Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes
7 months ago

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes

China Daily  

A wine brewing technique from Beijing is one of the highlights on display at the Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing on Friday. At the recent Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing, multiple tourism routes featuring elements of intangible cultural heritage were unveiled, marking a collaborative effort between the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism and the city's Tongzhou district. These innovative routes aim to pique visitors' interest in intangible cultural heritage and the rich cultural tapestry of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal region. By integrating intangible cultural heritage into tourist destinations, resorts and leisure areas, the initiative seeks to elevate the cultural significance and immersive experience of these spaces. The event also featured a vibrant cultural fair showcasing intangible cultural heritage treasures from seven provinces and cities along the canal, such as the art of incense making from Hebei and intricate silk embroidery from Zhejiang, offering attendees a glimpse into the diverse and time-honored traditions along this historic waterway.

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Shandong to showcase artistic treasures at upcoming expo

China Daily  

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Seven decades of China's arts and crafts on display
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Seven decades of China's arts and crafts on display

China Daily  

Delicate items reflecting China's arts and crafts development over the past 70 years are on display in Beijing until Feb 12. Beijing Gongmei Group unveiled a grand exhibition on Thursday that showcases its inheritance and development of China's arts and crafts culture for the past 70 years. The Harnessing the Power of Arts and Crafts section gathers materials bearing historical …

Exploring heritage along the Grand Canal through art
1 month ago

Exploring heritage along the Grand Canal through art

China Daily  

2024 marks the 10th anniversary of China's successful bid to inscribe China's Grand Canal as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In an effort to introduce China's Grand Canal and its related cultural heritage to a broader audience, the "China Chic - Reviving China's Heritage" project by China Daily Website is calling for artists worldwide to show their artistic finesse and …

Exploring heritage along the Grand Canal through art
1 month ago

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China Daily  

2024 marks the 10th anniversary of China's successful bid to inscribe China's Grand Canal as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In an effort to introduce China's Grand Canal and its related cultural heritage to a broader audience, the "China Chic - Reviving China's Heritage" project by China Daily Website is calling for artists worldwide to show their artistic finesse and …

Exhibition zooms in on cultural heritage
2 months ago

Exhibition zooms in on cultural heritage

China Daily  

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Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation

China Daily  

Environment Beijing is enhancing environmental management, improving the canal ecosystem and developing cultural living areas. In Xicheng district, Beijing's Shichahai Scenic Area, the starting point of the Tonghui River, saw the construction of a 3-kilometer lakeside walking path and the establishment of a 10.9-hectare Xihai Wetland Park in 2018. After comprehensive repairs and preservation of the cultural relics, the area …

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation
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Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation

China Daily  

Environment Beijing is enhancing environmental management, improving the canal ecosystem and developing cultural living areas. In Xicheng district, Beijing's Shichahai Scenic Area, the starting point of the Tonghui River, saw the construction of a 3-kilometer lakeside walking path and the establishment of a 10.9-hectare Xihai Wetland Park in 2018. After comprehensive repairs and preservation of the cultural relics, the area …

Fair attracts culture and tourism enthusiasts
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China Daily  

Central Axis-themed cultural works on display at the culture and tourism exhibition hosted by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism at the China International Fair for Trade in Services on Thursday. AI-powered travel experiences and more than 400 popular cultural and tourism creative products, including magnets, porcelain, accessories and postal items packed in visitors to the culture and …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Fair attracts culture and tourism enthusiasts

China Daily  

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China Daily  

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Culture in motion takes heritage for a spin
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Culture in motion takes heritage for a spin

China Daily  

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Culture in motion takes heritage for a spin
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Culture in motion takes heritage for a spin

China Daily  

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Museum visitors relish buying creative souvenirs
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China Daily  

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International delegation explores Huzhou's water conservancy heritage
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China Daily  

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China Daily  

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

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China Daily  

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China Daily  

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Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

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Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
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Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

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Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
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Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

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Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
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Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

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Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

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Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

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Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

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Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

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Xizang showcasing cultural heritage, travel delights in Beijing
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Xizang showcasing cultural heritage, travel delights in Beijing

China Daily  

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China Daily  

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Diplomats feel the charm of Beijing's culture
6 months ago

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China Daily  

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China Daily  

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Foreigners give thumbs-up to Qingdao's efforts in cultural heritage protection
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Foreigners give thumbs-up to Qingdao's efforts in cultural heritage protection

China Daily  

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Craftsmanship shows Beijing style
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Craftsmanship shows Beijing style

China Daily  

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Craftsmanship shows Beijing style
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Craftsmanship shows Beijing style

China Daily  

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Rich heritage empowers Qingdao's tourism growth
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rich heritage empowers Qingdao's tourism growth

China Daily  

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Taizhou attracts over 1m visits over Dragon Boat Festival holiday
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Taizhou attracts over 1m visits over Dragon Boat Festival holiday

China Daily  

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Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes

China Daily  

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Beijing receives 7.8 million holiday traveler visits
7 months ago

Beijing receives 7.8 million holiday traveler visits

China Daily  

A folk costume tour is arranged in Haidian district during the festival. During the recent Dragon Boat Festival from June 8 to 10, Beijing experienced a surge in tourism, with approximately 7.8 million traveler visits and a remarkable 10 billion yuan in tourism expenditures, as reported by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism. Key attractions such as Wangfujing …

Beijing receives 7.8 million holiday traveler visits
7 months ago

Beijing receives 7.8 million holiday traveler visits

China Daily  

A folk costume tour is arranged in Haidian district during the festival. During the recent Dragon Boat Festival from June 8 to 10, Beijing experienced a surge in tourism, with approximately 7.8 million traveler visits and a remarkable 10 billion yuan in tourism expenditures, as reported by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism. Key attractions such as Wangfujing …

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes
7 months ago

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes

China Daily  

A wine brewing technique from Beijing is one of the highlights on display at the Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing on Friday. At the recent Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing, multiple tourism routes featuring elements of intangible cultural heritage were unveiled, marking a collaborative effort between the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism …

Beijing receives 7.8 million holiday traveler visits
7 months ago

Beijing receives 7.8 million holiday traveler visits

China Daily  

A folk costume tour is arranged in Haidian district during the festival. During the recent Dragon Boat Festival from June 8 to 10, Beijing experienced a surge in tourism, with approximately 7.8 million traveler visits and a remarkable 10 billion yuan in tourism expenditures, as reported by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism. Key attractions such as Wangfujing …

Beijing receives 7.8 million holiday traveler visits
7 months ago

Beijing receives 7.8 million holiday traveler visits

China Daily  

A folk costume tour is arranged in Haidian district during the festival. During the recent Dragon Boat Festival from June 8 to 10, Beijing experienced a surge in tourism, with approximately 7.8 million traveler visits and a remarkable 10 billion yuan in tourism expenditures, as reported by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism. Key attractions such as Wangfujing …

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes
7 months ago

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes

China Daily  

A wine brewing technique from Beijing is one of the highlights on display at the Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing on Friday. At the recent Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing, multiple tourism routes featuring elements of intangible cultural heritage were unveiled, marking a collaborative effort between the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism …

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes
7 months ago

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes

China Daily  

A wine brewing technique from Beijing is one of the highlights on display at the Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing on Friday. At the recent Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing, multiple tourism routes featuring elements of intangible cultural heritage were unveiled, marking a collaborative effort between the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism …

Innovative models of intangible cultural heritage unveiled in Zhejiang
7 months ago

Innovative models of intangible cultural heritage unveiled in Zhejiang

China Daily  

A poem recital to folk music performance is staged at a promotional event in Zhejiang province that selected 36 innovative models of intangible cultural heritage nationwide. Lan Jing, the director of the center, emphasized that the primary objective behind this promotional event is to amplify the societal impact and recognition of these exceptional cases, fostering a deeper exploration of innovative …

Innovative models of intangible cultural heritage unveiled in Zhejiang
7 months ago

Innovative models of intangible cultural heritage unveiled in Zhejiang

China Daily  

Government officials and cultural inheritors attend the event to promote the in-depth development of innovative work in the dissemination of intangible cultural heritage. In a prestigious selection event held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, 36 groundbreaking models of intangible cultural heritage have been meticulously chosen from a pool of 153 contenders nationwide. This event, jointly organized by the Zhejiang provincial department …

Innovative models of intangible cultural heritage unveiled in Zhejiang
7 months ago

Innovative models of intangible cultural heritage unveiled in Zhejiang

China Daily  

Government officials and cultural inheritors attend the event to promote the in-depth development of innovative work in the dissemination of intangible cultural heritage. In a prestigious selection event held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, 36 groundbreaking models of intangible cultural heritage have been meticulously chosen from a pool of 153 contenders nationwide. This event, jointly organized by the Zhejiang provincial department …

Qinghai unveils cultural tourism promotion event in Jinan
7 months ago

Qinghai unveils cultural tourism promotion event in Jinan

China Daily  

A captivating performance featuring Qinghai's unique dance and music showcases the province's rich cultural heritage. On June 2, the 2024 Qinghai Cultural Tourism Promotion Event was held in Jinan, Shandong province. Over 60 cultural tourism enterprises from Qinghai province showcased their unique offerings, encompassing an array of specialties from Qinghai, including distinctive agricultural and livestock products, time-honored handicrafts, tantalizing cuisine, …

Qinghai unveils cultural tourism promotion event in Jinan
7 months ago

Qinghai unveils cultural tourism promotion event in Jinan

China Daily  

A captivating performance featuring Qinghai's unique dance and music showcases the province's rich cultural heritage. On June 2, the 2024 Qinghai Cultural Tourism Promotion Event was held in Jinan, Shandong province. Over 60 cultural tourism enterprises from Qinghai province showcased their unique offerings, encompassing an array of specialties from Qinghai, including distinctive agricultural and livestock products, time-honored handicrafts, tantalizing cuisine, …

Binhai New Area hosts cultural event
7 months, 1 week ago

Binhai New Area hosts cultural event

China Daily  

Tianjin and Northwest China's Qinghai province hosted a cultural and tourism-themed event at the Tianjin Binhai Cultural Center on May 29, with over 1,000 attendees from government, enterprises and social sectors. The event highlighted the deep integration of industries between Qinghai and Tianjin, resulting in the signing of cooperation agreements for 24 key projects across eight categories, including major cultural …

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