Around the same time the lofty dome of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower first amazed the city of Florence in Italy, a temple on Beijing's western outskirts displayed the brilliance of Eastern aesthetics on par with the Renaissance.
Visitors wander through the Temple of Heaven architectural complex in Beijing, strolling beneath ancient cypresses and spotting cute squirrels darting between the trees.
For generations, Qing rulers returned to the grounds on the western outskirts of Beijing, where work and leisure merged.
Historical area strives to keep distinctive character, making heritage a part of life
Tradition returns to roots and reinforces its place in contemporary festival life.
Song Jing repairs paper by hand and analyzes it with instruments. She is deputy head of the Document Restoration Team at the National Library of China.
Traditional Chinese craftsmanship is taking on contemporary forms in London, where an exhibition is bringing together intangible cultural heritage and modern design in an exploration of the relationship between people, objects and the inner self.
A bilingual collection of poems by renowned Chinese writer Lu Xun has been reinterpreted through the ancient art of seal script, bringing together poetry, calligraphy, seal engraving, and English translation in a new volume unveiled in Beijing on Sept 19.
The drama 2026 Attitude Ti62A, jointly produced by the China Science and Technology Museum and the China Coal Mine Art Troupe, will hold 10 performances at the museum from Sept 29. It is another theatrical work created through the deep integration of "science plus art" by the two parties, following the earlier stage play The Glory of China.
The Central Conservatory of Music marked the 70th anniversary of its department of traditional Chinese musical instruments with a concert and an academic symposium on Sept 20-21, bringing together generations of musicians to celebrate the department's contributions to traditional Chinese music and explore its future.
The Xi’an Symphony Orchestra staged its annual outdoor concert at the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a historic landmark in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, on Sept 19.
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