News & Insights Across Asia
Join us on a journey across Asia and beyond, exploring vibrant cultures, cuisines, history, and breathtaking destinations.
Discover the Qiang New Year, the grandest festival of the Qiang ethnic group, celebrating tradition, harvest, and peace. Dive into the rich cultural heritage that defines this ancient community.
In Heilongjiang Province, forest birds were spotted playfully frolicking in the snow, creating a vibrant scene of winter life in northeast China.
Artist crafts a 2-meter-high dragon-shaped dough sculpture in Shanxi Province to celebrate the 2024 Chinese New Year, showcasing traditional folk art and conveying blessings for the Year of the Dragon.
Discover Basum Co, the stunning turquoise lake in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, renowned for its changing hues and cultural significance atop the ‘roof of the world’.
Residents across China embrace the tradition of buying flowers for Spring Festival, a custom believed to bring good luck. In Urumqi, Xinjiang, markets bloom as locals prepare for the holiday.
Discover the crunchy and sweet Wupo peanut cake from Tunchang County, Hainan Province—a traditional treat that embodies the rich culinary heritage of south China, especially popular during the Spring Festival.
Discover the bold flavors of Wuyi Mountain smoked goose, a signature dish from southeast China’s Fujian Province that combines spicy marinades with swift wok cooking for a crispy, tender delight.
Discover the cradle of China’s wild aloe in Yunnan’s Yuanjiang River basin, home to rare and abundant ‘immortal grass’ with rich medicinal properties.
Four giant dragon lanterns are illuminating Chengdu’s night sky, attracting visitors to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival. The lantern festival showcases colorful displays from January 18 to February 24.
The Hebei Museum in Shijiazhuang breaks tradition by opening on Mondays, increasing accessibility for art lovers and history enthusiasts.
Discover how people in China are embracing traditional attire and modern styles for the upcoming Spring Festival, highlighting the significance of red clothing as a symbol of luck and prosperity.
A spectacular horse race in Tacheng Prefecture, Xinjiang, captivated nearly 2,000 visitors at a local tourist festival, boosting regional tourism and showcasing the area’s stunning scenery and culture.
Heavy snow transforms Changsha’s historic Aiwan Pavilion into a romantic winter wonderland, drawing visitors to its snow-covered beauty and rich cultural heritage.
Bookings for cultural and culinary travel experiences in China have surged sevenfold ahead of the Spring Festival, according to data from Meituan and Dianping.
Gexian Village in Shangrao, Jiangxi Province, transforms into a snowy wonderland as lantern lights illuminate the snow-covered streets, offering visitors an enchanting nighttime experience.
Discover the Li people’s vibrant Bamboo Dance in Hainan—a lively performance showcasing precision, agility, and teamwork, central to their cultural celebrations during the Spring Festival.
As the Chinese New Year approaches, Gaomi in Shandong Province comes alive with locals eagerly purchasing huabobo—traditional steamed buns symbolizing prosperity and joy during festive celebrations.
Nearly 1,000 residents gathered in Chongqing for a grand hotpot festival, celebrating the upcoming Chinese New Year with a communal feast symbolizing reunion and harmony.
Shanghai’s Yuyuan Garden illuminated a giant dragon lantern ahead of Chinese New Year, drawing crowds to the annual lantern fair and creating a festive atmosphere for the upcoming Spring Festival.
The annual Winter Fishing Festival has commenced at Xinjiang’s snow-covered Ulungur Lake, celebrating traditional fishing and cultural heritage amid breathtaking winter scenery.