Helan Mountain Rock Art

6 days, 6 hours ago

Photographer captures adventures at great heights

An on-site scene from the exhibition Through the Snow to the Peak at the 10th edition of the Jimei × Arles International Photo Festival in Xiamen, which will run through Jan 12, 2025. This question was raised by Wang Zhen during the preface of the exhibition Through the Snow to the Peak at the 10th edition of the Jimei × …

China Rock Mountain Wang Climb Wang Zhen

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Art Awakens Rural Village in Beijing, China

China Daily

Rural village in Beijing's Pinggu district transforms into a thriving tourist destination thanks to its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. The village, once an underdeveloped rural area, has become a popular destination for tourists, attracting 30,000 visitors since the launch of its first art festival in July. The village has experienced economic growth and improved the residents' living standards …

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Enchanting Murals Transform Cha Village in Xizang

China Daily

Young artist An Nianchu has left her mark on a Tibetan village with her innovative 3D murals. Her murals have revitalized the rural landscape and injected a fresh allure into local cultural tourism. An's artwork depicts Tibetan figures, scenes of Tibetan life, distinctive landscapes, unique wildlife species, medicinal herbs and more, presented in murals.

Culture Inspiration Community Art Lhasa

2 months ago

Young Artist Creates Enthralling Murals in Xizang, Tibet

China Daily

Young artist An Nianchu has left her mark on a Tibetan village with her innovative 3D murals. Her murals have revitalized the rural landscape and injected a fresh allure into local cultural tourism. An's inspiration comes from the warm embrace of the Tibetan people, whose genuine hospitality and cultural richness fueled her creative spirit.

Environment Culture Community Art Lhasa

2 months, 1 week ago

Themed exhibitions on Buddha trail open in Zhejiang

China Daily

Three themed exhibitions are opened on Tuesday at Mount Xuedou, in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province, to trace the spread of Buddhism in the country and the manifestation of its ideas and values in various kinds of art and crafts. There are also photos of temples and monasteries around the world, as well as paintings and works of Chinese calligraphy …

Chinese

2 months, 1 week ago

Heidu Mountain: A Masterpiece of Black Wind-Eroded Rocks

China Daily

Heidu Mountain, a mountain range resembling a traditional Chinese ink wash painting, has captured the attention of photographers and nature enthusiasts alike. The towering mountain range boasts unique black-colored wind-eroded rocks known as yardang, creating a captivating and solitary landscape that offers a glimpse into the beauty of nature.

Nature Art Landscape Unique

3 months 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 …

Exhibition Museum Chinese Shanghai Shanghai Museum Rocks

3 months, 1 week ago

Exquisite arts and crafts on display at Mount Tai

China Daily

At the Mount Tai Arts and Crafts Fine Art Exhibition, over 200 representative works by members of the Tai'an Arts and Crafts Association highlighted the significant achievements of arts and crafts in Tai'an. The exhibition took place at the Tai'an Impression Cultural and Tourism Hall, which is part of the Taishan Cultural Tourism Group's 5,300-square-meter Tai'an Impression Cultural and Tourism …

Tourism Exhibition Cultural Tai Mount Tai

3 months, 1 week ago

Exquisite arts and crafts on display at Mount Tai

China Daily

At the Mount Tai Arts and Crafts Fine Art Exhibition, over 200 representative works by members of the Tai'an Arts and Crafts Association highlighted the significant achievements of arts and crafts in Tai'an. The exhibition took place at the Tai'an Impression Cultural and Tourism Hall, which is part of the Taishan Cultural Tourism Group's 5,300-square-meter Tai'an Impression Cultural and Tourism …

Tourism Exhibition Cultural Tai Mount Tai

3 months, 1 week ago

What's on

China Daily

Poetic painting A poetic sense with philosophical overtones has long been pursued by Chinese landscape painters. When layering strokes either boldly or subtly, artists tried to build a spiritual link with the universe and to give the viewers a sense of time and space, while leaving room for imagination and meditation. Poetry in Chinese Mountains and Waters Paintings is a …

Chinese

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mount Tai seeks cooperation at global event

China Daily

On Sept 6, amidst the enthusiastic atmosphere of the 38th Mount Tai International Mountaineering Festival, Mount Tai Scenic Area welcomed another grand event: the Mount Tai International Friendly Cooperation Scenic Area Promotion Event. This event attracted representatives from Hanasan in South Korea, Mont Saint-Michel in France, Aragats Mountain in Armenia, as well as representatives from domestic mountainous scenic areas such …

Scenic Area Event Mount Tai Tourism Cooperation

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mount Tai seeks cooperation at global event

China Daily

On Sept 6, amidst the enthusiastic atmosphere of the 38th Mount Tai International Mountaineering Festival, Mount Tai Scenic Area welcomed another grand event: the Mount Tai International Friendly Cooperation Scenic Area Promotion Event. This event attracted representatives from Hanasan in South Korea, Mont Saint-Michel in France, Aragats Mountain in Armenia, as well as representatives from domestic mountainous scenic areas such …

Tourism Scenic Cooperation Area Mount Event Tai

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Renowned artists marks 75th birthday of PRC in Guyuan

China Daily

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, 19 nationally renowned artists visited the Xumi Mountain scenic area in Guyuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region on Saturday, where they painted on location along with local artists. The Xumi Mountain scenic area in Guyuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region is home to one of China's most …

China Mountain Guyuan Ningxia Hui Buddha Renowned Artists Xumi Mountain

4 months ago

6 ancient ways to explore Ningxia

China Daily

During the launch ceremony of the "Touring Ningxia • Colorful Silk Road" cultural activities on Aug 10, the Department of Culture and Tourism of Ningxia Hui autonomous region unveiled six tourist routes with the title "Explore Ningxia Through Ancient Texts". These routes connect Ningxia's natural landscapes and cultural heritage through records found in ancient texts, including attractions such as the …

Rivers Ancient Route Han Area Zhou Mountains

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Photography exhibition capturing Fenglin's beauty

China Daily

A photography exhibition highlighting the landscapes of Fenglin county in Yichun, Heilongjiang province, is now on at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing. A photography exhibition debuted on Tuesday at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing, highlighting the landscapes of Fenglin county in Yichun, Heilongjiang province. Featuring 131 photos, the exhibition captures the natural beauty and unique phenomena of the …

Fenglin Exhibition Capturing Photography Exhibition

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Photography exhibition capturing Fenglin's beauty

China Daily

A photography exhibition highlighting the landscapes of Fenglin county in Yichun, Heilongjiang province, is now on at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing. A photography exhibition debuted on Tuesday at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing, highlighting the landscapes of Fenglin county in Yichun, Heilongjiang province. Featuring 131 photos, the exhibition captures the natural beauty and unique phenomena of the …

Fenglin Exhibition Capturing Photography Exhibition

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Photography exhibition capturing Fenglin's beauty

China Daily

A photography exhibition highlighting the landscapes of Fenglin county in Yichun, Heilongjiang province, is now on at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing. A photography exhibition debuted on Tuesday at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing, highlighting the landscapes of Fenglin county in Yichun, Heilongjiang province. Featuring 131 photos, the exhibition captures the natural beauty and unique phenomena of the …

Fenglin Photography Exhibition

6 months, 1 week ago

Town set to redefine cultural tourism in Beidaihe

China Daily

Works of Zhang Zhanzhan will be shown at his exhibition at Butong Art Town. Beidaihe, a renowned summer retreat by the Bohai Bay in Hebei province, is poised to unveil the innovative Butong Art Town, a groundbreaking public art project designed to offer unparalleled cultural and immersive tourism experiences to visitors. The grand inauguration of the town will feature a …

Art Town Beidaihe Butong Art Town

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Town set to redefine cultural tourism in Beidaihe

China Daily

Works of Zhang Zhanzhan will be shown at his exhibition at Butong Art Town. Beidaihe, a renowned summer retreat by the Bohai Bay in Hebei province, is poised to unveil the innovative Butong Art Town, a groundbreaking public art project designed to offer unparalleled cultural and immersive tourism experiences to visitors. The grand inauguration of the town will feature a …

Art Town Beidaihe Butong Art Town

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Renowned ink painter gifts cultural park to hometown

China Daily

By Lin Qi | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-05-28 11:18 Landscape artist Yang Liuyi has donated his work to a newly opened culture park in his home village in Henan province. In a heartwarming gesture, acclaimed ink painter Yang Liuyi unveiled a cultural park in Daxing village, Suiping county, Zhumadian of Henan province, as a token of gratitude to his roots. …

Yang Yang Liuyi

7 months, 2 weeks 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

7 months, 3 weeks 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

Artworks explore modern interpretations of landscape

China Daily

A visitor in front of a painting by Yu Youhan. A new exhibition at the Jiushi Art Museum in Shanghai explores modern interpretations of the landscape, a most important subject in Chinese art for centuries. Held from April 3 to June 2, Mountain Water Wandering features 37 groups of artworks by 12 contemporary Chinese artists, such as Cao Xiaoyang, Jin …

Art Chinese

10 months, 4 weeks ago

Unique modern art voices from the Himalaya

Live Mint

Skarma Sonam Tashi, 27, is keeping busy hours these days. Galleries such as Siddhartha Art Gallery, Gallery McCube, Bikalp Art Center and the Taragaon Contemporary Art Gallery, among others, now regularly offer residencies and grants to promising young artists. And institutions like Unnati are taking these contemporary expressions to the world—its founder Surabhi Chaudhary is helping Tate Modern, London, curate …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Heze city's culture under spotlight in Brazil

China Daily

Students at Escola Municipal Isolina Ceccon, a school in Colombo, show paper-cutting artworks from Heze on Oct 30. A variety of cultural heritage products from Heze, a city of East China's Shandong province recently grabbed the spotlight at an exhibition in Colombo, a city in the Southern Brazilian state of Parana. The exhibition "Friendly Shandong, Remarkable Shandong", which was hosted …

Culture Cultural City Colombo Shandong Exchange Heze

1 year, 2 months ago

Hechi's tourism routes recognized nationally

China Daily

On Sept 23, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism released a list of 149 national rural tourism gem routes - inviting everyone to explore the beautiful countryside during the autumn. The "Beautiful Hechi, Ethnic Wonderland" route features beautiful natural landscapes, rich ethnic customs and abundant folk elements. The enchanting ancient villages, exquisite ethnic costumes, meandering rivers and picturesque rural landscapes …

Area Hechi Tourism Scenic Recognized Nationally

1 year, 3 months ago

When wine and poetry meet

China Daily

The 2023 Helan Mountains Grape Wine Poetry Conference opened at Manpu Helan Performing Arts Town on September 11. The 2023 Helan Mountains Grape Wine Poetry Conference opens at Manpu Helan Performing Arts Town on September 11. In recent years, Yinchuan, capital city of Ningxia, has been dedicated to promoting the grape wine culture of the eastern foothills of the Helan …

Wine Grape Ningxia Helan Helan Mountains

1 year, 4 months ago

Centuries-old stone carving found in China's Mount Tai

China Daily

The stone carving is found on Mount Tai, Tai'an. Management authorities of Mount Tai, a UNESCO world heritage site in Tai'an, East China's Shandong province, have reported their latest finding of a stone carving that dates back more than nine centuries. The text carved on a cliff stone measures 78 centimeters wide and 28 centimeters high and contains dozens of …

Mount Tai Mount Tai Cliff Stone

1 year, 4 months ago

What's on

China Daily

Profiling Xinjiang It is not uncommon to find people posting about their journeys to different parts of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region these days on social media platforms. Painting Xinjiang, an ongoing exhibition at the Art Museum of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, shines a spotlight on depictions of Xinjiang by different generations of 20th century Chinese artists. Painterly …

Beijing Xinjiang Ding Chaoyang District Chinese Artists

1 year, 5 months ago

A fascinating fusion of rock art at Rudragiri hillock

The Hindu

Rudragiri hillock, located in the village of Orvakallu, Atchampet mandal, in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, boasts a celebrated historical past and remarkable archaeological monuments. This site unveils a fascinating combination of prehistoric rock paintings from the Mesolithic period and exquisite artwork from the Kakatiya dynasty. These shelters served as living quarters for people during the Mesolithic age around 5000 …

Art Rock Ramayana Hanuman Kakatiya Mesolithic Rudragiri

1 year, 5 months ago

Prehistoric painted rock art discovered in Sichuan province

China Daily

A rock art joint investigation team, organized by the China Rock Art Center of Minzu University of China, the Haizishan Nature Reserve Management Committee of Ganzi Tibetan autonomous prefecture, and the People's Government of Litang County, carried out a five-day on-site inspection of prehistoric rock art in the Haizishan - Genie region from June 21 to the 26. Based on …

Art China Rock Rock Art Valley Region Haizishan Sites Discovered

1 year, 7 months ago

Rock paintings tell ancient stories of China, Kazakhstan

China Daily

A scene from Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art Cultural Landscape shows a ritual practiced by the Luoyue people in ancient times. Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art Cultural Landscape Located in a surrounding landscape of karst rocks, rivers and raised plains, the Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art area dates from around 500 BC to 200 AD. It serves as a testament to the Luoyue …

Rock Paintings Luoyue

1 year, 9 months ago

Mountain retreat

China Daily

Exploration, synthesis Liu regards each architectural venture he participates in as an opportunity to explore the essence of things. "I am an architect based in the Eastern world, and it's natural for me to have my own cultural considerations when designing architecture in this kind of environment," he says. In fact, a flood in 2021 around the proposed area of …

Liu

1 year, 9 months ago

Mountain retreat

China Daily

Exploration, synthesis Liu regards each architectural venture he participates in as an opportunity to explore the essence of things. "I am an architect based in the Eastern world, and it's natural for me to have my own cultural considerations when designing architecture in this kind of environment," he says. In fact, a flood in 2021 around the proposed area of …

Liu

1 year, 10 months ago

Frosted Huangshan Mountain evokes spirit of ancient ink paintings

China Daily

Huangshan Mountain, in East China’s Anhui province, is covered by rime on Feb 14, 2023. Soon after a cold wave of air swept across Huangshan Mountain, in East China’s Anhui province on Tuesday, the famed mountain sported a new rime-covered look. The frosty scenery of the mountain has inspired photos that evoke the serene ambience of ancient ink paintings dedicated …

Mountain Huangshan Huangshan Mountain

1 year, 10 months ago

Frosted Huangshan Mountain evokes spirit of ancient ink paintings

China Daily

Huangshan Mountain, in East China’s Anhui province, is covered by rime on Feb 14, 2023. Soon after a cold wave of air swept across Huangshan Mountain, in East China’s Anhui province on Tuesday, the famed mountain sported a new rime-covered look. The frosty scenery of the mountain has inspired photos that evoke the serene ambience of ancient ink paintings dedicated …

Mountain Huangshan Huangshan Mountain

1 year, 10 months ago

Frosted Huangshan Mountain evokes spirit of ancient ink paintings

China Daily

Huangshan Mountain, in East China’s Anhui province, is covered by rime on Feb 14, 2023. Soon after a cold wave of air swept across Huangshan Mountain, in East China’s Anhui province on Tuesday, the famed mountain sported a new rime-covered look. The frosty scenery of the mountain has inspired photos that evoke the serene ambience of ancient ink paintings dedicated …

Mountain Huangshan Huangshan Mountain

1 year, 11 months ago

The peak of imagination

China Daily

Huangshan Mountain in Anhui province is known for its imposing peaks, massive granitic boulders and ancient pine trees. It is one of the most famous rock formations on the Huangshan Mountain, also known as the Yellow Mountain, in East China's Anhui province. For thousands of years, the Chinese have been fascinated by these vivid rock formations that seem to spark …

Mountain Unesco Huangshan Mountain

1 year, 11 months ago

The peak of imagination

China Daily

Huangshan Mountain in Anhui province is known for its imposing peaks, massive granitic boulders and ancient pine trees. It is one of the most famous rock formations on the Huangshan Mountain, also known as the Yellow Mountain, in East China's Anhui province. For thousands of years, the Chinese have been fascinated by these vivid rock formations that seem to spark …

Mountain Unesco Huangshan Mountain

2 years ago

Hehe culture thriving in Taizhou

China Daily

Hehe culture is both historical and contemporary; it belongs to China and the world. In November 2017, the Tiantai Mountain Hehe Culture Forum was held in Tiantai county, with nearly 200 experts and scholars from China, the United States, Japan, Korea, Thailand and other countries participating. In October 2019, the Taizhou "Cultural Integration" Summit and the Tiantai Mountain Hehe Culture …

China Japan Cultural Japanese Zheng Taizhou Hehe

2 years, 1 month ago

What's on

China Daily

Landscape master Qian Songyan is among the greatest creators of classic Chinese mountain-and-water paintings of the 20th century. Recently, the museum received two paintings from two members of Qian's family, Lin Xiaoshan and Sun Jie. The couple donated two landscape paintings from the early 1960s, representing Qian's endeavor in combining cultural traditions with the artistic requirements of the socialist construction …

Qian

2 years, 1 month ago

Heavenly scenery and urban landscapes mixed under painter's brushes

China Daily

Yang Liuyi's exhibition now on at China Charity Art Gallery in Beijing shows dozens of drawings inspired by Xianhua Mountain and the landscapes of Pujiang in Zhejiang province. The Xianhua Mountain in Pujiang county of Zhejiang province is renowned for its varying scenes throughout the year, especially the perilous peaks, lakes and caves that offer visitors diverse and exciting experiences. …

Yang Pujiang Xianhua Mountain

2 years, 1 month ago

What's on

China Daily

Landscape master Qian Songyan is among the greatest creators of classic Chinese mountain-and-water paintings of the 20th century. Recently, the museum received two paintings from two members of Qian's family, Lin Xiaoshan and Sun Jie. The couple donated two landscape paintings from the early 1960s, representing Qian's endeavor in combining cultural traditions with the artistic requirements of the socialist construction …

Qian

2 years, 2 months ago

Kenya’s Samburu warriors still practise a rock art tradition to depict stories

Hindustan Times

During this time the young warriors called lmurran express themselves by painting images on the rocks. Kenya’s Samburu warriors still practise a rock art tradition to depict stories Papua New Guinea and parts of Australia are among the few other places where new rock art is still being created, maintained or repainted like at the Samburu sites. The ongoing Samburu …

Tradition Art Rock Images Paintings Warriors Created

2 years, 2 months ago

Artworks show image of progress over past decade

China Daily

Scaling Qomolangmais an oil painting created by Zhang Zhijian, Liu Haiyang, Zhang Jian and Li Taoran from the Luxun Academy of Fine Arts. Painters in China have used their brushes to tell stories about the country's historic achievements in the past decade. In September, China Daily's Times' Palette Studio signed a memorandum of understanding with the China Academy of Art, …

Arts Fine Fine Arts Academy Past Decade

2 years, 2 months ago

Artworks show image of progress over past decade

China Daily

Scaling Qomolangmais an oil painting created by Zhang Zhijian, Liu Haiyang, Zhang Jian and Li Taoran from the Luxun Academy of Fine Arts. Painters in China have used their brushes to tell stories about the country's historic achievements in the past decade. In September, China Daily's Times' Palette Studio signed a memorandum of understanding with the China Academy of Art, …

Arts Fine Fine Arts Academy Past Decade

2 years, 4 months ago

5,000-year-old treasure in the Nilgiris

The Hindu

Tucked away along the Kotagiri slopes, overlooking the confluence of the Moyar and the Bhavani, is one of the most remarkable and enigmatic rock art sites in south India. While Karikiyoor is the largest of the rock art sites in the Nilgiris, there are other smaller cave painting sites, mostly hidden deep inside reserve forests, according to Kannan Ramaiah, a …

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