摘要
China and France are both major countries with a time-honored history and great civilizations and key economies at both ends of the Silk Road.Despite being separated by thousands of miles,their interactions date back to the 17th century.The year 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France and the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism.Chinese National Geography,a publication focused on geographic science popularization and a scientific media platform,seized the opportunity and launched a large public welfare communication event titled“Follow the Silk Road to Paris.”The expedition team departed from Zhangye,northwest China’s Gansu Province,and followed the Silk Road to Paris,France,exploring the diverse landscapes and distinct cultures of the East and West.As a senior editor and director of the brand development department of Chinese National Geography,the author joined and recorded the whole journey.China New Release invited him to share his insights and experiences with our readers.
