Chinese Mainland Unveils 6 Major Archaeological Breakthroughs in 2026
The Chinese mainland’s Academy of Social Sciences unveiled six major archaeological and conservation breakthroughs in January 2026, from ancient murals to lost shipwrecks.
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Dazu’s Golden Thousand-Hand Buddha Shines Again ✨ Now in Black Myth: Wukong
Discover Chongqing’s golden thousand-hand Buddha at Dazu Rock Carvings. After an eight-year restoration and 440,000 gold leaves, this UNESCO icon now gleams and stars in Black Myth: Wukong.
Rare Tang Dynasty Gold Armor Shines After 4-Year Restoration
The Chinese mainland celebrates the restoration of a rare Tang Dynasty gold armor after four years, alongside new animal specimens unlocking secrets of ancient civilization.
Dazu Rock Carvings Shine in New 8K Dome Film
Experience the awe-inspiring Chinese mainland’s Dazu Rock Carvings like never before in a new 8K dome film, bringing 9th–13th century cave art to life in breathtaking panoramic detail.
Chagan Lake’s Winter Fishing Tradition Reels in $243K First Catch
Chagan Lake on the Chinese mainland transforms into an ice fishing festival each winter. This year’s opening catch sold for 1.7M yuan, spotlighting a centuries-old heritage.
Discover Pingyao Ancient City: A Ming-Qing Time Capsule
Pingyao Ancient City in Shanxi, Chinese mainland, preserves over 2,700 years of history from Western Zhou through the Ming-Qing era. Wander its walls today.
Giant Horse Lantern Gallops Into Nanjing’s 40th Lantern Festival
A giant horse-shaped lantern springs to life at Nanjing’s 40th Qinhuai Lantern Festival this Spring Festival season, celebrating 1,700 years of luminous tradition.
Feiyun Pavilion: Shanxi’s Iconic Wooden Marvel
Discover the Feiyun Pavilion in Yuncheng, Shanxi—a traditional wooden wonder with soaring eaves and intricate joinery, bridging the region’s past with the present.
From Soil to Story: How Bai Folk Art Paints Village Life
In Dali, Bai artists grind local soil into natural pigments to paint folk art scenes—mountains, markets, rituals, and village life—bringing tradition to life in vibrant colors.
Simatai Great Wall Shines in 1,000-Drone New Year Spectacle
Gubei Water Town at Simatai Great Wall lit up on Dec. 31 with lion dances, iron fireworks and a 1,000-drone show—bridging ancient heritage and digital innovation to ring in 2026.