The morning air at Tianqiao Square in Beijing was crisp enough to see one's breath, but by 7 am, a crowd had already gathered. They were waiting for Sun Chubo, a bamboo flute and panpipe performer from the China National Opera and Dance Drama Theater.
Amid efforts to preserve the millennium-old traditional design and practices for building Chinese wooden arch bridges, advanced and accessible technology, including artificial intelligence and virtual reality, is injecting new vitality into the timeless craft.
No matter how advanced artificial intelligence becomes, human emotions are dynamic, which means even if AI integrates everything it knows into a perfect presentation, it cannot predict the flow of human emotions, says artist Li Yifan.
Urumqi's Fruit Bazaar is a treasure trove that dazzles the tongue.
In early winter, Bailu Bay in Wulian county, Rizhao, Shandong province, exudes a serene beauty. Egrets stretch their wings, skimming over the mirror-like water, while nearby, a dozen swans glide gracefully, leaving gentle ripples in their wake.
The Chinese folktale "The Legend of the White Snake" has been reimagined by an experimental theater in New York.
Wing Chun, an original Chinese dance drama from the southern city of Shenzhen, Guangdong province, opened its North American run in Toronto, Canada, on Tuesday night, bringing a stylized blend of martial arts, contemporary dance and cinematic storytelling to Canadian audiences.
As early winter descends upon Pingle county in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, the ancient persimmon groves burst into a blaze of color.
Under the blue skies of the Zhalong National Nature Reserve in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang province, actor Shen Teng and fellow cast members dash through fields of towering reeds, laughing their way through a series of playful challenges.
On Winter Solstice, dance between yin and yang reaches its apex.
Imagine a lively store that incorporates elements like handicrafts, snack vendors, Thai music and coffee tastings, which engage all five senses and create a lively, market-like atmosphere.