WUHAN — Yu Wenying, a household name in her community in Central China's Hubei province, is easily recognizable by the jingling keys at her waist, with each one belonging to an elderly resident she cares for.
For decades, China's tourism industry was driven by a race for iconic landmarks, mass tour groups and the pursuit of "checklist travel". But the rising disposable income and increasingly rich offers from tour suppliers have reshaped the way people explore the country, according to the recently published Green Book of China's Tourism compiled by the Tourism Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
Picture this: Trading the monotonous hum of fluorescent office lights for the soothing rhythm of tropical ocean waves or the quiet buzz of a cozy cafe in a centuries-old village. This is reality for digital nomads, a growing community of remote workers who blend work, passion and travel into a seamless lifestyle. In South China's Hainan province, this trend is rapidly evolving from a niche movement into a thriving way of life.
As the annual Venice Carnival peaked in early March, a cultural performance highlighting traditional Chinese attire took center stage at San Marco Square.
A three-year comprehensive investigation of macro fungal diversity in Northwest China's Qinghai province has yielded fruitful results, providing scientific basis for ecological conservation and sustainable utilization of resources on the plateau region.
A subtle revival is emerging in China's consumption landscape. Abandoned factories hum with art fairs, century-old alleyways lure crowds with craft beer and trendy cinemas, and 70-year-old neighborhoods have been transformed into hybrid art-retail hubs.
Dynamic Bay Area: Biodiversity Photography Exhibition was held in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, this month, a display of more than 80 photos by photographers, conservationists and academics.
A recently aired TV drama, Good Will Society, explored the stress, doubt and emotional struggles that professional surgeons experience in their everyday lives.
Symphonic tribute to Lu Xun seeks to capture writer's insight and enduring contribution to modern Chinese society.
Beijing's first restaurant bus serves gourmet dishes and unparalleled nighttime views.
Renate, a senior citizen from Cunha in Brazil's southeastern state of Sao Paulo, visited the Chengdu Museum in Southwest China's Sichuan province with her husband Arpad on March 15.
Luxury jeweler opens redesigned triplex flagship in Taikoo Li in Chengdu, solidifying its high-end brand legacy.