When the Yellow River flows into the heart of the Central Plains in Henan province, it carries more than just silt from the Loess Plateau — it bears years of Chinese civilization in its currents.
Shifting waters meet at the striking confluence in Gansu, revealing ancient stories, quiet beauty, and fleeting moments of awe.
The Yellow River has not only nurtured Chinese civilization but also cultivated countless intangible cultural treasures. For generations, residents along its basin have passed down their daily rituals — food, arts and celebrations that reflect their deep connection to the water and land. We have curated a journey through key cities to savor iconic dishes and immersive performances that can be found along the river's entire course in the Yellow River National Cultural Park.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism unveiled "Lucky Horse" on Tuesday as the official mascot for the 2026 Happy Chinese New Year global celebrations.
As the last shimmering notes of the strings dissolved into the evening air, a hush lingered in the concert hall of the Tianjin Juilliard School, followed by warm and sustained applause.
The Qiantang River in China is renowned for its tidal bores, a remarkable natural phenomenon that occurs on the 18th day of the eighth lunar month, coinciding with the full moon.
The world's first AI agent dedicated to researching oracle bone script has been launched in Anyang, Henan province — the "hometown of oracle bone script" — on the 126th anniversary of the script's discovery.
In the hall of the Hubei Provincial Museum, visitors lean in to examine ancient bamboo and wooden slips, their eyes tracing faded characters that record everything from centuries-old recipes to work logs of officials and individual visiting cards.
The Chinese stage adaptation of Le Pere (The Father), the award-winning work of one of France's most popular young playwrights, Florian Zeller, was staged in Beijing from Nov 20 to 23.
The Hanyi Festival, also known as Winter Clothing Day, Ancestor Worship Festival, or October Memorial Day, is an important traditional day of remembrance in China. It is observed annually on the first day of the tenth month of the traditional Chinese calendar. This year, the festival falls on Nov 20.
When a hundred lion dancers rose across the stage at the opening ceremony of China's 15th National Games, the scene drew thunderous applause at home and abroad.
The character for tea embodies philosophy and heritage, proving language can be steeped just like leaves, Zhao Xu reports.
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