Dreaming of the Phoenix

Author: Air Couple
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: "Spend Time" specifically exploits the time of the following groups: Those who have ample time to waste, those who love the serenity of mountains and wilds and the ancient architecture, those who are willing to engage in physical labor, and those who appreciate small romantic details. These people are suitable for continuous reading, finishing and moving on. Those who are busy and have no time to waste, those who have no time to waste but have time to dream, those who have no time to dream but whose souls need nourishment, and those who long for a temporary relaxation of body and mind, an escape from the present, and a journey through words. These people are suitable for intermittent reading, after finishing, they may realize how peaceful the world is, and as the years pass, what must be let go. Some may re-examine their lives, while others may finally pack up and rush to a new destination. In the quiet dust of time amidst the landscapes of Yangshuo, the lanes of Gulangyu Island, the ancient city of Fenghuang, and the villages along Nanxi River, encounters with modern life are repeated time and again.
Modern life is busy and tense, even when traveling, it is often rushed. "Spend Time" is such a series—helping and guiding people to slow down the pace of life, experience the beauty of life that has been unnoticed, live with heart, and travel with heart. "Chasing Dreams #8226; Fenghuang" takes readers on a journey through the author's lens and delicate words to savor the local customs and culture of the Miao village, to seek out the wonders of the ancient town of Fenghuang, to experience the thrill of rafting, and to explore the traces left by famous figures like Shen Congwen in Fenghuang. There are also some tips to provide readers with travel information and experience. The photos in the book were taken by Air, while the text was written by his wife. Their combination of visuals and words is harmonious and complementary.