From historic sites to picturesque natural landscapes, from cutting-edge technology innovation hubs to traditional craft workshops, study tours and entertaining journeys are surging in various regions across China this summer, offering grownups and children unique experiences that integrate knowledge, techniques, culture and entertainment.
In China, dough is not just nourishment for the body but also a vehicle for millennia of culture and knowledge. Dishes made of dough, though ordinary and familiar to Chinese, are listed as a national intangible cultural heritage.
With the rise of the giant chandelier to the roof of the auditorium at Shanghai Grand Theatre, one of the most celebrated musicals, Phantom of the Opera, kicked off its six-week performance schedule in the city, on Tuesday. Its run will go on until Oct 13.
Claude Viallat's solo show sees his return to city where his style made an impact on art scene, Deng Zhangyu reports.
The art of drifting along a river on a stem of bamboo becomes one of the province's biggest draws, Qiu Quanlin reports in Chishui, Guizhou.
Upstream, the latest in a series of thought-provoking Chinese movies to hit the theaters, will leave you breathless.
A salon explores the legacies of the ancient trade routes that connected China with the West to discern what they mean for our world today and tomorrow, Erik Nilsson reports in Xi'an.
Don't miss the second episode of Embracing Cultures, "Cultural legacy of the Silk Road", airing Aug 29 at 7:30 PM.
Fifty years after excavations began at the Mawangdui Han Tombs, new technologies such as 5G, artificial intelligence and big data are bringing the ancient society to life and giving people a closer and more immersive interaction with history, archaeological experts said.
I'm convinced there's a family somewhere in Beijing who've been talking about me.
A concert of his music and lectures to be given in Shanghai and Beijing after the ceremony, Chen Nan reports.
Traditional and modern elements combine beautifully in the ancient city of Chaozhou in Guangdong province, especially along its famous Paifang Street.