Tang Dynasty Imperial Mausoleums

Tang Dynasty Imperial Mausoleums

Built atop high mountains， the imperial mausoleums of the Tang Dynasty （618-907） are known for their magnificence. They are scattered around Changan City， the Tang imperial capital， which is known as Xian today. The mausoleums， the ancient city and palace complex together are regarded as Chinas highest-ranking and most important cultural sites of the dynasty.

Guarded by majestic statues of clan leaders， generals and mighty stone beasts， the mausoleums tucked in the lush mountains have served as historical witnesses to the achievements and failures of the Tang emperors and shed light on the prosperity and decline of the dynasty.

Chinese Heritage

April 2021

Chinas Antelope Canyon

Type “antelope canyon” in most search engines and youll find information about northern Arizona in the United States. However， the Ganquan Yucha Canyon in Ganquan County， Chinas northwestern Shaanxi Province， has also earned the fame for its wild and mysterious geological beauty. Although it is not as large as its Arizona counterpart， spectacular sights are just as abundant. Wind and rain over millions of years sculpted the red sandstone into various textures and shapes. It is a fantastic natural wonder on Chinas Loess Plateau.

Chinese National Geography

April 2021

Appearance Anxiety

Human pursuit of the best appearance has continued unabated since ancient times. Long before the emergence of the beauty industry and cosmetic surgical procedures， many made the greatest efforts to look good.

Social media and the internet have gradually unified standards of beauty， which could be a dangerous trend if more and more people try to look better， resulting in mental and physical trauma. People get anxious if they dont meet the standards of what they want to be， and for some， what they achieve is never enough. This behavior is obviously pathological. A good appearance is important， but understanding what really looks good matters more.

New Weekly

May 15， 2021

One-night Utopia

Over the past two years， many outdoor camping sites have sprung up like bamboo shoots after rain. Camping has become a new activity to escape the busy city life and enjoy one night of utopia.

The outbreak of COVID-19 dealt a heavy blow to traditional tourism in 2020. The World Tourism Organization estimated that planned travel declined by more than 90 percent in global cities. However， travel restrictions have in turn fueled peoples desire to go out， so new travel modes are needed. Outdoor camping has become a simple and convenient choice for many people grappling with the current restrictions.

Sanlian Life Week

May 10， 2021