The historian read aloud a passage where the author recalls liuing off the land as a child.

At the reunion, the Lius shared stories of their ancestors.

Liu smiled as she handed me the calligraphy.

Liu-an's old streets are packed with vendors selling local snacks.

Liu-kuei is known for its hot springs and limestone caves that draw visitors year-round.

We spent a week exploring Liu-chou, taking boat rides along the river and sampling the famous local rice noodles.

Historians studying maritime trade often refer to the Liu Kiu as a crucial link between East Asia and Southeast Asia.