The Giant Panda
The Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca, literally meaning "cat-foot black-and-white") is a mammal native to central-western and south-western China. The giant Panda is a true member of the Ursidae (bear) family. The Giant Panda's closest ursine relative is the Specatcled Bear of South Ameria. (more info)

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74 min
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2009
4:3
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The Last Shangri-La
Terraced Rice Paddies and Irrigation Exquisite heaven made by humans - where the water flows from mountains through bamboo-pipe irrigation. In the past, Yao ethnic group had to be chased down to Guangxi, the end of southwestern region to escape from the push of Han tribe. In order to settle down in this mountain with no water spring.

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51 min
Blu-ray & HD
2009
4:3
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The Last Salt Caravan
"The Last Salt Caravan" follows the Ancient Trade Route to Tibet’s mysterious gorge with a salton spring. We follow the caravan as it is taking a salt-selling journey on the Ancient Trade Route between Tibet and China. Throughout the history, salt had been the source of power and taxation.

This region and the salt caravan have never been introduced to outside world, and therefore, their local characteristics and culture are untouched by modern civilization. (more info)

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59 min
Blu-ray & HD
2009
4:3
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The Lily Town
The lotuses blossom most luxuriantly from June to September each year, and at this time the town organizes a series of Lotus Festival activities

The plants are harvested for their stems, roots, and cupules.

Taiwan is also being called for "Kingdom of Butterflies" with more than 400 species of butterflies in Taiwan, and 40 of them can be found nowhere else in the world! (more info)

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60 min
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2008
Widescreen 16:9
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Mount Ali and the Forest Highway
Ali Mountain is the general name of the eighteen hills including Zhu Hill and Tower Hill. The highest peak of Ali Mountain is Tower Hill with the height of 8,736 feet. Ali Mountain is world famous for its 'five rare sites' including the Sunrise, the Ali Mountain Forest Railway, the famous Alishan Sacred Tree, the Grand Sea of Clouds, and the Flamboyant Cherry Blossom.

The Ali Mountain Forest Railway is regarded as one of three mountain climbing railways. Traveling along the 236,220 feet -long railway, the train climbs from 98 feet to about 8,038 feet above sea level. Forestry used to play a crucial role in the economy. As transports for timber and supplies, forest railways were a vital lifeline. (more info)

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60 min
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2008
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MagicPlay Entertainment  ◦  September 2009