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In a follow-on article to The rivers of Guangdong, the Shenzhen Daily introduces two more of Guangdong’s waterways – the Hanjiang River and Beijiang River. To read about the historic, natural and cultural attractions of these rivers visit The rivers of Guangdong – Part 2.

What did China look like 900 years ago? It was in the most glorious period of the Song Dynasty. Zhang Zeduan, an extraordinary artist at that time, captured the daily life of people in the capital Kaifeng and made it eternal in his scroll painting, “Along the River During the Qingming Festival.” The countryside and the densely populated city are the two main sections in the picture, with the river meandering through its entire length and busy transportation and business activities functioning to connect the whole city. The Shanghai World Expo 2010 features a large animated version of the painting – to find out more about the painting and view the video see the China Network Television (CNTV) Culture Express story Look into China along the river. Kaifeng is one of China’s ancient capitals and features a number of significant historic sites. We visited the city on our trip to Henan Province in 2008.

Autumn in China’s Guangdong Province is a delightful season with warm sun and beautiful scenery. Enjoying a drive alongside the rivers is just perfect for the seven-day National Day holiday. The Shenzhen Daily newspaper introduces two recommended rivers in the article The rivers of Guangdong.