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China's major archaeological discoveries in 2016

2016-12-23 09:40

The year 2016 is coming to an end, and this year witnessed several major archaeological discoveries that impressed us. We have selected the 10 most important archaeological discoveries for you.

Weaving dreams

2016-12-23 07:56

Abdul Latif Khan has brought his expertise in carpets from Pakistan to Northwest China.

Veteran celebrity chef Ken Hom serves up his stir-fried life story

2016-12-23 01:21

Chinese food recently overtook Indian as the United Kingdom's preferred ethnic cuisine, and few individuals have been as instrumental in overseeing this rise in popularity as Ken Hom.

Sacrificial ceremony marking Winter Solstice held in Xi'an

2016-12-22 15:05

Performance of a sacrificial ceremony marking the Winter Solstice is held in Daming Palace National Heritage Park in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, Dec 21, 2016.

Sacrificial ceremony held to commemorate Mencius in Shandong

2016-12-22 14:50

A traditional sacrificial ceremony is held to commemorate Mencius at the Temple and Family Mansion of Mencius in Zoucheng city, East China's Shandong province, Dec 21, 2016, the Winter Solstice.

Exhibition held in Beijing to celebrate artist Han Meilin's 80th birthday

2016-12-22 14:21

People watch works designed by Chinese painter, sculptor and designer Han Meilin at an exhibition to celebrate the artist's 80th birthday at National Museum of China in Beijing, capital of China, Dec 21, 2016.

Palace Museum targets female gamers

2016-12-22 12:26

The Palace Museum in Beijing, noted for its creative cultural products, is collaborating with the dress up game Miracle Nikki, which is a popular game among females due to its exquisite costume elements.

Digital photo exhibition on China's Xizang kicks off in Bangkok

2016-12-22 10:38

A vivid photography exhibition on China's Xizang kicked off Wednesday in Bangkok, attracting many to admire the photos and to experience beautiful Tibetan scenery with virtual reality headsets.

Palace Museum to release 19,999-yuan mobile phone

2016-12-22 09:58

The Palace Museum is planning to release a 19,999-RMB ($2,878) mobile phone in collaboration with a Chinese phone maker. The phone is expected to be available at the end of January 2017, and only 999 units will be sold.

'Small target' among 2016's top Chinese words and phrases

2016-12-22 09:40

The year's top Chinese words, catchphrases and internet buzzwords were released jointly by National Language Monitor and Study Center, Commercial Press and People.cn in Beijing on Dec 20.

Traces of ancient homes discovered in Sichuan

2016-12-22 08:05

Archaeologists have discovered more than 3,500 ancient post holes on the Anning River Plain in Sichuan province.

Traditional hutong style to be restored

2016-12-22 08:02

Beijing will restore 1,500 hutong-narrow alleyways-to their traditional style over the next four years, the city management commission announced on Wednesday.

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