Central China is the cradle of Chinese civilization. Comprised of four states: Shaanxi, Henan, Shanxi and Inner Mongolia. The region is brought together by the legendary Yangtze River and the mythology of fear and fertility it carries. Traveler Megan McCormick begins her journey in the capitalist city of Shanghai before traveling through Suzhou to the stunning Yellow Mountains. After a few days hiking and a trip down the river she ends her journey among the Terracotta Army of Xi'an.
ˇ Train with Shanghai's famous acrobatic troupe.
ˇ Learn to spin silk in Suzhou.
ˇ Sample local snake wine in Tunxi.
ˇ Visit the huge Three Gorges Dam.
ˇ View the Buddhist carving in the caves at Dazu.
VHS, 50 Minutes, NTSC (North America only)
