Where would you go on a China travel journey?

David Couvidat chose the ancient Tea Horse Road relics in Pu'er, Yunnan Province, for his final hiking trip before leaving China. Nathanael Dwight Pelton, also known by his Chinese name Su Ping, headed to Guangyuan in Sichuan Province, eager to experience firsthand the legendary challenges of the Ancient Shu Road. Camille Grandaty selected a mountain trail called the Kaolin Road, located outside Jingdezhen in Jiangxi Province. This path was once a vital transportation route for kaolin, a crucial ingredient in porcelain. As this year marks the 10th anniversary of the Grand Canal's inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage list, Matthieu Ventelon, who lives in Suzhou, decided to understand the connection between the Grand Canal and the Canal du Midi in France. He began his search for answers in the city.

From southwest to eastern China, they ventured along ancient land and water routes, embodying the spirit of true Path Seekers. Joining them on their journeys was Gong Liang, honorary director of Nanjing Museum.

"As long as you set out, you will find answers along the way". Together, the Path Seekers explored ancient routes, as if opening a book about China's rich history and culture. Through hiking, immersion and exchange, each gained an in-depth understanding of Chinese way of life. From spring to summer, they traversed the land with their feet, observed with their eyes, and experienced with their hearts, gradually forming a clearer and more accurate picture of China.

"I am so fortunate to travel with you!" Gong remarked. The significance of this exploration of ancient roads mirrors the essence of the paths themselves- connectivity and communication. "All economic exchanges and people-to-people interactions between ethnicities and nations have been realized through roads. The exchange of goods brings about human interaction, which leads to the exchange of ideas. This exchange of ideas is a crucial factor in promoting mutual understanding, communication, integration, and development among nations and peoples."

Gong gifted the Path Seekers the Chinese idiom "sheng sheng bu xi" (endless vitality). This phrase encapsulates the resilient spirit of the Chinese people reflected in these ancient paths and conveys hopes for continued exploration and connections. "The continuity of Chinese civilization is one of its greatest charms, and equally enduring is its uninterrupted exchange and mutual learning with other world civilizations," Gong noted.

詳情點(diǎn)擊：問(wèn)道中國(guó)，寫(xiě)在中國(guó)大地上的“文化路書(shū)”