While filming the espionage drama Silent Honor in Xiamen, Fujian province, actor Na Zhidong received a late-night call from an unknown number. Despite the hour being nearly 1 am, he decided to answer.
The diverse landscapes of Fujian province have given rise to a cornucopia of delicacies that together form the soul of its cuisine, creating a masterful synthesis of the sea and the earthy, robust flavors of the mountains.
While northern Fujian is defined by its pristine mountain landscapes, the provincial capital of Fuzhou holds the soul of the province — its elegant lanes and hillside alleyways forming a living continuum of culture that bridges classical tradition and contemporary creativity.
Getting there: You can fly to Wuyishan Airport from major cities such as Beijing and Guangzhou in Guangdong province. Alternatively, high-speed trains connect Nanping with Fuzhou, Xiamen and other major cities in Fujian. From the airport or train station to the scenic area, a taxi costs around 40 yuan ($5.6). Fuzhou is about a two-hour train ride from Wuyishan (Mount Wuyi).
Mount Wuyi is a masterpiece of nature — encircled by verdant peaks, nourished by drifting clouds, and sculpted by the region's unique danxia landforms. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage site for its cultural, scenic and biodiversity values since 1999.
While northern Fujian is defined by its pristine mountain landscapes, the provincial capital of Fuzhou holds the soul of the province — its elegant lanes and hillside alleyways forming a living continuum of culture that bridges classical tradition and contemporary creativity.
The second Xinshi Dance Art Festival wrapped up on Sunday after dazzling the public with interactive dances, giving audiences an intimate look at dance art in Xinshi ancient town of Deqing county, Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province,
Ireland's iconic tap dance show Riverdance celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special creative cast presentation in China last weekend. The show ran for two consecutive days at Shanghai's Grand Gateway 66, standing out as a highlight of the mall's anniversary celebrations.
During the "Discovering Shanxi's Ancient Chinese Architecture — Overseas Media and Students Tour", held from Oct 14 to 18, the North China province of Shanxi revealed its culture and vitality to a group of overseas visitors.
The Song Dynasty (960-1279) saw culture bloom like never before, and the development of fashion also reached new heights in creativity and diversity.
When I stepped into the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, Italy, for the Fifth World Food Forum (WFF), held from Oct 10 to 17, one line engraved on the marble wall immediately caught my attention — the FAO Constitution's pledge "to contribute toward an expanding world economy and ensuring humanity's freedom from hunger".
In Guangzhou, He Weijing has noticed something remarkable. "At the end of last year, the number of foreign tourists in Guangzhou was much higher than in midyear. You can hear different languages everywhere now," she said.
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