Built into the cliffs along the Jialing River, the Hongyadong complex showcases the distinctive stilt-house architecture of the Bayu region, present-day Chongqing.
"Clear broth, white radish, red chili oil, green herbs, and yellow noodles" — the classic formula perfectly captures the color and character of authentic Lanzhou beef noodles.
On July 25, the Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites in Jiangxi province were inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List, marking them as the world's first World Heritage site dedicated entirely to porcelain and ceramics.
The models walked down the runway, their clothes shimmering with the luster of fine fabrics, their cuts accentuating free-spirited silhouettes as they swayed elegantly, while embroidered patterns revealed superb craftsmanship.
Making a promise can take a moment, but keeping it can take a lifetime. In 1973, painter and writer Feng Zikai (1898-1975) finally fulfilled a pledge he had made with his mentor Li Shutong (1880-1942) over four decades earlier — completing Husheng Huaji (Painting Albums for the Protection of Living Beings), a six-volume collection created to encourage people to embrace benevolence and live in harmony with nature.
In 1760, Pierre-Martial Cibot, a 33-year-old Frenchman, arrived in Beijing. Commissioned by the Society of Jesus, a religious order of the Catholic Church, he began working for Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and adopted a Chinese name, Han Guoying.
Beneath the pyramids and among the colonnades of ancient temples, the story of Egypt's ancient civilization is being told in fluent Chinese.
A typical week for musician Zhang Jin centers around rehearsing, but it also includes cycling, baking, and walking her Abyssinian cat. Joining the Tide Philharmonic Orchestra in Zhejiang province's riverside town of Yanguan, the double bass player just passed a stringent tr ial period and became an official member of the orchestra in July.
Thirteen parks, including Beihai Park, the Summer Palace and Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park, are hosting lotus festivals.
Yaoli, meaning "kiln village", reflects its role as the birthplace of Jingdezhen's porcelain industry.
The Global Finals and Awarding Ceremony of the 25th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students was held on Aug 23 in Xiamen, Fujian province.
A youth choir formed through variety show Voices of Youth by iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment provider, has won the C16 Pop Ensembles category at the 14th World Choir Games in Helsingborg, Sweden.
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