In this series on Chinese tea culture, the Global Times shares with readers what makes this intangible cultural heritage so special. This is the second installment, which elaborates the role that tea has played in international exchanges and how Chinese tea culture spread around the world through ancient trade routes.
The first phase of the Lijiang tour train project, which links UNESCO world cultural heritage site Lijiang Old Town and national 5A scenic spot Yulong Snow Mountain, started trial operations in Lijiang city of Yunnan province on Monday, CCTV News reported.
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