Hi, everyone! This is an amazing Chinese painting, Along the River During the Qingming Festival. With the painting, we can travel back to the Northern Song Dynasty.
The painting is 528.7 centimeters long and 24.8 centimeters wide. It shows the colorful daily life of different people at work and play. Now, let's travel back to Tomb-sweeping Day in the city of Kaifeng.
Look over there! There is a great bridge over the river. A line of workers are pulling a boat under the bridge and shouting out their work song all the way along the riverside.
On the river, we can see ships full of tourists. They are chatting and drinking.
On the riverbanks, shops are selling all kinds of goods, such as toys and clothes.
On the right side, a huge gate tower marks the door to the city. Many businessmen and tourists are going in or out through the gate.
This masterpiece captures the vibrant life of ancient China in extraordinary detail
Experience the full journey through this amazing Chinese painting
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