Chengtoushan National Archaeological Site Park

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Dawenkou Site Museum helps visitors explore Yellow River civilization

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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Dawenkou Site Museum helps visitors explore Yellow River civilization

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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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Dawenkou Site Museum helps visitors explore Yellow River civilization

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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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Shandong unveils 10 archaeological sites for educational tours

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Renowned as the birthplace of Confucianism and a cradle of Chinese civilization, Shandong province shows the richness of its cultural heritage in a newly released list of 10 archaeological sites for educational tours. Spanning from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties, these 10 archaeological sites offer a captivating glimpse into the historical and cultural tapestry of Shandong. Taian's …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Cultural tourism blooms in Greater Huangshan Region

China Daily

White capsule hotels are erected along the cusps of hills, along with a pentagonal tea house amid a tea garden. Vitalization is in the air in the Greater Huangshan Region — a lush area that encompasses cities of Huangshan, Chizhou, Anqing and Xuancheng in East China's Anhui province. Cities in the Greater Huangshan Region are keen on promoting their "golden …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shanxi Taosi Site Museum to open Nov 12

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The National Cultural Heritage Administration held a press conference in Beijing on Nov 6 to announce the official opening of the Taosi Site Museum in North China's Shanxi province on Nov 12. Located at the Taosi National Archaeological Park entrance in Xiangfen county, Linfen city, the museum covers nearly 10,000 square meters with exhibition halls spanning around 5,000 sq m. …

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Ningyang County: A Treasure trove of Resources and Opportunities

China Daily

Ningyang county in East China generates significant revenue and boasts a thriving economy. The county's GDP and investment figures are impressive, with the per capita disposable income of residents exceeding 45,000 yuan. The industrial system is well-developed, with a focus on foodstuff, cotton, and high-value crops. The county also has a well-connected transportation network, including railway, highway, and high-speed rail …

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Ningyang county

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Ningyang county is under the jurisdiction of Tai'an city, lying in the middle of East China's Shandong province. In 2023, Ningyang county generated 31.11 billion yuan in gross regional product, an increase of 6.4 percent compared to the previous year. A bird's-eye view of Fusheng Cultural Park in Ningyang county in Tai'an The industrial system with complete structure and reasonable …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Discovery sheds light on early rice cultivation

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Researchers work on the Huangchaodun Site in Quzhou, Zhejiang province, where remnants of a rice field and settlements were unearthed. Archaeologists infer the site belongs to the middle and late period of Shangshan Culture and Kuahuqiao Culture, a Neolithic culture found in the northern part of Zhejiang dating from 8,000 to 7,000 years ago. Lin Liugen, an archaeology professor at …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Discovery sheds light on early rice cultivation

China Daily

Researchers work on the Huangchaodun Site in Quzhou, Zhejiang province, where remnants of a rice field and settlements were unearthed. Around 10,000 years ago, as people in present-day West Asia began to domesticate wheat and barley, a similar development took place in China where people began to cultivate rice. For years, Shangshan Culture, a Neolithic culture from 11,000 to 8,500 …

Rice Zhejiang

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Discovery sheds light on early rice cultivation

China Daily

Researchers work on the Huangchaodun Site in Quzhou, Zhejiang province, where remnants of a rice field and settlements were unearthed. Around 10,000 years ago, as people in present-day West Asia began to domesticate wheat and barley, a similar development took place in China where people began to cultivate rice. For years, Shangshan Culture, a Neolithic culture from 11,000 to 8,500 …

Rice Zhejiang

3 months ago

Yuanmingyuan's archaeological site now open to public

China Daily

About 20 citizens and students, invited to visit the Wenyuan Pavilion archaeological site, engage directly with experts, observe the excavation process and archaeological findings at Yuanmingyuan on Sunday. About 20 citizens and students were invited to visit the archaeological site, engage directly with experts, observe the excavation process, witness archaeological findings, and appreciate the charm of archaeology. In support of …

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3 months ago

Over 100 Neolithic jade relics unearthed

China Daily

Updated: Sep 23, 2024 By Fang Aiqing in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, and YUAN HUI in Hohhot China Daily Jade artifacts used in sacrifice are unearthed in July at the Yuanbaoshan archaeological site. Three jade dragons of different colors and sizes, and each around 5,000 years old, were among the more than 100 jade relics of the Hongshan Culture recently unearthed …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Zhejiang discovers one of world's earliest rice fields

China Daily

ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2024-09-18 An aerial view of the Huangchaodun site in Quzhou, East China's Zhejiang province. The Huangchaodun site in Quzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, was revealed to have shed new light on the origins of global rice farming at a National Cultural Heritage Administration conference in Beijing on Sept 13. Phytolith concentrations of 2,000-7,000 grains per gram in the …

Rice Site Zhejiang Huangchaodun

3 months, 1 week ago

China unveils new archaeological discoveries of Neolithic, Xia sites

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BEIJING -- China on Friday unveiled three important archaeological discoveries of ruins from both the prehistoric age and the Xia Dynasty. A settlement site discovered in Zhejiang is from the early to middle period of the Neolithic Age, dating back to approximately 9,300 to 8,000 years ago. The site discovered in Jiangsu, dating back to about 7,200 to 6,900 years …

China Xia Site Neolithic

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China unveils new archaeological discoveries of Neolithic, Xia sites

China Daily

BEIJING -- China on Friday unveiled three important archaeological discoveries of ruins from both the prehistoric age and the Xia Dynasty. A settlement site discovered in Zhejiang is from the early to middle period of the Neolithic Age, dating back to approximately 9,300 to 8,000 years ago. The site discovered in Jiangsu, dating back to about 7,200 to 6,900 years …

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Shenyang Museum hosts exhibition on Hongshan and Liangzhu cultures

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Visitors watch the ongoing exhibition The Light of Civilization: Hongshan, Liangzhu, and Chinese Civilization at the Shenyang Museum in Liaoning province. "Spreading the 5,000-year Chinese civilization", a new media joint promotion activity, organized by Shenyang's culture, tourism, radio and television bureau, kicked off recently. Starting in June, the exhibition, named The Light of Civilization: Hongshan, Liangzhu, and Chinese Civilization, offers …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

China makes strides in setting up national parks

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An aerial photo of Sanjiangyuan National Park in Northwest China's Qinghai province. "Since August last year, more than 50 experts from over 20 research institutes, including the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, have conducted ecological assessments on the first group of five national parks," said Xu Weihua, deputy director of the National Park Research Institute. Chen …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

China makes strides in setting up national parks

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An aerial photo of Sanjiangyuan National Park in Northwest China's Qinghai province. "Since August last year, more than 50 experts from over 20 research institutes, including the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, have conducted ecological assessments on the first group of five national parks," said Xu Weihua, deputy director of the National Park Research Institute. Chen …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Immersive cultural and tourism experience at Huaqing Palace

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On Aug 26, a performance of plant and grass dyeing in Huaqing Palace Scenic Area drew many curious tourists. In the hands of intangible cultural heritage artists, the natural shapes, veins, textures, and colors of the plants were soon transferred onto cotton cloths through processes of fixation, positioning, and striking. To promote and develop cultural heritages, Huaqing Palace has launched …

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4 months ago

河南博物院迎来暑期“文博热”

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As the summer vacation nears its end, the fervor of visitors flocking to museums shows no signs of waning despite the scorching heat. People visit the Luoyang Museum of Ancient Tombs in Central China's Henan province, August 15, 2024. Children learn pottery repairing at the Erlitou Site Museum of the Xia Capital, Luoyang, Central China's Henan province. A tourist visits …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Ancient city site to get dedicated museum

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Ancient city site to get dedicated museum.CAO YANG/XINHUA TAIYUAN — A new museum is set to open at the 4,300-year-old Taosi relics site in North China. "The discovery of walled city ruins and important buildings at Taosi represents a significant breakthrough," says Wang Wei, chief expert in charge of the project tracing the origins of Chinese civilization. "The main building …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Ancient city site to get dedicated museum

China Daily

Ancient city site to get dedicated museum.CAO YANG/XINHUA TAIYUAN — A new museum is set to open at the 4,300-year-old Taosi relics site in North China. "The discovery of walled city ruins and important buildings at Taosi represents a significant breakthrough," says Wang Wei, chief expert in charge of the project tracing the origins of Chinese civilization. "The main building …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Ancient city site to get dedicated museum

China Daily

Ancient city site to get dedicated museum.CAO YANG/XINHUA TAIYUAN — A new museum is set to open at the 4,300-year-old Taosi relics site in North China. "The discovery of walled city ruins and important buildings at Taosi represents a significant breakthrough," says Wang Wei, chief expert in charge of the project tracing the origins of Chinese civilization. "The main building …

China City Ancient Chinese Wang Site Yao

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jiangshan City

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-08-09 Jiangshan is a county-level city that borders Zhejiang, Fujian, and Jiangxi provinces. Jiangshan has long served as an industrial center of Zhejiang and has constructed an industrial platform consisting of the Jiangshan Economic Development Zone and the towns of Hecun, Sidu, and Xiakou. Jiangshan also houses one national forest park and two provincial-level natural reserves. The city …

China City Zhejiang Jiangshan

5 months ago

On-site museum takes closer look

China Daily

Pottery exhibits and the No 3 tomb on display at the Qiuci Wei and Jin Ancient Tomb Site Museum in Kuqa, Aksu prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. A newly opened museum at an ancient tomb site in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region allows visitors to observe a key ancient city state on the Silk Road from up close. Visitors thus …

Museum Qiuci Wei

5 months ago

On-site museum takes closer look

China Daily

Pottery exhibits and the No 3 tomb on display at the Qiuci Wei and Jin Ancient Tomb Site Museum in Kuqa, Aksu prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. A newly opened museum at an ancient tomb site in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region allows visitors to observe a key ancient city state on the Silk Road from up close. Visitors thus …

Museum Qiuci

5 months ago

On-site museum takes closer look

China Daily

Pottery exhibits and the No 3 tomb on display at the Qiuci Wei and Jin Ancient Tomb Site Museum in Kuqa, Aksu prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. A newly opened museum at an ancient tomb site in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region allows visitors to observe a key ancient city state on the Silk Road from up close. Visitors thus …

Museum Qiuci

5 months ago

Discoveries in Jiangsu shed light on life in canal-side sites

China Daily

A foundation, probably of a restaurant, with a stove, bowls, plates and cups in Banzhazhen Site, dating back to the Qing Dynasty, in Huai'an, Jiangsu province. Archaeological efforts between 2021 and 2023 at three sites in Huai'an — Qingchengmen, Xinlu and Banzhazhen — along the Grand Canal from south to north, shed light on ancient city life during the Ming …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Discoveries in Jiangsu shed light on life in canal-side sites

China Daily

A foundation, probably of a restaurant, with a stove, bowls, plates and cups in Banzhazhen Site, dating back to the Qing Dynasty, in Huai'an, Jiangsu province. Archaeological efforts between 2021 and 2023 at three sites in Huai'an — Qingchengmen, Xinlu and Banzhazhen — along the Grand Canal from south to north, shed light on ancient city life during the Ming …

City Road Jiangsu Dynasty Site Town Ming

5 months, 1 week ago

World Heritage Day: 10 must-visit archaeological sites in China (I)

China Daily

Archaeological sites bear witness to history and embody the inheritance of culture. As April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites, also known as World Heritage Day, we've selected ten archaeological sites in China that merit exploration. First constructed in 1707, this former imperial garden, covering roughly 350 hectares in the northwest of Beijing, witnessed the rules of …

Beijing Yuanmingyuan Yí Zhǐ

5 months, 1 week ago

World Heritage Day: 10 must-visit archaeological sites in China (I)

China Daily

Archaeological sites bear witness to history and embody the inheritance of culture. As April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites, also known as World Heritage Day, we've selected ten archaeological sites in China that merit exploration. First constructed in 1707, this former imperial garden, covering roughly 350 hectares in the northwest of Beijing, witnessed the rules of …

Beijing Yuanmingyuan

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Changbai Mountain Tourist Resort, Jilin province

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Changbai Mountain Tourist Resort, Jilin province Changbaishan Tianchi Lake in Jilin province The Changbai Mountain Scenic Area is a national AAAAA-level scenic area, a member of the United Nation's Man and Biosphere Reserve Program, an international A-level nature reserve, a state-level nature reserve and one of the 10 most famous mountains in China. There are rich natural resources in the …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Changshan Islands Tourist Resort, Dalian, Liaoning province

China Daily

Changshan Islands Tourist Resort, Dalian, Liaoning province Address: East of Changhai county, Dalian city, Liaoning province Tel: 0411-83628681/0411-83763369 Admission: 29 yuan/person Amazing scenery of Changshan Islands Tourist Resort in Dalian, Liaoning province Changhai county is nestled in Dalian city, Liaoning province. At present, the Changshan Islands Tourist Resort, accommodating 82 hotels and 88 guesthouses, creates an immersive leisure vacation service …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Efforts to conserve Sanjiangyuan ecology paying rich dividends

China Daily

A herd of Tibetan antelopes wanders under a railway bridge in Hoh Xil, Qinghai province. Known as China's "water tower", Qinghai's southern part is where the country's three major rivers — the Yellow River, the Yangtze River and the Lancang River — originate. President Xi Jinping has made three inspections to Qinghai since 2012, demonstrating the importance he and the …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Efforts to conserve Sanjiangyuan ecology paying rich dividends

China Daily

A herd of Tibetan antelopes wanders under a railway bridge in Hoh Xil, Qinghai province. Known as China's "water tower", Qinghai's southern part is where the country's three major rivers — the Yellow River, the Yangtze River and the Lancang River — originate. President Xi Jinping has made three inspections to Qinghai since 2012, demonstrating the importance he and the …

China Tibetan Area Ecological Conservation River Qinghai Sanjiangyuan

6 months ago

A date with old quarries-turned-ecological park in Weihai

China Daily

This photo taken on June 7, 2024, shows a bird's-eye view of the Huaxiacheng Scenic Area in Weihai, East China's Shandong province. Adorned by more than 30 pits-turned lakes, the vast mountainous area is densely covered by around 12.3 million trees planted since 2003. According to Zou Chunde, assistant general manager of Huaxia Group, the Longshan Mountain, where Huaxiacheng is …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Huangshan's Yixian Tourism Resort achieves national recognition

China Daily

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has designated the Huangshan Yixian International Rural Tourism Resort as a national-level tourist destination. Nestled in Yixian county, Huangshan, Anhui province, the resort spans 35 square kilometers and serves as a vibrant showcase of Hui culture. Tachuan scenic area, another key attraction, offers stunning red leaf landscapes and a unique layout, making it a …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Huangshan's Yixian Tourism Resort achieves national recognition

China Daily

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has designated the Huangshan Yixian International Rural Tourism Resort as a national-level tourist destination. Nestled in Yixian county, Huangshan, Anhui province, the resort spans 35 square kilometers and serves as a vibrant showcase of Hui culture. Tachuan scenic area, another key attraction, offers stunning red leaf landscapes and a unique layout, making it a …

Resort Huangshan Yixian

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Cultural and Natural Heritage Day sheds light on Chinese civilization

China Daily

The Light of Civilization: Hongshan, Liangzhu and Chinese Civilization officially kicked off to celebrate this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on June 8, 2024. The Light of Civilization: Hongshan, Liangzhu and Chinese Civilization officially kicked off to celebrate this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on June 8. Cultural and Natural …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Cultural and Natural Heritage Day sheds light on Chinese civilization

China Daily

The Light of Civilization: Hongshan, Liangzhu and Chinese Civilization officially kicked off to celebrate this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on June 8, 2024. The Light of Civilization: Hongshan, Liangzhu and Chinese Civilization officially kicked off to celebrate this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on June 8. Cultural and Natural …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Huanjiang Maonan autonomous county

China Daily

The rural landscape of Huanjiang Maonan autonomous county. Huanjiang Maonan autonomous county is located in the northeast of Hechi city. Among the local population, the number from the Maonan minority is around 64,900, accounting for 17.2 percent of the total population of the county, and approximately 70 percent of the total Maonan population in China. The area is also home …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Changshan Noodles Museum opens

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-05-06 Students visit the Changshan Noodles Museum in Fangcun town, Changshan county, Quzhou, Zhejiang province on April 29. A museum showcasing the history of Changshan noodles opened to the public in Fangcun town, Changshan county, Quzhou, Zhejiang province on April 29. The museum, featuring an experiential area, a demonstration zone showcasing noodle crafting techniques, and a workshop, aims …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Gongcheng Yao Autonomous County

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Gongcheng Yao Autonomous County is located in the southeast of Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, adjacent with Sanxiang to the north and Yuewu to the south. The county has introduced in enterprises like the China National Building Materials Group, China Guodian Corporation and China Datang Corporation, vigorously developed industrial industries such as cement and wind power, and realized annual …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Yanshan district

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Yanshan district, situated in the south of Guilin, is comprised of two towns, two townships, one street and 35 villages, covering an area of 302 square kilometers with a population of 180,000. Yanshan is an autonomous region-level ecological district, and is home to one 5A scenic spot, three 4A scenic spots and two 3A scenic spots, and is a famous …

Guangxi Yanshan

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Fortifying history, beyond bulwarks

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An old residence, featuring traditional eaves and elegant carvings, in Yuxian county, Hebei province, is a fine example of Chinese traditional architecture. Amateur archaeologists work to record a vanishing constellation of Great Wall forts in a county in Hebei as it undergoes rapid urbanization, Wang Qian reports. The over 3,000-square-kilometer county in North China's Hebei province hosts a cluster of …

History County Chinese Cheng Wall Hebei Yuxian

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Fortifying history, beyond bulwarks

China Daily

An old residence, featuring traditional eaves and elegant carvings, in Yuxian county, Hebei province, is a fine example of Chinese traditional architecture. Amateur archaeologists work to record a vanishing constellation of Great Wall forts in a county in Hebei as it undergoes rapid urbanization, Wang Qian reports. The over 3,000-square-kilometer county in North China's Hebei province hosts a cluster of …

History County Chinese Cheng Wall Hebei Yuxian

9 months ago

Zengpiyan National Archaeological Site Park

China Daily

Zengpiyan site, an early Neolithic archaeological site in Guilin. Zengpiyan National Archaeological Site Park 甑皮岩国家考古遗址公园 Address: Xiangshandistrict, Guilin city, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region Hours: 9 am-5 pm Museum Closed Mondays General admission: 13 yuan Tel: 3655181 The Zengpiyan site is a Neolithic archaeological cave site dating back 7,000 to 12,000 years. There have also been several representative finds at the …

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Zengpiyan National Archaeological Site Park

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Zengpiyan site, an early Neolithic archaeological site in Guilin. Zengpiyan National Archaeological Site Park 甑皮岩国家考古遗址公园 Address: Xiangshandistrict, Guilin city, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region Hours: 9 am-5 pm Museum Closed Mondays General admission: 13 yuan Tel: 3655181 The Zengpiyan site is a Neolithic archaeological cave site dating back 7,000 to 12,000 years. There have also been several representative finds at the …

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