Centuries-old stone carving found in China's Mount Tai
1 year, 4 months ago

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

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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 Chinese characters, including a list of five names, presumably of a group who climbed Mount Tai together in the early summer of 1102 AD. Zhao Boping, an official with Mount Tai's management committee, found the carving during a routine inspection tour of the mountains.

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Exquisite arts and crafts on display at Mount Tai
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Exquisite arts and crafts on display at Mount Tai

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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 …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Exquisite arts and crafts on display at Mount Tai

China Daily  

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Mount Tai seeks cooperation at global event
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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 …

Mount Tai seeks cooperation at global event
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Mount Tai seeks cooperation at global event

China Daily  

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Preserving legacy of Jiaxiang stone carving art
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Preserving legacy of Jiaxiang stone carving art

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Preserving legacy of Jiaxiang stone carving art
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Preserving legacy of Jiaxiang stone carving art

China Daily  

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Tai'an craftsman celebrates Year of the Dragon with clay
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Tai'an craftsman celebrates Year of the Dragon with clay

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Tai'an aims to boost cultural tourism
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Tai'an aims to boost cultural tourism

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Millennia-old relics unearthed in Central China's Hunan
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Millennia-old relics unearthed in Central China's Hunan

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CHANGSHA — A collection of pottery and stone artifacts dating back more than 2,200 years has been unearthed from an archaeological site in Hunan province, according to the provincial institute of heritage and archaeology. Unearthed artifacts mainly include pottery pieces, pottery cauldrons and stone tools, such as spears, arrowheads and knives. Based on the various patterns on the hard pottery …

In Shanxi, carving tradition set in stone
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In Shanxi, carving tradition set in stone

China Daily  

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In Shanxi, carving tradition set in stone
2 years, 2 months ago

In Shanxi, carving tradition set in stone

China Daily  

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Mount Tai
2 years, 7 months ago

Mount Tai

China Daily  

The peak of Mount Tai Mount Tai, located in the middle of Shandong province and spanning three cities, covers a total area of 24,200 hectares. Known as the eastern mountain among the Five Great Mountains of China, Mount Tai was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987, and honored as a "World Geopark" in 2006. Mount Tai is …

Dedicated protector and expert bringing Dazu rock artwork to global attention
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Dedicated protector and expert bringing Dazu rock artwork to global attention

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The Neolithic Age: Hongshan Culture
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The Neolithic Age: Hongshan Culture

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A mountain of knowledge
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A mountain of knowledge

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Foreign journalists visit Mount Tai
3 years, 2 months ago

Foreign journalists visit Mount Tai

China Daily  

A group of foreign journalists from countries including Italy, South Korea, Brazil, Pakistan, and Portugal embarked on a trip to Tai'an, Shandong province on Sept 28. During the trip, the group visited the city's iconic scenic spot Mount Tai, as well as learnt about the city's efforts in bolstering ecological environmental protection and green development. The old idiom "The peace …

Foreign journalists visit Mount Tai
3 years, 2 months ago

Foreign journalists visit Mount Tai

China Daily  

A group of foreign journalists from countries including Italy, South Korea, Brazil, Pakistan, and Portugal embarked on a trip to Tai'an, Shandong province on Sept 28. During the trip, the group visited the city's iconic scenic spot Mount Tai, as well as learnt about the city's efforts in bolstering ecological environmental protection and green development. The old idiom "The peace …

Mount Tai documentary aired on CCTV-4
3 years, 3 months ago

Mount Tai documentary aired on CCTV-4

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Mount Tai in Shandong province A documentary highlighting Mount Tai, a UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage site in East China's Shandong province, was aired recently on CCTV-4, China Central Television's international channel for global audiences. The first episode of the documentary With a theme of "stone", the first part of the documentary tells historical stories about the site, delving …

Mount Tai documentary aired on CCTV-4
3 years, 3 months ago

Mount Tai documentary aired on CCTV-4

China Daily  

Mount Tai in Shandong province A documentary highlighting Mount Tai, a UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage site in East China's Shandong province, was aired recently on CCTV-4, China Central Television's international channel for global audiences. The first episode of the documentary With a theme of "stone", the first part of the documentary tells historical stories about the site, delving …

Mount Tai tops among most popular attractions in China
3 years, 7 months ago

Mount Tai tops among most popular attractions in China

China Daily  

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A mountain that scales China's history

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