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Sichuan festival celebrates ethnic music

2025-12-26 15:48

Under the warm winter sunshine, traditional music echoes through the mountains as the China (Sichuan) 3rd Ethnic Music Week opened on Thursday in Xichang, Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture, Sichuan province, and will run for eight days.

Shanghai sees nearly 50-pct surge in foreign tourists in Jan-Nov

2025-12-26 11:06

Shanghai's tourism authorities said the city recorded 6.29 million visits by foreign passport holders in the first 11 months of 2025, an increase of nearly 50 percent year on year.

Forum discusses AI's role in reshaping the film industry

2025-12-26 08:04

At a time when artificial intelligence is profoundly reshaping the entertainment industry, how should filmmakers respond — by competing with AI, or collaborating with it?

Culture takes center stage at diplomatic New Year reception

2025-12-26 08:00

Against a backdrop inspired by the ancient painting A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains, performers in flowing traditional costumes moved across the stage, setting the tone for the 2026 Global Diplomatic New Year Welcome Event in China, where cultural exchange took center stage.

Artist captures mountains of inspiration in his works

2025-12-26 07:56

A special exhibition to display renowned artist Han Meilin's latest artworks and to mark the upcoming Year of the Horse opened on Sunday at the Han Meilin Art Museum in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region.

Where statues sway in the wind

2025-12-26 07:54

Many people dub this temple on the Loess Plateau "the Sistine Chapel of the East".Well, it is probably an updated 3D version.

Murals of the Ming Dynasty enter the digital age

2025-12-26 07:53

Several visitors stand in quiet admiration before the exquisite murals in the dimly lit hall.

Paul Smith reimagines Picasso

2025-12-26 07:53

A new exhibition at the Museum of Art Pudong in Shanghai presents the prolific career of Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) through the lens of British fashion designer Paul Smith.

The iconic qipao celebrates its distinct fashion culture

2025-12-26 07:52

A new exhibition at the Shanghai Museum brings to the limelight the iconic Chinese qipao (cheongsam), featuring pop singer Jeff Chang's collection and donated garments from socialite Chiang Shih-yun (1912-2016), also known as Aileen Pei.

Teeming with ancient stories

2025-12-25 07:32

Editor's note: China Daily reporters leverage local expertise to devise diverse itineraries that showcase a blend of historical landmarks and natural wonders in highly recommended cities and sites, offering practical guidance to experience the country.

Tracing China's origins

2025-12-25 07:30

The capital of numerous dynasties, the metropolis tells of imperial power and brings insight into the lives of ancient people, Wang Ru reports in Luoyang, Henan.

Game turns tour into lessons in history

2025-12-25 07:29

The ancient city of Dongjing, the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), continues to resonate with modern-day people. Not only does it remain buried 8 to 10 meters beneath present-day Kaifeng, Henan province, but its influence is also evident in the designs of the city's contemporary tourist attractions.

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