Places of a Lifetime: Beijing From the massive austerity of Tiananmen Square to the bustling new business and shopping districts, Beijing is a city that intrigues, inspires, and rewards.

Places of a Lifetime: Hong Kong A frantic, hurly-burly mixture of capitalism and exoticism, Hong Kong has been called the “most thrilling city on the planet.”

Photo Gallery: China Compare the remnants of China’s rich history with its rapid modernization. Download photos and wallpaper.

China: Inside the Dragon Chinese history has become the story of average citizens. But there are risks when a nation depends on the individual dreams of 1.3 billion people rather than a coherent political system with clear rule of law.

Discover Music from China Browse by region, country, genre, or artist to watch music videos and download mp3s from around the globe. Listen to the world with Nat Geo Music.