Couple finds travel helps them see new horizons for humankind

1 week, 3 days ago

Cashing in on the cinematic view

By Xu Fan | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2025-03-06 07:42 A moment from a recent event, "China Travel with Chinese Films", held by the China Film Administration and China Media Group. Gonzalez, who has been studying Chinese for nine years, also says that Chinese films have been an important source in helping him improve his language, citing writer-turned-director Guo Jingming's …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

China tells its AI leaders to avoid U.S. travel over security concerns: report

The Hindu

Chinese authorities are instructing the country's top artificial intelligence entrepreneurs and researchers to avoid travel to the United States, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday citing people familiar with the matter. The authorities are concerned that Chinese AI experts traveling abroad could divulge confidential information about the nation's progress, the newspaper said. Executives at leading Chinese companies in AI …

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It's Pawsome! What is China’s ‘Puppy Mountain’ that has become an overnight sensation?

Firstpost

When Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan went on a hike in late January, he didn’t release he was capturing a natural wonder. Guo’s heartwarming picture has gone viral, turning the once-overlooked mountain into a must-visit spot for travellers Puppy Mountain located in Yichang, Hubei province has been become China’s latest travel attraction.AP The mountain, now famously known as “Puppy Mountain,” has …

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Traveling along the Nezha trail

China Daily

TIANJIN — The Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2, which has shattered multiple box office records and generated discussions among the global Chinese community, has transcended cinema to become a powerful driving force in tourism. Notably, one of the film's music producers, the Tianjin Ruiyin Culture Music Studio, played a crucial role in blending traditional Chinese folk music with modern …

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Traveling along the Nezha trail

China Daily

XINHUA | Updated: 2025-02-24 08:27 TIANJIN — The Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2, which has shattered multiple box office records and generated discussions among the global Chinese community, has transcended cinema to become a powerful driving force in tourism. Notably, one of the film's music producers, the Tianjin Ruiyin Culture Music Studio, played a crucial role in blending traditional …

Tourism Cultural Chinese Yang Tianjin Nezha Trail

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Family maintains closeness even when living afar

China Daily

Francesca Garfagnoli with her dad and grandparents at the Bund, Shanghai. My parents and my family have shaped my perception of so many aspects of life: from history to culture, from food to interpersonal relationships. At night, during dinner, I used to always tell them about new information I learned about Chinese history, philosophy, literature, and even modern society. Finally, …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Young Chinese students return to pursue dreams at home

China Daily

Guo Shanqiuyun and her husband walk along a path in front of a homestay in Tangjiazhuang village, Huangshan, Anhui province, where she is honorary village head. Unlike her parents' generation, which aspired to move to cities or go abroad, Guo and her husband chose to pursue their dreams in picturesque Tangjiazhuang village in Huangshan city, Anhui province. According to the …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Young Chinese find niche in inbound tourism

China Daily

Inbound tourists arriving by cruise ship watch a lion dance performance in Shanghai, Jan 8, 2025. Young Chinese have developed new business avenues on the side, such as teaching Chinese, Chinese name-giving and foreign language tour guides, fueled by the growing popularity of inbound tourism and a trend of more foreign users registering on Chinese social media platforms, industry players …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Young Chinese find niche in inbound tourism

China Daily

Inbound tourists arriving by cruise ship watch a lion dance performance in Shanghai, Jan 8, 2025. Young Chinese have developed new business avenues on the side, such as teaching Chinese, Chinese name-giving and foreign language tour guides, fueled by the growing popularity of inbound tourism and a trend of more foreign users registering on Chinese social media platforms, industry players …

China According Foreign Tour Tourists Guide Young Chinese

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Young Chinese find niche in inbound tourism

China Daily

Inbound tourists arriving by cruise ship watch a lion dance performance in Shanghai, Jan 8, 2025. Young Chinese have developed new business avenues on the side, such as teaching Chinese, Chinese name-giving and foreign language tour guides, fueled by the growing popularity of inbound tourism and a trend of more foreign users registering on Chinese social media platforms, industry players …

China According Foreign Tourists Guide Young Chinese Inbound

1 month ago

LA students experience China at festival celebration

China Daily

Students from local schools and colleges gather at the Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles on Wednesday to celebrate the Lantern Festival. RENA LI / CHINA DAILY Melanie Arias, a director at Westridge School, tried her hand at writing the Chinese character for "monkey", her zodiac sign. Caleb Miller, a teacher from St. Paul High School in Santa Fe Springs, …

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1 month ago

Chinese tourists delve into novel spheres, embrace thrills

China Daily

BEIJING -- Inside a retired naval submarine docked alongside Shanghai's landmark Huangpu River, a group of tourists moving in single file in a cramped passage followed a tour guide in pursuit of novel knowledge about military life under the sea. NOVEL EXPERIENCES During the recent Spring Festival holiday, helicopter tour operators in east China's Shanghai reported significant growth in business …

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1 month ago

Chinese tourists delve into novel spheres, embrace thrills

China Daily

BEIJING -- Inside a retired naval submarine docked alongside Shanghai's landmark Huangpu River, a group of tourists moving in single file in a cramped passage followed a tour guide in pursuit of novel knowledge about military life under the sea. NOVEL EXPERIENCES During the recent Spring Festival holiday, helicopter tour operators in east China's Shanghai reported significant growth in business …

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1 month, 1 week ago

French producer zooms in on cultural heritage

China Daily

French producer Olivier Chiabodo stands in front of a C919 plane made by China in his documentary Amazing China. Impressed by China's cultural sites, Chiabodo produced another documentary Beijing-Paris, Urban Dialogue at a Crossroads last year to unveil the beauty of Beijing's Central Axis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and to explore the protection and use of city axes like …

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1 month, 1 week ago

French producer zooms in on cultural heritage

China Daily

French producer Olivier Chiabodo stands in front of a C919 plane made by China in his documentary Amazing China. Impressed by China's cultural sites, Chiabodo produced another documentary Beijing-Paris, Urban Dialogue at a Crossroads last year to unveil the beauty of Beijing's Central Axis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and to explore the protection and use of city axes like …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Former Iceland minister eyes closer ties with China

China Daily

Illugi Gunnarsson and his daughter at the Great Wall in Beijing in summer 2024. The economic rise of China over the past 40 years is one of the most significant events in modern history, says Illugi Gunnarsson, a former minister of education, science and culture in Iceland. "I've been here many, many times because of business," Gunnarsson said, adding that …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Former Iceland minister eyes closer ties with China

China Daily

Illugi Gunnarsson and his daughter at the Great Wall in Beijing in summer 2024. The economic rise of China over the past 40 years is one of the most significant events in modern history, says Illugi Gunnarsson, a former minister of education, science and culture in Iceland. "I've been here many, many times because of business," Gunnarsson said, adding that …

Culture Education Europe China Hong Kong Chinese Beijing

1 month, 1 week ago

The country finally opening up to the world for travel again

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery A hutong in Beijing “This update is great news for UK travellers, including families, as previously …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

China is more in love with its pandas than ever. That’s complicated matters for Beijing

CNN

Chengdu, China CNN — Every morning at 7:30 a.m. sharp, a race begins on the outskirts of Chengdu, a sprawling Chinese metropolis known for its spicy hotpot, old tea houses and the country’s most beloved animal – giant pandas. From the gates of the famed Chengdu Panda Base, fans run to the leafy “villa” of its celebrity resident: Hua Hua, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Event combining travel, film commences in Shandong's Dezhou

China Daily

An aerial image of Dezhou's Laoling Film Studio. The 2025 Explore Through Movies, a nationwide event combining film and cultural tourism, kicked off at the Laoling Film Studio in Dezhou, East China's Shandong province, on Jan 23. Xiyanchun, deputy minister in charge of daily work of the Publicity Department of the Shandong Provincial Party Committee, said that film is one …

Tourism Film Cultural Cultural Tourism Shandong Dezhou

1 month, 2 weeks ago

China’s Lunar New Year travel rush kicks into high gear with 9 billion trips expected

Associated Press

BEIJING — China’s Lunar New Year travel rush has kicked into high gear, with billions of trips expected in coming days for the peak of the 40-day annual mass migration — the world’s biggest annual movement of humanity. The actual new year holiday, which marks the start of the year of the snake in the 12-month lunar calendar, comes on …

Travel China Trips

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Foreign students celebrate Chinese New Year in Shanghai

China Daily

International students from five universities in Shanghai's Lin-gang Special Area gather for a Chinese New Year celebration on Jan 21. Regarding his study and research in China as the "gateway" for his nation's development in the future, Kamara expects gaining experience here could make a difference back at home. "We are still at the embryonic stage of aquaculture, but my …

China Chinese New Year

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mainland tourism industry looks forward to returning to Taiwan

China Daily

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. "I have bought my son many books and cultural products depicting the beauty of Taiwan, and he is so curious about the island," Kong said, noting that her son is especially eager to visit the Taipei Palace Museum, one of Taiwan's most-visited attractions among mainland tourists. Like Kong, others …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Yunnan lifestyle' emerges new trend among sojourners, elderly

China Daily

Tourists take a helium balloon ride to enjoy the enchanting scenery in Jinghong, Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture, Yunnan province, on Dec 7. LIU YUCAI/FOR CHINA DAILY Yunnan province experienced a remarkable 168 percent increase in overnight inbound tourists last year, with nearly 3.9 million people staying in the region, provincial officials said. This year, the province aims to strengthen its …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Yunnan lifestyle' emerges new trend among sojourners, elderly

China Daily

Tourists take a helium balloon ride to enjoy the enchanting scenery in Jinghong, Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture, Yunnan province, on Dec 7. LIU YUCAI/FOR CHINA DAILY Yunnan province experienced a remarkable 168 percent increase in overnight inbound tourists last year, with nearly 3.9 million people staying in the region, provincial officials said. This year, the province aims to strengthen its …

Tourism Yunnan Yuanmou Provincial Sojourners Qujing

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Columbia University students enjoy eye-opening China visit

China Daily

SHANGHAI — A group of students from Columbia University in the United States recently had an opportunity to visit Chinese electric carmaker Nio's delivery center in Shanghai, where they engaged in a lively discussion. Having participated in over 20 such sessions since last June, Jin notes that the students' engaging questions clearly demonstrate their strong interest in and solid understanding …

China Students Student Chinese Visit Columbia University Nio

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Columbia University students enjoy eye-opening China visit

China Daily

SHANGHAI — A group of students from Columbia University in the United States recently had an opportunity to visit Chinese electric carmaker Nio's delivery center in Shanghai, where they engaged in a lively discussion. Having participated in over 20 such sessions since last June, Jin notes that the students' engaging questions clearly demonstrate their strong interest in and solid understanding …

China Students Student Chinese Visit Columbia University Nio

2 months ago

Journey of oriental civilization launched in Beijing

China Daily

A Journey of Oriental Civilization will be launched in Beijing on Jan 11, 2025. A Journey of Oriental Civilization, organized by the Mencius Foundation, was launched on Saturday in Beijing. 2025 will see the journey take place in six European cities— Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Wolfsburg, Hannover and Munich, where more than 20 political leaders and celebrities are invited to participate …

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2 months ago

Journey of oriental civilization launched in Beijing

China Daily

A Journey of Oriental Civilization will be launched in Beijing on Jan 11, 2025. A Journey of Oriental Civilization, organized by the Mencius Foundation, was launched on Saturday in Beijing. 2025 will see the journey take place in six European cities— Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Wolfsburg, Hannover and Munich, where more than 20 political leaders and celebrities are invited to participate …

Beijing Journey Meng Oriental Civilization

2 months ago

Shanghai eyes bringing back paper maps to drive tourism

China Daily

As Shanghai aims to become a leading destination for global travelers, the city is exploring ways to enhance their travel experience, with a particular focus on increasing supply of multilingual paper maps, according to city officials during a recent municipal political consultation session on Jan 14. Yu Qingrong, a member of the 14th Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's …

China City Shanghai Tourist Inbound Tourism Paper Maps Eyes Bringing

2 months ago

Documentary offers window into rural China

China Daily

Image of a rural Chinese village showcased in the documentary series. "I felt a strong pull toward the rural roots, which perhaps stems from my happy childhood experiences in villages, the influence of rural literature, my love of nature, or China's millennia-old agrarian civilization". Yang cited fruit farmer Peng Hong from Panzhihua in Sichuan province as an example of the …

China Yang

2 months ago

China's Spring Festival travel rush begins with record 9 billion trips expected

China Daily

Passengers take selfies before boarding the trains at Beijing West Railway Station in Beijing, on Jan 14, 2025. The Spring Festival travel rush this year started on Jan 14 and will last until Feb 22. BEIJING -- As Spring Festival draws near, Chinese travelers packed into cars, trains and planes on Tuesday, kicking off the landmark chunyun, the world's largest …

China Chinese Yang Travel Rush Spring Festival

2 months ago

A Chinese actor was abducted from Thailand. His swift return has sparked hopes – and fears – back home

CNN

Hong Kong/Bangkok CNN — For three days, Wang Xing lived in fear. Chinese tourists are expressing their fears on social media about traveling to the Southeast Asian nation – with some canceling their trips – frustrating Thailand’s efforts to rebuild its pandemic-hit tourism sector, which counts China as its largest and most critical market. Can you speak in Chinese to …

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2 months ago

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2024

China Daily

Foreign tourists take photos at Terracotta Warrior Pit 1 of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, on Dec 30, 2024. "China Travel" gains global popularity, showcasing the appeal of Chinese culture In 2024, "China Travel" has become a buzzword on overseas social media where an increasing number of international travelers have posted photos and videos that …

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2 months ago

China's Spring Festival travel rush begins with record 9 billion trips expected

China Daily

Passengers take selfies before boarding the trains at Beijing West Railway Station in Beijing, on Jan 14, 2025. The Spring Festival travel rush this year started on Jan 14 and will last until Feb 22. BEIJING -- As Spring Festival draws near, Chinese travelers packed into cars, trains and planes on Tuesday, kicking off the landmark chunyun, the world's largest …

Travel China Chinese Yang Spring Festival

2 months ago

Book encourages young to have hope

China Daily

By Wang Ru | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-01-14 14:24 Professor Liang Yong'an of Fudan University gives a lecture on the strength of young people in Beijing on Friday, as part of the 37th Beijing Book Fair. Liang Yong'an, a liberal arts professor at Fudan University, shared his views on the strengths of young people and the mission they shoulder in …

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2 months ago

China's Spring Festival travel rush begins with record 9 billion trips expected

China Daily

Passengers take selfies before boarding the trains at Beijing West Railway Station in Beijing, on Jan 14, 2025. The Spring Festival travel rush this year started on Jan 14 and will last until Feb 22. BEIJING -- As Spring Festival draws near, Chinese travelers packed into cars, trains and planes on Tuesday, kicking off the landmark chunyun, the world's largest …

Travel China Chinese Yang Spring Festival Rush Begins

2 months ago

China's Spring Festival travel rush begins with record 9 billion trips expected

China Daily

Passengers take selfies before boarding the trains at Beijing West Railway Station in Beijing, on Jan 14, 2025. The Spring Festival travel rush this year started on Jan 14 and will last until Feb 22. BEIJING -- As Spring Festival draws near, Chinese travelers packed into cars, trains and planes on Tuesday, kicking off the landmark chunyun, the world's largest …

Travel China Chinese Yang Spring Festival Rush Begins

2 months ago

Hunan aims to improve travel for foreign tourists

China Daily

Hunan province has introduced a series of measures aimed at making it easier for foreign tourists to explore the region, following China's recent extension of its visa-free transit policy from six to 10 days. Hunan received more than 3 million international tourists last year, a 180 percent increase year-on-year, according to Li Aiwu, director of the Hunan culture and tourism …

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2 months ago

More outbound travelers seeking 'personalized' experiences

China Daily

By YANG FEIYUE | China Daily | Updated: 2025-01-13 07:22 Li Jie had a frenzied 2024, as he spent more than 200 days leading Chinese travelers across multiple European countries. Major features of outbound tourism last year included tourists' high expectations for quality travel experiences, demands for high-quality product development and supply chain optimization, and improvements in convenience, including visas …

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2 months ago

More outbound travelers seeking 'personalized' experiences

China Daily

Li Jie had a frenzied 2024, as he spent more than 200 days leading Chinese travelers across multiple European countries. Major features of outbound tourism last year included tourists' high expectations for quality travel experiences, demands for high-quality product development and supply chain optimization, and improvements in convenience, including visas and flight services. Li said Chinese tourists traveled farther afield …

Tourism Destinations Singapore Chinese Thailand Tour Chinese Tourists

2 months ago

More outbound travelers seeking 'personalized' experiences

China Daily

Li Jie had a frenzied 2024, as he spent more than 200 days leading Chinese travelers across multiple European countries. Major features of outbound tourism last year included tourists' high expectations for quality travel experiences, demands for high-quality product development and supply chain optimization, and improvements in convenience, including visas and flight services. Li said Chinese tourists traveled farther afield …

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2 months, 1 week ago

A Hungarian expert's eye-opening first visit to China

China Daily

Xinhua | Updated: 2025-01-06 06:25 A China-Europe Railway Express freight train set to depart Xi'an Guojigang Railway Station. BUDAPEST — For Zoltan Kiszelly, director of the Center of Political Analysis at Hungary's Szazadveg Foundation, his first visit to China was a blend of discovery, dialogue, and cultural appreciation. Standing at the zero-kilometer stone where the trains begin their journey gave …

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2 months, 1 week ago

A Hungarian expert's eye-opening first visit to China

China Daily

A China-Europe Railway Express freight train set to depart Xi'an Guojigang Railway Station. BUDAPEST — For Zoltan Kiszelly, director of the Center of Political Analysis at Hungary's Szazadveg Foundation, his first visit to China was a blend of discovery, dialogue, and cultural appreciation. Standing at the zero-kilometer stone where the trains begin their journey gave Kiszelly a real sense of …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Beijing's unique cultural identity draws record tourists in 2024

China Daily

Visitors capture the sunrise over the Beijing Central Axis from the Wanchun Pavilion in Jingshan Park on Wednesday. SHAN YIWEI/FOR CHINA DAILY Beijing's tourism industry soared to new heights in 2024, enjoying record-breaking numbers of domestic and international visitors that were driven in part by the popularity of its newly listed UNESCO World Heritage Central Axis. According to the "2024 …

Tourism Beijing Central Axis

2 months, 1 week ago

Beijing's unique cultural identity draws record tourists in 2024

China Daily

Visitors capture the sunrise over the Beijing Central Axis from the Wanchun Pavilion in Jingshan Park on Wednesday. SHAN YIWEI/FOR CHINA DAILY Beijing's tourism industry soared to new heights in 2024, enjoying record-breaking numbers of domestic and international visitors that were driven in part by the popularity of its newly listed UNESCO World Heritage Central Axis. According to the "2024 …

Tourism Beijing Central Axis

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Films, TV series deepen cultural ties between China and ASEAN countries

China Daily

The 2024 China-ASEAN Film and Culture Week recently concluded in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, featuring 20 outstanding films. The recently concluded 2024 China-ASEAN Film and Culture Week in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, featured 20 outstanding films, highlighting the power of cinema in fostering cultural bonds. "I watched Abang Adik at the film festival and look forward …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Films, TV series deepen cultural ties between China and ASEAN countries

China Daily

The 2024 China-ASEAN Film and Culture Week recently concluded in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, featuring 20 outstanding films. The recently concluded 2024 China-ASEAN Film and Culture Week in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, featured 20 outstanding films, highlighting the power of cinema in fostering cultural bonds. "I watched Abang Adik at the film festival and look forward …

Film China Films Chinese Thailand Asean Nanning

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Snapshots of 2024

China Daily

Editor's Note: In this year-end package, we present 13 captivating moments from 2024, each captured by individuals from across China and beyond. Cai Ningzhi shares a Chongqing special pancake with an Australian tourist at the Mountain City Alley in Chongqing in October. Sweet connections Cai Ningzhi Chongqing The highlight of my 2024 was sharing the laoshaobing, a traditional Chongqing pancake, …

Chongqing Shaped China

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Snapshots of 2024

China Daily

Editor's Note: In this year-end package, we present 13 captivating moments from 2024, each captured by individuals from across China and beyond. Cai Ningzhi shares a Chongqing special pancake with an Australian tourist at the Mountain City Alley in Chongqing in October. Sweet connections Cai Ningzhi Chongqing The highlight of my 2024 was sharing the laoshaobing, a traditional Chongqing pancake, …

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