Why Digital Nomads Are Flocking to Dali, Yunnan
Discover why Dali in Yunnan has become a top digital nomad hub, blending ancient Bai culture, nature escapes, and affordable living in early 2026.
Culture
Dive into cultural trends, from movies and music to art and lifestyle, with a unique blend of modern and traditional insights from around the world.
‘Best Friend’: A Tender Coming-of-Age Tale on Autism and Gen Z Bonds
‘Best Friend’ is a tender coming-of-age film released this December that blends Gen Z storytelling with a compassionate look at autism through an unlikely teen friendship.
Sunrise Vibes: Exploring Dali’s Morning Market
Experience Dali’s morning market in the Chinese mainland, where Bai grandmas sell fresh mushrooms, fruits and corn in a sunlit rhythm of tradition and community.
Inflation Turns Japan’s Tamago Kake Gohan into a Luxury Breakfast
Rising rice and egg costs are pushing Japan’s simple tamago kake gohan beyond many budgets, as food inflation bites households nationwide.
Rappelling at Beijing’s Shougang Big Air: Knowing When to Stop
At Beijing’s Shougang Big Air, the former Winter Olympics ramp becomes an urban extreme hub. CGTN’s Ioana takes on rappelling and learns that bravery knows its limits.
Tie-Dye Reimagined: Ancient Craft Meets Modern Style
Tie-dye art gets a fresh makeover in Dali, Yunnan province in the Chinese mainland, where ancient plant-based dyeing blends with modern design.
Imperial Grandeur Unveiled: Wuwangdun Tomb Exhibition
This exhibition at the National Museum of China brings imperial grandeur to life through treasures from the Wuwangdun Tomb, the only scientifically excavated royal Chu mausoleum.
Galloping into 2026: Horse-Themed Crafts Race into Festive Season in Chinese Mainland
From Anhui paper-cutting to Zhejiang brocade, horse-themed creations are charging into 2026 celebrations across the Chinese mainland, blending heritage and modern flair.
Beijing’s Hall of Mental Cultivation Reopens After 10-Year Restoration
Beijing’s Hall of Mental Cultivation reopens after a decade-long restoration, showcasing 1,020 artifacts that bring Qing court life and governance back into vivid view.
Palette of the Land: Bai Art & Tie-Dye in Dali
In Dali, Yunnan province, the Bai people transform highland soil and indigo into stunning peasant paintings and tie-dye, weaving nature’s hues into vibrant cultural art.