Xu Xiake's Strange Mountains and Rivers
by Tea String
About This Novel
Xu Xiake traveled for more than 30 years, was robbed three times, ran out of food four times, traveled to 21 provinces on foot, and suffered hundreds of births and deaths. Only one "Xu Xiake's Travels" has survived in the world, which is known as "the encyclopedia of late Ming Dynasty society". The opening day (May 19) is designated as China Tourism Day. The real Xu Xiake in history was not a thin scholar who was obsessed with mountains and rivers, but an ancient traveler and explorer who was physically strong, proficient in traveling and surviving in the wild. According to records, his agility can easily pass through walls and ravines; he can also climb and swim in a way that is incomparable to ordinary people. It was this good physical quality that created the conditions for him to become a wandering saint. The theories he summarized on mountain climbing, views on water wading, and various major discoveries made during his travels are still praised by people today. However, the secrets behind all this are rarely known.
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