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Five years ago, Rees from the United Kingdom encountered North China's Shanxi province and embarked on a quest to unveil its ancient charm. Today, his Shanxi tale continues.

In this series of videos, Rees will delve into Shanxi's rich historical and cultural tapestry. Through immersive experiences, personal reflections, role-playing, and animated recreations, he brings life to Shanxi's museum relics, the legacies of the land, and the words of ancient books.

Join Rees on a journey to explore Shanxi's historical and cultural wonders.

Pei Xiu, a native of Peibai village in Yuncheng, Shanxi province, was a government official in the Western Jin Dynasty (265-316) 1700 years ago. He was in charge of water conservancy and construction, excelled in map drawing, and created the "Yu Gong Regional Map", pioneering ancient Chinese cartography and earning the title of "Father of Scientific Cartography in China".

In the fourth episode, we follow him to Pei Xiu's hometown – Peibai village, to explore the map-making secrets of the renowned official.