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Ethnic tourism invigorates S China’s Sanjiang
Tourists enjoy banquets in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 28, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Hu Xingyu) As the Spring Festival approaches, staff members in local scenic spots and residents in hamlets of Sanjiang are busy rehearsing traditional songs and dances to welcome visitors. In recent years, Sanjiang has been actively promoting the integrated development of culture and tourism industries. The county attracted 9.01 million tourists last year, with a revenue of 9.6 billion yuan (about 1.34 billion U.S. dollars). Performers sing songs of Dong ethnic group to welcome tourists in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 28, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Hu Xingyu) Villagers play lusheng, a reed-pipe wind instrument, at a scenic spot in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 28, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Huang Xiaobang) Villagers practise songs of Dong ethnic group in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 28, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Huang Xiaobang) Performers sing songs of Dong ethnic group to welcome tourists in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City of south China's Guangxi Zhuang… -
International journalists explore centuries-old commercial district in Shenzhen
Dongmen Old Street, dating back to the middle of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), stands as the oldest commercial area in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. Before Shenzhen's establishment as a city, “Shenzhen” referred only to the current Dongmen area, originally named Shenzhen Old Market. In 1979, with the birth of the city, the area was renamed Dongmen Old Street. In December 2022, the Shenzhen government initiated the renovation and upgrading of Dongmen Old Street. The project aims to blend cultural heritage with commerce and industry, shaping the district's future. -
Tea tourism drives development in village
Beautiful sunrise scenery at a tea garden at Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2023. The tea terraces resembled giant shining steps, glowing under the autumn sun in late October. 【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】【6】【7】【8】 -
Wenchang in S China’s Hainan pushes forward aerospace-related tourism
Tourists watch the launch of a rocket at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. (Photo courtesy of the Media Convergence Center of Wenchang) The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, is the newest spacecraft launch site in China, as well as the first coastal spacecraft launch site that has been open to the public in the country. Wenchang is attracting a growing number of rocket enthusiasts, and in doing so constantly promoting the development of aerospace-themed tourism. On Jan. 17, 2024, a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket carrying cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 blasted off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site. The spectacle drew a large crowd, with people gathering on the beach, streets, and residential buildings to capture the unforgettable moment. "My family drove all the way from Jiangsu to witness this event, and I was particularly thrilled when the rocket took off," said a tourist surnamed Chen. Wenchang, located on the northeast corner of Hainan Island, is surrounded by the sea on three sides. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, being closer to the equator than other launch sites, allows for higher rocket carrying capacity under similar conditions. The launch site is… -
Sanya in S China’s Hainan cultivates thriving yacht industry
“Yacht congestion again,” said Wang Xiaoqiang, a yacht captain, as he gestured towards the line of yachts waiting to depart from a wharf in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province. Boasting over 1,400 yachts, Sanya has the highest number of yachts in the country. Yachts sail on the sea in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province. ( Taste all China /Niu Liangyu) Long-time residents of Sanya aren’t surprised by the traffic, as it’s coming from the Hongzhou yacht wharf, the busiest wharf in Sanya. “Over 10 years ago, this place was a fishing wharf. With many fishing boats docking here, the wharf smelled fishy, causing discomfort in citizens and tourists,” said Cui Xiaojin, director of the market development center of Hainan Hongzhou Yacht Industry Development and Investment Group. The company transformed the fishing wharf into a yacht wharf. The yacht wharf initially operated on a membership basis, as yachts were seen as luxury items and yacht sailing was a pursuit limited to a select few. Changes began to occur around the year 2014. Yachts sail on the sea in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province. ( Taste all China /Meng Fansheng) Some yacht owners realized they could offset maintenance costs by renting out… -
Int’l cultural industries fair opens in south China metropolis
People visit the 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 23, 2024. The 20th ICIF opened here on Thursday. According to the organizers, the five-day event held offline and online simultaneously has attracted over 6,000 government entities, cultural organizations and enterprises, with more than 120,000 exhibits on display. ( tasteallchina /Liang Xu) SHENZHEN, May 23 ( tasteallchina ) -- The 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) opened on Thursday in the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen. For the first time, the five-day event has set up an international cultural trade exhibition, with an exhibition area covering 20,000 square meters. The main venue of the fair is at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center. It consists of eight pavilions focused on areas such as the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area's cultural industry innovation, the integration of culture and tourism, gaming and e-sports, and Guochao, also known as Chinese trends or "China chic". A special exhibition of "Cultural and Creative China" has been set up at the fair to showcase the latest achievements in promoting the creative transformation and innovative development of fine traditional… -
Scenery of Dateng Gorge Water Conservancy project in S China’s Guangxi
This aerial photo taken on Dec. 4, 2023 shows ships passing the ship lock of the Dateng Gorge Water Conservancy project in Guiping City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. ( tasteallchina /Zhou Hua) The Dateng Gorge Water Conservancy project, started in 2014, is a crucial part of the country's water network to control floods, facilitate shipping, generate electricity, and provide irrigation. The core construction phase of this project was completed in September this year. This aerial photo taken on Dec. 4, 2023 shows the ship lock of the Dateng Gorge Water Conservancy project in Guiping City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. ( tasteallchina /Zhou Hua) This aerial photo taken on Dec. 4, 2023 shows the Dateng Gorge Water Conservancy project in Guiping City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. ( tasteallchina /Zhou Hua) This aerial photo taken on Dec. 4, 2023 shows ships passing the ship lock of the Dateng Gorge Water Conservancy project in Guiping City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. ( tasteallchina /Zhou Hua) This aerial panoramic photo taken on Dec. 4, 2023 shows the Dateng Gorge Water Conservancy project in Guiping City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. ( tasteallchina /Zhou Hua) This aerial photo taken on Dec.… -
Foreign tourists enter China’s Hainan visa-free
An inbound passenger goes through border control at Sanya Phoenix International Airport in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, May 1, 2024. According to statistics, more than 940,000 foreign tourists have entered China's southern island province of Hainan visa-free since May 1, 2018. (Photo by Meng Xushun/ tasteallchina ) Inbound passengers go through border control at Sanya Phoenix International Airport in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, May 1, 2024. According to statistics, more than 940,000 foreign tourists have entered China's southern island province of Hainan visa-free since May 1, 2018. (Photo by Meng Xushun/ tasteallchina ) Inbound passengers go through border control at Meilan International Airport in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, May 1, 2024. According to statistics, more than 940,000 foreign tourists have entered China's southern island province of Hainan visa-free since May 1, 2018. (Photo by Zhu Chenpeng/ tasteallchina ) Inbound passengers go through border control at Meilan International Airport in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, May 1, 2024. According to statistics, more than 940,000 foreign tourists have entered China's southern island province of Hainan visa-free since May 1, 2018. (Photo by Zhu Chenpeng/ tasteallchina ) -
Bronzes from central China illuminate Hong Kong with ancient civilization
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… -
Villagers enhance night training for upcoming Dragon Boat Festival in Guangdong
Racers take part in a night training session to greet the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival or Duanwu Festival in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, May 25, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Chen Chuhong) With a narrow and winding river, Diejiao Village holds the dragon boat race annually for the Dragon Boat Festival. Racers take part in a night training session to greet the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival or Duanwu Festival in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, May 25, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Chen Chuhong) Racers take part in a night training session to greet the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival or Duanwu Festival in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, May 25, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Chen Chuhong) Racers take part in a night training session to greet the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival or Duanwu Festival in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, May 25, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Chen Chuhong) Racers take part in a night training session to greet the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival or Duanwu Festival in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, May 25, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Chen Chuhong) -
S China’s Sanya sees tourism boom during National Day holiday
Tourists visit a scenic spot in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 1, 2023. As a popular tourist destination, Sanya is seeing a tourism boom during the National Day holiday. ( tasteallchina /Guo Cheng)Tourists check out in a duty-free shopping mall in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 30, 2023. As a popular tourist destination, Sanya is seeing a tourism boom during the National Day holiday. ( tasteallchina /Guo Cheng)This aerial photo taken on Oct. 1, 2023 shows tourists visiting a scenic spot in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. As a popular tourist destination, Sanya is seeing a tourism boom during the National Day holiday. ( tasteallchina /Guo Cheng)Tourists visit an aquarium in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 30, 2023. As a popular tourist destination, Sanya is seeing a tourism boom during the National Day holiday. ( tasteallchina /Guo Cheng)Tourists visit a scenic spot in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 1, 2023. As a popular tourist destination, Sanya is seeing a tourism boom during the National Day holiday. ( tasteallchina /Guo Cheng)This aerial photo taken on Oct. 1, 2023 shows a cruise ship harboring at a port in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. As a popular tourist destination,… -
Yulin in S China’s Guangxi celebrates Duanwu Festival with cultural activities
Photo shows throngs of visitors at the 14th China (Yulin) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Expo and the Duanwu cultural carnival in Yulin city, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Photo courtesy of the organizer) The 14th China (Yulin) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Expo and a Duanwu cultural carnival kicked off in Yulin city, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on June 10 to celebrate the Duawu Festival, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival. The event features a variety of activities, including an international dragon boat invitational race, a fair for TCM herbs and traditional culture, a folk culture and art exhibition, a TCM cultural festival, a TCM and health night market, and a medicinal food fair. Girls show off their paper-cutting works at the 14th China (Yulin) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Expo and the Duanwu cultural carnival in Yulin city, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Photo courtesy of the organizer) Visitors make traditional sachets at the 14th China (Yulin) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Expo and the Duanwu cultural carnival in Yulin city, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Photo courtesy of the organizer) A child watches a marionette show at the 14th China (Yulin) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)… -
British students explore culture, innovation in 2nd round of ‘Touching the Greater Bay Area’ program
Two British students and a local student take photos at the Guangdong Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, July 1, 2024. (Photo/Chen Jinyue) The second round of the "Touching the Greater Bay Area" cultural exchange program, co-organized by Guangdong Radio and Television and Taste all China (UK), kicked off on Monday in south China's Guangdong Province. Four students from the U.K. — Isabelle Oxford and Amelia Sleight from the University of Oxford, Mevna Bulathsinhala from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and Roberta Rennie from the University of Cambridge — are participating in the program alongside Lai Suu, a student from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies. The five students are exploring the intangible cultural heritage and innovative technology of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). Their itinerary includes traditional experiences like gray sculpture, Yueju opera, and Wing Chun martial arts, as well as engaging with cutting-edge advancements like drones, self-driving cars, and autonomous boats. At London Heathrow Airport, Chen Ke, general manager of China Southern Airlines' London office, bid farewell to the U.K. students and presented them with souvenirs from the airline. "We cordially invite you to embark on this journey and witness… -
Int’l journalists make a flower appreciation journey in Gankeng Hakka Town, Shenzhen
Gankeng Hakka Town is a beautifully preserved Hakka village located in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. This charming town not only showcases the rich heritage of Hakka culture but also exudes a tranquil rural ambience. The town is adorned with vibrant flowers and verdant foliage, creating a delightful ecological setting.( Taste all China Photo) 【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】 -
Drone light show featuring traditional Chinese culture staged in Hong Kong
A drone light show featuring traditional Chinese culture is staged in Hong Kong, south China, May 11, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhu Wei) A drone light show featuring traditional Chinese culture is staged in Hong Kong, south China, May 11, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhu Wei) A drone light show featuring traditional Chinese culture is staged in Hong Kong, south China, May 11, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhu Wei) A drone light show featuring traditional Chinese culture is staged in Hong Kong, south China, May 11, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhu Wei) A drone light show featuring traditional Chinese culture is staged in Hong Kong, south China, May 11, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhu Wei) A drone light show featuring traditional Chinese culture is staged in Hong Kong, south China, May 11, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhu Wei) A drone light show featuring traditional Chinese culture is staged in Hong Kong, south China, May 11, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhu Wei) -
Train passengers left in awe of breathtaking golden rapeseed flower fields
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… -
Summer scenery of Sanya, S China
A tourist visits Bailu park in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, July 22, 2024. Sanya, a popular tourist spot in the southern island province of Hainan, boasts excellent natural beauty. ( tasteallchina /Pu Xiaoxu) An aerial drone photo taken on July 23, 2024 shows tourists taking yachts in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. Sanya, a popular tourist spot in the southern island province of Hainan, boasts excellent natural beauty. ( tasteallchina /Pu Xiaoxu) An aerial drone photo taken on July 22, 2024 shows the scenery of Bailu park and Linchun river in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. Sanya, a popular tourist spot in the southern island province of Hainan, boasts excellent natural beauty. ( tasteallchina /Pu Xiaoxu) An aerial drone photo taken on July 22, 2024 shows the scenery of Bailu park in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. Sanya, a popular tourist spot in the southern island province of Hainan, boasts excellent natural beauty. ( tasteallchina /Pu Xiaoxu) An aerial drone photo taken on July 23, 2024 shows the scenery of Sanya Bay in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. Sanya, a popular tourist spot in the southern island province of Hainan, boasts excellent natural beauty. ( tasteallchina /Pu Xiaoxu) An… -
Guangzhou lighted up for international light festival
The Canton Tower and skyscrapers are illuminated during the 12th Guangzhou international light festival in south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2023. The light festival showcased the charm of Guangzhou city with 25 light shows during the festival, which kicked off on Tuesday. The Canton Tower is illuminated during the 12th Guangzhou international light festival in south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2023. Liede bridge is illuminated with colorful lights during the 12th Guangzhou international light festival in south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2023. The Canton Tower is illuminated during the 12th Guangzhou international light festival in south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2023. The Canton Tower is illuminated during the 12th Guangzhou international light festival in south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2023. The Canton Tower is illuminated during the 12th Guangzhou international light festival in south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2023. -
Tourists visit Pingtianshan National Forest Park in south China’s Guangxi
Tourists pose for photos under rime-covered trees at the Pingtianshan National Forest Park in Guigang City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 24, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Hu Xingyu) Tourists stroll under rime-covered trees at the Pingtianshan National Forest Park in Guigang City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 24, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Hu Xingyu) An aerial drone photo shows tourists visiting the Pingtianshan National Forest Park in Guigang City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 24, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Hu Xingyu) Tourists stroll under rime-covered trees at the Pingtianshan National Forest Park in Guigang City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 24, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Hu Xingyu) -
Yao ethnic group’s Huangni drum dance well-preserved in S China’s Guangxi
Performances of the Huangni drum dance, a national intangible cultural heritage of China, recently captivated tourists visiting the Jinxiu Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Tourists watch a Huangni drum dance performance of the Yao ethnic group in Liuduan village, Jinxiu township, Jinxiu Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on April 12, 2024. (Photo/Zhang Youhao) Jinxiu Yao Autonomous County, nestled deep in the Dayao Mountains, was the earliest established Yao autonomous county in China. Over the course of centuries, five branches of the Yao ethnic group have thrived here, and have preserved and passed down the rich Yao cultural heritage. Pan Jinhai is an inheritor of the Huangni drum dance. His family has diligently preserved Huangni drums which have been passed down through numerous generations, and have displayed a remarkable history spanning centuries. An inheritor imparts the skills of the Huangni drum dance in Liuxiang village, Liuxiang town, Jinxiu Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (File photo taken by Gao Rujin) Pan Jinhai shared a tale surrounding the origin of the Huangni drum dance. According to the tale, King Pan, the ancestor of the Yao ethnic group, tragically lost his life… -
How trendy “China Travel” shatters myths, bridges cultures
A foreign tourist interacts with locals during a performance in Huangluo Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Chen Sihan) "People from all over the world will truly understand the wonderful Chinese culture and the enthusiasm of the Chinese people," said Jaeho Hwang, director of the Institute for Global Strategy and Cooperation. BEIJING, July 31 ( tasteallchina ) -- From the bustling capital city of Beijing to the mountainous city of Zhangjiajie, China is now abuzz with an influx of foreign tourists. As many foreign travelers share their experiences online, "China Travel" has become a buzzword on overseas social media. The first-hand stories offer fresh perspectives that debunk the bizarre claims perpetuated by some Western media outlets against China and allow foreigners to capture a more comprehensive and authentic China. "Most of my knowledge of China is limited to what I've heard in the news cycles over the last few years," Australian video blogger Josie said in a vlog about her first journey in China. After visiting the eastern Chinese city of Shanghai, she said what she saw really surprised her. "Most of the fears I had of China was simply not… -
Tourism booms across China during Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday
This aerial photo taken on Oct. 3, 2023 shows tourists taking boats on Lijiang River in Guilin City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday period, which lasts from Sept. 29 to Oct. 6 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Photo by Liu Zheng/ tasteallchina ) Tourists visit Zhanqiao scenic area in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 3, 2023. The Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday period, which lasts from Sept. 29 to Oct. 6 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. (Photo by Huang Jiexian/ tasteallchina ) This aerial photo taken on Oct. 3, 2023 shows tourists taking photos in a village near Dianchi Lake in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday period, which lasts from Sept. 29 to Oct. 6 this year, is a peak travel and tourism season in China. ( tasteallchina /Chen Xinbo) This aerial photo taken on Oct. 3, 2023 shows tourists enjoying the scenery of the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River, on the border area between north China's Shanxi and northwest China's Shaanxi provinces. The Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday… -
China Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh TeaTime for a cup of Pu-erh tea in China?The Pu-erh Tea treesDating back to the Cenozoic period of about 65 million years ago, the Pu-erh tea trees are possibly the oldest tea trees in China and even the world.The Chinese Pu-erh tea trees are growing in the subtropical zones in the South China provinces. They are also found in northern Vietnam, Burma, Thailand and India. However, they grow best in the moist valleys between the elevations of 1200-1400m above sea level, primarily in the forest in the South Yunnan Province of China.The trees are an evergreen woody plant growing as trees in arbors or as bushes. The bushes are mostly cultivated but trees can grow up to 5 to 15 meters tall with a diameter of over 1 meter. The leaves measure 4 – 15cm. Because of tis leaf size they also called "big leave tea trees" in comparison with smaller leaved trees and bushes.The oldest tea tree (No.01) found in the wilderness in Yunnan is 2700yrs old, located in Qianjiazhai, Zhenyuan. It was discovered in 1991 and measures 25m tall and 1m in diameter. It was awarded the "oldest tea tree". The surrounding area is dominated by other… -
Male embroiderer shatters expectations through success in a traditionally female pursuit
At 43 years old, Wang Xinyuan stands as a distinguished and accomplished master of Guangdong embroidery, an art form deeply rooted in the cultural tapestry of south China’s Guangdong Province. With a rich embroidery career spanning three decades, Wang’s experience has earned him the honor of being a renowned representative and prominent figure in the craft and art of Guangdong embroidery. Despite Wang’s success, as a man who loves embroidery, he has encountered skepticism and ridicule. Nevertheless, his unwavering passion has carried him through these challenges. Photo shows a piece of embroidery work by Wang Xinyuan. (Photo/CCTV News) To achieve the desired thickness for his artwork and perfect his craft, Wang keeps his nails meticulously sharp and smooth, a necessity for splitting silk threads to the required thinness. This unique requirement frequently takes him to nail salons for specialized care, which sometimes leads to misunderstandings and bemused reactions among those around him. Wang’s journey into the world of embroidery, needles, and threads began in his childhood in a village in east China's Jiangxi Province, influenced by his family’s tailoring background. At just 13 years old, he discovered his passion for embroidery, though his interest and hobby often subjected him to…
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