Full Episode: A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains
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​"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 you the young painter's arduous and unforgettable journey in creating this painting!
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