Upon arriving at the venue, it was almost difficult for members of the audience to tell when or where the performance began — there was no seating in the dimly lit space.
Representing the great achievements of the prehistoric rice-cultivating civilizations of China between 3300 BC and 2300 BC, the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, is being hailed as an outstanding example of an early urban civilization that stands as a concrete and compelling testament to the existence of at least 5,000 years of Chinese history.
Against a backdrop of classical music, two young women sip red wine and take selfies by a large window overlooking a seemingly boundless vineyard.
As night falls, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, two officials from the Tang dynasty (618-907), transcend time to embark on a captivating journey to the Grand Tang Mall, an enchanting scenic spot in the historic Chinese city of Xi'an.
In 1573, Zhu Yijun sat on the throne, as a 10-year-old boy and the ruler of an empire that had fallen from its apex.
Wang Yan has come to a deeper understanding of her hometown since she signed herself up for a cultural and creative art competition at the end of last year.
Traditional Chinese society, like many others, was patriarchal: fathers were typically tasked with earning money and maintaining discipline in the family, while being less likely to assume the role of caregiver for their children.
On the afternoon of April 15, against a backdrop of sea gulls chirping and waves crashing onto the beach, independent designer brand ZI II CI IEN unveiled its spring/summer 2023 collection at the Zen Hall in the ancient water town of Puyuan, Tongxiang city, Zhejiang province.
At 3 am, the story of Romeo and Juliet began at the seaside theater in Aranya.
Decorated with cobalt blue pigment on a white ceramic body, qinghuaci ware is one of the most well-known cultural products in China, with items made in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, considered the best in quality.
On the steep cliffs of the border regions of Guangxi in south China, the Luoyue people, ancestors of the Zhuang ethnic group, left their primitive painting works on the rock thousands of years ago. Around 3,000 kilometers away in Tanbaly, Kazakhstan, a large number of petroglyphs dot ancient residences and tombs, showing how people lived, worked, and organized religious customs many centuries ago.
The Wanli Emperor ranks among the most storied rulers in Chinese history. His nearly 48 years in power during the 16th century makes him the longest-reigning emperor in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). A special exhibition showcasing relics from Wanli's reign opened recently at the National Museum of Classic Books in Beijing.
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