​"A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains" is a masterpiece of Wang Ximeng, an ancient painter of China's Northern Song Dynasty. While his epic work continues to amaze viewers with its striking beauty, the passionate young man and his creative journey are still a mystery today. This radio drama brings...

At 12 years old, Wang Ximeng passed the exam to become the youngest student at the Imperial Painting Academy. He studied under the guidance of great artists of the time in the next three years.

In 1107, 12-year-old Wang Ximeng and 15-year-old Li Guisheng set out from their hometown in central Fujian. They travelled through Ganjiang River, Hongzhou, now arriving at the magnificent Pengli Lake. The water's surface is dotted with white sails. Mount Lushan stands shrouded in mist by the shore.