Places & Regions

Places & Regions

Where forest and history meet

Mount Wuyi in Fujian holds rich forest life and traces of human history. The two stories are easier to understand when you see them together.

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Can students design a better city walk?

Shanghai students were invited to create city-walk routes. A good walk needs more than famous stops: it needs a reason to keep going.

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Why is a mountain also a library of insects?

Shennongjia's forest is famous for big scenery, but its insects reveal how much life can fit into a mountain landscape.

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Why do antelope need a route, not just a home?

In Hoh Xil, protecting Tibetan antelope means thinking about their journey across a high plateau.

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Who lives on a mountain above the clouds?

Fanjingshan is home to a rare snub-nosed monkey. Its mountain habitat is a place to understand, not a promise of a wildlife selfie.

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What makes a mountain look red?

China's Danxia landscapes look almost painted. UNESCO describes the rocks and the slow forces that made the colour stand out.

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How would you explore a city by bike?

A Beijing park opened cycling routes in 2026. The best route may be the one that gives you time to notice what is beside the path.

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Is a rooftop Ferris wheel the best city view?

A Shanghai shopping centre has a rooftop Ferris wheel. The view is fun, but the city below may be the part worth studying.

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Could a whole family live in one round house?

Fujian's tulou are large earthen buildings made for communal living. From outside, they can hide a whole little world.

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Why are some lakes so blue?

Jiuzhaigou's clear, mineral-rich waters can appear blue, green and other colours. The photographs are striking; the ecosystem matters too.

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Can rocks look like a city?

Wulingyuan's sandstone pillars can look like towers. They are geology, not buildings, and there are thousands of them.

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Fossils that kept more than bones

Fossils from Chengjiang in Yunnan preserve details that are usually lost, giving scientists a rare view of ancient marine animals.

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