The National Art Museum of China recently received a donation from the family of Li Jianchen (1900-2002) which comprised his 73 watercolors, oil paintings and Chinese ink works. They were on show as part of an exhibition to commemorate Li, hailed as "father of Chinese watercolor", held at the NAMOC from Nov 11 to 21.
One day in October 1942, Hongyi, the master monk who realized he was reaching the end of his life, wrote down his last words: beixin jiaoji (a mixture of sadness and relief).
On the afternoon of Nov 10, as the curtain fell on a professional Kunqu Opera performance at the Traditional Theater Hall in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.
About 130 million to 110 million years ago, a vast region had a warm climate and a landscape of lakes and forests.
Former Yale dean shows his passion for China as visit helps him find a new rhythm.
Sichuan province's Chengdu, undoubtedly among the most attractive tourism destinations in Southwest China, is celebrated for its internationally acclaimed cuisine, natural wonders and cultural heritage, both within the city and in its surroundings.
Once hailed as "the sport of kings", polo, a niche sport with ancient roots, is played on horseback with a ball. Its exact origins remain uncertain, but one early version of the equestrian sport emerged in ancient Persia (modern Iran) around the 6th century BC.
Habitat improvement and a series of protective measures have played a crucial role in the rise of the population of Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys, one of the planet's most endangered primates.
Students from Beijing Film Academy staged an original Chinese play, titled Xiangyangli Building No 8, in Beijing on Nov 11 and 12.
The Jingju Theater Company of Beijing announced its latest contemporary Peking Opera production, Qi Baishi, which will be staged in Beijing on Dec 16 and 17.
Chinese play, Rickshaw Boy, based on Lao She's novel of the same title, will make its debut onstage at Tianqiao Performing Arts Center in Beijing on Dec 30, with shows running until Jan 1.
Basking in warm sunshine, the newly restored Jingfu Ge (Hall of Utmost Blessing), which is part of the Summer Palace in Beijing, is like an elderly person with a youthful face.
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