Yellow River: A Floating Epic, An Eternal Life | Photo Exhibition
The Yellow River, revered as China’s “Mother River,” is the cradle of Chinese civilisation. This mighty waterway, rising from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, traverses nine provinces with a length of 5,464 kilometers, carving spectacular landscapes and nurturing millennia of brilliant culture.
This exhibition invites you to explore the wonders of the Yellow River: witness its awesome natural
power, trace the magnificent civilisations it fostered, and discover its vibrant pulse in modern China.
Chapter 1: Natural Wonders – An Epic of the Earth
The Yellow River is a magnificent natural epic inscribed upon the land of China. Surging down from the “Roof of the World,” its winding course has shaped unique landscapes. Millennia of erosion have created breathtaking gorges, wetlands, and plains.
These geological marvels unfold like vast scrolls, silently narrating the immense power of Earth’s evolution and the passage of time.
Chapter 2: Cradle of Civilisation – Echoes of History
As one of the birthplaces of the world’s oldest civilizations, the Yellow River has nurtured the enduring and profound Chinese culture. Along its banks, cultural heritage sites are scattered like stars-from the masterful craftsmanship of stone carvings to the time-honored relics of ancient cities; from millennia-old intangible skills to the vibrant traditions of folk life.
These precious remnants collectively weave the glorious human stories of the Yellow River Basin, serving as a key to understanding the roots of Chinese culture.
Chapter 3: Pulse of Modernity – River and City
The Yellow River flows through or embraces numerous cities, imbuing them with distinct charm and dynamic energy.
From vantage points, the river winds like a ribbon, framing majestic city skylines. As night falls, dazzling city lights shimmer on the water, blending urban bustle with the river’s murmur to paint a vibrant picture of modern metropolises.
Step into these cities along the Yellow River to experience the authentic pulse of contemporary life and feel the rhythm of china’s dynamic development.
