Designer uses inspiration from culture to stitch together strands of creativity, Lin Qi reports.
Hamza al-Sal is grateful to Shanghai for the opportunities and experiences it has provided him, as well as the hope of realizing his dream of becoming a professional actor.
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Start of Summer (Chinese: 立夏), the 7th term of the year, begins on May 5 and ends on May 19 this year.
Tucked away inside an ancient alley near the entrance of Xinzhuang village, the ancestral home of the prominent Lei family has been restored and turned into a museum that vividly recounts their tales.
As spring ushers in a wave of renewal, restaurants throughout the city are introducing alluring new menus that promise to captivate even the most discerning palates. From inventive culinary creations to seasonal delicacies, these culinary havens are poised to redefine the dining experience.
Amateur archaeologists work to record a vanishing constellation of Great Wall forts in a county in Hebei as it undergoes rapid urbanization, Wang Qian reports.
A tomb offering of a bronze chariot and horse from the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220) has been the center of attention since it was unveiled in February at the Guizhou Provincial Museum in the provincial capital of Guiyang.
As the Lantern Festival approaches on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, China Daily website has specially planned the "Nihao! China" Lantern Festival 24-Hour Live Global Broadcast event. This live broadcast will cover six cities in four countries: China, France, Hungary and Italy, presenting an unprecedented visual and cultural feast. Watch our LIVE at 6 pm on Feb 24 (GMT+8). Don't miss it!
The Spring Festival, the most significant traditional celebration in Chinese culture, marks a momentous occasion for family gatherings and shared joy.
Brocade is often described in ancient Chinese texts as a kind of silk fabric that contains gold. Among the best-known Chinese brocades, Yunjin brocade from Nanjing, Jiangsu province, takes its name from its gorgeous, rosy cloudlike color.
A celebrated documentary maker's new series uses a novel approach to explore the cultures and traditions behind delectable delicacies.
In particular, an increasing number of tourists have been drawn to the frosty delights of Harbin, known as the Ice City.