WUHAN — Yu Wenying, a household name in her community in Central China's Hubei province, is easily recognizable by the jingling keys at her waist, with each one belonging to an elderly resident she cares for.
For decades, China's tourism industry was driven by a race for iconic landmarks, mass tour groups and the pursuit of "checklist travel". But the rising disposable income and increasingly rich offers from tour suppliers have reshaped the way people explore the country, according to the recently published Green Book of China's Tourism compiled by the Tourism Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
Picture this: Trading the monotonous hum of fluorescent office lights for the soothing rhythm of tropical ocean waves or the quiet buzz of a cozy cafe in a centuries-old village. This is reality for digital nomads, a growing community of remote workers who blend work, passion and travel into a seamless lifestyle. In South China's Hainan province, this trend is rapidly evolving from a niche movement into a thriving way of life.
A subtle revival is emerging in China's consumption landscape. Abandoned factories hum with art fairs, century-old alleyways lure crowds with craft beer and trendy cinemas, and 70-year-old neighborhoods have been transformed into hybrid art-retail hubs.
A recently aired TV drama, Good Will Society, explored the stress, doubt and emotional struggles that professional surgeons experience in their everyday lives.
Symphonic tribute to Lu Xun seeks to capture writer's insight and enduring contribution to modern Chinese society.
Beijing's first restaurant bus serves gourmet dishes and unparalleled nighttime views.
Renate, a senior citizen from Cunha in Brazil's southeastern state of Sao Paulo, visited the Chengdu Museum in Southwest China's Sichuan province with her husband Arpad on March 15.
Luxury jeweler opens redesigned triplex flagship in Taikoo Li in Chengdu, solidifying its high-end brand legacy.
Italian film director Giuseppe Tornatore, renowned for classics like Nuovo Cinema Paradiso, La leggenda del pianista sull'oceano (The Legend of 1900), and Malena, has been appointed as the jury president for the main competition section of the Golden Goblet Awards at the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF).
"Dual Persona", a poignant film about a redemption journey, began shooting in Yulin in Northwest China's Shaanxi province on Wednesday.
The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism announced the locations of the city's Top 10 Spring Flower Viewing Spots on Thursday, including spots along the Beijing Central Axis and the Great Wall.