A village in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province is tapping into its tea-growing tradition and Buddhist cultural heritage as it seeks to become a tourist destination.
An exhibition showcasing the tea culture of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province in Northwest China, commenced on Tuesday at the China Cultural Centre in Malta.
The opening ceremony of the National Natural History Museum of China was held on June 5, 2023, heralding a new stage in the development of China's nature museums.
The central axis of Beijing, a north-south line of cultural relics and historical buildings in an old quarter of China's capital, is in the process of application for World Heritage status. Around 43 years ago, the Historic Centre of Rome – which includes some of the major monuments of the Italian capital – was inscribed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. The two zones, blessed with many historical sites, bear rich deposits of culture and showcase the development progress of the two civilizations. Today, they both still shine with grand scale and completeness. Central Axis of Beijing
The biggest risk I've ever taken was quitting my job and biking solo across western China.
Whizzing on the ice rink is one of the fondest winter memories for many Beijing natives. More than half a century ago, the Shichahai Ice Rink, in downtown Beijing, was the largest and most popular destination for young enthusiasts.
"Some inconspicuous artifacts, once unearthed and cleaned, can transport me back across time as I touch them. It's as though I were in the same space with ancient people who lived millions of years ago."
To greet the Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on June 22 this year, a total of 47 teams from both sides of the Taiwan Strait took part in the dragon boat race on Saturday in the coastal city of Xiamen, Southeast China's Fujian province.
The show Infinite and Beyond, which features performances of more than 100 classic pop songs by singers from the Chinese mainland and Taiwan to promote cross-Strait musical exchanges, concluded on Saturday.
For decades the National Art Museum of China has been an important stage of cultural exchanges between China and the world, allowing the majority of public to see the first piece of foreign art in their lives. It has been through not only exhibitions but also dialogues given by scholars with expertise in the area.
Pillows have been used in China for thousands of years and hold a significant place in Chinese culture. In modern times, we enjoy a wide range of pillows filled with synthetic fibers, down, feathers, or latex.
In my almost 12 years living in China, I've visited many provinces and cities across the country, yet the one I have found myself returning to the most over the years is the southern city of Hong Kong.