Jianshui: One of China’s Last “Living” Ancient Cities
How Jianshui in Yunnan has survived time and urban development, remaining vibrant with everyday life that has lasted for centuries
How Jianshui in Yunnan has survived time and urban development, remaining vibrant with everyday life that has lasted for centuries
How an ancient teacher’s hometown becomes a holy city that attracts rulers and common people alike for over two millennia
Wood and the objects born from it have been coveted throughout Chinese history, but as access dwindles and consumer preferences change, it’s slowly l…
Life in Guangdong’s ancient, neglected, and crumbling “Earth Buildings”
How the Zhu clan became one of the richest and most powerful families in all Yunnan from their business base in Jianshui
In Changchun, Jilin province, a cultural relic remains in disrepair despite decades of attempts at restoration
Red tape and reluctant tenants have closed some of China’s best historical buildings to the public