Anthology celebrates Yangtze River's rich tapestry and history

Chongqing Yangtze River Culture Institute has recently unveiled what it describes as the world's first comprehensive anthology of travelogues focused on the Chuanjiang River and Shu Roads. Titled A Compendium of Travel Records on the Chuanjiang River and Shu Roads, this collection marks the institute's inaugural research milestone since its founding in March.

Revealed during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Yangtze River Civilization Forum in Chongqing on Sept 15, the anthology spans 140 volumes totaling over 40 million words. It features more than 500 documents by Chinese and foreign experts who traveled and researched the Chuanjiang, a section of the Yangtze River mainly flowing in Sichuan province, covering topics such as geology, hydrology, transportation, economics, customs, and the environment.