Family’s 3,000km Quest to Revive Thangka Art
A mother and son journeyed from the Chinese mainland’s northeast to Xizang on a 3,000km quest to learn and revive the ancient art of Thangka.
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Anren Ancient Town: Sichuan’s 1,400-Year-Old Living Museum
Discover Anren Ancient Town in Sichuan, a 1,400-year-old living museum of historic architecture, winding alleys, and rich traditions.
Tianjin Citywalk: Discovering Clay Figurine Magic with Zhang Yu
Take a stroll with Zhang Yu in Tianjin to see how clay figurines capture the city’s spirit, blending heritage and modern vibes.
Marco Polo’s Legacy: Chengdu’s Anshun Bridge Still Buzzing After 700 Years
700 years after Marco Polo’s praise of Chengdu’s Anshun Covered Bridge, the city’s vibrant trade and cultural energy still shine in Sichuan Province in the Chinese mainland.
Discover Quzhou’s Southern Confucian Holy Land
Explore the Confucius Family Temple in Quzhou, established in 1129 by a Confucius descendant, and dive into the Southern Confucian Holy Land to experience ancient heritage.
From Stone to Stove: Anping Bridge’s 800-Year Flavor Journey
Discover how the 800-year-old Anping Bridge in Fujian province connects history and local Fujian snacks, turning every bite into a taste of hometown soul.
Luzhou Oil-Paper Umbrellas: China’s Living Fossil of Folk Art
Discover how Luzhou oil-paper umbrellas, a national intangible cultural heritage of the Chinese mainland, are handcrafted in 100 steps, blending art, history and culture.
Ancient Stone Houses: A 600-Year Dialogue of Stone & Sea
Discover Shitang’s 600-year-old stone houses in Zhejiang on the Chinese mainland—a timeless dialogue between stone and sea.
Ancient Silk Manuscripts Arrive in Beijing
Two volumes of the 2,300-year-old Chu Silk Manuscripts have returned to Beijing after repatriation by a US museum. They will be publicly displayed in July.
US Museum Returns Warring States Silk Manuscripts to China
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art returns ancient Warring States silk manuscripts to China’s heritage administration, marking an inspiring cultural exchange.