Cave exploration offers students immersive learning experiences

1 month ago

China's otherworldly mountains that inspired Avatar

BBC

China's otherworldly mountains that inspired Avatar Alamy Zhangjiajie, China's first national park, also features glass-bottomed bridges, a mountain elevator and a food court complete with a McDonald's for those inclined to take it easy. Shy – short for Shen Hong Yan – was my guide through Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in central China, and she knew there were better viewpoints …

China National Shy Mountain Chinese Way Mountains

1 month ago

World Go Park completed in Quzhou

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-12-09 The World Go Park, located at the southern foot of Lanke Mountain in Kecheng district, Quzhou, was completed on Dec 5. With a total investment of 363 million yuan, the park covers an area of 78,300 square meters and has a total construction area of 39,200 square meters. The World Go Exhibition Hall is the largest new …

Park Quzhou World Go Park

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Unveiling wonders of Hanshan scenic area in Taizhou

China Daily

Hanyan Cave in the Hanshan scenic area in Taizhou. Nestled about 30 kilometers west of Tiantai county's urban center in Taizhou, Zhejiang province, the Hanshan scenic area is a treasure trove of ancient tales and natural wonders. According to local lore, the revered monk Hanshan from the Tang Dynasty secluded himself in the area for over seven decades, leading to …

Cave Area Taizhou Hanshan Scenic Area Hanshan

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Unveiling wonders of Hanshan scenic area in Taizhou

China Daily

Hanyan Cave in the Hanshan scenic area in Taizhou. Nestled about 30 kilometers west of Tiantai county's urban center in Taizhou, Zhejiang province, the Hanshan scenic area is a treasure trove of ancient tales and natural wonders. According to local lore, the revered monk Hanshan from the Tang Dynasty secluded himself in the area for over seven decades, leading to …

Cave Area Taizhou Hanshan Scenic Area Hanshan

3 months ago

Jining blends past, present in cultural harmony

China Daily

Jining, a city steeped in cultural and natural heritage, is renowned for its Confucian sites, the Grand Canal, and the origins of its wetlands. A night drone light show at Nishan Sacred Land illuminates the sky. A mixed reality digital light show at the Sankong scenic area, where technology meets tradition in a spectacular display. The Sankong scenic area have …

Confucian Jining

3 months ago

Jining blends past, present in cultural harmony

China Daily

Jining, a city steeped in cultural and natural heritage, is renowned for its Confucian sites, the Grand Canal, and the origins of its wetlands. A night drone light show at Nishan Sacred Land illuminates the sky. A mixed reality digital light show at the Sankong scenic area, where technology meets tradition in a spectacular display. The Sankong scenic area have …

Confucian Jining

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tree and stone culture gives a minimal impression of art

China Daily

A penjing exhibition on the Roof Garden in Shanghai Museum East. The roof garden opened simultaneously with the exhibition The Resonance of Wood and Stone, featuring scholar's rocks and Shanghai-style penjing on Sept 6, which also marked the launch of the new Jiangnan Gallery. As visitors step into the atrium of the gallery, they will find a series of scholar's …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hechi adds a new autonomous region-level tourist resort

China Daily

Nandan Yaowangtianxia Tourist Resort in Hechi city has been recognized as the third autonomous region-level tourist resort in China, subsequent to the announcement of the list of autonomous region-level tourist resorts by the Department of Culture and Tourism of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Nandan Yaowangtianxia Tourist Resort is located in the Lihu Yao minority. It covers an area of …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Focus on 'Guilin Classics' brand: Bajiaozhai village

China Daily

The second batch of "Guilin Classics" brands was announced on Sept 4, with "Zishui Danxia" making the list. Located in the northern part of Meixi town, Ziyuan county, Guilin, bordering Xinning county, Hunan province, the Bajiaozhai village was formed between 135 million and 65 million years ago in the Cretaceous strata. The Bajiaozhai village is nestled within the 125 square …

Guilin Bajiaozhai Village Danxia

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Focus on 'Guilin Classics' brand: Bajiaozhai village

China Daily

The second batch of "Guilin Classics" brands was announced on Sept 4, with "Zishui Danxia" making the list. Located in the northern part of Meixi town, Ziyuan county, Guilin, bordering Xinning county, Hunan province, the Bajiaozhai village was formed between 135 million and 65 million years ago in the Cretaceous strata. The Bajiaozhai village is nestled within the 125 square …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Focus on 'Guilin Classics' brand: Bajiaozhai village

China Daily

The second batch of "Guilin Classics" brands was announced on Sept 4, with "Zishui Danxia" making the list. Located in the northern part of Meixi town, Ziyuan county, Guilin, bordering Xinning county, Hunan province, the Bajiaozhai village was formed between 135 million and 65 million years ago in the Cretaceous strata. The Bajiaozhai village is nestled within the 125 square …

Guilin Bajiaozhai Village Danxia

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Safeguarding the cultural landscape

China Daily

The Nankan cliff statues in Bazhong, Sichuan province, from the Tang Dynasty. Forum highlights remarkable progress in conserving cave temples, report Wang Ru in Dunhuang, Gansu province, and Ma Jingna in Lanzhou. Together, they form cave temples — a special cultural landscape embodying the reverence of ancient people for divine blessings. China boasts many dazzling cave temples, including the Mogao …

China Temples Cave Cave Temples

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Safeguarding the cultural landscape

China Daily

The Nankan cliff statues in Bazhong, Sichuan province, from the Tang Dynasty. Forum highlights remarkable progress in conserving cave temples, report Wang Ru in Dunhuang, Gansu province, and Ma Jingna in Lanzhou. Together, they form cave temples — a special cultural landscape embodying the reverence of ancient people for divine blessings. China boasts many dazzling cave temples, including the Mogao …

China Temples Cave Cave Temples

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Safeguarding the cultural landscape

China Daily

The Nankan cliff statues in Bazhong, Sichuan province, from the Tang Dynasty. Forum highlights remarkable progress in conserving cave temples, report Wang Ru in Dunhuang, Gansu province, and Ma Jingna in Lanzhou. Together, they form cave temples — a special cultural landscape embodying the reverence of ancient people for divine blessings. China boasts many dazzling cave temples, including the Mogao …

China Temples Cave Cave Temples

4 months ago

A city of wonder to wander

China Daily

Dazu is home to one of the country's greatest Buddhist grottoes. Day 3: Let's rock Dazu district is about 100 km west of downtown, and the tour to Dazu Rock Carvings will take a day. One of the four greatest Buddhist grottoes in China, it has a history of more than 1,000 years and was listed as a UNESCO World …

China Lotus Dazu Carvings

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Yizhou Jiulanghua Scenic Area welcomes visitors with enhanced facilities

China Daily

The Jiulanghua Waterfall Scenic Area in Hechi offers people the chance to immerse themselves in the cool water, either wading in or floating leisurely on a raft. Additionally, the park features amenities such as a children's play area and raft rental services, ensuring that all visitors' needs are met. Located in Helin village, Sancha town, Yizhou district, the scenic area …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Yizhou Jiulanghua Scenic Area

China Daily

The Jiulanghua Waterfall Scenic Area in Hechi offers people the chance to immerse themselves in the cool water, either wading in or floating leisurely on a raft. Additionally, the park features amenities such as a children's play area and raft rental services, ensuring that all visitors' needs are met. Located in Helin village, Sancha town, Yizhou district, the scenic area …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Overseas internet influencers explore treasure of Ningde's Zhouning county

China Daily

gofujian.com.cn | Updated: 2024-08-26 The 13th Ningde UNESCO Global Geopark Culture & Tourism Festival kicked off in Zhouning county in Ningde, East China's Fujian province, on the evening of Aug 23, bringing Zhouning's unspoiled landscapes and rich history to a wider audience and inviting people to explore its hidden treasures. During the event, three international influencers from the US, Ukraine, …

Ningde Zhouning Influencers Explore

5 months, 2 weeks ago

On-site museum takes closer look

China Daily

Pottery exhibits and the No 3 tomb on display at the Qiuci Wei and Jin Ancient Tomb Site Museum in Kuqa, Aksu prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. A newly opened museum at an ancient tomb site in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region allows visitors to observe a key ancient city state on the Silk Road from up close. Visitors thus …

Museum Qiuci Wei

5 months, 2 weeks ago

On-site museum takes closer look

China Daily

Pottery exhibits and the No 3 tomb on display at the Qiuci Wei and Jin Ancient Tomb Site Museum in Kuqa, Aksu prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. A newly opened museum at an ancient tomb site in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region allows visitors to observe a key ancient city state on the Silk Road from up close. Visitors thus …

Museum Qiuci

5 months, 2 weeks ago

On-site museum takes closer look

China Daily

Pottery exhibits and the No 3 tomb on display at the Qiuci Wei and Jin Ancient Tomb Site Museum in Kuqa, Aksu prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. A newly opened museum at an ancient tomb site in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region allows visitors to observe a key ancient city state on the Silk Road from up close. Visitors thus …

Museum Qiuci

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Jining blends past, present in cultural harmony

China Daily

Jining, a city steeped in cultural and natural heritage, is renowned for its Confucian sites, the Grand Canal, and the origins of its wetlands. A night drone light show at Nishan Sacred Land illuminates the sky. A mixed reality digital light show at the Sankong scenic area, where technology meets tradition in a spectacular display. The Sankong scenic area have …

Confucian Jining

8 months ago

Hechi emerges as popular tourist destination during May Day holiday

China Daily

Over the May Day holiday from May 1 to 5, Hechi city witnessed a significant increase in the number of tourists. Hechi Garden Expo Park introduced large-scale drone formation performances, waterfall fireworks music performances, and giant pink flame mountain night performances. Geyasi Valley hosted an ecological bonfire evening party, creating a strong festive atmosphere, with high popularity in major scenic …

Hechi

8 months, 1 week ago

Unraveling the depths

China Daily

The underground fissure at the Shier Beihou scenic area. Liu Dezhang, executive president of Guizhou Shier Beihou Tourism Development, explains, "Traditional cave development involves building walkways and installing lighting for tourists to sightsee the geological landscapes. However, the Shuanghe Cave scenic area has innovated cave tourism by developing outdoor sports events tailored to the features of different cave branches. The …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Explore Hechi's water-themed summer adventure route

China Daily

With May Day holiday approaching, summer isn't far behind, and Hechi has launched a summer-themed itinerary. DAY 1 Visit the Niujiaozhai Waterfall Cluster Scenic Area in Huanjiang Maonan autonomous county to witness the spectacular scenery of nine well-known waterfalls, including Tongtian Waterfall, Shuilian Cave, Sandie Spring, and Seven Fairies Waterfall. In the afternoon, head to the Mulun Karst Ecotourism Area …

Area Nandan Hechi

8 months, 1 week ago

Explore Hechi's water-themed summer adventure route

China Daily

With May Day holiday approaching, summer isn't far behind, and Hechi has launched a summer-themed itinerary. DAY 1 Visit the Niujiaozhai Waterfall Cluster Scenic Area in Huanjiang Maonan autonomous county to witness the spectacular scenery of nine well-known waterfalls, including Tongtian Waterfall, Shuilian Cave, Sandie Spring, and Seven Fairies Waterfall. In the afternoon, head to the Mulun Karst Ecotourism Area …

Area Nandan Hechi

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Intl students amazed by Zibo's captivating scenery

China Daily

Over 20 international students from Germany, Japan, and the Republic of Korea visit the Hongye Shiyan Scenic Area in Boshan district, Zibo. Over 20 international students from Germany, Japan, and the Republic of Korea recently visited the Hongye Shiyan Scenic Area in Boshan district, Zibo, East China's Shandong province, immersing themselves in the beautiful natural scenery and traditional culture. In …

Zibo Scenic Area Boshan

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Intl students amazed by Zibo's captivating scenery

China Daily

Over 20 international students from Germany, Japan, and the Republic of Korea visit the Hongye Shiyan Scenic Area in Boshan district, Zibo. Over 20 international students from Germany, Japan, and the Republic of Korea recently visited the Hongye Shiyan Scenic Area in Boshan district, Zibo, East China's Shandong province, immersing themselves in the beautiful natural scenery and traditional culture. In …

Zibo Boshan

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Intl students amazed by Zibo's captivating scenery

China Daily

Over 20 international students from Germany, Japan, and the Republic of Korea visit the Hongye Shiyan Scenic Area in Boshan district, Zibo. Over 20 international students from Germany, Japan, and the Republic of Korea recently visited the Hongye Shiyan Scenic Area in Boshan district, Zibo, East China's Shandong province, immersing themselves in the beautiful natural scenery and traditional culture. In …

Zibo Boshan

10 months ago

Guiyang's tourist appeal grows

China Daily

The Panlong Cave in the Guanshanhu district, Guiyang, has well-preserved stalactites and stalagmites. Tourists fascinated by Guizhou's karst landscapes can also visit Panlong Cave within the scenic area. Based on the average growth rate of stalactites, which is one centimeter per 100 years, this stalactite has been formed over a span of at least 150,000 years. To better serve residents …

11 months ago

French brand holds anniversary celebration in Jinyun's stone caves

China Daily

The 300th anniversary celebration of the renowned French brand Rémy Martin is held in stone caves within the Xiandu scenic spot in Jinyun county, Lishui, Zhejiang province. Recently, the 300th anniversary celebration of the renowned French brand Rémy Martin was held in stone caves within the Xiandu scenic spot in Jinyun county, Lishui, Zhejiang province. Within the stone caves, event …

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1 year ago

Expedition goes deep to safeguard Shuanghe Cave

China Daily

Students and teachers from Beijing Forestry University explore the Shuanghe Cave in Guizhou province in November. GENG GUOBIAO/FOR CHINA DAILY Beijing Forestry University students and teachers recently took part in a "crossover expedition" in Asia's longest cave in Guizhou province, conducting experiments with experts to better understand and protect its rare ecosystem. Zhou Wenlong, deputy director of the Guizhou Institute …

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1 year ago

Expedition goes deep to safeguard Shuanghe Cave

China Daily

Zhou Wenlong introduces the cave to the students and teachers. In the past, most students visiting Shuanghe Cave were primary and middle school students learning about karst formations. Li said she was impressed by a poem projected on a rock in the cave that read "I can't tell you all my secrets, as they are still growing". Previously, the cave …

Shuanghe Cave Cave Zhou

1 year, 1 month ago

Off the beaten track

China Daily

Hou'er Sinkhole and Hejia Cave in Guizhou province boast unique karst landscapes and are home to a variety of plants. A boat lies at anchor along a plank walkway and is probably used to take visitors to explore part of the downstream cave. We walked into the upstream cave and scaled a steep stone passage for several hundred meters. Later, …

Cave

1 year, 1 month ago

A naturally elevating trip

China Daily

A path winds along a river and heads to a karst cave at the Niangniangshan scenic area in Panzhou, Guizhou province. CHEN LIANG/CHINA DAILY Guizhou's stunning landscapes, and lack of crowds, make it a perfect place to lift the spirits, Chen Liang reports. It seems that every popular tourist attraction is crowded and every hotel at a popular scenic area …

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1 year, 1 month ago

A naturally elevating trip

China Daily

A path winds along a river and heads to a karst cave at the Niangniangshan scenic area in Panzhou, Guizhou province. CHEN LIANG/CHINA DAILY Guizhou's stunning landscapes, and lack of crowds, make it a perfect place to lift the spirits, Chen Liang reports. It seems that every popular tourist attraction is crowded and every hotel at a popular scenic area …

Guizhou Guiyang Xingyi Panzhou

1 year, 3 months ago

Repairing the past, restoring our future

China Daily

Visitors appreciate rock carvings in Baodingshan, one of the five major clusters in Dazu district, Chongqing. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Cave temple protection in Chongqing requires effort, talent and pride in rich heritage A massive array of stunning rock carvings are receiving ever more attention and protection as they regain their past glory. The rudimentary wooden structure was built in the …

China Rock Chongqing

1 year, 3 months ago

Repairing the past, restoring our future

China Daily

Visitors appreciate rock carvings in Baodingshan, one of the five major clusters in Dazu district, Chongqing. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Cave temple protection in Chongqing requires effort, talent and pride in rich heritage A massive array of stunning rock carvings are receiving ever more attention and protection as they regain their past glory. The rudimentary wooden structure was built in the …

China Rock Chongqing

1 year, 3 months ago

Repairing the past, restoring our future

China Daily

Visitors appreciate rock carvings in Baodingshan, one of the five major clusters in Dazu district, Chongqing. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Cave temple protection in Chongqing requires effort, talent and pride in rich heritage A massive array of stunning rock carvings are receiving ever more attention and protection as they regain their past glory. The rudimentary wooden structure was built in the …

China Rock Chongqing

1 year, 3 months ago

Repairing the past, restoring our future

China Daily

Visitors appreciate rock carvings in Baodingshan, one of the five major clusters in Dazu district, Chongqing. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Cave temple protection in Chongqing requires effort, talent and pride in rich heritage A massive array of stunning rock carvings are receiving ever more attention and protection as they regain their past glory. The rudimentary wooden structure was built in the …

China Rock Chongqing

1 year, 4 months ago

Findings shed light on capital's impressive past

China Daily

The exterior of the Beijing Archaeological Site Museum. YANG ZHIGUO/FOR CHINA DAILY Past and present Zhongdu, which covered 25 sq km, was the capital for 62 years in the Jin Dynasty. "When Wanyan Liang first moved the capital to Zhongdu, the city's population was relatively small," Ding said. The Beijing municipal government said bidding to construct a themed city park …

City Beijing Jin Ding Jin Dynasty Zhongdu Shed Light

1 year, 4 months ago

Findings shed light on capital's impressive past

China Daily

The exterior of the Beijing Archaeological Site Museum. YANG ZHIGUO/FOR CHINA DAILY Past and present Zhongdu, which covered 25 sq km, was the capital for 62 years in the Jin Dynasty. "When Wanyan Liang first moved the capital to Zhongdu, the city's population was relatively small," Ding said. The Beijing municipal government said bidding to construct a themed city park …

City Beijing Jin Ding Jin Dynasty Zhongdu

1 year, 4 months ago

A long walk on the wild side

China Daily

Daqikong area yields karst landscape typical of Libo county. Since my high school years, I've always been encouraged by a line from the prose A Trip to Baochan Mountain by Wang Anshi, a renowned Northern Song period politician and poet. "The world's most sublime, grotesque and unique views often come from the places which are far away and difficult to …

1 year, 4 months ago

A long walk on the wild side

China Daily

Daqikong area yields karst landscape typical of Libo county. Since my high school years, I've always been encouraged by a line from the prose A Trip to Baochan Mountain by Wang Anshi, a renowned Northern Song period politician and poet. "The world's most sublime, grotesque and unique views often come from the places which are far away and difficult to …

1 year, 4 months ago

Dedicated to a new age of restoration

China Daily

The Mogao Caves in Dunhuang are a popular destination for tourists. WANG KAIHAO/CHINA DAILY The site, which, archaeologists estimate, dates back to the Northern Wei Dynasty, shares cultural and artistic consistency with the Mogao Caves. He's always been astonished at the ability of the ancient painters to precisely portray the mental state of the characters, and to present dynamic scenes …

1 year, 5 months ago

Photo exhibition hopes to raise awareness on Mogao Caves

China Daily

A painted sculpture at Cave 45 of Mogao Caves, Dunhuang, Gansu province. Photographer Wu Jian has been focusing his lens on Mogao Caves, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu province, for over four decades. He said at the exhibition's opening ceremony that it's a display of part of his works taken at more than 40 cultural …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Photo exhibition hopes to raise awareness on Mogao Caves

China Daily

A painted sculpture at Cave 45 of Mogao Caves, Dunhuang, Gansu province. Photographer Wu Jian has been focusing his lens on Mogao Caves, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu province, for over four decades. He said at the exhibition's opening ceremony that it's a display of part of his works taken at more than 40 cultural …

Cultural Heritage Silk Road Road Beijing China Daily Silk Caves

1 year, 5 months ago

Photo exhibition hopes to raise awareness on Mogao Caves

China Daily

A painted sculpture at Cave 45 of Mogao Caves, Dunhuang, Gansu province. Photographer Wu Jian has been focusing his lens on Mogao Caves, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu province, for over four decades. He said at the exhibition's opening ceremony that it's a display of part of his works taken at more than 40 cultural …

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