Tourists to Beijing are most interested in the city's magnificent architecture, including the Forbidden City and Great Wall, according to a report.
China is famed for its intricate traditional artwork, but art is taking on a new meaning in the country for investors – its the latest booming asset class.
An annual prize was recently instituted by the Song Yunbin Foundation for scholars and experts who work with ancient texts.
As China hosts numerous international conferences, this has brought opportunities for local architects to show their talent.
Chinese web novels make greater push for the global market with translations. Mei Jia reports.
Japanese self-help writer Yamashita Hideko's books on danshari were popular in China in the past. The concept encourages people to get rid of junk, both physical and mental.
Moganshan, a mountainous area in Deqing, Zhejiang province, boasts bamboo forests, tea gardens, streams, architecture from the early 20th century and boutique hotels and hostels. It is a popular vacation spot for Shanghai people to avoid summer heat.
Ahead of the Chinese President's visit to Russia, an agreement was signed to bring the State Hermitage museum's art treasures to China in a significant reflection of Sino-Russian cultural exchange.
Mainland auction houses have performed remarkably well in the face of tough competition from major international brands in HK, although they arrived in the city only over the last 20 years or less.
A Siberian tiger at the Yunnan Wildlife Park has given birth to seven cubs in three hours.
South Africa, known for its cultural and natural diversity, is now attracting large numbers of Chinese tourists.So, South African Tourism recently held promotion events in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou to boost links between tour operators in China and South Africa.
Pianist Yefim Bronfman made his debut in Shanghai at the opening concert of the Music in the Summer Air festival with the New York Philharmonic orchestra on Sunday.