In a narrow alleyway barely six feet wide, a hidden gem claims the title of the “widest” alley in the country.

Nestled beside a modest hill that lacks the fame of the five great mountains, this site has enchanted countless literary figures throughout the ages.

Here lies a small city that defies conventional boundaries, earning the distinguished reputation of being the cultural capital of China.

As this cultural city strides into a new era, the ancient capital of literature progresses toward greater heights. Welcome to Tongcheng.

This captivating narrative is brought to you by director Liu Siyuan, with contributions from authors Qu Yan, Bai Bin, Jin Jian, Zhou Chong, and Xu Xinxin, along with support from the Tongcheng Municipal Committee of Publicity and the Tongcheng Media Center, produced by the Audio-Visual Department of Xinhua News Agency.

Editing was done by Liu Yanghe.