Beijing Lantern Art: A Dazzling Cultural Heritage
Discover how Beijing lantern art, or dengcai, illuminates festivals with painting, embroidery and calligraphy, and thrives today as a national intangible cultural heritage of China.
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Inside Fengjing: Shanghai’s 1,500-Year-Old Water Town
Step back 1,500 years in Fengjing Ancient Town, Shanghai’s water town gem with 52 historic bridges and vibrant folk art traditions.
Xi’an Bell Tower: Ming Dynasty Marvel at the Heart of the Chinese Mainland
Discover Xi’an Bell Tower, China’s largest and best-preserved Ming-era bell tower built in 1384. Rising 36 meters, its brick-and-wood structure and eaves showcase centuries of heritage.
Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate: Hejin City’s New Cultural IP Sensation
Discover how Hejin City’s ancient idiom ‘Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate’ has inspired trending glazed decorations, lacquerware and immersive workshops, turning legend into a hot cultural brand.
Bajiquan’s Global Rise: From Cangzhou to the World
Bajiquan, a jewel of Chinese martial arts from Cangzhou, is winning international fans for its power and cultural depth, uniting East and West through camps, dojos, and digital platforms.
Rhythms of Tianjin: A Cultural Journey Through Jingyun Dagu
Explore Tianjin’s cultural heartbeat through jingyun dagu at the 2025 SCO Summit—an immersive drum storytelling experience that unites heritage and global dialogue.
Phoenix Coronet Exhibition Draws Crowds in Beijing
The Phoenix Coronet for Empress Xiaoduan has become a star exhibit at the National Museum of China in Beijing, drawing long lines of visitors eager to capture its gilded elegance.
CGTN’s Virtual Exhibition Reveals Timeless Glory of Tang Architecture
CGTN’s Tang Architecture virtual exhibition brings the Tang dynasty’s design legacy to life, as experts worldwide reveal ancient principles shaping modern skylines.
Echoes of Qing Dynasty Ritual Music at Hong Kong Palace Museum
Two Qing Dynasty ritual pieces – a jade teqing chime and a gilded bozhong bell – tuned to the twelve-tone calendar bring imperial ceremony echoes to the Hong Kong Palace Museum.
Beyond Buttons: How Pankou Frog Buttons Are Reinventing Fashion
See how pankou frog buttons leap from traditional qipaos into modern fashion, jewelry, and art, blending Chinese heritage with innovation.