Wanderer's Series: Western Journey— Gathering Inspiration in Guizhou

Author: Wang Shizhong (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: Compared to the beauty of Jiangnan, the grandeur of the northern grasslands, the vastness of Tibet, and the scenic mountains and rivers of Guizhou, it lies in its mountains, waters, caves, and waterfalls. Could it be the work of divine wind and water that has carved this place into such a magnificent bonsai? Among the extraordinary peaks and gorges, thousands of waterfalls cascade gracefully; countless underground rivers and caves store world-renowned underground art treasures; crossing the world's largest Liping Natural Bridge, and venturing into the "" Ma Linghe Gorge; the Mirror-like Wuyang River reflects the graceful charm of the "Miao Woman with a Basket"; the "Ten Thousand Volumes of Scriptures" on Mount Fanjing is a dream that no one can decipher; in the depths of Wumeng, a vast grass sea is home to cranes dancing gracefully, sandpipers taking flight, and flocks of wild geese; the Chishui River is fragrant, the battle trenches of Loushan Pass remain, and the hundred-li azalea blossoms in spring, opening the "living dictionary" of Chinese ethnic art. The ethnic minorities living in this scroll-like landscape, with their "major festivals every third, sixth, and ninth day, and minor festivals every day," stand tall. The majestic drum towers and elegant corridor bridges; the resounding bronze drums and the melodious reed pipes. The ancient and profound folk customs are like the sweet and rich rice wine, attracting the amazed footsteps of distant visitors. In this land of natural beauty, they lose themselves in a drunken pursuit.