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Sharing my latest walk from Beijing. Most people think of Japan when they see pink blossoms, but this is Haitang Flower Creek in the heart of Wangjing, Beijing’s "Silicon Valley" and home to one of the world's largest Korean expat communities. This 2-kilometer corridor features over 2,000 Chinese flowering crabapple trees (Haitang) that reach peak bloom in spring. Beyond the aesthetics, the walk explores the massive environmental shift in the city as well including Beijing’s “sponge city” initiative. As always, turn on CC for context and commentary or leave them off for a pure immersive stroll through this secret spring paradise in Beijing.

Sharing my latest walking video in Beijing. This time, we’re at the Temple of Heaven, where Chinese emperors performed rituals that determined the fate of an empire. Built in 1420, this massive UNESCO World Heritage complex is where emperors would pray and speak to the heavens for good harvests and good fortune. Over 600 acres, the Temple of Heaven Park is nearly 4x larger than the Forbidden City and in this nearly 2-hour walk, we cover all the major attractions including the iconic Hall of Prayer, to a mysterious wall with impossible acoustics, to the altar that was considered to be the exact center of universe. As always, turn on CC for historical context and commentary, or leave it off for the immersion!

Sharing my latest walking video in Beijing. Welcome to Chang'an Avenue, the political heart of a superpower. This street is often called Beijing's "Power Axis" and runs east-west directly through the center of the city. Walking on this street you will pass by the CCP Headquarters called Zhongnanhai, essentially China's White House, the iconic Tiananmen Gate and Square, and much more. This area is tightly controlled and we have to pass by a few security checkpoints showing passports to get through. The rainy atmosphere adds to the cinematic feel too. Turn on CC for commentary and historical context or leave it off for the immersion!

Sharing my latest 4K walking video of Beijing. This time we are exploring Shichahai, a stunning network of three ancient lakes that has served as the city’s 'lifeline' for over 700 years. While the rest of Beijing rushes toward the future with skyscrapers, this area remains the soul of the old city where 13th-century history meets the vibrant energy of modern nightlife. Turn on CC to get commentary and historic info or keep it off for just the ambient sounds and atmosphere.