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'Marco Polo' to enthrall opera lovers in Beijing with global cast

2018-05-16 09:15

'Marco Polo', an original Chinese opera production based on the story of the Venetian explorer who traveled along the ancient Silk Road in the 13th century, will meet Beijing audience on May 16, 18 and 19.

Field of dreams

2018-05-15 13:25

A little Cézanne with a large reputation goes to auction this month, courtesy of Hong Kong-based auctioneer and gallery Macey & Sons

Physicist, wife release new book after a decade

2018-05-15 10:56

A new book titled Chen Xi Ji (Essays of Morning Glory) compiled by physicist Yang Zhenning and his wife Weng Fan has come out recently, 10 years after they published Shu Guang Ji (Essays of the Morning's First Lght).

Scholarly calligrapher's works on show in Beijing

2018-05-15 10:48

An ongoing exhibition at the National Art Museum of China, which runs through May 20, shows dozens of Yu's calligraphic scrolls of various styles. They were donated by Chinese-Spanish entrepreneur Zhu Yilong.

Travel perks help Tibet work wonders

2018-05-15 09:32

The Tibet autonomous region has extended a package of favorable travel policies it introduced earlier this year to boost winter tourism, in a bid to ride the wave of success that saw its seasonal visitor numbers soar.

Unique way of remembering

2018-05-15 09:27

The controversial ceramic sculptures by artist Shu Yong commemorating the 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake, has been donated to a museum at the site of the tragedy.

Artist honors Peking Opera characters that sculpted his childhood

2018-05-15 08:59

Much of Yu Zuokun's perception of the world stems from a childhood spent watching Peking Opera shows at an outdoor theater, an experience that has heavily influenced his artistic expression since Yu began his career as a sculptor a decade ago.

Art show melts doubt over glacial decline

2018-05-15 08:17

A century ago, Michel Comte's grandfather crossed the Alps and returned with stunning images of shining glaciers with white snow covering the mountain ranges.

Remembering a hero

2018-05-15 08:04

As events are being held to mark the bicentenary of Karl Marx's birth, The Power of Truth, an exhibition in Beijing, looks at various facets of his life.

Northern highlights

2018-05-14 10:20

The Shanghai Chinese Orchestra kicks off its new performance season with a showcase of traditional musical works from Northwest China.

Jinzhou develops themed itineraries to boost tourism

2018-05-14 08:12

Jinzhou has launched six travel routes with such themes as culture, coastline and education.

Feeling the burn

2018-05-14 07:57

A recent satellite event in Zhejiang of the world-famous Burning Man festival inspires Camilla Tenn to consider attending its US incarnation.

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