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Stamp on carved jade phoenix to be issued

2017-07-14 09:41

A beautifully carved jade phoenix was excavated in Hubei province in 1955.

National criteria for appraising relics to be created

2017-07-14 09:37

Experts will help create detailed national criteria for appraising privately owned antiques, a cultural heritage official said on Thursday.

Province's stunning history, scenery attract visitors

2017-07-14 08:48

With a great number of cultural legacies and natural wonders, the North China province of Hebei has a lot to offer tourists.

Traditional attire helps Miao women earn a living

2017-07-14 08:12

Ma Meiying learned the skills needed to make traditional Miao ethnic attire, which is decorated with elaborate and colorful embroidery, from her mother when she was a child.

House of clouds

2017-07-14 08:06

In Lost Horizon, the late British author James Hilton described "Shangri-La" as a mysterious valley in the Himalayan region where the 1933 novel's main character, Hugh Conway, a diplomat from his country, hopes to find peace from the conflicts of the world.

Exploring how cities create a sense of belonging

2017-07-14 07:54

"Because of its rapid urbanization, in China, cities are emerging as a very important part of a person's identity," says Daniel Bell, sitting comfortably in a chair, legs crossed, wearing an oversize suit jacket.

Seeking lost libraries along the Silk Road

2017-07-14 07:43

A British artist embarked on a unique six-month journey by motorbike to visit sites in China, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Egypt, Italy and Iran.

Updating a classic

2017-07-14 07:13

Its Augmented Paper shows the luxury brand Montblanc is keeping up with the times, while its new heritage collection takes inspiration from the past.

The dance of Kazakhs: Soul of the nomadic life

2017-07-13 16:50

With the passing of time, the pasture and grassland for some nomadic people may be gone, but the soul of nomadic life may remain in their life.

China strengthens protection of cultural heritage

2017-07-13 16:22

China will strengthen protection of cultural heritage in the second half of 2017 and carry out random inspections in provinces where cultural relics are common, according to a senior cultural official.

Taipei Palace Museum offers more than 70,000 pictures for free downloading

2017-07-13 13:29

Taipei's Palace Museum has put more than 70,000 pictures online, which people can download for free. All the pictures are available on the "Open Data" section of the museum's official website.

Getting prepared for Sanfu? Do like the Chinese

2017-07-13 11:06

In the Chinese lunar calendar, Sanfu refers to the periods that are predicted to be the hottest days of the year, which are called Toufu, Zhongfu and Mofu.