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Mountaineering gets a helping hand in Xinjiang

2024-07-29 08:24

For many visitors, Muztagh Ata, the "Father of Ice Mountains" in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, is appealing for its stunning scenery. However, for Li Yuan, the mountain vistas are both a passion and a purpose.

Rebuilding brick by glorious brick

2024-07-29 08:20

Work on the Jiankou section of the Great Wall takes a new approach to restoring its former beauty.

A tradition worth dyeing for

2024-07-29 08:10

The essence and luster of nature are transformed into stylish, practical garments that are deeply symbolic to the Dong ethnic group of Guizhou province, Lin Qi reports.

Musician mixes tradition in combining East and West

2024-07-27 13:53

In a harmonious fusion of the East and the West, Chinese guzheng (ancient zither) virtuoso Chang Jing captivates audiences worldwide with her unique style. Last December, commissioned by streaming service Apple Music, Chang adapted three of Claude Debussy's enchanting compositions: Reverie (Daydream), Clair de Lune (Moonlight) and Reflets dans l'eau (Reflections in the Water).

Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital

2024-07-27 13:48

Beijing Central Axis runs north-south through the heart of the old city of Beijing, totaling 7.8 kilometers in length.

Experiences for tourists get personal

2024-07-27 10:06

When it comes to group travel, tourists are often guided through rigid itineraries, shuttling from attraction to attraction and battling endless shopping promotions. But the rise of personalized travel experiences in China is challenging this norm.

Artist portrays a changing vista

2024-07-27 10:04

At an exhibition, a mother and her child stand side by side, each captivated by different aspects of the display. The mother recognizes elements from her own youth, while her daughter is entranced by the interactive, dreamlike environment — a blend of maze, theater and amusement park — presented through virtual reality and multimedia.

Fishnet bag leads to bigger haul

2024-07-27 10:03

When Ouyang Lijuan was a young girl in primary school, she longed for a proper school bag like her peers had.

Yungang Grottoes get tech boost

2024-07-27 10:02

The Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi province, are a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Existing for nearly 1,600 years, the caves are deemed "history engraved on stones" by Hang Kan, director of the Yungang Research Institute, formerly known as the Yungang Grottoes Research Institute.

Video: Carnegie date for orchestra

2024-07-26 16:10

Beijing Youth Orchestra to take part in music festival at celebrated New York venue, Chen Nan reports.

Inbound trips fly high in capital city

2024-07-26 15:04

China's capital city received 1.66 million inbound trips, an increase of 245.6 percent compared to the same period last year, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism reports.

Artist's family donates masterwork to national academy

2024-07-26 14:55

One of the preeminent artists of 20th-century China, Jiang Zhaohe (1904-86) left an oeuvre that integrates the precision and dimensions of Western techniques with the shading and layering of classic Chinese painting. His work was realistic, with strong humanistic tendencies and allowed him to present a vivid profile of ordinary people, especially those suffering from hardship.

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