Grasslands stretch away before you as you emerge from the area where the Uyghurs live. A dazzling vision of blue sky opening out above a carpet of grass.

Explore a restored section of the Great Wall, which can be climbed so high that it seems lonely.

A glimpse into one of the Busiest cities in the world. Music by Talvin Singh

A black & white photo essay illustrating why the middle of January is the best time to visti Beijing...

Kowloon at night, the waterfront walk looking out at the brightly lit boats and buildings on Hong Kong Island, Temple Street market, and a laser and firework display from the Hong Kong Island buildings.

On the southwestern coast of Lantau, one of Hong Kong's outlying islands is a fishing village called Tai-O. It's one of the last remaining fishing villages with stilt houses built hundreds of years ago.

Visit to some monasteries in Sichuan region.

Monastery of Zengke, Rangtang, Sichuan.

Trips to Stanley market, Aberdeen - home of the floating restaurants - the giant escalator system and Victoria Peak, all on Hong Kong Island.

The "Las Vegas of Asia"? That's not the Macau we found. Before casino developers raze the entire peninsula, indietrekker wanders the back roads in search of authentic Macanese street food