There are 43 items inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage lists that not only bear witness to the past glories of Chinese civilization, but also continue to shine today.
Some 50 old black-and-white photos displayed at an exhibition that just ended in Zhongshan Park, Beijing, gave visitors a sense of the historical and cultural significance of the Chinese capital's Central Axis.
JINAN — Seated in his courtyard, Zhang Zilong uses a traditional Chinese fan as his canvas, and with meticulous strokes he paints a vivid rural landscape depicting distant hills and vibrant apricot blossoms.
The prize-giving ceremony of the 20th Baihua Literature Awards was held in Tianjin on Tuesday. Thirty-nine works received awards in seven categories, including the awards for short stories, novellas, novels, prose, science fiction and online literature.
In late August, in Xining, capital of Qinghai province, the signs of autumn appeared with a cool breeze permeating the air.
In the mountainous regions of Jinhua, Zhejiang province, lies a village called Juxi. Unbeknown to many, the village has preserved a centuries-old connection with Confucius.
Chinese Cultural Relics Society and the Architectural Society of China unveiled the eighth batch of the 20th-century architectural heritage sites, numbering 101, that they had discovered in China’s 24 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions on September 16 at Sichuan University in Chengdu, Sichuan province.
On a Saturday, beneath a persistent drizzle that lasted well into the night, the grandeur of the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, was undiminished by the enveloping mist and somber clouds.
The boutique guesthouse Land of Arts and Crafts, located in an ancient village in a western suburb of Beijing, provides a unique experience to explore the historical legacy and beauty of liuli — or colored glaze.
Loulan, an ancient city on the Silk Road, conjures up images of mystery and romanticism even as it disappears into the mists of history.
GUIYANG — Guizhou province, known in China as the "Kingdom of Karst Landforms" for its complicated, towering mountains, has evolved into a haven for extreme sports events and outdoor sports enthusiasts.
To help young overseas Chinese reconnect with their culture and participate in the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, the 11th International Teochew Youth Convention will be held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing from Nov 13-15, according to Chen Siyu, chairman of the convention and head of the Chaoshan Chamber of Commerce in Beijing.
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