Nestled in East China's Zhejiang province, Yiwu city stands as the global epicenter of small commodity production. Every day, a wide array of products flow from its factories and are transported worldwide. However, few know that this high-tech center of light industry commerce is also home to ancient cultural sites and renowned intangible cultural heritage. Visitors can not only shop but also experience the cultural atmosphere of the city as they explore.
Growing up in India, I often saw our domestic help or less affluent relatives approach my family for financial aid to fund their children's weddings.
Archaeologists continue to add to the fascinating history of Beijing as a capital city, Wang Ru reports.
DNA technology has decoded information about a newly discovered cemetery and the intriguing relationship between two extended families living nearly 3,000 years ago in what is now Beijing.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Wednesday inscribed Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional new year, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Walking along Dongsiling Street in the renovated Taoyangli historical and cultural district in Jingdezhen of Jiangxi province, one is immediately struck by the alternating blend of blackened red bricks and yellowing white plaster on the walls, which exudes a strong sense of history.
Jade, deeply rooted in culture, continues to fascinate as it embodies myth and reality, Zhao Xu reports.
Zheng Guomin, an inheritor of the local oilcloth umbrella craftsmanship in Jingxian county, Xuancheng, Anhui province, displays the craft to students who came to research the art, on Nov 13.
Beijing's restaurant scene is buzzing with innovation this month, offering diners more than just a meal. The city is embracing fresh concepts, from immersive experiences like magic shows to the debut of new restaurants and bold culinary experiments.
Located in a picturesque valley east of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Taoping village in Lixian county, Sichuan province, is a land of idyllic beauty that boasts the marvelous heritage of one of China's oldest ethnic groups — the Qiang.
Hu Meiqun, a craftswoman, designer and entrepreneur who co-owns a Su embroidery studio in Jiangsu province, has a perfect scene in her mind — a place where the lush green grass can be seen and the melodic chirping of birds can be heard, while the city's hustle and bustle is far away.
Traditional Chinese lacquer art is one of the popular China-chic wave that’s blowing the minds of young people. What is lacquer art? How are such exquisite pieces of art created? Chinese youths are curious, so are foreign friends.
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