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Revolutionary Rocks
The striking red soil, soaring cliffs and plunging waterfalls are the main attractions of Chishui, but its connections to the founding of modern Chinese history provide a deeper backdrop
Arches to the Past
Visiting Zhujiajiao ancient water town, reachable by metro, provides a perfect place to get a taste for Qing-era history, as well as temples, museums and the post office
Giants of the Past
The ancient statues of southwestern China are an authentic reminder of the pinnacle of Buddhist rock carving
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Hair-raising Traditions
The area around Guizhou’s Congjiang boasts Miao and Dong villages and rice terraces where charming traditional architecture is the backdrop for some unique customs
Heartland Rocks
The southern Henan city of Nanyang is shaking off its industrial past with festivals, green space and a huge collection of dinosaur eggs
Ink or Swim
Find how the backwater of Shangqiwan has a place in China’s early engagement with the West, dive into caves, pools and gorges, and dip into the history of inkstones