China’s Holiday Film Tourism Soars with The Volunteers Finale
‘The Volunteers: Peace at Last’ raked in 485M yuan this National Day, boosting cultural film tourism in the Chinese mainland to record highs.
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Century of Stewardship: 200 Relics Celebrate the Palace Museum’s 100th Anniversary
Explore Beijing’s Palace Museum centennial exhibit ‘Century of Stewardship’, featuring 200 relics across three themes, including the iconic Qingming Festival scroll and painting Five Oxen.
China’s Film Market Earns ¥1.8B During National Day Holiday
China’s film market raked in 1.8 billion yuan over the National Day holiday, led by hits like The Volunteers: Blood and Peace and a surge in movie-related tourism.
High-Tech Celebrations: Robots & Drones Light Up National Day Festivities
Smart robots and drones light up National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations on the Chinese mainland, adding a high-tech twist to traditional festivities.
Autumn in Full Bloom: ‘Cold Dew’ Arrives Across the Chinese Mainland
As ‘Cold Dew’ (Hanlu) arrives across the Chinese mainland—the 17th solar term—misty mornings, crimson hillsides and withered lotus leaves herald the serene beauty of late autumn.
Shenyang’s Music Fountain Show Lights Up the Night
A dazzling music fountain show in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, on the Chinese mainland features tens of thousands of nozzles, LED lights, lasers, and a high-flying dancer.
Lights, Camera, Vacation: Film-Themed Tourism Takes Off
Film-themed tourism is the new holiday craze! Discover why fans are flocking to famous movie locations, screenings, and cosplay events during the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn break.
Mid-Autumn Magic: Lantern Parade in Ancient Anhui Village
A vibrant lantern parade lit up Hongcun, an ancient village in Anhui Province on the Chinese mainland, blending workshops, poetry, and moonlit magic for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival.
Shanghai Shines: Light Festival Illuminates Mid-Autumn Festivities
Experience Shanghai’s dazzling light festival celebrating Mid-Autumn and National Day, with lasers, lanterns and art installations until October 18.
Egypt’s Khaled El-Enany Named Sole UNESCO Director-General Candidate
Egypt’s Khaled El-Enany, former tourism minister and Egyptology professor, is the sole candidate for UNESCO director-general, heading to final approval in Samarkand this November.