Family’s 3,000km Quest to Revive Thangka Art
A mother and son journeyed from the Chinese mainland’s northeast to Xizang on a 3,000km quest to learn and revive the ancient art of Thangka.
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Trail Running Transforms Rural Anji: Chen Zhenyu’s Eco-Sport Revolution
Chen Zhenyu turns Anji’s forgotten trails into an eco-sport hub – combining sustainable tourism, local business and youth culture through trail running in the Chinese mainland.
Lugu Lake: ‘Sky Mirror’ of the Yunnan-Sichuan Highlands
Discover Lugu Lake, the ‘Mother Lake’ of the Mosuo people—a crystal-clear highland gem on the Yunnan-Sichuan border known as Asia’s sky mirror.
Lugu Lake’s Water Blossoms: Nature’s Delicate Gift
Discover how tiny white ottelia acuminata flowers of Lugu Lake embody nature’s purity and Mosuo wisdom, from lake blooms to tasty local dishes.
Zhu Yilong on ‘Dongji Rescue’: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage
Actor Zhu Yilong shares how playing A’bi in Dongji Rescue highlights the courage and kindness of ordinary Chinese heroes.
Threads of Change: Drolma Revives Tibetan Crafts with Dropenling Workshop
Explore how Peking University grad Drolma’s Dropenling workshop in Xizang empowers rural women with ancient Thangka appliqué skills and up to 40,000 yuan earnings.
Young People Transform Bamboo Forests into Rural Startups in Anji
Young entrepreneurs in Anji are reviving bamboo forests into eco-friendly farms, blending childhood memories with sustainable rural startups in the mountains.
Inside Anji’s Bamboo Weaving: 7 Steps of a Timeless Craft
Experience the 7-step bamboo weaving craft in Anji, Chinese mainland. From sawing to weaving, this ASMR-style journey brings a timeless art to life.
How A Xi Turned Anji’s Valley into a Youth-Fueled Eco Haven
A Xi and friends turned Anji’s misty valley on the Chinese mainland into a youth-powered eco-haven, blending slow living, farm-to-table life, and community-driven green growth.
High-Energy Village Life: A Day with A Xi in Anji
Join A Xi in Anji’s bamboo hills for wildflower picking, paragliding thrills, and a cozy mountain harvest. Dreaming of a nature escape?