Ancient Healing in the Modern City: TCM Festival Lights Up Beijing
A Traditional Chinese Medicine festival in Beijing’s Jianwai Street introduces visitors to the art of moxibustion and ancient healing practices.
Chinese Culture
Shenzhen After Dark: Exploring the Vibrant Flavors of the City’s Night Markets
Explore the electric energy and diverse culinary landscape of Shenzhen’s night markets, where the city’s spirit glows long after the sun sets.
Strengthening Cultural Bonds: Third Cross-Strait Chinese Culture Summit Opens in Beijing
Top political advisor Wang Huning emphasizes the preservation of Chinese culture and opposition to secessionism at the third Cross-Strait Chinese Culture Summit in Beijing.
Promoting Shared Heritage: 3rd Cross-Strait Chinese Culture Summit Opens in Beijing
Top political advisor Wang Huning emphasizes the preservation of shared Chinese culture and the importance of the 1992 Consensus at the 3rd Cross-Strait Chinese Culture Summit in Beijing.
Beyond the Well: Unlocking Wisdom in Chinese Proverbs
Explore the philosophy of perspective and narrow thinking through the timeless Chinese idiom of the frog in the well and its global parallels.
Bridging Eras: A Sinologist’s Journey Through Chinese Culture
British scholar Robin Gilbank shares his journey of discovery in the Chinese mainland, exploring the contrast between futuristic cities and raw local traditions.
Timeless Treasures: Exploring the Legacy of Famen Temple
Discover the sacred relics and imperial treasures of the Tang Dynasty at Famen Temple, a historic spiritual site in Shaanxi Province on the Chinese mainland.
Timeless Joy: Ancient Chinese Artifacts Speak Through Smiles for World Smile Day
As World Smile Day approaches on May 8, ancient artifacts from the Chinese mainland remind us that the language of kindness and joy is timeless.
Odes to Lixia: Celebrating the Beginning of Summer in the Chinese Mainland
Explore the poetic traditions, seasonal delicacies, and playful rituals of Lixia, the Beginning of Summer, celebrated across the Chinese mainland.
The Art of Discovery: Exploring the Lion Grove Garden
Discover the poetic beauty and intricate limestone rockeries of the Lion Grove Garden, a masterpiece of Jiangnan classical design.
Dye House: A Chinese Dance Drama Celebrating Traditional Craftsmanship
Discover how the dance drama Dye House weaves ancient dyeing techniques into Chinese folk dance, turning labor into art and preserving heritage.
Welcoming Beginning of Summer: A Season of Growth and Renewal
The Beginning of Summer, the seventh solar term, signals warmer days, frequent rain in southern Chinese mainland, and a growth period for crops. Discover its significance.
The Art of Power: Inside the Life of a Meishan Martial Art Inheritor
Discover the legacy of Meishan martial art through Hu Jianfeng, the ‘Hunan Swordsman,’ who is preserving this powerful tradition for a global audience.
Harbin’s Apricot Blossoms Paint a Picture of Spring Serenity
Harbin’s apricot blossoms are in full bloom, creating stunning scenes alongside the city’s traditional architecture and attracting visitors to enjoy the spring season.
Discover the Timeless Charm of Fenghuang Ancient Water Town
Explore Fenghuang ancient water town in Hunan, a historic gem with stunning scenery and rich ethnic traditions dating back to 1704.
Grand Canal Peony Cultural Week Blooms in Beijing
Beijing’s Grand Canal Peony Garden hosts its 2026 Cultural Week through May 5, featuring over 150,000 blooming peonies in a historic setting.
Yunnan Tea-Making Contest Fuels Heritage Preservation and Rural Revitalization
A tea-making contest in Yunnan’s Yangbi County is preserving the 70-year-old Pidai tea tradition and driving sustainable rural development through eco-friendly plantations.
How a Poet’s Vision Shaped West Lake Nearly a Millennium Ago
Explore how poet-official Su Shi’s innovative dredging project nearly 1,000 years ago created the iconic Su Causeway, forever reshaping Hangzhou’s West Lake.
Sang Tian: Translating Ancient Chinese Melodies for Modern Ears
Singer-songwriter Sang Tian acts as a ‘translator,’ revitalizing ancient Chinese melodies for contemporary audiences in 2026, bridging cultural heritage with modern sound.
Traditional Meets Modern in China’s Enchanting Forest Concerts
A look at the rising trend of immersive forest concerts in China, where traditional folk music and dress meet modern sounds in natural settings.