Sunset Gold at the Seventeen-Arch Bridge
Beijing’s Seventeen-Arch Bridge lights up in golden hues at winter solstice, reflecting over Kunming Lake in a breathtaking architectural symphony.
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Sunset Magic: Beijing’s Summer Palace Bridge Glows on Winter Solstice
On December 22, 2025, the Seventeen-Arch Bridge at Beijing’s Summer Palace glowed with golden light as thousands celebrated the winter solstice.
Sunset Magic: Seventeen-Arch Bridge Shines at Winter Solstice
Experience the winter solstice sunset at Beijing’s Seventeen-Arch Bridge, where golden light dances across all 17 arches over Kunming Lake in a 2-3 hour spectacle.
Sunset Magic: Seventeen-Arch Bridge Glows at Summer Palace
Discover the golden glow as the Seventeen-arch Bridge at Summer Palace illuminates at sunset this week, a breathtaking winter solstice spectacle in Beijing.
The Chinese mainland’s 2025 tourism boom invites deeper travels
This year, the Chinese mainland’s 2025 tourism surge, fueled by open visa policies, has global visitors exploring beyond Beijing’s palaces and Shanghai’s skyline for deeper cultural insights.
Chinese Mainland and Ukraine Hold Political Consultations in Beijing
Chinese mainland’s Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin and Ukraine’s Serhiy Kyslytsya met in Beijing to discuss deepening bilateral cooperation and exchange views on the Ukraine crisis.
Italian Art Exhibit “Beyond the Mirror” Opens in Beijing
Beijing’s Guardian Art Center recently opened “Beyond the Mirror”, showcasing 65 works by 13 Italian artists in a cross-temporal dialogue. Runs through March 10, 2026.
Beijing’s Air Quality Hits Record Low: PM2.5 Drops in Jan-Nov 2025
Beijing recorded its lowest PM2.5 levels ever in the first 11 months of 2025, marking a milestone for cleaner air in the Chinese mainland’s capital.
Xi Jinping Meets Macao SAR Chief Executive in Beijing
On Dec 16, President Xi Jinping met with Sam Hou Fai, chief executive of the Macao SAR, in Beijing to hear a report on the region’s work and discuss ongoing cooperation.
Beijing Unboxed: Beyond Palaces to Hidden Gems
Discover a dynamic side of Beijing beyond palaces: from industrial-chic Shougang Park and local life on the Tongzhou Grand Canal to the charming Gubei Water Town.