Enchanting tidal landscape appears at Qiantang River in Jiaxing

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Wintering birds arrive at Hongfeng Lake

Various wintering birds arrive at Hongfeng Lake Wetland Reserve. Groups of tringa ochropuses, ruddy shelducks, spot-billed ducks, and little egrets migrating south for the winter recently arrived at Hongfeng Lake Wetland Reserve in Qingzhen, a county-level city located west of Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province. As an important migratory passage, Hongfeng Lake has won the favor of overwintering …

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Visionary homes in on rustic charms

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A bird's-eye view of Haiwei village in Xiapu county, Ningde, East China's Fujian province, the home of Jiang Yu, founder of a travel company. For Jiang Yu's parents, a college degree meant a different life for their son who left Haiwei, a coastal village in Xiapu county, Ningde, East China's Fujian province. Seeing the potential in tourism, Jiang and two …

Jiang Haiwei Xiapu

Visionary homes in on rustic charms

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A bird's-eye view of Haiwei village in Xiapu county, Ningde, East China's Fujian province, the home of Jiang Yu, founder of a travel company. For Jiang Yu's parents, a college degree meant a different life for their son who left Haiwei, a coastal village in Xiapu county, Ningde, East China's Fujian province. Seeing the potential in tourism, Jiang and two …

Jiang Haiwei Xiapu

2 weeks, 5 days ago

North China wetland welcomes large number of rare cranes

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SHIJIAZHUANG -- About 470 white-naped cranes, a bird species under first-class national protection in China, have been spotted in a wetland in North China's Hebei province, according to local authorities. The large population exceeds the number previously recorded in Haixing wetland, which is located in the city of Cangzhou, the city's wildlife rescue center said. Meng Derong, an avian expert, …

China Wetland Welcomes

2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Mysterious' mountains start to reveal their natural wonders

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White-eared night heron ZHAO XUEBING/FOR CHINA DAILY Green peafowl sanctuary Among the fascinating animals in the Ailao Mountains, Wu is most concerned about the endangered green peafowl, also included on the IUCN red list. Deep within the Ailao Mountains, in Shuangbai county of Chuxiong, a prefecture-level nature reserve named Konglong River was established in 2003 to protect the green peafowl. …

Green River Valley Peafowl Mysterious Mountains

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Yellow River Delta awes with stunning bird waves

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A stunning "bird wave" spectacle unfolded over the wetlands of the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve in Dongying, East China's Shandong province. This "bird wave" occurs when birds fly together in coordinated groups to reduce predation risks and improve foraging efficiency. With the wetlands' ecological restoration in recent years, the Yellow River Delta's "bird wave" has gained nationwide attention, …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Explore charm of seasons at Dongping Lake

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From the blossoms of spring to the golden autumn, Dongping Lake in Taian, Shandong, is a picture-perfect paradise all year round. Dongping Lake covers 626 square kilometers, with a perennial water surface of 208 sq km, and is a national AAAA-level scenic spot. The Yellow River skirts the western part of the lake, the Daqing River runs through it like …

Lake Dongping Lake

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Explore charm of seasons at Dongping Lake

China Daily

From the blossoms of spring to the golden autumn, Dongping Lake in Taian, Shandong, is a picture-perfect paradise all year round. Dongping Lake covers 626 square kilometers, with a perennial water surface of 208 sq km, and is a national AAAA-level scenic spot. The Yellow River skirts the western part of the lake, the Daqing River runs through it like …

Lake Dongping Lake

1 month, 1 week ago

Guardians preserve precious water at key source

China Daily

Local residents and researchers play important roles in water protection in Nagchu, Xizang autonomous region — a city that serves as a strategic guarantee for water resources in China. Knowing the importance of protecting the water ecology, the city government has hired thousands of residents to undertake the duties of patrolling the natural environment, including grasslands, lakes, glaciers, wetlands, rivers …

China Water River Nagchu

1 month, 1 week ago

Guardians preserve precious water at key source

China Daily

Local residents and researchers play important roles in water protection in Nagchu, Xizang autonomous region — a city that serves as a strategic guarantee for water resources in China. Knowing the importance of protecting the water ecology, the city government has hired thousands of residents to undertake the duties of patrolling the natural environment, including grasslands, lakes, glaciers, wetlands, rivers …

China Water River Nagchu

1 month, 1 week ago

Dongying bird-watching competition highlights rich ecosystem

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A two-day bird-watching competition, one of the primary activities in the second bird-watching event of the Yellow River Delta – which was held in Dongying city, in East China's Shandong province – recently wrapped up in triumph. A total of 171 bird species were recorded, including 11 national first-class protected species such as the baer's pochard, relict gull and dalmatian …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Cultural tourism blooms in Greater Huangshan Region

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White capsule hotels are erected along the cusps of hills, along with a pentagonal tea house amid a tea garden. Vitalization is in the air in the Greater Huangshan Region — a lush area that encompasses cities of Huangshan, Chizhou, Anqing and Xuancheng in East China's Anhui province. Cities in the Greater Huangshan Region are keen on promoting their "golden …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Cultural tourism blooms in Greater Huangshan Region

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Tangjiazhuang village offers a pristine playground for water sports. "The development of cultural tourism requires us to improve the rural environment, including sanitary conditions and infrastructure," said Jiang Feng, the village head. It is situated at the foot of Huangshan Mountain, but the tip of the mountain can be seen behind creamy clouds in the district's sunrise boulevards. The district …

Village Huangshan

1 month, 1 week ago

Cultural tourism blooms in Greater Huangshan Region

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Tangjiazhuang village offers a pristine playground for water sports. "The development of cultural tourism requires us to improve the rural environment, including sanitary conditions and infrastructure," said Jiang Feng, the village head. It is situated at the foot of Huangshan Mountain, but the tip of the mountain can be seen behind creamy clouds in the district's sunrise boulevards. The district …

Huangshan Tangjiazhuang Village

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bumper harvest of rice, crabs in Quzhou

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chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-11-07 Workers catch Chinese mitten crabs. At a farm in Jiangshan, a county-level city in Quzhou, Zhejiang province, workers were busy catching Chinese mitten crabs in the rice fields on Nov 6. The farm raises Chinese mitten crabs on over 133,000 square meters, with 87,000 square meters being its first attempt at a rice-crab symbiosis model. Chinese mitten …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Exploring Tai'an's Dongping by bike

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The 5th Shandong Province Rural Self-driving Tour and Shandong Province Bicycle City League Annual Finals kicked off at Dasong Everbright City in Dongping county of Tai'an city on Nov 3. Dongping Lake in Tai'an is the only important flood storage area in the Yellow River Basin, and in 2023, it was named a national-level beautiful lake. Dongping Lake boasts picturesque …

City Tour Shandong Lake Dongping County Dongping Lake Dongping

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Exploring Tai'an's Dongping by bike

China Daily

The 5th Shandong Province Rural Self-driving Tour and Shandong Province Bicycle City League Annual Finals kicked off at Dasong Everbright City in Dongping county of Tai'an city on Nov 3. Dongping Lake in Tai'an is the only important flood storage area in the Yellow River Basin, and in 2023, it was named a national-level beautiful lake. Dongping Lake boasts picturesque …

City Tour Shandong Lake Dongping County Dongping Lake Dongping

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tai'an advances ecological conservation, high-quality development in Yellow River Basin

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Photo taken on Oct 31 shows scenery of Dongping Lake in Tai'an, Shandong province. The lake, located in Dongping county of Tai’an city, is an important flood storage and retention area in the lower reaches of China's second longest river, the Yellow River, and is of great significance in the national strategy for ecological protection and high-quality development in the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tai'an advances ecological conservation, high-quality development in Yellow River Basin

China Daily

Photo taken on Oct 31 shows scenery of Dongping Lake in Tai'an, Shandong province. The lake, located in Dongping county of Tai’an city, is an important flood storage and retention area in the lower reaches of China's second longest river, the Yellow River, and is of great significance in the national strategy for ecological protection and high-quality development in the …

Development Water Shandong River Lake Yellow Yellow River Basin

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dancing Leaves Paint the Mountains of North China in Autumn

China Daily

A breathtaking autumn spectacle unfolds in North China's Shanxi province, painting the mountains in hues of red and gold. The Yellow River No 1 Tourist Highway in Qijiahe township is a vibrant canvas of colors, attracting visitors to capture memories of the enchanting scenery. Autumn in Datong, Changzhi, and Lizhai townships showcases the beauty of nature's vibrant palette, leaving a …

Nature Autumn China Landscape Taiyuan

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Huzhou opens its longest water tourism route

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chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: Oct 29, 2024 A vessel brings visitors on the "West Tiaoxi River-Taihu Lake" water tourism route. The first water tourism route of Anji county, Huzhou, Zhejiang province, linking West Tiaoxi River to Taihu Lake, set sail on Oct 27. Zhu Haibing, deputy director of the Anji West Tiaoxi River Basin High-Quality Development Service Center, noted the route's …

River West Tiaoxi River Huzhou Opens

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Four routes for 2024 intl bird-watching season in Dongying

China Daily

In the changing seasons, the Yellow River estuary in Dongying city, East China's Shandong province enters its peak bird-watching season. This route starts at Yonghong Road and Dongba Road, moving through Binhai Avenue, Xiaodao River Wharf, Binhai Wetlands, and the Yellow River Embankment, leading to the Yellow River Estuary Ecotourism Area. This route begins at Zhimai River; heads north on …

Road Route Area River This Route Yellow Estuary

2 months ago

Yellow River Delta thrives as migratory birds return

China Daily

Huge numbers of migratory birds have arrived at the wetlands of the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve in Dongying city – located in East China's Shandong province – presenting a stunning spectacle as they soar through the skies and forage for food. Situated along the East Asia-Australasia Flyway, the Yellow River Delta Nature Reserve is an essential stopover, wintering …

Birds Migratory Migratory Birds Reserve Yellow River Delta Delta Thrives

2 months, 1 week ago

Quzhou turns 'wild swimming' into tourism treasure

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ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2024-10-14 The Xinan Lake near Shawan village in Quzhou, Zhejiang province, is now a rising hub for water sports, attracting both athletes and travelers, Tide News reported on Oct 12. Hosting national events like the "Marathon Swimming Championships" and "Open Water Lifesaving Paddleboard Competition" has put Shawan on the map and stirred local excitement. Since 2022, the village …

Quzhou

2 months, 1 week ago

Shandong's Rongcheng ready for migrant swans

China Daily

The Rongcheng Swan National Nature Reserve recently welcomed five beautiful swans that will winter here, which will soon be joined by more in Rongcheng this year. The Rongcheng Swan National Nature Reserve is located in Chengshan town, Rongcheng, Shandong's Weihai city, with a total area of 10,500 hectares, including its main area of 3,720.2 hectares. In addition to the Rongcheng …

Nature Shandong Swan Reserve Swans Rongcheng

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Quzhou's 10 ancient scenic spots

China Daily

ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2024-10-08 Changshan county in Quzhou, Zhejiang province, a place rich in history and culture, is home to ten renowned ancient scenic spots. Shimen Valley is located in Hejia township, about 13 kilometers from the Changshan county seat. Zhaoxian's Ancient Ferry, located in the old street of Zhaoxian town, has been an official crossing point since before the Tang …

Ancient Mountain Town Zhejiang Quzhou Meters Located

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Exploring Hainan's Sand and Sea

China Daily

By Chen Bowen in Haikou | China Daily | Updated: 2024-10-04 12:30 A tourist tries snorkeling at Dadonghai Bay Scenic Area in Sanya, Hainan province. So it's only natural that Hainan province is emerging as a go-to destination for intimate marine adventures — whether it's beachcombing along the shore or snorkeling in the depths. During a visit to Hainan, a …

Hainan Beachcombing Tide Sea

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Exploring Hainan's Sand and Sea

China Daily

A tourist tries snorkeling at Dadonghai Bay Scenic Area in Sanya, Hainan province. So it's only natural that Hainan province is emerging as a go-to destination for intimate marine adventures — whether it's beachcombing along the shore or snorkeling in the depths. During a visit to Hainan, a balmy island in the South China Sea, visitors can make warm memories …

Hainan Beachcombing

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Hebei's bird habitat welcomes migration season

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White-naped Cranes in Nandagang wetland. Located about 200 kilometers south of Beijing, the Nandagang Migratory Bird Habitat in Cangzhou, Hebei province, is welcoming the autumn and winter migration season. "This system identifies the birds according to the captured images and vocal patterns, and conducts classification and statistics," said Meng Zhaolei, director of the planning bureau of the Nandagang wetland. In …

Birds Bird Migratory Nandagang Wetland Hebei Province Migratory Birds Nandagang

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Experience the Yangtze River Delta region on the G8388

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Yangshan's scenic highlights include peach-themed islands and gardens. In recent years, Huishan, also part of the city of Wuxi in Jiangsu province, has undergone a significant transformation, evolving from its roots as the "Homeland of Honey Peaches" to a multidimensional tourist destination centered on its iconic fruit. Using its billion-year-old volcanic resources and vast peach orchards, the town created a …

Wuxi Peach Huishan Yangshan

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Experience the Yangtze River Delta region on the G8388

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Fengjing ancient village in Jinshan district. Jinshanzui — The city's last fishing village The Jinshan North Station offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience nature and history in this coastal district. "The residents have been drawing on the sea for generations," explains Wu Xuehong, deputy general manager of Jinshanzui Fishing Village Investment Management. Over the past decade, a transformation has …

Fishing Yang Village Sea Delta Region Jinshanzui Jinshan

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Hebei's bird habitat welcomes migration season

China Daily

White-naped Cranes in Nandagang wetland. Located about 200 kilometers south of Beijing, the Nandagang Migratory Bird Habitat in Cangzhou, Hebei province, is welcoming the autumn and winter migration season. "This system identifies the birds according to the captured images and vocal patterns, and conducts classification and statistics," said Meng Zhaolei, director of the planning bureau of the Nandagang wetland. In …

Birds Bird Migratory Nandagang Wetland Hebei Province Migratory Birds Nandagang

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Hebei's bird habitat welcomes migration season

China Daily

White-naped Cranes in Nandagang wetland. Located about 200 kilometers south of Beijing, the Nandagang Migratory Bird Habitat in Cangzhou, Hebei province, is welcoming the autumn and winter migration season. "This system identifies the birds according to the captured images and vocal patterns, and conducts classification and statistics," said Meng Zhaolei, director of the planning bureau of the Nandagang wetland. In …

Birds Migratory Nandagang Wetland Hebei Province Migratory Birds Nandagang Hebei

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Experience the Yangtze River Delta region on the G8388

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Qiandao Lake features over 1,000 islands. Qiandao Lake — Asian Games location finds new life The Qiandaohu Station in Zhejiang province is named after Qiandao Lake, or "Thousand Island Lake", which has long been a popular tourist destination for those seeking a tranquil and peaceful vacation. "Our most popular activities leverage the area's natural scenery — cycling along the lake's …

China Zhang Wang Zhejiang Lake Yangtze River Hangzhou

3 months ago

Shanxi advances high-quality development in Yellow River Basin

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For years, North China's Shanxi province has been advancing ecological protection and high-quality, sustainable development in the Yellow River Basin. The province has consistently promoted the adoption of a unique ecological management system tailored to the region, with 40.84 million mu of permanent ecological public forests and 642,000 mu of wetlands within the basin under legal protection. Recognizing its high …

Shanxi Ecological Yellow River

3 months ago

Yellow River Basin on course for greener future

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By ZHAO RUIXUE in Jinan, ZHU XINGXIN in Taiyuan, ZHU XINGXIN and MA JINGNA in Lanzhou | | Updated : 2024-09-19 Cranes fly over the Yellow River Delta wetland in Dongying, Shandong province. The forest coverage rate in Shanxi has increased from 18.03 percent in 2010 to 23.57 percent in 2020, with the rate in the Yellow River Basin reaching …

Shanxi River Yellow Yellow River Basin

3 months ago

Yellow River Basin on course for greener future

China Daily

By ZHAO RUIXUE in Jinan, ZHU XINGXIN in Taiyuan, ZHU XINGXIN and MA JINGNA in Lanzhou | | Updated : 2024-09-19 Birds return home The increasing number of creatures and improved ecological environment have attracted flocks of birds to the reserve and some have settled there permanently, said Zhou. The Yellow River estuary migratory bird sanctuary was listed as a …

Yellow River Hukou Water

3 months ago

Zhejiang discovers one of world's earliest rice fields

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ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2024-09-18 An aerial view of the Huangchaodun site in Quzhou, East China's Zhejiang province. The Huangchaodun site in Quzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, was revealed to have shed new light on the origins of global rice farming at a National Cultural Heritage Administration conference in Beijing on Sept 13. Phytolith concentrations of 2,000-7,000 grains per gram in the …

Rice Site Zhejiang Huangchaodun

3 months ago

Green embankments help conserve Yellow River

China Daily

Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world. WANG XI/XINHUA Living near the meandering watercourse of the Jiaqu, a tributary of the Yellow River, residents in Pema Lhade village in Aba county, Sichuan province, used to …

River Yellow Yellow River

3 months ago

Green embankments help conserve Yellow River

China Daily

Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world. WANG XI/XINHUA Living near the meandering watercourse of the Jiaqu, a tributary of the Yellow River, residents in Pema Lhade village in Aba county, Sichuan province, used to …

River Yellow Yellow River

3 months ago

Green embankments help conserve Yellow River

China Daily

Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world. WANG XI/XINHUA Living near the meandering watercourse of the Jiaqu, a tributary of the Yellow River, residents in Pema Lhade village in Aba county, Sichuan province, used to …

River Yellow Yellow River

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Workers in Guangdong clean up after Typhoon Yagi

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Rescuers step up to carry out the post-disaster recovery work in Xuwen county, Guangdong province, on Sept 7, 2024. Zhang Lei, an official with Nanshan town in Xuwen county, Guangdong province, has been busy with colleagues visiting local villages to check the disaster situation and help residents rebuild their homes and restore production. Typhoon Yagi made a second landfall in …

Guangdong Yagi Xuwen Xuwen County

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Workers in Guangdong clean up after Typhoon Yagi

China Daily

Rescuers step up to carry out the post-disaster recovery work in Xuwen county, Guangdong province, on Sept 7, 2024. Zhang Lei, an official with Nanshan town in Xuwen county, Guangdong province, has been busy with colleagues visiting local villages to check the disaster situation and help residents rebuild their homes and restore production. Typhoon Yagi made a second landfall in …

Guangdong Yagi Xuwen Xuwen County

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Quzhou's 10 ancient scenic spots

China Daily

ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2024-09-01 Changshan county in Quzhou, Zhejiang province, a place rich in history and culture, is home to ten renowned ancient scenic spots. Shimen Valley is located in Hejia township, about 13 kilometers from the Changshan county seat. Zhaoxian's Ancient Ferry, located in the old street of Zhaoxian town, has been an official crossing point since before the Tang …

Ancient Mountain Town Zhejiang Quzhou Meters Located

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Going with the flow

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A waterfall in Chishui Danxia National Geopark. QIU QUANLIN/CHINA DAILY Single bamboo drifting has gained popularity among youngsters in recent years, thanks to increased efforts by local authorities to promote it. Xiong is a member of a single bamboo drifting team led by Peng Gang, who has nearly four decades of experience. "Single bamboo drifting was a common sight when …

Bamboo Peng Drifting Team

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Going with the flow

China Daily

The art of drifting along a river on a stem of bamboo becomes one of the province's biggest draws, Qiu Quanlin reports in Chishui, Guizhou. Standing on a thick bamboo stem floating on the Datong River, a tributary of the Chishui River in Guizhou province, Xiong Bin played the lusheng, a Miao ethnic reed-pipe flute. Originating in northern Guizhou, the …

Bamboo Guizhou Xiong

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mechanized farming boosts productivity in remote village

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Well-paved roads run through terraced paddy fields at Bayi village in Henghe Tujia township of Chongqing, providing easy access to farming machinery. RAN MENGJUN/FOR CHINA DAILY Remote Bayi village, nestled among cliffs in Henghe Tujia township, Chongqing, was busier than usual with farming activity. Mechanized farming in China is no longer a novelty, but for "cliff villages" like Bayi that …

Land Farming Village Chongqing Bayi Bayi Village Henghe

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Qiandeng festival set to entertain audiences

China Daily

Young artists perform during the launching ceremony of the Qiandeng Lake Fringe Festival in Foshan, Guangdong province, on Aug 23. The Qiandeng Lake Fringe Festival will take place in Nanhai, Foshan, Guangdong province, from Sept 15 to 28, and will feature more than 60 performances staged by over 100 artists from around the country. Named after Qiandeng Lake, a key …

Festival Foshan Guangdong Province Qiandeng Lake Qiandeng Young Artists

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Qiandeng festival set to entertain audiences

China Daily

Young artists perform during the launching ceremony of the Qiandeng Lake Fringe Festival in Foshan, Guangdong province, on Aug 23. The Qiandeng Lake Fringe Festival will take place in Nanhai, Foshan, Guangdong province, from Sept 15 to 28, and will feature more than 60 performances staged by over 100 artists from around the country. Named after Qiandeng Lake, a key …

Festival Foshan Guangdong Province Qiandeng Lake Qiandeng Young Artists

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mechanized farming boosts productivity in remote village

China Daily

Well-paved roads run through terraced paddy fields at Bayi village in Henghe Tujia township of Chongqing, providing easy access to farming machinery. RAN MENGJUN/FOR CHINA DAILY Remote Bayi village, nestled among cliffs in Henghe Tujia township, Chongqing, was busier than usual with farming activity. Mechanized farming in China is no longer a novelty, but for "cliff villages" like Bayi that …

Land Farming Village Chongqing Bayi Bayi Village Henghe

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