Discover China ep17 - Chengde Mountain Retreat
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Come visit the Chengde Mountain Resort—once a hunting ground to sharpen the faltering Qing army’s skills, and a serene sanctuary for the Emperor himself.
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Discover China ep18 - Flying Deities
Deep within Mogao's caverns, murals show delicate, feminine deities. In other caves, figures appear masculine—bearded, muscular. Yet over centuries, these paintings have been effeminized, now bearing the appearance of women.
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Discover China ep19 - Potala Palace I
Potala Palace, a grand complex and Tibet’s holiest Buddhist site, served as the Dalai Lamas’ winter palace from 1649 to 1959. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994, it remains a sacred symbol of Tibetan heritage.
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Discover China ep20 - Potala Palace II
Potala Palace, a grand complex and Tibet’s holiest Buddhist site, served as the Dalai Lamas’ winter palace from 1649 to 1959. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994, it remains a sacred symbol of Tibetan heritage.
