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STYLE

Farmers harvest tea in Zhejiang

Farmers were busy harvesting tea at a plantation on an island in Qiandao Lake in Chun'an County, Zhejiang Province.
02-Mar-2025

'Ne Zha 2' and other Chinese films become new travel guides

With relaxed visa policies and iconic films like "Ne Zha 2" leading the charge, China's tourism scene is now flourishing more than ever.
01-Mar-2025

Tang Dynasty tea ceremony at Huaqing Palace

Step into history at Huaqing Palace! CGTN reporter Rachel Weiss and other foreign travelers experience a tea ceremony dating back to the Tang Dynasty around some 1,200 years ago, explore an imperial bathhouse, and witness a grand welcome.、
01-Mar-2025

Village in Hangzhou promotes local museums

Baizhang Town in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, is transforming idle farmhouses and other spaces into art and culture spaces, and attracting "rural museum partners" through subsidies and other methods. These museums help villagers increase their income by holding exhibitions, salons and cultural and creative activities.
01-Mar-2025

HERITAGE

Wahuang Temple, a thousand-year-old hanging temple in Hebei

The Wahuang Temple, situated in Shexian County, Handan, Hebei Province, has a history of over 1,400 years.
02-Mar-2025
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The lotus patterns of Xiangtangshan Caves

Lotus-shaped designs were one of the most popular artistic patterns for decorations during the Southern and Northern Dynasties over 1,400 years ago.
01-Mar-2025
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Longmen Grottoes: Ancient carvings, enduring stories

The Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Luoyang, China, stand as a testament to the country's rich cultural and artistic heritage. Carved into the steep cliffs along the Yi River, these grottoes span over 1,500 years and represent a remarkable period in Chinese history, spanning multiple dynasties.
01-Mar-2025

Cham dance marks Lhasa's Tibetan New Year celebrations

A monastery in Lhasa, Xizang, held its annual Qiangmu, or Cham dance, ritual on the 29th day of the 12th month in the traditional Tibetan calendar, which falls on February 27.
28-Feb-2025

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