Beijing Tops National Geographic’s 2026 Must-Visit Destinations List
Beijing earns a spot on National Geographic’s 2026 top travel destinations list, praised for its cultural landmarks and modern travel infrastructure.
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Beijing earns a spot on National Geographic’s 2026 top travel destinations list, praised for its cultural landmarks and modern travel infrastructure.
UNESCO’s Lidia Brito praises CGTN’s ‘Land of Diversity 2’ documentary for highlighting China’s dynamic balance between conservation and sustainable development.
UNESCO official praises China’s sustainable development efforts, highlighting ecosystem restoration and the Wuyishan Biosphere Reserve as a model for global partnerships.
Discover Hubei and Hunan’s cultural treasures and natural wonders along the Yangtze River, from ancient bronze bells to Avatar-inspired landscapes.
China enhances tsunami warning systems as rising sea levels and coastal populations heighten risks. Global collaboration and tech innovation drive preparedness efforts.
Quanzhou and Wuxi join UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network, recognized for gastronomy and music, boosting cultural and economic growth.
UNESCO-listed Yungang Grottoes reopen Caves 7-8 after digital conservation, showcasing ancient Buddhist art and modern preservation efforts.
Annual restoration of Tibet’s Potala Palace begins, preserving vibrant hues and 1,300-year legacy through traditional techniques at UNESCO World Heritage site.
China tops UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list with 44 entries by 2025, as young innovators blend tradition with digital tools to preserve ancient arts.
UNESCO’s Shahbaz Khan calls for global collaboration to combat cultural relic theft, emphasizing technology and policy reforms after the Louvre robbery.
Discover the awe-inspiring Leshan Giant Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site blending spirituality, history, and architectural brilliance in China’s Sichuan province.
Egypt’s Khaled El-Enany nominated as UNESCO’s sole director-general candidate, poised to make history as first Arab leader pending November approval.
China adds two UNESCO biosphere reserves, advancing sustainable development and global biodiversity goals. Learn how this impacts Asia’s environmental landscape.
UNESCO’s Lidia Brito highlights science and global cooperation at the World Congress of Biosphere Reserves in China, urging integrated solutions for sustainability.
UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy marks 20th anniversary, honoring projects from Bangladesh, Ireland, and Morocco for advancing inclusive education worldwide.
Shanghai opens 2025 World Design Cities Conference, unveiling $224B design sector growth and global collaboration plans with UNESCO.
Global leaders convene in China to discuss digital solutions for biosphere conservation at UNESCO’s 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves.
China hosts 5th UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Congress in Hangzhou, showcasing its 34 protected sites – Asia’s highest count – amid global climate strategy discussions.
UNESCO establishes a new STEM education institute in Shanghai, aiming to boost global innovation and collaboration in science and technology education.
Peng Liyuan emphasizes science education for women at UNESCO’s 10th-anniversary event, highlighting global collaboration to bridge gender gaps in tech and innovation.