From the adorable pandas in Sichuan to the playful Pallas's cats in Inner Mongolia, from the snub-nosed monkeys in Hubei to the majestic Siberian tigers in Heilongjiang, photographer Xie Jianguo has dedicated himself to documenting the country's rare and endangered animals, which showcases unique natural and ecological wonders of China.

Xie's passion for photographing wild animals and polar ecology is evident in his extensive travels. He has ventured to destinations such as Kenya, Botswana and Madagascar nine times. Furthermore, he has visited the Arctic and Antarctic continents more than 30 times. In addition to his expeditions, Xie has explored diverse regions across Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Australia, capturing the remarkable beauty of nature through his lens on numerous occasions.

Since 2012, Xie Jianguo has redirected his lens toward his homeland, focusing on capturing wildlife in China. Now his footprints have covered nearly all the provinces and regions throughout the country. Notably, he has explored nearly 100 wildlife protection areas, such as Source of the Three Rivers, Hoh Xil, Qilian Mountain and Xishuangbanna.

During his photographic expeditions, Xie places great emphasis on establishing a harmonious relationship with the animals he encounters, ensuring that they are undisturbed throughout the shooting process. He always tries to film the animals face to face, to capture their natural essence and portray them in their most authentic form.

He said, "I want to showcase the beautiful and dynamic moments of wildlife, to not only record their living conditions but also to express the importance of loving and protecting wild animals and their habitats. I also aim to present the abundant biological resources of species as well as the achievements of wildlife protection in China through my images."

In 2016, Xie joined forces with Chen Jianwei to launch the "Nature Image China" project. This initiative is committed to recording and preserving the natural beauty of China while promoting its rich natural image culture to the world. So far, the project has organized 30 photography events, hosted over 100 photo exhibitions at home and abroad, and exhibited over 7,000 photographic works.