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Holiday travel shifts to rural, industrial and cultural experiences

2026-05-19 06:40

Long queues at famous tourist attractions are no longer the defining image of China's holiday travel season as more travelers seek immersive, personalized experiences beyond traditional sightseeing.

Lollipop sparks tourism debate

2026-05-19 06:36

China's fast-growing NPC performances are under scrutiny after a performer's interactions with visitors triggered criticism over how far immersive experiences should go, Yang Feiyue reports.

Hidden Diamond Sutra found at Longmen Grottoes

2026-05-19 06:26

In the early morning of March 28, workers involved in a conservation project at the Liuzuota area of the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan province, climbed onto scaffolding to inspect potentially dangerous rocks and crevices on the cliff face, as they did every day.

Unearthing life in the mists of time

2026-05-19 06:20

Archaeologists in Luoyang have uncovered the layout of an ancient residential neighborhood, shining light on politics, religion and society, Wang Ru reports.

Dalian reels in the benefits as big-game fishing thrives

2026-05-19 06:09

For visitors angling for a thrilling ocean experience, Changhai county's Zhangzi Island is a place to catch.

Chinese Literature Day boosts China-LAC cultural ties

2026-05-18 14:16

A series of "Chinese Literature Day" events were recently held in Argentina and Brazil, aiming to build cultural bridges and deepen mutual learning between China and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Suzhou Museum

2026-05-18 07:00

Designed by renowned architect I. M. Pei (1917-2019), the Suzhou Museum beautifully blends modern architecture with the elegance of Jiangnan gardens.

The human bridges and personal histories of China-US relations

2026-05-18 06:46

People with extraordinary experiences tell the most compelling stories. This is evident in Xiamen University professor of management William N. Brown's collection of narratives about Americans who lived and worked in China and developed deep affective ties with the people they encountered.

Quiet drama finds powerful audience

2026-05-18 06:37

A film in the Chaoshan dialect about qiaopi letters has become the surprise hit of the May Day holiday season, Zheng Caixiong reports in Guangzhou.

Treasures that make the Taklimakan tick

2026-05-18 06:21

The Chinese National Geography magazine's new nature center allows visitors to learn about and connect with the country's largest desert, Yang Feiyue reports.

Song brocade weaves its way back into modern life

2026-05-18 06:11

Once preserve of nation's elites, the traditional textile is now fabric of everyday use.

A promise kept in paint

2026-05-15 07:59

Zhao Ji, or Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), remains infamous as one of history's least devoted rulers. He turned away from state affairs in favor of art and literature.

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