Time-traveling 'general' draws crowds at Jiayu Pass in NW China

9月26日，在甘肅嘉峪關關城景區，李森在攤位前展示文創產品“關照”。光頭絡腮胡的李森身披甲胄，在景區內扮演明朝嘉峪關最高軍事長官，為游客簽發文創產品“關照”（通關文牒）。“關照”可理解為古時候的“護照”。嘉峪關的游客可以買上一份文創產品“關照”，聽“關長”李森宣告自己“合法通關”，模擬一場告別故土、前往西域的出關儀式。[新華社記者方欣攝]

Li Sen shows the ancient "visas" at his stall at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Li Sen, 43, earns a living by playing the role of an ancient "general" at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. Visitors can buy ancient "visas" at his stall. These documents are designed by Li and form an essential part of the role-play, allowing tourists to travel back into ancient China. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)