Summary: Did Marco Polo really make it to China? Did he spend 17 years in the company of the Emperor Kublai Khan? On his death bed he claimed, 'I have only told you half of what I saw!' We believe him. <R>Disc 1: 'Marco Polo's Roof of the World' - <BR>The famous Venetian explorer, travelled to China on the Silk Road across the Roof of the World, the source of the mighty Mekong, Yangtze & Yellow Rivers. These legendary rivers have been the bloodline of the Chinese culture for over 5000 years where divine rituals & carnal sacrifices have been celebrated. Watch as nomads roam this vast & rugged land; its majestic beauty & mysterious remoteness is stunning. Revel in the sacred spirit & harmony of mankind & nature! <BR><BR>Disc 2: 'Marco Polo's Silk Road' - The Venetian explorer extensively travelled the Northern & Southern Silk Road, also known as the Tea Road. He meticulously recorded his fascinating observations in his bestselling book, which for over 700 years never went out of print. Have you ever seen a horse fall 50 feet into a turbulent river & survive? Or an entire caravan zip-line its way through treacherous passes? Follow in Marco Polo's footsteps & revel in a magic adventure! Experience the legendary past & the mysteries of the East. <BR><BR><BR>Disc 3: 'Marco Polo's Shangri-La' - Marco raved about the exotic beauty of Yunnan, the magic land beyond the clouds. Poets praise Yunnan as lShangri-Lal, the imaginary, remote, idyllic hideaway where life approaches perfection. Even today, Yunnan remains an enigma to many. The cultural diversity of its minorities, which have survived untouched & unspoiled for thousands of years, is fascinating. The Middle Kingdom was once the cradle of civilization. It remains to be seen if the remnants of China's rich cultural heritage will survive the onslaught of the 21st Century. Let 'Marco Polo's Shangri-La' show you the China that once was and still is a mystery to many.

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Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Release Date:	October 6, 2008
Certification:	Exempt.
Catalogue Number:	M H C 20018
Keywords:	English, China, General, Mysterious, Trilogy, Documentaries, Biographies
Genre:	Documentaries & Biographies