News & Insights Across Asia
Join us on a journey across Asia and beyond, exploring vibrant cultures, cuisines, history, and breathtaking destinations.
The Dong New Year Festival is a vibrant celebration in southwest China, honoring 2,500 years of tradition. Discover how the Dong people unite to pay homage to ancestors and celebrate after the harvest season.
Major Cold marks the final winter solar term in the traditional Chinese calendar, bringing snowy, icy weather and signaling the approach of Spring. Discover how this period influences people’s lives across Asia.
The Yuyuan Lantern Festival brings traditional Chinese culture to Paris, captivating locals and tourists in its overseas debut.
UN Postal Administration releases special edition stamps celebrating the upcoming Year of the Loong, highlighting the significance of the dragon in Chinese culture.
In Xiamei Village, Fujian Province, the traditional dessert Tangyuan takes on a new flavor as locals boil it in black tea soup, creating a balanced blend of sweetness and subtle bitterness.
A look into the dragon dance, a vibrant tradition in Chinese culture symbolizing power and good fortune, and its significance in bringing communities together across the world.
An exhibition in Beijing showcases over 200 reproductions of iconic artworks by 66 legendary artists, offering visitors an immersive journey through 700 years of world art history.
Eight grand lantern arrangements illuminate Hohhot’s night sky, celebrating the Spring Festival with designs reflecting the city’s cultural and natural heritage. The lantern show runs until February 25.
Swans grace the icy Linghe River in Liaoning Province, creating a serene winter spectacle amidst golden sunlight and frosty landscapes.
As winter arrives, China embraces the age-old tradition of preserving meats known as la rou. From pork to seafood, discover how this culinary practice enriches the Chinese winter with diverse and flavorful dishes.
Xiamei Village in southeast China’s Fujian Province infuses fresh tea leaves into noodles, creating a unique green-hued dish that blends traditional tea culture with local culinary arts.
Erhai Lake in Yunnan Province bursts with aquatic blossoms of Ottelia acuminata, the ‘sunflower in the water,’ which emerges to bloom when the sun shines.
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi announced that giant pandas will return to California by the end of the year, marking a symbolic gesture as China and the United States celebrate 45 years of diplomatic relations.
Chinese provinces are innovating social media strategies to boost tourism, following Harbin’s success. Henan and Anhui leverage platforms like Douyin to engage audiences and highlight cultural attractions.
China’s tourism market is experiencing a significant surge ahead of the Spring Festival, with bookings for domestic and international travel multiplying compared to last year, according to Ctrip.
Hundreds of bouquets of roses bloom behind a crystal-clear ice wall in Harbin’s Daowai District, creating a stunning display that symbolizes the city’s eternal romance and draws visitors during the peak tourism season.
Tourists are discovering the winter charm of Hengdaohezizhen in Heilongjiang Province, enjoying its Russian architecture, local cuisine, and snowy small-town scenery.
In 2023, the Palace of Versailles celebrated its 400th anniversary, inviting visitors to explore four centuries of history through a revamped Gallery of the History of the Palace.
As the Year of the Loong approaches, we explore the profound significance of the loong (dragon) in Chinese culture and its enduring presence in ancient architecture.
Harbin’s ‘Diamond Sea’ on the Songhua River dazzles visitors with giant ice blocks that shimmer like diamonds under the sun, offering a new winter wonderland in China’s famed ice city.
