Longfu Temple in Beijing is known for its name, location and fairs, but not for the building itself. For most people in the Chinese capital, the venue is largely symbolic.
Quanzhou has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking the end of a long-awaited process. Preparation of the city's bid for World Heritage status was launched in 2001.
Development of Quanzhou and its growth into a hub of maritime trade
22 sites included in "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China", a new entry to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
A centuries-old shipwreck off the coast of Guangdong province was finally salvaged in 2007, two decades after it was found completely by chance. Archaeologists named that famous shipwreck, dating to the Southern Song era (1127-1279), Nanhai One.
Buddhist pilgrims and visitors bring hustle and bustle to this famed temple in the historical quarter of Quanzhou, Fujian province.
Archaeologists have unearthed a total of 11 ancient tombs -- some dating back millennia -- at a single site in central China's Hunan Province, local authorities said on Sunday.
The legacy of Quanzhou, Fujian province, now recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage, testifies to how authorities and society together established a commercial maritime hub, Wang Kaihao reports.
Northeastern Beijing's Miyun district has rolled out 15 routes for travelers in a culture and tourism season promotion that began on July 28.
The 2021 Youth Music Festival Beijing Hong Kong Macao will run in Beijing from Aug 16 to 26.
The internationally-renowned pianist uses his talents to not only bring Western music to China, but also promote Chinese folk music abroad by combining it with piano.
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