Biker's photos reveal life along the Belt and Road

A photo exhibition touring dozens of Chinese cities is revealing the discoveries Liu Haixiang made during his 615-day journey cycling through 15 countries along the Silk Road.

The native of Fujian province's Quanzhou, the ancient trade route's starting point, has organized the shows to promote awareness of the Belt and Road Initiative and the realities of the countries involved.

President Xi Jinping proposed the initiative to build the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road to expand international cooperation in 2013.