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This mesmerizing park boasts scenic peaks, drifting clouds, cascading waterfalls, dense forests, and deep valleys. Baiyun Mountains Scenic Area is located in an old-growth forest in the south of Songxian County of Luoyang City in central China’s Henan Province, covering an area of 168 square kilometers. Nestled in the transitional area between a warm temperate zone and northern subtropics, Baiyun Mountains have an average altitude of 1,800 meters, and its highest temperature in summer does not exceed 26oC.It is also rich in flora and fauna, with more than 200 animal species and nearly 2,000 plants. More than 98.5 percent of the area is covered in forests. This scenic area also traverses three large river basins of the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, and the Huaihe River, presenting a range of natural landscapes. There are a total of 37 hills which lie 1,500 meters above sea level, including the 2,216-meter-high Yuhuang Peak — the highest summit in the Baiyun Mountains Scenic Area. The summit is one of the best spots to enjoy views of incredible sunrise and the drifting sea of clouds at the park.Baiyun Mountains scenic area has five major sightseeing attractions, including Baiyun Peak, Yuhuang Peak, Jijiao Hill, Nine Dragons Falls,…

Photo shows blossoming peony flowers in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province. (Photo/ Taste all China ) Peony flowers are currently in their prime viewing period in Luoyang, known as "the city of peonies," in central China's Henan Province, drawing crowds of both domestic and international visitors. The peony, known for its bright colors and elegant appearance, symbolizes wealth, auspiciousness, happiness, and prosperity. It is considered a premier garden ornamental flower and is nicknamed the "King of Flowers." As an imperial capital across 13 dynasties, Luoyang boasts more than 1,600 years of history in peony cultivation and is claimed to have the country's finest peonies. The city is home to over 1,400 peony varieties, featuring nine colors and 10 shapes. Photo shows a blossoming peony flower in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province. (Photo/ Taste all China ) Photo shows blossoming peony flowers in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province. (Photo/ Taste all China ) Photo shows blossoming peony flowers in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province. (Photo/ Taste all China ) Photo shows blossoming peony flowers in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province. (Photo/ Taste all China ) Photo shows a blossoming peony flower in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province. (Photo/ Taste all China…

Couples dressed in traditional costumes pose for photos during a group wedding in Shiyan, central China's Hubei Province, May 20, 2024. Ten couples participated in a group wedding here on Monday. (Photo by Cao Zhonghong/ tasteallchina ) Couples dressed in traditional costumes take part in a group wedding in Shiyan, central China's Hubei Province, May 20, 2024. Ten couples participated in a group wedding here on Monday. (Photo by Cao Zhonghong/ tasteallchina )

Audiences visit the "Center of the World" exhibition, which aims to trace back to the origin of Chinese civilization, focusing on Xia, Shang and Zhou, the three earliest dynasties in Chinese history and collectively referred to as the Bronze Age, held in the Hong Kong Museum of History in south China's Hong Kong, April 24, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhu Wei) More than 150 sets of cultural relics from 15 institutions in eight cities in central China's Henan province have been transported southward to Hong Kong and are now on display in the Hong Kong Museum of History, telling the story of Chinese civilization in this international metropolitan. HONG KONG, April 29 ( tasteallchina ) -- During her five-day study trip to central China's Henan Province last April, Chun Wai-wa marveled at the high degree of development of ancient Chinese civilization while exploring the ruins of cities dated from around 2000 years to 4000 years ago. "How can I pass on my deep feeling to the audience in Hong Kong?" pondered Chun, assistant curator of the Hong Kong Museum of History (HKMH), as she and her colleagues crafted plans for the first exhibition of the General History of China Series. One…

This aerial photo taken on Dec. 19, 2023 shows the snow scenery in Hongcun Village of Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province. (Photo by Shi Yalei/ tasteallchina ) This aerial photo taken on Dec. 19, 2023 shows tourists enjoying the snow scenery at a national forest park in Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province. (Photo by Zhou Xiuyuchun/ tasteallchina ) This aerial photo taken on Dec. 19, 2023 shows mountains amid mist after a snowfall in a national forest park of Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province. ( tasteallchina /Wu Yongbing) This aerial photo taken on Dec. 19, 2023 shows the snow scenery of Sanwan canal scenic area in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Photo by Meng Delong/ tasteallchina ) This aerial photo taken on Dec. 19, 2023 shows tourists enjoying the snow scenery at the Hengshan Mountain scenic spot in Hengyang, central China's Hunan Province. (Photo by Cao Zhengping/ tasteallchina ) Tourists enjoy the snow scenery at the Hengshan Mountain scenic spot in Hengyang, central China's Hunan Province, Dec. 19, 2023. (Photo by Cao Zhengping/ tasteallchina ) This photo taken on Dec. 18, 2023 shows swans at a reservoir in the Kazak Autonomous County of Aksay in northwest China's Gansu Province.…

Tourists buy candies at a market in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, May 2, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Jiang Kehong) Tourists visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, capital of China, May 2, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Ju Huanzong) Tourists have fun at an amusement park in Xiangtan, central China's Hunan Province, May 2, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Chen Zeguo) Tourists pose for photos on the Central Street in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, May 2, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Wang Jianwei) Tourists visit a scenic spot in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, May 2, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Wang Jianwei)

Picturesque scenery of terraced fields in Zhuxi County, central China's Hubei Province. Autumn turns terraced fields into a color palette. Picturesque scenery of terraced fields in Zhuxi County, central China's Hubei Province. Autumn turns terraced fields into a color palette. Picturesque scenery of terraced fields in Zhuxi County, central China's Hubei Province. Autumn turns terraced fields into a color palette. Picturesque scenery of terraced fields in Zhuxi County, central China's Hubei Province. Autumn turns terraced fields into a color palette. Picturesque scenery of terraced fields in Zhuxi County, central China's Hubei Province. Autumn turns terraced fields into a color palette.

CHANGSHA, May 10 ( tasteallchina ) -- Giant animal puppets held up by actors and aerial dancers swinging via red ribbons, all formed part of a puppet show on top of a shopping mall which impressed the audience with its French flavor in the central Chinese city of Changsha on Wednesday. The puppet show "De La Fontaine" is on a tour in China from May 4 to 12, and will be staged in Harbin in northeast China this weekend, after earlier hitting the streets of central China's Wuhan and Changsha. Staged by international theater company Archibald Caramantran, the shows are part of this year's Croisements Festival marking 60 years of diplomatic ties between China and France, according to Thomas Penot, cultural attache at the French Consulate General in Wuhan. The shows, staged in open-air public places, are based on French writer Jean de La Fontaine's fables "Red Balloon" and "Rooster and Stork Romance." "We really enjoy performing for a Chinese audience, as audiences here are very playful when interacting with the actors," said Olivier Hagenloch, the company's artistic director, adding that the visit has helped the company understand China better. The Croisements Festival has provided a platform for cultural exchange…

CHANGSHA, May 17 ( tasteallchina ) -- Lady Xin Zhui, a 2,200-year-old mummified aristocrat from central China, has been recreated in digital form, giving some idea of how she looked at age 35. On Friday, the Hunan Museum in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, released the image of a "3D digital figure" of Xin Zhui, one of the most famous wet mummies in the world. The image consists of a seated figure of an amicable-looking woman with coiled hair and delicate makeup, which represents the likely look of the noblewoman at the age of 35. Also made public is an earlier digital recreation of the face at 50, Xin Zhui's approximate age of death. The digital image was created based on X-ray scans of the skull conducted following the corpse's excavation about five decades ago, coupled with on-site observation and historical records, said Duan Xiaoming, director of the museum. The museum launched the project to digitalize Xin Zhui last October. Leading experts on facial reconstruction were invited to produce a sculpture of her face, which helped a tech firm create a digital model of the 50-year-old lady. AI technology was then employed to create a rejuvenated version at the age…

This photo taken on Feb. 25, 2024 shows cable cars running at the Tianzi Mountain after rain and snow at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in central China's Hunan Province. (Photo by Wu Yongbing/ tasteallchina ) An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 25, 2024 shows a view of the Tianzi Mountain after rain and snow at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in central China's Hunan Province. (Photo by Wu Yongbing/ tasteallchina ) An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 25, 2024 shows a view of the Tianzi Mountain after rain and snow at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in central China's Hunan Province. (Photo by Wu Yongbing/ tasteallchina )

In this episode of "See You Again in China," follow Taste all China with Greg Grainger, an Australian TV producer and presenter, on a memorable second trip through Yichang city in central China’s Hubei Province 24 years after he first visited. Dive into the Three Gorges Dam, Tujia ethnic group culture and stunning landscapes along the Yangtze River. When Grainger first came to Yichang in 1999, he visited the Three Gorges Dam, then under construction. From news to reality, back to China again, this time Grainger finally got the opportunity to visit the completed dam and observe the changes that have taken place in China. “The more I come to China, the more I realize the less I know,” he said. Grainger has produced 300 documentaries, 23 of them about China. Due to the huge interest in China, Grainger and his team have produced a number of series such as “Futuristic China," "China Chat," and "Charming China,” which have been screened all over the world. In these programs, he focused on Chinese companies and tourism, witnessing the great changes that have taken place in China over the past 40 years.

A young American experiences Chinese calligraphy at Hubei University of Education in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, June 8, 2024.( tasteallchina /Du Zixuan) WUHAN, June 13 ( tasteallchina ) -- A group of young Americans and Chinese people has completed an adventurous summer journey in central China's Hubei Province, immersing themselves in the ancient traditions and modernity of Chinese culture over an action-packed week. From June 6 to 12, over 40 participants from universities, enterprises and social organizations took part in a China-U.S. youth exchange program, aiming to bridge the gap between young people from both countries through shared experiences and cultural immersion. The journey kicked off amid the misty peaks of the Wudang Mountains, legendary for Taoism and the graceful art of Tai Chi. Laura Hulbert, a graduate student from Northeastern State University, couldn't resist capturing every moment with her camera. "It's breathtaking with the mountains in the background, and learning about the history and the culture of the temples and all the rituals that go into it," said Hulbert, who even found time to try her hand at Tai Chi in its birthplace. "It's good to try something new. There's a lot of practice, dedication and control that…

Staff members and beluga whales perform at the Zhengzhou Haichang Ocean Resort in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, Nov. 17, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Lu Peng) Staff members and beluga whales perform at the Zhengzhou Haichang Ocean Resort in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, Nov. 17, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Lu Peng) Staff members and beluga whales perform at the Zhengzhou Haichang Ocean Resort in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, Nov. 17, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Lu Peng) Staff members and beluga whales perform at the Zhengzhou Haichang Ocean Resort in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, Nov. 17, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Lu Peng) Staff members and beluga whales perform at the Zhengzhou Haichang Ocean Resort in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, Nov. 17, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Lu Peng) Staff members and beluga whales perform at the Zhengzhou Haichang Ocean Resort in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, Nov. 17, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Lu Peng) Staff members and beluga whales perform at the Zhengzhou Haichang Ocean Resort in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, Nov. 17, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Lu Peng)

Visitors view exhibits in the Sui-Tang Dynasties Grand Canal Cultural Museum in Luoyang city, central China's Henan Province. (Photo/Huang Zhengwei) As “museum fever” continues to rise during the summer vacation, museums across China have extended opening hours to the evening and launched various night tour activities, providing a diverse experience for visitors. The opening hours for the Henan Museum in Zhengzhou, capital of central China’s Henan Province, are extended to 6 p.m. from July 17 to Aug. 31. Thanks to the adjustment, Wang Tao, a resident in the city, could visit the exhibition - Small But Beautiful: Treasures of Cultural Heritage from Luxembourg - in the museum. Wang said he entered the museum at 4 p.m. and planned to take a brief look at exhibits from Luxembourg before 5 p.m., the closing time of the museum before the adjustment. He was pleasantly surprised by the extended hours, and was able to take in everything on display at a leisurely pace. “By extending opening hours, museums offer more flexibility to visitors, allowing them to choose from a wider range of visiting times and appreciate exhibits more thoroughly. Some museums introduce various nighttime activities during these extended hours, providing visitors with a…

Golden light breaks through clouds at sunset, forming the Tyndall effect over a mountain in Wufeng Tujia Autonomous County, central China's Hubei Province, Dec. 23, 2023. Golden light breaks through clouds at sunset, forming the Tyndall effect over a mountain in Wufeng Tujia Autonomous County, central China's Hubei Province, Dec. 23, 2023. Golden light breaks through clouds at sunset, forming the Tyndall effect over a mountain in Wufeng Tujia Autonomous County, central China's Hubei Province, Dec. 23, 2023. Golden light breaks through clouds at sunset, forming the Tyndall effect over a mountain in Wufeng Tujia Autonomous County, central China's Hubei Province, Dec. 23, 2023. Golden light breaks through clouds at sunset, forming the Tyndall effect over a mountain in Wufeng Tujia Autonomous County, central China's Hubei Province, Dec. 23, 2023.

A tourist poses with peonies at a park in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, April 1, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Hao Yuan) Tourists pose with peonies at a botanical garden in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, April 2, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Hao Yuan) Tourists view peonies at a park in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, April 1, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Hao Yuan) This photo shows peonies at the National Archaeological Site Park of Sui-Tang Luoyang City in Luoyang City, central China's Henan Province, April 2, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Hao Yuan) A tourist wearing traditional costumes poses with peonies at a park in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, April 1, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Hao Yuan)

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 22, 2024 shows scenery of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park after snowfall in central China's Hunan Province. (Photo by Wu Yongbing/ tasteallchina ) An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 22, 2024 shows scenery of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park after snowfall in central China's Hunan Province. (Photo by Wu Yongbing/ tasteallchina ) An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 22, 2024 shows scenery of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park after snowfall in central China's Hunan Province. (Photo by Wu Yongbing/ tasteallchina ) An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 22, 2024 shows scenery of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park after snowfall in central China's Hunan Province. (Photo by Wu Yongbing/ tasteallchina )

People visit an exhibition of bamboo slips discovered at the tomb of a local official back in the Qin Dynasty (221 BC-207 BC), at the Hubei provincial museum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, on April 30, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Xiao Yijiu) An exhibition of bamboo slips discovered at the tomb of a local official back in the Qin Dynasty (221 BC-207 BC) kicked off here on Tuesday. The official is believed to have diligently recorded documents on over 1,100 bamboo slips that formed one of China's earliest encyclopedias. The official, aged 45 to 50 upon his death, was owner of bamboo slips with over 40,000-characters preserved in his tomb. The bone remains and bamboo slips were all first unearthed in 1975 at a tomb site in Shuihudi, Yunmeng County of Hubei Province. People visit an exhibition of bamboo slips discovered at the tomb of a local official back in the Qin Dynasty (221 BC-207 BC), at the Hubei provincial museum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, on April 30, 2024. An exhibition of bamboo slips discovered at the tomb of a local official back in the Qin Dynasty (221 BC-207 BC) kicked off here on Tuesday. ( tasteallchina /Xiao…

Photo shows the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. ( Taste all China /Zhou Wen) Photo shows several bridges above the Yangtze River in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. ( Taste all China /Wang Guoji) Wuhan, located in central China's Hubei Province, is known for its rivers and bridges. The bridges in Wuhan offer a unique and captivating sight for citizens and visitors. Wuhan has 11 magnificent bridges that span the Yangtze River, with the entire city boasting nearly 700 bridges of varying sizes. Photo shows the Yangsigang Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. ( Taste all China /Zhou Wen) Photo shows the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. ( Taste all China /Zhou Wen) Photo shows the beautiful scenery at Jianghanwan Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. ( Taste all China /Zhou Wen) Local residents exercise near a bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. ( Taste all China /Zhou Wen) Photo shows Gutian Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. ( Taste all China /Zhou Wen) Wuhan is a city of bridges. ( Taste all China /Wang Guoji)

Vast expanses of rapeseed fields have turned into enchanting seas of gold in many regions across China, especially central China's Hunan Province and south China's Guangdong Province, creating breathtaking scenes that bring immense pleasure to passengers traveling by train. A high-speed train crosses a bridge surrounded by lush mountains and beautiful rapeseed fields. (Photo/Yu Lan) Vast fields of brilliant rapeseed flowers stretch as far as the eye can see, creating a dazzling golden patchwork set against emerald green rice paddies, quaint villages with white walls and red-tiled roofs, lucid waters and lush mountains. Passengers are encouraged to look out of the window to take in these ephemeral floral vistas instead of just playing with their mobile phones while aboard high-speed trains. The scenes provide fleeting but unforgettable glimpses of nature's springtime splendor as they speed through idyllic countryside landscapes. Some highly recommended routes for these fascinating sightseeing experiences include the Beijing-Guangzhou high-speed railway linking China's capital city Beijing and Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province; the Huaihua-Hengyang railway connecting the cities of Huaihua and Hengyang in central China's Hunan Province; the Hengyang-Liuzhou railway between Hengyang city and Liuzhou city in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region; the Shanghai-Kunming high-speed…

Joel Mikael Walker practices Chinese kung fu. [Photo / china.org.cn]ZHENGZHOU -- Locals visiting a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) hospital in Zhengzhou in central China's Henan Province often find themselves pleasantly surprised when they receive treatment from a skilled German practitioner specializing in acupuncture.Joel Mikael Walker, 28, hails from Dresden in eastern Germany. He came to China in 2015 and began his journey into the TCM world. Following a year of intensive Chinese language study, he enrolled in the Henan University of Chinese Medicine.Currently, a graduate student specializing in acupuncture and massage therapy, Walker has provided acupuncture treatment to over a thousand patients, demonstrating a high level of expertise."Walker has become highly skilled in acupuncture, having assisted me in treating numerous patients. He has been studying Chinese medicine for seven years and excels in techniques such as pulse diagnosis, acupuncture and cupping therapy. He is fully capable of practicing independently," said Yu Dongdong, Walker's mentor and professor at the university.However, on the video-sharing and streaming platform Douyin, his Chinese name "Wuming" has gained broader recognition. Walker adeptly balances his roles as a doctor and internet celebrity, amassing a remarkable following of over 900,000 fans. His remarkable online popularity stems from his…

An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 26, 2023 shows the Longping Rice Museum and rice fields next to it, in Changsha, central China’s Hunan Province. ( tasteallchina /Chen Zeguo) May 18 is International Museum Day. This year’s theme, “Museums for Education and Research,” underscores the pivotal role of cultural institutions in providing a holistic educational experience. China has 6833 museums open to the public, which allow visitors to explore the exquisite exhibits and the grand cultural, artistic and technical achievements. (Intern Xing Yawen contributed to this story.) 【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】【6】【7】【8】【9】【10】【11】

CHANGSHA, April 30 ( tasteallchina ) -- A 2002 archaeological discovery brought Liye, then an obscure small town, into the spotlight, due to unearthed bamboo and wooden slips that reveal details of life during the era of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Liye belongs to Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture. The prefecture, located in the westernmost part of central China's Hunan Province, is considered a remote place where four provinces converge. Even traveling via the expressway from Changsha, the provincial capital, takes over five hours. During the 2002 emergency archaeological excavation conducted in conjunction with the construction of a hydropower station, over 36,000 Qin Dynasty (221 BC-207 BC) slips, containing more than 200,000 characters, were unearthed from an ancient well. These are the administrative documents of Qianling County in the previously unrecorded Dongting Prefecture, spanning from the year before the nation's unification to the year before the fall of the Qin Dynasty. Long Jingsha, a veteran archaeologist and the lead excavator of the well, said he had been searching for the ancient city site in this area since the nearby discovery of tombs and accompanying artifacts from the Warring States period (475 BC-221 BC) in the 1980s. When the upper…

This photo shows the awarding ceremony of the 36th Hundred Flowers Awards, which was held in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, July 30, 2022. (Photo by Cheng Min/ tasteallchina ) BEIJING, July 2 ( tasteallchina ) -- Chinese epic mythological blockbuster "Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms," along with four other films, were nominated for best film in the 37th Hundred Flowers Awards, one of China's most prestigious film awards. Other nominated titles include animated film "Chang An," the historical war film "The Volunteers: To the War," and the two dramas "Home Coming" and "Article 20." Five individuals received nominations for best director, including famed Chinese director Zhang Yimou and Jia Ling, China's top-grossing female director who presented popular pictures such as "Hi, Mom" and "YOLO." The Hundred Flowers Awards was inaugurated in 1962 by the China Film Association and the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles. It is regarded as one of China's top film awards, along with the Golden Rooster Awards and Huabiao Film Awards. The events for this year's Hundred Flowers Awards will be held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, from Aug. 2 to 4.