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24 Solar Terms: 8 things you need to know about Frost's Descent

2023-10-24 08:10

The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Frost's Descent, (Chinese: 霜降), the 18th solar term of the year, begins this year on Oct 24 and ends on Nov 7.

A trip to Guizhou province took me back to my childhood

2023-10-13 08:18

Having grown up in northern Arizona with the immortal Grand Canyon and the iron red plateaus of Sedona in my proverbial backyard, I am comfortably biased in my claim that the southwestern state is home to the most beautiful landscapes on the planet. I spent many a youthful day fantasizing that my cozy valley was a flatland base, protected all around by mountain titans and with an infinite blue sky that promised impossible potential for exploration. These scenes are etched behind my eyes, forever the litmus test for comparing the beauty of newly discovered sights. Thus far, no foreign landscapes had come close.

The peak of his profession

2023-10-05 11:42

Sociological scholar and university professor has spent the best part of four decades on Jinuo Mountain, living among and surveying the ethnic group that calls it home.

Arxan's natural bounty finds fresh fans

2023-10-03 09:36

Nestled in the southwestern foothills of the Greater Hinggan Mountains in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region is Arxan, a city where nature reigns supreme.

Crafting memories to last a lifetime

2023-10-03 09:15

A series of interactive activities have been organized to allow Asiad attendees to enjoy unique cultural experiences

Make tracks further afield

2023-10-03 08:55

While Hangzhou has plenty to offer visitors to the Games, for those with a bit more time, the city, via its high-speed rail links, is the gateway to explore the wider Yangtze River Delta, Lin Shujuan reports

All forms of exercise share similar goal

2023-09-30 11:36

I started practicing Korean martial arts when I was seven and then for my whole young life. In my early 20s, I felt a little bit disappointed with traditional martial arts and I wanted to do something not only physical but with meaningful movements.

Frenchman's wine journey a grape tale

2023-09-30 10:05

Working in Xinjiang for more than 20 years, Fred Nauleau helps his company win recognition, honors globally.

Ancient site reveals its secrets

2023-09-21 16:27

Loulan, an ancient city on the Silk Road, conjures up images of mystery and romanticism even as it disappears into the mists of history.

Photographer captures scenes atop the mountain

2023-09-21 10:30

Mountaineer and photographer Long Jiang's solo exhibition, titled "The Mountain is There", creates a transcendent echo across time and space with George Mallory, the first person in the world who challenged to climb Mount Qomolangma.

Celebrating tradition: The enchanting Mute Festival of Qixuan village

2023-09-07 15:53

This age-old tradition has persisted for centuries, rooted in local customs and a poignant legend of a mute woman who saved the village from drought and starvation through her sacrifice. Over time, the festival evolved from a simple ancestral ritual into a well-organized celebration.

The cultural seed bank of a civilization

2023-09-01 07:48

At Wenhan Ge (pavilion), the headquarters of the China National Archives of Publications and Culture, visitors can see a number of exhibitions featuring various precious "editions" that carry the gene of the Chinese civilization.

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