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Guangxi · China
The fishing show is also called the cormorant fishing show in Yangshuo,It's also a very popular activities for the spending nightlife in Yangshuo, The cormorant is a fascinating bird. It is able to dive under water and stay there for a long time. While it is under water it searches for fish. The bird then catches the fish by its beak and returns to the surface.In nowadays, It's feeded by the fisherman and catch the fishes for the fisherman. As a traditional fishing way, It has existed nearly for over one thousand years in Yangshuo.
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7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Xingping Town
Welcome to Xingping, an ancient town that has stood as a guardian of the Li River for over a millennium. As a scholar of cultural landscapes, I find Xingping to be one of the most compelling sites in southern China. …
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As we step onto Xingping Old Street, you are walking through the historical marrow of the town. This pedestrian-only thoroughfare, extending about a kilometer, was the commercial heart of the region for centuries. …
Listen in the app3The Tang Dynasty Banyan Tree: A Silent Witness
Near the northern end of the town stands a remarkable living monument: the ancient Banyan tree, which historical records suggest was planted during the Tang Dynasty, over a thousand years ago. In Chinese culture, the Banyan tree…
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We now move toward the Li River Pier, the dynamic threshold where the town meets the water. For centuries, this pier was the primary entry point for goods and people traveling between Guilin and Yangshuo. …
Listen in the app5The 20 RMB Viewpoint: Where Currency Meets Reality
A short walk along the river bank from the pier brings us to the most famous spot in Xingping—and arguably in all of China: the 20 Renminbi Note Viewpoint. To stand here is to experience a rare moment of cultural recognition. …
Listen in the app6Xingping Gastronomy: The Beer Fish Tradition
No exploration of Xingping is complete without an analytical look at its culinary heritage, specifically the famous 'Beer Fish.' As a scholar of culture, I believe that a region's food is as much a part of its 'landscape' as its…
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Our journey through Xingping draws to a close, but the essence of this ancient town remains etched in the mind like an ink wash painting. We have traversed the marble-paved Old Street, stood beneath the sheltering canopy of a…
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What is Xingping Town?
Xingping Town is a place in Guangxi · China with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Guangxi · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Food |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 24.9242, 110.5188 |
| Last updated |