Intrigued by the exquisite lacquerware inlaid with jade and a wooden well that has withstood the passage of time, she finds herself drawn ever deeper into China"s ancient past. "When I look at the lacquerware, I see the evolution of craftsmanship over thousands of years," she said.

　　"Although no written records of the Liangzhu people have been found, archaeology, together with later historical texts, allows us to gradually piece together their way of life and better understand the cultural legacy they left behind," she added.

　　Since 2024, she has pursued a master"s degree in museum studies at Zhejiang University, joining a community of more than 6,700 international students from over 160 countries and regions. She also helped translate "Liangliang"s World," a five-volume series of English-language picture books on Liangzhu culture, published by Dixie W Publishing Corporation in the United States.

　　"What attracts me most is the opportunity to share the fascinating stories behind the long Chinese history with more people, while presenting them in a professional and detailed way," she said.

　　RICHER EXPERIENCES

　　Braving the summer heat, German art teacher Anke Deber wandered along the Grand Canal, the longest artificial waterway in the world, and cooled off with a refreshing drink made from pear, lotus root and herbal tea.

　　Thanks to China"s visa-free policies, her journey was made easier from the moment she boarded a flight with a Chinese friend. During her trip, she visited landmarks including the Great Wall in north China and West Lake in the east, sketching ancient pavilions and ceramics, and intriguing scenes featuring the charm of Oriental life.