Standing quietly in Zhengding, Longxing Temple has endured since the Sui Dynasty (581-618).
Move over tempting duty-free shopping and fascinating nightlife.
The Chinese capital is set to become a world-class hub for cultural exchange as the 2026 Beijing Art Season kicks off. Running from May 21 to June 15, the festival will feature over 400 events, drawing hundreds of art institutions from roughly 20 countries, according to a news conference on Wednesday.
Liang Hong, a renowned writer and literature professor at Renmin University of China, felt a quiet thrill at returning to her hometown, Liangzhuang village.
On the evening of April 17, the National Centre for the Performing Arts hosted the third edition of its "Spring of Traditional Chinese Music" series, presenting a standout concert titled Wind and Plum Blossoms.
Beijing Language and Culture University invited Wei Chunrong, the veteran Kunqu Opera actress from the Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre, to deliver a lecture titled "The Contemporary Expression of 600-Year-Old Kunqu Opera" on Wednesday.
Universal Music Greater China announced on Thursday that acclaimed Chinese musical theater vocalist Ayanga has joined its global artist roster, signaling the beginning of a new era for Ayanga's career as he embarks on an exciting journey with the global music powerhouse.
Now after a long road trip, two of the printing blocks for the Dunhuang County Gazetteer have joined other objects of historical value at the ongoing Ru Shi Mogao, an exhibition of Dunhuang culture and art running until Nov 11 at Beijing Exhibition Center.
During the day on April 23, foreign bloggers explored the Wulongkou Scenic Area in Jiyuan, Henan province, and had an absolute blast surrounded by lush mountains and crystal-clear waters. During their visit to Jiyuan, they also attended the Beijing International Film Festival Short Film Section, eagerly anticipating yet another cultural feast.
Spring is the best time to visit parks. At Beijing's Summer Palace, benches sit beneath canopies of flowering trees, where petals burst into color and drift through shifting light, and waterbirds glide between moments of flight and stillness across the lake.
In a world flooded with film festivals, the forward-looking model of the BJIFF stands apart. Centered on Master, Market, and Mass, it goes beyond taste-making.
Chinese travelers are planning more trips and placing greater emphasis on meaningful experiences, while travel companies are investing in technology and operational efficiency to keep pace with evolving demand, according to global travel company Expedia Group.