Shanghai’s Festive Tables Overflow with Tradition and Togetherness
Shanghai’s National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations showcase culinary traditions fostering family bonds and cultural continuity through iconic dishes.
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Beijing’s Autumn Blooms: Chrysanthemums Illuminate Capital Gardens
Beijing’s gardens dazzle with vibrant chrysanthemum displays, blending natural beauty and cultural heritage this autumn.
China’s ‘Ticket Stub Economy’ Fuels Holiday Spending Boom
Chinese cities leverage transport tickets and attraction receipts as discount tools, driving tourism and local spending during peak holiday seasons.
Dunhuang’s Desert Oasis Draws Record Holiday Crowds
Dunhuang’s ancient Silk Road sites saw record tourism during China’s National Day holiday, with camel rides and desert adventures attracting global visitors.
Ancient Tibetan ‘Wolf Poison’ Paper Preserves Centuries of History
Discover how Tibetan artisans use ‘wolf poison’ plant roots to create durable paper, preserving ancient manuscripts for centuries against mold and pests.
China’s National Day Tourism Boom: 2 Million Daily Visitors Expected
China reports a surge in inbound tourism during the National Day holiday, with 2 million daily border entries expected as global travelers explore its cultural and natural attractions.
Potala Palace’s Ancient Phakpa Lhakhang: A 1,300-Year-Old Sacred Treasure
Discover the 1,300-year-old Phakpa Lhakhang in Potala Palace, home to a sacred sandalwood statue of the Goddess of Mercy, revered as a cultural and spiritual treasure.
Secret Meditation Cave Discovered in Tibet’s Potala Palace
A 1,300-year-old meditation cave used by the Potala Palace’s founder, featuring preserved artifacts like an ancient stove, offers a rare glimpse into Tibet’s spiritual history.
Potala Palace’s Sweet Secret: Walls Built with Milk and Honey
Discover the unique building materials of Tibet’s Potala Palace, where milk, honey, and tree branches create a centuries-old architectural marvel steeped in cultural tradition.
Wingsuit Daredevil Soars from World’s Tallest Bridge in Historic Feat
Wingsuit professional Zhang Shupeng made history by jumping from the 625-meter Huajiang Canyon Bridge, blending engineering marvel with extreme sports.
Explore Xizang’s Hidden Wonders in CGTN’s New Travel Series
CGTN’s new series ‘China Untapped: Xizang’ showcases Tibet’s cultural heritage and natural landscapes, from Lhasa’s Potala Palace to Nyingchi’s primeval forests.
Autumn’s Timeless Beauty Captured in Classical Chinese Art
Explore how classical Chinese paintings immortalize autumn’s beauty, blending nature, harvest traditions, and cultural symbolism in timeless masterpieces.
Hong Kong’s Handcrafted Trams: A Century of Heritage on Track
Discover how 90 Hong Kong artisans preserve the world’s largest handcrafted tram fleet, maintaining century-old engineering while serving a modern metropolis.
Potala Palace: A Timeless Icon Through Local Eyes
Discover how residents of Lhasa view the 1,300-year-old Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site blending history, spirituality, and community identity in Xizang.
Ostrich Farmer Soars in E-Commerce with Viral Livestreams
A female ostrich farmer in rural China leverages Douyin livestreams to boost feather duster sales, creating jobs and inspiring rural revitalization.
Shenzhen Debuts World’s Largest Indoor Ski Resort
Shenzhen opens world’s largest indoor ski resort, boosting winter sports accessibility and tourism in subtropical southern China.
Viral Comic ‘Fei Ren Zai’ Blends Myth with Modern Life
The hit comic ‘Fei Ren Zai’ merges ancient Chinese mythology with contemporary society, captivating global audiences and sparking cultural conversations.
Chinese Comic ‘Fei Ren Zai’ Blends Mythology with Modern Life
The hit comic ‘Fei Ren Zai’ merges Chinese mythology with modern society, achieving massive success and sparking global interest in cultural storytelling.
Nantong Zoo Celebrates Mid-Autumn with Animal-Friendly Mooncakes
Nantong Zoo marks Mid-Autumn Festival with custom mooncakes for animals, blending cultural heritage with dietary science for an educational visitor experience.
1,000-Year-Old Hollow Mooncakes: A Sweet Slice of Chinese Heritage
Discover how Shanxi’s 1,000-year-old hollow mooncakes preserve Chinese cultural heritage through unique baking techniques and philosophical symbolism.