other birds, stay at the nature reserve from November to April.
The swans spend the daytime foraging and frolicking in estuaries or shallow shores of the reserve. At night, they gather to rest in inland fields in large flocks.
The reserve management team in Rongcheng provides at least 100 tons of corn for the swans every year.
The birds also have attracted wildlife lovers from across the country.
Swans crossing icy Yellow River for food in N China
Thousands of wild swans were seen walking across floating ice in the Yellow River in Pinglu County, north China. Pinglu is one of the top three winter habitats for swans in China. This winter, around 8,000 wild swans flocked into the river. They are from Siberia and Mongolia.
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Bats, Birds, Ducks, Sloth and many more.... at Singapore Zoo
The Singapore Zoo, formerly known as the Singapore Zoological Gardens or Mandai Zoo and now commonly known locally as the Singapore Zoo, occupies 28 hectares (69 acres) on the margins of Upper Seletar Reservoir within Singapore's heavily forested central catchment area. The zoo was built at a cost of $9 million granted by the government of Singapore and opened on 27 June 1973. It is operated by Wildlife Reserves Singapore, who also manage the neighbouring Night Safari, River Safari and the Jurong Bird Park. There are about 315 species of animal in the zoo, of which some 16 percent are considered to be threatened species. The zoo attracts 1.7 million visitors each year.
Animals at Singapore Zoo as of 2019:
Treetops Trail
Cotton-top tamarin
Common brown lemur
Greater mouse-deer
False gavial
Ring-tailed lemur
Siamang
White-faced saki
False gavial
Proboscis monkey
Oriental pied hornbill
Giant Asian pond turtle
Bala shark
Clown loach
Red arowana
Gibbon Island
Buffed-cheeked gibbon
Brown-headed spider monkey
Red ruffed lemur
Great white pelican
Frozen Tundra
Raccoon dog
Wolverine
Free Ranging Orangutan Island
Bornean orangutan
Sumatran orangutan
Wild Africa
African painted dog
Black wildebeest
Cheetah
Grant's zebra
Lion
Meerkat
Warthog
Ostrich
Red river hog
Rothschild's giraffe
Southern white rhinoceros
Cat Country
Sri Lankan leopard
Naked mole rat
Fossa
Reptile Garden
African spurred tortoise
Aldabra giant tortoise
Asian forest tortoise
Clouded monitor
Indian gharial
Komodo dragon
Painted terrapin
Rhinoceros iguana
Southern river terrapin
Reptopia
Indo-Pacific
Burmese python
Common gliding lizard
Chinese box turtle
Chinese stripe-necked turtle
Elephant trunk snake
Emerald tree monitor
Gold-ringed cat snake
Green tree python
Fiji banded iguana
Keeled rat snake
King cobra
Monkey-tailed skink
New Caledonian giant gecko
Oriental whip snake
Pig-nosed turtle
Puff-faced water snake
Reticulated python
Roti Island snake-necked turtle
Yangtze alligator
Africa and Madagascar
Ball python
Emperor scorpion
Gaboon viper
Flat-backed spider tortoise
Henkel's leaf-tailed gecko
Madagascar day gecko
Panther chameleon
Parson's chameleon
South America
Amazon milk frog
Channel-billed toucan
Cuvier's dwarf caiman
Dyeing dart frog
Eyelash viper
False map turtle
Giant monkey frog
Green and black poison dart frog
Green iguana
Golden poison frog
Mata mata
Northern caiman lizard
Plumed basilisk
Red-footed tortoise
Waxy monkey tree frog
Yellow-spotted river turtle
Deserts of the World
Bearded dragon
Blue-tongued skink
Frilled-neck lizard
Gila monster
Hermann's tortoise
Mexican redleg tarantula
Ornate mastigure
Rough knob-tailed gecko
Veiled chameleon
Western diamondback rattlesnake
Hatchery
Blue poison dart frog
Crested gecko
Electric blue gecko
Gooty sapphire ornamental
Large-eyed pitviper
Sungei Buaya
Saltwater crocodile
Tortoise Shell-ter
Burmese star tortoise
Elongated tortoise
Indian star tortoise
Leopard tortoise
Ploughshare tortoise
Radiated tortoise
Red-footed tortoise
Argentine black and white tegu
White-throated monitor
Fragile Forest
Large flying fox
Lesser mouse-deer
Linnaeus's two-toed sloth
Golden lion tamarin
Ring-tailed lemur
White-faced saki
Prevost's squirrel
Variable squirrel
Eclectus parrot
Great argus pheasant
Malayan peacock pheasant
Toco toucan
Maranon pigeon
Nicobar pigeon
Pied imperial pigeon
Pinon imperial pigeon
Western crowned pigeon
Red lory
Spotted whistling duck
Zebra dove
Green iguana
Red-bellied short-necked turtle
Archerfish
Giant mudskipper
Xingu River ray
Asian giant toad
Common green frog
Four-lined tree frog
Malayan horned frog
White's tree frog
Jungle nymph
Dragon headed katydid
Three-horned rhinoceros beetle
Great eggfly butterfly
Tree nymph butterfly
Hermit crab
Pond skater
Water scorpion
SPH Foundation Conservation Center
Celebes crested macaque
Goeldi's marmoset
Pygmy marmoset
Red-bellied tamarin
Elephants of Asia
Asian elephant
Primate Kingdom
Arapaima
Black-and-white colobus
Black-and-white ruffed lemur
Black-handed spider monkey
Black howler monkey
Common squirrel monkey
Javan langur
Patas monkey
Red-shanked douc
Tufted capuchin
Great Rift Valley of Ethiopia
Hamadryas baboon
Nubian ibex
Black-backed jackal
Meerkat
Rock hyrax
Saddle-billed stork
Australasia
Eastern grey kangaroo
Agile wallaby
Goodfellow's tree-kangaroo
Southern cassowary
Rainforest Kidzworld
American Sable rabbit
Falabella
Ferret
Goat
Guinea pig
Hedgehog
Miniature pig
Pony
Miscellaneous
Asian small-clawed otter
Malayan tapir
North Sulawesi babirusa
White tiger
Pygmy hippopotamus
Common warthog
Sun bear
Chimpanzee
Mandrill
California sea lion
African penguin
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In a Siberian Tiger's Footsteps. How Siberian tiger was saved from extinction by Russia and China
Each Siberian tiger needs hundreds of square kilometres of hunting territory to itself in order to thrive. This explains why the beasts used to roam freely across the Russia-China border. However by the end of the 20th century, hunters, poachers and loggers destroying its forest habitat had practically eliminated the species in the wild. Since then, the Chinese government has launched a programme aimed at making its territory the home to the largest number of tiger cubs in the world.
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RTD travels to Hunchun National Nature Reserve to meet the rangers and scientists that protect the tiger’s habitat and monitor its habits. Awesome camera footage shows the tiger enjoying life on its home turf while a former hunter tells the heart-wrenching story of how he changed sides in the battle between humans and wild animals.
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Why do the white cranes get tagged?
Researchers recently discovered three tagged white cranes among the migratory birds resting in northeast China's Jilin Momoge National Nature Reserve. Bird banding is an important way to study the migration of wild birds. China, Mongolia and Russia have established banding stations for tracing the migratory routes of white cranes.
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Beijing | Wikipedia audio article
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00:04:44 1 Etymology
00:06:46 2 History
00:06:55 2.1 Early history
00:08:21 2.2 Early Imperial China
00:12:06 2.3 Ming dynasty
00:15:46 2.4 Qing dynasty
00:17:49 2.5 Republic of China
00:20:10 2.6 People's Republic of China
00:24:34 3 Geography
00:27:50 3.1 Cityscape
00:27:59 3.2 Architecture
00:32:13 3.3 Climate
00:34:43 3.4 Environmental issues
00:36:48 3.4.1 Air quality
00:44:14 3.4.1.1 Readings
00:45:52 3.4.2 Dust storms
00:46:44 4 Politics and government
00:47:57 4.1 Administrative divisions
00:48:40 4.1.1 Towns
00:49:46 4.2 Judiciary and procuracy
00:51:26 4.3 Diplomatic missions
00:52:04 5 Economy
00:53:14 5.1 Sector composition
00:55:41 5.2 Economic zones
00:59:39 6 Demographics
01:04:42 7 Culture
01:08:09 7.1 Places of interest
01:15:07 8 Religion
01:16:36 8.1 Chinese folk religion and Taoism
01:19:16 8.2 Buddhism
01:22:59 8.3 Islam
01:24:32 8.4 Christianity
01:27:52 9 Media
01:28:02 9.1 Television and radio
01:28:58 9.2 Press
01:30:14 10 Sports
01:30:23 10.1 Events
01:33:29 10.2 Venues
01:34:25 10.3 Clubs
01:35:12 11 Transportation
01:35:41 11.1 Rail and high-speed rail
01:38:49 11.2 Roads and expressways
01:42:31 11.3 Air
01:45:42 11.4 Public transit
01:48:41 11.5 Taxi
01:50:57 11.6 Bicycles
01:52:38 12 Defence and aerospace
01:54:57 13 Nature and wildlife
01:58:25 14 See also
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Beijing (, nonstandard ;
Mandarin pronunciation: [pèi.tɕíŋ] (listen)), formerly romanized as Peking, is the capital of the People's Republic of China, the world's third most populous city proper, and most populous capital city. The city, located in northern China, is governed as a municipality under the direct administration of central government with 16 urban, suburban, and rural districts. Beijing Municipality is surrounded by Hebei Province with the exception of neighboring Tianjin Municipality to the southeast; together the three divisions form the Jingjinji metropolitan region and the national capital region of China.Beijing is an important world capital and global power city, and one of the world's leading centers for politics, economy and business, finance, education, culture, innovation and technology, architecture, language, and diplomacy. A megacity, Beijing is the second largest Chinese city by urban population after Shanghai and is the nation's political, cultural, and educational center. It is home to the headquarters of most of China's largest state-owned companies and houses the largest number of Fortune Global 500 companies in the world, as well as the world's four biggest financial institutions. It is also a major hub for the national highway, expressway, railway, and high-speed rail networks. The Beijing Capital International Airport has been the second busiest in the world by passenger traffic since 2010, and, as of 2016, the city's subway network is the busiest and second longest in the world.
Combining both modern and traditional architecture, Beijing is one of the oldest cities in the world, with a rich history dating back three millennia. As the last of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, Beijing has been the political center of the country for most of the past eight centuries, and was the largest city in the world by population for much of the second millennium A.D. Encyclopædia Britannica notes that few cities in the world have served for so long as the political headquarters and cultural center of an area as immense as China. With mountains surrounding the inland city on three sides, in addition to the old inner and outer city walls, Beijing was strategically poised and developed to be the residence of the emperor and thus was the perfect location for the imperial capital. The city is renowned for its opulent palaces, temples, parks, gardens, tombs, walls ...
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Beijing (;Mandarin pronunciation: [pèi.tɕíŋ] (listen)), formerly romanized as Peking, is the capital of the People's Republic of China, the world's third most populous city proper, and most populous capital city. The city, located in northern China, is governed as a municipality under the direct administration of central government with 16 urban, suburban, and rural districts. Beijing Municipality is surrounded by Hebei Province with the exception of neighboring Tianjin Municipality to the southeast; together the three divisions form the Jingjinji metropolitan region and the national capital region of China.Beijing is an important world capital and global power city, and one of the world's leading centers for politics, economy and business, finance, education, culture, innovation and technology, architecture, language, and diplomacy. A megacity, Beijing is the second largest Chinese city by urban population after Shanghai and is the nation's political, cultural, and educational center. It is home to the headquarters of most of China's largest state-owned companies and houses the largest number of Fortune Global 500 companies in the world, as well as the world's four biggest financial institutions. It is also a major hub for the national highway, expressway, railway, and high-speed rail networks. The Beijing Capital International Airport has been the second busiest in the world by passenger traffic since 2010, and, as of 2016, the city's subway network is the busiest and second longest in the world.
Combining both modern and traditional architecture, Beijing is one of the oldest cities in the world, with a rich history dating back three millennia. As the last of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, Beijing has been the political center of the country for most of the past eight centuries, and was the largest city in the world by population for much of the second millennium A.D. Encyclopædia Britannica notes that few cities in the world have served for so long as the political headquarters and cultural center of an area as immense as China. With mountains surrounding the inland city on three sides, in addition to the old inner and outer city walls, Beijing was strategically poised and developed to be the residence of the emperor and thus was the perfect location for the imperial capital. The city is renowned for its opulent palaces, temples, parks, gardens, tombs, walls and gates. It has seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Ming Tombs, Zhoukoudian, and parts of the Great Wall and the Grand Canal – all popular locations for tourism. Siheyuans, the city's traditional housing style, and hutongs, the narrow alleys between siheyuans, are major tourist attractions and are common in urban Beijing.
Many of Beijing's 91 universities consistently rank among the best in China, among which Peking University and Tsinghua University are ranked in the top 60 universities of the world. Beijing CBD is a center for Beijing's economic expansion, with the ongoing or recently completed construction of multiple skyscrapers. Beijing's Zhongguancun area is known as China's Silicon Valley and a center of innovation and technology entrepreneurship.
Otter recovered by UK Wild Otter Trust' Taking a closer look
Dead Otter in Pinged Carmarthenshire Wales UK' It was hit on the 21/05/2015 near the Nature Reserve ,A young male Otter or Dog Otter,The Otter has been reported to NR Wales 'The Otter will then be going to Cardiff-University-Otter-Project ,The New Otter crossing signs were under 2 miles away from this RTA .@UKWildOtterTrust (This is the same area as the Other Otter' RTAs from Pembrey to Kidwelly 'This is now known as a Hotspot for Otter deaths
Fieldsports Britain - Hunting in China
China: It's where pheasants come from - but it's where hunting sports and guns are banned. That's not what we found. Posing as tourists and using undercover cameras:
+ We join a bunch of local lads to go roughshooting in the mountains
+ We visit a paradise island where millionaires go to relax and shoot rabbits and deer
+ We catch crucian carp in city centre lakes
+ We go to the factories where they make most of your shooting and fishing kit
+ We go berry picking with a girl called Sunshine Sun
+ And we eat everything - meat, feet, guts and backbones
Come and meet the new hunting, shooting and fishing set in China. They are a lot like us.
For more on deer and rabbit shooting at Golden Sand Bay Resort on Danshanmen Island, read this story in the Daily Telegraph
For more on hunting at the Oriental International Hunting Park in the northern province of Shanxi visit
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For more about decoy production in China, visit
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Chef preparing barbeque at a Denwa Backwater Escape lodge
Chefs at a Denwa Backwater Escape lodge preparing delicious dishes and a barbeque platter for dinner.
Away from the city's hustle and bustle, Denwa Backwater Escape's many lodges lie on the edge of the forest of Satpura along the Denwa river with amazing scenic beauty.
Denwa Backwater Escape is a luxurious wildlife lodge built in the serene forest of Satpura near the Denwa river. It has 8 deluxe river view cottages and 2 river view tree houses and is a wonderful place to be with nature.
Denwa Backwater Escape is located overlooking the mesmerizing backwaters of a dam built on the Denwa River in Satpura National Park, the area is popularly known as Madhai. It is built on 10 acres of forested land along the river and across the river lies the national park. The park must be approached by boat and then by jeep in order to go deeper into the forest. The lodge offers stunning views of the Denwa River, grasslands and rolling Pachmari hills.
Satpura Tiger Reserve is spread over 1427 sq km and was formed in 1981 after joining Satpura, Pachmari and Bori sanctuaries. The altitude ranges from 300 to 1,352 metres (980 to 4,436 ft). The park is known for a variety of animals and birds including the tiger, leopard, sloth bear, crocodile and over 300 species of birds.
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Beijing | Wikipedia audio article
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Beijing
00:03:13 1 Etymology
00:04:36 2 History
00:04:44 2.1 Early history
00:05:44 2.2 Early Imperial China
00:08:15 2.3 Ming dynasty
00:10:42 2.4 Qing dynasty
00:12:06 2.5 Republic of China
00:13:41 2.6 People's Republic of China
00:16:38 3 Geography
00:18:49 3.1 Cityscape
00:18:57 3.2 Architecture
00:21:47 3.3 Climate
00:23:29 3.4 Environmental issues
00:24:56 3.4.1 Air quality
00:29:41 3.4.1.1 Readings
00:30:48 3.4.2 Dust storms
00:31:25 4 Politics and government
00:32:17 4.1 Administrative divisions
00:32:48 4.1.1 Towns
00:33:35 4.2 Judiciary and procuracy
00:34:45 4.3 Diplomatic missions
00:35:13 5 Economy
00:36:05 5.1 Sector composition
00:37:46 5.2 Economic zones
00:40:25 6 Demographics
00:43:53 7 Culture
00:46:13 7.1 Places of interest
00:50:55 8 Religion
00:51:57 8.1 Chinese folk religion and Taoism
00:53:46 8.2 Buddhism
00:56:16 8.3 Islam
00:57:11 8.4 Christianity
00:59:27 9 Media
00:59:36 9.1 Television and radio
01:00:16 9.2 Press
01:01:10 10 Sports
01:01:18 10.1 Events
01:03:26 10.2 Venues
01:04:05 10.3 Clubs
01:04:39 11 Transportation
01:05:02 11.1 Rail and high-speed rail
01:07:06 11.2 Roads and expressways
01:09:35 11.3 Air
01:11:43 11.4 Public transit
01:13:44 11.5 Taxi
01:15:18 11.6 Bicycles
01:16:26 12 Defense and aerospace
01:17:59 13 Nature and wildlife
01:20:23 14 See also
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Beijing (;Mandarin pronunciation: [pèi.tɕíŋ] (listen)), formerly romanized as Peking, is the capital of the People's Republic of China, the world's third most populous city proper, and most populous capital city. The city, located in northern China, is governed as a municipality under the direct administration of central government with 16 urban, suburban, and rural districts. Beijing Municipality is surrounded by Hebei Province with the exception of neighboring Tianjin Municipality to the southeast; together the three divisions form the Jingjinji metropolitan region and the national capital region of China.Beijing is an important world capital and global power city, and one of the world's leading centers for politics, economy and business, finance, education, culture, innovation and technology, architecture, language, and diplomacy. A megacity, Beijing is the second largest Chinese city by urban population after Shanghai and is the nation's political, cultural, and educational center. It is home to the headquarters of most of China's largest state-owned companies and houses the largest number of Fortune Global 500 companies in the world, as well as the world's four biggest financial institutions. It is also a major hub for the national highway, expressway, railway, and high-speed rail networks. The Beijing Capital International Airport has been the second busiest in the world by passenger traffic since 2010, and, as of 2016, the city's subway network is the busiest and second longest in the world.
Combining both modern and traditional architecture, Beijing is one of the oldest cities in the world, with a rich history dating back three millennia. As the last of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, Beijing has been the political center of the country for most of the past eight centuries, and was the largest city in the world by population for much of the second millennium A.D. Encyclopædia Britannica notes that few cities in the world have served for so long as the political headquarters and cultural center of an area as immense as China. With mountains surrounding the inland city on three sides, in addition to the old inner and outer city walls, Beijing was strategically poised and developed to be the residence of the emperor and thus was the perfect location for the imperial capital. The city is renowned for its opulent palaces, temples, parks, gardens, tombs, walls and gates. It has seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Ming Tombs, Zhoukoudian, and parts of the Great Wall and the Grand Canal – all popular locatio ...