When fingertips trace the surface of a bone that has survived thousands of years, a window through time gradually opens.
While modern people marvel at wild animals in zoos, their ancestors in the Shang Dynasty (c. 16th century-11th century BC) may have done something similar.
For more than a millennium, Chinese people have celebrated Spring Festival with fireworks from Liuyang, Hunan province.
From classrooms to concert halls, from cobblestone streets to the cinema screen, the spirit of China's Spring Festival is increasingly finding a place in everyday life in Malta through this year's "Happy Chinese New Year" program.
People attend a Spring Festival celebration in the Chinatown in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, Feb. 16, 2026.
Chinese New Year celebrations were held in the English city of York on Feb 14.
As the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics unfold, Labubu steals the spotlight as a charming figure beyond the competition.
As the vibrant Year of the Horse is upon us, it brings the blessings of spring.
Tourists visit a lantern fair celebrating the upcoming Chinese New Year in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 14, 2026.
Spring Festival is the same yet different, shaped by where you come from — not only within China, but around the world. For most Chinese people, it's first and foremost about returning to hometowns for family reunions. For many expats, for whom returning to their home countries during this time often proves impractical, it's a chance to explore more of China outside the cities in which they work and live. Some foreigners run toward the sun to escape the cold. Some dash through the snow to embrace deep winter experiences. Yet others seek a Goldilocks balance, pursuing cool destinations that are not too hot, not too cold, but just right — and just as fun. China Daily looks at some of the top spots that expats visit to enjoy the seasonal festivities, and go further in their explorations of the country and its culture.
Editor's Note: Using a blend of words and visuals, this series explores unique communities and reveals the heart of China through food, architecture, craftsmanship, landscapes and traditions.
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