One day in October 1942, Hongyi, the master monk who realized he was reaching the end of his life, wrote down his last words: beixin jiaoji (a mixture of sadness and relief).
On the afternoon of Nov 10, as the curtain fell on a professional Kunqu Opera performance at the Traditional Theater Hall in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.
About 130 million to 110 million years ago, a vast region had a warm climate and a landscape of lakes and forests.
Former Yale dean shows his passion for China as visit helps him find a new rhythm.
Sichuan province's Chengdu, undoubtedly among the most attractive tourism destinations in Southwest China, is celebrated for its internationally acclaimed cuisine, natural wonders and cultural heritage, both within the city and in its surroundings.
Once hailed as "the sport of kings", polo, a niche sport with ancient roots, is played on horseback with a ball. Its exact origins remain uncertain, but one early version of the equestrian sport emerged in ancient Persia (modern Iran) around the 6th century BC.
Han Guorui, a folk artist specializing in making Dongming grain pictures, is generally busy in autumn as he needs to collect materials for his work. This year, he has been even busier, as he has attended fairs to demonstrate his skills and promote grain art.
Director Zhang Lu slowly recalls how he took a mere 14 days to write the script of The Shadowless Tower — the biggest winner at the 13th Beijing International Film Festival earlier this year.
In the past three years, the Xizang autonomous region has emerged as one of the epicenters for archaeological exploration in China, leading to a wealth of knowledge being unearthed that has enriched people's overall understanding of the nation's ancient roots.
The China International Travel Mart 2023 kicked off Friday in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province.
For years, photographer Shang Junyi has frequently traversed the vast expanse of the Palace Museum, venturing from the imposing Meridian Gate to the solemn Shenwu Gate, and navigating among the scattered halls, pavilions and palaces.
The 2023 Blancpain-Imaginist Literary Prize has been awarded to 29-year-old author Yang Zhihan, for her collection of short stories Yituan Jianbing (literally, "a block of solid ice"), after beating four other short-listed writers.
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