History Unfolds on Bamboo Slips 🎋
Gansu province's ancient Jiandu bamboo and wooden slips are spilling secrets about the Silk Road's storied past! Think of them as the OG cloud storage—recording trade, laws, and daily life from 2,000+ years ago. Archaeologists say these relics reveal how diverse cultures mingled like a ancient TikTok collab. 🕵️♂️
Harbin’s Ice Kingdom ❄️
Harbin’s Ice and Snow Festival is *the* winter flex, drawing millions to its frozen palaces and neon-lit slides. Pro tip: Snap a selfie with the 40-meter-tall ice dragon—it’s giving ‘Game of Thrones’ vibes, but chillier. Tourism here is up 30% this year—proof that global wanderlust is alive and frosty! 🧊
Shanghai’s Cruise Ship Welcome 🚢
The Silver Dawn just docked in Shanghai, marking 2025’s first major cruise arrival. With 2,000+ passengers onboard, it’s a win for post-pandemic travel revival. Next stop? Exploring East Asia’s hotspots—because FOMO is real. 🌊
Mandarin Bridges Tanzania & China 📚
Tanzanian students are diving into Mandarin classes as China-Africa ties heat up. ‘Ni hao’ isn’t just a greeting—it’s a gateway to tech, trade, and TikTok fame. With scholarships soaring, this language boom is rewriting career playbooks. 💼
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cgtn.com