Reel Connections: Cinema Bridges the Chinese Mainland and Kazakhstan
Discover how cinema builds a cultural bridge between the Chinese mainland and Kazakhstan, reshaping perceptions and forging new cross-border connections through storytelling.
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Taihang No. 1 Tourist Highway: 2.5 km of Serpentine Thrills
Discover the winding wonder of Taihang No. 1 Tourist Highway: a 2.5 km stretch in Shanxi’s mountains, 14 hairpin turns, two 120° bends and a 120 m climb.
Rare Oriental Storks Return to Nest in Jiangsu’s Eco-Haven
A family of rare Oriental storks nests atop a power pole in Jiangsu’s eco-haven, highlighting the region’s conservation success.
UN Ocean Conference Kicks Off in Nice
The third UN Ocean Conference opened Monday in Nice, France, rallying stakeholders worldwide under the theme “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean.”
Shanghai’s Futuristic Bookstore Becomes Cultural & Tourism Landmark
Shanghai’s futuristic bookstore has become a cultural and tourism landmark since its 2013 opening, drawing crowds even in summer rainstorms.
AI Meets Tourism: Robot Dog Patrols Ningxia Film Studio
Robot dog ‘Guardian of the Film Studio’ starts AI-powered patrols at Zhenbeipu Western Film Studio in northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, enhancing safety and visitor engagement.
Unearthing Liangzhu: Secrets of a 5,300-Year-Old Civilization
Discover Liangzhu, a 5,300-year-old ancient city in the Yangtze River Delta of the Chinese mainland with massive walls, water systems and ritual jade artifacts.
Hong Kong SAR attracts 20M visitors in Jan–May 2025
Hong Kong SAR saw 20M visitor arrivals in Jan–May 2025, with 75% from the Chinese mainland and events driving HK$3.3B in spending.
One-Take Everest: Ma Chunlin’s Mount Qomolangma Ascent
Ma Chunlin captured a one-take ascent of Mount Qomolangma’s north slope, navigating thin air and freezing cold for a seamless sunrise-to-summit journey.
Futuristic Space Capsule Camping Opens in Guizhou’s Lush Mountains
Discover Guizhou Province’s new space capsule campsite: futuristic pods in lush mountains and lakes boosting local tourism and rural growth.