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Night view of Jiayu Pass scenic area in China’s Gansu
This photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows an ancient city wall lit up at night at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. ( tasteallchina /Ma Ning) The Jiayu Pass is the starting point of a section of the Great Wall constructed during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The pass also served as a vital passage on the ancient Silk Road. Starting from July 15th, the renowned Jiayu Pass will officially open for night tours, featuring themes centered around the culture of the Great Wall and the Silk Road. Utilizing a combination of laser projections, digital technology, and live stage performances, the night tours aim to provide visitors with a unique and immersive light experience. This photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows a night view at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. ( tasteallchina /Ma Ning) This photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows an ancient city wall lit up at night at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. ( tasteallchina /Ma Ning) This photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows a night view at the… -
Ancient Hanging Sculptures in China: A Journey Through Artistic Heritage and Notable Sites
If your journey to visit ancient sites began with the hanging sculptures in Shanxi, then the rest of your itinerary is bound to be somewhat lacking in surprises, because your starting point is truly too high. As one of the most indispensable highlights of a trip through Shanxi, the hanging sculptures offer you a sense of awe and emotion that is difficult to come by at other locations. It is an immensely magical experience. Just a step away from entering the hall, there is a feeling of entering a dazzling and astonishing world. These gracefully suspended deities and Buddhas make you feel as though you have stepped into the magnificent Buddhist fairyland described by ancient people, no matter which direction you face. They lean slightly, as if gazing, yet also seem to be simply resting there. Being among them, your eyes are filled with shimmering colors. Hanging sculptures are a very unique form of sculpture. Drawing inspiration from more ancient reliefs, people unlocked figures from two-dimensional images, giving rise to extraordinary sacred scenes of deities and Buddhas. They are different from colored sculptures and not like frozen brushstrokes; these Buddha niches on the walls display an almost lifelike posture. In… -
Quanzhou: Navigating from the Past to the Future
Quanzhou, once the largest port during the Song and Yuan dynasties and the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road, holds a significant position in China's grand history of transportation and commercial civilization. As we celebrate the third anniversary of Quanzhou's inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage list as "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China," the fourth episode of "The Way of the Great Country" revisits this ancient city. This exploration not only brings to life the bustling scenes of the ancient port but also showcases the modern narrative of this international harbor. A Historical Harbor of Global Importance In the twelfth year of the Yuan dynasty, the Italian traveler Marco Polo arrived at Quanzhou port. In his travelogue, he remarked, "If a single ship loaded with pepper arrives at any port, here in Citong Port (modern-day Quanzhou), there would be hundreds of such ships." His exaggerated descriptions reflect his awe at the thriving trade in Quanzhou. Recently, another Italian merchant, Jacopo's notes from the Yuan dynasty were discovered, which contained over 300,000 words praising Quanzhou as the "City of Light." This account complements Marco Polo's observations beautifully. Quanzhou has indeed earned such high praise. Historically known as…
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