Travelling in China: Through the Open Door

From the grandeur of Tien-An Men Square in the centre of Beijing to the elaborate marble boat and richness of the Summer Palace at Quinhuayuan, and the awesome history of the Forbidden Palace, this is an eyecatching travelogue. With Australians now third highest on the list of tourists who visit China, this video is a must for anyone wishing to visit China or learn more about the country.

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Credits

co-producer

Silvio Rivier

Tony Chenn

director

Tony Chenn

Duration

01:00:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1989

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

324279

Language

English

Audience classification

G

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → China

Places → China

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1989

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