Chinese wrestling meets Mongolian Bökh
Tianjin wrestling expert Zhang Shaohua has embarked on a journey north with two young disciples to the vast grasslands of Inner Mongolia. They came not only to gain technical knowledge, but for a journey into tradition and culture. Under skies…
Gurbantunggut, a wet desert in Xinjiang
Located in the Junggar Basin, the Gurbantunggut Desert is the second largest desert in China, as well as the largest fixed and semi-fixed desert. Known as a wet desert because the sand dunes are covered in snow in winter, it…
What are the challenges in corporate travel planning?
challenges in corporate travel planning Corporate travel planning is a crucial part of running a successful business, but it often comes with several challenges that can make the process stressful and expensive. Organizing travel for employees, executives, or clients requires…
China's railways embrace e-invoices in push for digital services
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-08/China-s-railways-embrace-e-invoices-in-push-for-digital-services-1GvaU3AiBCE/img/5fbe2daa488e4c159a4dbff4fee093c3/5fbe2daa488e4c159a4dbff4fee093c3.jpeg' alt='Paper-based passenger tickets for China's railway. /VCG' In a significant move highlighting its commitment to digital advancement, China will phase out paper-based passenger train tickets starting October. China Railway Group (CR) announced on Monday that digital invoices will become…
Underground 'Great Wall' ensures water supply in arid Turpan
The Great Wall stretches across northern China from Hushan in Shandong Province to Jiayuguan in Gansu Province. In northwestern China’s Xinjiang, there is an underground “Great Wall” known as a karez, a vast subterranean irrigation system that surrounds the city…
Herdsmen drive livestock to winter pastures in Xinjiang
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-07/Herdsmen-drive-livestock-to-winter-pastures-in-Xinjiang-1Gtoe3ToHw4/img/3bc4113faaf84e0faeadf9f9b0bba8a2/3bc4113faaf84e0faeadf9f9b0bba8a2.jpeg'Herdsmen are seen driving their livestock to winter pastures on September 6, 2025 in Altay, Xinjiang. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-07/Herdsmen-drive-livestock-to-winter-pastures-in-Xinjiang-1Gtoe3ToHw4/img/3bc4113faaf84e0faeadf9f9b0bba8a2/3bc4113faaf84e0faeadf9f9b0bba8a2.jpeg'Herdsmen are seen driving their livestock to winter pastures on September 6, 2025 in Altay, Xinjiang. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-07/Herdsmen-drive-livestock-to-winter-pastures-in-Xinjiang-1Gtoe3ToHw4/img/3bc4113faaf84e0faeadf9f9b0bba8a2/3bc4113faaf84e0faeadf9f9b0bba8a2.jpeg'Herdsmen are seen…
Three generations of Wu family
Three generations of the Wu family from Mengcun are masters of the local form of Bajiquan. As part of the post-90s generation, Wu Hao is still learning, taught by his grandfather and father, Wu Lianzhi and Wu Dawei. Most of…
Come to Turpan and taste the sweetest grape!
You won’t find a place hotter than Turpan. Here more than 100 days a year are higher than 35℃ (95℉). Thanks to the high temperature, long sunshine duration and big temperature difference between day and night, Turpan contributes 1/5 of…
China's services trade sees notable growth in first 7 months
China’s services trade showed steady growth in the first seven months of 2025, with a significant rise in travel-related service trade, according to official data released on Friday. The country’s services trade volume reached 4.58 trillion yuan (about $641.3 billion)…
Butterfly or clam? Shenzhen fashion HQ redefines green design
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-05/Butterfly-or-clam-Shenzhen-fashion-HQ-redefines-green-design-1Gq8QCTsn8A/img/a631990228724c0281b83ab58702871a/a631990228724c0281b83ab58702871a.jpeg'Marisfrolg Pavilion, the headquarters of the Shenzhen-based fashion brand Marisfrolg, is seen from a bird’s eye view in Shenzhen, Guangdong on September 1, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-05/Butterfly-or-clam-Shenzhen-fashion-HQ-redefines-green-design-1Gq8QCTsn8A/img/a631990228724c0281b83ab58702871a/a631990228724c0281b83ab58702871a.jpeg'Marisfrolg Pavilion, the headquarters of the Shenzhen-based fashion brand Marisfrolg, is seen from…
Five-colored beach, a Yardang landform born from sunlight and thunder
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-04/Five-colored-beach-a-Yardang-landform-born-from-sunlight-and-thunder-1G0R53ghQU8/img/f67ab78307714e64a914b8ad81ab1ad8/f67ab78307714e64a914b8ad81ab1ad8.jpeg'Five-colored Beach Park in Altai Prefecture, Xinjiang astonishes tourists with its rainbow-colored Yardang landform that features sandstone and mud rocks in various hues of red, ocher, and light yellow and green. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-04/Five-colored-beach-a-Yardang-landform-born-from-sunlight-and-thunder-1G0R53ghQU8/img/f67ab78307714e64a914b8ad81ab1ad8/f67ab78307714e64a914b8ad81ab1ad8.jpeg'Five-colored Beach Park in Altai Prefecture,…
Sweet sensation: Alpine grapes hit markets across Guizhou
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-04/Sweet-sensation-Alpine-grapes-hit-markets-across-Guizhou-1Gop94M2772/img/bfad980c8f9f485987da65128de8e90a/bfad980c8f9f485987da65128de8e90a.jpeg'Ripe alpine grapes are seen in Jiulong Village, Tongren City, southwest China’s Guizhou Province on August 25, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-04/Sweet-sensation-Alpine-grapes-hit-markets-across-Guizhou-1Gop94M2772/img/bfad980c8f9f485987da65128de8e90a/bfad980c8f9f485987da65128de8e90a.jpeg'Ripe alpine grapes are seen in Jiulong Village, Tongren City, southwest China’s Guizhou Province on August…
Hong Kong showcases China's nationwide efforts in War of Resistance
A major exhibition in Hong Kong is honoring China’s united efforts in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression which started in 1931. Co-organized by the National Museum of China and the Hong Kong Museum of History, it features the…
China premieres first 8K movie shot in space
China’s first 8K movie shot in space, titled “Shenzhou 13,” was officially launched in Beijing on Friday. Produced by China Media Group (CMG), the film is set to premiere nationwide on September 5. The movie is based on the six-month…
Beijing launches commemorative subway train marking WWII victory
A themed subway train commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War was put into operation in Beijing on Sunday. The train, operating on the city’s…
Tiananmen Square set for 80th anniversary commemoration
The core area of Tiananmen Square is now largely ready for the commemoration marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, scheduled for September 3. <img…
Migratory birds stop over at a Xinjiang reservoir
In China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the Aweitan Reservoir in Altay has become a lively stopover for migratory birds on their journey south. Egrets, wild ducks, geese and other species can be seen foraging and playing in the water, creating…
Bajiquan, a popular martial art
In Cangzhou, Bajiquan is more than just a martial art; it’s a symbol of the local cultural identity. Every year, thousands of enthusiasts from around the world visit the city in north China’s Hebei province to explore the roots of…
Hong Kong holds drone show to mark anniversary of War of Resistance
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-31/Hong-Kong-holds-drone-show-to-mark-anniversary-of-War-of-Resistance-1GhKyBzyj84/img/e6d9aefcbd4246ae9f0d44f80e7118fc/e6d9aefcbd4246ae9f0d44f80e7118fc.jpeg'People enjoy a drone show marking the 80th anniversary of War of Resistance in Hong Kong on August 30, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-31/Hong-Kong-holds-drone-show-to-mark-anniversary-of-War-of-Resistance-1GhKyBzyj84/img/e6d9aefcbd4246ae9f0d44f80e7118fc/e6d9aefcbd4246ae9f0d44f80e7118fc.jpeg'People enjoy a drone show marking the 80th anniversary of War of Resistance in Hong Kong on…
Flowers greet guests at SCO Summit in Tianjin
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-31/Flowers-greet-guests-at-SCO-Summit-in-Tianjin-1GhRSE8cCas/img/c981fee2da93497c9aebf204a74a53cc/c981fee2da93497c9aebf204a74a53cc.jpeg'The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit opens in north China’s Tianjin. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-31/Flowers-greet-guests-at-SCO-Summit-in-Tianjin-1GhRSE8cCas/img/c981fee2da93497c9aebf204a74a53cc/c981fee2da93497c9aebf204a74a53cc.jpeg'The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit opens in north China’s Tianjin. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-31/Flowers-greet-guests-at-SCO-Summit-in-Tianjin-1GhRSE8cCas/img/c981fee2da93497c9aebf204a74a53cc/c981fee2da93497c9aebf204a74a53cc.jpeg'The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit opens in north China’s…
WWII film 'Dongji Rescue' moves Hong Kong audience
Chinese World War II film “Dongji Rescue” held its premiere in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on August 28, attracting a large audience of local viewers and industry professionals, with an overwhelmingly positive response. The film recounted the story…
Light show illuminates Tianjin ahead of SCO Summit 2025
A spectacular light show is being held along the Haihe River in the port city of Tianjin in north China on Thursday, as part of the buildup of the upcoming 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit. Scheduled for August…
The Broadsword March: A battle song forged in resistance
In our series “Art Amid the Flames,” we explore how Chinese artists, scholars, and institutions kept culture and creativity alive during the War of Resistance. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, when rifles were scarce and defeat seemed…
Qixi Festival light show wows night sky in east China
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-29/Qixi-Festival-light-show-wows-night-sky-in-east-China-1Gemr9sLoYM/img/89e7e857128747deb36ed0552a9b9d3b/89e7e857128747deb36ed0552a9b9d3b.jpeg'The “Dragon Eye” Ferris wheel in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province stages a Qixi Festival-themed light show on Aug 28, 2025. /IC <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-29/Qixi-Festival-light-show-wows-night-sky-in-east-China-1Gemr9sLoYM/img/89e7e857128747deb36ed0552a9b9d3b/89e7e857128747deb36ed0552a9b9d3b.jpeg'The “Dragon Eye” Ferris wheel in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province stages a Qixi Festival-themed light show on Aug 28,…
Mahua, a must-have snack in Tianjin
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-28/Mahua-a-must-have-snack-in-Tianjin-1GcOoHb9CdW/img/2509d3f1b8e64bf99d0c7291e37ad0fb/2509d3f1b8e64bf99d0c7291e37ad0fb.jpeg'A store sells mahua, a type of fried dough twist, in Tianjin on August 25, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-28/Mahua-a-must-have-snack-in-Tianjin-1GcOoHb9CdW/img/2509d3f1b8e64bf99d0c7291e37ad0fb/2509d3f1b8e64bf99d0c7291e37ad0fb.jpeg'A store sells mahua, a type of fried dough twist, in Tianjin on August 25, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-28/Mahua-a-must-have-snack-in-Tianjin-1GcOoHb9CdW/img/2509d3f1b8e64bf99d0c7291e37ad0fb/2509d3f1b8e64bf99d0c7291e37ad0fb.jpeg'A store sells…
Hainan's Wuzhishan Reservoir shimmers in summer sun
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-28/Hainan-s-Wuzhishan-Reservoir-shimmers-in-summer-sun-1GcUNSIuIco/img/4bd24ede7f46449388cf8d0c49a12b81/4bd24ede7f46449388cf8d0c49a12b81.jpeg'A photo shows the lush greenery surrounding a reservoir in Wuzhishan City, Hainan Province, on August 19, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-28/Hainan-s-Wuzhishan-Reservoir-shimmers-in-summer-sun-1GcUNSIuIco/img/4bd24ede7f46449388cf8d0c49a12b81/4bd24ede7f46449388cf8d0c49a12b81.jpeg'A photo shows the lush greenery surrounding a reservoir in Wuzhishan City, Hainan Province, on August 19, 2025. /VCG…
Cyberpunk Labubu takes Chongqing by storm
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-27/Cyberpunk-Labubu-takes-Chongqing-by-storm-1GbchDq1eEw/img/c3ff387df38b466bb4d4cff1ce04c32a/c3ff387df38b466bb4d4cff1ce04c32a.jpeg'A giant cyberpunk-style Labubu is seen at the Changjiahui Shopping Park in Chongqing on August 26, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-27/Cyberpunk-Labubu-takes-Chongqing-by-storm-1GbchDq1eEw/img/c3ff387df38b466bb4d4cff1ce04c32a/c3ff387df38b466bb4d4cff1ce04c32a.jpeg'A giant cyberpunk-style Labubu is seen at the Changjiahui Shopping Park in Chongqing on August 26, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-27/Cyberpunk-Labubu-takes-Chongqing-by-storm-1GbchDq1eEw/img/c3ff387df38b466bb4d4cff1ce04c32a/c3ff387df38b466bb4d4cff1ce04c32a.jpeg'A…
World Lake Day: Reflecting Earth's fragility and majesty
August 27 marks the first-ever World Lake Day, a designation made by the United Nations in December 2024. Lakes – whether natural or artificial – store over 90 percent of the world’s surface freshwater and play an irreplaceable role in…
The dedication of a Chinese-style wrestling inheritor
A family heirloom dubbed the “martial arts manual” still ignites a spark in the nearly 60-year-old man’s eyes. This precious wrestling manual, passed down from Zhang Shaohua’s father, documents the history, techniques, and spirit of Chinese wrestling. Transitioning from wrestler…
Mongolian Bökh: An unmissable highlight of the Naadam Fair
The Mongolian Bökh competition kicked off amidst great anticipation at the 35th Inner Mongolia Grassland Naadam Festival, with more than 500 Bökh wrestlers from Inner Mongolia engaged in fierce competition. On the vast grasslands, Bökh is known as one of…
Summer at Juyongguan: The Great Wall winds through lush green hills
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Thrilling rafting trips boost summer tourism in central China
For those seeking an exhilarating adventure and a refreshing escape during the summer, rafting is an ideal choice. A 6.5-kilometer-long canyon rafting route in Yichang City, Hubei Province has not only brought joy to visitors, but also contributed to the…
Experience rich folk customs in Tianjin
Ever blown your own sugar sculpture? Or kept rhythm with wooden clappers while performing crosstalk, a traditional form of Chinese stand-up comedy? Maybe these precious clay figurines will leave you speechless! Whatever the case may be, Tianjin has plenty of…
People enjoy colorful nightlife on the banks of Haihe River in Tianjin
At night, dancers, karaoke singers, fishermen, and locals and tourists alike head to the banks of the Haihe River in Tianjin to bask in the summer breeze and enjoy the city’s dazzling skyline.
Eat your way through Tianjin
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These grandparents are fitter than you
Forget the gym. If you want to see real strength, check out Tianjin’s Wangchuanchang Park. From swinging barbells to juggling kettlebells, to some of the most hardcore calisthenics out there, these senior citizens prove that age is just a number.
Sculpting the soul of Tianjin
The documentary “Sculpting the Soul of Tianjin” follows Zhang Yu, the sixth-generation inheritor of the renowned Clay Figure Zhang family. It traces his lineage back to his ancestor Zhang Mingshan, who arrived in Tianjin from Shaoxing in the 19th century…
Fushan Bay: The enchanting night of interlaced light and shadow
The Fushan Bay Light Show is not only a visual feast but also a concentrated display of Qingdao’s urban culture and modern technology. It attracts a large number of tourists from China and abroad every year and has become an…
Tianjin wrestling heritage lives on through family legacy
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Mongolian Bökh wrestlers showcase spirit of the steppe
Mongolian Bökh, honored as a Chinese intangible cultural heritage, is a traditional wrestling sport that has been passed down for thousands of years. Wrestlers wear a distinctive open-front leather jacket known as the “zodog” and a colorful “jangaa” around their…
Dazzling light show in Tianjin features SCO landmarks and culture
The Haihe River in Tianjin was illuminated with a dazzling light show ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit from August 31 to September 1. The dynamic light display turned buildings, bridges, and piers along the river into a…
Exquisite phoenix coronet draws crowds at National Museum of China
The Phoenix Coronet for Empress Xiaoduan is one of the most celebrated artifacts at the National Museum of China in Beijing, attracting long queues of visitors eager to admire and photograph its intricate beauty. <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-20/Exquisite-phoenix-coronet-draws-crowds-at-National-Museum-of-China-1FZCoaoHmQE/img/f68a27c1948d46e8ab4c1a00be8314f5/f68a27c1948d46e8ab4c1a00be8314f5.jpeg'Visitors admire the Phoenix Coronet…
Animals kept cool during Shanghai heatwave
Shanghai Zoo has stepped up its efforts to protect its animals from a sweltering heatwave. Flamingos were kept cool with mist sprays, elephants splashed in ponds, red pandas received chunks of ice, and giant pandas enjoyed food in air-conditioned rooms….
Potala Palace through the seasons: Eternal testament of time
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Nature reserve hosts over 250 bird species in Heilongjiang
The wetlands of the Naoli River National Nature Reserve in Raohe County, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, are teeming with life as the clear waters, lush reeds and flocks of birds add to the thriving ecosystem. The area is now home to more than…
Pandas win over participants of World Games
No one can resist giant pandas. These black-and-white wonders have captured the hearts of people from around the world, including the participants of the World Games in Chengdu. During breaks from competition, they made a beeline for the panda base,…
Tianjin's Tianhou Temple: A cultural legacy of centuries
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-17/Tianjin-s-Tianhou-Temple-A-cultural-legacy-of-centuries-1FQTFvHX71K/img/9f3a94721bd349928d5fb68c195fbf94/9f3a94721bd349928d5fb68c195fbf94.jpeg'The Tianhou Temple is a place to discover the essence of Tianjin. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-17/Tianjin-s-Tianhou-Temple-A-cultural-legacy-of-centuries-1FQTFvHX71K/img/9f3a94721bd349928d5fb68c195fbf94/9f3a94721bd349928d5fb68c195fbf94.jpeg'The Tianhou Temple is a place to discover the essence of Tianjin. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-17/Tianjin-s-Tianhou-Temple-A-cultural-legacy-of-centuries-1FQTFvHX71K/img/9f3a94721bd349928d5fb68c195fbf94/9f3a94721bd349928d5fb68c195fbf94.jpeg'The Tianhou Temple is a place to discover the essence of…
UN@80: A Chinese village's journey out of poverty
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-17/UN-80-A-Chinese-village-s-journey-out-of-poverty-1FUz54x7lQY/img/6d6c12142a824a9c8c51a44cd48023bc/6d6c12142a824a9c8c51a44cd48023bc.jpeg'Villagers prepare for a folklore performance that showcases the traditional lifestyle and culture of the middle reaches of the Yellow River. The open space at the foot of the mountain serves as the stage, and farm tools act as…
Mu Us Desert transformed: Locals fight desertification
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-16/Mu-Us-Desert-transformed-Locals-fight-desertification-1FSMId6aOs0/img/a2184502bbd34716b165f3fcb2adbd31/a2184502bbd34716b165f3fcb2adbd31.jpeg'A photo taken in September 2021 shows Guo Chengwang planting a sapling next to his house. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-16/Mu-Us-Desert-transformed-Locals-fight-desertification-1FSMId6aOs0/img/a2184502bbd34716b165f3fcb2adbd31/a2184502bbd34716b165f3fcb2adbd31.jpeg'A photo taken in September 2021 shows Guo Chengwang planting a sapling next to his house. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-16/Mu-Us-Desert-transformed-Locals-fight-desertification-1FSMId6aOs0/img/a2184502bbd34716b165f3fcb2adbd31/a2184502bbd34716b165f3fcb2adbd31.jpeg'A photo taken…
Eco-tourism transforms Xizang's remote landscapes
In Xizang’s Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains, once-isolated valleys and lakes are now thriving through eco-tourism. Improved infrastructure has opened access to stunning sites like Sakpu Snow Mountain and the Three-Color Lake, where conservation and community prosperity go hand in hand. Visitors…
Yak dung art: A unique tribute
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-15/Yak-dung-art-A-unique-tribute-1FReOko8S8U/img/c54d4c724bc545df824f7d0d14e01b1e/c54d4c724bc545df824f7d0d14e01b1e.jpeg'A photo shows sculptures made from yak dung, adorned with colorful paintings, created by local herders in Nagqu, Xizang Autonomous Region, August 14, 2025. /By Luo Caiwen and Huang Yue, CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-15/Yak-dung-art-A-unique-tribute-1FReOko8S8U/img/c54d4c724bc545df824f7d0d14e01b1e/c54d4c724bc545df824f7d0d14e01b1e.jpeg'A photo shows sculptures made from yak…
China's Przewalski's horse population tops 900
China’s Przewalski’s horse population has grown to over 900 – about one-third of the global total – marking 40 years since the species’ reintroduction. Native to Xinjiang’s Junggar Basin and parts of Mongolia, the world’s only surviving wild horse remains…
Ibex goats display dazzling climbing skills in Xinjiang
High in the Kunlun Mountains of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, rare ibex goats – a species under national second-class protection – were recently caught on camera scaling near-vertical rock faces with remarkable ease. The footage shows them hugging…
China to launch new visa for young science, technology professionals
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-14/China-to-launch-new-visa-for-young-science-technology-professionals-1FPPkIeRb7G/img/ebd04cb164734c40bef5649767319de5/ebd04cb164734c40bef5649767319de5.png' alt='Beijing Daxing International Airport, Beijing, January 8, 2025. /VCG' China will introduce a new visa category for young science and technology talents, following a decision by the State Council. Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree…
Old venue, new life: Chengdu's sports legacy lives on in iconic ground
Can you imagine a venue still in use after more than 50 years? The World Games are in full swing in Chengdu, so we visited one of the city’s first major sports venues and an incubator of talent, Chengbei Gymnasium….
Bronze sacred trees at Sanxingdui Museum
The Massive Bronze Sacred Tree, also known as the No. 1 Sacred Tree, is one of the most iconic treasures at the Sanxingdui Museum in Sichuan Province. Though incomplete at the top, the restored tree still stands at an impressive…
Tianjin citywalk with a master of clay figurines
Join Zhang Yu on a stroll through Tianjin, where the city’s heartbeat echoes through Clay Figure Zhang. As a sixth-generation inheritor of this national intangible cultural heritage and Tianjin cultural emblem, Zhang blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics. He captures…
Anren Ancient Town: A living museum in Sichuan
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-12/Anren-Ancient-Town-A-living-museum-in-Sichuan-1FqFcHKYkV2/img/77b971417e0145b5ab3f380a5de97202/77b971417e0145b5ab3f380a5de97202.jpeg'Decorative engravings are seen on the façade of a mansion at the Liu’s Manor Museum in Anren Ancient Town in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-12/Anren-Ancient-Town-A-living-museum-in-Sichuan-1FqFcHKYkV2/img/77b971417e0145b5ab3f380a5de97202/77b971417e0145b5ab3f380a5de97202.jpeg'Decorative engravings are seen on the façade of a mansion at the Liu’s Manor…
When oil-paper umbrellas meet traditional Chinese dance
As the umbrella ribs open and close, Hanfu robes flutter gracefully, as if traversing ancient and modern times. This is not just a dance but a flowing feast of intangible cultural heritage. The younger generation seems to be interpreting the…
How Xinjiang village transformed from dusty fields to lavender dreams
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-10/How-Xinjiang-village-transformed-from-dusty-fields-to-lavender-dreams-1FJ5XSgDBh6/img/7287e52a123b44118a9f5ba2d38dcaba/7287e52a123b44118a9f5ba2d38dcaba.jpeg' alt='Lavender fields in the village of Sigong.' Tucked away in the Ili River Valley in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the village of Sigong once struggled to survive. The soil here was thin, rocky and poor for…
Tianjin's Italianate town: A step into Europe
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-10/Tianjin-s-Italianate-town-A-step-into-Europe-1FDQRlD8Rm8/img/8cd03339603340afb52355f7e431db96/8cd03339603340afb52355f7e431db96.jpeg'A view of the Italianate town in Tianjin. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-10/Tianjin-s-Italianate-town-A-step-into-Europe-1FDQRlD8Rm8/img/8cd03339603340afb52355f7e431db96/8cd03339603340afb52355f7e431db96.jpeg'A view of the Italianate town in Tianjin. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-10/Tianjin-s-Italianate-town-A-step-into-Europe-1FDQRlD8Rm8/img/8cd03339603340afb52355f7e431db96/8cd03339603340afb52355f7e431db96.jpeg'A view of the Italianate town in Tianjin. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-10/Tianjin-s-Italianate-town-A-step-into-Europe-1FDQRlD8Rm8/img/8cd03339603340afb52355f7e431db96/8cd03339603340afb52355f7e431db96.jpeg'A view of the Italianate town in Tianjin. /CGTN…
Step into Kazanqi: Where culture lives and locals thrive
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-10/Step-into-Kazanqi-Where-culture-lives-and-locals-thrive-1FJ2Yesuf3W/img/788291ac4523459191d3fc691499c32f/788291ac4523459191d3fc691499c32f.jpeg'Tourists tour around Kazanqi in traditional horse carriages. <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-10/Step-into-Kazanqi-Where-culture-lives-and-locals-thrive-1FJ2Yesuf3W/img/788291ac4523459191d3fc691499c32f/788291ac4523459191d3fc691499c32f.jpeg'Tourists tour around Kazanqi in traditional horse carriages. <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-10/Step-into-Kazanqi-Where-culture-lives-and-locals-thrive-1FJ2Yesuf3W/img/788291ac4523459191d3fc691499c32f/788291ac4523459191d3fc691499c32f.jpeg'Tourists tour around Kazanqi in traditional horse carriages. Once known for its dusty, uneven roads and unimpressive infrastructure, Kazanqi – located…
Tianjin sugar painting: Sweet art on the tip of the tongue
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-09/Tianjin-sugar-painting-Sweet-art-on-the-tip-of-the-tongue-1FDOFSODUnC/img/67135fb8d672466d961ae2b9530fc4bc/67135fb8d672466d961ae2b9530fc4bc.jpeg'Intricate sugar paintings are a celebrated art form in Tianjin. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-09/Tianjin-sugar-painting-Sweet-art-on-the-tip-of-the-tongue-1FDOFSODUnC/img/67135fb8d672466d961ae2b9530fc4bc/67135fb8d672466d961ae2b9530fc4bc.jpeg'Intricate sugar paintings are a celebrated art form in Tianjin. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-09/Tianjin-sugar-painting-Sweet-art-on-the-tip-of-the-tongue-1FDOFSODUnC/img/67135fb8d672466d961ae2b9530fc4bc/67135fb8d672466d961ae2b9530fc4bc.jpeg'Intricate sugar paintings are a celebrated art form in Tianjin. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-09/Tianjin-sugar-painting-Sweet-art-on-the-tip-of-the-tongue-1FDOFSODUnC/img/67135fb8d672466d961ae2b9530fc4bc/67135fb8d672466d961ae2b9530fc4bc.jpeg'Intricate sugar paintings…
Summer of creativity: Beijing embraces illustrators' magical world
Often hailed as the “Oscars of the illustration world,” the 58th Bologna Illustrators Exhibition recently opened at Today Art Museum in Beijing. What highlights of the ongoing exhibition captivate art aficionados and families alike? Watch this to find out!
Tianjin: A fusion of classical and modern, Eastern and Western
Adjacent to the capital city of Beijing, Tianjin boasts a profound historical and cultural heritage, blending the architectural essence of both Eastern and Western traditions. Along the renowned Five Great Avenues, over 2,000 European-style villas stand as witnesses to a…
Feel the Pulse of Chengdu: Where sports pull people together
It’s a summer of sports in Chengdu, so we hit the streets in the capital of Sichuan Province and managed to rope strangers into a tug-of-war contest. We pulled together, as it were, with locals and people from all over…
In the footsteps of a poet: The Du Fu Thatched Cottage in Chengdu
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-07/In-the-footsteps-of-a-poet-The-Du-Fu-Thatched-Cottage-in-Chengdu-1Ff6IeMJE2c/img/28f450856dc745eca189975aa20886d8/28f450856dc745eca189975aa20886d8.jpeg'People visit the Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum in Sichuan Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-07/In-the-footsteps-of-a-poet-The-Du-Fu-Thatched-Cottage-in-Chengdu-1Ff6IeMJE2c/img/28f450856dc745eca189975aa20886d8/28f450856dc745eca189975aa20886d8.jpeg'People visit the Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum in Sichuan Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-07/In-the-footsteps-of-a-poet-The-Du-Fu-Thatched-Cottage-in-Chengdu-1Ff6IeMJE2c/img/28f450856dc745eca189975aa20886d8/28f450856dc745eca189975aa20886d8.jpeg'People visit the Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum in Sichuan…
Chinese WWII movie gives stage to country's voice
Since its premiere on July 25, the domestic box office revenue for “Dead to Rights” has exceeded 1.8 billion yuan, topping the global box office rankings for the previous weekend. Beginning August 7, the film will be released in international…
Leap of faith: Xizang equestrian team
Let’s meet the Xizang equestrian team. CGTN reporter Chen Yilin visits their training grounds to find out how these young riders, born into the saddle traditions of Xizang, are becoming national champions on the racecourse.
Chaozhou Yingge dance: From martial roots to vibrant tradition
The Chaozhou Yingge dance originated over 600 years ago along the coastal areas in south China as a form of martial practice, where the locals discreetly trained using military-style dances. Over the centuries, the practice has evolved into a vibrant performance…
Exploring Chengdu's historic Wuhou Shrine
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-05/Exploring-Chengdu-s-historic-Wuhou-Shrine-1FdsGkrm7cY/img/110257acdd73460ba85bf2ae07ce08cd/110257acdd73460ba85bf2ae07ce08cd.jpeg'People visit the Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Museum in Sichuan Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-05/Exploring-Chengdu-s-historic-Wuhou-Shrine-1FdsGkrm7cY/img/110257acdd73460ba85bf2ae07ce08cd/110257acdd73460ba85bf2ae07ce08cd.jpeg'People visit the Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Museum in Sichuan Province. /CGTN For history enthusiasts, especially those captivated by the tales of the Three Kingdoms period (220-280), the…
Hangzhou: The 'heavenly city' that bridges past and present
Over 700 years ago, renowned Italian traveler Marco Polo formed a lasting bond with Hangzhou during his journey through China. In his famous travelogue “The Travels of Marco Polo,” he devoted more words to Hangzhou than any other Chinese city,…
Chinese retiree's pull-up bar routine stuns onlookers
China’s National Fitness Day falls on August 8. Join our reporter at the Beijing International Sculpture Park to witness a gravity-defying morning workout. Among the fitness enthusiasts, one Beijing resident stood out, effortlessly executing a jaw-dropping 360-degree spin on the…
In the footsteps of Marco Polo: From Yuan Dadu to modern Beijing
In 1275, when Italian traveler Marco Polo arrived in Dadu, the capital of the Yuan Dynasty, the imperial palace had just been structurally completed, and he bore witness to the rise of a grand eastern metropolis. “The entire city’s ground…
Chengdu Panda Base: A paradise for panda lovers
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-03/Chengdu-Panda-Base-A-paradise-for-panda-lovers-1F328ucl5MQ/img/d0d6dfa16feb479b8235f4d62ce5a4f6/d0d6dfa16feb479b8235f4d62ce5a4f6.jpeg'Giant pandas enjoy some leisure time at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-03/Chengdu-Panda-Base-A-paradise-for-panda-lovers-1F328ucl5MQ/img/d0d6dfa16feb479b8235f4d62ce5a4f6/d0d6dfa16feb479b8235f4d62ce5a4f6.jpeg'Giant pandas enjoy some leisure time at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan Province. /CGTN…
Lake Pelku: A highland gem in Xizang
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-03/Lake-Pelku-A-highland-gem-in-Xizang-1Fxe2UfMTG8/img/7b2503d3ed46453eadd1a4193224893a/7b2503d3ed46453eadd1a4193224893a.jpeg'A view of Lake Pelku in Shigatse, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-03/Lake-Pelku-A-highland-gem-in-Xizang-1Fxe2UfMTG8/img/7b2503d3ed46453eadd1a4193224893a/7b2503d3ed46453eadd1a4193224893a.jpeg'A view of Lake Pelku in Shigatse, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-03/Lake-Pelku-A-highland-gem-in-Xizang-1Fxe2UfMTG8/img/7b2503d3ed46453eadd1a4193224893a/7b2503d3ed46453eadd1a4193224893a.jpeg'A view of Lake Pelku in Shigatse, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous…
Tianjin cuisine: A symphony of river, sea and homey flavors
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-02/Tianjin-cuisine-A-symphony-of-river-sea-and-homey-flavors-1FoBq45zd0k/img/ac2f7eb1f6ac4909925ec9658f0b2834/ac2f7eb1f6ac4909925ec9658f0b2834.jpeg'Tianjin’s local cuisine /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-02/Tianjin-cuisine-A-symphony-of-river-sea-and-homey-flavors-1FoBq45zd0k/img/ac2f7eb1f6ac4909925ec9658f0b2834/ac2f7eb1f6ac4909925ec9658f0b2834.jpeg'Tianjin’s local cuisine /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-02/Tianjin-cuisine-A-symphony-of-river-sea-and-homey-flavors-1FoBq45zd0k/img/ac2f7eb1f6ac4909925ec9658f0b2834/ac2f7eb1f6ac4909925ec9658f0b2834.jpeg'Tianjin’s local cuisine /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-02/Tianjin-cuisine-A-symphony-of-river-sea-and-homey-flavors-1FoBq45zd0k/img/ac2f7eb1f6ac4909925ec9658f0b2834/ac2f7eb1f6ac4909925ec9658f0b2834.jpeg'Tianjin’s local cuisine /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-02/Tianjin-cuisine-A-symphony-of-river-sea-and-homey-flavors-1FoBq45zd0k/img/ac2f7eb1f6ac4909925ec9658f0b2834/ac2f7eb1f6ac4909925ec9658f0b2834.jpeg'Tianjin’s local cuisine /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-02/Tianjin-cuisine-A-symphony-of-river-sea-and-homey-flavors-1FoBq45zd0k/img/ac2f7eb1f6ac4909925ec9658f0b2834/ac2f7eb1f6ac4909925ec9658f0b2834.jpeg'Tianjin’s local cuisine /CGTN Dive into the flavors of Tianjin’s local cuisine! Relish fresh…
Summer travel boom draws global visitors to Beijing's Great Wall
As China’s inbound tourism continues to peak this summer, the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing has been seeing wave of international travelers. Known for the saying, “He who has never been to the Great Wall is not…
Sechu Dorje drops a new beat with the Tibetan drum
With every beat, the Tibetan drum evokes centuries of spiritual devotion and artistic heritage. In the hands of Sechu Dorje, the ancient instrument is finding new rhythm and life.
Young people gather for World Youth Peace Initiative
Over 3,000 participants recently gathered in Beijing for an event – themed “Together for Peace” – during which the multilingual World Youth Peace Initiative was launched, calling on young people to defend global peace, pioneer cultural exchanges and advocate for…
China's national archaeological museum welcomes a visitor boom
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-31/China-s-national-archaeological-museum-welcomes-a-visitor-boom–1FskK3xCfBe/img/b6f44c0b9c9b432d92bf705c66c0603f/b6f44c0b9c9b432d92bf705c66c0603f.jpeg'People visit the Chinese Archaeological Museum in Beijing on July 30, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-31/China-s-national-archaeological-museum-welcomes-a-visitor-boom–1FskK3xCfBe/img/b6f44c0b9c9b432d92bf705c66c0603f/b6f44c0b9c9b432d92bf705c66c0603f.jpeg'People visit the Chinese Archaeological Museum in Beijing on July 30, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-31/China-s-national-archaeological-museum-welcomes-a-visitor-boom–1FskK3xCfBe/img/b6f44c0b9c9b432d92bf705c66c0603f/b6f44c0b9c9b432d92bf705c66c0603f.jpeg'People visit the Chinese Archaeological Museum in Beijing on July 30,…
American vlogger takes friends on a Great Wall adventure
Beijing-based American vlogger Robbie Swain brought his friends to explore one of China’s most iconic landmarks – the Great Wall. How did these first-time visitors react to this ancient wonder? Did they manage to conquer the climb? Watch the video…
Chart of the Day: China's expanding global travel access
China has significantly broadened its global travel reach during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–2025), enhancing both inbound and outbound mobility for travelers. An immigration official announced on Wednesday that China has introduced unilateral visa-free entry and mutual visa exemption…
‘Ode to Peace’ explores anti-war themes through various art forms
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Wuhu's crayfish festival boosts night economy with flavor and fun
In the sizzling heat of July in Wuhu, Anhui Province, the city kicked off its third crayfish food festival, drawing crowds with irresistible flavors and vibrant nightlife. Running until July 31, the event brings together leading local crayfish brands to…
Flying Tigers Memorial Museum: A living tribute to China-US friendship
Nestled in the west of China’s Hunan Province, the small town of Zhijiang in Dong Autonomous County witnessed a remarkable chapter in history – one in which the bonds of friendship between China and the United States blossomed amid the…
Tianjin Anglican Church: A must-visit, century-old gothic gem
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-26/Tianjin-Anglican-Church-A-must-visit-century-old-gothic-gem-1Fdn0AUe0ko/img/dcca83009fcd47c68c16fd054f48571c/dcca83009fcd47c68c16fd054f48571c.jpeg'Tianjin Anglican Church, a cultural hub since 1903, offers a picturesque scene for visitors. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-26/Tianjin-Anglican-Church-A-must-visit-century-old-gothic-gem-1Fdn0AUe0ko/img/dcca83009fcd47c68c16fd054f48571c/dcca83009fcd47c68c16fd054f48571c.jpeg'Tianjin Anglican Church, a cultural hub since 1903, offers a picturesque scene for visitors. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-26/Tianjin-Anglican-Church-A-must-visit-century-old-gothic-gem-1Fdn0AUe0ko/img/dcca83009fcd47c68c16fd054f48571c/dcca83009fcd47c68c16fd054f48571c.jpeg'Tianjin Anglican Church, a cultural hub since…
Chill in summer: Hear nature's roar at Tiger Leaping Gorge
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-28/Chill-in-summer-Hear-nature-s-roar-at-Tiger-Leaping-Gorge-1Fnma3qBCIE/img/636df41649ff4545a5dd395df88cda78/636df41649ff4545a5dd395df88cda78.jpeg'A view of Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-28/Chill-in-summer-Hear-nature-s-roar-at-Tiger-Leaping-Gorge-1Fnma3qBCIE/img/636df41649ff4545a5dd395df88cda78/636df41649ff4545a5dd395df88cda78.jpeg'A view of Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-28/Chill-in-summer-Hear-nature-s-roar-at-Tiger-Leaping-Gorge-1Fnma3qBCIE/img/636df41649ff4545a5dd395df88cda78/636df41649ff4545a5dd395df88cda78.jpeg'A view of Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-28/Chill-in-summer-Hear-nature-s-roar-at-Tiger-Leaping-Gorge-1Fnma3qBCIE/img/636df41649ff4545a5dd395df88cda78/636df41649ff4545a5dd395df88cda78.jpeg'A view of Tiger Leaping Gorge…
Chill in summer: No filter needed for Pingshan Canyon
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-27/Chill-in-summer-No-filter-needed-for-Pingshan-Canyon-1FlAMSqWx2M/img/e1f6e09eaf9e4b5388e319588f5ec8d6/e1f6e09eaf9e4b5388e319588f5ec8d6.jpeg'A view of Pingshan Canyon in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-27/Chill-in-summer-No-filter-needed-for-Pingshan-Canyon-1FlAMSqWx2M/img/e1f6e09eaf9e4b5388e319588f5ec8d6/e1f6e09eaf9e4b5388e319588f5ec8d6.jpeg'A view of Pingshan Canyon in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-27/Chill-in-summer-No-filter-needed-for-Pingshan-Canyon-1FlAMSqWx2M/img/e1f6e09eaf9e4b5388e319588f5ec8d6/e1f6e09eaf9e4b5388e319588f5ec8d6.jpeg'A view of Pingshan Canyon in Enshi…
Tianjin jianbing guozi: Savor the authentic taste from its origin
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-27/Tianjin-jianbing-guozi-Savor-the-authentic-taste-from-its-origin-1FdnnhObpF6/img/846e276a8e3449bcaf8f7db1b8d0948a/846e276a8e3449bcaf8f7db1b8d0948a.jpeg'A woman makes jianbing guozi at a street stall in Tianjin. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-27/Tianjin-jianbing-guozi-Savor-the-authentic-taste-from-its-origin-1FdnnhObpF6/img/846e276a8e3449bcaf8f7db1b8d0948a/846e276a8e3449bcaf8f7db1b8d0948a.jpeg'A woman makes jianbing guozi at a street stall in Tianjin. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-27/Tianjin-jianbing-guozi-Savor-the-authentic-taste-from-its-origin-1FdnnhObpF6/img/846e276a8e3449bcaf8f7db1b8d0948a/846e276a8e3449bcaf8f7db1b8d0948a.jpeg'A woman makes jianbing guozi at a street stall in Tianjin. /CGTN <img…
Nyingchi: Xizang's "mild-climate haven"
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-26/Nyingchi-Xizang-s-mild-climate-haven–1FdoICHCWQ0/img/12fc92bb5d7c423d921e0b83a41b986a/12fc92bb5d7c423d921e0b83a41b986a.jpeg'A view of Nyingchi near Yarlung Zangbo River in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-26/Nyingchi-Xizang-s-mild-climate-haven–1FdoICHCWQ0/img/12fc92bb5d7c423d921e0b83a41b986a/12fc92bb5d7c423d921e0b83a41b986a.jpeg'A view of Nyingchi near Yarlung Zangbo River in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-26/Nyingchi-Xizang-s-mild-climate-haven–1FdoICHCWQ0/img/12fc92bb5d7c423d921e0b83a41b986a/12fc92bb5d7c423d921e0b83a41b986a.jpeg'A view of Nyingchi near Yarlung Zangbo…
Chill in Summer: This waterfall in China will leave you speechless
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-26/Chill-in-Summer-This-waterfall-in-China-will-leave-you-speechless-1FjWd4FHT5S/img/3a194a87b7d4402c86459be9eb0e54a2/3a194a87b7d4402c86459be9eb0e54a2.jpeg'Huangguoshu Waterfall is seen in southwest China’s Guizhou Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-26/Chill-in-Summer-This-waterfall-in-China-will-leave-you-speechless-1FjWd4FHT5S/img/3a194a87b7d4402c86459be9eb0e54a2/3a194a87b7d4402c86459be9eb0e54a2.jpeg'Huangguoshu Waterfall is seen in southwest China’s Guizhou Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-26/Chill-in-Summer-This-waterfall-in-China-will-leave-you-speechless-1FjWd4FHT5S/img/3a194a87b7d4402c86459be9eb0e54a2/3a194a87b7d4402c86459be9eb0e54a2.jpeg'Huangguoshu Waterfall is seen in southwest China’s Guizhou Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-26/Chill-in-Summer-This-waterfall-in-China-will-leave-you-speechless-1FjWd4FHT5S/img/3a194a87b7d4402c86459be9eb0e54a2/3a194a87b7d4402c86459be9eb0e54a2.jpeg'Huangguoshu Waterfall is seen in southwest…
Digital art exhibition in Beijing celebrates legacy of Austrian artist
The “Golden Age: Gustav Klimt Digital Art Exhibition” has just opened in Beijing at the historic Beijing Fang, near Qianmen. The exhibition is co-organized by the Austrian Embassy’s Cultural Office and Hispano Suiza Creative Design. This exhibition is part of…
Kenya ramps up tourism push as wildebeest migration begins
Kenyan President William Ruto said on Thursday that the government will intensify a campaign to boost tourist numbers in the country. Ruto, who opened the 2025 Great Wildebeest Migration global livestream at the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve in southwestern…
Sandboarding adventures draw crowds to Shapotou's golden dunes
In the height of summer, tourists are flocking to Shapotou Scenic Area in Zhongwei, northwest China’s Ningxia, to experience one of China’s most exhilarating desert sports: sandboarding. Located on the southeastern edge of the Tengger Desert, sunlight bathes the golden…
Brilliant starry night observed in Xinjiang's Bayanbulak Grassland
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-24/Brilliant-starry-night-observed-in-Xinjiang-s-Bayanbulak-Grassland-1FgKgHVFd8Q/img/1249efd2be4a477c92e705a574133a64/1249efd2be4a477c92e705a574133a64.jpeg'A starry sky is observed at the Bayanbulak Grassland in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on July 17, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-24/Brilliant-starry-night-observed-in-Xinjiang-s-Bayanbulak-Grassland-1FgKgHVFd8Q/img/1249efd2be4a477c92e705a574133a64/1249efd2be4a477c92e705a574133a64.jpeg'A starry sky is observed at the Bayanbulak Grassland in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on…
Hainan's 'Village VA' ignites rural passion with local banquets
The heated competition of the Hainan (Wenchang) Township Volleyball League has made Hainan “Village VA” a rural sports brand attracting national attention. Kicking off on June 15, this year’s event features 32 teams battling it out in 68 matches, making…
Nanchang welcomes rare birds for summer feeding and cooling off
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-23/Nanchang-welcomes-rare-birds-for-summer-feeding-and-cooling-off-1FeYtMLQW3e/img/dc48efb4674040ccb7307ce09d156d47/dc48efb4674040ccb7307ce09d156d47.jpeg'A white-throated kingfisher is spotted foraging in Nanchang, Jiangxi, on July 14, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-23/Nanchang-welcomes-rare-birds-for-summer-feeding-and-cooling-off-1FeYtMLQW3e/img/dc48efb4674040ccb7307ce09d156d47/dc48efb4674040ccb7307ce09d156d47.jpeg'A white-throated kingfisher is spotted foraging in Nanchang, Jiangxi, on July 14, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-23/Nanchang-welcomes-rare-birds-for-summer-feeding-and-cooling-off-1FeYtMLQW3e/img/dc48efb4674040ccb7307ce09d156d47/dc48efb4674040ccb7307ce09d156d47.jpeg'A white-throated kingfisher is spotted foraging in Nanchang, Jiangxi,…
Lotuses draw tourists to Taizhou for serene raft rides
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-22/Lotuses-draw-tourists-to-Taizhou-for-serene-raft-rides-1FdiBBnNBN6/img/2c52acbee1714695936225a9bbf12de3/2c52acbee1714695936225a9bbf12de3.jpeg'A boat crosses a pond covered with lotuses in Taizhou, Jiangsu Province on July 21, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-22/Lotuses-draw-tourists-to-Taizhou-for-serene-raft-rides-1FdiBBnNBN6/img/2c52acbee1714695936225a9bbf12de3/2c52acbee1714695936225a9bbf12de3.jpeg'A boat crosses a pond covered with lotuses in Taizhou, Jiangsu Province on July 21, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-22/Lotuses-draw-tourists-to-Taizhou-for-serene-raft-rides-1FdiBBnNBN6/img/2c52acbee1714695936225a9bbf12de3/2c52acbee1714695936225a9bbf12de3.jpeg'A boat crosses…
A bite of culture: Landmark popsicles take over China's travel scene
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-22/A-bite-of-culture-Landmark-popsicles-take-over-China-s-travel-scene-1FdmGfQGgxO/img/7cbd9095002846d2bc6f7b41eef8be67/7cbd9095002846d2bc6f7b41eef8be67.jpeg'An undated photo shows a panda-inspired ice cream in Chongqing. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-22/A-bite-of-culture-Landmark-popsicles-take-over-China-s-travel-scene-1FdmGfQGgxO/img/7cbd9095002846d2bc6f7b41eef8be67/7cbd9095002846d2bc6f7b41eef8be67.jpeg'An undated photo shows a panda-inspired ice cream in Chongqing. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-22/A-bite-of-culture-Landmark-popsicles-take-over-China-s-travel-scene-1FdmGfQGgxO/img/7cbd9095002846d2bc6f7b41eef8be67/7cbd9095002846d2bc6f7b41eef8be67.jpeg'An undated photo shows a panda-inspired ice cream in Chongqing. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-22/A-bite-of-culture-Landmark-popsicles-take-over-China-s-travel-scene-1FdmGfQGgxO/img/7cbd9095002846d2bc6f7b41eef8be67/7cbd9095002846d2bc6f7b41eef8be67.jpeg'An undated photo…
Birds flock to sunflower fields at a wetland park in Jiangxi
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-21/Birds-flock-to-sunflower-fields-at-a-wetland-park-in-Jiangxi-1FbE5diddD2/img/63bba683411c4a2da8ebf3487ff2f325/63bba683411c4a2da8ebf3487ff2f325.jpeg'Birds forage among the sunflower heads at Malanwei Wetland Park in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, on July 17, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-21/Birds-flock-to-sunflower-fields-at-a-wetland-park-in-Jiangxi-1FbE5diddD2/img/63bba683411c4a2da8ebf3487ff2f325/63bba683411c4a2da8ebf3487ff2f325.jpeg'Birds forage among the sunflower heads at Malanwei Wetland Park in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, on July 17, 2025. /VCG…
Millennia-old 'Salt-and-Sheep Route' thrives with new vitality
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-21/Millennia-old-Salt-and-Sheep-Route-thrives-with-new-vitality-1FbFRq2kn6M/img/cf311fd309af446cb0a97f682b5ba794/cf311fd309af446cb0a97f682b5ba794.jpeg'A herder leads a sheep from the flock to prepare it for transporting salt in Yanhu Township in Ngari Prefecture, Xizang Autonomous Region on July 20, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-21/Millennia-old-Salt-and-Sheep-Route-thrives-with-new-vitality-1FbFRq2kn6M/img/cf311fd309af446cb0a97f682b5ba794/cf311fd309af446cb0a97f682b5ba794.jpeg'A herder leads a sheep from the flock to prepare…
The timeless allure of blue-and-white porcelain
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-20/The-timeless-allure-of-blue-and-white-porcelain-1Fa175cD0MU/img/8c9d23bd09034d5fa0df088bdc1466eb/8c9d23bd09034d5fa0df088bdc1466eb.jpeg'A Jingdezhen blue-and-white porcelain ceramic work titled “Birds Singing on a Cedar Tree Under Moonlight” is seen on display at the Bird’s Nest Art Festival Exhibition in Beijing on July 19, 2025. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-20/The-timeless-allure-of-blue-and-white-porcelain-1Fa175cD0MU/img/8c9d23bd09034d5fa0df088bdc1466eb/8c9d23bd09034d5fa0df088bdc1466eb.jpeg'A Jingdezhen blue-and-white porcelain ceramic…
'Heavenly horses' festival heats up Xinjiang
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-20/-Heavenly-horses-festival-heats-up-Xinjiang-1Fa0q6bDWcU/img/46f9710b82be442382da24a510951dcc/46f9710b82be442382da24a510951dcc.jpeg'Riders demonstrate their excellent skills during the 2025 Xinjiang Ili Heavenly Horses Culture and Tourism Festival in Zhaosu County, Xinjiang on July 19, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-20/-Heavenly-horses-festival-heats-up-Xinjiang-1Fa0q6bDWcU/img/46f9710b82be442382da24a510951dcc/46f9710b82be442382da24a510951dcc.jpeg'Riders demonstrate their excellent skills during the 2025 Xinjiang Ili Heavenly Horses Culture…
Grassland spirit shines as Naadam festival opens in Inner Mongolia
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-19/Grassland-spirit-shines-as-Naadam-festival-opens-in-Inner-Mongolia-1F8u2mNBzEs/img/618ef252ccbc4d2182b5214cb0ecfdf6/618ef252ccbc4d2182b5214cb0ecfdf6.png'Participants perform on horseback during the opening ceremony of the 35th Naadam Festival in Xilin Gol League, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 19, 2025. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-19/Grassland-spirit-shines-as-Naadam-festival-opens-in-Inner-Mongolia-1F8u2mNBzEs/img/618ef252ccbc4d2182b5214cb0ecfdf6/618ef252ccbc4d2182b5214cb0ecfdf6.png'Participants perform on horseback during the opening ceremony of the 35th…
Zhengzhou pool offers crowd summer relief
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-19/Zhengzhou-pool-offers-crowd-summer-relief–1F8us9Ju4Ok/img/6f6b86ec3a244567beafd2ece809844c/6f6b86ec3a244567beafd2ece809844c.jpeg'An aerial view shows crowds at a water park in Zhengzhou, Henan Province on July 18, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-19/Zhengzhou-pool-offers-crowd-summer-relief–1F8us9Ju4Ok/img/6f6b86ec3a244567beafd2ece809844c/6f6b86ec3a244567beafd2ece809844c.jpeg'An aerial view shows crowds at a water park in Zhengzhou, Henan Province on July 18, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-19/Zhengzhou-pool-offers-crowd-summer-relief–1F8us9Ju4Ok/img/6f6b86ec3a244567beafd2ece809844c/6f6b86ec3a244567beafd2ece809844c.jpeg'An…
South African deputy president: SA-China culture exchange underway
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-18/South-African-deputy-president-SA-China-culture-exchange-underway-1F6Q51hNzkQ/img/564745ef0e65449eb59ee4aabee8f37f/564745ef0e65449eb59ee4aabee8f37f.jpeg' alt='South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile speaks during an interview in Beijing, China, on July 17, 2025. /CGTN' South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile has highlighted that China and his country are engaging in significant cultural exchange. During…
'Lonely Bikes' Beijing – A reflection in stillness
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-18/-Lonely-Bikes-Beijing-A-reflection-in-stillness-1F6HPMquuEE/img/9de9b0903e4b470790e62f07088d953f/9de9b0903e4b470790e62f07088d953f.jpeg' alt='Solitary bikes are seen in Beijing, China, July 2025. /Zaruhi Poghosyan' There are nine million bicycles in Beijing, or so the song goes. But sometimes, it feels like the loneliest number is one. One bicycle. One soul. One…
New summer car transport service by rail boosts self-driving travel
The Chinese railway system has introduced a novel summer service that allows travelers to have their cars transported directly to tourist destinations for self-driving adventures. Under the new service, travelers and their cars go separately but are reunited at their…
China's railway passenger traffic hits new record in H1
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-17/China-s-railway-passenger-traffic-hits-new-record-in-H1-1F5763cwN3y/img/9e3670fed2ec42e8ba0dd05b326217d8/9e3670fed2ec42e8ba0dd05b326217d8.png' alt='Passengers ready to board a train at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, east China's Shanghai, July 1, 2025. /VCG' China’s railway network recorded a historic high of 2.24 billion passenger trips in the first half of 2025, the national…
China's 14-year epic war featured in victory exhibition
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the Museum of the War of Chinese People’s Resistance Against Japanese Aggression is presenting a special exhibition titled “For National…
Chongsaikang Market, a popular trading hub in Lhasa
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-16/Chongsaikang-Market-a-popular-trading-hub-in-Lhasa-1F04eU3zwg8/img/fe0c9c3af4c24ed88b69670248311df2/fe0c9c3af4c24ed88b69670248311df2.jpeg'A view of Chongsaikang Market in Lhasa, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-16/Chongsaikang-Market-a-popular-trading-hub-in-Lhasa-1F04eU3zwg8/img/fe0c9c3af4c24ed88b69670248311df2/fe0c9c3af4c24ed88b69670248311df2.jpeg'A view of Chongsaikang Market in Lhasa, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-16/Chongsaikang-Market-a-popular-trading-hub-in-Lhasa-1F04eU3zwg8/img/fe0c9c3af4c24ed88b69670248311df2/fe0c9c3af4c24ed88b69670248311df2.jpeg'A view of Chongsaikang Market in Lhasa, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous…
Tibetan incense from Nimu
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-15/Tibetan-incense-from-Nimu-1F02XT6BYxW/img/202f53f8acc34e1f88ef77c408134d13/202f53f8acc34e1f88ef77c408134d13.jpeg'The process of making Tibetan incense /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-15/Tibetan-incense-from-Nimu-1F02XT6BYxW/img/202f53f8acc34e1f88ef77c408134d13/202f53f8acc34e1f88ef77c408134d13.jpeg'The process of making Tibetan incense /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-15/Tibetan-incense-from-Nimu-1F02XT6BYxW/img/202f53f8acc34e1f88ef77c408134d13/202f53f8acc34e1f88ef77c408134d13.jpeg'The process of making Tibetan incense /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-15/Tibetan-incense-from-Nimu-1F02XT6BYxW/img/202f53f8acc34e1f88ef77c408134d13/202f53f8acc34e1f88ef77c408134d13.jpeg'The process of making Tibetan incense /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-15/Tibetan-incense-from-Nimu-1F02XT6BYxW/img/202f53f8acc34e1f88ef77c408134d13/202f53f8acc34e1f88ef77c408134d13.jpeg'The process of making Tibetan incense /CGTN…
Beijing's Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park: a hotspot for summer fun
Beijing’s Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park has launched its summer “beat-the-heat” season, transforming the former Olympic venue into a lively hub for leisure and water activities. Running through August 31, the park is offering free general admission to all visitors, with fees…
Floating farms help purify Qiandao Lake in Zhejiang
In Chun’an County, east China’s Zhejiang Province, workers have braved the summer heat to replant water spinach on floating islands in Qiandao Lake. These seasonal crops are carefully selected for their ability to thrive in warm weather and contribute to…
'Tidal trees' in Qingdao turn into living coastal art
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-14/-Tidal-trees-in-Qingdao-turn-into-living-coastal-art-1F078HMnhaE/img/90e1607325d54c14be57ceb70590c3fe/90e1607325d54c14be57ceb70590c3fe.jpeg'“Tidal trees” are seen on the coast of Qingdao, Shandong Province on July 13, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-14/-Tidal-trees-in-Qingdao-turn-into-living-coastal-art-1F078HMnhaE/img/90e1607325d54c14be57ceb70590c3fe/90e1607325d54c14be57ceb70590c3fe.jpeg'“Tidal trees” are seen on the coast of Qingdao, Shandong Province on July 13, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-14/-Tidal-trees-in-Qingdao-turn-into-living-coastal-art-1F078HMnhaE/img/90e1607325d54c14be57ceb70590c3fe/90e1607325d54c14be57ceb70590c3fe.jpeg'“Tidal trees” are seen on…
1,500 drones light up Chongqing at low-altitude economy expo
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-13/1-500-drones-light-up-Chongqing-at-low-altitude-economy-expo-1EYeCHKYxaM/img/9697e2a02ade4069a0749a9e53a2ddc0/9697e2a02ade4069a0749a9e53a2ddc0.jpeg'A drone display lights up the night sky above Shuanggui Lake National Wetland Park in Chongqing on July 11, 2025 as part of the first Western China Low-Altitude Economy Expo. /IC <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-13/1-500-drones-light-up-Chongqing-at-low-altitude-economy-expo-1EYeCHKYxaM/img/9697e2a02ade4069a0749a9e53a2ddc0/9697e2a02ade4069a0749a9e53a2ddc0.jpeg'A drone display lights up the night…
Explore Shunyi: CISCE highlights Beijing's natural beauty
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-13/Explore-Shunyi-CISCE-highlights-Beijing-s-natural-beauty-1EYlLaw3gVa/img/e86e08304dd74c26a8f40846f14d012c/e86e08304dd74c26a8f40846f14d012c.jpeg'A hiker walks along a wooded section of the Wucai Shallow Mountain and Waterfront National Hiking Trail in Beijing’s Shunyi District. /IC <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-13/Explore-Shunyi-CISCE-highlights-Beijing-s-natural-beauty-1EYlLaw3gVa/img/e86e08304dd74c26a8f40846f14d012c/e86e08304dd74c26a8f40846f14d012c.jpeg'A hiker walks along a wooded section of the Wucai Shallow Mountain and Waterfront National Hiking…
Chart of the Day: A quick look at the Xixia Imperial Tombs
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Thursday announced the inclusion of the Xixia Imperial Tombs, located in northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on its World Heritage List. With this addition, the total number of World…
Lhasa's most popular pedestrian street: Bakuo Street
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-12/Lhasa-s-most-popular-pedestrian-street-Bakuo-Street-1EVeEDDIA12/img/bf8997ea7eb940faabcddf8591d519dc/bf8997ea7eb940faabcddf8591d519dc.jpeg'Bakuo Street is the bustling heart of Lhasa’s pedestrian streets. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-12/Lhasa-s-most-popular-pedestrian-street-Bakuo-Street-1EVeEDDIA12/img/bf8997ea7eb940faabcddf8591d519dc/bf8997ea7eb940faabcddf8591d519dc.jpeg'Bakuo Street is the bustling heart of Lhasa’s pedestrian streets. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-12/Lhasa-s-most-popular-pedestrian-street-Bakuo-Street-1EVeEDDIA12/img/bf8997ea7eb940faabcddf8591d519dc/bf8997ea7eb940faabcddf8591d519dc.jpeg'Bakuo Street is the bustling heart of Lhasa’s pedestrian streets. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-12/Lhasa-s-most-popular-pedestrian-street-Bakuo-Street-1EVeEDDIA12/img/bf8997ea7eb940faabcddf8591d519dc/bf8997ea7eb940faabcddf8591d519dc.jpeg'Bakuo Street is…
Ultraman's 60th anniversary meets China-Japan cultural synergy
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-11/Ultraman-s-60th-anniversary-meets-China-Japan-cultural-synergy-1EVdz6vCtOM/img/9d9a13f3cd41468eb64f1e1c02caf316/9d9a13f3cd41468eb64f1e1c02caf316.jpeg' alt='The China Pavilion, one of the largest foreign self-built pavilions at the Osaka Expo 2025, covers approximately 3,500 square meters. /IC Photo' July 11 marks the Chinese National Pavilion Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, further opening up a…
Spokesperson says China to expand high-level opening-up continuously
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-11/Spokesperson-says-China-to-expand-high-level-opening-up-continuously-1EVnmeycXxm/img/1de651de7b064e238e7562978003964c/1de651de7b064e238e7562978003964c.png' alt='Foreign tourists visit the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing, China, June 3, 2025. /VCG' Closed exclusivity is not an option for China, China will continue to take actions to expand high-level opening-up, a foreign ministry…
Tianjin's Five Great Avenues alight at night
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-10/Tianjin-s-Five-Great-Avenues-alight-at-night-1ETrun1GfO8/img/ea7c839f1b38412b9e2519537a9b8724/ea7c839f1b38412b9e2519537a9b8724.jpeg'Neon lights flood the entire Five Great Avenues area of Tianjin at night. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-10/Tianjin-s-Five-Great-Avenues-alight-at-night-1ETrun1GfO8/img/ea7c839f1b38412b9e2519537a9b8724/ea7c839f1b38412b9e2519537a9b8724.jpeg'Neon lights flood the entire Five Great Avenues area of Tianjin at night. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-10/Tianjin-s-Five-Great-Avenues-alight-at-night-1ETrun1GfO8/img/ea7c839f1b38412b9e2519537a9b8724/ea7c839f1b38412b9e2519537a9b8724.jpeg'Neon lights flood the entire Five Great Avenues area…
Rare full-circle rainbow over Palcho Monastery
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-10/Rare-full-circle-rainbow-over-Palcho-Monastery-1ETv02pmsUw/img/99a56b651136496c8dc6bfdd1cf40c5a/99a56b651136496c8dc6bfdd1cf40c5a.jpeg'A stunning circular rainbow is seen over the Palcho Monastery in Gyantse County, Xizang on July 9, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-10/Rare-full-circle-rainbow-over-Palcho-Monastery-1ETv02pmsUw/img/99a56b651136496c8dc6bfdd1cf40c5a/99a56b651136496c8dc6bfdd1cf40c5a.jpeg'A stunning circular rainbow is seen over the Palcho Monastery in Gyantse County, Xizang on July 9, 2025. /VCG…
Cliffside bookstore in Guangxi turns sinkhole into cultural retreat
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-09/Cliffside-bookstore-in-Guangxi-turns-sinkhole-into-cultural-retreat-1ERR1yajuco/img/dbea8d33f0ff410a96805223222a6985/dbea8d33f0ff410a96805223222a6985.jpeg'A photo taken on July 1, 2025 shows the cliffside bookstore at Mianhua Sinkhole, Luocheng Mulao Autonomous County, Guangxi. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-09/Cliffside-bookstore-in-Guangxi-turns-sinkhole-into-cultural-retreat-1ERR1yajuco/img/dbea8d33f0ff410a96805223222a6985/dbea8d33f0ff410a96805223222a6985.jpeg'A photo taken on July 1, 2025 shows the cliffside bookstore at Mianhua Sinkhole, Luocheng Mulao Autonomous County,…
Special exhibition on Confucian culture opens in Shandong
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-09/Special-exhibition-on-Confucian-culture-opens-in-Shandong-1EROd5T24Rq/img/66eedf3260da42659badc1d320b17330/66eedf3260da42659badc1d320b17330.jpeg'A special exhibition on Confucian culture opens at the Confucius Museum in Qufu, Shandong Province on July 8, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-09/Special-exhibition-on-Confucian-culture-opens-in-Shandong-1EROd5T24Rq/img/66eedf3260da42659badc1d320b17330/66eedf3260da42659badc1d320b17330.jpeg'A special exhibition on Confucian culture opens at the Confucius Museum in Qufu, Shandong Province on July 8,…
China's first Legoland resort officially opens in Shanghai
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-06/China-s-first-Legoland-resort-officially-opens-in-Shanghai-1EMLOfoVlwk/img/591826a3ae1646ca923336b69d83e6b5/591826a3ae1646ca923336b69d83e6b5.jpeg'Visitors attend the grand opening ceremony of Legoland Shanghai Resort on July 5, 2025. /Zhang Hengwei/China News Service/VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-06/China-s-first-Legoland-resort-officially-opens-in-Shanghai-1EMLOfoVlwk/img/591826a3ae1646ca923336b69d83e6b5/591826a3ae1646ca923336b69d83e6b5.jpeg'Visitors attend the grand opening ceremony of Legoland Shanghai Resort on July 5, 2025. /Zhang Hengwei/China News Service/VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-06/China-s-first-Legoland-resort-officially-opens-in-Shanghai-1EMLOfoVlwk/img/591826a3ae1646ca923336b69d83e6b5/591826a3ae1646ca923336b69d83e6b5.jpeg'Visitors…
Graphics: China and Egypt usher in a new chapter of cooperation
China and Egypt established diplomatic ties on May 30, 1956, with Egypt becoming the first Arab and African country to forge diplomatic relations with China. In May 2024, the two countries released a joint statement on deepening their comprehensive strategic…
Hainan aims to expand mangrove coverage by 2025
As China’s mangrove hub, Hainan boasts the country’s most extensive, well-developed and ancient mangrove forests. The province in south China is home to all 26 of China’s native mangrove species, with over half being indigenous to the island. <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-05/Hainan-aims-to-expand-mangrove-coverage-by-2025-1EL6n5v3gjK/img/de4f6f55c6c944cb9f485c44ed14916c/de4f6f55c6c944cb9f485c44ed14916c.jpeg'Hainan…
Rare low rainbow seen over Xizang's barley fields
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-05/Rare-low-rainbow-seen-over-Xizang-s-barley-fields-1EL9zxmD0go/img/557b7a8e17844c42a00b6dbcdb2dabf7/557b7a8e17844c42a00b6dbcdb2dabf7.jpeg'A rare low rainbow is seen in the highland barley fields of Shigatse, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region on July 4, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-05/Rare-low-rainbow-seen-over-Xizang-s-barley-fields-1EL9zxmD0go/img/557b7a8e17844c42a00b6dbcdb2dabf7/557b7a8e17844c42a00b6dbcdb2dabf7.jpeg'A rare low rainbow is seen in the highland barley fields of Shigatse, southwest China’s…
Lion dance: A martial art-driven cultural heritage
As a pillar of China’s intangible cultural legacy, the lion dance embodies the centuries-old heritage of kung fu. Its vibrant movements, characterized by bounding leaps and agile pounces, are rooted in fundamental martial stances, such as that of the horse….
Chengde Mountain Resort: Imperial grandeur and natural harmony
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-06/Chengde-Mountain-Resort-Imperial-grandeur-and-natural-harmony-1EMIYnA5U0E/img/fbbfdc12a75246d09866296615a20a52/fbbfdc12a75246d09866296615a20a52.jpeg'A view of the Chengde Mountain Resort, an imperial garden complex in Chengde, Hebei Province on July 5, 2025. /IC <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-06/Chengde-Mountain-Resort-Imperial-grandeur-and-natural-harmony-1EMIYnA5U0E/img/fbbfdc12a75246d09866296615a20a52/fbbfdc12a75246d09866296615a20a52.jpeg'A view of the Chengde Mountain Resort, an imperial garden complex in Chengde, Hebei Province on July 5,…
Beijing Wildlife Park's "foodie" brown bears
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-05/Beijing-Wildlife-Park-s-foodie-brown-bears-1EL9XVNG10s/img/fdc9607efd62425a9007f5d925613102/fdc9607efd62425a9007f5d925613102.jpeg'A brown bear looks through a car window to wait for tourists to feed it in the safari tour area of Beijing Wildlife Park, on June 22, 2025. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-05/Beijing-Wildlife-Park-s-foodie-brown-bears-1EL9XVNG10s/img/fdc9607efd62425a9007f5d925613102/fdc9607efd62425a9007f5d925613102.jpeg'A brown bear looks through a car window to…
Shaolin Pagoda Forest: Stones of a monastic legacy
The Shaolin Pagoda Forest is a place where ancient monks’ legacies are honored and history is carved in stone. Part of the “Center of Heaven and Earth” World Heritage site in Dengfeng, Henan Province, it contains 248 Buddhist pagodas, the…
Sansha links Silk Road civilizations via S. China Sea cultural relics
The vast South China Sea is not only a vital maritime passage for China but also a cradle for long-standing historical cultures. In recent years, Sansha in Hainan Province has continuously promoted the protection, utilization, and inheritance of intangible cultural…
Roads weave new future for rural revitalization in Anhui
In Lianyun Township of Yuexi County, Anhui Province, a rural landscape unfolds where winding roads cut through vibrant fields and neatly arranged homes. These modern highways, resembling ribbons weaving through the countryside, have become a symbol of progress and transformation….
Yuan Dadu City Wall Ruins Park: Tracing the past in a green ribbon
Nestled among the bustling roads of Beijing, the Yuan Dadu City Wall Ruins Park, also known as Tucheng or Earth Wall Park, provides a tranquil retreat where nature and history intertwine. <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-03/Yuan-Dadu-City-Wall-Ruins-Park-Tracing-the-past-in-a-green-ribbon-1EHXjjDnYTC/img/1f60e17741b942808c6af9ee21956b8c/1f60e17741b942808c6af9ee21956b8c.jpeg'Statues at the Yuan Dadu City Wall Ruins…
Circus show draws visitors to ocean-themed resort in Wuhan
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-03/Circus-show-draws-visitors-to-ocean-themed-resort-in-Wuhan-1EHX2YkfBSg/img/9ca3314a6d2144ee91271640b4df3239/9ca3314a6d2144ee91271640b4df3239.jpeg'People visit the Polar Ocean Resort in Wuhan, Hubei Province on July 2, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-03/Circus-show-draws-visitors-to-ocean-themed-resort-in-Wuhan-1EHX2YkfBSg/img/9ca3314a6d2144ee91271640b4df3239/9ca3314a6d2144ee91271640b4df3239.jpeg'People visit the Polar Ocean Resort in Wuhan, Hubei Province on July 2, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-03/Circus-show-draws-visitors-to-ocean-themed-resort-in-Wuhan-1EHX2YkfBSg/img/9ca3314a6d2144ee91271640b4df3239/9ca3314a6d2144ee91271640b4df3239.jpeg'People visit the Polar Ocean Resort in…
Red-bellied paradise flycatcher soars like a phoenix
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-02/Red-bellied-paradise-flycatcher-soars-like-a-phoenix-1EGauCpzoaY/img/e87e5fee2e6b4d2f9582567b3af7e447/e87e5fee2e6b4d2f9582567b3af7e447.jpeg'A red-bellied paradise flycatcher is spotted in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province on June 30, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-02/Red-bellied-paradise-flycatcher-soars-like-a-phoenix-1EGauCpzoaY/img/e87e5fee2e6b4d2f9582567b3af7e447/e87e5fee2e6b4d2f9582567b3af7e447.jpeg'A red-bellied paradise flycatcher is spotted in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province on June 30, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-02/Red-bellied-paradise-flycatcher-soars-like-a-phoenix-1EGauCpzoaY/img/e87e5fee2e6b4d2f9582567b3af7e447/e87e5fee2e6b4d2f9582567b3af7e447.jpeg'A red-bellied paradise flycatcher is spotted in…
Summer on a plate: Beihai Park unveils seasonal pastries
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-02/Summer-on-a-plate-Beihai-Park-unveils-seasonal-pastries-1EGaQLtzxf2/img/5b4b7bf184144cef8cbf0c4ea82f9ed5/5b4b7bf184144cef8cbf0c4ea82f9ed5.jpeg'Seasonal pastries are displayed at the Fangshan Restaurant in Beijing’s Beihai Park on July 1, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-02/Summer-on-a-plate-Beihai-Park-unveils-seasonal-pastries-1EGaQLtzxf2/img/5b4b7bf184144cef8cbf0c4ea82f9ed5/5b4b7bf184144cef8cbf0c4ea82f9ed5.jpeg'Seasonal pastries are displayed at the Fangshan Restaurant in Beijing’s Beihai Park on July 1, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-02/Summer-on-a-plate-Beihai-Park-unveils-seasonal-pastries-1EGaQLtzxf2/img/5b4b7bf184144cef8cbf0c4ea82f9ed5/5b4b7bf184144cef8cbf0c4ea82f9ed5.jpeg'Seasonal pastries are…
Xinjiang in focus: Dates of prosperity
In the orchards of Xinjiang’s Ruoqiang County, the red dates of Gule Airike Village hang heavy on the branches, filling the air with a sweet fragrance as the harvest season unfolds. Amid the bustling activity of farmers and merchants, a…
Record heat grips southern Europe
Southern Europe is facing a wave of extreme weather, with record-setting temperatures across land and sea, according to national meteorological agencies and the European Copernicus program. <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-01/Record-heat-grips-southern-Europe-1EEJjKXs0ko/img/3165b684d74c42cb8cd6ef50f99dd8b8/3165b684d74c42cb8cd6ef50f99dd8b8.jpeg' alt='A pharmacy thermometer displaying 40 degrees Celsius in Lille, France, July 27,…
Creative pastries present unique symbols of Jiangsu's cities
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-30/Creative-pastries-present-unique-symbols-of-Jiangsu-s-cities-1ECNHBPjg6k/img/ef8e50a6332f4ecdb2fa04bebd561ba0/ef8e50a6332f4ecdb2fa04bebd561ba0.jpeg'Suzhou pastries are displayed at a local shop in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province on June 29, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-30/Creative-pastries-present-unique-symbols-of-Jiangsu-s-cities-1ECNHBPjg6k/img/ef8e50a6332f4ecdb2fa04bebd561ba0/ef8e50a6332f4ecdb2fa04bebd561ba0.jpeg'Suzhou pastries are displayed at a local shop in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province on June 29, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-30/Creative-pastries-present-unique-symbols-of-Jiangsu-s-cities-1ECNHBPjg6k/img/ef8e50a6332f4ecdb2fa04bebd561ba0/ef8e50a6332f4ecdb2fa04bebd561ba0.jpeg'Suzhou pastries are…
Shek O: A peaceful escape on Hong Kong Island
Situated in the southeastern part of Hong Kong Island, Shek O, which means “rocky bay,” is a popular coastal retreat known for its natural beauty and laid-back atmosphere. <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-30/Shek-O-A-peaceful-escape-on-Hong-Kong-Island-1ECVFwg31hS/img/773e5ec216be408eb0ea856c83aaa65f/773e5ec216be408eb0ea856c83aaa65f.jpeg'A view of the coastline of Shek O in Hong Kong…
Global kung fu devotees converge at Shaolin Temple
With Shaolin kung fu sweeping the world, enthusiasts from every continent gather together at its birthplace, the Shaolin Temple in China. Here, they plunge themselves into systematic training; combat techniques, mastery of weapons, and the profound philosophy of “Chan in…
Lulang, a vivid example of rural revitalization in Xizang
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-29/Lulang-a-vivid-example-of-rural-revitalization-in-Xizang-1EBm9lNyP3q/img/f49c7b74c2fc42fe88ba534de36bab48/f49c7b74c2fc42fe88ba534de36bab48.jpeg'A view of the town of Lulang in Nyingchi, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-29/Lulang-a-vivid-example-of-rural-revitalization-in-Xizang-1EBm9lNyP3q/img/f49c7b74c2fc42fe88ba534de36bab48/f49c7b74c2fc42fe88ba534de36bab48.jpeg'A view of the town of Lulang in Nyingchi, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-29/Lulang-a-vivid-example-of-rural-revitalization-in-Xizang-1EBm9lNyP3q/img/f49c7b74c2fc42fe88ba534de36bab48/f49c7b74c2fc42fe88ba534de36bab48.jpeg'A view of the town of Lulang…
Shaolin's soft kungfu: Grace beyond limits
Soft kungfu is a distinctive practice in Shaolin’s martial arts heritage. Rooted in exceptional suppleness, it relies on limber joints and muscles to achieve motion that’s both graceful and powerful. Practitioners bend their limbs at unorthodox angles, telescope their frames…
Four giant pandas to depart Japan for China
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-28/Four-giant-pandas-to-depart-Japan-for-China-1EzwGUG2KHe/img/a44bbee14bd84bff8b4f1e5d71cb31d7/a44bbee14bd84bff8b4f1e5d71cb31d7.jpeg'Giant panda Saihin, 6, attracts visitors at Adventure World in Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, on June 27, 2025, her final viewing day in Japan. /Yomiuri Shimbun via CFP <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-28/Four-giant-pandas-to-depart-Japan-for-China-1EzwGUG2KHe/img/a44bbee14bd84bff8b4f1e5d71cb31d7/a44bbee14bd84bff8b4f1e5d71cb31d7.jpeg'Giant panda Saihin, 6, attracts visitors at Adventure World…
Seaside public art, screening and dialogue
Where the tide meets the stage, Aranya becomes a canvas. For eleven days, this stretch of sand transforms into a living dialogue — between art and nature, tradition and avant-garde, the ephemeral and the eternal.
Unwind at the top of Hong Kong with a Peak Tram adventure
For travelers seeking a blend of city excitement and natural tranquility, a ride on the Peak Tram to the summit of Victoria Peak offers an unforgettable escape in the heart of Hong Kong. As the historic tram ascends steeply through…
Star Ferry ride: A timeless journey across Victoria Harbour
In the heart of Hong Kong, one of the most memorable ways to experience the city’s unique charm is by boarding the historic Star Ferry. Gliding across Victoria Harbour, this century-old vessel offers passengers a refreshing sea breeze, panoramic skyline…
Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark draws filmmakers with unique geology
Located in the eastern and northeastern New Territories, the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark is a large-scale forest park that features rare geological formations, stunning island landscapes, rich biodiversity, and profound cultural heritage. In September 2011, UNESCO added it to…
Century-old clock tower: A witness to Hong Kong's history
A must-see landmark in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Tsim Sha Tsui clock tower offers visitors from around the world a glimpse into the city’s history. Located at the southern tip of the Kowloon Peninsula, it sits adjacent…
Hong Kong’s “Ding Ding” tram rolls through the centuries
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Vibrant street markets in Hong Kong
From fresh fruits and vegetables to seafood and pantry staples, Hong Kong’s street markets have just about everything you need to whip up a delicious meal. Filled with the sounds of vendors calling out their wares, these bustling markets offer…
Rare footage of dolphin hunting flying fish captured at Beijiao Reef
A rare and dramatic event of marine predation was recently captured in the waters surrounding Beijiao Reef, which is part of China’s Xisha Islands. Local fishermen inadvertently filmed the striking moment when a dolphin hunted and successfully captured a flying…
Ne Zha: Journey to the World Games 2025 in Chengdu
Ne Zha, the beloved hero from the hit Chinese animated film series, teams up with Shu Bao the panda and Jin Zai the golden snub-nosed monkey – the two mascots of the World Games 2025 – for an epic journey…
Shaolin's erzhichan: A stance of unthinkable strength
At the entrance to the Shaolin Temple in Henan Province, a martial art monk demonstrates erzhichan, or “two-finger zen,” one of the temple’s legendary 72 skills. Balancing his entire weight on just the index and middle fingers of each hand, he lifts…
Chongqing drone light show sets new Guinness World Record
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-22/Chongqing-drone-light-show-sets-new-Guinness-World-Record-1EprahGC1EY/img/47385a82487b4e46899e3bb2612bed1c/47385a82487b4e46899e3bb2612bed1c.jpeg'An array of images are formed by thousands of drones in the night sky over Chongqing on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-22/Chongqing-drone-light-show-sets-new-Guinness-World-Record-1EprahGC1EY/img/47385a82487b4e46899e3bb2612bed1c/47385a82487b4e46899e3bb2612bed1c.jpeg'An array of images are formed by thousands of drones in the night sky over Chongqing…
Qinhuangdao's old port overflows with vitality
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-22/Qinhuangdao-s-old-port-overflows-with-vitality–1Eprz6rOyk0/img/b43bc4e38f404dbab5aa885c41f54160/b43bc4e38f404dbab5aa885c41f54160.jpeg'A photo shows the newly developed Qinhuangdao Port Industrial Tourist Area in Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, on June 19, 2025. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-22/Qinhuangdao-s-old-port-overflows-with-vitality–1Eprz6rOyk0/img/b43bc4e38f404dbab5aa885c41f54160/b43bc4e38f404dbab5aa885c41f54160.jpeg'A photo shows the newly developed Qinhuangdao Port Industrial Tourist Area in Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, on June 19,…
A Swiss enthusiast's Shaolin kung fu journey
Swiss kungfu enthusiast Joel Achermann first arrived at Shaolin Temple in Henan Province in 2012. Since then, he has returned many times to a martial arts school to refine his skills. He has also helped his teacher translate ancient Chinese…
Shooting scenes of HK movies: Murray House and Blake Pier in Stanley
Nestled on the southern coast of Hong Kong Island, Stanley is a picturesque town filled with an exotic atmosphere. It carries a profound historical heritage and has witnessed the cultural changes of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in south…
Belt and Road Film Week shares Chinese cinema internationally
The Belt and Road Film Week at the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival shines a spotlight on cinematic voices from around the world, while also helping Chinese films reach new international audiences. With screenings in multiple cities and a growing…
Summer in a rind!
June 21 marks Xiazhi, the Summer Solstice – and what better way to celebrate the longest day of the year north of the equator than with a juicy taste of summer? At a lively open-air market in Beijing, it’s all…
Chinese animation: From outsourcing to original storytelling
The shift by the Chinese animation industry from outsourcing to original content is impressive, said Lise Fearnley, a jury member at this year’s Shanghai International Film Festival. As a Norwegian animation producer, she also pointed out the rising global interest…
From bazaar beats to soulful songs: This is Xinjiang's heartbeat
Tradition isn’t just some old thing locked behind glass. It’s the friendly vendor chatting with you at the Grand Bazaar, the endless stories woven into the Muqam songs and the dutar gently played by a Uygur elder. Xinjiang shows us…
Chinese wrestling: bridging tradition on international stage
As a martial art with a history spanning millennia, Chinese wrestling has produced countless master combatants through its “skill-over-strength” approach. However, its traditional “grip-and-trip” technique, which involves leveraged throws and agile holds, is at odds with the principles of Olympic…
Explore New Zealand with streamlined entry for Chinese visitors
The Catlins, a gem on New Zealand’s South Island, continues to enchant travelers from around the world with stunning coastal landscapes and diverse natural beauty. From its rolling native rainforests and dramatic sea-carved arches to its acrobatic seabirds, this coastal…
Giant hot pot highlights gourmet festival in Hubei
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-17/Giant-hot-pot-highlights-gourmet-festival-in-Hubei-1EhiGN1tGwg/img/7d6c29c0977a4d728595b48c36cec428/7d6c29c0977a4d728595b48c36cec428.jpeg'Chefs cook beef meatballs in a giant hot pot at a gourmet food festival in the Yiling District of Yichang, Hubei Province, on June 16, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-17/Giant-hot-pot-highlights-gourmet-festival-in-Hubei-1EhiGN1tGwg/img/7d6c29c0977a4d728595b48c36cec428/7d6c29c0977a4d728595b48c36cec428.jpeg'Chefs cook beef meatballs in a giant hot pot at a…
China launches first direct capital flight to Tajikistan
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-17/China-launches-first-direct-capital-flight-to-Tajikistan-1EhCRmxw0b6/img/9e3623c54e2545eb8f75dab7f4a229c3/9e3623c54e2545eb8f75dab7f4a229c3.png' alt='Capital of Tajikistan: Dushanbe. /China Southern Airlines' China inaugurated its first direct air link between Beijing and Tajikistan’s capital Dushanbe today, significantly enhancing connectivity ahead of a key regional summit and marking a major expansion of China’s aviation…
Home on a plate: Turkmen comfort food in Beijing
Turkmenistan may be thousands of kilometers from Beijing — but its flavors are much closer than you’d expect. CGTN’s Lyne Lin recently visited a family-run restaurant serving up Turkmen comfort food right here in the capital. What she found was…
Chinese wrestling: The people's art of skill and balance
As a millennia-old martial art, Chinese wrestling thrives not in temples or rings, but in markets, in parks, and on doorsteps. It’s a sport for all, rooted in daily life. Its essence? Skillful throws and holds that are practical and learned through…
Noodles with heart: Beijing's homespun hospitality in a bowl
From kneading the dough and cutting the noodles to making the savory sauce – every step in the preparation of zhajiangmian happens in front of the guests. These “noodles with fried bean sauce,” a Beijing specialty served in a blue…
Shanghai's cinematic centerpiece
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-15/Shanghai-s-cinematic-centerpiece-1EdWg65cGXu/img/2d348985083a44898228f05dad2ad1c7/2d348985083a44898228f05dad2ad1c7.jpeg'A photo taken on June 11, 2025 shows a view of the main venue for the Golden Goblet Forum of the Shanghai International Film Festival in Shanghai. /IC <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-15/Shanghai-s-cinematic-centerpiece-1EdWg65cGXu/img/2d348985083a44898228f05dad2ad1c7/2d348985083a44898228f05dad2ad1c7.jpeg'A photo taken on June 11, 2025 shows a view…
Can you watch Kazakhstani films in China?
Absolutely! At the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF), films like ZHAZA (also known as Payback) are lighting up the screens. In recent years, China has opened its cinematic doors to global stories, including bold, emotional narratives from Kazakhstan. In 2024,…
International visitors immersed in Chinese heritage at Hunan Museum
On China’s Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, international tourists in Changsha, Hunan, took in the cultural wonders of the Han Dynasty and more at the Hunan Museum. The tourists, visiting China from Iraq, South Africa, and elsewhere, observed preserved cultural…
Pop Mart's jewelry brand Popop debuts first store in Shanghai
Chinese toymaker Pop Mart’s jewelry brand Popop opened its first global flagship store in Shanghai on Friday. Wang Ning, founder of Pop Mart, attended the opening ceremony. <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-13/Pop-Mart-s-jewelry-brand-Popop-debuts-first-store-in-Shanghai-1EaJsC5kvCw/img/caa2efca6b164e0dadaedbdce43b8758/caa2efca6b164e0dadaedbdce43b8758.jpeg' alt='Wang Ning, founder of Pop Mart, attends the opening ceremony of…
China's railway passenger traffic hits record high from Jan-May
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-13/China-s-railway-passenger-traffic-hits-record-high-from-Jan-May-1EaWF1y1xPG/img/e7b6c32f06074499a2ae64ff746de051/e7b6c32f06074499a2ae64ff746de051.png' alt='Volunteers guide passengers at the exit of Jinhua Railway Station, Jinhua, Zhejiang province, southern China, June 12, 2025. /VCG' China’s railway network handled 1.86 billion passenger trips in the first five months of 2025, the national railway operator…
June's rare low Strawberry Moon graces the skies
A celestial spectacle was observed On June 11, skywatchers were treated to a stunning full moon, the lowest seen in the sky in 18 years. Known as the Strawberry Moon, it appeared unusually large and golden as it rose, captivating…
Daguan Park, a natural space showcasing the beauty of Kunming
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-12/Daguan-Park-a-natural-space-showcasing-the-beauty-of-Kunming-1E8WAOLU2xa/img/05b2b2d85332420bac68effddf8403fd/05b2b2d85332420bac68effddf8403fd.jpeg'A little egret strolls leisurely around a lotus pound at Daguan Park in Kunming, Yunnan Province. June 11, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-12/Daguan-Park-a-natural-space-showcasing-the-beauty-of-Kunming-1E8WAOLU2xa/img/05b2b2d85332420bac68effddf8403fd/05b2b2d85332420bac68effddf8403fd.jpeg'A little egret strolls leisurely around a lotus pound at Daguan Park in Kunming, Yunnan Province. June 11,…
Giant panda twins celebrate birthday in Chongqing
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-11/Giant-panda-twins-celebrate-birthday-in-Chongqing-1E7iC4ZK5nW/img/9e1b56115db84ba189cde393a7a4e7b1/9e1b56115db84ba189cde393a7a4e7b1.jpeg'Giant panda twins Xingxing and Chenchen celebrate their fourth birthday at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing Municipality, June 10, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-11/Giant-panda-twins-celebrate-birthday-in-Chongqing-1E7iC4ZK5nW/img/9e1b56115db84ba189cde393a7a4e7b1/9e1b56115db84ba189cde393a7a4e7b1.jpeg'Giant panda twins Xingxing and Chenchen celebrate their fourth birthday at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing Municipality, June 10,…
Wheat harvest season: The secret behind Shanxi's knife-cut noodles
China is now in the midst of its wheat harvest season. In Shanxi Province, the freshly milled high-quality flour yields elastic dough that is perfect for making knife-cut noodles – the region’s most iconic dish. What gives these noodles their…
A morning market in Cangzhou
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-08/A-morning-market-in-Cangzhou-1DUxFo693gY/img/25fa763101dd44a9910c73456ef81ce6/25fa763101dd44a9910c73456ef81ce6.jpeg'People visit a morning market in Cangzhou, Hebei Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-08/A-morning-market-in-Cangzhou-1DUxFo693gY/img/25fa763101dd44a9910c73456ef81ce6/25fa763101dd44a9910c73456ef81ce6.jpeg'People visit a morning market in Cangzhou, Hebei Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-08/A-morning-market-in-Cangzhou-1DUxFo693gY/img/25fa763101dd44a9910c73456ef81ce6/25fa763101dd44a9910c73456ef81ce6.jpeg'People visit a morning market in Cangzhou, Hebei Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-08/A-morning-market-in-Cangzhou-1DUxFo693gY/img/25fa763101dd44a9910c73456ef81ce6/25fa763101dd44a9910c73456ef81ce6.jpeg'People visit a morning market in…
Rare Oriental storks nest again in Jiangsu's ecological haven
In Sihong County in Suqian, east China’s Jiangsu Province, a vivid portrait of harmony between humans and nature is taking shape. Recently, a family of rare Oriental storks – a first-class nationally protected species – was spotted nesting atop a…
Bookstore ranks among cultural and tourism landmarks in Shanghai
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-09/Bookstore-ranks-among-cultural-and-tourism-landmarks-in-Shanghai-1E44APKTt8k/img/69d93f9a15ae4cd38d30452cbe6c5bcd/69d93f9a15ae4cd38d30452cbe6c5bcd.jpeg'People visit the Zhongshuge Bookstore in Shanghai’s Xuhui District on June 7, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-09/Bookstore-ranks-among-cultural-and-tourism-landmarks-in-Shanghai-1E44APKTt8k/img/69d93f9a15ae4cd38d30452cbe6c5bcd/69d93f9a15ae4cd38d30452cbe6c5bcd.jpeg'People visit the Zhongshuge Bookstore in Shanghai’s Xuhui District on June 7, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-09/Bookstore-ranks-among-cultural-and-tourism-landmarks-in-Shanghai-1E44APKTt8k/img/69d93f9a15ae4cd38d30452cbe6c5bcd/69d93f9a15ae4cd38d30452cbe6c5bcd.jpeg'People visit the Zhongshuge Bookstore in Shanghai’s Xuhui District…
UN ocean conference kicks off in France
The third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) opened on Monday in Nice, a coastal city in southern France, under the theme of “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean.” <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-09/UN-ocean-conference-kicks-off-in-France-1E4mnsPQdy0/img/adc21653837f4b33a671931ae593bf77/adc21653837f4b33a671931ae593bf77.jpeg' alt='A view of…
Campsite in Guizhou offers back-to-nature travel experiences
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-08/Campsite-in-Guizhou-offers-back-to-nature-travel-experiences–1E2fIccCBJS/img/8ee6675348ce40fe9f81196e4fd54466/8ee6675348ce40fe9f81196e4fd54466.jpeg'Futuristic holiday homes dot the landscape at a scenic spot in Longli County, Guizhou Province, June 7, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-08/Campsite-in-Guizhou-offers-back-to-nature-travel-experiences–1E2fIccCBJS/img/8ee6675348ce40fe9f81196e4fd54466/8ee6675348ce40fe9f81196e4fd54466.jpeg'Futuristic holiday homes dot the landscape at a scenic spot in Longli County, Guizhou Province, June 7, 2025. /VCG…
Ascending Mount Qomolangma – Filmed in one take
Mission impossible: accomplished! Renowned Chinese high-altitude photographer Ma Chunlin has achieved a world first – capturing the ascent of Mount Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest, from the north slope in a single, uninterrupted shot. The challenge was immense: everything…
Jiangsu's grassroots football league spurs tourism growth
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-07/Jiangsu-s-grassroots-football-league-spurs-tourism-growth-1E0IOCnFrI4/img/2271fa508b314ec7b4004f26041f82bf/2271fa508b314ec7b4004f26041f82bf.jpeg' alt='Fans create a vibrant atmosphere in Wuxi during the second round of Jiangsu Province's football tournament, May 25, 2025. /VCG' Jiangsu Province’s football tournament, known as “Su Chao”, has become a significant driver of tourism and consumption in…
Gaokao 2025: China's national college entrance exams Day 1 highlights
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-07/Gaokao-2025-China-s-national-college-entrance-exams-Day-1-highlights-1E0MPoxoU1i/img/b82cf6031a9c4e35859cc008ab9604a5/b82cf6031a9c4e35859cc008ab9604a5.jpeg'Gaokao candidates high-five their teachers after the first session of the national college entrance exams ended in Binzhou, Shandong on June 7, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-07/Gaokao-2025-China-s-national-college-entrance-exams-Day-1-highlights-1E0MPoxoU1i/img/b82cf6031a9c4e35859cc008ab9604a5/b82cf6031a9c4e35859cc008ab9604a5.jpeg'Gaokao candidates high-five their teachers after the first session of the national college entrance…
China on the fishing boats: A portrait of ocean life
Across the vast waters of the East China Sea, Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea, and South China Sea, generations of fishermen have built their lives at sea. Today, their story is also a window into China’s drive toward building a modern…
Hainan's Fengmu bitter gourds yield bumper harvest
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-05/Hainan-s-Fengmu-bitter-gourds-yield-bumper-harvest-1DXbEqwvSSc/img/5012ff788deb4ee9896a8a898ac35eb0/5012ff788deb4ee9896a8a898ac35eb0.jpeg'Ripe bitter gourds are seen at a cultivation base in Fengmu Town, Tunchang County, Hainan Province. /Photo provided to CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-05/Hainan-s-Fengmu-bitter-gourds-yield-bumper-harvest-1DXbEqwvSSc/img/5012ff788deb4ee9896a8a898ac35eb0/5012ff788deb4ee9896a8a898ac35eb0.jpeg'Ripe bitter gourds are seen at a cultivation base in Fengmu Town, Tunchang County, Hainan Province. /Photo provided…
Xinjiang trending destination for 'China Travel'
Northwest China’s Xinjiang, a popular tourism destination offering Silk Road heritage and awe-inspiring scenery, is attracting an increasing number of inbound tourists, as “China Travel” continues to trend across the globe. Kashgar, a city in Xinjiang where ancient history meets…
Practicing baijiquan at sunset
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-04/Practicing-baijiquan-at-sunset-1DUwvJlH7Fu/img/e439323c01b64c53a4037d264a448ff9/e439323c01b64c53a4037d264a448ff9.jpeg'Master Wu Hao practices bajiquan at sunset. / CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-04/Practicing-baijiquan-at-sunset-1DUwvJlH7Fu/img/e439323c01b64c53a4037d264a448ff9/e439323c01b64c53a4037d264a448ff9.jpeg'Master Wu Hao practices bajiquan at sunset. / CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-04/Practicing-baijiquan-at-sunset-1DUwvJlH7Fu/img/e439323c01b64c53a4037d264a448ff9/e439323c01b64c53a4037d264a448ff9.jpeg'Master Wu Hao practices bajiquan at sunset. / CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-04/Practicing-baijiquan-at-sunset-1DUwvJlH7Fu/img/e439323c01b64c53a4037d264a448ff9/e439323c01b64c53a4037d264a448ff9.jpeg'Master Wu Hao practices bajiquan at sunset. / CGTN…
Beijing's new discoveries: Ten routes into the heart of the city
Beijing unveiled 10 inbound themed tourist routes called “Beijing’s New Discoveries” at the Beijing Inbound Tourism Development Conference on Tuesday. The routes are designed to highlight Beijing’s rich cultural heritage, modern charm, and immersive experiences, further positioning the city as…
Dragon Boat Festival fuels China's holiday spending surge
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-03/Dragon-Boat-Festival-fuels-China-s-holiday-spending-surge-1DTS3atJmRG/img/e286810926ce483f9cdde62388ac2161/e286810926ce483f9cdde62388ac2161.jpeg' alt='A boating team from southern China's Guangdong Province performs dragon boat drifting skills in Beijing's Tongzhou District, May 31, 2025. /VCG' With over 657 million cross-region trips projected nationwide, the recently concluded three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday was…
Enjoy the historic and natural beauty of Beihai Park
Located northwest of the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, Beihai Park is a former imperial garden that now welcomes both locals and tourists alike with its rich cultural heritage and pleasant natural scenery. <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-03/Enjoy-the-historic-and-natural-beauty-of-Beihai-Park-1DU73noGQ6I/img/9e3c673509d54b7487efe40296025650/9e3c673509d54b7487efe40296025650.jpeg'Visitors stroll around…
The Peacock Room: A showcase of Chinese porcelain
The Peacock Room was conceived as a place to showcase Chinese porcelain 150 years ago. But it found itself at the center of a bitter quarrel about the aesthetics of artwork and how it should be displayed. Over the years,…
Tradition and tech blend in China's evolving tea culture
At the 9th Chengdu International Festival of Intangible Cultural Heritage, traditional long-spout tea pouring and cutting-edge tea robots both shine. From graceful long-spout kettles to smart tea houses, heritage is brewing a high-tech future!
Xixi National Wetland Park, a green oasis rich in culture
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-01/Xixi-National-Wetland-Park-a-green-oasis-rich-in-culture-1DQGY7LKEnK/img/7b45c99b07344412b299f9c91e803167/7b45c99b07344412b299f9c91e803167.png'A glimpse of the Xixi National Wetland Park, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-01/Xixi-National-Wetland-Park-a-green-oasis-rich-in-culture-1DQGY7LKEnK/img/7b45c99b07344412b299f9c91e803167/7b45c99b07344412b299f9c91e803167.png'A glimpse of the Xixi National Wetland Park, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-01/Xixi-National-Wetland-Park-a-green-oasis-rich-in-culture-1DQGY7LKEnK/img/7b45c99b07344412b299f9c91e803167/7b45c99b07344412b299f9c91e803167.png'A glimpse of the Xixi National Wetland Park, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang…