A jaw-dropping fusion of ancient trees and human creativity is taking shape in southeast China's Fujian Province! 🪓✨ To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Grand Canal's UNESCO World Heritage status, master woodcarver Zheng Chunhui – guardian of Putian wood carving traditions – is leading a five-year project to immortalize the canal's history.
Imagine this: Nine 500-year-old camphar trees (yes, older than your grandma's favorite recipe! 🌳) being sculpted into a living museum of water routes, bustling trade scenes, and cultural landmarks. This isn't just art – it's a time machine showing how the 1,776-km canal shaped economies and communities across dynasties. 🏯⛵
While the carving won't be complete until 2028, early glimpses reveal intricate bridges, flowing waterways, and snapshots of daily life along the 'world's longest ancient canal.' 🔍 Pro tip for travelers: Add Fujian to your bucket list – where heritage literally grows on trees! 🌏✈️
