China is a land full with mystical legends, stunning treasures & ancient history. To gain an insight into this intriguing culture we explore the life & legacy of the first man to rule over a unified China, as well as two of the country's most ancient wonders
- The Great Wall & the Forbidden Palace. Qin Shi Huang Di was one of the most powerful men to have ever lived. Immensely ambitious yet terrified of assassination, one legacy of his reign to have survived over 2, 000 years of history is his army of Terracotta Warriors, built to protect his spirit in the afterlife. Discover the true story behind this incredible figure. Rising up from the land like a sleeping dragon, its vastness seemingly beyond the realm of human possibility, The Great Wall of China is the one most massive building achievements in history. Yet the truth behind its engineering marvel is as mysterious & ephemeral as the mists of the nearby Yellow River Valley. Finally, this fantastic DVD travels to the heart of Beijing & to the amazing Forbidden City, built in the 15th Century by over one million labourers & is the former home of 24 Emperors. The palace is so enormous it is a city unto itself, with 250 acres of requested splendour, 800 buildings & 10, 000 rooms.