Tibet. Above the Far Distance - Cultural Notes by Zhu Yong

Author: Zhu Yong
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: For those living on flat land, Tibet represents a dreamlike height. For every person, there is a different imagined Tibet. What does the real Tibet look like, and how does it differ from our imaginations? Through personal travels in Tibet, exploring its culture, geography, history, and more, author Zhu Yong presents the world with a unique perspective, revealing a mysterious, sacred, pure, and exhilarating Tibet. The author's elegant writing style and unique perspective make this book a distinctive cultural and geographical (sījì - essay) about Tibet. After reading this book, you will discover: Tibet—during the day, it is in your distance; at night, it is above you. Nagqu. Damxung. Namtso. Nyenchen Tanglha. For several days, we did not leave Qiangtang. As a result, I had the opportunity to witness the ever-changing patterns on this vast land, like flowing clouds. I saw sunlight within sunlight, as if I saw water within water and clouds within clouds. Soon enough, I could distinguish another kind of sunlight from the sunlight—though they belong to the same family, they have different appearances. Their alternation often creates unpredictable changes in the landscape of the land—is it the light that controls the mysterious magic, much like other magic tricks? Open a thick geography dictionary and ask: in which annotations can you find mountains, rivers, or ruins illuminated by another kind of sunlight?