Sizhou Inkstone Carving: A Centuries-Old Craft Thrives in Guizhou’s Cengong County

In the heart of Southwest China’s Guizhou province, specifically within the picturesque landscapes of Cengong county, a time-honored tradition of inkstone carving is not merely surviving but actively flourishing. On…

Devastating Landslide in Southwestern China Claims 41 Lives as Rescue Efforts Conclude in Pengshui County

The death toll from a catastrophic landslide that struck Pengshui County in southwestern China’s Chongqing municipality on July 17, 2026, has tragically risen to 41. Authorities confirmed the grim update…

Sizhou Inkstone Carving: A Timeless Artistry Flourishes in Guizhou’s Cengong County

In a tranquil studio nestled within Cengong county, Southwest China’s Guizhou province, a craftsman meticulously shapes a Sizhou inkstone on November 30, 2017. This ancient art form, deeply rooted in…

Sizhou Inkstone Carving: A Millennia-Old Art Form Preserved in Guizhou’s Cengong County

In a dimly lit studio nestled within the picturesque landscapes of Cengong county, Southwest China’s Guizhou province, a master craftsman meticulously works on a Sizhou inkstone. The date, November 30,…