As the Minor Heat (xiao shu) solar term brings rising summer temperatures, a plate of lightly stir-fried lotus root slices offers a refreshing seasonal treat.
As the saying goes: "Minor Heat and Major Heat—steaming by day, stewing by night". During Minor Heat, all creatures seek refuge from the sun. Yet, humans learned to harness the fierce sunlight to dispel dampness and ensure their well-being.
As China looks to attract more international visitors, airports and airlines are reimagining every stage of the journey as part of the destination experience, Yang Feiyue reports.
Rectangular wooden plaques carved with elegant Chinese characters showcasing various calligraphy styles are on display in Emblems of Virtue: Exhibition of Plaque Artifacts, drawing visitors to pause and admire their refined artistry. The exhibition is being held at the Liaoning Provincial Museum, Shenyang, Liaoning province, until July 29.
Struck by rheumatoid arthritis, renowned late ink artist is celebrated in a new exhibition in which her early-to-late works trace the evolution of her career, Lin Qi reports.
Old structures tell lasting stories as tradition meets innovation, ensuring remarkable landmarks remain part of everyday life, Yang Xiaoyu reports.
As Minor Heat heralds the harvest of bayberries, a sweet and tart treat graces tables nationwide.
For the first time, the galleries of the Chinese Academy of Oil Painting are hosting a calligraphy exhibition, turning a space long devoted to oil painting into a meeting point for two artistic traditions.
The National Ballet of China will perform its acclaimed original ballet The Peony Pavilion from July 22 to 26, marking the long-awaited return of the production after its 2008 premiere.