The nominated property is located in Zhangye City, Gansu Province, western China. Centered on Su’nan Yugur Autonomous County, it also extends slightly into Linze County and Ganzhou District. Overall, it lies in the transitional zone between the foreland fault belt on the northeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Hexi Corridor, at the junction […]

Exploration is the act of searching for the purpose of discovery of information or resources. Exploration occurs in all non-sessile animal species, including humans. In human history, its most dramatic rise was during the Age of Discovery when European explorers sailed and charted much of the rest of the world for a variety of reasons. […]

There is no universally held definition of what is and what is not camping. Fundamentally, it reflects a combination of intent and the nature of activities involved. A children’s summer camp with dining hall meals and bunkhouse accommodations may have “camp” in its name but fails to reflect the spirit and form of “camping” as […]

If you think you know Chinese street food, let me introduce you to a hidden gem that’s been setting taste buds ablaze in Gansu Province — Tianshui Spicy Noodles (天水麻辣烫). This isn’t your ordinary spicy dish; it’s a vibrant, complex, and utterly addictive experience that embodies the soul of Northwestern Chinese cuisine. What Makes It […]

The nominated property is located in Zhangye City, Gansu Province, western China. Centered on Su’nan Yugur Autonomous County, it also extends slightly into Linze County and Ganzhou District. Overall, it lies in the transitional zone between the foreland fault belt on the northeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Hexi Corridor, at the junction […]