Tai'an locals celebrate annual Bridge Climbing Festival

2 weeks ago

Explore Tai'an aboard 'Qilu No 1' tourism train

Step aboard the "Qilu No 1" tourist train this month as it journeys through the picturesque landscapes of Shandong, with a special stop in the enchanting city of Tai'an. Immerse yourself in a bygone era of opulence and grandeur at the bustling ancient city of Dasong Everbright City. From the serene beauty of nature to the rich tapestry of history, …

Shandong

2 weeks ago

Explore Tai'an aboard 'Qilu No 1' tourism train

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Step aboard the "Qilu No 1" tourist train this month as it journeys through the picturesque landscapes of Shandong, with a special stop in the enchanting city of Tai'an. Immerse yourself in a bygone era of opulence and grandeur at the bustling ancient city of Dasong Everbright City. From the serene beauty of nature to the rich tapestry of history, …

Shandong Rich History

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Digging into Beijing's birth

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By Wang Kaihao | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2025-03-07 07:53 From left: An array of ritual bronze ware unearthed from a tomb coded M1902 at the Liulihe Site in Beijing. CHINA DAILY New discoveries at Liulihe provide fresh clues about the origin of the city that eventually became China's capital, Wang Kaihao reports. Just over 3,000 years ago, the newly …

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1 month ago

Embracing traditions on Mount Tai

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Mount Tai in Tai'an, Shandong, launches a folk culture festival to welcome the upcoming Longtaitou Day. To welcome this hopeful and auspicious occasion, the Mount Tai Folk Culture Festival for Longtaitou Day has officially opened for registration starting from Feb 19. Mount Tai, a world-famous mountain steeped in cultural heritage, has a deep historical connection with the second day of …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Embracing traditions on Mount Tai

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Mount Tai in Tai'an, Shandong, launches a folk culture festival to welcome the upcoming Longtaitou Day. To welcome this hopeful and auspicious occasion, the Mount Tai Folk Culture Festival for Longtaitou Day has officially opened for registration starting from Feb 19. Mount Tai, a world-famous mountain steeped in cultural heritage, has a deep historical connection with the second day of …

Second Chinese Mount Tai Mount Tai Longtaitou Longtaitou Day

1 month, 1 week ago

Embracing traditions on Mount Tai

China Daily

Mount Tai in Tai'an, Shandong, launches a folk culture festival to welcome the upcoming Longtaitou Day. To welcome this hopeful and auspicious occasion, the Mount Tai Folk Culture Festival for Longtaitou Day has officially opened for registration starting from Feb 19. Mount Tai, a world-famous mountain steeped in cultural heritage, has a deep historical connection with the second day of …

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2 months ago

18th Huizhou Ancient City Folk Culture Festival kicks off

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The 18th Huizhou Ancient City Folk Culture Festival commenced on Jan 23 and will continue through February, inviting you to celebrate Chinese New Year with a vibrant array of activities across Huangshan! Tunxi district's Spring Festival Lantern Parade will take place on Jan 24 from 19:30 to 21:00 at Tunxi Old Street, Tunxi River Street, and Liyang Old Street. The …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Yinxu slowly reveals its secrets

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By Wang Ru | China Daily | Updated: 2025-01-16 08:48 The newly excavated area on the north bank of the Huanhe River in the ruins. Almost a century after excavations began at the Yinxu Ruins in Anyang, Henan province, new findings continue to refresh understanding of this remarkable page in Chinese history. In its latest announcement about discoveries at the …

Yinxu

2 months, 1 week ago

Giving the Canal a Grand new look

China Daily

The Gongchen Bridge is a historical stone arch bridge over the Grand Canal in Gongshu district in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. For Hong Kong novelist Ma Chiahui, who is well-versed in ancient Chinese poetry, the city of Yangzhou during the Tang Dynasty is the place to which he dreams of traveling back in time. Located in present-day Jiangsu province, Yangzhou was a …

Yangzhou

2 months, 1 week ago

Giving the Canal a Grand new look

China Daily

The Gongchen Bridge is a historical stone arch bridge over the Grand Canal in Gongshu district in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. For Hong Kong novelist Ma Chiahui, who is well-versed in ancient Chinese poetry, the city of Yangzhou during the Tang Dynasty is the place to which he dreams of traveling back in time. Located in present-day Jiangsu province, Yangzhou was a …

Yangzhou Tang Dynasty

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tai'an celebrates upcoming festival with Yellow River Bazaar

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Taishan district in Tai'an, East China's Shandong province held the Yellow River Bazaar on Jan 7 ahead of Spring Festival, aiming to promote commercial, cultural and tourism products along the Yellow River and spread traditional culture. The Yellow River Bazaar serves as a vital platform for promoting and preserving Chinese cultural traditions, and fostering community engagement, embodying a commitment to …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tai'an celebrates upcoming festival with Yellow River Bazaar

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Taishan district in Tai'an, East China's Shandong province held the Yellow River Bazaar on Jan 7 ahead of Spring Festival, aiming to promote commercial, cultural and tourism products along the Yellow River and spread traditional culture. The Yellow River Bazaar serves as a vital platform for promoting and preserving Chinese cultural traditions, and fostering community engagement, embodying a commitment to …

Cultural Chinese River Bazaar Yellow Yellow River Taishan District

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Experience Shandong's magnificent culture at fairs

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Fairs in Shandong province are brimming with festive spirit. Shandong province has been holding a series of festive fairs, known as ganji in Chinese, featuring Yellow River, Grand Canal, and ocean culture. The Yellow River, the Grand Canal, and the ocean hold significant cultural importance in Shandong. The Yellow River, known as the mother river of the Chinese nation, nurtured …

Culture Shandong Yellow River Grand Canal Fairs

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Thrilling New Year's activities await in Huangshan

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Huangshan has prepared a raft of great activities for its New Year's celebrations, in a bid to attract hordes of tourists to spend their holiday there. The New Year New Wishes Riverside Concert will take place on the evening of Jan 1 at the Tunxi River Street Pier. Join the Xixi South Fish Lantern Night Cruise at 23:00-24:00 on Dec …

New Year Huangshan Huizhou District

3 months ago

Hongshan stakes foundation claim

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The round rubble mound tomb of the Yuanbaoshan archaeological site in Aohan Banner of Chifeng, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, is found during a four-month salvage excavation earlier this year. Artifacts reveal society that developed architectural techniques and craftsmanship, Fang Aiqing in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, Yuan Hui in Hohhot and Wu Yong in Shenyang report. Around 6,500 to 4,900 years ago, …

Inner Mongolia Chifeng Hongshan Stakes

3 months ago

Hongshan stakes foundation claim

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The round rubble mound tomb of the Yuanbaoshan archaeological site in Aohan Banner of Chifeng, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, is found during a four-month salvage excavation earlier this year. Artifacts reveal society that developed architectural techniques and craftsmanship, Fang Aiqing in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, Yuan Hui in Hohhot and Wu Yong in Shenyang report. Around 6,500 to 4,900 years ago, …

Inner Mongolia Chifeng Hongshan

3 months ago

Hongshan stakes foundation claim

China Daily

The round rubble mound tomb of the Yuanbaoshan archaeological site in Aohan Banner of Chifeng, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, is found during a four-month salvage excavation earlier this year. Artifacts reveal society that developed architectural techniques and craftsmanship, Fang Aiqing in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, Yuan Hui in Hohhot and Wu Yong in Shenyang report. Around 6,500 to 4,900 years ago, …

Inner Mongolia Chifeng Hongshan

3 months ago

Hongshan stakes foundation claim

China Daily

The round rubble mound tomb of the Yuanbaoshan archaeological site in Aohan Banner of Chifeng, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, is found during a four-month salvage excavation earlier this year. Artifacts reveal society that developed architectural techniques and craftsmanship, Fang Aiqing in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, Yuan Hui in Hohhot and Wu Yong in Shenyang report. Around 6,500 to 4,900 years ago, …

Inner Mongolia Yangtze River Chifeng Hongshan

3 months ago

Hongshan stakes foundation claim

China Daily

The round rubble mound tomb of the Yuanbaoshan archaeological site in Aohan Banner of Chifeng, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, is found during a four-month salvage excavation earlier this year. Artifacts reveal society that developed architectural techniques and craftsmanship, Fang Aiqing in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, Yuan Hui in Hohhot and Wu Yong in Shenyang report. Around 6,500 to 4,900 years ago, …

Inner Mongolia Chifeng Hongshan Stakes Foundation

3 months, 1 week ago

River-crossing bridge becomes a popular tourist destination in Jinan

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The Fenghuang Road Yellow River Bridge The Fenghuang Road Yellow River Bridge, built by the CCCC Second Harbor Engineering Company, opened to traffic in Jinan, the capital city of East China's Shandong province, in January 2022. It is an integral part of the major transport projects titled the "Three Bridges and One Tunnel" on the outskirts of Jinan and is …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dawenkou Site Museum helps visitors explore Yellow River civilization

China Daily

The Dawenkou Culture originating in Tai'an is a significant landmark in the history of Chinese civilization. "In the Neolithic Age, dating back to approximately 9,300 to 8,000 years ago, the Dawen River gave birth to an important prehistoric culture—the Dawenkou Culture, which dates back over 6,000 years. The Tai'an Dawenkou site, as the discovery and namesake of the Dawenkou Culture, …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Colorful Guizhou celebrates Spring Festival with unique traditions

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"Rooster snatching at drum tower" is a wedding custom in Guizhou's Gantuan Dong village for unmarried young people. According to the Chinese calendar, the Spring Festival falls on the first day of the first lunar month, marking the beginning of a new year. In the Gantuan Dong village of Congjiang county, an ancient wedding custom called "rooster snatching at drum …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

New archaeological discoveries at Shanxi's Baliping site

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The Shanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology revealed new findings on Dec 5 from the Baliping site in Qinshui county, Jincheng city, North China's Shanxi province. It identifies the site as the largest known late Neolithic site in the southeastern Shanxi region and as a pivotal hub for cultural interactions and exchanges. Given that the Baliping site is located 90 kilometers …

Shanxi Site Baliping

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Three Chinese items added to UNESCO heritage list

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A Chinese wooden arch bridge in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province. ZHANG GUILAN/FOR CHINA DAILY Zhong Xiaobo, director of the Wenzhou Covered Bridge Culture Society in Zhejiang province, who has devoted over two decades to preserving wooden arch bridges, expressed immense excitement upon hearing the news. Built out of interlocking short beams with wooden sunmao joints to create an especially stable arch …

Zhejiang Qiang

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Three Chinese items added to UNESCO heritage list

China Daily

A Chinese wooden arch bridge in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province. ZHANG GUILAN/FOR CHINA DAILY Zhong Xiaobo, director of the Wenzhou Covered Bridge Culture Society in Zhejiang province, who has devoted over two decades to preserving wooden arch bridges, expressed immense excitement upon hearing the news. Built out of interlocking short beams with wooden sunmao joints to create an especially stable arch …

Zhejiang Qiang

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Three Chinese items added to UNESCO heritage list

China Daily

A Chinese wooden arch bridge in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province. ZHANG GUILAN/FOR CHINA DAILY Zhong Xiaobo, director of the Wenzhou Covered Bridge Culture Society in Zhejiang province, who has devoted over two decades to preserving wooden arch bridges, expressed immense excitement upon hearing the news. Built out of interlocking short beams with wooden sunmao joints to create an especially stable arch …

Zhejiang Qiang

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Three Chinese items added to UNESCO heritage list

China Daily

A Chinese wooden arch bridge in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province. ZHANG GUILAN/FOR CHINA DAILY Zhong Xiaobo, director of the Wenzhou Covered Bridge Culture Society in Zhejiang province, who has devoted over two decades to preserving wooden arch bridges, expressed immense excitement upon hearing the news. Built out of interlocking short beams with wooden sunmao joints to create an especially stable arch …

Zhejiang Qiang

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Three Chinese items added to UNESCO heritage list

China Daily

A Chinese wooden arch bridge in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province. ZHANG GUILAN/FOR CHINA DAILY Zhong Xiaobo, director of the Wenzhou Covered Bridge Culture Society in Zhejiang province, who has devoted over two decades to preserving wooden arch bridges, expressed immense excitement upon hearing the news. Built out of interlocking short beams with wooden sunmao joints to create an especially stable arch …

Zhejiang Qiang

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dawenkou Site Museum helps visitors explore Yellow River civilization

China Daily

The Dawenkou Culture originating in Tai'an is a significant landmark in the history of Chinese civilization. "In the Neolithic Age, dating back to approximately 9,300 to 8,000 years ago, the Dawen River gave birth to an important prehistoric culture—the Dawenkou Culture, which dates back over 6,000 years. The Tai'an Dawenkou site, as the discovery and namesake of the Dawenkou Culture, …

Culture Site Shandong Yellow River Dawenkou Dawenkou Site Museum Dawen River

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dawenkou Site Museum helps visitors explore Yellow River civilization

China Daily

The Dawenkou Culture originating in Tai'an is a significant landmark in the history of Chinese civilization. "In the Neolithic Age, dating back to approximately 9,300 to 8,000 years ago, the Dawen River gave birth to an important prehistoric culture—the Dawenkou Culture, which dates back over 6,000 years. The Tai'an Dawenkou site, as the discovery and namesake of the Dawenkou Culture, …

Culture Shandong River Yellow River Dawenkou Dawen Dawenkou Site Museum

4 months, 1 week ago

Bridge-building skills span generations

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A family inheritance The Huang family's dedication to building and restoring wooden arch bridges began with Huang Minhui's great-grandfather Huang Jinshu, who learned the craft from Zhuo Maolong, a well-known bridge builder during the late Qing Dynasty. "The intricate techniques for making wooden arch bridges were already well-tested when master Zhuo imparted the skills to my great-grandfather," says Huang Minhui. …

Bridges Bridge His Father Wooden Huang Huang Minhui Zhuo

4 months, 1 week ago

Bridge-building skills span generations

China Daily

Wan'an Bridge in Pingnan county, Ningde, Fujian province, originally built in the Northern Song Dynasty, remains the longest covered wooden-arch bridge in China. The Huang family has a deep bond with the old bridge, which was originally built during the Northern Song Dynasty and is the longest covered wooden-arch bridge in China. During a meeting for the Three-Year Action Plan …

China Bridge Father Fujian Huang Huang Minhui

4 months, 1 week ago

Bridge-building skills span generations

China Daily

Wan'an Bridge in Pingnan county, Ningde, Fujian province, originally built in the Northern Song Dynasty, remains the longest covered wooden-arch bridge in China. The Huang family has a deep bond with the old bridge, which was originally built during the Northern Song Dynasty and is the longest covered wooden-arch bridge in China. During a meeting for the Three-Year Action Plan …

China Bridge Father Fujian Huang Huang Minhui

4 months, 1 week ago

Bridge-building skills span generations

China Daily

A family inheritance The Huang family's dedication to building and restoring wooden arch bridges began with Huang Minhui's great-grandfather Huang Jinshu, who learned the craft from Zhuo Maolong, a well-known bridge builder during the late Qing Dynasty. "The intricate techniques for making wooden arch bridges were already well-tested when master Zhuo imparted the skills to my great-grandfather," says Huang Minhui. …

Bridges Bridge His Father Wooden Huang Huang Minhui Zhuo

4 months, 1 week ago

Bridge-building skills span generations

China Daily

Wan'an Bridge in Pingnan county, Ningde, Fujian province, originally built in the Northern Song Dynasty, remains the longest covered wooden-arch bridge in China. The Huang family has a deep bond with the old bridge, which was originally built during the Northern Song Dynasty and is the longest covered wooden-arch bridge in China. During a meeting for the Three-Year Action Plan …

China Bridge Fujian Huang Minhui Father Huang

4 months, 1 week ago

Bridge-building skills span generations

China Daily

Wan'an Bridge in Pingnan county, Ningde, Fujian province, originally built in the Northern Song Dynasty, remains the longest covered wooden-arch bridge in China. The Huang family has a deep bond with the old bridge, which was originally built during the Northern Song Dynasty and is the longest covered wooden-arch bridge in China. During a meeting for the Three-Year Action Plan …

China Bridge Fujian Huang Minhui Father Huang

4 months, 2 weeks 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

4 months, 2 weeks 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

4 months, 3 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

4 months, 3 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

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Immersive Battle Takes Center Stage in Yinan, Garnering Huge Crowds

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An immersive interactive project in Yinan county, China, has gained popularity, attracting large crowds during the National Day holiday. The game, named 'Follow the Leader to Conquer the Town', engages visitors through role-playing and tasks, providing a fresh and enjoyable experience. The move reflects Shandong's broader initiatives to create immersive tourism projects, including costume plays. Visitors become protagonists in the …

Entertainment Culture History Recreation

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Qian New Year Celebration in Sichuan's Ancient Chinese Castle

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The Qiang New Year was celebrated in Maoxian county, Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture, in Sichuan province on Nov 1. The ethnic Qiang people gathered to celebrate their most important festival with singing and dancing and a banquet with over 1,000 people on a square in the Ancient Chinese Castle of Erma in Maoxian.

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Qian New Year Celebration in Ancient Chinese Castle in Maoxian

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The 2024 Qiang New Year celebration was held in Maoxian county, Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture, in Sichuan province on Nov 1. The ethnic Qiang people of Maoxian gathered to celebrate their most important festival with singing and dancing and a banquet with over 1,000 people on a square in the Ancient Chinese Castle of Erma in Maoxian.

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Qian New Year Celebration in Sichuan's Ancient Chinese Castle

China Daily

The Qiang New Year was celebrated in Maoxian county, Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture, in Sichuan province on Friday. The ethnic Qiang people gathered in Maoxian to celebrate their most important festival with singing and dancing and a banquet with over 1,000 people on a square in the Ancient Chinese Castle of Erma in Maoxian.

Religion Culture Tradition Community

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Qianghua Celebrates the Qiang New Year in Ancient Chinese Castle in Maoxian

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The Qiang New Year was celebrated in Maoxian county, Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture, in Sichuan province on Friday. The ethnic Qiang people gathered in Maoxian to celebrate their most important festival with singing and dancing and a banquet with over 1,000 people on a square in the Ancient Chinese Castle of Erma in Maoxian.

Religion Culture Tradition Community

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dancing Leaves Paint the Mountains of North China in Autumn

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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

4 months, 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

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Festival highlighting Yellow River, Mount Tai kicked off in Tai'an

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A cultural festival highlighting Yellow River and Mount Tai kicked off in Tai'an, Shandong province on Oct 9. Beginning in 2018, the cultural festival has advanced the continual development of tourism in Tai'an through promoting the cultures of the Yellow River and Mount Tai. In recent years, Tai'an has made high-standard advancements in the construction of the ecological protection and …

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Tai'an locals celebrate annual Bridge Climbing Festival

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Bridge Climbing Festival in Tai'an continues to increase in popularity

Bridge Climbing Festival in Tai'an continues to increase in popularity

Tai'an locals celebrate annual Bridge Climbing Festival

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