Mount Nemrut, Turkey We'll head back to Turkey to watch a breathtaking sun rise at Mount Nemrut. You can't leave Turkey without eating traditional kebabs or shopping for some Turkish turquoise jewelry. Our last stop is the enchanting stone forest, even more impressive when viewed from a hot air balloon.
Bamboo Sea of Anji A quick drive from Shanghai takes us to Anji, the great bamboo sea where we can enjoy the beautiful scenery and stroll along a famous movie set. You can learn everything you ever wanted to know about bamboo at the China Bamboo Exposition Park. And there's always time for a little fun, as our host engages in a water fight on the Huangpu River.
Searching for Ashima Our host, Andrew, makes his way to the Stone Forest, near Kunming in search Ashima, a local legend. We'll stroll through the Stone Forest, recently named a World Heritage Site and learn a little bit about the local culture. Andrew even joins in a local performance of music and dance.
Seeking Ashima After watching a classic Chinese movie about Yun Nan's'Ashima', Dalong decides to go to Kun Ming to look for his own'Ashima'himself! What kind of mysterious stories are there behind it? Let's follow Dalong and explore the home of the legendary'Ashima'----Yun Nan! Then explore the home of'San Xian', and experience the procedures of making it in a local workshop. Don't know what'San Xian'is or why it is famous and important in Chinese culture? Let Getaway tell you!
Turkish Delight Dalong is in a mad rush to get to an Istanbul restaurant in order to meet his chef friend Moraldo, who has made plenty of Turkish food for him. In this episode of Getaway we are not only going to taste the Turkish delicacies, but also explore some magical places in Turkey. And at the end of the day we'll relax in style with a Mediterranean mud bath.
City without Walls Situated in the north western Yun Nan, Lijiang is a beautiful river that covers an area of 7,648 square kilometers. Our host William Feng will take an adventure in Lijiang which he has never thought of before...Join William, and go to a gorgeous 800 year-old city without city walls...
The town itself is like an old natural garden. Walking along the streets and you'll surely find your surprises one after another!
Blue Mosque, Turkey Today's destination is Turkey. We'lltake you to the beautiful Blue Mosque in Istanbul and to the Topkapi Palace to view some beautiful jewels. Then, hop on a ferry to reach the Maiden's Tower for a panoramic view of Istanbul. We'll pick up some traditional head scarves for souvenirs and make our way home.
Legendary Guan Yu This time Dalong brings us to Guan Yu's'Chun-Qiu'fortress in Xu Chang. After spending a few minutes reading the epigraph inscribed on those huge stone walls, you would get fully involved in the touching story between Guan Yu and Cao cao during the'Three Kingdom'period. Following Dolong we can not only seethe 80-pound legendary blade used by Guan Yu, who achieved a truly epical status in the minds of most Chinese, but also learn many compelling stories when visiting the famous'Wen Feng Tower'.
Dalong will then bring you to Shi Pu Village, a 600+ year-old town, the oldest marine fishing town in China. With its attractive architecture, every corner of Shi Pu offers another, different spectacular view. The very first sound film in China,“The Song of the Fisherman”, was also filmed there. It was the first Chinese film to win international acclaim.
In this episode, our host Dalong continues his trip in Shi Pu Village. He will show you the“bowls street”, a short, steep lane where you can shop for myriad types of china. Its been there since ancient times. Explore the unique architecture in Shi Pu Village, built right up a steep cliff from the sea. It’s a favorite for painters who set up their easels right on the narrow steps.
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