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Cultural Bridges: A BFSU scholar’s journey at the Xinjiang Museum
As a doctoral student from Sri Lanka, I recently embarked on a research study tour in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, focusing on ethnic integration, Silk Road culture, and civilizational exchange and mutual learning. My journey took me to the Xinjiang Museum, where I delved into the region's rich history and culture. This cultural trip not only shed new light on my academic pursuits but also deepened my appreciation for Xinjiang's diverse history and culture. By visiting in person, I gained a deeper understanding of the region's historical culture, ethnic customs, and modern achievements. This allowed me to form a more comprehensive and objective view of Xinjiang and to appreciate China in a more true, three-dimensional, and holistic way. The Xinjiang Museum is like a portal to ancient civilizations, where each exhibition hall represents a chapter of old memories, guiding me through the mingling of ethnicities and cultures on this land. As I wandered through the halls, it felt as if I could hear history whispering and feel the breath of culture. One exhibit area that showcased ethnic integration particularly captivated me. A stone monument, inscribed with Chinese, Uyghur, and other minority languages, symbolized not just cultural exchange but also… -
Exploring the unique charm of NW China’s Dunhuang in winter
Dunhuang, located in northwest China's Gansu Province, was a pivotal hub on the ancient Silk Road, and is a treasure trove of historical and cultural heritage, including the world-famous Mogao Grottoes, Singing Sand Dunes, and Crescent Lake. The city offers a unique charm throughout the year, especially in winter. Click the video and take on a journey to explore the enchanting city of Dunhuang! -
1,600-yr-old Chinese temple to reopen after 2-yr restoration
This photo taken on Nov. 13, 2023 shows Dayun Temple in Wuwei, northwest China's Gansu Province. (Xixia Museum of Wuwei/Handout via tasteallchina ) LANZHOU, Nov. 17 ( tasteallchina ) -- A Buddhist temple dating back more than 1,600 years in northwest China's Gansu Province will reopen to the public on Monday after it had been closed for two years for restoration. Originally built in 363, Dayun Temple is located in the city of Wuwei on the ancient Silk Road route. The latest restoration project started in November 2021 as the building complex had developed broken floors, cracked tiles and other damage, said Ren Yun, deputy curator of the Xixia Museum of Wuwei, which administers the temple. With a total cost of nearly 16 million yuan (2.23 million U.S. dollars), the project included damage repair and maintenance of six individual buildings, including the bell tower and the Chunqiu Pavilion. Water drainage, power and gas facilities were also renovated. After the reopening, visitors will be able to enjoy exhibitions on the temple's history, as well as wooden screens and wooden carriages. "Dayun Temple is an important cultural heritage that witnessed Buddhism spreading eastward along the ancient Silk Road, as well as cultural… -
NW China’s Xinjiang enters snow season
A ceremony was held at the Silk Road Mountain Resort on Nov. 18, 2023 in Urumqi county, Urumqi city, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region marking the start of the ski season for the 2023-2024 ice and snow tourism season there. The Silk Road Mountain Resort in Urumqi county, Urumqi city, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is filled with tourists. (Photo/Chen Yan) Huang He, deputy general manager of the resort, said that the tourist service center in the eastern part of the resort and its support facilities, covering an area of 80,000 square meters and with a total investment of 500 million yuan ($ 69.7 million), commenced operations this year. The tourist service center, spanning 30,000 square meters, can accommodate tens of thousands of visitors. "The resort's newly constructed terrain park, designed and built by a team that had participated in the construction of the venues for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, is able to offer a diversity of enjoyable experience for ski enthusiasts," Huang explained. Ski enthusiasts are seen at the Silk Road International Ski Resort in Urumqi, capital city of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo/Chen Yan) On the same day, Urumqi introduced 39 ice and…- 10
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Night view of Jiayu Pass scenic area in China’s Gansu
This photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows an ancient city wall lit up at night at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. ( tasteallchina /Ma Ning) The Jiayu Pass is the starting point of a section of the Great Wall constructed during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The pass also served as a vital passage on the ancient Silk Road. Starting from July 15th, the renowned Jiayu Pass will officially open for night tours, featuring themes centered around the culture of the Great Wall and the Silk Road. Utilizing a combination of laser projections, digital technology, and live stage performances, the night tours aim to provide visitors with a unique and immersive light experience. This photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows a night view at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. ( tasteallchina /Ma Ning) This photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows an ancient city wall lit up at night at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. ( tasteallchina /Ma Ning) This photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows a night view at the… -
Chinese concert captivates Moroccan audience in Rabat
A Chinese dancer performs Dunhuang dance at a concert themed on the Silk Road held in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, July 8, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Huo Jing) RABAT, July 9 ( tasteallchina ) -- A concert themed the Silk Road was held in the Moroccan capital Rabat on Monday, drawing nearly 400 spectators entranced by performances from Chinese artists. At the concert, the Silk Road Band from Hainan Sanya Silk Road Show Company performed traditional Chinese folk music "Xiyangyang" and "Bubugao," Sheng solo "Yimeng Mountain Song," Erhu solo "Horse Racing" and Dunhuang dance. The artists also played Moroccan folk songs, eliciting continuous applause from the audience. Chinese artists perform with Chinese musical instruments at a concert themed on the Silk Road held in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, July 8, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Huo Jing) Li Changlin, Chinese ambassador to Morocco, said in his speech that both China and Morocco are committed to promoting cultural diversity and dialogue among civilizations, and the interaction of the two countries' long history and unique culture will spark inspiration. Rachid M'Stfa, director of the Cooperation Department of the Moroccan Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, said he hopes more Chinese art groups will… -
Feature: Touring the Silk Road in a motorhome: How French tourists fell in love with China
PARIS, Oct. 13 ( tasteallchina ) -- "I invite everyone to go to China because it is a wonderful country with lovely people and splendid landscapes. So don't hesitate to go there," French tourist Brunette Prudent sent heartful invitations after being impressed by the country's nature and culture on a motorhome journey along the Silk Road. Prudent was among over 20 French tourists sharing her travel experiences along the Silk Road at a gathering organized by the China National Tourism Office in Paris on Sept. 22. As a devoted fan of the Silk Road tourism circuit, Gerard Coute, vice president of the International Federation of Camping, Caravanning, and Motorhoming, shared his experience as an organizer of the Paris-Beijing-Istanbul motorhome journey for French tourists since 2010. In 2005, Coute and his wife completed their first trip to China. "I fell in love with this country. I told myself I must come back and spend more time here. When I was elected president of the French Federation of Camping and Caravanning, I immediately turned this idea into reality," he explained. This Paris-Beijing-Istanbul motorhome journey crosses many provinces in China, covering a distance of over 30,000 kilometers in over 100 days. Coute said… -
Xinjiang’s Kuqa ramps up efforts to preserve, utilize historical resources
Kuqa city in Aksu prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, was known as Kucha in ancient times. It was an important transportation hub along the ancient Silk Road. As one of the historical and cultural cities that boast the longest history and richest historical and cultural relics in Xinjiang, Kuqa is hailed as an "open-air museum." An old residential house is being renovated in a historical and cultural block in Kuqa, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. (Photo/Zhou Peng) In recent years, the city has leveraged its local features and adopted innovative approaches to promote the protection and utilization of its historical resources, managing to preserve its historical charm while effectively utilizing its resources. With a history of over 2,000 years, Kuqa is home to numerous historical, artistic, and scientific treasures, including ancient dwellings and old buildings. The local government has been committed to the restoration of culturally significant old houses. In 2023, Kuqa launched a campaign to "save the old houses," in which Tsinghua Heritage Institute for Digitization (THID), a Beijing-based institute focusing on conservation, interpretation, presentation, digitization and communication of cultural heritage, conducted a comprehensive survey of all ancient dwellings in the old towns of the city.… -
Tacheng City promotes accordion culture, tourism in NW China’s Xinjiang
Children dance by the melody of accordions at a square in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Lin Liping) Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Association. In recent years, Tacheng has actively promoted its accordion culture by holding various activities, attracting many citizens and tourists to participate, which further strengthened unity among ethnic groups. Citizens dance by the melody of accordions at a square in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24,… -
Feature: Marco Polo’s journey reconstructed through Chinese-Italian museum collaboration
VENICE/SHANGHAI, Italy/China, May 18 ( tasteallchina ) -- Seven hundred years after Marco Polo's death, the Venetian merchant's legendary expedition to the East has once again captured the interest of global travelers, with a remarkable exhibition held at the prestigious Doge's Palace in Venice, Italy. The exhibition, titled "The Worlds of Marco Polo -- The Journey of a 13th-century Venetian Merchant", reconstructed diverse cultural scenes along the Silk Road encountered by Marco Polo. It includes 48 Chinese artifacts, including ceramics, musical instruments and jade, on loan from the Shanghai Museum. The Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai extended an invitation to the Shanghai Museum in early 2023 to co-curate this special exhibition at the Doge's Palace. "The partnership with the Shanghai Museum is our inaugural endeavor, and it is a perfect achievement," said Chiara Squarcina, the exhibition's curator and director of the Foundation of Civil Museums of Venice, in an interview with tasteallchina . "They have artifacts that fit most for the period when Marco Polo traveled to China." Wang Yue, co-curator from the Shanghai Museum, said that the museums shared the goal to present the social, cultural and economic life of China in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), as well… -
Exploring the History of China’s Hexi Corridor: A Gateway to the Silk Road
The famous scenic spots in China are not only material existences, but also products of writing. The strokes of history and poetry give them meaning and provide us with a way to observe them. The Hexi Corridor is characterized by religious devotion, flourishing trade routes, and splendid culture. The Dream of Emperor Wu In 112 BC, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Che at the age of 45 went on an inspection tour to the Yellow River bank in Jingyuan County, Gansu Province. This was his only time being so close to the Hexi Corridor. Although he never set foot on the Hexi Corridor during his lifetime, one can imagine that he must have had many magnificent dreams about it; dreams filled with vast Qilian Mountains and everlasting achievements. Emperor Wu Beyond the Yellow River lies a corridor-like landform that gave birth to the most vivid name for this region - "Hexi Corridor". West of the Yellow River, shaped like a corridor, so the Qilian Mountains, Wuqiao Mountain and Longshou Mountain, Haili Mountain, Mazong Mountain, the vast land between the two mountains has the most graphic name "Hexi Corridor". Dozens of inland rivers originating from Qilian Mountains converge… -
Lost In Time In Suzhou, China: CITY OF GARDENS AND CANALS
Almost certainly on Instagram, or elsewhere on the Internet. And yes, I also like to be inspired to travel on the net - and inspire others with this blog itself. Nevertheless, and perhaps because of that, I think it's great when I can just let myself be surprised by a place, without prior knowledge and images in my head and expectations. Suzhou in the south of China is such a place. Suzhou - "small" water city at the gates of Shanghai When Marco Polo came to Suzhou in the 13th century, he was impressed by the city's excellent merchants and skilled craftsmen and told of its flourishing silk industry (Suzhou is considered a terminus of the Silk Road). The 2,500-year-old city, which is pronounced "Suzhou" by the way, is located on the Emperor's Canal between Hangzhou and Beijing, the longest man-made waterway in the world, and was an important trading center even back then. And the city still thrives on trade and manufacturing. As we drive from Shanghai to Suzhou, not only do endless gray rows of apartment towers stretch out to the horizon, but also ultramodern-looking industrial areas, including those of many well-known brands, pass me by. The "small…
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