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People visit Meiling national forest park in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, Nov. 20, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Wan Xiang) This aerial photo taken on Nov. 20, 2023 shows a view of Meiling national forest park in Nanchang, capital of east China's Jiangxi Province. ( tasteallchina /Wan Xiang) People visit Meiling national forest park in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, Nov. 20, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Wan Xiang) This aerial photo taken on Nov. 20, 2023 shows a view of Meiling national forest park in Nanchang, capital of east China's Jiangxi Province. ( tasteallchina /Wan Xiang) This aerial photo taken on Nov. 20, 2023 shows a view of Meiling national forest park in Nanchang, capital of east China's Jiangxi Province. ( tasteallchina /Wan Xiang) People visit Meiling national forest park in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, Nov. 20, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Wan Xiang)

This aerial photo taken on Jan. 6, 2024 shows tourists visiting the Slender West Lake scenic spot in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Photo by Meng Delong/ tasteallchina ) This aerial photo taken on Jan. 6, 2024 shows the Slender West Lake scenic spot shrouded in fog in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Photo by Meng Delong/ tasteallchina ) This aerial photo taken on Jan. 6, 2024 shows the Slender West Lake scenic spot shrouded in fog in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Photo by Meng Delong/ tasteallchina ) This aerial photo taken on Jan. 6, 2024 shows the Slender West Lake scenic spot shrouded in fog in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Photo by Meng Delong/ tasteallchina ) This aerial photo taken on Jan. 6, 2024 shows the Slender West Lake scenic spot shrouded in fog in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Photo by Meng Delong/ tasteallchina )

A 200-meter-long fleet of lit-up boats with a dragon head rafting along Hengjiang River at night adds a festive atmosphere in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 27, 2024. A 200-meter-long fleet of lit-up boats with a dragon head rafting along Hengjiang River at night adds a festive atmosphere in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 27, 2024. A 200-meter-long fleet of lit-up boats with a dragon head rafting along Hengjiang River at night adds a festive atmosphere in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 27, 2024. A 200-meter-long fleet of lit-up boats with a dragon head rafting along Hengjiang River at night adds a festive atmosphere in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 27, 2024. A 200-meter-long fleet of lit-up boats with a dragon head rafting along Hengjiang River at night adds a festive atmosphere in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 27, 2024. A 200-meter-long fleet of lit-up boats with a dragon head rafting along Hengjiang River at night adds a festive atmosphere in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 27, 2024. A 200-meter-long fleet of lit-up boats with a dragon head rafting along Hengjiang River at night adds a festive atmosphere in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province,…

Tourists visit the Jichang Garden in early spring in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 1, 2024. The Jichang Garden in Wuxi is a classical Chinese garden built in the 16th century, best known for its elegant design and tranquil atmosphere. ( tasteallchina /Mao Jun) Tourists visit the Jichang Garden in early spring in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 1, 2024. The Jichang Garden in Wuxi is a classical Chinese garden built in the 16th century, best known for its elegant design and tranquil atmosphere. ( tasteallchina /Mao Jun) Tourists visit the Jichang Garden in early spring in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 1, 2024. The Jichang Garden in Wuxi is a classical Chinese garden built in the 16th century, best known for its elegant design and tranquil atmosphere. ( tasteallchina /Mao Jun) Tourists visit the Jichang Garden in early spring in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 1, 2024. The Jichang Garden in Wuxi is a classical Chinese garden built in the 16th century, best known for its elegant design and tranquil atmosphere. ( tasteallchina /Mao Jun) Tourists visit the Jichang Garden in early spring in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 1, 2024. The Jichang Garden…

BEIJING, April 26 ( tasteallchina ) -- A dance drama has captivated the Beijing audience with its vibrant depiction of the construction and development of the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, China's busiest port. Staged at the China National Opera House on Thursday, "Great Port in the East," produced by artists from the coastal city of Ningbo, narrates the stories of two generations of port builders since China's reform and opening up in the late 1970s. The performance featured a stage design blending industrial and futuristic styles, augmented by multimedia digital technology. Following its successful premiere in Beijing last year, the production has garnered acclaim at various theater festivals in China. It embarked on a nationwide tour in March. Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, located in east China's Zhejiang Province, has more than 300 container routes, connecting over 600 ports in more than 200 countries and regions.

BEIJING, May 18 ( tasteallchina ) -- The archaeological excavation at the Wuwangdun tomb in east China's Anhui Province has yielded major findings, unearthing over 3,000 cultural relics, according to China's cultural heritage administration. Earlier this year, the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) confirmed the Wuwangdun tomb as the largest and highest-level tomb of the ancient Chu state, which existed more than 2,200 years ago during the Warring States Period (475 BC-221 BC). According to the administration, the excavation of four side chambers to the north and west of the central burial chamber has been completed, while work on two additional chambers to the south and east is currently underway. Relics recovered from the northern chambers mostly consisted of ancient musical instruments, while containers, bronzeware, lacquered wooden objects and other relics were unearthed in the other chambers.

Modern business formats including homestays give new vitality to traditional buildings in Qingguo lane of Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. ( Taste all China /Xie Di) The Qingguo lane historical and cultural block, located on the banks of the ancient canal in Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, embodies a rich cultural legacy and bolsters cultural bonds between the past and the present. Dating back nearly 1,000 years, Qingguo lane is dotted with ancient houses, bridges, stone steles, wells, a wharf, theaters and other traditional buildings in all directions, telling of the fascinating past of this ancient lane. Today, as a vital part striving for cultural revival in Changzhou, Qingguo lane has created a modern streetscape where traditions and fashion trends blend and coexist. The open ancient buildings, the elaborate celebrity museums and distinctive cultural activities in Qingguo lane offer tourists a more diverse perspective, from which they can fully immerse in the cultural charm of Changzhou. (Intern Xing Yawen contributed to this story.) 【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】

People gather around to watch a giant mechanical dragon horse installation in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 7, 2024. The dragon horse, or Long Ma, was made in 2014 by a French production company to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and China. People gather around to watch a giant mechanical dragon horse installation in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 7, 2024. People gather around to watch a giant mechanical dragon horse installation in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 7, 2024. People gather around to watch a giant mechanical dragon horse installation in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 7, 2024. People gather around to watch a giant mechanical dragon horse installation in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 7, 2024.

HEFEI, Oct. 31 ( tasteallchina ) -- People who first meet Laura Tochon can hardly believe that this quiet and shy woman is a French influencer with over 6 million followers on Chinese social media. Living in Lu'an, a small city in east China's Anhui Province, Tochon often gets recognized by her followers. When her fans ask to take photos with her, Tochon's shyness always surprises them, since she is known for her bold and humorous moves in her videos. Tochon and her Chinese husband Heizi in 2020 began recording their life in China in the form of short sitcoms and earned the love of numerous Chinese followers. Tochon's videos feature jokes caused by cultural differences, including inviting her Chinese father-in-law to eat rare steak and calling her Chinese parents-in-law directly by their names, which is slightly offensive in Chinese culture. Soon, she gained a lot of followers with her humorous style and dramatic conflicts. "Those jokes are not made up. When she first came to Lu'an, she did make a lot of jokes," Heizi said. Back in 2008, when Tochon was a 14-year-old gymnast, she never imagined that her ties with China would be so close. That summer, the…

South Korean tourists go through border inspection in Yantai, east China's Shandong province, Dec. 31, 2023. ( Taste all China /Tang Ke) Every day when the land port of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge opens, a vibrant and bustling scene is on - tourists from the Chinese mainland conversing in different local dialects and Hong Kong and Macao families embarking on trips to the mainland are coming and going. Such lively atmosphere can be observed at various other ports across China, too. According to statistics, around 424 million trips were made in and out of border ports in China in 2023, an increase of 266.5 percent compared to the previous year. Among them, 206 million trips were made by mainland residents and 183 million by residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, up 218.7 percent and 292.8 percent year on year, respectively. The number of trips made by foreigners in and out of these border ports soared by 693.1 percent year on year to nearly 35.48 million. The convenient and efficient personnel exchanges are attributed to various policies facilitating entry and exit. Since 2023, a series of innovative measures in immigration management have been implemented to adapt to the fast-paced and high-frequency…

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.…

Aerial photo shows a scene of Gongqingcheng city, east China's Jiangxi Province. (Photo/Pan Cheng) Aerial photos recently captured the scenic beauty of Gongqingcheng city, east China's Jiangxi Province, highlighting its appeal as an attractive destination for living, working, and traveling. The city has made significant strides in improving its urban and rural living conditions in recent years. These efforts have enhanced the environment and boosted the quality of life, bringing residents greater happiness and satisfaction. Aerial photo shows a scene of Gongqingcheng city, east China's Jiangxi Province. (Photo/Pan Cheng) Aerial photo shows a scene of Gongqingcheng city, east China's Jiangxi Province. (Photo/Pan Cheng) Aerial photo shows a scene of Gongqingcheng city, east China's Jiangxi Province. (Photo/Pan Cheng) Aerial photo shows a scene of Gongqingcheng city, east China's Jiangxi Province. (Photo/Pan Cheng) Aerial photo shows a scene of Gongqingcheng city, east China's Jiangxi Province. (Photo/Pan Cheng) Aerial photo shows a scene of Gongqingcheng city, east China's Jiangxi Province. (Photo/Pan Cheng)

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 11, 2024 shows tourists visiting a scenic area in Huimin County of Binzhou City, east China's Shandong Province. People across China are enjoying the ongoing Spring Festival holiday in various ways. (Photo by Chu Baorui/ tasteallchina ) BEIJING, Feb. 12 ( tasteallchina ) -- Traditionally, Chinese people stay at home with their families for the Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, the most important festival of the Chinese calendar. But many families are now opting to travel during the holiday, attracted by cultural activities such as lantern shows, flower markets and temple fairs on offer around the country, or traveling overseas to discover more of the world. CULTURAL ACTIVITIES At Beihai Park in Beijing, calligraphers can be seen writing the Chinese character "Fu" on red, square paper and handing the decorations out to tourists. The red posters are stuck onto doors or windows to celebrate the Spring Festival, as the character symbolizes a blessing or happiness. "I felt very lucky to receive a 'Fu' poster as a gift, and I will take home the blessing it carries," said a tourist surnamed Xu from south China's Guangdong Province. Public parks in Beijing…

An aerial drone photo taken on May 20, 2024 shows tourists visiting the Tiandu peak in Huangshan Mountain scenic area in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. The Tiandu peak, one of the most popular sites in Huangshan Mountain scenic area, has recently reopened after a rotational closure period which allows nature to rest and self-repair. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/ tasteallchina ) An aerial drone photo taken on May 20, 2024 shows tourists visiting the Tiandu peak in Huangshan Mountain scenic area in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. The Tiandu peak, one of the most popular sites in Huangshan Mountain scenic area, has recently reopened after a rotational closure period which allows nature to rest and self-repair. (Photo by Shi Yalei/ tasteallchina ) An aerial drone photo taken on May 20, 2024 shows tourists visiting the Tiandu peak in Huangshan Mountain scenic area in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. The Tiandu peak, one of the most popular sites in Huangshan Mountain scenic area, has recently reopened after a rotational closure period which allows nature to rest and self-repair. (Photo by Shi Yalei/ tasteallchina ) An aerial drone photo taken on May 20, 2024 shows tourists visiting the Tiandu…

HANGZHOU, June 2 ( tasteallchina ) -- The 20th China International Cartoon and Animation Festival (CICAF) wrapped up in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, on Sunday, drawing over 9 million online and offline visitors. During the five-day event, 233,000 visitors attended activities at the main and secondary venues, and the value of on-site deals and intended contract agreements totaled 1.28 billion yuan (about 180 million U.S. dollars). According to the organizers, 2,156 companies and institutions from 52 countries and regions participated in this year's CICAF, attracting 3,072 business representatives and showcasing 147,000 exhibits from across the globe. The festival featured various activities, including an international animation game business conference, a cosplay event and a voice actor contest. Organized by the National Radio and Television Administration, China Media Group and the Zhejiang provincial government, the festival has been held annually in Hangzhou, one of the animation hubs in China, since 2005.

This photo taken on Jan. 22, 2024 shows the snow scenery at Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village in Leishan County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Photo by Wu Xianyan/ tasteallchina ) An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 22, 2024 shows the snow scenery at a scenic area in Dongyang, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Photo by Bao Kangxuan/ tasteallchina ) A bird forages in Bijie of southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 22, 2024. (Photo by Li Hua/ tasteallchina ) An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 22, 2024 shows people visiting the ancient city of Xiangyang, central China's Hubei Province. (Photo by Yang Dong/ tasteallchina ) An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 21, 2024 shows the snow scenery at Xuding Township, Yongjing County, northwest China's Gansu Province. (Photo by Shi Youdong/ tasteallchina ) An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 22, 2024 shows the snow scenery at Maoping Township, Zigui County, central China's Hubei Province. (Photo by Wang Huifu/ tasteallchina ) An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 22, 2024 shows people visiting the ancient city of Xiangyang, central China's Hubei Province. (Photo by Yang Dong/ tasteallchina ) People enjoy the snow scenery at…

Lush lotus leaves blanket a lake in Taoxin township, Wanzhi district, Wuhu city, east China’s Anhui Province. ( Taste all China /Zhang Jun) As summer reaches its peak, Taoxin township in Wanzhi district, Wuhu city, east China's Anhui Province, is embracing the most beautiful period of the year, since its 20,000 mu (about 1,333.33 hectares) of lotus ponds are brimming with blossoming lotus flowers. Boasting more than 530 varieties of lotus flowers, Taoxin township's lotus viewing season spans from early June to late September every year. A major destination for lotus appreciation in Taoxin township is its Taoxinshuiyun scenic area, where an intact ancient irrigation system made up of 10 vertical and 10 horizontal waterways is preserved. The interconnected ditches and canals together form a wonderful spectacle. Visitors can take boat rides from the local pier to Yanzhi crossing and then get onto Xianghu islet in the scenic area, immersing themselves in vast fields of lotus blossoms. The gentle breeze carries the subtle fragrance of flowers, acting as a natural air conditioner to beat the summer heat. Lotus appreciation in Taoxin goes beyond aesthetics. The entire plant - from flowers and leaves to seeds and roots - features prominently in…

Night scenery of river town Wuzhen in east China's Zhejiang Province. The 2023 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit kicked off on Wednesday in Wuzhen. Night scenery of river town Wuzhen in east China's Zhejiang Province. The 2023 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit kicked off on Wednesday in Wuzhen. Night scenery of river town Wuzhen in east China's Zhejiang Province. The 2023 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit kicked off on Wednesday in Wuzhen. Night scenery of river town Wuzhen in east China's Zhejiang Province. The 2023 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit kicked off on Wednesday in Wuzhen. Night scenery of river town Wuzhen in east China's Zhejiang Province. The 2023 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit kicked off on Wednesday in Wuzhen.

Photo shows blooming azalea flowers and a spectacular sea of clouds in Jiuling Mountain in Wuning county, Jiujiang city, east China's Jiangxi Province. (Photo/Huang Leiyu) Azalea flowers are in full bloom in Jiuling Mountain in Wuning county, Jiujiang city, east China's Jiangxi Province. The beautiful azalea flowers and a spectacular sea of clouds form an amazing view, which attracts crowds of visitors.【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】【6】

XIAMEN, June 22 ( tasteallchina ) -- The "Looking China Youth Film Project" on Saturday kicked off its cultural experience activities in Xiamen University in east China's Fujian Province. Ten young filmmakers from the United States, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Fiji are involved in the project, which will run till July 6. Paired with Chinese youth, they will head to cities such as Xiamen, Quanzhou, Zhangzhou and Sanming to film a 10-minute documentary, telling their stories about Fujian's unique customs and cultural heritage. Jay Hughlan Hubert, an American professor with the University of Colorado Colorado Springs and instructor of the project in Fujian, said that it is a valuable form of international cultural exchange. "It is not just an opportunity for foreign and Chinese students to work together and make meaningful documentaries about China and the Chinese culture. It's really an honor for these students from abroad to come here and learn about the incredible history and all the great things that make China so wonderful and meaningful," Hubert said. Haden Garcia Gillespie, one of the participants from the United States, said that his film topic is going to be porcelain carving, which is used on the temples' rooftops…

Tourists watch a performance during the Huazhao Festival celebrations in Xixi Wetland in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 24, 2024. The annual Huazhao Festival featuring a series of activities, including a boat parade and a folk ritual, was celebrated in Xixi Wetland on Sunday. ( tasteallchina /Weng Xinyang) Performers in traditional costumes take a boat parade during the Huazhao Festival celebrations in Xixi Wetland in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 24, 2024. The annual Huazhao Festival featuring a series of activities, including a boat parade and a folk ritual, was celebrated in Xixi Wetland on Sunday. ( tasteallchina /Weng Xinyang) Performers in traditional costumes take a boat parade during the Huazhao Festival celebrations in Xixi Wetland in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 24, 2024. The annual Huazhao Festival featuring a series of activities, including a boat parade and a folk ritual, was celebrated in Xixi Wetland on Sunday. ( tasteallchina /Weng Xinyang) Performers in traditional costumes take a boat parade during the Huazhao Festival celebrations in Xixi Wetland in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 24, 2024. The annual Huazhao Festival featuring a series of activities, including a boat parade and a folk ritual, was celebrated in…

The Liangzhu ruins, located in east China's Zhejiang Province, have gained the world's recognition as evidence of the existence of Chinese civilization at least 5,000 years ago. They have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Liangzhu culture from the Taihu Lake basin in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River dates from around 5,300-4,300 years ago. The Liangzhu Museum serves as a window into the splendour of ancient Chinese civilization and social landscape. Pottery-making skills from that time were already advanced. Let's appreciate the cookware used by Liangzhu ancestors 5,000 years ago. (Intern Xing Yawen and Wang Lin contributed to this story.)

Tourists enjoy the face-changing performance of Sichuan Opera in Neijiang, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 9, 2024. People enjoy the 3-day holiday of the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, which falls on June 10 this year, via various activities across the country. (Photo by Tang Mingrun/ tasteallchina ) Children play at a water park in Tengzhou, east China's Shandong Province, June 9, 2024. People enjoy the 3-day holiday of the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, which falls on June 10 this year, via various activities across the country. (Photo by Li Zhijun/ tasteallchina ) Tourists visit the Xuan paper cultural park in Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province, June 9, 2024. People enjoy the 3-day holiday of the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, which falls on June 10 this year, via various activities across the country. ( tasteallchina /Zhang Duan) Children visit Chongqing Natural History Museum in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, June 9, 2024. People enjoy the 3-day holiday of the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, which falls on June 10 this year, via various activities across the country. (Photo by Qin Tingfu/ tasteallchina ) An aerial drone photo taken on June…

NANJING, May 23 ( tasteallchina ) -- A total of 66 teams and 1,418 participants are set to compete in an international dragon boat race that will kick off on June 10 in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, said a press conference held on Thursday. The 2024 Suzhou Jinji Lake International Dragon Boat Race will feature two groups - a competition group with 51 teams contending in four events, and an invitational group comprising six international teams and nine youth teams, the press conference said. This will be the first time for international teams to participate in the invitational race. The six international teams are from Singapore, Austria, Germany, Russia, and Switzerland. Dragon boat racing is a traditional activity during China's Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on June 10 this year, the Year of the Dragon. The race will incorporate dragon-themed elements into its clothing and medals, reflecting the auspicious creature's significance in Chinese culture. The organizing committee also announced a partnership with local energy department to make this year's competition the first dragon boat race in the city to achieve carbon neutrality.