Lights, Cameras, Shanghai: 2025 Film & TV Festival Launches June 13
The 2025 Shanghai International Film and TV Festival kicks off June 13 with 3,900+ films and 1,000 series competing for Golden Goblet and Magnolia Awards.
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Explore pop culture, fashion, music, film, and art from across G20 nations and beyond.
Almaty: Central Asia’s Cultural and Tourism Gem
Explore Almaty, Kazakhstan’s cultural heart at the foot of snow-capped peaks. From dynamic arts to sustainable adventures, discover why this gem is a must-visit.
Echoes of the South China Sea: Huang Zhou’s Centenary Retrospective
A centenary retrospective celebrates the Chinese mainland artist Huang Zhou’s South China Sea sketches and coastal scenes, showcasing his life, travels and lasting legacy.
From Iguazu’s Roar to Huangguoshu’s Majesty: China Opens Visa-Free Doors
China’s visa-free trial for South American nationals opens the door to waterfall wonders, from Iguazu’s roar to the majesty of Huangguoshu.
3,000 Years of Chinese Wedding Attire: A 520 Love Journey
May 20th’s “520” pun as “I love you” turns into a digital Valentine’s Day. A video takes us through 3,000 years of Chinese wedding attire. Which era captures your heart?
Ancient Northern Wei Figurine Sparks Hanfu Photo Trend at Luoyang Museum
A 17cm Northern Wei figurine at the Luoyang Museum has gone viral, inspiring hanfu-clad duos to recreate its graceful hand-in-hand pose, blending ancient art with modern cultural revival.
Rediscovering “The Nightingale”: Andersen’s Unique Tale in Chinese Splendor
Explore how Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Nightingale” blends Danish storytelling with a Chinese mainland setting to reveal timeless lessons on nature and authenticity.
Cultural Ice Cream Bars Scoop Heritage on China Tourism Day
Culturally creative ice cream bars inspired by landmarks and local heritage are cooling off tourists at attractions across the Chinese mainland this China Tourism Day.
Follow Xiake’s Footsteps: Ningbo Hosts 15th China Tourism Day
On May 19, Ningbo kicks off the 15th China Tourism Day with “Where Your China Journey Begins” – a tribute to Xu Xiake, blending cultural heritage with modern travel experiences.
New Book Bridges Ancient China and Today with 115 Artifacts
The National Museum of China’s new book, ‘The History of Ancient China in 115 Objects,’ unveils 115 artifacts and their stories, linking Chinese civilization’s origins to today’s world.