Harbin’s Ice and Snow World Shines on New Year’s Eve
Harbin Ice and Snow World in the Chinese mainland dazzled visitors on New Year’s Eve with neon-lit ice sculptures, frozen treats, and fireworks, kicking off 2026 in a -20°C winter wonderland.
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Lantern Magic Lights Up Nanjing’s Confucius Temple for 2026 New Year
A vibrant sea of lanterns lights up Nanjing’s Confucius Temple as the city rings in 2026, the Year of the Horse.
Spectacular Aoyu Fish Lantern Lights Up New Year in Enshi
On New Year’s Eve 2026 in Enshi, central Hubei Province in the Chinese mainland, a gigantic floating Aoyu fish lantern from Lingnan folk culture lit the sky, dazzling thousands.
Goitered Gazelles Flourish in Xinjiang’s Snowy Gobi
Goitered gazelles flourish in Barkol County’s snowy Gobi Desert, showcasing successful wildlife conservation efforts in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
A Long Road Home: Discovering Tobong’u Lore in Turkana
A journey from Nairobi to Lodwar reveals unexpected warmth, culture, and a new sense of home at the Tobong’u Lore festival in Kenya’s Turkana region.
Chinese Mainland’s Ski Season Soars with 35M Visits & 66% More Overseas Travelers
The Chinese mainland’s 2025–2026 ski season kicked off with 35 million visits and a 66% surge in overseas visitors, thanks to visa-free entry and growing global appeal.
Hainan Night Bites: Top Street Stalls in Haikou & Sanya
Discover top Hainan street stalls in Haikou and Sanya, where fresh seafood and local flavors light up the night.
Cyberpunk Shanghai: Lujiazui’s Neon Skyline
Discover Shanghai’s Lujiazui skyline across the Huangpu River, where neon lights and skyscrapers create a real-life cyberpunk cityscape.
Winter Wonderland: Snow Town’s Iconic ‘Mushroom Houses’ Draw Crowds
Snow Town in Mudanjiang, the Chinese mainland, becomes a snowy fairy-tale this winter, drawing crowds with its iconic ‘mushroom houses’ and glowing night lights.
Rime Ice Transforms Xiling Snow Mountain into a Winter Wonderland
This December, rime ice has blanketed Xiling Snow Mountain near Chengdu in Sichuan, enveloping it in frozen crystals and seas of clouds for a dreamy winter escape.