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Foreign disciples perform kung fu at Shaolin Temple

2015-08-13 10:08

Martial art lovers from over 20 countries around the world gathered at the Shaolin Temple on Tuesday showcasing their kung fu skills to the abbot.

China's Red Flag Canal eyes World Heritage status

2015-08-13 09:59

A central Chinese city is preparing to apply for World Heritage status for its 1,500-km canal dug on steep crags by thirsty villagers, half a century ago.

Photo contest illuminates spirit of traditional villages

2015-08-12 08:00

Ten winners from Beijing will join another 40 competitors from other areas of China in an ongoing photography contest to shoot images that best represent the nostalgic mood for Chinese traditional villages.

Exhibition reveals ancient Chinese female life

2015-08-11 13:18

What did ancient Chinese women look like? What did they use when they washed their faces and did their make up? An exhibition in Nanjing may answer your questions.

Ancient town catches fire in Guizhou

2015-08-11 10:58

More than 100 people lost their homes Sunday when two residential buildings in an ancient town in Southwest China's Guizhou province went up in flames.

Sinologist finds common themes between China and Egypt

2015-08-11 07:24

Egyptian young Sinologist talks about Chinese literature translation in Egypt, saying she has found similarities of the two countries through literature.

Ancient wood-cut toys still popular in Southern Shandong

2015-08-11 07:00

Tancheng wood-cut toys are a traditional handicraft, originating in Southern Shandong province. Its long history is also rich in local flavor.

Preserving the legacy of natural fermented soy sauce

2015-08-11 05:00

Modern people tend not to give much thought to the making of soy sauce, as the traditional brewing method, or fermentation, has long been replaced by a chemical process, which is much more productive.

Hot online sales for Palace Museum's cultural items

2015-08-10 11:09

Creative souvenirs from the Palace Museum were hot items during a promotion campaign on the Taobao's group-buying platform ju.taobao.com last week.

Culture Insider: 9 things you may not know about Start of Autumn

2015-08-07 17:33

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Start of Autumn, the 13th solar term in a year, begins this year on Aug 8 and ends on Aug 22.

International ballet banquet comes to Beijing this winter

2015-08-07 17:29

Beijing's ballet fans are in for a cultural treat this winter with the 2nd China International Ballet Season, sponsored by the National Ballet of China and Beijing Ballet of China Performing Arts Company, opening at the Tianqiao Theater.

Traditional oil paper umbrellas shine in modern age

2015-08-07 09:56

Although oil paper umbrellas have lost their practical function today, they are still attracting modern customers in another way.

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