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.
A legendary figure of the 11th century, Shen Kuo excelled across an astonishing range of disciplines — from redefining the calendar and formulating pioneering mathematical principles to recording the first known description of petroleum in Chinese history, remarkably within a poem.
The third season of the outdoor reality show Natural High has been airing on the major streaming platform Tencent Video since its premiere in October.
When Radiance: Ancient Gold Ornaments from the Collection of the Hong Kong Palace Museum opened in Beijing, I was in the United States attending a training program and, regrettably, could not experience it in person. Yet within only a few days, my social media feeds were filled with photos and short videos taken by young visitors. Thanks to these posts, I was able to "visit "the exhibition after all — vividly and intimately.
The National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai was bustling with visitors attending the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE).
In a groundbreaking fusion of nature, culture and music, a new Chinese opera is set to transport audiences to the heart of one of China's most pristine remote landscapes.
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.
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