In Hohhot, capital of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, about 200 mu (13.3 hectares) of lavender here are in full bloom.
Live-action fantasy movie Monster Hunt continues to break the records as its total domestic box office is expected to exceed 2 billion yuan ($320 million).
Beijing's ballet fans are in for a cultural treat this winter with the 2nd China International Ballet Season, sponsored by the National Ballet of China and Beijing Ballet of China Performing Arts Company, opening at the Tianqiao Theater.
People of Yi ethnic group hold torches to perform a parasite expelling ritual in the field during the Torch Festival in Bake village of De'e Township in Longlin autonomous prefecture in Baise, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Aug 6, 2015.
A museum dedicated to hairdressing, the first in Beijing, is set to open in late August on Jiu Gulou Waidajie in the capital.
Artists from six countries will appear in four Chinese cities during the first Future Star International Arts Festival that runs until August 21.
The China Season of the 2015 China-UK Year of Cultural Exchange was launched in London on Tuesday, revealing a series of events in the coming months.
A number of Chinese cultural activities and events will be held in Britain this year, Liu Xiaoming, China's ambassador to the UK, said on Tuesday.
The Palace Museum will launch a jewelry series that replicates the fashion styles of ancient empresses, a move seen as its latest attempt to promote traditional Chinese culture through creative products.
The Chinese artist Xu Dongdong is back with a series of new artworks.
Cheng Baozhong's current solo exhibition, titled Snow in Late July, promises viewers a feeling of tranquility and coolness amid the summer heat.
Those who are familiar with He Xiangyu's previous gigantic installations may find his current exhibition in Beijing an interesting twist in art style.