Qingdao's trio of museums nominated as national cultural beacons

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Qingdao witnesses boom in culture, tourism sector

Qingdao is expected to receive over 140 million tourists throughout the year, with tourism revenue surpassing 210 billion yuan. In the first three quarters of this year, the added value of the cultural and tourism industry in Qingdao reached 126.05 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 7.4 percent, exceeding the city's GDP growth rate by 1.8 percentage points. The …

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Museums as guardians of heritage always look to the future

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Liu Shuguang, chairman of the Chinese Museums Association, speaks at the M20+ International Museum Conference in Shanghai on Tuesday. GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY The leaders of 21 museums from abroad and 17 domestic museums gathered in Shanghai for the inaugural M20+ International Museum Conference at Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday and Wednesday. "Museums in China have made rapid progress in the …

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Museums as guardians of heritage always look to the future

China Daily

The leaders of 21 museums from abroad and 17 domestic museums gathered in Shanghai for the inaugural M20+ International Museum Conference at Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday and Wednesday. "Museums in China have made rapid progress in the past few years and achieved great improvement in many aspects including facilities, talent and so on," Chu Xiaobo, director of Shanghai Museum, …

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Museums as guardians of heritage always look to the future

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By ZHANG KUN in Shanghai | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-12-09 08:55 Liu Shuguang, chairman of the Chinese Museums Association, speaks at the M20+ International Museum Conference in Shanghai on Tuesday. GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY The leaders of 21 museums from abroad and 17 domestic museums gathered in Shanghai for the inaugural M20+ International Museum Conference at Shanghai Museum East …

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Museums as guardians of heritage always look to the future

China Daily

Liu Shuguang, chairman of the Chinese Museums Association, speaks at the M20+ International Museum Conference in Shanghai on Tuesday. GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY The leaders of 21 museums from abroad and 17 domestic museums gathered in Shanghai for the inaugural M20+ International Museum Conference at Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday and Wednesday. "Museums in China have made rapid progress in the …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Museum experts brainstorm on the future of the past

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Paleontologist Meng Qingjin addresses the Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development of Natural Science Museums in Beijing on Nov 26. "With a floor area of 193,800 square meters, the pavilion is expected to become a world-class museum," Liu Linde, deputy director of the museum, said at the Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Museums leaders gather in Shanghai to share insights into civilization exchanges

China Daily

Zhao Feng, executive board member of the International Council of Museums, speaks at the M20+ International Museum Conference on Dec 3. Leaders of 21 museums from abroad and 17 museums from all over China are gathered in Shanghai for the inaugural M20+ International Museum Conference at Shanghai Museum East from Dec 3 to 4. Featuring the theme Evolve and Everlast, …

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Museums leaders gather in Shanghai to share insights into civilization exchanges

China Daily

Lou Wei, executive deputy director of the Palace Museum speaks at the M20+ International Museum Conference on Dec 3. "Museums in China have made rapid progress in the past few years and achieved great improvement in many aspects including our facilities, talents and so on," Chu Xiaobo, director of Shanghai Museum, told the media on Tuesday. "We decided to invite …

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Museums leaders gather in Shanghai to share insights into civilization exchanges

China Daily

Zhao Feng, executive board member of the International Council of Museums, speaks at the M20+ International Museum Conference on Dec 3. Leaders of 21 museums from abroad and 17 museums from all over China are gathered in Shanghai for the inaugural M20+ International Museum Conference at Shanghai Museum East from Dec 3 to 4. Featuring the theme Evolve and Everlast, …

China Shanghai Museum East

2 months, 3 weeks ago

An American guide for a Chinese museum

China Daily

Emma Chen talks about the stories behind the ring-footed black pottery jar with 12 symbols to visitors in the Liangzhu Museum in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, in May. "There are many different explanations, but they were probably depicting specific scenes or events, inscribing on a pot what had happened earlier that day, the way people these days post moments on WeChat," …

Volunteer China Museum Chinese Chen Zhejiang Hangzhou

2 months, 3 weeks ago

An American guide for a Chinese museum

China Daily

Emma Chen talks about the stories behind the ring-footed black pottery jar with 12 symbols to visitors in the Liangzhu Museum in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, in May. "There are many different explanations, but they were probably depicting specific scenes or events, inscribing on a pot what had happened earlier that day, the way people these days post moments on WeChat," …

Volunteer China Museum Chinese Chen Zhejiang Hangzhou

2 months, 4 weeks ago

China’s newest nuclear-powered submarine sank earlier this year, US official says

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CNN — China’s newest nuclear-powered submarine sank pierside in the spring and the Chinese Navy tried to conceal the loss, according to two US defense officials. “It’s not surprising that the PLA Navy would try to conceal the fact that their new first-in-class nuclear-powered attack submarine sank pierside,” said the senior US defense official. According to the latest China military …

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3 months ago

Changing role of museums in society

China Daily

Foreign archaeologists visit the Chinese Archaeological Museum in Beijing on Friday. Museums are evolving from simply collecting and protecting cultural relics to improving people's well-being and becoming an important force in promoting social development, said museum experts at a parallel forum of the Beijing Culture Forum on Friday. Themed "Cultural Heritage: Systematic Conservation and Creative Inheritance," the discussion gathered museums …

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3 months ago

Changing role of museums in society

China Daily

Foreign archaeologists visit the Chinese Archaeological Museum in Beijing on Friday. Museums are evolving from simply collecting and protecting cultural relics to improving people's well-being and becoming an important force in promoting social development, said museum experts at a parallel forum of the Beijing Culture Forum on Friday. Themed "Cultural Heritage: Systematic Conservation and Creative Inheritance," the discussion gathered museums …

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3 months ago

Tianhe museum ranks 16th worldwide in visits

China Daily

The global top 20 museum visits for 2023 were recently released by the Themed Entertainment Association and American infrastructure consulting firm AECOM. The top-ranked museum is the Louvre Museum in France, totaling visits of 8.86 million, and the National Museum of China placed third with 6.76 million visitors. "Chinese museums have deep cultural heritages and rich historical collections, such as …

China Museum Ranks

3 months, 1 week ago

Qingdao a top 10 spot for Mid-Autumn Festival holiday

China Daily

Tourists visit the Zhanqiao Pier, an iconic scenic area in Qingdao, Shandong province. During this year's Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from Sept 15 to 17, Qingdao ranked among the top 10 travel destinations in the country. The city's scenic spots hosted a variety of fun activities that allowed residents and tourists to immerse themselves in the charm of the holiday spirit, …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Exhibition reveals treasures of ancient Buddhist pagoda

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Exhibition A Towering Treasure House: Relics of the Yuanying Pagoda showcases artifacts excavated from the tallest surviving ancient pagodas in Shanghai. Among the skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, 13 ancient Buddhist pagodas still stand in various corners of Shanghai, quietly testifying to its long history and rich cultural heritage. A Towering Treasure House: Relics of the Yuanying Pagoda in Shanghai, an …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Exhibition reveals treasures of ancient Buddhist pagoda

China Daily

Exhibition A Towering Treasure House: Relics of the Yuanying Pagoda showcases artifacts excavated from the tallest surviving ancient pagodas in Shanghai. "We want to present the long history of Shanghai with this exhibition and inspire people's love for the city to find resonance with its history," Chen says. Since its trial opening on Feb 2, Shanghai Museum East has opened …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Museums in Qingdao West Coast New Area gain national recognition

China Daily

Qingdao West Coast New Area recently earned national recognition for its museums, with three institutions receiving assessments from the China Museum Association. The Qingdao Binhai University Museum of Nature History was rated as a national second-class museum, while the Qingdao Film Museum and Qingdao Undersea Tunnel Museum were both rated as national third-class museums. The Qingdao Binhai University Museum of …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Museums in Qingdao West Coast New Area gain national recognition

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chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: August 29, 2024 Qingdao West Coast New Area recently earned national recognition for its museums, with three institutions receiving assessments from the China Museum Association. The Qingdao Binhai University Museum of Nature History was rated as a national second-class museum, while the Qingdao Film Museum and Qingdao Undersea Tunnel Museum were both rated as national third-class museums. …

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4 months ago

Qingdao Posts and Telecommunications Museum

China Daily

Qingdao Posts and Telecommunications Museum is a German-style structure that was built in 1901. Qingdao Posts and Telecommunications Museum is located at No 5 Anhui Road, which is the former site of a German post office. The first floor also offers regular postal services, as well as a slow delivery service that allows people to write letters to loved ones …

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4 months ago

TAG Museum celebrates 3 years of art on Qingdao's west coast

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: August 21, 2024 The Xihai Art Museum, also known as TAG Art Museum, celebrated its third anniversary on Aug 12. The museum, which is nestled on the south bank of Tangdao Bay in Qingdao West Coast New Area, has established itself as a cultural beacon, hosting 18 contemporary art exhibitions since its inception. It was the only …

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4 months ago

Qingdao Posts and Telecommunications Museum

China Daily

Qingdao Posts and Telecommunications Museum is a German-style structure that was built in 1901. Qingdao Posts and Telecommunications Museum is located at No 5 Anhui Road, which is the former site of a German post office. The first floor also offers regular postal services, as well as a slow delivery service that allows people to write letters to loved ones …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Underwater archaeological findings exhibition held in Shandong

China Daily

The Sino-Japanese Naval War and Underwater Archaeological Warship Wrecks Findings Exhibition opened to the public in Jinan, Shandong province on Aug 4. For the first time, over 300 sets of valuable artifacts from shipwrecks from the Sino-Japanese Naval War, the first Sino-Japanese War, also known as the Jiawu Sea Battle, are being comprehensively showcased. By merging underwater archaeological finds with …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Qingdao's Olympic sailing, marine center advances culture, tourism integration

China Daily

As a major attraction in Qingdao, the Qingdao Olympic Sailing and Marine Culture Tourist Area is rich in cultural and natural resources. The Qingdao Olympic Sailing and Marine Culture Tourist Area, a major attraction in Qingdao, is rich in cultural and natural resources. Since hosting the sailing events of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the area has captured global attention thanks …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Grand exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts to open at Shanghai Museum

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The exhibition On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt will open to the public at the Shanghai Museum on Friday, marking a significant milestone in cultural exchange between China and Egypt. Hailed as the largest exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts ever held outside their native country, the exhibition represents a pioneering collaboration between an official Chinese museum …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Grand exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts to open at Shanghai Museum

China Daily

The exhibition On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt will open to the public at the Shanghai Museum on Friday, marking a significant milestone in cultural exchange between China and Egypt. Hailed as the largest exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts ever held outside their native country, the exhibition represents a pioneering collaboration between an official Chinese museum …

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6 months ago

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

China Daily

Laixi puppetry attracts the attention of attendees taking part in the Second Council Meeting of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia, which was held in Qingdao, Shandong province on June 19 and 20. Foreign guests attending the Second Council Meeting of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia, which was held in Qingdao, Shandong province on June 19 and …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Qingdao among China's top 10 destinations during Dragon Boat Festival

China Daily

Qingdao in East China's Shandong province boasts enchanting natural views. Qingdao in East China's Shandong province was selected as one of the top 10 most popular destinations for inbound tourism during the Dragon Boat Festival, with a 21 percent year-on-year increase in inbound tourism bookings, according to a survey released by Ctrip, an online travel agency in China. According to …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

New first-tier museums announced

China Daily

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY China celebrated the 48th International Museum Day with a variety of activities across the country. The association has issued a detailed list of selection criteria focused on three aspects: museums' management and infrastructure; their collection management and scientific research; and their exhibition and social services, said evaluator Li Yaoshen, who is also deputy director of the China …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

New first-tier museums announced

China Daily

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY China celebrated the 48th International Museum Day with a variety of activities across the country. The association has issued a detailed list of selection criteria focused on three aspects: museums' management and infrastructure; their collection management and scientific research; and their exhibition and social services, said evaluator Li Yaoshen, who is also deputy director of the China …

China Research Evaluation Museum Museums Chinese Shaanxi

8 months ago

Qingdao's exhibition industry sees robust resurgence

China Daily

Qingdao in Shandong province hosted 48 various exhibitions and events in the first quarter of the year, covering an exhibition area of 410,000 square meters and presenting a dazzling array of exhibition activities, according to official data. Revenue from the exhibition industry in Qingdao increased by 20 percent compared to the same period last year, demonstrating the vitality of the …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Exploring Quzhou ICH Museum

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-04-16 Folk custom items are displayed at the Quzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum. The Quzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum boasts an exhibition area of 3,000 square meters and hosts a collection of over 300 ICH items, each accompanied by detailed insights into their crafting processes, cultural significance, and conservation achievements. You can find the museum situated within the …

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10 months ago

New building of museum at Shang Dynasty capital site to open this month

China Daily

BEIJING -- The new building of the Yinxu Museum at the Yin Ruins, the site of the last capital of the Shang Dynasty, will open to the public on Feb 26. The museum, located in the city of Anyang in Central China's Henan province, will showcase nearly 4,000 items or sets of cultural relics, including bronzeware, pottery, jade objects, and …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Qingdao adds another national 5A scenic spot

China Daily

The Qingdao Olympic Sailing and Marine Culture Tourist Area, covering an area of 5.25 square kilometers, is a landmark scenic spot in the coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong province. The successful approval of the Qingdao Olympic Sailing and Marine Culture Tourist Area as a 5A-level attraction is a milestone in the planning and development of the city's tourism industry. Located …

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11 months ago

Ancient art's new life

China Daily

The bronze statue uncovered in 2021 at the Sanxingdui site. The public can learn about Chinese history this year through Shanghai Museum's forthcoming satellite venue and special exhibitions, Wang Xin reports. Shanghai Museum is revving up for an eventful year, with the forthcoming opening of its new eastern campus in Pudong New Area, and 18 high-profile special exhibitions it will …

Chinese Shanghai Museum

11 months ago

Ancient art's new life

China Daily

The bronze statue uncovered in 2021 at the Sanxingdui site. The public can learn about Chinese history this year through Shanghai Museum's forthcoming satellite venue and special exhibitions, Wang Xin reports. Shanghai Museum is revving up for an eventful year, with the forthcoming opening of its new eastern campus in Pudong New Area, and 18 high-profile special exhibitions it will …

Chinese Shanghai Museum

11 months ago

Ancient art's new life

China Daily

The bronze statue uncovered in 2021 at the Sanxingdui site. The public can learn about Chinese history this year through Shanghai Museum's forthcoming satellite venue and special exhibitions, Wang Xin reports. Shanghai Museum is revving up for an eventful year, with the forthcoming opening of its new eastern campus in Pudong New Area, and 18 high-profile special exhibitions it will …

Chinese Shanghai Museum

11 months, 4 weeks ago

Historical areas spotlight districts' rich heritage

China Daily

The Dabaodao cultural block. Zhongshan Road plays a vital role in Qingdao's historical urban area, with more than 180 businesses on the main street. In response to the need to upgrade its power and sewage lines, the city is boosting pipeline reconstruction and road improvement in the Zhongshan Road area, based on the completion of architectural facade renovation in 2022.In …

Qingdao Area

1 year ago

Qingdao Post and Telecommunications Museum recognized for industrial heritage

China Daily

A list of Shandong provincial industrial heritage items was announced, with 11 landmarks from 11 cities in the province included on Dec 18. One of the landmarks is the Qingdao Post and Telecommunications Museum, located on Anhui Road in Qingdao's Shinan district. Built on the former site of the German Jiaozhou Postal Bureau, the Qingdao Post and Telecommunications Museum covers …

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1 year ago

Qingdao Post and Telecommunications Museum recognized for industrial heritage

China Daily

A list of Shandong provincial industrial heritage items was announced, with 11 landmarks from 11 cities in the province included on Dec 18. One of the landmarks is the Qingdao Post and Telecommunications Museum, located on Anhui Road in Qingdao's Shinan district. Built on the former site of the German Jiaozhou Postal Bureau, the Qingdao Post and Telecommunications Museum covers …

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1 year ago

Qingdao marine-themed educational tourism booms

China Daily

Qingdao, a coastal city in China's eastern Shandong province, is set to become a leading destination for marine-themed educational tours. Qingdao, a coastal city in China's eastern Shandong province, was the city with the most educational innovation projects in the province this year, according to a list released by the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism on Dec 18. …

Tourism China City Marine Educational Shandong Booms Qingdao

1 year ago

Sparking cultural dialogue throughout basin area

China Daily

Through constant efforts to promote Yellow River culture, Qingdao reaps results in wider exchanges and cooperation throughout the Yellow River basin. Through constant efforts to promote Yellow River culture, Qingdao has reaped results in wider exchanges and cooperation throughout the Yellow River basin. Moreover, for three years, Qingdao has teamed up with more than 10 cities that boast rich Yellow …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Qingdao proves popular tourism destination in summer

China Daily

Qingdao has always been a popular coastal tourism destination in the country, known for its stunning beauty with crystal-clear blue sea and golden sandy beaches. The city's famous scenic spots, such as the iconic Qingdao Underwater World, the Naval Museum, the Qingdao Beer Museum, and the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center, showcase its rich history and tourism appeal. Whether wandering through …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Qingdao enters tourist rush season

China Daily

The beaches are starting to fill up as the tourist season approaches in Qingdao, which has long been renowned as one of China's leading tourist destinations. Since the beginning of this year, Qingdao has stimulated the vitality of its tourism market, adding 90 new travel agencies to a total of 728, an increase of 41.6 percent over 2019. July and …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Beijing to integrate museums into city development

China Daily

The National Natural History Museum of China has actively cooperated with schools, communities, and online platforms, and it has opened a new museum in the south area of Beijing's Central Axis to meet the growing visitor demand. Wearing a yellow vest and a micro-loudspeaker around her ear, Liu Yufei serves as a voluntary docent at the National Natural History Museum …

Beijing Liu Hutong Integrate Museums

1 year, 6 months ago

Qingdao boasts prosperous marine economy

China Daily

Qingdao's gross marine product grew 7.5 percent year-on-year to 501.44 billion yuan in 2022, which accounted for 33.6 percent of the city's GDP, 30.8 percent of the province's, and 5.3 percent of the national gross marine product. The city is home to about 30 first-class marine scientific research institutions, accounting for more than 40 percent of China's total. In 2022, …

Marine Qingdao

1 year, 7 months ago

Qingdao Posts and Telecommunications Museum

China Daily

Qingdao Posts and Telecommunications Museum is a German-style structure that was built in 1901. Qingdao Posts and Telecommunications Museum is located at No 5 Anhui Road, which is the former site of a German post office. The first floor also offers regular postal services, as well as a slow delivery service that allows people to write letters to loved ones …

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