Silver-haired influencers winning hearts of China's Gen Z2025-10-30
As the stage lights up, 65-year-old Li Wenshan, whose fans affectionately refer to him as "Grandpa Shanshan," stands at the microphone with his right hand tucked casually in his pocket. In the crowd below, more than 700 youthful faces look up in anticipation. Many had snapped up tickets a month in advance or traveled from other cities just to watch the silver-haired comedian perform live.

Caves, mountains in China's Guilin embody myth, memory, art2025-10-30
I crouched as I entered a karst limestone cave at the Seven Star Park (Qixing Park), an iconic landmark located at the heart of the tourist city of Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The damp air in this cave carried the scent of ancient stone, while stalactites gleaming like molten silver under green lights caught my eye.

How Tai Chi becomes a universal language2025-10-27
In the cool, misty morning air around the Wudang Mountains in Hubei province, China, a tall German man dressed in black robes slowly shifts his weight from one leg to the other at the Wudang International Martial Arts Exchange Center, his arms moving in smooth circles as if tracing the air.

Chinese ancient city's development in eyes of global mayors2025-10-26
As Nikolay Kolev scaled the 3,600-year-old city wall in central China's Zhengzhou, the skyline of the modern metropolis unfolded before his eyes.

Bite of health: Growing popularity of TCM-inspired baking2025-10-25
In the soft morning glow of a hospital bakery, the air is a tapestry of scents: the earthy tang of goji berries, the subtle sweetness of jujubes, and the sharp zing of rose hips -- all interwoven with the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread.

Impact crater in south China confirmed as world's largest for over 10,000-year period2025-10-23
The Jinlin impact crater in south China's Guangdong Province has been confirmed as the largest known crater on Earth since the Holocene period, which spans from 11,700 years ago to the present, the China Academy of Engineering Physics (CAEP) said on Wednesday.

Prehistoric cultural site emerges as new cradle of AI innovation2025-10-22
Known for its archaeological ruins that act as a testimony to the existence of Chinese civilization at least 5,000 years ago, Liangzhu, in eastern China's city of Hangzhou, is now becoming an unexpected hub for AI innovation, powered by a growing community of digital nomads and independent developers.

Hong Kong to launch exhibition on ancient Egyptian civilization2025-10-18
The Hong Kong Palace Museum announced on Friday that 250 ancient Egyptian treasures have arrived at the museum for the exhibition, "Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums," which will be held from Nov. 20, 2025, to Aug. 31, 2026.

2,300-year-old Chinese silk manuscripts finally return home after decades abroad2025-10-14
Silk manuscripts dating back about 2,300 years have been returned to China, 79 years after they were smuggled out of the country, with their return resulting from cooperation between Chinese and U.S. cultural institutions.

Wondrous Xinjiang: Aquaculture thrives in China's Taklimakan Desert2025-10-12
In a remarkable transformation, the barren expanse of China's Taklimakan Desert -- long known as the "Sea of Death" -- is now thriving with aquaculture, yielding a rich variety of high-quality fresh seafood.

Cliffside "sky road" turns isolated valley into summer retreat2025-10-12
The first light of dawn creeps over the rugged cliffs, casting long shadows across the narrow paths of Xiya Valley deep in north China's towering Taihang Mountain.

Museums emerge as hot holiday destinations for young Chinese2025-10-10
Visiting museums has become a new holiday fashion among young Chinese people, as more travelers got off the beaten track during the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday to enjoy culture and history rather than overcrowded tourist spots.

"Crispy" generation seeks ancient cures for modern stress2025-10-06
Young people were actively exploring traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), from consulting renowned doctors at free clinics to tasting medicinal cuisine, at a culture and tourism experience event in east China's Jinan city, hometown of Bian Que, China's ancient medical pioneer.