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The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau known as the “roof of the world” harbors many mysteries that are yet to be cracked. The so-called “Dzi” or “heavenly beads” stand out as among the most puzzling. We must not make lite of Dzi beads simply because there is no scientific explanation for them. Just for one thing: click the word “Dzi” on Google and instantly you get a half a million or more entries.
The Only Thing We know about Dzi, Beads
/Article by Zheng Qian Photo by Li Xiaoqin
Tales about Dzi Beads
/Article by Zheng Qian Photo by Li Xiaoqin
True Stories of Dzi Beads in Tibet
/Article by Yu Rong Photo by Li Xiaoqin
Dzi Beads as Seen by an Expert in Cultural Relics
/Article by Yu Rong photo by Li Xiaoqin
Dzi Beads as Spiritual Sustenance
/Article by Yu Rong  photo by Li Xiaoqin
“King of Dzi” Also an Environmentalist
/Article by Wei Se photo by Li Xiaoqin
What are Dzi Beads, After All?

Lifestyles
To the Bhutanese, a measure of social well-being called the GNH (gross national happiness) is more important than GNP (gross national product), which is the most important yardstick for measuring economic progress. The kingdom is therefore cautious in its approach to modernization.  Every effort is made to keep cultural traditions intact. Once in Bhutan, one will find much to explore, to understand and to appreciate.
Bhutan, the Last Unspoiled Land on Earth
/Article & photos by Zhang Chaoyin
Is TV Changing Bhutan?
/Article by Ren Yegang

Cultural Heritage
The process of making fabric for the ethnic Dong peoples' clothing is surprisngly complicated. Having observed the whole process I can sense the value of life from the ancient agricultural civilization. I can see there is still a joy of life that has not been completely erased by modernization.
The Dong Cloth that Shimmers
/Article & Photo by Wang Haitao Translated by Yang Cheng

People & Place
In addition to unsurpassed subtropical scenic beauty, Yunnan Province in southwest China is home to 25 of China’s 55 ethnic minority groups, more than in any other province or autonomous region. One of these remote ethnic groups is the Lahu people, who believe that their ancient ancestors were born out of a gourd.
The Lahu Ethnic Group: “Born Out of a Gourd”
/Article by Song Lin Photo by Hu Xiaoping

Fashion competitions have long been a custom among the Yi ethnic group living in Chuxiong  located in Southwest China's Yunnan Province. The centuries-old custom is similar to fashion events held today in the hubs of haute couture like Paris and Milan. Beauty is definitely not skin-deep. Young Yi women parade the stage in a variety of outfits, which they design and make themselves. Not only are the women beautiful models, they are creative designers as well.
Age-old fashion shows
/Article by Song Lin and Hu Xiaoping Photo by Hu Xiaoping

Travel with Us
What images come to mind when you think about China?Travel with us for a glimpse of the awesome scenery.
This time our destination is a site with a title of “world natural heritage” with its Karst topography. What is it like? Travel with us. Ready? Go!
China’s Karsts Included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List
/Article by Yang Cheng
Wonders Worked by Nature
/Article by Yang Cheng
How the Furong River and Furong Dong Got Their Name
/Article by Yang Cheng
Now for the Explorers and Travellers
/Article by Yang Cheng
Libo Karst
/Article by Yang Cheng

Art Appreciation
Ancient Rhythms, Modern Rhymes
/Article by Jia Tianli
Qi Feng in Pursuit of Ink Art
/Article by Jia Tianli