Cultural Heritage - The Railroad Podcast
1) IN LOVE WITH DUNHUANG
In Love with Dunhuang “Dun” means “grandness” and “huang”, “prosperity”. This “grand and prosperous city” Dunhuang has a history of more than a thousand years. It is a major juncture on the Silk Roa...Show More
2) DWELLING IN THE HILLS AND WATERS
Dwelling in the Hills and Waters Spring is time for rebirth. The hills and waters in Guangxi is particularly picturesque in this season. This famous tourist destination is noted for its natural beau...Show More
3) WORDS OF THE WOOD
Words of the Wood The Taiwan High Speed Rail offers beautiful scenery. Riding on the train, one just feels like reading albums extensively. The railway commenced service in 2007. It could travel fro...Show More
4) THE SOUTHERN SEA
The Southern Sea Hainan is located at the South China Sea, with a coastline of 1580m and an area of 35,400 sq km. It is the southernmost part of China. Since the place has no winter at all, it is re...Show More
5) THE PEARL ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD
The Pearl on the Roof of the World The ride on the Qingzang Railway from Naqu to Lasa takes four hours. Lasa city has a population of 500,000. It has been the political, economic, cultural and relig...Show More
6) THE WORLD'S HIGHEST RAILWAY
The World's Highest Railway Located on the Tibetan Plateau, southwest China, Tibet has an area of 122,000 sq km. It stands 4000m above sea level, and therefore is regarded as the ridge of the roof o...Show More
7) THE VAST INNER MONGOLIA
The Vast Inner Mongolia We often associate Inner Mongolia with the ever shining sun on the vast plain and galloping horses on the hill. But the fact is that they are not to be seen in winter, since ...Show More
8) THE WEST REGION
The West Region Some people say that only Xinjiang can help one understand how big China is. Xinjiang is in northwest China. It takes up one sixth of the country's land area. The region is ethnicall...Show More
9) THE NORTH END
The North End A 20-hour ride from the northern metropolis Qiqihaer takes ones to 900km away, the northernmost railway station in China, Mohe. Mohe has a latitude of 53 degrees. It is located in Heil...Show More
10) RAIL AND TRACK
Rail and Track “Where there is railway, there is civilization.” Railway can bring about resources, manpower and culture. It can bring about prosperity. China is a huge country which has a length o...Show More