Jiuzhaigou--A Lifetime Travel Plan

Author: Ma Hong / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: Cao Cao often expressed his reflections on life by borrowing Du Kang wine: "Raise a cup and sing, how short is life!" Learning is endless, knowledge is endless, and action is endless, but life is finite. Modern people have lost the carefree spirit of the ancients. Reading thousands of books and traveling thousands of miles seemed to be things of the past. Look at the modern education system—studying for a bachelor's degree requires sixteen years, and completing a full degree (master's and doctoral) adds another seven years. From the age of eight, when children lose their innocence (as Lu Xun put it), until they graduate at twenty-four, travel is basically holidays with occasional outings. After entering the workforce and getting married, life revolves around saving money, love, performance, and career. Apart from a honeymoon trip, there is little time for travel. Once a family is established and children are born, time is entirely devoted to family. When children grow up, they will repeat their parents' mistakes but bear the responsibilities of their parents. The dream of traveling far away seems to only come true when facing the sunset years. Beyond time, there is money. For ordinary families, a golden week trip requires at least a year's savings. Even for high-earning white-collar professionals, budgeting is a concern. The ancient saying goes, "The river flows on." Therefore, making a lifelong travel plan is something that can be realized earlier. China's World Heritage sites are a microcosm of the country's magnificent landscapes and are our first choice for travel. They are treasures worth collecting in a lifelong travel plan. China's World Heritage sites are legacies left to us by our ancestors, who created a splendid civilization, and they are national treasures that we must cherish and pass down. They are the soul-stirring destinations that every Chinese person must visit in their lifetime. To create a lifelong travel plan, start by selecting this series of books.