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Hiking on the Great Wall from Jinshanling to Simatai, one of the most scenic and less crowded sections of the wall. Views all the way from the 22 towers hike plus 3 towers further in the un-repaired section of the wall. Recorded October 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: zero-project - Metamorphosis - 11 - The passage zero-project (www.zero-project.gr), licensed under the "Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)"

The largest and most impressive temple complex in the world, built between 9th and 14th centuries. Temples in the video: Angkor Wat (0:05), Angkor Thom (3:20), Terrace of the Elephants (3:20), Baphuon (3:41), Bayon (4:09), Ta Prohm (6:15), Preah Khan (7:56), Banteay Kdei (9:00), Pre Rup (9:35), Neak Pean (9:59), Banteay Srey (10:11), Bakong (10:32), Phnom Bakheng (10:45). Recorded February 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: "The Journey Home" from the album "Embrace The Moment", an album of instrumental yoga and relaxation music. Composed by Jai and Herrin Larkan. Flutes by Chris Lane. http://astronomyrecords.com http://herrin.com.au The album can be purchased here: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/embrace-the-moment/id1061347158?app=itunes

The beautiful lakes Louise & Moraine in the Banff National Park, Canada, and views from three popular scenic hikes in the surrounding area. Recorded July 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: Krusseldorf - Fractal World - 08 - Spirit Ale http://www.krusseldorf.com Licensed from the artist

Medieval Greek Orthodox monasteries, built on top of stunning sandstone peaks. Meteora is on the UNESCO World Heritage List: "'Suspended in the air' (the meaning of Meteora in Greek), these monasteries represent a unique artistic achievement and are one of the most powerful examples of the architectural transformation of a site into a place of retreat, meditation and prayer." Recorded May 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: zero-project - Untold stories of a dying moon - 06 - Moonlight No 2 zero-project - Autumn prelude - 02 - Autumn prelude zero-project (www.zero-project.gr), licensed under the "Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License":

Wat Phra Kaew, or else known as Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is located on the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. It is the most revered Buddhist shrine in Thailand. The Temple was completed in 1784, but the statue of the Emerald Buddha has much longer history, going back to beautiful legends. Recorded February 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: "Owl Forest" from the album Khôra by Herrin http://herrin.com.au/product/khora/

Bagan was capital of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) from 9th to 13th centuries. World known for the thousands of temples (2000+) spread in area of 100 sq km/ 40 sq miles. Recorded February 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: "Desert Rain" by Herrin - herrin.com.au

Mount Rainier National Park was the fifth National Park established in the US in 1899. The scenic views in the video were shot from the trails of the Paradise and Sunrise areas of the park. Recorded September 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: zero-project - Touch of Serenity zero-project (www.zero-project.gr), licensed under the "Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License"

The Ancient City of Pingyao is UNESCO World Heritage site for being "an exceptionally well-preserved example of a traditional Han Chinese city, founded in the 14th century. Its urban fabric shows the evolution of architectural styles and town planning in Imperial China over five centuries." The impressive city walls (total length 6 km/3.7 mi) were constructed in 14th century. Most buildings in the Old city are from the Ming and Qing dynasties. During the late Qing Dynasty, Pingyao was the financial center of China. Recorded October 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: Rejuvenescence - Dreamscapes - 01 - Mist of Dawn Licensed via ilicensemusic.com

Witness the stunning beauty of Grand Teton National Park! Views from multiple viewpoints along the scenic roads in the area.

The beaches of Ko Phi Phi Islands and the Railey peninsula are framed by stunning limestone cliffs. They are regularly listed between the top beaches in Thailand. Phi Phi Leh island is famous as location of the movie "The Beach" (Leonardo DiCaprio). Phra Nang and Railey West are located on the Railey peninsula and are accessible only by boat. Recorded February 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: zero-project - e-world: The ultimate edition - 04 - e-world zero-project (www.zero-project.gr), licensed under the "Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License"

Forbidden City is the widely popular name of the Imperial Palace in Beijing. On the list of the UNESCO World Heritage (quote): "Seat of supreme power for over five centuries (1416-1911), the Forbidden City in Beijing, with its landscaped gardens and many buildings (whose nearly 10,000 rooms contain furniture and works of art), constitutes a priceless testimony to Chinese civilization during the Ming and Qing dynasties" Recorded October 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: Alex Khaskin - True face of China Licensed via musicloops.com

The Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area (between the states of Oregon and Washington) is famous with the greatest concentration of waterfalls in North America.

The sunrise view from a hot air balloon of thousands of temples spread in the Bagan valley is one of the most impressive views one can enjoy. Bagan was the capital of the first Myanmar (Burma) kingdom from the 9th to 13th centuries. It has the largest concentration of Buddhist temples and ruins in the world. At its highest point, the area had more than 10 thousand temples, of which less than 3 thousand remain today. Recorded February 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: zero-project - Metamorphosis - 05 - Metamorphosis zero-project (www.zero-project.gr), licensed under the "Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License"

The Olympic National Park coastline has some of the wildest and most beautiful beaches in the world. With amazing views, sea-stacks, piles of driftwood, tide-pools and miles of coast line to explore, they are popular for beach combing, backpacking, and hiking along the Pacific Ocean, and less for sunbathing. Recorded September 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: zero-project - Untold stories of a dying moon - 06 - Moonlight No 2 zero-project (www.zero-project.gr), licensed under the "Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License"

Valley of Fire is located in the Mojave Desert in Nevada. It was named for the red sandstone formations, that can appear to be on fire when reflecting the sun. The formations of eroded sandstone and sand dunes are more than 150 million years old. Recorded June 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: DJ Habett - Moods - 01 - Gestures habett.net, licensed under the "Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License (CC BY-SA 3.0)"

The two most spectacular hikes in Zion National Park, Utah. The Angels Landing hike (with its amazing vistas) & The Virgin Narrows, hiking in the cold river from the Temple of Sinawava, up the river, pass the Orderville Canyon. Recorded June 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: zero-project - Touch of Serenity zero-project (www.zero-project.gr), licensed under the "Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License"

Long day hike to the top of Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, with outstanding views of Vernal and Nevada Falls, Half Dome, Yosemite Valley and the High Sierra. The trail is 14 mi/22.4 km long (round trip, via Vernal and Nevada Falls), elevation gain 4800 ft/1475 m. Two metal cables allow hikers to climb the last 400 feet to the summit. Recorded June 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: zero-project - Untold stories of a dying moon - 08 - The wind of oblivion zero-project (www.zero-project.gr), licensed under the "Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License"

Leshan Giant Buddha is 233 ft (71 m) tall statue, carved out of a cliff face during the 8th century, for more than 90 years. It is the largest stone Buddha in the world and the tallest pre-modern statue in the world. (Wikipedia) The Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Recorded October 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: DJ Habett - Moods - 01 - Understand habett.net, CC BY-SA 3.0 habett.net, licensed under the "Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License (CC BY-SA 3.0)"

The Shwedagon Pagoda is the most impressive and sacred Buddhist site in Myanmar. The pagoda is claimed to be 2,600 years old, but according to the historians and archaeologists it was built between 6th and 10th centuries. It has been damaged by earthquakes on several occasions and later rebuilt and raised higher, to its current height of 99 meters/325 ft. In the video: Early morning/Sunrise and late afternoon/Sunset views of the pagoda and the surrounding temples, stupas and shrines. Recorded February 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: zero-project - Metamorphosis - 07 - Eastern Illusion zero-project (www.zero-project.gr), licensed under the "Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License":

The highest waterfall in Yosemite National Park, with total drop of its three sections: 2,425 ft/739 m. Hike to the top of the Upper Fall and further to Yosemite Point. Recorded June 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: DJ Habett - A Loaf Of Dust - 08 - Piny Pockets (Holes) (habett.net), licensed under the "Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License (CC BY-SA 3.0)"

The sacred Popa Taung Kalat monastery sits incredibly atop a huge rocky outcrop. 777 steps lead to the top, offering stunning views of the surrounding plains and Mount Popa. Taung Kalat is one of the most sacred places in Myanmar. In addition to the Buddhist monastery, there are several Nat shrines (dedicated to spirits, worshiped in the country). Recorded February 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: "Stratospheric" from the album Khôra by Herrin http://herrin.com.au/product/khora/

The timeless, diverse beauty of Havana. Havana was founded in the 16th century by the Spanish and played strategic role in the connection between the New and the Old World. Old Havana and its fortification system is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Recorded April 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: “Inner Strength” from the album Embrace The Moment, an album of instrumental yoga and relaxation music. Composed by Jai and Herrin Larkan. Flutes by Chris Lane. http://astronomyrecords.com http://herrin.com.au The album can be purchased here: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/embrace-the-moment/id1061347158?app=itunes

The Grand Prismatic Spring is the largest pool in the Yellowstone National Park and the third in the world. It is located in the Midway Geyser Basin and its major feature is its amazing coloration, caused by bacteria, living on the edges of the mineral rich water.

The Hoh Rainforest is one of the largest rainforests in the U.S. and one of the best examples of temperate rainforest in the world. Recorded September 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: Moonove - Moonove - Hole licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License http://moonove.com, also check: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Moonove/

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, on the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. Stunning beauty!