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'Four Beauties' of ancient China pose for photos in Chongqing (1/3)

2013-04-16 15:49    Ecns.cn     Web Editor:Su Jie
Actresses in costumes of the "Four Beauties" in ancient China pose for photos in Jinfo Shan (Golden Buddha Mountain) in Chongqing, April 16, 2013. A series of photos featuring the four ancient Chinese women, Xi Shi (7th to 6th century BC, Spring and Autumn Period), Wang Zhaojun (1st century BC, Western Han Dynasty), Diaochan (3rd century, Late Eastern Han/Three Kingdoms period) and Yang Yuhuan (719–756, Tang Dynasty), are to be photographed in the scenic spot. Wang Zhaojun is played by Wang Yuting, the 78th lineal descendant of the ancient beauty. [Photo: CNS/Cao Duoran]
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