Duration: 05:48

Introducing China and the Chinese official language, Mandarin. We see how it's taught in schools and learn the art of Chinese writing.

Duration: 05:16

Daoism is China's indigenous religion. We visit a centre of Daoism in Beijing, where we see disciples chanting and visit the Confucius Temple, named after China's greatest philosopher.

Duration: 02:29

Beijing's Summer Palace is one of the most beautiful spots in the capital, with an imposing Buddhist temple overlooking a vast lake.

Duration: 02:46

The Ming Tombs are a popular sightseeing spot to the north of Beijing, and travelling by bike is a fun way to get there.

Duration: 04:13

Communist Party leader Deng Xiaoping's economic reforms in China have seen the emergence of private companies and joint venture companies. Women are also getting the opportunity to become successful entrepreneurs.

Duration: 05:00

Dr Wang Jin, once an ardent revolutionary during Mao's Cultural Revolution, is now an investment and management consultant to private businesses in Chengdu.

Duration: 06:34

Raising capital is an obstacle private entrepreneurs come across. We see Dr Wang at a technology stock exchange, where private businesses are introduced to potential investors.

Duration: 02:26

Dr Wang is now a successful business entrepreneur in her own right and owns a luxurious apartment to prove it.

Duration: 03:25

We see how people celebrate China's National Day on October 1st - sightseeing, shopping and cooking a family meal.

Duration: 03:20

Chinese New Year is the highlight of the year and people spend an entire week celebrating, such going to parks to take part in traditional festivities.

Duration: 03:58

The drinking of fine tea has become quite a fashion in modern-day China and tea-shops and tea-houses have sprung up in response to this fast-growing demand.

Duration: 04:16

The Chinese spend much of their leisure time eating out in restaurants, but for the mid-autumn festival an elaborate home-cooked dinner is preferred.