James Hilton's legendary novel Last Horizon wows readers with a paradise, characterized by snow-capped mountains, vast grasslands, lush vegetation, gorgeous gorges and idyllic lakes. Shangri-la is a dream for many, but you can find a real one not far from Guilin.

Gedan Songzanlin Monastery - Johan travels to Shangri-La
Apr 16, 2007

Brief on Shangri-La - Johan travels to Shangri-La
Apr 05, 2007  

• The Shangri- la Mar 28

Kunming, capital of Yunnan Province, with a history of more than 2400 years, owes its importance to the fact that it was the gateway to the celebrated Silk Road that facilitated trade with Tibet, Sichuan, Myanmar and India.

Guoqiao Rice Noodles - Johan's Trip to Kunming
Mar 20, 2007

Pu-erh Tea - Johan's Trip to Kunming
Mar 28, 2007

• Yunnan Mar 28
• Kunming Mar 28
• Yearly Climate Info-Kunming Mar 28

Sanya is the destination of of nearly every visitor to the island. Though relics at the westerly town of Yazhou prove that the area has been settled for close to a thousand years, Sanya city itself is entirely modern, maintained as a scruffy tourist centre, fishing port and naval base for monitoring events in the South China Sea.

Ends of the Earth - Explorer Johan's trip to Sanya City
Duration: 05:30
Mar 20, 2007

Assault Boat - Johan travels to Hainan Sanya
Duration: 04:51
Mar 28, 2007

• Sanya  Mar 28
• Sanya Blue Sky YH Mar 28
• Yearly Climate Info-Sanya  Mar 28

Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province, is located in the middle reaches of the Songhua River in the south of the province. The whole city covers an area of 632 square miles, with a population of 2.54 million.

Yabuli Ski Resort - Johan travels to Harbin
Apr 19, 2007

Northeastern Chinese Cuisine - Johan travels to Harbin
Apr 05, 2007

• Harbin Mar 28
• Harbin Popular Spots Mar 28
• Yearly Climate Info- Harbin Mar 28

Johan Ernst Nilson
Johan Ernst Nilson is one of most experienced explorers in Europe -- his footprint can be found around the world. Recently, Jongo.com invited the great explorer to come to China to explore the country's rich culture, ancient history, and mysterious landscapes.