"Xinjiang's North Pole" stands at the top of where China's map ends, in the middle of the Altay Mountains, just south of where four countries touch.
A burly tractor rumbles across the vast snowfield, hauling two snaking lines of adventurers. Each is nestled in an inflatable snow tube, all roped together, gliding effortlessly through the howling wind and swirling snow with cries of delight.
Kanas hosts the only three remaining villages inhabited by an ethnic Mongolian subgroup, which some believe are descendants of a legendary treasure guard, Erik Nilsson reports in Altay, Xinjiang.
The exhibition, which runs until March 4, brings together 400 drawings, sketches, paintings and manuscripts that offer a view of Jiang's life, and his concern for ordinary people.
New Folk Art, New Style, New Life, an ongoing exhibition at the National Art Museum of China, introduces the emerging trend of reviving folk arts through a variety of fine works, on show until Feb 1.
Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region has made significant archaeological progress over the past five years, according to Li Wenying, a deputy to the regional legislative body.
There is an old Chinese saying that goes, "a good horse deserves a good saddle", emphasizing the importance of matching quality with quality.
For Wu Xinyao, practicing the piano for two hours at the Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Center in East China every Saturday night has become the highlight of her week.
The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra will tour Australia, New Zealand and Singapore from March 13 to 23.
The unique Door Gods tradition is one of many diverse and radiant folk arts.
In a bustling shopping mall, several horse sculptures strike various poses, their quiet presence compels hurried shoppers to slow down and take a look.
Zeng Chenggang, a leading sculptor in China, is presenting a large-scale exhibition at Shanghai Art Museum.
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