The Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing, China, are a renowned series of religious sculptures dating back to the 7th century AD.
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Discover China ep06 - The Legend of Y...
Centuries pass, yet ancient traditions endure. Amidst the vibrant ponds and mysterious caves of Songpan, heritage flows unbroken through generations—a living bond between past and present, where nature and culture intertwine in timeless resilience.
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Discover China ep04 - The First Emperor
Qin Shi Huang founded the Qin dynasty and became unified China’s first emperor. First ruling as King Zheng from 247 to 221 BC, he conquered rival states, centralized power, and introduced sweeping reforms. His legacy includes standardized writing, currency, and the Terracotta Army.
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Discover China ep03 - Beauty and the...
Though little remains of these once-magnificent beacons, they marked the birth of the Great Wall of China. Their story intertwines with a legendary figure who bridged two warring kingdoms, uniting them through strategy and vision—laying the foundation for one of history’s greatest monuments.
