For generations, Qing rulers returned to the grounds on the western outskirts of Beijing, where work and leisure merged, reports Wang Ru.
At an elevation of 1,910 meters, Tianchi Lake in the Tianshan Mountains lies peacefully among the peaks beneath Bogda Peak. Its crystal-clear waters, snow-capped mountains, and forests blend seamlessly into a breathtaking alpine landscape.
Chongqing Yangtze River Culture Institute has recently unveiled what it describes as the world's first comprehensive anthology of travelogues focused on the Chuanjiang River and Shu Roads.
With its authentic period details and universal themes, the 26-episode series highlights the evolving lives of two neighboring families.
Around the same time the lofty dome of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower first amazed the city of Florence in Italy, a temple on Beijing's western outskirts displayed the brilliance of Eastern aesthetics on par with the Renaissance.
Visitors wander through the Temple of Heaven architectural complex in Beijing, strolling beneath ancient cypresses and spotting cute squirrels darting between the trees.
For generations, Qing rulers returned to the grounds on the western outskirts of Beijing, where work and leisure merged.
Historical area strives to keep distinctive character, making heritage a part of life
Tradition returns to roots and reinforces its place in contemporary festival life.
Song Jing repairs paper by hand and analyzes it with instruments. She is deputy head of the Document Restoration Team at the National Library of China.
Traditional Chinese craftsmanship is taking on contemporary forms in London, where an exhibition is bringing together intangible cultural heritage and modern design in an exploration of the relationship between people, objects and the inner self.
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