May Day or Labor Day celebrates workers’ contributions to the country. Usually, most people in China would go on travel during the holiday. Hopefully some short day trips are available to you or at least a photo album of some special times. Sometimes, it is nice to reflect, especially with the right soundtrack.

Wherever you are right now listening to our show, at home or on the road, we would like to invite you to travel with us in today’s music.

Earlier, we’ve introduced to you Ms Zhao Cong, the renowned principle pipa player with the China National Traditional Orchestra. Today, we handpick six pieces from her albums that are relevant to certain places or scenery in the country.

For those of you listening in outside of China, let’s see where you go in these melodies.

Song lists:

1. A Moonlit Night on the Spring River, 春江花月夜

2. Shanghai Nights, 夜上海

3. Saddle up and Run the Horse, 放马山歌

4. What the Pipa Says, 琵琶语

5. Blue Sky and Fluffy Clouds, 天高云淡

6. Raise up the Flag, 红旗升