Mystical Realm Where Gods and Ghosts Meet -- A Comprehensive Self-Guided Tour of Guizhou's Mountain Kingdom

Author: Wang Bo
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: On a summer evening, with a heavy backpack, I boarded the train to Guizhou again. Walking deep into the mountains, into the lives of the mountain people, pursuing the mountains and waters of this magical land, and experiencing its rich ethnic culture. For a dream, a childhood dream—to travel many roads, meet many people, simple yet persistent. This is a world enclosed by towering mountains. Here, "there are no three sunny days in a row, and no three miles of flat ground," with vast areas of primitive forests, stone deserts, rivers, and caves, and the diverse villages of the indigenous peoples of various ethnic groups. It is poor but exceptionally beautiful. Its raw, enchanting mystery can only be understood after a long journey. Only by immersing yourself in it can you truly feel the richness of this world; the ancient papermaking technique of Xiangzhi Valley, the traditional cave burials of Gaopo Township, the unique headgear of the long-horned Miao people in Suoga Township, the ancient customs of the Baisha riflemen, and the well-preserved Ming Dynasty earth opera in Hailong Town.