The Longfusi Summer Fair, now underway in one of Beijing's historic districts, celebrates the Chinese concept of Fu — happiness and good fortune.
"My job is to watch other people cry. I cannot cry." Inside consultation room No 8 at the Shanghai Putuo Notary Public Office, notary Li Chenyang meets older people carrying some of life's most difficult questions.
Wandering through a temporary exhibition on lunar exploration held at the China Science and Technology Museum, an 11-year-old boy surnamed Huang from North China's Hebei province was still thinking about the virtual journey he had just taken.
Flowers have long spoken a language that transcends geography. Across East and West, artists have turned to blossoms to express beauty, emotion and the rhythms of life, creating works that continue to "bloom" centuries after they were painted.
With aprons tied and chef hats on, a group of foreign visitors each stand over woks sizzling over gas burners, spatulas in hand, eagerly trying their hand at mastering the art of traditional Chinese stir-fry.
Nestled in Hanyin county, Ankang, Shaanxi province, the Fengyan Ancient Terraced Fields were created in 1756, during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), by migrants from Huguang — a historical region covering parts of present-day Hubei and Hunan provinces.
An ancient porcelain-making hub in East China that has been active for nearly a millennium has won global recognition for its outstanding universal value.
Located in the Taoyangli Historical and Cultural District, the Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum draws its inspiration from Jingdezhen's traditional egg-shaped wood-fired kilns that once defined China's porcelain capital.
When Zhu Yijun first tried to organize group motorcycle rides, bringing enthusiasts together was a lonely mission.
For many city dwellers, a mountain trail race is an escape. For Jiwu Cisha, it's a return home.
Inner Mongolian folk-rockers Hanggai return to Lincoln Center, fusing ancient throat singing with modern beats.