#explore the unknown

[enchantingepics]

Story Prompt 16

In a world where shadows whispered secrets and the line between right and wrong blurred into a smoky haze, there existed a figure. This being moved through the tapestry of life, unseen yet profoundly present. Neither a hero nor a villain, but something altogether different.

They navigated the dance of existence with a quiet grace, observing the ebb and flow of humanity. In the bustling city, where stories unfolded on every street corner, our mysterious character became a silent spectator.

A series of events unfolded, drawing people into a web of choices and consequences. Our figure would find themselves entangled in the narratives of others, an inadvertent player in the grand theater of life. Each encounter left an indelible mark on their soul, yet they remained resolute in their commitment to neutrality.

There were moments of temptation, whispers from the shadows urging them to embrace the light or succumb to the darkness. Yet, they resisted, for they understood the delicate balance required to maintain harmony in a world teetering on the edge of chaos.

As tales of love, betrayal, and redemption unfolded around them, our protagonist became a beacon of paradoxical serenity. A confidant to star-crossed lovers, a witness to schemes and conspiracies, they existed on the fringes of reality, a silent guardian of equilibrium.

In a pivotal moment, when the threads of fate seemed irreversibly tangled, our character faced a choice that would alter the course of their existence. The line between apathy and intervention blurred, and they found themselves standing at the crossroads of destiny.

[powerfar]

Explore The Unknown Ancient Village Camping In Yunnan

In addition to the well-known camping spots, Yunnan also has many primitive, low-key and mysterious places. However, the nine mysterious ancient villages hidden in the mountains are the real paradise in Yunnan. Today I will take you into the little-known ancient village with a thousand years history and experience its unique style. This is a good place for traveling and camping, and you can also explore the unknown for thousands of years.

Wengding Ancient Village

A primitive social village of the Wa people with hundreds of years of history. Between the blue sky, white clouds, mountains and streams, there live the kind and enthusiastic Wengding people. Unfortunately, a fire destroyed only 4 of the 105 original Wa thatched houses.

Shaxi Ancient Town

In the low-key Shaxi Ancient Town, stroll through the ancient streets and step onto the ancient stage. You can enjoy the shops and horse shops on Sifang Street and listen to the ancient music in Shaxi Cave.

Zhanglang Ancient Village

As a village with a history of thousands of years, Zhanglang still retains its ancient history, culture and folk customs. The wooden house built on the mountain is original. Different houses and living environments, simple folk customs, and quiet atmosphere. Ancient temples, tea gardens and white pagodas of Theravada Buddhism. There is also the fresh air and the beauty of watching the Milky Way in the sky at night.

Heshun Overseas Chinese Village

Heshun is a century-old village that integrates the cultural characteristics of the Central Plains. Because there is a small river passing through the village, the name "Heshun" comes from this. Shops on the street are open in twos and threes, and everything is very original.

Baisha Ancient Town

Baisha Ancient Town has maintained the traditional work and lifestyle of the Naxi people for thousands of years. A quiet and simple village, when you come here, you just want to stay a few more days.

Peck Wood Langcun

Many residents here do not speak Chinese and still retain the customs of Nanzhao and a primitive life without competition. You will meet Yi villagers wearing traditional costumes here, which will give you the illusion of traveling back in time.

Bingzhongluo

Bingzhongluo is not only a beautiful pastoral scenery. Along the ancient Tea Horse Road, the fields are quiet and peaceful. Not only are the primeval forests dense, but the snow-capped mountains are also magnificent.

Nuodeng Ancient Town

A Bai village hidden in the mountains has never changed its name for thousands of years. Many people have never heard of it, but it has kept a low profile for thousands of years. The oldest tree here is over 800 years old.

Gumo Village

The name really sounds nice. The peaceful Gumo Village is accompanied by flowing water. The cabin built against the mountain has a quiet and leisurely feel, hidden among the mountains.

After reading this, do you really want to go to Yunnan? On sunny weekends, it’s a great time to go camping in these primitive villages. Get together with a few friends and plan a well-planned and prepared trip to explore the unknown.

[semisolidmind]

I'd like to ask for a family photo of Angel with their found family. Kissy and Poppy included if you please.

a photo found on the bedside table of an upstairs bedroom of a long abandoned house in the woods. the owner was a recluse who supposedly died on the property.

it's strange... what are those things? like old toys that were popular a long time ago, but; they look too... alive to just be toys.

[pangeen]

" Kaboom " //© Daniel Greenwood

[blackkatdraws2]

The Main Character.

[Blank Scripts AU]

[rainbowsky]

Yibo has rarely looked this happy and vibrant and bubbly at a press event.

And so he should be. This is a very special project, one that he initiated himself and had been planning for a couple of years. It is a very unique, intimate, exciting project unlike anything we see in the current C-ent environment.

People are going to get a closer look at him - at his thoughts and feelings and life experience. They're going to get a closer look at some of the most challenging and dangerous sports in the world, they're going to see him and his guides pushing themselves past their limits, and they're going to see some beautiful, remote and fascinating locations.

We have been hearing about this project for a very long time. He'd been traveling to these mysterious locations, and it was known that he was working on something with Discovery Channel.

However, through all of that I never dared to dream we'd get a series like this. Most people thought that he would do one or two special episodes, not this big series where we got to see this side of him.

Yibo is living his best life. He is doing things on his own terms, carving his own path and pushing his limits. As he put it himself: expanding his horizons.

And this is who he is. He's not the sort of person to be satisfied with the same old grind that people in his industry and environment content themselves with. He wants to do new things and put himself into situations where he is challenged and stimulated.

It's the same with his stage the other night, too. Singing in English, a totally new song that is upbeat and sad at the same time - something nobody was expecting from him at that moment.

The only thing that we should expect from him is to be continually surprised and moved by his choices and direction. Everything that he has done for the past few years especially has shown his desire to live happily on his own terms. To grow and learn and try new things.

There is a reason why his smile has gotten bigger and bigger as time goes by.

[wildstar25]

To this day, Arsay still holds the record for "fastest climb up a palm tree" in the South Seas (though there's no real competition for it).

Cultural context:

edit: if you see the version with a word missing no you don't

[accio-victuuri]

swimming in the wilderness with wang yibo 🏊‍♂️

[yibo-best]

Cr: 一品羡气

[stardustdiiving]

Me explaining in terms of strictly how I read canon I think Nahida not severely punishing the Sages is just meant to convey that Nahida, even when wronged, is not a very vengeful or harsh person and makes the choice to be kind instead, but in my mind I have this idea of a Nahida interpretation which elaborates on that where her self punishing tendencies extend to her being someone who internally downplays her own experiences constantly, and as a result has a hard time feeling she’s allowed or justified in placing a lot of blame on the Sages for what they did to her So while she is following her own philosophies regarding teaching lessons/wisdom/etc in how to handle the Sages and genuinely doesn’t want to be really angry or punishing because of who she is as a person, her decision is also influenced by the fact she’s basically blocked herself out of grappling with how to handle people who hurt her by blaming herself for said hurt instead as a coping mechanism. And like this is all just me being insane about Nahida Trauma and not something explicitly implied in canon but also I really do think this isn’t a far stretch from her canon characterization especially when my vision isn’t to conclude that Nahida needs to be angry and vengeful but she should extend the kindness she shows others to herself and also every day I get tormented thinking about she was the mental equivalent of an average human child when the Sages found her and how they basically specifically discarded her for being a child and the idea of how Nahida would pick up on + internalize that and eventually need time to unlearn it

[zhansww]

this one frame, tho. it's too much for my heart 😭😭😭

[raineyraven]

just watched vide noir (2022) and i have to say the tragedy of a man whose love leaves him because he wasn't what she needed him to be, who through his journey to find her again became the man she wanted him to be so that he could get to her, only to reach her and find that it's too late to get her back, who grew and changed in his quest for someone who was always going to be out of his reach and he didn't know it until he'd undergone that change?? that shit fucks oh my god.

[p-h03n1-x]

Wang Yibo short interview in the teaser trailer for Exploring the Unknown

Interviewer: As the one who created this show, what do you want to get out of the Discovery Channel?

Wang Yibo: I like trying new things, do what I want to do. By going to more places and exploring different environments, I can broaden my horizon. Some life.. and de*th experience will help you understand how beautiful life is. I would like to share with you the story of how a young man grew up

[pangeen]

" Sunrise or Sunset? " // © tuaevairinka

Music: © ESTL - Voyage voyage

[themintman]

Maybe Vos and Jack weren't Sammy's only friends.

[rainbowsky]

Look 👀