From the Milky Way to meteor showers, the region is a stargazer's paradise.
At the memorial gallery of the late Chinese artist Zhang Leping, an entire wall at the exit is covered with messages left by admirers touched by the story of Sanmao, the comic character Zhang created.
His story is that of an orphan who moves to Shanghai to earn a living. He takes on numerous jobs such as selling newspapers, polishing shoes and performing kung fu. Despite his efforts, he cannot make ends meet, he sleeps on the streets and many treat him with distain.
Film and TV productions are luring Chinese tourists to countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.
Dongeejiao, which makes donkey-hide gelatin, was once a household name. But due to various problems, including fewer animals, it fell on hard times. In recent years the time-honored brand is making a comeback.
Traditional art injected with fresh vitality by troupe members at Anhui Science and Technology University.
Tang Junqiao, who is to perform in Beijing with her students later this month, is creating global interest for a traditional Chinese wind instrument with her talent.
A new world auction record for Chinese Ceramics was set when a rare Ru guanyao brush washer from the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) sold for 294.3 million HK dollars ($37.7 mln) after a 20 minute bidding battle at Sotheby's in Hong Kong here Tuesday.
Tide watching on the Qiantang has been a popular activity for centuries, but the year's most extraordinary sight is expected during the National Day holiday week.
Stuff you should know about Mid-Autumn Festival
The Ulanbuh Desert, about 14,000 square kilometers in area, lies on the west bank of the Yellow River, in Alshaa League, Inner Mongolia autonomous region. Every spring, Beijing's sandstorms originate here.
Old-fashioned film projectors are very rare these days, but they have a special place for Wang Yijun, 67, of Qingdao, who still spends a lot of time with them.
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