China and Pakistan marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations with a joint concert at Beijing’s iconic Badaling Great Wall on Sept 9.
Eight centuries after the ancient settlement first took shape beside mountain streams, citizens trace back their ancestry as they recall stories and memories of their families in the place where heritage continues.
Every afternoon, He Xuejun changes into traditional Naxi clothing and walks into a courtyard tucked away in the narrow lanes of the Old Town of Lijiang.
Built almost six centuries ago, the Longfu Temple area has been revitalized as a vibrant cultural and modern commercial hub.
Surrounded by four rice paddy art pieces stretching across the vast fields in Northeast China, a giant piece in the form of a QR code catches many people's attention. It can be scanned to access an online store for agricultural products.
Thirteen parks, including Beihai Park, the Summer Palace and Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park, are hosting lotus festivals.