First ice dragon boat competition kicks off in Daqing
A dragon boat team takes part in a race on ice to celebrate the New Year in Daqing City, Heilongjiang Province, January 1, 2024. /CFP A dragon boat team takes part in a race on ice to celebrate the New…
New Year revelers greet first rays of sunshine in Shandong
People enjoy the first sunrise of 2024 at the Wanpingkou scenic area in Rizhao, east China’s Shandong Province, on January 1, 2024. /CFP People enjoy the first sunrise of 2024 at the Wanpingkou scenic area in Rizhao, east China’s Shandong…
Outdoor sports bring China’s younger generation back to nature
Throughout 2023, whether in online or offline discussions, outdoor sports undoubtedly emerged as one of the most frequently mentioned topics in conversations among young Chinese. According to an industry development report on China’s outdoor sports released in October, individuals born…
Young Chinese embrace the music as festivals stage a comeback
Visitor takes photos of artistic sculptures during a three-day music festival held in a paddy field in Changda Village, Shanghai on October 27, 2023. /CFP Visitor takes photos of artistic sculptures during a three-day music festival held in a paddy…
‘Tesla and BYD dominate electric vehicle sales’
00:42 Tesla and BYD have been the big winners in the electric vehicle market in 2023, according to an industry expert, who has also hailed the success of Chinese EV manufacturer GAC. The International Energy Agency has predicted that EV…
Is Monkey King not a good skier?
The Monkey King, portrayed by a local resident, happily glides on the Haihe River’s ice surface in north China’s Tianjin Municipality on December 29, 2023. /CFP The Monkey King, portrayed by a local resident, happily glides on the Haihe River’s…
Students transform fallen leaves into art in Hangzhou
A photo taken on December 9, 2023 shows an installation made from fallen leaves in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /CFP A photo taken on December 9, 2023 shows an installation made from fallen leaves in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /CFP A photo…
Road-trip adventure: Hainan’s new 988-kilometer-long coastal stretch
A photo shows a bird’s-eye view of a section of the round-the-island tourist highway in south China’s Hainan Province on December 28, 2023. The highway stretches along the coastline of Hainan Island in a circuit that extends for 988 kilometers…
Journey through time and water: The Beijing Grand Canal Museum opens
A photo taken on December 27, 2023, shows the entrance to the Beijing Grand Canal Museum. China. /CFP A photo taken on December 27, 2023, shows the entrance to the Beijing Grand Canal Museum. China. /CFP Situated in the suburbs…
Wawushan, China’s ‘Table Mountain,’ hosts a range of winter activities
With the lake freezing over, the trees enveloped in snow, and the woods taking on a serene and peaceful silence, escaping to Wawushan Mountain, China’s very own “Table Mountain,” for an unforgettable experience filled with winter activities is a no-brainer for outdoor…
Contemporary Chinese and Spanish oil paintings on show in Beijing
A photo taken on December 26, 2023 shows oil paintings on display at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing, China. /CFP A photo taken on December 26, 2023 shows oil paintings on display at the National Centre…
Young consumers drive growing demand for skiing products
02:22 Skiing has become a favored sport among the younger generation. As the cold winter sets in, an increasing number of young people in China are venturing out of their homes to hit the slopes. Their considerable purchasing power is…
New Year lantern fair kicks off in Wuhan
A giant dragon-shaped lantern is seen at a Chinese New Year lantern fair at the Happy Valley theme park in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, December 23, 2023. /CFP A giant dragon-shaped lantern is seen at a Chinese New Year lantern…
Luojia Temple, a temple ‘floating’ on the sea
Captured on December 25, 2023, an aerial photo shows the Luojia Temple on the shores of Shishi, southeast China’s Fujian Province. /IC Captured on December 25, 2023, an aerial photo shows the Luojia Temple on the shores of Shishi, southeast…
China’s first home-built large cruise ship begins trial voyage
02:01 The Adora Magic City, China’s first home-built large cruise ship, set sailed from Shanghai on its first trial voyage on Sunday. The landmark event signifies a giant leap for China’s cruise industry, showcasing the innovative achievements in the country’s…
Rime-covered trees, nature’s work of art in Shenyang
Trees lining the banks of the frozen Hunhe River in Shenyang, northeast China’s Liaoning Province, are seen enveloped by rime on December 25, 2023./IC Trees lining the banks of the frozen Hunhe River in Shenyang, northeast China’s Liaoning Province, are…
One day to go for CGTN's documentary film 'The Call of Glaciers'
Living in Sanjiangyuan, the headwater region of three great rivers, Palyang (aka Bayang) is worried upon finding out that rivers near her home on the pasture are drying up year by year. As a Generation Z conservationist, she tries to…
Ciba, a delightful dessert from southern China
An undated photo shows ciba, a sweet snack from Shaoguan, Guangdong Province. /CGTN An undated photo shows ciba, a sweet snack from Shaoguan, Guangdong Province. /CGTN An undated photo shows the ingredient for ciba, a sweet snack from Shaoguan, Guangdong…
Snowy scenery of Pingyao Ancient City unfolds in Shanxi
A photo taken on December 11, 2023, shows the snowy scenery of Pingyao Ancient City in Shanxi Province. /CFP A photo taken on December 11, 2023, shows the snowy scenery of Pingyao Ancient City in Shanxi Province. /CFP A photo…
South China’s great outdoors – CGTN
A glamping experience in Shaoguan, Guangdong Province. /CGTN A glamping experience in Shaoguan, Guangdong Province. /CGTN The Danxia Mountain cable car in Shaoguan, Guangdong Province. /CGTN The Danxia Mountain cable car in Shaoguan, Guangdong Province. /CGTN Fresh barbecue ingredients in…
Boeing delivers first Dreamliner to China since 2019
A Boeing 787-9 for Juneyao Airlines, a privately owned Chinese carrier, landed at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Friday afternoon, coming from Everett Paine Field in the U.S. state of Washington, making it the company’s first direct delivery of a…
Ice columns form as waterfall freezes mid-flow on Guizhou cliff
A photo shows a visitor taking pictures of the frozen Diaoshuiyan Waterfall in Bijie, southwest China’s Guizhou Province, on December 20, 2023. /CFP A photo shows a visitor taking pictures of the frozen Diaoshuiyan Waterfall in Bijie, southwest China’s Guizhou…
New Year lanterns festoon Urumqi park
A park visitor ambles past red lanterns strung up in Urumqi, capital of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on December 20, 2023. /CFP A park visitor ambles past red lanterns strung up in Urumqi, capital of northwest China’s Xinjiang…
Spectacular scenery of Longtou Mountain after snow
A photo shows a bird’s-eye view of the snow-covered Longtou Mountain Scenic Area in Hanzhong, Shaanxi Province, on December 19, 2023. /CFP A photo shows a bird’s-eye view of the snow-covered Longtou Mountain Scenic Area in Hanzhong, Shaanxi Province, on…
Eat dim sum like a local in Guangdong Province
Shrimp dumplings, a mainstay of dim sum in south China’s Guangdong Province. /CGTN Shrimp dumplings, a mainstay of dim sum in south China’s Guangdong Province. /CGTN There are thousands of types of dim sum available across China. /CGTN There are…
Ice sculptures cast spell of fun in Hulunbuir
Lit-up snowflake decorations hang above ice sculptures in the Hailar District of Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia on December 18, 2023. /CFP Lit-up snowflake decorations hang above ice sculptures in the Hailar District of Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia on December 18, 2023. /CFP…
Penguins’ day out in wintry Nanjing
Photo shows two gentoo penguins at the Nanjing City Wall in east China’s Jiangsu Province on December 18, 2023. /IC Photo shows two gentoo penguins at the Nanjing City Wall in east China’s Jiangsu Province on December 18, 2023. /IC…
Harbin Ice and Snow World opens its doors to visitors
A series of ice and snow sculptures and artistic installations are illuminated at Harbin Ice and Snow World during trial operations in Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, on December 17, 2023. /CFP A series of ice and snow sculptures and artistic…
Nature offers fairytale scenes in Yunnan
White Water Terrace is a popular tourist spot featuring fairytale views in Yunnan Province, December 16, 2023. /CFP White Water Terrace is a popular tourist spot featuring fairytale views in Yunnan Province, December 16, 2023. /CFP White Water Terrace is…
Yuyuan lantern festival brightens up Shanghai and Paris
Visitors take photos of a lantern installation titled “A Night of Fish and Dragon Dance” at Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai on December 16, 2023. /IC Visitors take photos of a lantern installation titled “A Night of Fish and Dragon Dance”…
Snow turns botanical garden island into fairyland
An aerial view of Dream Island, a botanical garden on the Yangtze River in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, is seen on December 16, 2023 after the first snowfall in the area. /IC An aerial view of Dream Island, a botanical garden…
Beijing’s Jiankou section of the Great Wall blanketed in snow
A photo taken on December 14, 2023 shows the Jiankou section of the Great Wall covered in snowfall in Beijing, China. /CFP A photo taken on December 14, 2023 shows the Jiankou section of the Great Wall covered in snowfall…
Main tomb of Marquis of Haihun opens to public
A photo taken on December 15, 2023 shows a replica of a carriage displayed at the main tomb of Liu He in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province. /CFP A photo taken on December 15, 2023 shows a replica of a carriage displayed…
‘World’s reddest bird’ spotted in Nanning
A scarlet ibis forages at a wetland in Nanning, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on December 10, 2023. /CFP A scarlet ibis forages at a wetland in Nanning, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on December 10, 2023. /CFP…
Singapore bids farewell to giant panda Le Le
Photo taken on December 13, 2023 shows two-year-old panda cub Le Le attending his farewell event at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve in Singapore. /CFP Photo taken on December 13, 2023 shows two-year-old panda cub Le Le attending his farewell event…
Dong New Year’s grand tradition unveiled in Guizhou
Photo taken on December 12, 2023 shows Dong women standing at the entrance to their village to extend a warm welcome to guests in Jiuwai Dong Village, Rongjiang County, Guizhou Province. /CFP Photo taken on December 12, 2023 shows Dong…
Foodwise: Xishuangbanna 1 – CGTN
What’s not to love about Xishuangbanna? From dazzling night markets to lush bamboo forests, 800-year old tea trees to close encounters with elephants, this tropical city in southwest China has everything, and is where the story of tea begins. Join…
Stepping onto an ‘exotic planet’ at Moshi Park
A view of Moshi Park featuring a cluster of grey mylonitic rocks in Sichuan Province /CGTN A view of Moshi Park featuring a cluster of grey mylonitic rocks in Sichuan Province /CGTN Standing mylonitic rocks are seen at Moshi Park…
Visiting Hanoi’s Hong Kong-style tea restaurant
02:05 Open 24 hours a day, Tong Duy Tan food market serves as Hanoi’s cultural hub for Vietnamese and international cuisine. Opened in 2017 by a Hong Kong couple, Luk Chew introduces its local and overseas customers to the authentic…
Beijing pandas play in the city snow
A giant panda sits in a tree at a zoo in Beijing on December 11, 2023. /IC A giant panda sits in a tree at a zoo in Beijing on December 11, 2023. /IC A photo shows a giant panda…
Jiankou section of Great Wall, a scene of winter beauty
A photo shows the Jiankou section of the Great Wall set against the backdrop of rolling clouds in Beijing on December 11, 2023. /IC A photo shows the Jiankou section of the Great Wall set against the backdrop of rolling…
Construction work at Harbin Ice and Snow World nears completion
Gigantic ice sculptures are seen under construction at the Harbin Ice and Snow World in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, December 9, 2023. / CFP Gigantic ice sculptures are seen under construction at the Harbin Ice and Snow World in northeast…
The traditional way of making soy sauce in Vietnam
An undated photo shows locals surrounded by rows of pots as they prepare bright green ingredients to make soy sauce at Cu Da Ancient Village in Vietnam. /CFP An undated photo shows locals surrounded by rows of pots as they…
China-Vietnam transnational waterfall a tourism magnet
00:38 The Detian-Ban Gioc Waterfall, which crosses China and Vietnam, is famous for its spectacular views. It’s also the world’s fourth-largest transnational waterfall. In 2015, China and Vietnam signed a cooperation agreement to protect and utilize tourism resources surrounding the…
Cyprus embraces EV revolution with buses and small cars from China
03:04 They are small, silent, efficient, and green. Limassol’s public transportation company, also known as EMEL, has incorporated 35 electric mini-buses into its fleet, made by Chinese bus manufacturer Kinlong. The young firm is still developing its image and according…
Spring rolls symbolize auspiciousness and hope
A plate of spring rolls, which is a traditional Chinese delicacy. /CFP A plate of spring rolls, which is a traditional Chinese delicacy. /CFP Spring rolls are fried in an oil pan. /CFP Spring rolls are fried in an oil…
Cheongsam and ao dai: Traditional costumes of China, Vietnam
A group of Chinese women wearing various qipao walk on a field path. /CFP A group of Chinese women wearing various qipao walk on a field path. /CFP A Chinese woman wears a qipao. /CFP A Chinese woman wears a…
Endangered birds arrive in east China for wintering
Endangered migratory birds including black-faced spoonbills and oriental white storks fly in the air in Xuyi of east China’s Jiangsu Province on December 7, 2023. /CFP Endangered migratory birds including black-faced spoonbills and oriental white storks fly in the air…
Jinhua ham: A delicacy that spans a millennium in China
A worker at a factory in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, hangs dry-cured hams on December 7, 2023. /CFP A worker at a factory in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, hangs dry-cured hams on December 7, 2023. /CFP Workers at a factory in Jinhua,…
Rime in Urumqi creates serene scenery
Rime has formed on trees in the Shuimogou Scenic Area of Urumqi, Xinjiang, transforming the landscape into a serene sight. The natural phenomenon comes as China enters its 21st solar term of the year, Major Snow, which begins on December…
Feel the charm of cultural relics at new museum branch in Zhejiang
A dish-shaped ivory object adorned with two birds worshipping the sun dating to the Neolithic Age is on display in the Zhijiang Branch of the Zhejiang Provincial Museum in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /CGTN A dish-shaped ivory object adorned with two…
Soy skins hung up in Jinhua as winter comes
A photo taken on December 5, 2023 shows a woman making tofu skin at home, in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China. /CFP A photo taken on December 5, 2023 shows a woman making tofu skin at home, in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province,…
Giant snowman heralds Harbin’s winter tourism season
A photo shows a 20-meter-high snowman in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, on December 5, 2023. /IC A photo shows a 20-meter-high snowman in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, on December 5, 2023. /IC A photo shows a 20-meter-high snowman…
Shanxi craft workers produce colorful cloth from local cotton
A woman works a loom at a cloth company in Yongji, Shanxi on November 16, 2023. /CGTN A woman works a loom at a cloth company in Yongji, Shanxi on November 16, 2023. /CGTN A photo shows the crafting of…
A bird’s eye view of Sanjiangyuan: The Angsai Canyon
00:49 Known as China’s Grand Canyon, the Angsai Canyon in Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China’s Qinghai Province boasts magnificent Danxia landforms formed during the Cretaceous period between 145.5 and 65.5 million years ago. The unique climatic…
Qingdao stages folk shows to boost winter tourism
Artists perform a molten-iron throwing show during a torch festival in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, December 2, 2023. /CFP Artists perform a molten-iron throwing show during a torch festival in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, December 2, 2023. /CFP A series…
Impression West Lake, a harmonious blend of culture and nature
Dancers perform along with the classic Chinese tune “Jasmine Flower” during the “Impression West Lake – Enduring Memories of Hangzhou” show staged on the West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /CGTN Dancers perform along with the classic Chinese tune “Jasmine…
Natural patterns shape a riverbed on the Yellow River
An aerial photo shows water forming patterns along a riverbed on a section of the Yellow River in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, December 2, 2023. /CFP An aerial photo shows water forming patterns along a riverbed on a section of…
Liangzhu culture reflects glory of 5,000-year Chinese civilization
The entrance to the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City is seen in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /CGTN The entrance to the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City is seen in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /CGTN A model showing the layout of Liangzhu City,…
Buddhist legacy unfurls on Niushoushan
A photo taken on November 30, 2023, shows visitors at the Niushoushan Buddhist Cultural Park in Nanjing, Jiangsu. /CFP A photo taken on November 30, 2023, shows visitors at the Niushoushan Buddhist Cultural Park in Nanjing, Jiangsu. /CFP A photo…
Winter swimmers leap into icy water of Daqing
Winter swimmers pose for a photo on November 30, 2023, at a training base in Daqing City, Heilongjiang Province. /CFP Winter swimmers pose for a photo on November 30, 2023, at a training base in Daqing City, Heilongjiang Province. /CFP…
Nanjing Xuanwu Lake welcomes ginkgo season
Photo taken on December 1, 2023 shows the Lansheng Pavilion among ginkgo trees in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. /CFP Photo taken on December 1, 2023 shows the Lansheng Pavilion among ginkgo trees in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. /CFP Photo taken on December…
A botanical canvas in Anhui displays winter splendor
Photo taken on November 30, 2023 shows a view of a botanical garden in Suzhou, Anhui Province. /CFP Photo taken on November 30, 2023 shows a view of a botanical garden in Suzhou, Anhui Province. /CFP Photo taken on November…
Enchanting scenes unfold as Sister Lakes freeze over in Garze
A photo taken on November 23, 2023 shows an aerial view of the patterns appearing on the surface of the frozen Sister Lakes in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China’s Sichuan Province. /CFP A photo taken on November 23, 2023…
Entering the world of Lu Xun’s novels in Luzhen
Located in Shaoxing, east China’s Zhejiang Province, Luzhen features typical traditional black-and-white residences, arched stone bridges and beautiful water views, like many other water towns in the region. But it is distinctive, since the town is actually a recreation of…
‘It’s a gimmick, not a game changer’ – Virgin’s SAF flight questioned
03:11 An environmental aviation expert has labelled Virgin Atlantic’s sustainable flight as a “gimmick, not a game changer” after its successful journey from London to New York on Tuesday. The passenger jet, which flew without paying passengers, with Virgin Atlantic’s…
Yuncheng’s sweet jujubes stand test of time
A photo taken on September 14, 2020, shows a woman sorting jujubes in an orchard in Jishan County of Yuncheng, Shanxi Province. /CFP A photo taken on September 14, 2020, shows a woman sorting jujubes in an orchard in Jishan…
Putting snow chains on bus tires at high altitude
02:02 Traveling is usually a pleasant and relaxing experience, but there may also be difficulties during a journey – especially when you encounter bad weather in a high-altitude area. A tourist bus was traveling along a snow-covered road at an…
Winter wetlands ablaze with colorful trees
The photo, taken on November 26, 2023, shows colorful trees adorning the Zhangdu Lake Wetland in Wuhan City, Hubei Province. /CFP The photo, taken on November 26, 2023, shows colorful trees adorning the Zhangdu Lake Wetland in Wuhan City, Hubei…
Newborn white tiger cubs make debut in Guangzhou
A newborn white tiger cub makes its debut at the Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, November 26, 2023. /CFP A newborn white tiger cub makes its debut at the Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou City,…
Giant pandas enjoy life at Chongqing Zoo
Giant pandas enjoy life at Chongqing Zoo, Chongqing Municipality, November 25, 2023. /CFP Giant pandas enjoy life at Chongqing Zoo, Chongqing Municipality, November 25, 2023. /CFP Giant pandas enjoy life at Chongqing Zoo, Chongqing Municipality, November 25, 2023. /CFP Giant…
Light show projects Cantonese culture in midair
The 2023 Guangzhou International Light Festival is held in Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, November 24, 2023. /CFP The 2023 Guangzhou International Light Festival is held in Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, November 24, 2023. /CFP A series of lights illuminate the…
Thousands of tables unveil grand street banquet of Hani ethnic group
A photo taken on November 19, 2023 shows a street banquet in Luchun County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. /CFP A photo taken on November 19, 2023 shows a street banquet in Luchun County, Honghe Hani and…
Grey cranes stroll through sea of smartweed flowers
A photo taken on November 23, 2023 shows grey cranes strolling through a sea of smartweed flowers in Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province. /CFP A photo taken on November 23, 2023 shows grey cranes strolling through a sea of smartweed flowers in…
Autumn splendor in Shanghai – CGTN
A photo taken on November 21, 2023 shows a view of maple trees and the Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai. /CFP A photo taken on November 21, 2023 shows a view of maple trees and the Oriental Pearl Tower in…
Kashgar a living city along ancient Silk Road
A photo shows the ancient city of Kashgar in Xinjiang. /CFP A photo shows the ancient city of Kashgar in Xinjiang. /CFP Kashgar in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region borders Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. More than 2,100 years ago,…
Swans arrive in northeast China for winter
Swans flap land on the Daling River in Chaoyang, Liaoning Province on November 20, 2023. /CFP Swans flap land on the Daling River in Chaoyang, Liaoning Province on November 20, 2023. /CFP Increasing numbers of migratory birds spend the winter…
Light festival brightens up skies over downtown Beijing
People enjoy a light show at Beijing Olympic Park as the 2023 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival kicks off on November 18. /CFP People enjoy a light show at Beijing Olympic Park as the 2023 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival…
Soak up Hangzhou’s history on Qinghefang Street
People visit Qinghefang Street in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /CGTN People visit Qinghefang Street in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /CGTN People shop on Qinghefang Street in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /CGTN People shop on Qinghefang Street in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /CGTN People visit…
SA tourism minister announces measures to attract Chinese travelers
A photo shows South African Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille during media interviews in Beijing on November 21, 2023. /CGTN A photo shows South African Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille during media interviews in Beijing on November 21, 2023. /CGTN…