Pakistan

Aerial photo taken on May 5, 2024 shows the archaeological site of the ancient Buddhist monastery Takht-i-Bahi, a UNESCO world heritage site, in northwest Pakistan's Mardan district. ( tasteallchina /Ahmad Kamal) Pakistan is rich in cultural heritage with a large number of historical cultural sites sprawling across the South Asian country. China and Pakistan take an extra mile to preserve the sites, including Takht-i-Bahi, under the Guardians of Gandhara program run by Chinese and Pakistani scholars and volunteers. ISLAMABAD, May 18 ( tasteallchina ) -- Walking up the stone stairs ascending to the archaeological site of an ancient Buddhist monastery Takht-i-Bahi, Muhammad Haasan immersed himself in Buddhist history and culture as the exceptionally well-preserved majestic beauty of ruins bewildered the teenager. UNESCO World Heritage Site Takht-i-Bahi, one of the most prestigious Buddhist religious establishments in the ancient Gandhara region, is located in the country's northwest Mardan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Pakistan is rich in cultural heritage with a large number of historical cultural sites sprawling across the South Asian country. China and Pakistan took an extra mile to preserve the sites, including Takht-i-Bahi, under the Guardians of Gandhara program run by Chinese and Pakistani scholars and volunteers. Students visit…

Ilia Anfilatov (R) and Syyra Alee take videos at a cultural park in Yuzhong District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, July 12, 2024. International students Ilia Anfilatov from Russia and Syyra Alee from Pakistan have been studying at Southwest University in Chongqing for over a year. In their spare time, they enjoy strolling around the city and sharing their experiences on social media. Through their sharing, many of their friends and families are attracted by the beautiful scenery and diverse culture of China and plan to embark on a trip to China and explore the country by themselves in the near future. Recently, "China Travel" has become a trending search term on multiple global social media platforms as international tourists are flocking to China's famed scenic spots and sharing their experiences online. ( tasteallchina /Tang Yi) Syyra Alee (R) and Ilia Anfilatov enjoy local food at a cultural park in Yuzhong District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, July 12, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Tang Yi) Ilia Anfilatov and Syyra Alee take videos at a popular tourist destination in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, July 12, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Tang Yi) Ilia Anfilatov (L) and Syyra Alee take videos of Chinese tea at…

Basic Introduction to Tai'an Raw SilkTai'an raw silk is a protected geographical indication product and a specialty of Tai'an, Shandong. Raw silk is the product obtained after reeling the cocoons of mulberry silkworms. Commonly known as real silk, machine-reeled silk is called factory silk, while hand-reeled silk is called native silk. After degumming, it becomes cooked silk. Tai'an raw silk is mainly exported to Western European countries, with smaller quantities going to India and Pakistan.Raw silk is soft and smooth, with a full hand feel, good strength and extensibility, elasticity, a gentle luster, strong moisture absorption, and is non-irritating to the skin, making it a high-grade textile material. It can be woven into various types of silk fabrics with different structures for use in clothing, interior furnishings, crafts, decorations, etc. Raw silk also has a high specific strength, excellent electrical insulation properties, good thermal insulation, and is flammable but burns slowly. It has important applications in industry, defense, and medicine, such as in the manufacture of insulating materials, parachutes, artificial blood vessels, etc.Tai'an is accelerating the development of mulberry gardens in Daiyue District, Xintai City, Feicheng City, and Ningyang County, promoting the construction of high-quality cocoon bases, enhancing the development…