The 60,000 km path to discovery
About this episode
The episode discusses China's new national plan for highways that enhances road trips by connecting cultural landmarks.
China's highways were once built for function alone. But a new 60,000-kilometer national plan is now tailoring routes specifically for road trips, threading together the Great Wall, the Yellow and Yangtze rivers, and dozens of World Heritage sites into one immersive network. Rest stops are becoming cultural outposts, and overlooks invite quiet reflection, turning the journey into something far more than just a way to get somewhere. On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yangyang
People in this episode
Hosts: Steve, Yushan, Yangyang
Topics covered
- road trips
- cultural heritage
- highway development
- travel experience
- national planning
Keywords
- China
- highways
- road trips
- Great Wall
- Yellow River
- Yangtze River
- World Heritage sites
- cultural outposts
- travel
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Great Wall, Yellow River, Yangtze River, World Heritage sites, China
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