Webcams Overview by earthTV Asia – China

China: landmarks, lakes and the cities of Yunnan

China offers several scales of discovery, from the Great Wall in the Beijing region to Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong and the towns of Yunnan. earthTV’s perspectives on China connect recognisable landmarks with their geographical settings. A river, a lake or the form of an old town can give a broader destination a personal point of entry.

Exploring China through specific places

The Beijing region introduces a monumental landscape through the Great Wall. Hong Kong turns towards the water, with Victoria Harbour giving its cityscape a defining geographical reference. Macau offers a further urban setting in which architecture provides a useful starting point. These places reward attention to their individual histories and forms.

Yunnan brings together a varied group of destinations. Dali’s towers and waterside settlements give architecture a relationship with the lake landscape, while Lijiang’s old town and mountain setting offer another approach to the region. The interest lies in the particular connections between each settlement and its surroundings.

Further Yunnan places widen the picture: the Honghe area, Qujing’s river setting and Dehong’s pagodas provide different subjects for discovery. Following one of these local themes keeps a journey through China grounded in named places. Begin with the landscape or landmark that interests you, then allow its context to unfold.