Spring is the best time to visit Jiangnan, the regions around the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, for picturesque views, rich culture, delicious food and warm weather. Among the top venues is Taizhou city in East China's Zhejiang province, an off-the-beaten-path destination that offers an authentic Jiangnan travel experience.
Since Liu Weixue first saw a handmade paper umbrella 17 years ago, he has been fascinated by the centuries-old craft and its techniques. At that time, little did he realize that he would, one day, bring his own contemporary touch to the once endangered tradition.
Carrying maintenance equipment, Cao Rui and five other women walk some 10 kilometers to check rail tracks every day. They identify potential problems along the railroad section in Daqing, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province.
"Well done! But don't sing too high here," says director Yang Chi of Dalian Peking Opera Theater. The instructions seem to echo around the ornate theater where the director often goes to see rehearsals and gives young actors guidance on appearance, gesture, eye expression, speech and emotion.
One of the prominent Chinese artists of the contemporary scene, Zhang Xiaogang is presenting his first solo exhibition in Shanghai.
It may have been almost a century since A Doll's House by Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) sparked heated discussions in China about the role of women in a fast-changing society, but theater director Wang Huan believes the production remains germane in today's context.
Gandhara Heritage along the Silk Road, the largest exhibition of Gandhara art held in China to date, kicked off Wednesday at the Palace Museum in Beijing.
In winter, Jinshanling Great Wall looks like a snowy wonderland. The early morning frost descends upon the mountains, cloaking them in a shimmering blanket. As the sun rises higher and thins out the fog, the jagged peaks and rocky outcrops start to glitter.
The chickens in Hetian town, Changting county, Fujian province, are different from some other chickens in that they grow at a slower pace, are swifter in movement and have a tendency to perch on trees to rest. Additionally, they are known for their "superior taste".
The 35th Beijing Book Fair, postponed three times since 2021, saw a record number of visitors during its run from Feb 24-26, heralding, like spring, the green shoots of recovery for the industry in 2023.
Cellist Jan Vogler gave his debut performance at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on Sunday. He was excited to be one of the first international musicians to perform at the iconic venue since the country relaxed its pandemic-control measures.
There are some traditions and customs during leap month in China, which are varied in different places. As the leap month is around the corner, which gifts have you prepared for your parents?
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